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Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur is the third of four Premier League matches to take place on Sunday.

Kick-off in the north London derby is at 16:30 GMT.

Much of the pre-match coverage has centred around Mikel Arteta’s surprise decision to omit Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.4m) from his starting XI.

We have seen the Gabon international, among others, rested after his exertions in Europe in recent weeks but today’s benching is instead for “disciplinary reasons”, rather than influenced by fatigue.

Mikel Arteta said ahead of kick-off:

He was going to start the game. We had a disciplinary issue, we have drawn the line and we move on. He’s on the bench.

We have a process that we have to respect for every game, and that’s it.

Aubameyang is one of four changes that Arteta has made from the side that drew 1-1 with Burnley last weekend.

Calum Chambers (£4.5m), Willian (£7.5m) and Pablo Mari (£4.4m) also make way, as Alexandre Lacazette (£8.1m), Cedric (£4.6m), Emile Smith Rowe (£4.2m) and Gabriel (£4.9m) are recalled.

As for Spurs, Tanguy Ndombele (£5.9m) in for Harry Winks (£5.1m) is the only change that Jose Mourinho has made from the Gameweek 27 win over Crystal Palace.

That means that Harry Kane (£11.4m) has recovered from the knock to the knee he took in Thursday’s win over Dinamo Zagreb.

The England international is reunited with Son Heung-min (£9.6m), Lucas Moura (£6.6m) and Gareth Bale (£9.5m) in a front four that looked potent against the Eagles last weekend.

Kane and Bale were the top two most popular purchases of Gameweek 28, following their double-digit hauls in the Lilywhites’ previous league outing.

The Spurs duo were transferred in by over one million managers combined in the run-up to Friday’s deadline.

LINE-UPS

Arsenal XI: Leno, Cedric, Luiz, Gabriel, Tierney, Xhaka, Partey, Saka, Odegaard, Smith-Rowe, Lacazette.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Doherty, Sanchez, Alderweireld, Reguilon, Højbjerg, Ndombele, Lucas, Bale, Son, Kane.

GAMEWEEK 28 SO FAR…

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Kelechi Iheanacho‘s (£5.6m) superb Fantasy Premier League form continued on Sunday as Leicester City thumped a Sheffield United side marooned at the foot of the Premier League table and starting life without Chris Wilder.

The Nigeria international hit a hat-trick in a 5-0 win over the managerless Blades, taking his total to five goals and 35 FPL points in his last three appearances.

Iheanacho has been flourishing alongside Jamie Vardy (£10.2m) since the budget FPL forward’s return to the Leicester starting XI in Gameweek 26, and has had over twice as many shots as the long-serving striker in that time.

No Fantasy forward has registered as many shots in the box or big chances as Iheanacho over the last three Gameweeks.

Vardy again failed to find the target on Sunday but was as much a part of the Foxes’ victory as his strike partner, supplying three assists – two of them sublime passes for Iheanacho before Ethan Ampadu (£4.3m) deflected in his off-target effort – en route to his first double-digit haul since Gameweek 14.

The fit-again Ayoze Perez (£6.0m) also got in on the act by finding the net on his return from injury.

This was not a match to gauge the offensive threat or defensive competence of Brendan Rodgers’ troops, however, as Sheffield United turned in a thoroughly abject display under caretaker boss Paul Heckingbottom.

The Blades managed just one shot on goal as the hosts cruised to what was their first clean sheet in six matches.

Owners of Ricardo Pereira (£5.9m) couldn’t enjoy the routine shut-out, however, as the Portuguese full-back was withdrawn at half-time because of “tightness in his hamstring”.

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  1. Party time
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Lookman(C) locked in

    1. Digital-Real
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      he is due, that's for sure!

  2. F_Ivanovic
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Gone from having 2 players in this game in Aubameyand and Son to none. What an absolute nightmare of a GW.

    1. thegaffer82
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Ouch. It’s a bi*ch of a game sometimes, it really is

  3. thegaffer82
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    The fantasy gods are really wanting me to play my FH this week. I’m only on 6 players (but have 2FT’s).

    Holding has definitely been dropped (so 5), and now Son limps off (down to 4!!)

    1. F_Ivanovic
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      yep, almost certainly have to play it now as a Bamford, Son (and Aubameyang for that matter) owner. Annoyingly i wasted a transfer this week and now have those 3 to potentially sort out AFTER the blank

  4. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Son (c) subbed off. Thats me in a foul mood for the rest of the evening. This game is just never ending torment. I wonder why I bother.

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Grab a pint!

    2. CRAZY TRAIN
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      If it makes you feel that bad mate you shouldn’t bother

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Walk it off mate 🙂 #Thisisfpl

  5. mezza
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    I own Son, Bamford and Traore, what a week.

  6. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Zero hope for Bale and Kane(c) now. Spurs got no chance with Lamela over Son

    1. thegaffer82
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Never say never...

      I wouldn’t rule out a Kane pen just yet

  7. Hooky
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    A guy in one of my leagues did KDB (TC) this week with Gundogan as Vice captain. There's always someone worse off than you

  8. Firminooooo
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    LOL. Just transfered Son in. Every time I own him its red card, blanks or injured. When I don’t own...MONSTER HAUL

    1. OverTinker
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      SAME here

  9. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    This is easily the worst GW i've ever had...

    Mount, Veltman, Digne blank against weaker teams
    KDB no show
    Pereira subbed at halftime
    Traore, Bamford injured
    No Cancelo or Stones

    Now Son injured... What next

    1. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      But how many points are you on?

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        24 lol

  10. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    This gameweek is pretty hilarious so far

  11. OverTinker
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Should I press FH button now?

  12. GROBARI
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    I dont see Spurs to score today

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Too soon

  13. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Laca miss

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Even missed the corner flag.

  14. TheDragon
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Fernandes -> Son last week was a good transfer on paper. In reality worth minus a billion points

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      How was that good on paper?

      1. TheDragon
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Penandes had city (only possible chance of scoring was a pen)

        Penandes blanks in 29

  15. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Horrendous, if this finished 0-0

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Need Arsenal goal to justify Reggie benching

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Probably will.

  16. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Laca misses sitter

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Lol

  17. EDUARDO DA SILVA
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Sell Auba

    1. thegaffer82
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Just before GW29...

      I definitely wouldn’t, no.

      After next GW, I’d strongly consider getting rid yes

  18. SB007
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Can someone given me comfort and tell me you also have Aurier trolling you. Seemed like a good move at the time in 26.

  19. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Rough with the rougher this GW.

    1. Party time
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Lol

  20. CRAZY TRAIN
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Dawson or Konsa for Lowton?

  21. Vazza
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    I can only field 9 players in GW29, would you FH?

    Fabri - Steer
    Burn - Salibu
    Son - Traore
    Davis - Viniscius - Bamford

    1. JammySprat
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      id be happy with 7 from the fixtures

    2. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Check this guy out! Only 9 BGW players, bless him.

    3. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Solid 4 or 5 points in that lot - fancy Davis to come on and get an assist?

    4. thegaffer82
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      That’s not really 9 ‘proper fantasy options’ though is it

    5. Vazza
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Do you think Bamford will start next week though?

  22. JammySprat
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Only 1 winner in this game based off the first 25mins

  23. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Lamela is a huge downgrade to this spurs team. Never liked the dynamics of the team when he starts or comes on

    1. Vazza
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      This aged well

    2. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Timing, Bemba.

  24. Fudgy
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Feel so bad for capping kane

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Me too, weekend ruined

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Bruno might be no better.

  25. Old Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Keane 1 point
    Pereira 1 point
    Son1 point
    Bamford 1 point
    Anyone with five or more 1 pointers?

  26. Isco Disco
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Can’t believe my only differential player Auba is on the bench coz he showed up late...FFS! Is this bad luck or just bad choice?
    All I’m praying for now is Bruno blank or else massive red arrow incoming

    1. JammySprat
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Auba is bad luck, wasn't to see that coming. As for being template, that is purely your choice

  27. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    People that kept FH. Hats out to ya.

  28. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Jesus I’d even take a Kane looking like scoring at this point

    1. Fudgy
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      We won't even get 2 points

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Very true

  29. Free Hat
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Emile left - go

  30. _Ninja_
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Son likely out Thursdays game so Bale could play. Son back next gw with Bale getting a rest.

    1. Camzy
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Optimistic. If that's a hamstring strain, a proper one, he's out for 3 weeks.

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Thank you for this reassurance. (Not)