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13 August 2021 1981 comments
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Brentford face Arsenal in tonight’s season opener, with all Fantasy Premier League (FPL) eyes on Ivan Toney (£6.5m).

The Bees forward, who arrives in the top-flight having netted 33 Championship goals last term, is the second-highest owned forward heading into Gameweek 1 with 31.4% of FPL managers backing him.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has opted for a 3-5-2 formation. That means an out-of-position (OOP) start for differential Bryan Mbeumo (£5.5m), with new signings Kristoffer Ajer (£4.5m) and Frank Onyeka (£5.0m) also involved from the off.

Meanwhile, Arsenal line-up in a 4-2-3-1, with forwards Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.0m) and Alexandre Lacazette missing out as expected.

The most popular Gunners asset for tonight’s game is Ben White (£4.5m), who sits in 26.2% of teams. He features as a right-sided centre-half, in a line-up which also includes youngsters Albert Sambi Lokonga (£5.0m), Emile Smith Rowe (£5.5m), Gabriel Martinelli (£5.5m) and Folarin Balogun (£5.0m).

15.4% owned Bukayo Saka (£6.5m) starts on the bench.

Kick-off at the Brentford Community Stadium is at 20.00 BST.

LINE-UPS

Brentford XI: Raya, Ajer, Jansson, Pinnock, Canos, Janelt, Norgaard, Onyeka, Henry, Mbeumo, Toney

Subs: Gunnarsson, Goode, Forss, Wissa, Ghoddos, Dervisoglu, Bidstrup, Sorensen, Roerslev

Arsenal XI: Leno, Chambers, White, Mari, Tierney, Sambi Lokonga, Xhaka, Smith Rowe, Pepe, Martinelli, Balogun

Subs: Hein, Bellerin, Cedric, Maitland-Niles, Holding, Tavares, Elneny, Nelson, Saka

  1. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Breaking - Arsenal's All or Nothing documentary will be released on Amazon Prime under Comedy genre.

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      omg i cant wait for that cringe fest

    2. _Make
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nothing or Nothing

    3. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Hope they were recording when Auba & Laca called in sick.

    4. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Or just renamed Top Ten or Nothing.

    5. Galza
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I heard it was only going to be available on audio so no one has to watch them…

    6. Bucky Barnes
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Less than Nothing

    7. Karhumies
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      All for nothing

  2. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    What does the “12” mean by my user ID (asking for a friend)

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      12 inches

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I can sadly disprove that theory 😀

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          You know evs better than most I see

        2. Simon69
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Minus 12?

      2. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Bad news for you Bruce

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Oh welcome back Evs

    3. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Number of years you have been here.

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      It means you're old.

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          4 years, 8 months ago

          At least 12!

        • Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Nah, surely not

          1. Taff
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Hello Evs! Long time no see

            1. Evs
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Hey bud !

              Another classic player. Still
              Going are we?

              1. Taff
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                4 years, 8 months ago

                Yup, still fighting the good fight. Had a decent year last season after a few years of kids induced mediocrity.

                How have you been getting on?

                1. Evs
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 16 Years
                  4 years, 8 months ago

                  Good buddy

                  Almost did a team this year, but then remembered the intense Saturday mornings before deadline. I passed

                  Maybe next year …

      2. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        It’s your IQ 😉

        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Thank god, i thoughts it would be lower

          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Ha! Good to see you around 🙂

            1. Evs
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              … and you buddy!

              still sticking at it I see !!!

              1. GreenWindmill
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 8 months ago

                Just about, 100% lurker again these days - have far less time for this nonsense sadly.

          2. Taff
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            What do you make of the changes to this site over the years?

            1. Evs
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Looks the same to me ?

              Still green lol

      3. Stamford B
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        How do 😀

    5. Bruce Lee
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      bitcoin?

    6. Mufc202020
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Opinions on Pepe getting a return?

    7. One More Hit
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      5 weeks ago: Ben White’s only 4.5m and there’s a chance he could move to Arsenal!

      Yes, but it’s Arsenal.

      3 weeks ago: Ben White’s going to Arsenal for £50m - he’s going to be a guaranteed starter!

      Yes, but it’s Arsenal.

      2 hours ago: Arsenal’s first game is against newly promoted Brentford, and White’s starting!

      Yes, but it’s Arsenal.

      25 minutes ago: Typical Arsenal

      1. PhillyBoy
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Spot on

        1. One More Hit
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          We all saw it coming, we all did it anyway

    8. syke63
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Enjoying watching the Bayern game but I suppose I have to turn back to the Brentford masterclass.

    9. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Tony owners vs Tony non-owners highlight of the first half.

      1. el polako
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        It's a draw so far.

    10. el polako
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Arteta looks like this is Championship playoff and he's loosing.

    11. The Train Driver
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Looks like Pep gave Arteta the recipe but not the secret ingredient.

      1. Zimo
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Is it Artetas fault tho? He doesn't have the players like Pep does. Can't just spend 100m on Grealish and 150m on Kane for fun

        1. el polako
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Maybe he had bit more money if he was wise enough not to extend Aubas contract.

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        The pullover,

        That's all...

    12. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Rory Delap-esque throw in specialist

    13. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Imagine being a Brentford fan at this game. Hope they hang on.

    14. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Pinnock offering Rory Delap xA potential.

    15. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Who’s the one player you wanted but didn’t end up picking?

      For me it’s Ings

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Closely followed by Raphinha

      2. Kun Tozser
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Greenwood

        1. AIRMILES
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Yep, Greenwood

      3. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Mbuemo Chilwell and Stones

      4. el polako
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Antonio

      5. Dreams
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Son. Reply fail below.

      6. Champions League Varane
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Gundo DCL

      7. Zimo
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Antonio

      8. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Son Greenwood Barnes Gundo

      9. Nanoelektronicar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Son and Benrahma

      10. Thanos
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        TAA

      11. PhillyBoy
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Buendia

      12. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Son

      13. Chandler Bing
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Son and Antonio

      14. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Jimenez

      15. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Greenwood, Mahrez, Gundo, Alli, Toney, DCL and Jota

      16. Mr. O'Connell
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Bruno

      17. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Mahrez

      18. Bury94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Son, Chelsea defence and City attack

    16. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Son

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yes father

      2. Sif
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Wow, my stream is really behind...

    17. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Mbeumo's been fab, wonder if signing Wissa will push him back into midfield though

    18. Taff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Welcome back old man! Long time no see

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Old timers prone to reply fails.

        1. AIRMILES
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          These geriatrics have no idea about modern tech

    19. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Tierney got no help.

    20. Captain Haddock
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ivan the Terrible has not been awful.

    21. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Tierney 2 shots on target

      1. Bucky Barnes
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Tierney looking good, once his fixtures get better

    22. Champions League Varane
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Toney gonna blank already 🙁

      1. Thanos
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Nice reverse psychology 🙂

      2. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        You seem surprised
        Average 1.3 sot last season in a dominated team in championship

    23. ☈☾
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Even though he hasn't looked bad, Toney is going to blank

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        What is a good return this season - 10 goals?

        Be patient.

        1. Podge
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Anything less than 30 is a massive fail

        2. Tomerick
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          This. He’s got Palace next don’t forget!

    24. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      ESR close

    25. Thanos
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      ESR chance

    26. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      6.5 stikers are for the long run. Pick and stick. Judge after five games not one halftime. And I am nonowner, just to say.

      1. PhillyBoy
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Has me wondering if a 4.5 striker or 6.5 defender/midfielder a better option... or does a higher priced attacker trump either.
        I didn't want a 4.5 third attacker to just bench.. but think now that a 6.6 M/D could have been a better bargain. As I'm typing Toney will go off.. but just thinking...

    27. el polako
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Arsenal looks like a bunch of players assembled 2 weeks ago.

      1. _Make
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        At a body part level

      2. Karhumies
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Martinelli and Balogun are somewhat expectedly out of sync with the rest of them with Laca and Auba missing though.

      3. Bucky Barnes
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Arsenal look like a bunch of players assembled by a Pepe impersonator
        Pep Fraudiola

      4. I Must Break You
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Plus a spectator, apparently: Balogun

    28. Liberate HK - antichinazi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Raya is nice

    29. Pedram
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Bullish on Smith Rowe

    30. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Brentford bolloxed, bit early.

    31. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Mbuemo is a must have

      1. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Nope he'll be pushed back into mid

    32. Nightcrawler
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Get saka on for clownelli

      1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Mystic Meg?