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Crystal Palace take on Everton in the final Premier League match of Gameweek 16, with kick-off at Selhurst Park at 16:30 GMT.

Patrick Vieira makes three changes from the Gameweek 15 defeat at Manchester United, with Joel Ward, Will Hughes and Odsonne Edouard coming in for Nathaniel Clyne, Jeffrey Schlupp and Christian Benteke, all of whom drop to the bench.

That means influential defender Joachim Andersen remains out, despite returning to training last week.

As for Everton, Rafa Benitez also shuffles his pack. In come Mason Holgate, Fabian Delph and Andre Gomes, with Yerry Mina and Allan missing out completely, while Anthony Gordon is a substitute.

Lucas Digne, meanwhile, is once again absent from the matchday squad.

GAMEWEEK 16 LINE-UPS

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Ward, Tomkins, Guehi, Mitchell, Kouyate, Hughes, Gallagher, Ayew, Zaha, Edouard

Subs: Butland, Olise, Eze, Mateta, Schlupp, Clyne, Benteke, Kelly, Riedewald

Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Holgate, Keane, Godfrey, Doucoure, Delph, Gomes, Townsend, Gray, Richarlison

Subs: Begovic, Kenny, Iwobi, Gordon, Gbamin, Branthwaite, Rondon, Simms, Onyango

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

    Via David Ornstein - The Athletic
    “Man Utd couldn’t train as normal today due to small number of player/staff #COVID19 cases. All negative for Norwich but some positive LFTs this morning sent home - others worked non-contact outdoors. Status of Brentford game unclear”

    https://twitter.com/david_ornstein/status/1470065347420209152?s=21

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      K... time to delete team then

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Well, damn

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

      Hoo boy

    4. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      RIP managers who made early transfers

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Me 1 hour ago haha amateur hour

        1. BIG TONES
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Don't worry I was guilty of this in the GW just been lol

    5. F4L
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      the problem is never going away if asymptomatic carries of a Covid variant/strain are forced to isolate, no vaccines will seemingly stop people from catching the virus.

      1. Qaiss
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yep.

    6. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Haha typical. Saw this right after transferring in Ronaldo.

    7. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Thx. Guilty of transferring Dalot for Reguilon on Friday to catch 0,2 million. Well, even I were down to 10 men (depends on Broja), I can afford Foden for Gundo now.

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

    CR7 to Kane for -4?

    1. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Get Archer, you’ll be better off.

  3. BlzE_94
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    No FT left but is this team gtg for midweek?

    de Gea
    TAA James Reguilon
    Salah Jota B.Silva Bowen ESR
    Ronaldo King

    Steele Livramento Cancelo Locadia

  4. Duke Silver ☑
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Social media is going to be an absolute shitshow the next 2 days. Take everything with a pinch of salt until you hear from the managers.

  5. not_astarte
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    omicron is really a hard headed virus, isn't it?

    1. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Omicron TC

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Define hard headed

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Bit of a d*ck

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Then no, it does exactly what it says on the tin

  6. Pariße
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Pre season I said this year’s selection of forwards in FPL is awful. Someone assured me it isn’t. Currently the top of them is Dennis who started at 5.0, and there’s no sign of improvement.

    Why did Vardy not play again?

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

      He's old

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

      Dennis is in top 5 for point tho. That's not bad

    3. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      He's getting on a bit in age and they're managing his minutes is the way I see it? Wouldn't say it's form based as he got a double vs WAT fairly recently

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

    So who went and transferred Ronaldo in already for midweek?

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Imminent!

    2. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Because he is playing. Media outlets want clicks from hoards of United fans.

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

        Seems like whole first team is fine but itf a few positive tests come tomorrow then it could become a problem

    3. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Many probably have. I think he had Covid last year.

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        You can get it twice

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

          He doesn't have it. Everyone that went to Norwich is clear.

        2. Qaiss
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Yes, I never said you couldn’t.

    4. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      o/

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

        I respect your honesty, looks like you'll be fine anyway

    5. Bishopool
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yea. Leicester game was also about to postponed because of covid cases. We see what happened.

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

    Any idea what i can do to my team, had a bit of a shocker this week

    DDG
    TAA - James - Diop
    Salah - Rashy - Foden - Bernardo
    King - Antonio - Wilson

    Bench: Steele - ESR - Cancelo - Duffy

    Got 1 FT but nothing ITB

  9. LiamK17
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Toney —> Watkins a good move?

    1. not_astarte
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      you still have Tony?

    2. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Find Watkins really wasteful in front of goal but he's probably an upgrade on Toney. Do you have Antonio?

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Watkins was stuck on the wing when Ings came on yesterday

  10. The Ilfordian
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    I know this is captain hindsight but was so close to Foden to Maddison for a -8 (Ramsdale and Wilson being the other transfers). I’m trying to balance with the knowledge I got Bowen’s 11 points from 2nd on the bench last week.

  11. griffzinho
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Gallagher more advanced in this game due to Hughes presence??

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

      He looked better when Hughes came on the other match.

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

      Certainly should be

  12. jam
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    The forward situation is so dire. I might just bench Vardy and bring in a decent 4th defender for Duffy, playing 442.
    Can only see Watkins as an option, not convinced about Ronaldo, especially with the news.

    1. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Been 442 for awhile with cheap strikers and it's going ok!

  13. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    If the entire squad that travelled to Norwich tested neg, them the Brentford game should take place surely...

    As long as they don't now test pos

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

      those antigen tests are a bit crap, you only test positive when you are already infectious and are shedding loads of virus

  14. Lord of Ings
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Just hold your transfers guys!

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Got two freeeeeees.
      Woo.

      1. not_astarte
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        :\

      2. Kannbury
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Two frees and a WC 🙂

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

      Deadlines in 2 days tho

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Inb4 Maddison rises tonight despite probably not playing next GW

  15. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Which GK would you go for?

    A Ramsdale (5.0)
    B DDG (5.1)
    C Sanchez (4.6)

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Ramsdale
      United defence is still terrible

  16. DIMITRIS
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Some help is needed. What's the best transfer out of these:

    A) Williams to VVD
    B) Williams to Robbo
    C) Sissoko to Gundo
    D) Sissoko to Bowen
    E) Hwang to Antonio
    D) Hwang to Watkins

  17. Amartey Partey
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Lindelof went off yesterday with chest issues. Possibly covid related?

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

      People that went to Norwich have tested negative tho. Unless he's in the stage where he has it but it tests negative

    2. DIMITRIS
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Or something with the ribs, heart, back ... you name it...

    3. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Surely

    4. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Wild speculation.

      Also full squad reported to have tested negative.

    5. teknicolourfox
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Possibly chest related.

  18. Kannbury
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Zaha Hattie and Guaita pen save and clean sheet please. Not too much to ask.

    1. not_astarte
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      this is too much to ask

  19. Pariße
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    A formation in the shape of a Kardashian has been IT this season.

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

      5-2-3? No it hasn't

    2. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      In the sense that you’ve needed several surgeries to change your shape all season?

  20. Hurnt
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    BREAKING covid outbreak confirmed at Man United

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

      Scroll up bud

      1. Hurnt
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Ye sorry just received notification from bleacher report

      2. not_astarte
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        c'mon, don't burst the bubble

    2. not_astarte
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      glad I only have cr7

    3. JONALDINHO
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Pigeon carrier?

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

    Gallagher advanced...

  22. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Advanced Gallagher, take cover non-owners, this will get nasty!

    1. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Let's hope so.. need a Gallagher goal

      1. Hiiler
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Same here

  23. Mozumbus
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Ronaldo to Jesus?

    1. TKC07
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Not worth it yet.. if not for a hit.

      1. Mozumbus
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        On FT

    2. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Nah fam, back to the drawing board with that one

      1. Mozumbus
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. Only if Rolando is out due to reported covid thing with manu

  24. tuturututu
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Is this a good team to have right now?

    Sa, Begović
    Trent, Rudiger, Walker, Livramento, Omobamidele
    Salah, Mount, Bernardo, Bissouma, Brownhill
    Ronaldo, Lukaku, Locadia

    Thanks

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

      Brownhill, Bissouma, Locadia not ideal with Christmas fixtures & covid risk.

    2. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Not really, considering all the goals in MF.

      1. tuturututu
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Unfortunately I've used my WC, what do you suggest?

    3. Tinfoil Deathstar
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not a fan. Threemium structure leaves you very inflexible and you've got a lot of budget options there. You'll have to play 2 of Livra, Omobamidele, Bissouma, Brownhill, and Locadia each week which you don't really want to be doing.

  25. Tinfoil Deathstar
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone considering Antonio to Watkins? Feels weird to lose Antonio after holding for so long but underlying stats are pretty poor and not sure how he'll coped with being flogged over Christmas.

    1. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I'll keep until flagged or get early confirmation he'd be rested

    2. not_astarte
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      o/

    3. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Is Ings ready to start yet? Better option imo

      1. Tinfoil Deathstar
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Think Watkins is a better guarantee of minutes at the moment to be honest and seems to suit Gerrard's system well. Not sure how Ings will fit in.

  26. RogDog_jimmy
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    I’m watching Richarlison closely this game. Vardy > could be in play for me.

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

      He's barely had a touch. All Palace.

      1. RogDog_jimmy
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah not the best start for Everton!

    2. pablo discobar
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      My planned move gw 18. Wilson to Rich

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

      Quietly considering it myself (although no Vardy for me), he does have a habit of going on decent runs

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

    Which United players have Covid if the ones at Norwich don't? The others are injured. I thought they wouldn't train normally anyways.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Phil Jones?

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

        That good for nothing clown

  28. BrockLanders
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Sell 3 Spurs assets because of Covid. Buys 3 United assets as replacements. United match in doubt because of Covid. Incredible, absolutely incredible bad luck 🙁

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

    Thoughts on Wilson to Richarlison?

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      They have Chelsea next. But get rid of Wilson sure

  30. Meechoo115
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Brought in Lukaku for Kane this week to block my Mbuemo 9 pointer. Stick or burn ?