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Southampton v Newcastle postponed as second Gameweek 21 fixture falls

Southampton v Newcastle United has become the second Gameweek 21 fixture to be postponed.

The game has been called off due to a lack of numbers in the Magpies’ squad and follows the earlier announcement that Leicester City v Norwich City wouldn’t go ahead on New Year’s Day.

A Premier League statement said:

 “Southampton FC’s match against Newcastle United at St Mary’s Stadium, due to be played at 2pm on Sunday 2 January, has regrettably been postponed.

“Newcastle United continue to have ongoing COVID-19 cases and injuries that led to their match against Everton FC being called off earlier this week. The Board accepted the postponement application as the club does not have the required number of players available for the match (13 outfield players and one goalkeeper).

“The Board was able to make its decision in advance of the fixture to give clarity to the affected clubs and their fans. We apologise for the inconvenience and disruption caused to supporters’ festive plans.”

POSTPONED MATCHES STILL TO BE REARRANGED

  • Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur (weather)
  • Brighton and Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur (Covid)
  • Brentford v Manchester United (Covid)
  • Burnley v Watford (Covid)
  • Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur (Covid)
  • Manchester United v Brighton and Hove Albion (Covid)
  • Everton v Leicester City (Covid)
  • Southampton v Brentford (Covid)
  • Watford v Crystal Palace (Covid)
  • West Ham United v Norwich City (Covid)
  • Aston Villa v Burnley (Covid)
  • Burnley v Everton (Covid)
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers v Watford (Covid)
  • Liverpool v Leeds (Covid)
  • Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers (Covid)
  • Leeds United v Aston Villa (Covid)
  • Everton v Newcastle United (Covid)
  • Leicester City v Norwich City (Covid)
  • Southampton v Newcastle United (Covid)
  • Brighton and Hove Albion v Chelsea (Club World Cup)
  • Chelsea v Arsenal (Club World Cup)
  • Arsenal v Liverpool (clash with EFL Cup final)
1,289 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    As Broja won’t play:

    1) play Alonso
    2) play Martineli
    3) Broja to Dennis -4
    4) Martineli to Gray -4
    5) Alonso to AV def -4

    1. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      He could still play if their game with Brentford is rearranged for GW21 🙂

      1. Will Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I'd go with option 2 though from your choices

      2. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Is it actually possible or just a wishful thinking? Would be swell if they could rearrange it.

        1. Will Kane
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I genuinely don't have a clue!! I keep referring to Ben Crellin's predictions as if they have any actual meaning in the real world... His latest draft lists it as 'possible', with a 40-60% chance of happening.

          1. Philosopher's Stones
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah, I guess we'll have to just wait and see till the last minute

    2. 1-1 at Newcastle
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      4

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      the game could yet be played in GW21 but pushed back a week

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Depends if the doubles get announced. If not, plsy Martinelli. If it does, keep or bring in a doubler

    5. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks guys, would be getting Dennis anyway for 22

  2. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Best Defender for max 4.3 for next couple of weeks?

    Thinking Ayling

    1. Gabbiadini
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I still probably like Johnson best.

    2. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Diop?

    3. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Veltman or Johnson

  3. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    A) BSilva > Bowen
    B) Salah,BSilva > Son,Bowen(-4)

    Given esr is cheap I'd prefer to bench through 21/22 and sell Bsilva instead

    Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo Reguilion
    Salah Jota Foden Bsilva
    Antonio Dennis King

    ramsdale esr rudiger tierney

    1. marcos11
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. AD2110
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

  4. marcos11
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    What to do here? 0.2itb 1ft

    DDG
    TAA Cancelo Dalot
    Son(c) Jota Mount Bowen
    Ronaldo Watkins King
    3.9 Alonso White Gilmour*

    Thinking Dalot/Alonso > Spurs defender

    1. AD2110
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Dalot to Targett?

  5. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Wish quick recovery for the covid guys, but still, really gutted with the Southampton-Newcastle game getting postponed. Thought Broja would've caused havoc in that game.

    1. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Same here but pretty much expected it to be called off, seemed like the turnaround was too quick for much to change at Newcastle

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      He would have but once ASM & Wilson got injured vs United, Newcastle were never playing their next two games.

      All fit & ready, plus new signings on the 14th of Jan...

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        They're coming for the Top 4 😛

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Hopefully the Newcastle players won't have the lasting impact of Covid that last year's strain seem to have on the likes of Darlow, Lascelles and others.

  6. theoldgit
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Another free hit chip anyone?. lol

  7. FPL Mentor
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed:

    Here's how the WC might be looking if no news of LEI fixtures.

    DDG Foster
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Thomas Johnson
    Son Jota Bowen Raphinha Martinelli
    Ronaldo Antonio Dennis

    0.6 itb

    Any tweaks?

    1. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'm thinking of wildcarding too. I will be going for 2 playing keepers though. Been burned twice by non playing keepers recently. Will make a bench boost easier down the line too. The 0.5 for security feels like a good trade off for me

  8. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Liverpool vs Chelsea falling after the deadline, Cancelo missing out due to personal reasons, the general Pep Roulette along with whatever else comes...

    GW21 should be a great start to 2022!

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Salah owners with a third 0?

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Would make 5, maybe 6 in a row... consistency is key!

    2. Thanos
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Pool-Chelsea also a doubt?? 😮

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        pool 3 players with Covid

        1. Thanos
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Staff members along with Alisson, Firmino & Morton Covid, injuries too.

        The only thing is, Klopp won't go looking for postponements like other managers. Players in later, if more positives...

        1. Thanos
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Oh damn it.

          Thanks for sharing this.

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

          Just saw this:

          Jurgen Klopp on whether Liverpool are getting close to asking for their #GW21 match to be postponed: "Not yet but we don't know... we never had this kind of proper outbreak where 10, 15, 20 players had it. For us, it's more 'every day, another one'."

          Sounds like a possibility

          1. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Chelsea could also request postponements. They have lots of Covid as well

            1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              That's true and injuries beginning to add up too. The timing of this game is a problem though, would be very likely to be post-deadline if it was postponed

              1. Scholes Out For Summer
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                Just make sure you have a deep bench that can handle it

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      This looks more than annoying. I think WC 21 BB 22 strategy has to be off the table now. BB is going to be some sort of disaster now, whatever the strategy.

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Honestly any sort of BB plan before maybe spring or so when things may calm a little is bound to be risky, could easily end up with just 10/11 players

  9. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ddg foster
    Trent cancelo cash reguilon livra
    Son foden jota gallagher maddison
    Watkins ronaldo davis

    Anything worth a hit? Don’t have any bench????

  10. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    What to do with this lot lads?

    De gea
    TAA Cancelo Alonso
    Salah Son Foden Jota ESR
    Antonio King

    Steer Duffy Livramento Pukki

    1ft 0.1itb

    A. Save
    B. ESR to Benrahma
    C. Salah and Pukki to 6.4 and Kane -4

    Cheers

    1. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      D. Alonso to reg

  11. Lemonade
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hey folks,

    Would you rather have Lukaku and KDB or Son and Kane over the next 10 GWs or so, assuming they play and stay fit the entire run?

    Cheers 😀

    1. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Would stay away from Lukaka for a while till we have more clarity after his recent comments

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'm on Son and Kane from last GW. Paid off will so far.
      I thought about KDB, in fact owned him in the past. Going forward, I'm hesitant to get him due to rotation risk.
      Will not get Lukaku. Might do Kane > Ronaldo rather.

    3. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      S&K

    4. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Son and Kane

  12. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Which is the best move?

    a) Ramsdale > De Gea
    b) ESR > Gray
    c) ESR > Raphina

    1. Lemonade
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      d) ESR > Bowen if you don't have him, that is
      I like the Gray pick though

  13. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    If Dennis was being prevented from playing in the AFCON his agent and family would be all over social media. Dennis himself has not released a statement yet people are jumping to conclusions and claiming he's being oppressed and mistreated.

    The irony is when Dennis was being prevented from playing for his country due to a fall out nobody said anything. Nobody here came online to voice their outrage at the former Nigerian manager. People stayed in their lane.

    I'm sure there will be an update on Dennis fairly soon and common sense will prevail.

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      on the 28th he tweeted his joy at being called up 😉

      1. The Mandalorian
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Did he tweet it or was it someone who runs his social media account?

        Also how do you know it wasn't tweeted in response to rumours that he didn't want to play in the AFCON?

        If you genuinely think he's being held in the UK against his will then what are you going to do about it?

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          i just pointed out his tweet … make of it what you want

          1. The Mandalorian
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            So basically you're going to do nothing. Thanks for clearing that up.

            1. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              of course not, what can I do lol ?

              Just pointing out that Dennis was happy to be called up by virtue of his tweet

              The fact that he is holding his counsel and being professional about it doesn’t mean he either has an issue with it or otherwise.

              your conjecture is just that, conjecture … but I respect your right to hold an opinion on it which is all that it is, just an opinion and not in any way a fact

    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      On another note loves the first episode of Boba Fett, this is the way

  14. Malinwa
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Worth a -4 ?
    James + Laca > Cash + Watkins

  15. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    We really can plan or make any decisions, so I'm just sorting out my injured or no game players, so

    James and Livramento to Reguilon and Cash -4

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Can't *

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah, stack the squad and see how the cards fall...

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah mate, only thing we can do really

  16. EffPeeEll
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Just a generalisation and so for any offence but:

    If you play your wildcard this week, given the chaos that's unfolding,

    you must have rocks in your head

    HTH

    1. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      What chaos? Cancellations are random nobody can prepare for them but if your team sucks and you need to wildcard. What's the difference between now and later?

  17. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Lloris
    Rudiger Alonso TAA Cancelo
    Salah Bowen Foden Son
    King Broja*
    (Steele Firmino* Tierney Allan)

    Plan this week was Rudiger to Cash, but now only have one forward if Liverpool covid rumours are to be believed (took an early punt on Firmino for AFCON). Not sure what to do now. Could still do that and upgrade Allan to anyone up to 6.1 but no-one stands out. Could downgrade Firmino but again same reasoning. Could get rid of Salah to upgrade Firmino to Kane but seems silly getting rid of Salah in this scenario (and if I was to do that I think I'd rather go for someone like KDB so getting Salah back is doable in a single move).

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Firmino had covid?

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        That's the rumour, him and Alisson and I think Adrian

    2. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Has*

  18. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    DDG
    Laporte cancelo TAA
    Jota foden Bowen raphinha
    Kane (c) Antonio Toney
    Foster* James* Saka Williams*
    1 FT, 0.8 ITB.
    Think my transfer is going to be James to Cash and benching Cash
    Thoughts?

  19. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Reguilon vs Emerson?

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Reguilion

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Vs Davies?

    3. Bellerinmondo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Just been wondering this , Emerson edges the recent stats, I thought reg looked better earlier in the season but haven't watched them lately, has Emerson improved ?

      1. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Reguilon looked better at start. Just looking for nailedness really. Why did reguilon get subbed at half time last GW?

        1. Bellerinmondo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          He was on a yellow and was risk of a red

          1. Bellerinmondo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Might just be toss a coin at this stage

    4. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Might be a terrible bias but doesn't that Emerson look well ya know... pants

  20. SH1M1
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hoping we get news before the deadline if Cancelo has travelled or not

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      See below /fail

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yeh me too my defence looking dodgy

  21. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Why people prefer Cash over Targett(fpl terms)? Security of starts?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Underlying stats.

    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      You’re not going to sell him are you? Not sure what difference it makes to decision making?

      1. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        See above /fail

      2. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        For example Targett has worse stast but better returns. Already has 1 goal and 2 asists compared to Cash who has played all minutes but has only 1 goal, not even 1 assist. Not the best if you ask me even the stats

    3. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      More shots

    4. Bellerinmondo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Looks more attacking

    5. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I prefer Targett. Brought him in 2 weeks ago.

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Same here thats why I ask. And also you save some Matty Cash

  22. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    With the Liverpool covid cases does Salah -> Son (-4) become an option. No real routes to son unless I remove foden but fancy him to do OK this week

  23. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Chelsea - Liverpool game could be off, cancelo could likely not start…

    Lots of template options falling already

    1. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I could be looking at a -8 plus to put 11 out for the third time in 4GWs

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah same, but hits doing me well so far. Might hit out Alonso and bilva

        1. fish&chips
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Same here. Somehow I've been rising rapidly through this period. Expecting my luck to run out soon though

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Thats actually good. Down with the template, lets see who is the best now.

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah really hoping for fixtures to be announced as my depth is broja and livra

        1. iL PiStOlErO
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          You know season is crazy when you need to relay on sout assets.

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

      First week where I'm thinking I very well may need to play free hit

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Was thinking that, but locks out of free hit for 22

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          True, I haven't made any specific plan myself for a free hit next week so it won't affect me too much if it comes to it but if Chelsea v Liverpool falls then I'd say most will need it

      2. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Think I'll use my two transfers tonight, and if the clart hits the fans before deadline pull the trigger on the FH.

  24. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hi all, this move to cover probably Cancelo resting and James injury?

    Livramento > -4

    A) Cash
    B) Lamptey
    C) hold

    Thanks in advance

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A if double

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks!

    2. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'd do A, but only very close to the deadline

  25. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hi....does this sound sensible at things stand please?

    James and broja to cash and Dennis- 4

    Another hit esr to grey if dgw for everton confirmed

    Ddg (rams)
    Taa cancelo alonso (James livra)
    Son foden jota bowen (esr)
    Ronaldo king (broja)

    Thanks

  26. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Is this worth a wild card?

    DDG, Sanchez
    Trent, Cancelo, James, Alonso, Dalot
    Salah, Jota, Foden, Bernardo, Martinelli
    Antonio, King, Broja

    1ft 1.7itb

    1. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Depends who you see as essential in the coming 10 game weeks.

      Obviously you have some fires and rotation risks but so does everybody.

      I would probably go for a minus 4. Salah and James out to pretty much whoever you want.

    2. Assisting the assister
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely not wildcard situation. Salah to Bowen and then can you afford Ron for Broja?

  27. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    How possible is that AFCON is called off due to covid situation? Seems pretty relevant to consider it..

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Euro happened with COVID and it was spread all over Europe so why cancel an event located in only one country ?

      1. Bishopool
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        still global event

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Was there ever talks of canceling the euro ?? Are people talking of cancelling the winter Olympics?? Why should AFCON be different? Just asking 🙂

          1. Utopsis
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Spot on

    2. Next year
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      There's also a civil war going on in the south I think, and Boko Haram is having their usual killing frenzy along the border in the north, so it sounds crazy to me that they won't call it off/postpone/move it. But what do we know...

      1. Layifioren
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        You think there's a civil war or you know? Do you think Boko Haram has a killing frenzy or you know?

  28. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ddg foster
    Trent cancelo cash reguilon livra
    Son foden jota gallagher maddison
    Watkins ronaldo davis

    Anything worth a hit? Don’t have any bench

    1. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      If you have the spare wonga, Davis replacement.

  29. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any reported covid at Man City?

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      None. They’ve handled it really it seems. Probably why pep got so mad at grealish and foden for going out during a pandemic

  30. Tosa86
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    WC draft:

    Sanchez - Pickford
    taa - dier - cancelo - dias - tierny/coady
    son foden bowen raphinha odegaard
    kane king antonio

    any feedback or suggestion to improve?
    tierny or coady?