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Gameweek 27 gets underway this evening as Southampton play host to Norwich City at St Mary’s Stadium.

Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT.

Ralph Hasenhuttl sticks with the same starting XI that beat Everton 2-0 in Gameweek 26.

That means Tino Livramento gets another start at full-back, with Romain Perraud – who missed that match after testing positive for Covid-19 – named as a substitute.

Further forward, Armando Broja is paired with Che Adams up front, with Stuart Armstrong and Mohamed Elyounoussi deployed in behind in Hasenhuttl’s 4-2-2-2 formation.

Alex McCarthy (hamstring), Lyanco (hamstring) and Nathan Tella (groin) remain out.

Opponents Norwich are also unchanged, with Josh Sargent and Milot Rashica flanking Teemu Pukki in Dean Smith’s 4-3-3 system.

Goalkeeper Tim Krul, meanwhile, has recovered from a shoulder injury and is named on the bench, which means Adam Idah (ankle/knee) and Andrew Omobamidele (back) are the only injured players, and will remain out for some time.


GAMEWEEK 27 LINE-UPS

Southampton XI: Forster, Livramento, Bednarek, Salisu, Walker-Peters, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, S Armstrong, Elyounoussi, Adams, Broja

Subs: Lewis, Stephens, Long, A Armstrong, Perraud, Djenepo, Diallo, Walcott, Valery

Norwich City XI: Gunn, Aarons, Hanley, Gibson, Williams, Normann, Gilmour, McLean, Sargent, Rashica, Pukki

Subs: Krul, Byram, Zimmermann, Rupp, Dowell, Placheta, Lees-Melou, Giannoulis, Rowe

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  1. HD7
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Any idea if Cancelo is expected to be on the bench?
    I see him in most predicted line ups though

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Very doubtful. He's one of their most important players, and one of their fittest, too!

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Given City have had a weeks rest, and only play Peterborough midweek, you'd expect Pep to play his strongest team against Everton. Cancelo surely starts.

      Not worth worrying about though. Nothing you can do.

    3. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Who's "expecting" that exactly?

    4. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I expect him to start but it’s Pep

    5. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Expect him to start, and to score more than Livra, if that’s what you’re wondering

      1. HD7
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        You know me well 😀

    6. K4pril
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      hes one of best City assets, Pep like to change squad after defeat but highly doubt he would bench Cancelo.
      Laporte/Walker are more likely to be benched.

      Stones/Ake to be fielded - unless Zinchenko really want to play to blow some steam due to sytuation in Ukraine.

  2. ididnt
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    On a Fh and pleased with KWP. I’ve captained Bruno over Weg though and worried about the hurt…

    1. _Make
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Doubt Weg will score a bucket load. Having him in your team is enough to cover the worst

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Just how good was KWP? Was he close to goals/assists?

      Decided to play Elden Ring instead of watching Norwich. No regrets.

      1. Hulk Smash
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Elden Ring must be a real budget enabler because I've never heard of him.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Essential. A real gem.

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

            Praise the sun!

      2. HD7
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        He had a really good chance for a goal...

      3. PartyTime
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Looked great tbh. Deserves the 3baps too, almost got a goal & assist

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Cool, thanks. He caught my eye in the Everton game too. Seems to be developing well.

    3. HD7
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I also went to Bruno C in the last second. It was between him and Mahrez for me.

  3. El Presidente
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    It's really crazy how this game goes;

    Everyone complains about WAT forwards but Broja has 5 blanks in his last 6.

    Go figure.

    1. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Lol…

    2. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Broja more than 0.5 cheaper though 🙂

    3. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Stop being so sensible, jeez

    4. banskt
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No complaints. Having a combined forward line of 16.2m allows me to spend elsewhere on the pitch.

  4. Hulk Smash
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I took a gamble on Stones on FH so that I could afford Mahrez, Sterling, Bruno, Son and Kane. What do you think his chances are of starting?

    His minutes after City drop points in the league are:
    0
    0
    90
    90
    90
    ?

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

      Seems like a 50/50 from the team guessing folks.
      No idea outside of that.

      Assuming Livramento off the bench?

      If Stones starts wouldn't surprise me for a 6 pointer and maybe a jammy goal.

      1. Hulk Smash
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah Livra first on the bench.

        He has 1 goal from 591 mins and a clean sheet in every league game he's started this season (6)!

  5. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is anyone going to have 3 chips left from GW31 onwards? What's the plan?

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Planning on only FH

    2. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I think I'm going to have my WC and 2 FHs left at that point. Might WC in 31.

      The way the fixtures have fallen means if I don't play a FH in 28 I won't need to in 30 either.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Only GW30 onwards.

      FH GW30 - blanks
      WC GW31-35 - set up big BB
      BB GW36 in mahoosive DGW

      The BB residue shouldn't matter as there's only 2 GWs after then.

      1. HD7
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Good plan. Hope this blank 33 overlaps with plans for 36

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I'm hoping I can use the WC to simultaneously navigate GW33 and set up for blanks at the same time. Might involve dead-ending in GW33, then WCing GW34.

          1. HD7
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah Im in the same situation. How many DGWs 28 will you have?

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Anywhere from 5-7. Depends if Chelsea get a DGW. Have Reece James in place. Don't really want to load up on DGWers that week because they're generally poor teams, and I'd rather not be stuck with those players long-term.

              Got all the key players for the GW29 DGW: 3 Pool, Son, Saka, Ramsdale

              1. HD7
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Since Im selling De Gea would you prefer Sa if you could buy a Gk now?

                1. Piggs Boson
                  • 14 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  I would go Ramsdale because Arsenal still have another two DGWs yet to be announced, and Wolves have no more. He's also has the highest points-per-game out of all keepers.

    4. ZimZalabim
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      will have WC, BB and FH left going into GW31

      WC can happen any week depends on how my team is doing but likely 32 I think
      FH GW33 if needed or if there is a small double in 34
      BB GW36 might try to push the wildcard back for this but thats still tbd

  6. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bring in Raphina for Bowen?

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'd wait to see how Leeds play tomorrow.

      Might be better off going Coutinho, or even Mount if he's fit and gets a GW28 double.

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Saka

  7. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Evening all!! Have JWP and Bednarek, who would you advise as a third Saints asset???

    A- KWP
    Or
    B- Adams

    Many thanks!!

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

      Feels like attackers are hard to come by and Adams seems to be the one getting the goals - so probably.
      Think I'd want KWP, JWP, Adams if I had three - but there are relatively good value defenders in lieu of KWP.

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I agree mate!!! I brought in JWP and Bednarek this gameweek, so annoying that I didn’t how for Walker-Peters tho was literally discussing it all afternoon at work and then when I got home I just went for Bednarek for the price and goal threat from set pieces even tho at work I’d talked myself into getting KWP haha

    2. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Elyannoussi is due

  8. RogDog_jimmy
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Alas - my last minute change was Pope > Forster & KWP > Tarkowski to free up cash for better bench.
    Was close to starting Elanga over Broja too - think I might regret that more than the swap.

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      my last min move invloved swapping elanga as my main sub for KWP but left him first sub with Livra starting so happy with that result

  9. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    First go at WC, thoughts good or bad?

    Plenty of DGW28, poss BB29 & good few 30

    Sa, Raya
    KWP, Saiss, Digne, Cancelo, Robbo
    Salah, Son, Rapha, Saka, Ramsey
    Kane, ASM, Broja

    Missing Trent can afford if drop down either Saiss or KWP to slightly cheaper option.

    Awaiting Chelsea & Leicester games to be added.

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

      Can't bring myself to have Digne. Such a garbage FPL asset and Villa have been terribly inconsistent.
      I'd rather Livramento over him really.

    2. banskt
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Brave without TAA and City mid.

  10. HD7
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Mates, I appreciate it that you are so funny and make me laugh a lot:)
    The joke with Romeu, the wind, and I think I had him in my team years ago was very good 😀

    By the way... I think I also had him around 2018/19 as a fodder 😀

    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      🙂

  11. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    How many DGW players are you planning this week? 9 here I think, just Salah and TAA on FH.

    1. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Are you also going to FH in GW30?

      1. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yes most likely, and WC31/32

        1. BeWater
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I have 2 FHs and a WC left too. Need to FH both 28 and 30 or neither.

          1. Iceball
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            That looks good. In my case its having 5 additional DGW players now and most likely 6 or 7 players that plays gw30. WC now also an option but I think WC after 30 and attack teams who have games left to rearrange looks better.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Depends if Chelsea get a double. Have 5 atm (+James), plus plan to bring one more in. So 7 max probably.

      It's not an enticing DGW tbh, GW29 looks like the one to prioritise.

    3. Kannbury
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      BB with 12 + Salah, Son & Trent 🙂

  12. banskt
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    If you were forced to buy only one doubler in GW28, who would it be?

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Coutinho

      1. banskt
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for the suggestion. Villa plays Southampton and Leeds, so there's plenty chance of him scoring in double figures.

    2. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Coutinho or Raphinha. I know Leeds have been poor but still think he could do well himself.

      1. banskt
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Raphinha is a great shout. Thanks!

    3. Kannbury
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Coutinho will be my mad captain punt next week!

    4. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Saiss

      1. banskt
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Wolves arguably have the best fixture with two home games.

  13. abcdef3
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    If Chelsea have a double gameweek in GW28, I'll almost certainly be wildcarding to something like this. Are people fans?

    Sa, Foster
    Trent, Cancelo, Rudiger, James, Coady
    Salah, Mount, Coutinho, Raphinha, Saka
    Dennis, Broja, Hwang

    (With 3.8m left in the bank to do Coutinho > Son in GW29)

  14. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    No wildcard left. Worth bench boosting GW29 if I have all 15 players with good games and don't need to take a hit?

    I also have FH if there is ever a big DGW or a small single week.

    1. Indpush
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds reasonable. I was thinking of doing the same in 29 but wondering if I'm better off waiting for 36. How massive a double will that be and which teams are not involved in doubles most likely during it?

  15. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Don't see the need to do a WC in GW 28. Too many good single week players.

  16. HD7
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best forwards from 28 up to 30 including?

    1. abcdef3
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Kane and Jimenez probably?

    2. Kannbury
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Jimenez

    3. banskt
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Lacazette or ASM will probably score the maximum points from 28 up to 30 including

      Depending on fitness and FA Cup round 5 results, there could be other contenders, most notably Dennis, Kane, Firmino, Vardy.

      1. HD7
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Isnt ASM injured?

        1. banskt
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yes, he is currently injured. But will probably be back for 28. Howe says he is close. Should have included him in the probables list. My bad.

  17. noquarternt
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone with TC left? What’re you aiming for? Salah 29?

    1. SKENG
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    2. Abaddon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah. Burn those chips. Wc last gw, fh this one, bb next one, then TC 29 lol

    3. Kannbury
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      We've been terrible against Liverpool recently so Salah could haul again.

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    5. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yup

  18. SKENG
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Early thoughts, this looks BB-worthy right?

    Ramsdale Lacazette TAA VVD

    1. Abaddon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      For sure

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yaaay

    3. banskt
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      This is probably a forced bench. I don't think there's anyone in the game who are better than TAA and VVD for GW27.

      1. SKENG
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Playing Digne, Ait Nouri and Kilman over them whether I BB or not.

        1. banskt
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Brave! Good luck for the gameweek.

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes it does- Ramsdale Saka Tierney Robertson will be my BB as only single week players in 28 ( other than Salah and Son who I have in starting 11)

  19. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know when we’re likely to know if there will be another game added into GW28?

  20. HD7
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which forwards have GW30?
    Jimi, Watkins, maybe Broja Adams and Weghorst

    Do Leicester and Spurs also have?

    1. banskt
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Can't you wait to know all the teams who play in GW30?

      1. HD7
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Im planning to get there without WC. And I start the planning now. This is why

        1. banskt
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yes, but you will know the blanks before Mar 2, while the deadline for GW28 is Mar 5. So, you can plan for GW30 from this gameweek.

    2. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Only 3 confirmed fixtures.

      Leicester v Brentford
      Wolves v Leeds
      Villas v Arsenal

      If West Ham knock Southampton out of the cup Burnley v Saints will also go ahead.

      1. HD7
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, mate

  21. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    was hwang injured, is that why he didnt play for so long? cheers

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  22. circusmonkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I have popped my wildcard, in case Coady goes up but it was the plan all along. 7 changes. Now reads:

    Ramsdale, Foster
    Cancelo, Dias, Trent, Rudiger, Coady
    KDB, Salah, Diaz, Saka, Gordon
    Laca, Broja, the 4.4m guy

    Doubt that will be the final version, I feel there should be a Chelsea mid.

    1. banskt
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Chelsea mid and Son missing.

      Do you think Laca will score more points than Son?

      1. circusmonkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I don't think there is much in it and there are plenty of mids but not many strikers, plus he's cheaper.

        I can review it after this weekend.

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe Ziyech. I'm a big Pulisic fan but he could injured having his dinner. I like the Gordon pick, getting him too. Bowen still doing well for a steal. Diaz not nailed enough. Sancho might put his hand up. Lacazette's a better footballer than a striker. Not many strikers on form but Dennis, DCL, Weghorst might get you more points.

      1. circusmonkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Bowen, you're right but I have him in auction league and it is close and this is what I end up doing, I hedge. I would like Mount to be fit ideally but the other Chelsea mids seem uncertain.

  23. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Just activated WC DGW28. Is anyone BB DGW29? If so should I try to get a few DGW29 players ?

  24. HD7
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    GW 28 thoughts:

    By doing De Gea Ronaldo King to Sa Kane Jimi (-8) I can get:

    Sa*
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Livra*
    Salah Foden Ramsey* Saka
    Kane Jimi*

    Steer Tierney Bowen Scarlett

    And Arsenal could also get DGW too
    Skip the WC?

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes to Sa and Jane. No to Jimenez. Not hitting the heights of previous seasons under a more pragmatic gamelan.

      1. HD7
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Alternatives?

        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Not many so invest in form mids and defenders. Broja, Weghorst, Dennis, prob offer as many points as Lacca for less. It's a right good team you have.

          1. HD7
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            If I had Dennis instead of King. I would leave him for now. But King...

  25. BlzE_94
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    For those who played FH this gw27, would you play FH again on gw28?

    de Gea Forster
    TAA Cancelo Robertson White Williams
    Salah Son Bowen Odegaard Ramsey
    Ronaldo Maupay Broja

    1. BlzE_94
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Foster*

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Can't play FH for 2 GW in a row. Needs interim GW to reset team.

    3. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      You can't.

    4. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Can't play FH in consecutive weeks I think

  26. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    So am I correct in saying that we should know bgw30 before gw28 starts as FA cup is Midweek? Cheers.

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

      Yup