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Four more Premier League matches get underway at 3pm GMT on a busy Boxing Day of football.

The teamsheets bring the usual mix of disappointment and surprise, especially at the King Power Stadium.

We knew that James Maddison was a doubt for this game because of a knee problem but we were none the wiser about the illness affecting another high-profile absentee, the sidelined Callum Wilson.

With Wilson missing out, Newcastle are unchanged from the side that beat Chelsea in Gameweek 16. Chris Wood once again leads the line in his team-mate’s stead.

Maddison, meanwhile, is replaced by Dennis Praet in Brendan Rodgers’ only change from their last Premier League match against West Ham United in November.

Fulham boss Marco Silva told us on Friday that Aleksandar Mitrovic was a doubt for this game but the big Serb leads the line for the Cottagers today, recovering from injury to start. Antonee Robinson is also fit.

Palace’s only change from Gameweek 16 is enforced, with the suspended Marc Guehi replaced by James Tomkins.

New-ish Southampton boss Nathan Jones makes four changes from the midweek EFL Cup win over Lincoln City, seemingly changing shape and ditching the wing-back system in the process.

Opponents Brighton are without the holidaying Alexis Mac Allister and the injured Danny Welbeck, the only two players who make way from Roberto De Zerbi’s last league starting XI.

Joel Veltman and Kaoru Mitoma take their places.

Bargain-bin defenders Hugo Bueno and Nathan Patterson start at Molineux.

Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui makes one change to the side that beat Gillingham in the Carabao Cup, as Hwang Hee-chan comes in for Goncalo Guedes.

Loanee Conor Coady is ineligible to face his parent club so is replaced by Yerry Mina in the Everton defence, while Anthony Gordon starts instead of Demarai Gray on the wing.

GAMEWEEK 17 LINE-UPS

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Mitchell, Andersen, Tomkins, Clyne, Olise, Eze, Doucoure, Schlupp, Zaha, Ayew

Subs: Butland, Ward, Milivojevic, Hughes, Edouard, Ebiowei, Richards, Riedewald, Gordon

Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Ream, Diop, Robinson, De Cordova Reid, Pereira, Reed, Willian, Palhinha, Mitrovic

Subs: Radak, Adarabioyo, Duffy, Wilson, Cairney, Chalobah, Vinicius, James, Harris


Everton XI: Pickford, Patterson, Tarkowski, Mina, Mykolenko, McNeil, Onana, Gueye, Gordon, Iwobi, Maupay

Subs: Begovic, Holgate, Gray, Doucoure, Godfrey, Coleman, Davies, Vinagre, Cannon

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Sa, Semedo, Collins, Kilman, Bueno, Hodge, Neves, Joao Moutinho, Hwang, Costa, Podence

Subs: Sarkic, Ait Nouri, Jimenez, Guedes, Toti, Ronan, Nunes, Traore, Lembikisa


Leicester City XI: Ward, Castagne, Amartey, Faes, Thomas, Soumare, Praet, Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Barnes, Daka

Subs: Iversen, Soyuncu, Vardy, Albrighton, Iheanacho, Perez, Vestergaard, Mendy, Ndidi

Newcastle United XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, S Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Willock, Almiron, Wood, Joelinton

Subs: Darlow, Lascelles, Saint-Maximin, Ritchie, Targett, Manquillo, Fraser, Murphy, Anderson


Southampton XI: Bazunu, Walker-Peters, Salisu, Lyanco, Perraud, Djenepo, Ward-Prowse, Diallo, Elyounoussi, Edozie, Adams

Subs: Caballero, Maitland-Niles, Caleta-Car, Aribo, A. Armstrong, S. Armstrong, Mara, Bella-Kotchap, Morgan

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Sanchez, Veltman, Dunk, Colwill, Estupinan, Gross, Caicedo, March, Lallana, Mitoma, Trossard

Subs: Steele, Lamptey, Sarmiento, Enciso, Undav, Gilmour, Ferguson, Van Hecke, Moran



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  1. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Joelinton

    1. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Trips A

  2. Babit1967
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    First time owning Almiron, I now see what all the fuss is about

  3. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Linton G

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

    Linton G
    Trippier A

  5. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Freezing in Liverpool? Everyone is slipping around at Goodison

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I can confirm it is

  6. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Joeliton gol for all dem haterz

    One of best trifectas in foot today

    Joeliton - miggs - bruno

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Jokes aside it really is

      1. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Best believ

  7. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Assist?

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Tripps off the corner

  8. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Joelinton G

  9. Andy_Social
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    So Leicester spent the break sorting out their set piece issue then?

  10. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I know Newcastle have got a bit of money now but dear god Eddie Howe is fantastic.

    1. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      With the exception of Isak, have they actually made any ridiculous spends yet?

      1. TheBiffas
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Botman was pricey, can't remember the exact figure

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

        The Brazilian lad in midfield was a good buy. Replacing Steve Bruce was the most effective decision they've made in my opinion though.

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Wouldnt replacing Ashley be even more important than the appointment of Howe?

          1. Marvin.
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Yep, good shout. Bruce still sucks though.

      3. Zimo
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Nothing ridiculous but their total spend has been relatively high

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

      Agree. This Newcastle resurgence has a lot to do with Eddie Howe. He’s been fantastic.

      Future England manager for sure.

  11. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Joe Linton goal straight from a corner.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Eddie Howe coached it. FANTASTIC.

  12. Nightcrawler
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Shd have captained tripz

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      NOWHERE to HIDE after that missed opportunity

  13. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Mitro assist

    1. dansmusen
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Had him until last minute but was going to bench hehe. Lucky I guess.

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

      That was a great ball in.

  14. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Leicester away at Liverpool next.

    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Annihilation

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Newcastle better than liverpool

  15. Zimo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Who sold Trippier? Come on be honest

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Considered it

    2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not owned him all season, I’m such a numpty

  16. x.jim.x
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Rodgers killing Leicester brings me so much joy.

  17. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Wilson would have had a field day against this side.. unlucky

  18. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Looks like Darwin starting according to Liverpool forum itk

    Alisson
    Trent
    Matip
    Van Dijk
    Robertson
    Fabinho
    Henderson
    Thiago
    Salah
    Nunez
    Oxlade-Chamberlain

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Glad ox is getting an opportunity, I don't rate Carvalho

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        If you're an ox fan better not watch today. Dreadful footballer

      2. x.jim.x
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Ox is genuinely pub league level

    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I've bought Darwin but boy he is a terrible finisher

  19. putana
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    mitro and trippier points at the same time. Very nice

  20. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Mitro assist

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Fark

  21. Sailboats
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Okay it is time for a Newcastle triple up.

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

      Before Wilson is fit?

  22. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Mitro A Cordoba Reid G

  23. thegame983
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Palace red

  24. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Starting Trippier over Almiron doesn't feel that bad now. Someone may still be ill.

  25. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    mitchel off

  26. Sif
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Mitro/Wilson situation is so annoying.

  27. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Mitchell red card

  28. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Am i the only one who thinks Newcastle are actually winning the league this season?

    1. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      It is possible, but unlikely

    2. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Arsenal are.

    3. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      There are other lunatics also?!? Not many, but few.

    4. putana
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      i think with playing one game a week will be massive. Should be a lock for top 4

    5. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I think they have a better chance than Arsenal. Of course City will win it.

  29. Sandy Ravage
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Haulinton

  30. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Sack Southgate & FFS give it to Eddie!

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Eddie wants champions league football