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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: PopeTrippierSchar, Botman, BurnS LongstaffBruno 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. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Mitro owners licking their lips

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      For an assist?

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      45mins - chance of goals - BAPS no Yellow card currently on four

  2. Shultan
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Last minute tinkering when website crashed means I have almiron on bench! Wanted to play almiron & bench Shaw 🙁

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

      Enough time for someone to get ill and get first sub on.

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

      Chances for Shaw to cs and (or) get assist are still quite good.

  3. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Perraud goal, jammy owners

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

      Haha

  4. WVA
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Perraud own goal

  5. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Yes Trippier you ledge!!!

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

      Window, cliff?

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Mobile data slow, out

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

    Perraud OG

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

      Wow, he's got a few new owners this week

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

        Likely bench fodder though

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

      Xg numbers dont lie

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

        He just wants to score. Doesn't matter which net. Dedication!

  7. Shultan
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    OG perraurd

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

    Assist for Brighton 2nd?

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

      Caiceido

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

        Not quite

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

      Estupiñán

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

    perraud og

  10. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Wtf Perraud

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

    That's super harsh on Perraurd punters :mrgreen:

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

      Nothing is harsh on Anyone who punts on a Southampton defender

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

        OG is almost always unlucky. It's just a double dose of pain when going for a 'different' pick!

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

    Got Perraud first sub.

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

      Coming in for Wilson hopefully

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

    Perraud, Bueno, Patterson, trio defenders presented by content creators this term, lots of teams got them

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

      Can you stop creating content about content creators please...

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

        look below, patterson yc

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

          Look to the side, there's a fridge freezer...

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

      Mostly bench fodder, for that price starting games is all you want

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

        Not if they have Wilson Madison etc

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

          nice

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

          Swallow the 1 pointer then

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

      it's not even HT of the first GW

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

      You’re posting this on a content creator’s website

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

    Patterson YC

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

      haha

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

      That just broke the FPL website.

    3. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Played bb and have him and ward. Couldn't have asked for a better fixture than wolves at home.

  15. Dannyb
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Eddie Howe is a fantastic manager, has to be said.

    1. Saka Punch
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah man. Newcastle look scary

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

      has management made a move that failed?

  16. CheesyZoot
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Those with Wilson are you shipping immediately? What a troll...

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      you know what will happen

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

      What you on about? He's ill - misses one game.

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

        yes, i pick him for leeds game

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

        4 day break before next game, what makes you so sure he's back? You read his doctor's note?

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

      Why? Should be ok for next game and would have been in points today ahead of Woods

  17. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Almiron at the moment is playing better than Grealish has ever played in his career. Grealish completely overhyped because he is English. Almiron is far more humble and likeable too!

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

      Can't argue with any of that, well said

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

      Grealish was brilliant for Villa, and Almiron shocking for Newcastle. Let's not rewrite recent history

      1. panda07
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I said Almiron at the moment, not trying to rewrite history

    3. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Almiron is being overhyped (I own him in FPL so I want him to do well so this isn't bias from a non-owner)

      Let's look at his record in the PL before this season:
      - 7,953 minutes in 110 appearances. In that time, 9 goals and 3 assists.

      Compare to Grealish:
      -8,990 minutes in 112 appearances. In that time, 19 goals and 22 assists.

      Don't let a hot streak from Almiron make you think he is a world class player. Hasn't even done it for half a PL season yet.

      1. panda07
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I never said Almiron is a world class player. I said he is currently playing better than Grealish has played in his career.

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

        Non owner ?

  18. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Went Wilson instead of Mitro, and as a result, had to settle for Perraud instead of Gabriel. This game, man.

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

      Peak FPL

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

      Now that is variance. Unlucky with Mitro being fit, but latter options were better.

    3. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Snap for Mitro/Wilson

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

    Mitchell rc

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Again?

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

        yes 2 red card

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

        That's how bad he is

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

      Lolllll dial up

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

        not even dial up which 10 mins delayed today

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

      Let us know when the Berlin wall comes down won't you.

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

      was 10 mins ago bro

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

      Internet Explorer?

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

      This is later than his tackle...

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

        :mrgreen:

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

    Where jammy Andreas points for Wilson no show?

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

      more like patterson bueno perraud come off the bench

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

        My dude here hates cheap defenders with a vengeance

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

          nope but i hate people copying youtuber

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

            I didn't copy anyone and I have Bueno. It's because he's the cheapest playing defender in the game. Would u rather everyone go for the non playing Toti?

  21. JBG
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    So happy I started Ward and benched Trippier. FPL is officially back hehe. James being out might help me with Trippier.

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Can I just ask, why would you bench Trippier?

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

        He's blanked 3 times this season. It's unacceptable.

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

        Cause I'm dumb and thought Leicester would score, without Trippier doing anything.

        1. RICICLE
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah sorry I can’t see any logic in that choice haha, unlucky bud.

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

        He's my 1st sub. I mean, who would you drop out of:
        KDB, Rashford, Martinelli, Almiron, Haaland, Darwin, Martial - and in defence Cancelo, James and White?
        I felt the 3 defenders had a higher chance of a clean sheet.

        1. JBG
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Same here.

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

          Cancelo, James or White.

        3. Make United Great Again
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Ben white easily

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

        Oh and I have Gabriel-Shaw-R.James starting.

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

      James being out?

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

        Gone to the shops.

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

        Not playing I meant. Since some think Potter might not start him.

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

          He played 60 mins the other day. He's either starting or being subbed on...

          1. JBG
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Well I did say, might help hehe.

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

          Why would he not start? Azpi instead....

  22. WVA
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Joe Linton anyone

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

      3rd Newcastle spot though

  23. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Thought my Perraud pick was maverick... Lucky he's last on my bench.

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

    Its a shame I'll never pick Wilson. He would be a points monster in this team but just cant play regularly can he

    Wonder if Isak becomes an option once he is back

  25. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Mitrovic to Martial before deadline will be costly...

  26. Etihader
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Is Ayew paying Viera for playing him? Otherwise I can’t justify how one could prefer this aged log over Edouard and Mateta.

    1. Hughes Your Daddy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Mateta out injured but yeah Edouard should of started imho. Even with 10mean hopefully he comes on second half

  27. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    First time Almiron and Trippier owner. So this is how it feels.

    Okay, I retired for just 16 GWs.

  28. FOO FIGHTER
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    How is everyone. Been a while and was good to take a break from football. Did not even watch the world cup.

    So Ward and Leicester back to square one again lol.

    I picked Allison as my number one and could only afford Iversen.

    Who is stuck with the Leicester double?

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Happy to be stuck with them, cheap and who cares about keepers anyway haha

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

      Played Forster with Ward as 2nd choice. Trouble next week

    3. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      They got jumped on early by a top team
      Wouldn't worry too much

  29. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Dissapointed no trossard returns yet. Anyone watching the game? Is he playing high up? Involved?

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

      He's been in and around things up top but putting a pacy player who's usually on the wing up top isn't always the best use of their abilities. Same sort of issue with Zaha up top today. Putting them central means they're often on the ball less.

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

    Why are we so encumbered with football pundits that offer no analysis whatsoever and just say what they see. Surely TV companies have realised we need more Ally McCoist's and no Michael Owen's.