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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. The Final Boss
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Sleeping still on almiron.. 🙂

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

      You should have him just for his smile

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

      I thought Lei were going to be tight, 1st on my bench. May still come on, wouldn't be surprised to see someone being ill.

  2. bench boost for every gamew…
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Five weeks to get Zaha away, then swayed by those 2 good looking fix, of course Palace gets red after 30 minutes.

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

      Get Zaha in two GWs when the transfer window opens and the 'good' fixtures are over.

      He is a mercenary who plays for himself. The chance of a big contract and to show off his skills against top opposition will motivate him.

      1. Kellz86
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Surely not his fault today not scoring since his defenders couldn’t keep themselves on the pitch

  3. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Almiron at 5.8.
    What's even more absurd is that he was originally 5.0 at the start of the season.
    Highest scoring midfielder at one of the cheapest possible options.....
    How is his EO not close to 100%???

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

      Add in injuries to Isak, ASM and Wilson unlikely to play many games in a row and he is the main man.

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

      Dead teams and stubborn managers who have decided that his results are unsustainable.

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

      In top 10k it is actually around 90%

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

        Sorry, that is Trippier. Almiron 72.67%

    4. Dr. Rog
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Still holding on to Grealish.

    5. DycheDycheBaby
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I don't mean to be smug but I got him at 5.0 😀

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

    No baps for Almiron or Trippier.... yet

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

      Almiron doesn't tend to do great with them unless he gets multiple returns, Trippier likely to pick up one or two though I'd imagine if it stays like this

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

    Do you think Queen Elizabeth II was holding Almiron back?

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Inappropriate comment. Reported

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

        Losing my security detail as we speak.

    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Strange Trolling

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

        Don’t think Lizzie will mind

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

        How is that a troll? Look when his formed picked up.

    3. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Inappropriate comment, upvoted.

  6. Goodfeathers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Just back from the pub. What’s the best game to watch the second half of?

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

      competitive wise probably everton- wolves as the rest are pretty much done

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

    Here is my team

    *Allison
    Trippier Gabriel Saliba
    Salah *KDB *Odegaard *Trossard Almiron
    (C)aaland *Nunez

    *Iversen *Patterson *Bueno *Greenwood

    Made 9 changes to my team indicated with * over the world cup break

    1. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Okay, cool?

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

      Hi Foo Fighter - welcome back - hope the WC break allows for weekly Green arrow up for yourself

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

        team looks good

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

      Which 9 did you sell?

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

    Newcastle united keep winning - roller coaster to stop them at the moment especially if they get a regular striker not injured?

    Especially with Liverpool/Chelsea & Man United not hitting top form - Who to win the Premier League - Newcastle - an takers?

    A. Arsenal
    B. Man City
    c. Newcastle United

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

      A

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

        Thanks FPL Brains - next few weeks is the test to squad with no Jesus - if still in place after january window then with their sound defence looks good

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

      City, Arsenal, Newcastle, United

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

        Thanks - My gut would move towards yours X.Jim.x with history on City side

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

    Edozie missing good chances

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

    No Maddison - Leicester seem void of attacking intent

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

    Really looking forward to seeing Rodgers looking forlorn on the touchline in the next World Cup group stages when the FA inevitably replace Southgate with him...

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

      Graham Potter after Southgate IMO.

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

        Chelsea paid £16m to get Potter from Brighton do.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Jose Mourinho succeeding Southgate after he wins the World Cup and leaves to manage Real Madrid.

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

    perraud off at 53

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

      I did consider him, got away with one there

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

    0-3 Brighton March

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

      On

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

      Solly March getting double returns? Last thing I saw the universe offering todat

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

      So this is what owning Trollard is like...

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

        Trossard will get something here, I want him long term

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

        Scores only when ya don’t own him

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

        Trossard will get you returns where you expect he won't and vice-versa, or at least that's been my experience

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

    Palace down to 9

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

      Sweet - more Andreas points please!

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

    This could end 0-9 to Brighton

    Southampton are the team to target

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

      Any Groß returns?

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

      Thought I saw someone earlier saying they were on a triple Southampton draft, I hope they changed that

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

        Worst team in the league

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

    bueno off at 59

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

      before you ask, it's 58minxx so no chance round up 60

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

      FPL Twitter mudded

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

        Perraud OG off at 53
        Patter YC
        Bueno off at 59

  17. FantasyTony
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Tompkins owners mudded.

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

      Must have NYE plans

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

    Mitoma misses easy chance

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

    Andreas post

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

      Hugely underated FPL option

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

      Started him this week!

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

      Got first spot on my bench locked in

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

    Andreas hits the woodwork...

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

      ah

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

    3 bri gols...and no tross ...sigh

  22. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Mitro so close

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

    Have just realised a ‘rival’ in my main main ML has played his Free Hit this GW

    words fail me they really do

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

      Free Hit button is above the confirm transfers button on the app, can imagine a few people have pressed it by mistake.

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

        Yeah. It's quite poor interface design in places.

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

        Yeah probably, still though, if played purposely, just wow haha

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

      Tim Ream has been a C minus defender his whole career.
      Cant think of a player who at 35 years old suddenly became very good.

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

    Who could have predicted that Fulham would be on the same points as Liverpool half way through the season...

  25. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    ⚽ Team News 📰
    Liverpool : Alisson, Fabinho, Van Dijk, Thiago, Salah, Henderson, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Robertson, Nunez, Matip, Alexander-Arnold.
    Subs: Kelleher, Gomez, Keita, Elliott, Tsimikas, Carvalho, Bajcetic, Phillips, Doak.

    Aston Villa : Olsen, Konsa, Mings, Luiz, McGinn, Buendia, Watkins, Young, Digne, Bailey, Kamara.
    Subs: Marschall, Cash, Ings, Chambers, Bednarek, Coutinho, Dendoncker, Archer, Young.

  26. ClassiX
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Aston Villa team news - Ings benched
    Aston Villa: Olsen, Konsa, Mings, Luiz, McGinn, Buendia, Watkins, Young, Digne, Bailey, Kamara.
    Subs: Marschall, Cash, Ings, Chambers, Bednarek, Coutinho, Dendoncker, Archer, Young.

    Liverpool team news - Nunez, Alexander-Arnold start
    Liverpool: Alisson, Fabinho, Van Dijk, Thiago, Salah, Henderson, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Robertson, Nunez, Matip, Alexander-Arnold.
    Subs: Kelleher, Gomez, Keita, Elliott, Tsimikas, Carvalho, Bajcetic, Phillips, Doak.

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

      Salah in defence and TAA Upfront is interesting

  27. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Mitro assist again

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

      Sake……

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

      Hit his hand, going to VAR

      1. Shark Team
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        It’s awarded

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

      handball?

      1. Shark Team
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Assist with his hand, only Mitro can do this

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

      Wow don't know how the ref has not disallowed it, blatant as you like.

      1. Shark Team
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Probably hand was in normal position I guess

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

    Pen Saints conceded by Gross

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

    Mitro the assister, who knew?

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

    Mo Salah!
    Mo Salah!
    Mo Salah!