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Gameweek 18 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) follows hot on the heels of Wednesday’s action and kicks off this evening, with two matches taking place.

West Ham United v Brentford gets us underway at 19:45 GMT, with Liverpool v Leicester City following quarter of an hour later.

David Moyes makes three changes from Gameweek 17, as Angelo Ogbonna, Emerson Palmieri and Gianluca Scamacca come in for Thilo Kehrer, Tomas Soucek and Michail Antonio, all of whom drop to the bench. That suggests a change of shape for the Hammers, potentially to a 3-4-3 formation.

As for Brentford, Thomas Frank makes only one alteration to his starting XI, with Josh Dasilva replacing Vitaly Janelt in midfield.

Over at Anfield, Liverpool make just one change from the side that beat Aston Villa 3-1 on Boxing Day, as Harvey Elliott comes in for Fabinho, who is absent from the matchday squad.

Brendan Rodgers, meanwhile, brings in Wilfred Ndidi and Ayoze Perez for Youri Tielemans and Dennis Praet. Jamie Vardy is once again named among the substitutes, while James Maddison misses out through injury.


GAMEWEEK 18 LINE-UPS

West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Dawson, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Coufal, Rice, Paqueta, Emerson, Bowen, Benrahma, Scamacca

Subs: Areola, Johnson, Fornals, Antonio, Lanzini, Downes, Kehrer, Aguerd, Soucek

Brentford XI: Raya, Zanka, Pinnock, Mee, Roerslev, Jensen, Norgaard, Dasilva, Henry, Toney, Mbeumo

Subs: Cox, Canos, Wissa, Ghoddos, Jansson, Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, Janelt, Trevitt


Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Elliott, Thiago, Salah, Ox-Chamberlain, Darwin

Subs: Gomez, Konate, Keita, Adrian, Tsimikas, Carvalho, Clark, Bajcetic, Doak

Leicester City XI: Ward, Castagne, Amartey, Faes, Thomas, Ndidi, Soumare, Dews-Hall, Perez, Barnes, Daka

Subs: Soyuncu, Tielemans, Vardy, Albrighton, Iheanacho, Vestergaard, Mendy, Iversen, Brunt

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  1. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Well hello

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Well hello there.

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

      General Kenobi!

  2. Zilla42
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Good luck!

  3. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Would you have Cucu (dbl Chel D) or Mount for the double?

    1. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Mount

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No

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

        Agreed

  4. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Is mitro a must next gw?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Nah

    2. Snake Juice
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      If he avoids the 5th yellow this weekend, yes.

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

        I hope he gets it against Leicester then. It'd be hilarious

    3. I Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      no

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yep

    5. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers all

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

    Let's go Mo!

  6. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Hopefully today we see Darwin’s evolution.

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      😆

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

      I miss Bielsa

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        There’s a sign at the darts to that affect.

  7. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Darwin_ Your time has cometh!

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Fingers crossed for a shot on target today!

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        😆 Oh Dear!

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

    Ah damn, I hope Fabinho isn't out for a serious issue

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

      Was in the team but his wife has gone into labour

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

        Oh! Far more positive news than I'd imagined. Awesome 🙂

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        So more of a conservative issue.

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

          Good work 😆

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Why thank you.

  9. Mirror Man
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I hope Salah gets sent off.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Ban

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

        Definitely overdue a red card.

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

        😆

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

        And we all know why you sad case

        1. Mirror Man
            3 years, 3 months ago

            It would be beneficial for my FPL team as I don't have Salah at all, let alone as (c).

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

              Wow! Not a needless insult for a reply, you feeling ok?

              1. Mirror Man
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  You're looking at the wrong mirror, mate.

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

                    Elaborate

                    1. Mirror Man
                        3 years, 3 months ago

                        Nah you'll just report me again, which could have long-term effects on my account. Can't be having that as I have a good reputation and a can-do attitude. Not willing to risk either.

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

                          In other words, you’re not willing to explain her another needless sarcy comment. Don’t worry, there’ll be plenty of opportunities you create for yourself to have you reported again.

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

                            Yet another.*

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

                          Good reputation lmfao.

          • Tic Tacs
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            I think the main regret from the unlimited transfer period for me was going with Gabriel in a double Arsenal defence plus 2+M in cash, instead of going with a Robertson or Cancelo. GW17 was harsh losing the clean sheet and Robbo doing well, and think it could be another painful one this week too! 2FTs and plenty to spend going into GW19 though so will look to use that as an advantage.

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

              Similar boat here, I had Robbo before the break and didn't plan on getting rid, but late on had a look at fixtures and decided I'd rather move him to a cheaper def and keep the money itb to bring in Kane later on if needed (or for a different move if preferred). That being said, it's been one game. They could well concede again today and he doesn't get a return before a run of 3 difficult games and suddenly it doesn't look like an error

              1. Tic Tacs
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Yeah very true, I think the reasons why I made the decision was the same as you, I also thought Robbo may get a rest with the fixture congestion. Also went without Mitrovic due to the injury news and KDB over Salah, so time will tell but I’m happy with the flexibility of having cash in the bank and 2 free transfers.

            2. Fellaini's Fro
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Similar! And held on to ft also. Hopefully I use them 2 ft well.

          • camarozz
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Two Darwin goals assisted by Robertson plus a clean sheet will sort out my - 4.

            Gd luck everyone

            1. HARLY
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Lykke til ..))

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

              Good luck to you too - you deserve some!!

          • Butcher
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Anyone else have Salah (c)...?

            1. jack88
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Yes and i am regretting already

              1. Butcher
                • 12 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Have faith my friend. It is Leicester.

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

              Not only do I not have Salah(C) but I don't have Salah. Looking at that Leicester defence and midfield I'm well and truly behind the couch, think it was well worth a shot. Haaland is Haaland but Everton will sit in and try to frustrate City, wouldn't be amazed if they keep the score down tomorrow

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

              Magnus Carlsen

          • Supersonic_
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Bottled the Salah cap, but at least I've got him in if he goes off. I have a feeling this could finally be the night for Darwin owners

            1. Mirror Man
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Screw the Salah cap

                1. Supersonic_
                  • 4 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  You gone Haaland.

                  1. Mirror Man
                      3 years, 3 months ago

                      Twisted and turned but sealed it with Haaland cap in the end.

              • THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                For those that love real ale, I can highly recommend Proper Black from the St Austell Brewery, black IPA bottle conditioned and comes in at 6% volume.
                Bootifull. !

                1. notlob legin
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  Fantastic beer. Still prefer Tribute - my ultimate favorite

                  1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                    • 8 Years
                    3 years, 3 months ago

                    Cheers Notlob!, I will check that out but it would have to be mint to beat this one and I have tried plenty.
                    All the best fella!

                    1. notlob legin
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 9 Years
                      3 years, 3 months ago

                      St Austell brewery as well - deffo my favorite brewery

                      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                        • 8 Years
                        3 years, 3 months ago

                        The Cornish know! 🙂

                      2. Rupert The Horse
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        3 years, 3 months ago

                        I’m such a knob that I carry around a sparkler for my Tribute in case the pub doesn’t have them.

                  2. Rupert The Horse
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    3 years, 3 months ago

                    My favourite too. It’s a bit girly, but that’s me.

                2. Rupert The Horse
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  Thought you’d be in Black Sheep

                  1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                    • 8 Years
                    3 years, 3 months ago

                    Many times but I'm fed up of jail.

                    1. Rupert The Horse
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      3 years, 3 months ago

                      So try horses

                      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                        • 8 Years
                        3 years, 3 months ago

                        I can't, I think I'm related.

              • Supersonic_
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Predicition 4-1 Pool.

                Salah 1G
                Nunez 2G
                Robbo or Trent 1G

              • Demba Demba
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Is James now protected from a price fall?

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

                  No. Only when he returns, and that's if he goes straight from a red flag to fully available

                  Check the notes here: http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/

              • lilmessipran
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Coufal @4.1 playing wingback with good fixtures, could be a good budget option to free up funds

                1. polis
                  • 14 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  Is unfortunately playing for West Ham and has to deal with their current form.

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

                  Only playing because others otmut though. Has been in terrible form. Didn't know he was that cheap though!

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

                  Maybe when Moyes is sacked

              • Ze_Austin
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Almiron vs Odegaard (benched for Andreas) will rip my hair out for the next few days

                1. Fellaini's Fro
                  • 12 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  Ouch!

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

                Rice - post from distance

                1. Mirror Man
                    3 years, 3 months ago

                    What's he look like from close up?

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

                  Mitrovic going to be the most popular (c) next week we think?

                  1. Rupert The Horse
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    3 years, 3 months ago

                    Haaland

                    1. AARON-1
                      • 4 Years
                      3 years, 3 months ago

                      Rashford v Bournemouth for me if he keeps up his form against Wolves

                  2. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
                    • 14 Years
                    3 years, 3 months ago

                    YC this week would end that notion.

                3. Old Bull
                  • 12 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  Really fed up with the World Cup break. I was making good progress gaining ground on my rivals after some early bad results but now we’ve all got similar teams thanks to the extra wildcard.

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

                  Moyes for the sack soon? They've lost 10 times already.

                  1. Rupert The Horse
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    3 years, 3 months ago

                    Probably

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

                    Hope they don't but wouldn't be surprised.

                5. Ze_Austin
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  Brentford defence on the ropes here

                6. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                  • 8 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  RIP Pele, absolute legend.

                7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
                  • 15 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  OMG toney

                  1. MIGHTY JOE
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 6 Years
                    3 years, 3 months ago

                    God no

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

                    LIV, BOU, LEE, SOU up next!

                    1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
                      • 14 Years
                      3 years, 3 months ago

                      If he isn’t early retired for being naughty before then.

                8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
                  • 15 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  OMG kdh

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

                    That Liverpool defence is something special ain't it

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

                  When will this guy get banned for crying out loud!

                10. Royal5
                  • 14 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  Lolorama

                11. Ze_Austin
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  KDH G

                12. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                  • 8 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  NOOOOOoooooooooooo