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Following on from the goalless draw at Anfield, four more Premier League matches get underway at the traditional Saturday afternoon kick-off time.

Leicester City v Brighton and Hove Albion is the stand-out fixture from a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) perspective, with interest in the free-scoring visitors heightened in recent weeks.

James Maddison is back on the bench for the hosts, who swap out Wilfred Ndidi and Marc Albrighton for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Dennis Praet.

There are two changes for Brighton, too, one of which sees Danny Welbeck start in place of budget FPL forward Evan Ferguson. Jan Paul van Hecke also makes his first Premier League start in place of defender Levi Colwill, who is out with a muscular injury.

It’s one change apiece at St Mary’s: Adam Armstrong replaces Mohamed Elyounoussi for the hosts, while new Aston Villa signing Alex Moreno is handed his full debut in place of the injured Lucas Digne.

Danny Ings is on the bench for new club West Ham as David Moyes recalls Kurt Zouma, Said Benrahma and Emerson Palmieri for Aaron Cresswell, Tomas Soucek and Pablo Fornals.

Yerry Mina for Ben Godfrey is Everton’s only change.

Among Bournemouth’s five changes is a debut for winger Dango Ouattara.

Nottingham Forest also hand a first start to a new acquisition: Chris Wood replaces Gustavo Scarpa up top.

Injured goalkeeper Dean Henderson is replaced by Wayne Hennessey, while Willy Boly makes a very swift recovery and comes in for Scott McKenna.

GAMEWEEK 21 LINE-UPS

Bournemouth XI: Neto, Kelly, Stephens, Zemura, Smith, Anthony, Rothwell, Lerma, Christie, Moore, Ouattara.

Subs: Travers, Mepham, Stacey, Senesi, Dembele, Pearson, Pollock, Sadi, Adu Adjei.

Nottingham Forest XI: Hennessey, Lodi, Boly, Worrall, Aurier, Mangala, Freuler, Yates, Wood, Gibbs-White, Johnson.

Subs: Smith, Cook, Williams, McKenna, Colback, Danilo, Surridge, Lingard, Scarpa.


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

Subs: Iversen, Soyuncu, Maddison, Albrighton, Iheanacho, Daka, Vestergaard, Brunt, McAteer

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Sanchez, Gross, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinian, Caicedo, Mac Allister, March, Lallana, Mitoma, Welbeck

Subs: Steele, Lamptey, Webster, Sarmiento, Enciso, Undav, Gilmour, Ferguson, Veltman


Southampton XI: Bazunu, Lyanco, Caleta-Car, Salisu, Walker-Peters, Lavia, Diallo, A Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Edozie, Adams

Subs: Caballero, Maitland-Niles, Aribo, Orsic, Perraud, Mara, Djenepo, Elyounoussi, Alcaraz

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, A Young, Konsa, Mings, Moreno, Bailey, Douglas Luiz, Kamara, Ramsey, Buendia, Watkins

Subs: Olsen, Sinisalo, Cash, Sanson, Chambers, Coutinho, Dendoncker, Revan, K Young


West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Zouma, Aguerd, Ogbonna, Coufal, Rice, Paquetá, Emerson, Bowen, Benrahma, Antonio

Subs: Areola, Johnson, Cresswell, Fornals, Lanzini, Downes, Ings, Kehrer, Soucek

Everton XI: Pickford, Mina, Coady, Tarkowski, Coleman, Onana, Gueye, Mykolenko, Iwobi, Gray, Calvert-Lewin

Subs: Begovic, Holgate,McNeil, Gordon, Maupay, Davies, Vinagre, Simms, Price

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  1. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else not had a player start yet?

    1. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Only had Kepa the keeper

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Me

    3. MissouriMarten
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yep.

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

      Estupinan and Kepa! A good start!

    5. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Me. Wars shows in my 11 though!

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        How is the season going so far?

  2. putana
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    wow mitoma 3 bonus. Nice 10 pointer

  3. romperstomper
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    when the mistake is entirely self inflicted as in the case of choosing ward over kepa how do you prevent it from wrecking your head?

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You were happy with the decisions before a ball was kicked, you can't control the outcome.

      It's only a game.

      1. romperstomper
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        will they return the missing 8 points?

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Go back to being content with the process of the decision making. You cannot influence the outcome

  4. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    No Martial or Dalot tomorrow @samuelluckhurst

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Those holding 😀

  5. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Have Solly March owners sold him for Bowen yet or waiting till close to the deadline?

    1. MissouriMarten
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Lol

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

      Couldnt decide between Mitoma or March
      Went for Ode

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

        from the games i watched Mitoma looked more dangerous so went for him

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Just waiting for all the March owners to complain on being swayed on the 50/50 call over Mitoma

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

        So called experts blah blah blah told me not to pick Mitoma blah blah said I should eat 3 kilos of cheese blah

      2. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I went March and can’t complain, happy to stick with him

    4. Heavy Cream
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I went Mitoma in the end but it could’ve gone either way. That’s what makes the game so much fun/horrendous

    5. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      haha

    1. Not again Shirley
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      We get it right sometimes but this is a game of luck and no one can see into the future.

  6. The Mighty Hippo
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who else has Wilson in their team? I'm hoping he proves to be a bit of a differential, but could just as easily come off injured or be subbed before 60mins.

    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Unlikely he will be subbed 60mins unless we're comfortably winning. We've just got rid of Wood

      1. The Mighty Hippo
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Do you think the intention will be to play Isak alongside him when both are fully fit?

  7. Heavy Cream
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    March owners deleting the app….

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

      Lol why?

      1. Heavy Cream
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ummmm….. because it was Mitoma that scored and not March.

  8. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Mitoma could easily have had a couple of assists today too. Cracking player

  9. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    March to Mitoma?

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

      Yes, before all the other matches and must be for a hit.

  10. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pereira ➡ Mitoma. Boom!

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

      Pereira score?

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        10 points or more? I don't think so.

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

          Eggs Status:
          Counted: Yes
          Hatched: No

    2. snow pea in repose
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pereira possibly on pens this week...

    3. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Argh, that’s the move I wanted to make but was 0.1 short. Crivens

  11. putana
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    it's pretty funny how much better mitoma is than players like sancho and Antony who went for far more money

  12. tbos83
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I'm never starting Ward over Kepa again, I'm never starting Ward over Kepa again, I'm ne...

  13. I Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Early days I know but thoughts?

    Arrizabalaga
    Trippier, Shaw, White
    KDB, Rashford, Martinelli, Mitoma
    Haaland, Kane, Martial

    Ward; Kulusevski, Akanji, Patterson.

    1 FT 0-0. ITB

    Presuming Martial is fit, which is a big presumption but just go with it:

    A) Save
    B) Kulusevski -> Odegaard (bench KDB or Kane)

    1. tbos83
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe bring in one Leeds? Rodrigo seems the best option - or possibly Bamford.

      1. I Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Definitely prefer Odegaard to Rodrigo.

    2. Serresiete
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Even if fit, martial will only start one.

      1. I Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Still think a start and a sub appearance against Palace and Leeds is decent.

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

          Think so too. Let’s see first if fit

  14. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    March again had huge chances to score, Mitoma didn’t.
    I get Mitoma’s pts and I love them but March isn’t a bad option by any means.

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

      March is a terrible player irl

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

        The new Almiron. Everyone jumps on after the purple patch. Reverts to type.

      2. Shark Team
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No he isn’t. Mitoma is much better and March isn’t a good finisher but with the upcoming fixtures for Brighton March isn’t a sell for sure

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

          He is an average player at best. As for fantasy prospects, maybe he is a good option for his price tag.

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Correct. Both good options. Could be March's turn next GW.

    3. Make FPL Casual Again
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Has never really been a goal scorer over his career

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

        Players can change, look at Salah, there was once a time he was shocking

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

          And is now

  15. Make FPL Casual Again
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    That'll do from Mitoma...nice 10 pointer

    Now, have Schar and Trippier so a Schar goal, Cs taken off at 85, and New to then concede, I think...

  16. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How and why is Alisson on 3BPS with only 2 saves? I didn't watch the game, so thanks for explanation.

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

      Default given the outfield players were all trash

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He got 6 BPS for passes.
      Kepa got 4.

      Both had recoveries.

      Alisson had 90.9% pass accuracy, Kepa had 89.5%. You get two extra BPS for over 90%. 😆

      1. Jordan.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        fantastic explanation, cheers

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      32 BPS - 12 cs, 4 save points, 3 recoveries, 6 passing, 6 full game, 1 cbi

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

    Crucial game coming up.

    Mistakes already made. Hoping for some luck.
    Played Almiron, benched Rashford.
    Played Botman, benched Shaw.

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure about Almiron over Rashford but could work out. Botman over Shaw definitely the right call imo.

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

        I thought that Casemiro was the engine for the Manchester United team. Without him, they may revert to their old self. Whereas, Newcastle can put a couple of goals past the Palace team.

        1. I Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          You may well be right. Don't think it's a shocking call or anything like that. Good luck.

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

            In hindsight, its a terrible decision. Rashford is the better player. I was confused to play for fixtures, or player quality.

            Arsenal away is the most difficult fixture of the season.

  18. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Why did I stick with Ward during the free WC? Cheapness is costly.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You could bench him.

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        His one pointers would still be better than Iversen's zero.

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

        And start Iversen?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Shouldn't have both 😉

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

            Hopefully not for much longer

  19. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Really don’t know what to do with Almiron and at the same time can’t fit Brighton mid, still Almiron to Brighton mid seems sideways while I’d rather have United, Arsenal or City mids with DGWs…tough one!

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

      Post team?

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        KDB/Rash/Martineli/Almiron/Andreas

        Not keen on moving defs or fwds, thinking KDB to Bruno for sure if United dgw

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

      Most are in the same situation. Need to use FTs for Arsenal, United and City players. May take a hit to sell Almiron.

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        An option before GW23 just he has BOU…

    3. I Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Think this was the week to get a Brighton mid. Have to prioritise Arsenal, City and United over them now.

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Sounds right but had to move Darwin, hope Almiron delivers

  20. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    KDB + Iversen to Bruno + Ederson planned for next week. Barring any injuries, fair call?

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Seems good for free but I don't think I can sell KDB when he himself has a double coming up.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Gor free, yes. Will see how KDB looks this GW. Bruno has looked much better post world cup and United have a better double in 22.

      2. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hokey Cokey

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

        The old back & forth switcheroo?

  21. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench boost activated

    Ederson Meslier
    Trippier Schär Zinchenko White Shaw
    Rashford(C)* Mahrez Mitoma Odegaard
    Kane Haaland

    (Meslier* Rodrigo* Gnonto* Shaw*)
    6,2m & 1FT

    Get third United player in? Thinking Bruno but who to drop? Mitoma?

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

      Same issue I have now if I bring in Bruno, we do this to ourselves haha!

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      oops, totally failed post. sorry. I'm drunk, gonna try again.

    3. I Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Guess it has to be Mitoma or Mahrez.

  22. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is 10 points from only 1 starting player inc baps any good ?
    I'm a proud Mitoma owner one of the 3.1%

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

      Less than average

  23. AARON-1
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I never make early transfers - especially when there are midweek cup games and two weeks until the next deadline, but I'm salivating at the prospect of dumping Salah for Bruno Fernandes.
    I imagine that'll mean a Salah hattrick against Wolves away, but so be it. Fernandes with a double and around 3.3 in the bank makes the move a no-brainer.

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

      But why do you have to do it early? No harm to do it later in the gameweek as well.

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Absolutely no need to do it early since you won't be priced out.

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

        I am not doing it early. I just said I can't wait to do it.

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

    My private league leader has 3 players played. Martinez, Estupiñán & Mitoma. Warra' start!

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

      My rival at the top of one of my ML’s bench last GW!

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/6061807/event/20

  25. RICICLE
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A lovely early CPL goal now to round off my start to the week

  26. DycheDycheBaby
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Unlucky Miggy

  27. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    The fact that everyone expects a Newcastle win to nil makes it even more unlikely

  28. BUZZBOMB ♡
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How can Zaha look like Dolph Lundgren from the front and Shirley Temple from behind?