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Following the six-goal thriller at Villa Park, there’s a bumper crop of Premier League matches getting underway at the traditional Saturday afternoon kick-off time.

Nottingham Forest v Manchester City is among the half-a-dozen top-flight matches taking place:

Despite the much-discussed threat of rotation in this fixture, Pep Guardiola has only made two changes to his line-up from the midweek win over Arsenal.

Phil Foden replaces Riyad Mahrez out wide, while Aymeric Laporte comes in for Nathan Ake at the rear.

There are five changes for Forest, with Joe Worrall, Felipe, Jack Colback, Jonjo Shelvey and Danilo all coming into the team.

Scott McKenna and Willy Boly are injured, while Orel Mangala, Chris Wood and Gustavo Scarpa are benched.

Graham Potter has outdone Steve Cooper, making six changes to the Chelsea side from the midweek clash at Borussia Dortmund.

Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke, David Fofana, Cesar Azpilicueta, Mateo Kovacic and Mason Mount all start, with Kai Havertz and Mykhailo Mudryk benched.

The rumours were true as Wednesday starters Thiago Silva, Reece James, Hakim Ziyech and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are not in the squad, with Marc Cucurella also absent.

Armel Bella-Kotchap, Stuart Armstrong and Mohamed Elyounoussi are restored to the Southampton line-up in Ruben Selles’ first league match in temporary charge.

Budget FPL defender Hugo Bueno is one of two changes to Wolves side, with Adama Traore also promoted to the line-up. Rayan Ait-Nouri drops to the bench and Mario Lemina is suspended.

Bournemouth’s only change sees Jaidon Anthony replaced by Marcus Tavernier.

Evan Ferguson for Denis Undav is Brighton’s sole alteration, while there’s also a change in attack for opponents Fulham as the injured Aleksandar Mitrovic is replaced by Harry Wilson.

Brentford’s three tweaks are predictable ones, as Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva and Yoane Wissa come into the starting line-up to replace Kristoffer Ajer, Vitaly Janelt and Mads Roerslev.

Albert Sambi Lokonga and the fit-again Joachim Andersen oust James Tomkins and Will Hughes from the Palace starting XI.

Neal Maupay replaces Ellis Simms up front for Everton as the Toffees host unchanged Leeds.

GAMEWEEK 24 LINE-UPS

Brentford XI: Raya, Hickey, Pinnock, Mee, Henry, Norgaards, Jensen, Dasilva, Wissa, Toney, Mbeumo.

Subs: Cox, Schade, Zanka, Ajer, Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, Baptiste, Janelt, Roerslev.

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Mitchell, Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Doucoure, Lokonga, Ayew, Olise, Schlupp, Mateta.

Subs: Whitworth, Milivojevic, Eze, McArthur, Hughes, Édouard, Richards, Ahamada, Riedewald.


Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Sanchez; Veltman, Webster, Dunk, Estupinan, Gross, Caicedo, March, Mac Allister, Mitoma, Ferguson.

Subs: Lamptey, Sarmiento, Enciso, Steele, Ayari, Undav, Van Hecke, Buonanotte, Hinshelwood.

Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Diop, Ream, Robinson, Reed, Palhinha; Wilson, Pereira, Willian, Reid.

Subs: Rodak, Kurzawa, Adarbioyo, Duffy, Solomon, Soares, James, Lukic, Vinicius.


Chelsea XI: Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Badiashile, Koulibaly, Chilwell, Kovacic, Fernandez, Madueke, Mount, Joao Felix, D Fofana.

Subs: Bettinelli, Chalobah, Mudryk, Sterling, Zakaria, Gallagher, Havertz, W Fofana, Hall.

Southampton XI: Bazunu, Maitland-Niles, Bednarek, Bella-Kotchap, Perraud, Ward-Prowse, Lavia, S Armstrong, Sulemana, Elyounoussi, Onuachu.

Subs: Caballero, Walker-Peters, Lyanco, A Armstrong, Mara, Djenepo, Alcaraz, Diallo, Walcott.


Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Coady, Tarkowski, Mykolenko, Iwobi, Doucoure, Gueye, Onana, McNeil, Maupay.

Subs: Begovic, Holgate, Keane, Gray, Mina, Godfrey, Davies, Vinagre, Simms.

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Ayling, Koch, Wober, Firpo, McKennie, Adams, Summerville, Harrison, Gnonto, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Cooper, Montiero, Kristensen, Gyabi, Greenwood, Aaronson, Joseph, Rutter.


Nottingham Forest XI: Navas, Worrall, Shelvey, Colback, Gibbs-White, Johnson, Freuler, Aurier, Danilo, Felipe, Lodi.

Subs: Hennessey, Mangala, Williams, Toffolo, Surridge, Dennis, Scarpa, Ayew, Wood.

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Silva, Rodri, Foden, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Grealish, Haaland.

Subs: Ortega, Phillips, Ake, Alvarez, Gomez, Akanji, Mahrez, Palmer, Lewis.


Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Sa, Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Bueno, Neves, Nunes, Sarabia, Moutinho, Traore, Cunha.

Subs: Bentley, Aït-Nouri, Collins, Jiménez, Podence, Jonny, Costa, Gomes, Hodge.

Bournemouth XI: Neto, A Smith, Stephens, Senesi, Zemura, Outtara, Lerma, Billing, Tavernier, Traore, Solanke.

Subs: Travers, Fredericks, Mepham, Christie, Rothwell, Vina, Moore, Semenyo, Anthony.

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  1. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Good first week of the Tarkowski era for my team

  2. DycheDycheBaby
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    A lovely 3 points from Andreas thanks to Mahrez staying benched. Cheers Pep!

  3. C'mon the Fylde
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Are you beating the price rise for Salah or are you waiting until he's finished his midweek game?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Prices rises are for saddos

      1. DycheDycheBaby
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        This.

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Don't get Salah

    3. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      I’m gonna have to move tonight on Bruno to Salah as if Bruno drops then can’t afford it.

  4. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Squad is looking in disarray next week with Lewis and Mahrez who are touch and go whether to start

    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Think Mahrez will be back. Would be surprised if Pep hasn't learnt his lesson.

      1. gibson1314
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        Marhez is a troll to me thankfully Martinelli off the bench!

  5. Sailboats
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Gakpo for free, or Salah for -4?

    1. LarryDuff
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      With Jota and Firmino back if avoid anyone who isn't Salah

  6. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    A few days ago people were acting like City won't drop points for the rest of the season and the title is basically won. 😀

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Arsenal fans acted like they won the title in December. Both fans are as bad as each other.

      Arsenal will bottle it still, I can guarantee it

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        Lol I consume a lot of Arsenal content, and the overwhelming view has been not to have expectations beyond getting into the CL

      2. Bushwhacker
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        Don’t know what Arsenal “fans” you’ve spoken to … most I know expect them to bottle it. Young (and very expensive) team vs Experienced (and very expensive) team … but with CL priority.

      3. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        Do you mean that minority of cocky and deluded fans? All clubs have those.

  7. Vinyl78LP
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Nunez massive differential coming up, cue 1 pointer.

    1. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      but lots of near misses

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    just seen that Haaland double miss. WOW

    Absolutely shocking misses

    1. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Yep those and Odegaard earlier are absolutely shocking...

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        Haaland (c), Foden and Ødegaard owner here. Brutal!!!

  9. DycheDycheBaby
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    It will just be my luck that Rashford blanks now, after all my rivals captained Haaland.

    1. Urban Cowboy.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Or worse gets rested.

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        No chance he gets rested

  10. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Haaland blanks and captain Saka wins again. GET IN THERE!

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Did you forget to change it, no? 🙂

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

        No, it was intentional.

  11. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Contemplating Kane>Darwin, KDB>Salah, Ake>TAA for a -4

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Looks good. Think I'm gonna punt on Trent. It'll be a bit of excitement, if nothing more...

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      could be gold see how they do later on, think i’ll go with two at least

  12. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    You'd have to have a heart of stone not to love those Estup bonus points.

  13. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    357k managers brought in Joaa Felix this week.... eesh

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      That's a *lot*!!!

    2. Vinyl78LP
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Half of them just copy the scout picks.... baaa

    3. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Very logical move. Hindsight in a game of luck is … everything?

  14. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Another ZERO points from Digne off my bench. Wish to goodness I'd gone ahead and gotten Tark in for him last night. Can't wait to sell the absolute fool.

  15. Digital-Real
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    28pts with 2 to go. This GW seemed so promising

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      That's mega tbf

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Indeed. Lot of low scores in my money leagues.

    3. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Yeah that's really not that bad

    4. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      No need to brag mate

  16. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Hoping for a Rashy red tomorrow

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Will be pulling his red shirt over his head after his hat-trick

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        I'll take it if it's his second yellow offence. I own him and would like everyone to be forced to sell

    2. Kane and Ablett
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Only bad people could wish any ill on such a lovely man, coincidentally he’s also my captain this week

  17. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    I am Miguel Almiron's absolute biggest fan this season.

    Had him since GW8 when he was 2% owned. Still have him now after everyone got on and off the bandwagon and he's subbing on for Mahrez. Come on little man, do your thing!

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      feel he still got few goals in him

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Fair play. Couldn't hate him more tbh. Jumped on the wagon too late. Multiple blanks. Sold him. Returns that week. Sunderland supporter also. Can't stand his face. Enjoy your 10+ pointer.

    3. Vinyl78LP
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Ha.. GW8 was the same week I got him. Alas I finally ditched him last week before Bournemouth (a).

    4. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Biggest fan and you benched him. Poor Miggy!

  18. kellamergh
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Currently on 17pts (+3bpts.)

    Trippier, Shaw, Rashford(C,) Bruno and Kane to go.

    Hoping to get a green arrow, this week. Last week was dreadful.

    1. TheDragon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      That’s massively ahead of average and basically a guaranteed green arrow, probably a big one.

      I’m sure a post everyone will really appreciate

    2. gibson1314
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Snap

  19. Dennis System
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Whats everyone doing with Martinelli?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Keeping

    2. kellamergh
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Shipped him weeks ago.
      He's sharing game time with Trossard.

    3. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Shipped him for Saka. Still think it was wise.

      1. Dennis System
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        So Martinelli to Saka?

        1. Dennis System
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 16 days ago

          Just realised I already have Saka

  20. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Almiron big chance... Straight at Allison

  21. Dennis System
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Might rashly do akanji + kdb + ferguson to trent + gakpo + darwin now for -8. Great idea or insane?