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Nottingham Forest take on Newcastle United in the opening match of Blank Gameweek 28, which gets underway at The City Ground at 20:00 GMT.

The hosts have not lost a league match on home turf since Gameweek 8, while the Magpies’ win against Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out brought an end to a rough patch of form.

Eddie Howe names an unchanged starting XI, which means Alexander Isak continues up front after scoring on Sunday. Fabian Schar is fit to start at the back, despite being omitted from the Switzerland squad, but Miguel Almiron misses out with a thigh problem.

Anthony Gordon (ankle) remains out, while Joelinton serves the second match of a two-game ban.

As for Nott’m Forest, they make four alterations from their 3-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur. The big FPL news is that Brennan Johnson is fit to start despite Steve Cooper saying he was ‘unlikely’ to make it after suffering a groin injury.

Moussa Niakhate, Ryan Yates, Emmanuel Dennis and Andre Ayew come into the starting line-up, with Joe Worrall, Remo Freuler, Orel Mangala and Jesse Lingard making way. Loanee Chris Wood is both ineligible to face his parent club and indeed injured.

GAMEWEEK 28 LINE-UPS

Nottingham Forest XI: Navas, Aurier, Niakhate, Felipe, Lodi, Yates, Shelvey, Johnson, Gibbs-White, Dennis, Ayew

Subs: Hennessey, Worrall, Williams, Colback, Toffolo, Freuler, Surridge, Danilo, Scarpa

Newcastle United XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Longstaff, Willock, Murphy, Saint-Maximin, Isak

Subs: Dubravka, Dummett, Lascelles, Wilson, Ritchie, Lewis, Targett, Manquillo, Anderson

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  1. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Some season for Newcastle. Fair play!!!

  2. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    season over 🙂

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Be happy! Mine has been since gw 1(?)

      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Just a silly joke !

    2. M2.0
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      I wouldn’t worry yet , most people doubled on Newcastle defence (myself included). Some trippled.. a long way to go

  3. George Sillett
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Pleased for Newcastle fans . They've had to endure some bad times but never fail to back their team .

    1. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      The back their team no matter the human rights record of their owners. That's the most impressive.

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        They have no choice as to owns their club. What do you expect them to do ?

        1. Indpush
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          N.C. are in the same league that he supports and yet here he is.

      2. El Presidente
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Here we go with the virtue signaling BS

    2. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      E-I-E-I-E-I-O

    3. Herger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      I breathed a sigh of relief for them when they got rid of Mike Ashley. They deserve some good times.

  4. Sharkytect
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Will I be getting a green arrows with 2 points?

    Currently ranked around £860,000

    1. Sharkytect
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Dunno why I put a pound symbol in there

      1. M2.0
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        €158,000 checking in

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      No but you'll be a few thousand pounds poorer.

    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Maybe if no hits

    4. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Yup! Small, but green.

    5. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Bow down to my colossal 4 points!

  5. RockLedge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Just looking ahead to GW29..

    Raya (bha) (mun) or…

    Ward (cry) (AVL) ????

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Ward could well be a transfer out if the Iverson starting rumours are to be believed

      1. RockLedge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Oh. Missed that one. Let’s see then.

  6. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Today was difficult day for Swedes. They have been so long thinking that they are so much better than people in their eastern neighbouring country. They didn't get into NATO today, so perhaps Isak doing well is consolation they needed. Hope it helps.

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      NATOMG wtf

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Not funny to have 1300 km border with Russia. They tried to bomb for example my mother and grandma dead. Now they are doing the exact same thing in Ukraine, targeting innocent women and children 🙁

        1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Sweden?

          1. Baps Hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Finland

          2. Baps Hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            I did mention ruSSiA above^

            Sweden used to fight wars with our (Finnish) boys. But aeroplanes were not used those days. Those wars didn't happen exactly "yesterday"... However, every Finnish schoolkid is still forced to to study Swedish at school for at least 2 years.

            1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 25 days ago

              Ah ok - I took the tone of the original post to be sarcastic/mocking, which doesn’t seem to be the case. Apologies!

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Did you know, by the way, that even the poorest alcoholics in Stockholm were able to speak Finnish 40-50 years ago while educated people couldn't?

      (Sorry for being "little" off topic)

      1. M2.0
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        I think someone was asking for relationship advice earlier regarding advice on accepting a gift from his gf’s parents for tickets to NY so i think you’re good on off topics mate haha

    3. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Well it was pretty easy to Isak

    4. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      I respect this level of off-topic divergence!

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Thx! Chat about B-52 flying over England was allowed here, so I decided to take little liberties 😉

    5. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      So desperate, they brought Ibrahimovic back into the squad

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        And they have Isak! What are they thinking? (if anything)

    6. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Fellow Finn here. I hope they get into NATO but I don't mind being first. 😉

  7. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Gabriel (LEI) or Henry (bha mun)?

    1. M2.0
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      How many Brighton attackers do you have? Being wary of clashes might be a factor

    2. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Tricky. Wondering similar (Pinnock or Zinchenko), might bring Estupinan back for one. I’m thinking keep the Brentford option as cheap bench fodder for the rest of the season

  8. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    And now we leave FPL behind for a couple of weeks

    (whoamikiddingillbecheckingitallthetime)

    1. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      .com

  9. jimmy12
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Current team with 2 FT
    Starred players don't have a double, who would you suggest to transfer?

    Ward
    Mee|Trippier|Estupinan|Botman
    Rashford|Maddison|March
    Haaland*|Toney|Kane*

    Raya|Saka*|Zinchenko*|Odegaard*

    1. M2.0
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Wait for the IB

  10. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Well done Isak buyers, but let’s not forget - the choice for most, was for a three game period and the others haven’t played at all yet.

    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      If last week taught us anything, it’s not to get carried away with scores midway through a gameweek…

    2. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      One of my ML rivals brought him in for a hit. And I hate that dude, I would give 2 months of.my income to beat that MF

      Rant over.

      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Embrace the hate!

        1. El Presidente
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Full on!!

      2. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        What else has he done to you?

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      I'll take it if he matches or beats Kane this GW. Hope Toney and Watkins can now get hauls. I went for Isak on WC as his price means I can keep Salah for the DGW, plus I'm a Newcastle fan.

    4. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Yes, but they have also time to get RC, get injured during the first minute and so on...

  11. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Genuinely delighted for the Isak pickers.

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Yes, they are few enough 😉

  12. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Why didn’t trippier take it if he picked up the ball?

    1. Letsgo!
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Because he know he will miss

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Phew then as avoided -2

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      So Isak was away from the pushing, gamesmanship and comments before the penalty. Isak said that Neves wasn't fooled and was in his ear, hence the celebration.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Oh ok

      2. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Yes, just noticed that I was 15 minutes behind you 😉

    3. M2.0
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      mind games, Isak was always taking it

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Goalkeepers have distracted pen takers. Newcastle coaching team had noticed that. Therefore Trippier taking the ball was the plan to let Isak concentrate on the pk without disturbance.

  13. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Oooh i didnt realise isak is just 2.2 percent ownedd

  14. JonnyOnionRings
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Delighted when a move pays off. Isak made me very happy tonight. Plenty of games left for everyone to get points.

    Just happy when it pans out

    1. Supersonic_
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Enjoy the Haul son

      1. JonnyOnionRings
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Thanks bud

    2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      So annoyed I missed out! I brought in Watkins but almost went for Isak. And Havertz. And Johnson. And Ings. And Felix. And Di Canio.

      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Andy Johnson from Palace?

        1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          10/10 callback

      2. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        I was going to pick all the top points scorers every week but changed my mind. So unlucky

        1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          There’s always next week

    3. DropkickMurphys
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Congrats!

    4. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Had Trippier and Botman (grrr), but thought well done anyone who bought Isak, and bad luck anyone who had Almiron.

  15. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Sanchez owners holding or binning?

    Who’s your swap choice, Kepa?

    1. JonnyOnionRings
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Binning but has to wait.

      I have Kepa already but Sanchez is blocking my third Brighton spot

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        I sold him for Kepa -4 week before, just to prepare for dgw. Allowed me to sell Martinelli for MacAllister(?) (Raya owner after WC).

    2. M2.0
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Steele is the rational choice

    3. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Binning as I want to maximize BB29. Most likely bringing in Steele or DDG

  16. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Bloody gutted. Well done all those who went with Isak. I couldn't find room for him. What an opportunity.

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Wish I had selected Isak instead of Watkins

      1. EffPeeEll
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Just click your heels Dorothy

      2. GC123
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Watkins hasn’t played yet. I fancy him to match Isak tomorrow. Plus he’s a safer pick. Isak tends to be in and out

  17. Shultan
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    If toney gets banned then iask will be popular! DGW29 & another 1 to be schedule soon

  18. Our Tiny Windows
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Who scores more?

    James and Maddison

    or Pinnock and Watkins

    1. yeahbuddy
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      J & M

    2. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Jmads

    3. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Oh good. That’s my head to head comparison

  19. Fake Madrid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Got nine pkayers playing twice in the following game week.
    Was going to plan to use Free Hit or Wild Card to maximise the points total.

    Got 8.6 million in the Bank.

    Have good players also,

    Undecided what to do with chips

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Keep the chips for later GWs.

  20. Drosiah
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    I know it’s a bit early but, any chance Haaland drops 0.1 from now till GW30, want to do Maddison next week & the week after Toney back to Haaland but I’m 0.1 short

    1. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Maybe tonight by the looks of it

      1. Drosiah
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Great news

  21. FourLokoLeipzig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    For GW29 only:

    (a) Iverson (Cry, AVL)
    (b) Steele (BRE, Bou)

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Iverson? Have I missed something?

      1. Supersonic_
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        I was thinking the same, is Ward likely to be out,

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Yep, respected itk says Iversen starts

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Obvs we will know b4 gw29 though

          2. Lord.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Not Rogers then.

          3. Supersonic_
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 25 days ago

            Nice one Rover, however this news is annoying haha

            See what happens tomorrow I guess.

    2. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      B

      1. FourLokoLeipzig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Thanks

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Let's see how Iversen fares first. Could be quality crap if not worse.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        ... just as* crap

  22. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Isaac owners got lucky

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      At least they can spell his name

      1. GC123
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Lol. This

      2. Indpush
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        Hahaha

  23. Our Tiny Windows
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    How would you improve this bench boost?

    Kepa Steele
    Trippier James Chilwell Estupinan Emerson
    Rashford Maddison Saka Odegaard Mitoma
    Kane Haaland Toney

    1. GC123
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      I’m not sure you could. Looks spot on. Well planned!

      1. Our Tiny Windows
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Oh thanks!

        1. Sheffield Wednesday
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Reckon sgw Arsenal (LEE) is as good a fixture as many double fixtures, so no need to ditch them this week. i.e. use the FT to replace anyone who gets ruled out before the deadline.

          1. Our Tiny Windows
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Ah ok I was actually most concerned about Arsenal so that’s reassuring.

            1. Sheffield Wednesday
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              Not to mention Haaland at home, even if a sgw, can be a monster.

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      How are you getting it? Hits needed?

      1. Our Tiny Windows
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        No I have 1FT and 0.2itb

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          If Toney gets a yellow, you have your answer

          1. Our Tiny Windows
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Ah true

    3. Ruinenlust
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Haaland out for DGWer

      1. Our Tiny Windows
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Pffffff I dunno. It’s Haaland! And people are selling. I think he’s a hold no matter what.

        1. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Selling Haaland for one week only is not worth it any longer imo. That time was for this week. Three game weeks for Watkins vs Haaland having only one was worth trying, but only one extra game for two transfers is a NO from me. With players like Kane, in form Salah and Haaland everything is possible, including blanks.

    4. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Estupunian to Shaw?

      1. Our Tiny Windows
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 25 days ago

        No funds I’m afraid. Only 0.2

        1. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          Sorry, didn't notice you have R James and impossible to know how much people have money itb. But don't worry about transfers yet, you are probaly forced to take at least one hit field starting XV

        2. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 25 days ago

          I would sell R James for Shaw, but I do understand you are not going to do it.

  24. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    LMS safety score currently -1 including autosubs.

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 25 days ago

      Good news is that I have zero atm 🙂 Bad news is that I am not in the competition.