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

    Weren't there negative points, like -2, to a players who gives a penalty a few seasons ago?

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nah

  2. Digital-Real
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    so who went balls deep with Newcastle defenders?

    1. Flynniesta
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Trippier & Botman here

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Trippier and Botman, not balls deep but definetly a few inches in

      1. Steevo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Just the tip

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

        Same two, but my balls are not that close to my feet.

    3. M2.0
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Botman has always been the worst option out of him and Schar despite the price difference. I got Schar and Botman punished me anyway, can’t win in this game. ha

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

        You haven't heard the story about chain and weakest link?!?

    4. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bot & Trippier here. Multiple top 1k league leader went triple.

    5. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I was going to go Pope/Schar/Trippier as best defence in the league but felt since getting to the League Cup Final have started to ship goals so kept with just one Trippier

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

      Trippier and Schar. Dreams of them combining for a goal. But am I, in fact… mudded?

  3. Ten Hag of Bud
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Knew I should have taken James instead of Trippier. The Almiron news made me bring in Trippier because I wanted a Newcastle player in... Still time... Let's see a beautiful free kick from him.

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

      You’ll be feeling relieved you went without James, disaster waiting to happen

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

    The only good thing in this match is UHD quality resolution.

  5. Yank Revolution
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Botman, you clod.

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Isak the best you can do?

  6. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Need a Trippier corner assist with Botman scoring the header

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

      Yes please

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

      Botman owners don't deserve good things

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

      A dream I’m afraid.

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

      I asked for that on previous(?) page and look what happened:(

  7. adidasOriginals
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bit of a question.
    I was under the impression the first regular transfer you made on your free hit week actually counted as your regular transfer for the next game week.
    If that makes sense?
    I made the transfer as normal so didn't press the free hit button.

    1. djman102
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Once you press the FH, all transfers for that GW get included in it. Team reverts to previous deadline after

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

        Thanks pal!

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nope. All transfer are wiped when you press FH

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

        Thought I was being clever transferring Darwin for Watkins. Aaargh!

    3. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If you press the free hit button, all transfers revert the next GW. As far as I know.

      If you didn't press the free hit button (seems to be what you said?), then you just made a transfer. But you must've pressed it - why else would you be asking? I'm confused.

  8. Paqueta Rice
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If Ayew is onside there that has to be a pen?

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

      Ref has had an absolute howler of a first half, it's possible he/VAR got it wrong.

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He's all over the place. Though better than the ref last time Newcastle played Forest away. Two penalties and two red cards for Newcastle that had the suspensions overturned afterwards.

    2. djman102
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds like they didn't even check the offside

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thought Burn might have played him on.

  9. EffPeeEll
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Football a game of two halves
    #
    FPL a game of 10 minutes -

  10. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Already regretting not getting navas on my WC. Forest defence way underestimated, they have 2 fab fixtures.

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

      Rubbish away from home. Still I may be tempted to move Ward to him next week

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      plus Johnson if fit upfront - home form is good

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

      Really?!?

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

        Looking for a different striker that not everyone has - 30/70 at moment,
        if Toney get suspended in GW28 so misses games in GW29 then
        possible 50/50 with Havertz

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

      3rd time they hit the post, 1st it goes in.

  11. villa_til_i_die
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Just off record, who’s everyone’s 3 to go down this season?, changes every week!

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

      Southampton
      Bournemouth
      Leeds United

      Who is yours

      Noticed Palace sack their manager today
      wonder if get a bounce reaction against Arseanl
      & bides time during the IB to sign a new manager

      1. villa_til_i_die
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I probably agree with you there!, Everton and w ham disappoint again, but will have enough to survive, just. Just as well palace have the points in the bag!

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

      Leeds
      Bournemouth
      Southampton

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

        Ditto

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think Southampton & Everton will go down. Leicester, West Ham, Forest, Wolves should be fine. As a Leeds fan I don't really want to consider the in between too much right now, but at least there's plenty of competition

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

    Isaaak G

    1. Berkshire Hafaway-Line
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You don't suck. Don't be so hard on yourself.

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

        Thanks mate...needed that 😀

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      what a time to score

  13. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Izak G

  14. Paqueta Rice
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Isak goal

  15. Sandy Ravage
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    TOON

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

      Nice finish

  16. djman102
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Willock A

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

    Havertz or Isak?

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

      Felix?

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Rather pick Ings. Felix seems all fart

  18. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Well taken goal

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

    I dont think Ive ever had a return from double defence.

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

      Start playing them more often!

  20. Alcapaul
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Isak looking good for 31 if Newcastle get the double

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe even 29 if/when gets his YC this GW

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        *when Toney

  21. JonnyOnionRings
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Isak!!!

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Congrats 😀

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

        Thanks bud!

        Big second half now hopefully.

        Then we got double Chelsea wing backs tomorrow!!

  22. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Isak is a great pick. Really wish I had been bolder and gone for him.

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

      Easy to say now though

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

        It became easier when Wilson longer term issues came up, but was always going to pick Watkins over him.

    2. JonnyOnionRings
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Very happy to have brought him in

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

      That template front 3 was pretty difficult to go against this week

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

        True. Watkins is just a really sensible pick. I found it very hard to argue against it considering form and fixtures.

    4. Digital-Real
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      let's hope Toney scores a few tomorrow and rewards the faithful with a booking.

    5. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I went Isak, Toney and Watkins. I'm be behind the sofa for Kane's match!

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

        Well done, paying off!

  23. Total Slotball
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Nott F and Steve Cooper gets a lot of credit. But really they’re quite rubbish. Very lucky team

    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      How so (genuine question - I don't watch them)?

      1. Total Slotball
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        For the player quality they have, the football is awful. Defensively they’re cut open at ease every game. I rated Steve Cooper much higher than what I’m seeing

        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Do they play a settled team nowadays, set patterns of play etc? I see JLingz seems to be binned off.

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looked decent in the first half tbf

      1. Total Slotball
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Apart from Newcastle hitting the post/bar 3 times and getting over ran yeah…

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

        This

  24. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Am I the only person that still has Henry? Seems crazy to me how many people did Henry > Chilwell this week. I'm lucky I got Chilwell on GW26 WC. That has saved me that transfer and put me 10 points up after the haul in GW26.

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

      Yeah you're the only person.

    2. Woy_is_back
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Who's Henry

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

        The train engine

    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You are amazing. You just basically said you would have made the same transfer had you not already got Chilwell. 🙄

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

        I didn't say it was wrong to get Chilwell.

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

          Of course you wouldn't, because you own Chilwell.

        2. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I know. You said that it seems crazy how many sold Henry for Chilwell - then basically said you would’ve done the same if you didn’t own Chilwell already

    4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Got both

    5. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm surprised how many sold Estupinan actually

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

        I didn't, but do kinda see the logic - but that's if you're dead-set on transferring him back in for 29.

    6. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah. Out of 11 million players. Just you

      1. Just A Hat
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Come back Pumpkinhead 🙁

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 16 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yo buddy. . Just having a bit of time out.

    7. djman102
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Some of us kept Henry and did Tarko to Chilwell for a hit

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

      Really not sure what exactly is crazy about the Henry > Chilwell move. LEI, bri, mun hardly the most appealing fixtures and Chilwell has attacking potential a better GW28 fixture and has even been considered a potential captain option this week..

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He doesn’t think it’s crazy. It was a clumsy boast that he hot Chilwell gw26.

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          *got

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

          Ah ok. Wasn't even 10 points up, as other defenders didn't get 0.

  25. Hairy Potter
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Maybe going Isak on my WC might pay off

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

      Nice punt

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, less of a brag about me having Trippier and Botman as well!

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

      Anything that keeps Trip clear of any points is good with me

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Happy for you bud

  26. RamboRN
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Where is my botman assist

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      In Willocks bag

  27. Woy_is_back
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Isak was an obvious pick. Damn amateurs

  28. JBG
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    On more goal NFO, wish I was more bold on my FH and not go Trippier.

  29. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best Sanchez replacement for BB29 & onwards?

    Other keeper Raya

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

      Ward or Kepa depending on funds elsewhere, I went Ward to save the dollar.

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

      Kepa rotates nice-ish with Raya (even if you'll play Kepa mostly).

      Can't rule out Steele with the doubles but always a chance he comes back in.

      Pope is not a horrible choice. Nor is de Gea

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

      Cheers

  30. Cola
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    ML Rival has Isak. Aurier defending makes me vomit!