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Two pivotal fixtures in many Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers’ seasons take place this evening.

Liverpool v Fulham and Manchester City v West Ham United both get underway at 20:00 BST.

‘The only secure route into Man City’s backline’TM is, wouldn’t you know it, benched this evening: Ederson is among the substitutes at the Etihad as Stefan Ortega comes in for a rare Premier League start.

Pep Guardiola confirmed ahead of kick-off that the Brazilian is being rested amid the busy schedule.

Bernardo Silva and the fit-again Nathan Ake also come into the side as Manuel Akanji and Ilkay Gundogan drop to the bench.

Kevin De Bruyne is missing altogether, so won’t have played one minute of Double Gameweek 34.

West Ham’s changes are all enforced, with Declan Rice, Tomas Soucek and Nayef Aguerd absent through illness and Kurt Zouma injured.

Aaron Cresswell, Thilo Kehrer, Angelo Ogbonna and Flynn Downes come into a more defensive-looking line-up, with David Moyes presumably set to line up in a wing-back system.

There are rests for a handful of Liverpool players, too, with Andrew Robertson, Harvey Elliott and Cody Gakpo dropping to the bench.

Jordan Henderson, Kostas Tsimikas and Darwin Nunez return to the starting XI.

Diogo Jota, who was yet again a doubt with a back problem, is a substitute for the second straight match.

Marco Silva has been the busiest manager of the evening, although two of his five changes are enforced because of season-ending injuries to Andreas Pereira and Tim Ream.

Harrison Reed, Kenny Tete and Bobby DeCordova-Reid are benched, meanwhile.

Into the side come Cedric Soares, Issa Diop, Tom Cairney, Teddy Lukic and the fit-again Willian.

GAMEWEEK 34 LINE-UPS

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Tsimikas, Henderson, Fabinho, Jones, Salah, Nunez, Diaz.

Subs: Gomez, Milner, Gakpo, Elliott, Jota, Robertson, Carvalho, Matip, Kelleher.

Fulham XI: Leno, Cedric, Adarabioyo, Diop, A Robinson, Lukic, Palhinha, Wilson, Cairney, Willian, Vinicius.

Subs: Rodak, Tete, Duffy, Reed, Kebano, Solomon, Reid, James, Harris.


Manchester City XI: Ortega; Walker, Dias, Ake; Stones, Rodri, Bernardo, Alvarez; Mahrez, Grealish, Haaland.

Subs: Ederson, Phillips, Gundogan, Laporte, Gomez, Akanji, Perrone, Foden, Lewis.

West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Kehrer, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Emerson, Downes, Fornals, Paqueta, Bowen, Antonio.

Subs: Areola, Anang, Johnson, Lanzini, Cornet, Ings, Benrahma.



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  1. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    This looks like Pep’s first choice back 4 (plus Rodri) for Real Madrid. Rotation vs Leeds?

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      F***K KNOWS

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Luke might know

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

    Clear pen

    1. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      X2

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      1. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Think we all agree you’re the moron here Buddy. You’re mum must surely need her phone back by now.

        1. Sure You Did
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Another mistake ridden comment LOL.

          1. RICICLE
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            Aw it is a shame. Have you only just learnt how to spell and getting confused again? Have you had a fall?

            We’re all here for you mate

          2. hoganzo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            Christ. Can the mods kick someone for being an incessant bore? Most people grow out of being an edgelord online.

            1. Shultan
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              I know this guys just a wind up merchant desperate for attention.

              1. RICICLE
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 8 months ago

                Gotta feel sorry for him

        2. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Don't bother with him. He is trolling.

          1. RICICLE
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            I know i just find it hilarious haha! I use him for amusement

    3. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Wow! Must be the first time city haven't been given a penalty then. They seem to be given one every single game!

    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      At least the Grealish assist is worth something to me

  3. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    I'm a West Ham fan, and that's a penalty...

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

      I'm a Haaland capatainer, and that's a penalty...

      1. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I'm also a Haaland captainer 😀 So double whammy for me. West Ham conceding another and me losing OR to Haaland!

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      1. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Kherer went through Haaland's ankle, then played the ball, then brought him down... but OK, I'm the idiot

        1. Sure You Did
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Watch again.

          1. Zenith UK
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            I did, I haven't seen him touch the ball first once

            1. Sure You Did
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              Keep watching until you see the obvious.

              1. Zenith UK
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 8 months ago

                Still waiting...

                1. Sure You Did
                  • 2 Years
                  2 years, 8 months ago

                  It wasn't a pen, I saved you the time.

  4. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Coufal hammy

  5. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    How is that Stones one not a penalty either? We're so lucky 😀

  6. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Coufal twangy

  7. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Don’t captain Salah they said, Haaland might score back to back hat-trick they said. I must stop reading this content lol

    1. tbos83
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Come off it

      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Now that you said it, I just might!

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Easily persuaded?

    2. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I only captained Haaland because I misunderstood EO, now I've learned 😀

    3. ‘Tis the Season
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Advice on here generally $uck$ $55

    4. Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      When you say 'they' do you actually mean you said that?

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/25836456

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Comment below too.

        1. Bartowski
          • 15 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Yep got sound advice there to TC Salah.

      2. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Yup I said it before I changed my mind hahah:) It’s fine in the end, not gonna leave community…

        1. GENERATION X
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Shame

    5. it lies in the proles
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      They both have similar points….

      Much worse all those who recommended playing Watkins and benching Ode.

  8. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Any sign of Jota?

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Not yet unfortunately

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        >:(

        1. RICICLE
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Hopefully soon man!

    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      We won’t get his goal until after the 80th minute.

    3. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      On for Nunez on 75

  9. bigwig
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    the Haaland one is a blatant pen, no idea what GNev is on about

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Neville is a clown.

  10. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Coufal hamstring. Owners lucky as he won't get more minus points.

  11. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    My (K)dB punt didn’t pay off. What could have been with a low scoring Haaland(VC)…

  12. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Coufal gettng to 60 will win or lose someone a ML

  13. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Gakpo coming on soon

    1. Effe
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I hope so

      1. Silecro
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Commentary said he is preparing to go in

        1. Scots Gooner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          In?

  14. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Can Stones come off now please?

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Would love that

      1. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Then West Ham can go win the game! 😀

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Please keep him on so I can gain 6points (fingers cross) & you never know maybe a corner assist or even a goal?

      Jota - hope Klopp brings on for last 20mins

  15. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Any Haaland (TC’ers) on here?

    1. tim
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks Tim.

    2. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      yes - before today on 24points which is ok - really need a score tonight for ML

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

      Yes

    4. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Yep

    5. Chalobah's Witness
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      yes as this was the week to do it. absolutely no regrets just terrible luck

    6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

      Disappointing with one goal. I get he didn’t blank but when he’s banging in hat tricks so often one goal v Fulham and West Ham is a bit rubbish

    7. Crystal Alice
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Yesssssss

  16. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Haaland could do with a rest Pep.

  17. Scalper
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Tsimikas CS banked

  18. Bluetiger1
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    City nervous - West Ham playing well

    City need another goal

  19. Better off with a pin and a…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Ake to Stones working out well.

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      congrats

  20. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Will you sub Jota and Gapko in already?!!

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Gakpo is on. Jota is injured.

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Yes!

    2. ‘Tis the Season
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Are they preparing them. Load shedding in South Africa.. 🙁

  21. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Alvarez is terrible tonight

  22. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Jota won’t come on, will he?

  23. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Both games are very boring, waiting for Brighton tomorrow to watch some real football again

    1. ‘Tis the Season
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      True, they don’t get to smash United every week either

  24. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    FPL has been rough lately, these things seem to happen a lot to me this year...

    1pt in double from Ederson. Kepa even has more
    3 points between Mitoma, MacAllister and March so far in the double
    Brought him Jota after Forest and he's not playing as frequently

  25. Sure You Did
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    So glad I captained Salah.

    1. Supersonic_
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Wish I'd gone for him, oh well.

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

      Sure You Did

    3. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Might get you into the top 1mil if you’re lucky

    4. Sun God Nika
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I’ll be in heaven in he gets one more

    5. JBG
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Timing.

    6. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Oh god the spelling mistakes there haha

    7. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Lolz

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        At least you can spell

  26. Fellaini's Fro
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Sold Ake and bought kdb this week. These man city "injuries" are killing me

  27. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Haaland g

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

      That's we go!

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

        So good I forgot how to spell

  28. fantasist
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Haaland G

  29. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Looked off?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe not

    2. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Stevie Wonder?

    3. ‘Tis the Season
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      No OMG? Nuts..

  30. x.jim.x
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Boring Haaland boring scores