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The Premier League action gets underway at Elland Road at 12:30 BST, a match that features one of just two teams to play twice in Gameweek 36.

Newcastle United’s ‘double’ begins with a visit to Leeds United, with a home game against Brighton & Hove Albion to follow on Thursday.

Virtually all of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) interest in the lunchtime kick-off is on the Magpies, then, and the team news is broadly positive for the key Fantasy assets on show.

Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak start together for the second match running, the former presumably set to lead the line again and the latter stationed on the left flank.

Eddie Howe has made only one change from the team beaten 2-0 by Arsenal last Sunday, with Miguel Almiron replacing Jacob Murphy on the right wing.

As for the hosts, Sam Allardyce has recalled top scorer Rodrigo Moreno at the expense of the benched Wilfried Gnonto.

Patrick Bamford keeps his place.

The cheapest ‘forward’ in FPL, £4.0m-rated Sam Greenwood, also starts, as does Robin Koch.

Adam Forshaw and Marc Roca are back among the substitutes as a result.

Above: The Gameweek 36 ‘effective ownership’ stats of the top 10,000 FPL managers

Isak is the most-captained player of the Gameweek if we look at LiveFPL’s numbers for the current top 10,000 Fantasy managers, handed the armband by almost two-thirds of them.

GAMEWEEK 36 LINE-UPS

Leeds United XI: Robles, Ayling, Firpo, Koch, Bamford, Harrison, Rodrigo, Kristensen, McKennie, Wober, Greenwood.

Subs: Meslier, Forshaw, Aaronson, Roca, Summerville, Struijk, Rutter, Gnonto, Gray.

Newcastle United XI: Pope, Trippier, Botman, Schar, Joelinton, Wilson, Isak, Almiron, Willock, Burn, Guimares.

Subs: Dubravka, Dummett, Gordon, Saint-Maximin, Lewis, Targett, Manquillo, Murphy, Anderson.



  1. Ten Hag of Bud
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Just uncanny how many times the early game kills my ACCA. It is no fun at all!

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Every time. I just avoid it now.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Mugs game. Unexpected results happen every week.

    3. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I get around this by placing multiple ACCAs.

      One even came in yesterday, 3 ton the richer.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I was losing on roulette then hit a thousand to one lightening strike and stopped!

        1. St Pauli Walnuts
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Blimey, result! I only dabble with that stuff with free chips. I like to keep some semblance of false control!

  2. Vinyl78LP
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Wheres my Willock (c) assist ?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Cross only brushed Firpos fingertips. Needs full hand contact to be deemed an assist.

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Is that a rule?

        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Must be

    2. Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Why was it removed, strange!

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I think it's been credited.

        Hazz posted a link above.

        1. Salalalalah
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Still no assist, was it someone else who crossed?

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            No

    3. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I thought Wilson crossed it, was surprised but happy to see willock assist, own both

  3. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Alying needs testing 🙂

    1. RedJive79
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I thought that. Is he alright?

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Amphetamine?

      He's warming up for a Saturday night at the Corn Exchange.

  4. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Just seen no Kepa ffs

  5. Riverside Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    My J Murphy gamble paid off bigtime

  6. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Hasn't Kepa been playing pretty well for Chelsea? Lampard the fraud!

    1. noissimbus
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Lampard going with differentials now to try and beat opponents.

      1. OverTinker
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        hahaha

      2. Fred54
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Lol

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      He's been okay but not as good as pre-Lampard (not surprising, Lampard doesn't set us up that well defensively).

      Mendy was a Lampard purchase so always thought he'd get at least 2.game before the end of the season.

      Part of the reason why I did get Ederson with the double in mind, although that hasn't worked out too well either.

  7. PlayPercentage
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Double Newcastle defence didn't go so well (Trips, Burn)...
    I can see them being outscored this week by the single game players on my bench.

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      The last half dozen games of the season make the lottery look predictable.

  8. Scalper
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    That Wilson YC was a 13% rank drop. Ouch.

  9. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    What game to watch?

    1. Sure You Did
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Man U, for the comedic value.

    2. Spg76
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Chelsea Forest

      1. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        🙂

    3. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      We in Serbia have multi

  10. Sure You Did
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Isak to be rested next game.

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Aww still vying for attention, bless

    2. Spg76
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Massive Isak(c) fail. Gutted

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Rested for what? They need points.

      1. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Don’t feed it 🙂

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      They don't play for 5 days, he'll be fine. Probably really depends on who Howe wants for Leicester

      1. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Biggest troll child on here bud, don’t feed it haha

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Ah didn't notice it was him, although you're responding more 😛

          1. RICICLE
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Someone has to help these people 🙂

    5. Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      So desperate...

    6. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hmm. Depends if Howe thought both starting worked today or not.

    7. mdm
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looks likely now

      1. Sure You Did
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I own him but apparently I’m a troll for suggesting it. Captainers lashing out. Understandable.

        1. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          They’re hurting

        2. mdm
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I have him, too

  11. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Looking ahead to next week any changes or roll FT for 2 in GW38?

    Ederson
    TAA Shaw Estu
    Rashford Bruno Salah Mitoma MacA
    Haaland (C) Wilson

    Kepa Trippier Schar Greenwood

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You'll probably want a 3rd City player.

      1. jonnybhoy
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Any suggestions where. Not sure if i fancy any. Would be salah >someone i would imagine but want Salah back for 38

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          KDB maybe. S'ton is pretty meh so maybe Salah stays. I'll probably sell him in DGW fever and take some hits.

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Salah to KDB

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Rashford to Mahrez or Foden?

  12. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Got Estupinan coming on for Rashford. Running out of subs if Stones and Grealish are missing too...

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I definitely think Grealish plays and less sure of Stones but think he will too. In the minority though

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I hope you're right about Grealish...

  13. Sandy Ravage
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Best 3rd City player for DGW 37:
    A - Stones
    B - Mahrez
    C - KDB

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      C if you have the money. They're not really comparable tbh.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Need the next 2 lineups. Might sell Mahrez next GW.

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Agree with this. If KDB gets rested tomorrow I think he's a dead cert for me

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah, that's one way of looking at it.

  14. Fred54
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Where's my *checks notes* Willock assist?!

    1. Jengkreng
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yep strange

    2. TyroneGAA
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      they have removed it .. they added a comment on twitter about giving the assist to willock but the post was online when the points where on fpl.. they removed them after so I think they are gone

    3. Traction Engine Foot
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      It's daylight robbery!

    4. Vinyl78LP
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Willock (c) cross directly handled, var checked for contact, penalty awarded, penalty scored - there can be no other outcome ?

    5. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Made a joke before, but I don't think we're getting them now. As if I needed another reason not to play this game anymore.

    6. Jengkreng
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      So strange they remove..why...because of his passing/crossing they get the penalty

      1. Fitzy.
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Not sure his cross caused Firpo to jump up and touch the ball though

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          He was the reason the ball was there.

        2. Fred54
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          They have never bothered to this specific about it before.

        3. Salalalalah
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Ball didn't appear out of nowhere, of course Willock crossed it and ball caused all the action

          1. Fitzy.
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            So Firpo had no choice but to jump up and touch it? I think it should be awarded, but I can also see why it might not be.

            1. Traction Engine Foot
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Why does what Firpo chooses to do even come into it? The rule's always been that if a player handballs directly the player who plays the ball gets the assist.

              1. Fitzy.
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                "I think it should be awarded"

  15. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Dalot time to leave or hold?

  16. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    🙁

    https://twitter.com/BigManBakar/status/1657378483415261184

    0.31 non pen xG for Schar today - that's more than Wilson & Isak combined.

    Incredible how he has dodged so many points this season, having scored just once from ∼4.8 xG!

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hopefully a goal vs brighton.

    2. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      It's almost like a centreback NOT constantly scoring isn't a strange thing.

    3. Sure You Did
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      When him over Trip. Once Trips OG gets added, it will be even better.

    4. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Think he’ll be in my GW1 side next season, pending price difference to Trippier

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I reckon Newcastle go for another CB. Mins less secure, especially with Europe. Almost a constant injury worry!

  17. Sandy Ravage
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Best way to get Man U players for the DGW 37:
    A - Raya > DDG
    B - Mings > Shaw
    C - Mahrez > Rashford (if fit)
    D - Avoid Man U players

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      a
      b

  18. Skout
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    As a Wilson owner and Isak (C), would I have been better off Isak or Wilson taking the second pen ?

    1. Jengkreng
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      wilson already convert one..so less pressure i think

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      More bonus but your big differential probably was better.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Isak would have been better. EO gain for Isak 200 - 141 vs Wilson 100 - 49

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You'd have been better off captaining Wilson.

    4. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Isak coz you'd have 6bps and wilson probably still on one or two baps

  19. Gazzpfc
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Captaining Isak over Wilson fail

    1. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Could be worse, plenty of Trippier cappers.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Half way in tbf

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I have no issues with it, nobody else in my MLs has Wilson and a lot had to take a hit to bring in Isak, some didn't captain him too

  20. Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Trippier continued with his customary 1 pointer
    Willock owners are robbed though, clear assist

  21. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    MU only conceded 8 goals at Home and 33 goals away, that is an atrocious away record.

  22. fish&chips
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Only got luke Shaw on the bench in the 3 o clocks. Hoping for some uneventful 1-1s

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Shaw in my XI but only one, Porro first on the bench though so certainly keeping an eye there in case Grealish doesn't show. Brought him in as a punt for the last 2 weeks

  23. Sandy Ravage
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Raya (tot) + Mings (liv) > DDG + Shaw (bou, CHE) worth -4?

  24. white91
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Pretty happy I captained Wilson, every time I’ve taken it off Haaland this season I’ve been made to pay, hopefully he scores next game too.

  25. Paqueta Rice
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Antony ruining a Shaw assist

  26. TKC07
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Shaw trying to ruin Anthony blank..

  27. Glasner Ball
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    EZE goal!!!

  28. Glasner Ball
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Eze on for Rashford worked well 🙂

  29. Red Star Toro
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Watkins so close to Moreno assist

  30. Original Sin
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Will grealish play? He is blocking my shaw points