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Two more Premier League matches kick off at 14:00 BST today.

Crystal Palace host Nottingham Forest, while Everton welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

TEAM NEWS

Chris Richards and Tyrick Mitchell, who were rested in Thursday’s UEFA Conference League play-off first-leg against Fredrikstad, return to the Crystal Palace starting XI.

Jefferson Lerma and Borna Sosa drop to the bench.

Eberechi Eze was replaced by £4.5m Justin Devenny in midweek, and the youngster keeps his place.

Forest are unchanged from the side that beat Brentford last time out.

New signings Douglas Luiz, James McAtee, Omari Hutchinson and Arnaud Kalimuendo are all on the bench.

Jack Grealish and Thierno Barry are both handed starts in Everton’s first outing in their new stadium.

Carlos Alcaraz and Beto have to make do with a place on the bench.

Danny Welbeck has been restored to the Brighton line-up in place of Georginio Rutter, who isn’t in the matchday squad.

LINE-UPS

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell, Sarr, Devenny, Mateta

Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Clyne, Sosa, Lerma, Esse, Rodney, Cardines, Edouard

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood

Subs: Gunn, Morato, Luiz, Kalimuendo, Jesus, Hutchinson, Yates, McAtee, Boly


Everton XI: Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Garner, Iroegbunam, Gueye, Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish, Barry

Subs: Travers, McNeil, Beto, Chermiti, Coleman, Alcaraz, Aznou, Armstrong, Onyango

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, O’Riley, Mitoma, Welbeck

Subs: Steele, Gruda, Hinshelwood, Milner, Boscagli, Kadioglu, Gomez, Veltman, Coppola

NEW: LIVE GAMEWEEK PAGE

New to Fantasy Football Scout this week is the Live Gameweek page, which you can see on the side menu.

Here you can follow the scores, watch the defensive contribution (DC) points roll in, see who the leading players are for xG and more as the games play out, as seen below:


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  1. tim
    • 16 Years
    7 months, 28 days ago

    Watkins to JP?

    1. Drizzle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      In isolation, probably not. If it saves you money to upgrade elsewhere, maybe.

    2. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      I’ve got JP and not ecstatic about holding, so probably better options

  2. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    7 months, 28 days ago

    Grealish train price watch....

  3. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 28 days ago

    Saka captain, Rutter and Palmer. Own Watkins also but don’t think he’s an awful hold

    Looking like a chip will be used for me this week

    1. Thanos
      • 4 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Saka Rutter Watkins for me.
      FH locked in.

      1. Qaiss
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Free-hit looks good but all of those 4 players will go down in price and they’re all playing crap anyway

      2. Qaiss
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        But yeah will weigh-up which chip is better to use

    2. mookie
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      They were not ruled out for next GW afaik.

  4. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 months, 28 days ago

    Anyone else got Dubravka, Esteve & VdV all with 6pts each and Beto (1pt cameo or less with YC) as first sub?

    #fplelite

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Oh and Palmer of course, with Beto masterclass being the replacement

    2. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      #reversejinx

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Geez, I hope so - Beto no show would be idea...

    3. didas
      • 4 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      I've got Fulham's King as first sub with VdV and Spence waiting in line after Palmer's no show.

  5. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 months, 28 days ago

    Current highest GW score has Timber (TC), triple Burnley with combined 32pts, Raya 6pts coming of the bench and Salah & Wood still to play lol

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      So 133pts with Salah & Wood to add - that'll be higher than me at the end of GW3, in one week

    2. Moon Dog
        7 months, 28 days ago

        That's absolutely disgusting.

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Filthy, indeed...

    3. Unknown1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Which game do I watch??

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Everton Brighton

    4. Unknown1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Both equally appealing

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        * appalling

      2. Unknown1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Haha

      3. Unknown1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Indeed

    5. adstomko
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      I’m not convinced by Free Hit later in the season for Palace’s potential cup run.
      In hindsight, wouldn’t it be better to take advantage of the 5 AFCON FTs and bench boost?

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        That's currently what I'm thinking - spread Salah money around the bench and BB....also more data and hidden gems into the mix...

        1. adstomko
          • 9 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          It some ways, it seems more profitable than free hit, especially when it’s only one fixture that’s being moved

    6. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      no strikers goals yet
      no dc points yet
      w/c spunked
      76 points after 2weeks ,3left
      who cares,been park with family,thats what matters

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Are you saying you have a life?

        1. Jordan.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          lol,h2h rival had (g)yokeres and he was crap ,to get 24 points might be the luckiest haul ever,,yep i have a life bob ,still wound up by lack of fortune and still no fekking sidebar on homepage

          1. Bobby Digital
            • 8 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Hey hey hey, I captained Gyokeres too. It was a genius move.

          2. chocolove
            • 15 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            If Gyo (C) gw 2 is crap and/or lucky
            So Salah (C) for whole season is masterclass?

      2. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Humble brag about a life outside of FPL

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          😉

      3. Qaiss
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        You’re a lucky man

      4. yousunkmybattleship
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Your focus on family is clearly adversely impacting your FPL game

    7. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      A Palace clean sheet would be much appreciated

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 7 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        With a Munoz banger

        1. JBG
          • 7 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Mateta*

    8. No Kane No Gain
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 28 days ago

      Still waiting for my first DC points, what does it feel like??

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Don't know, they've eluded me

      2. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Xhaka delivered for me yesterday, although feels underwhelming as it means I have Xkaha and started him...

      3. Moon Dog
          7 months, 28 days ago

          I only had Tarkowski ones against Leeds, but I was fuming after that penalty. So bittersweet so far.

        • F4L
          • 11 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          real good

        • waltzingmatildas
          • 15 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Same, plus still only one goal (Salah last week)!

        • Four Letter Wirtz
          • 10 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Palmer and Rutter no-shows mean I get Rodon's 2 DC points off the bench, feels bittersweet

      4. People in Preston
        • 15 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Does anyone know when the FFS H2H Leagues will be up and running?

        When I can see which league I'm in and check my performance?

        Or shall I come back in GW10 and hope it's working by then, if I remember?

        Thanks in advance.

        1. mookie
          • 12 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Sounds like they're not running anymore. Scroll down towards the end.
          https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/head-to-head-leagues

          1. People in Preston
            • 15 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Cheers mookie.

            That's the old skool truncated history, but they've cut the links to see which league you're in.

            They've renewed the league code on FPL (s947au), so I guess it will still happen.

            Probably around GW10, when everyone's already forgotten about it and don't really care. 😉

            1. People in Preston
              • 15 Years
              7 months, 28 days ago

              "What Happens next?

              After Gameweek 1, when the total number of managers taking part is known, the fixtures will be generated.

              An announcement will be made when this has happened, you can then check back here to find out who your opponents are for the first half of the season."

              Must have missed the announcement (or it'll come in GW10), but gotta love 'em for spamming me on here, and via email to sign up to their members area for £54.

              Which as FPL Virgin says, doesn't actually work.

      5. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 9 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        So many mid-priced midfielders I want. Semenyo, BJ, Reijnders, Mbeumo to name a few.
        Will happily load up on premium defenders if I hit WC.
        Also, which forward would you prioritize?
        A) Gyokeres
        B) João Pedro
        C) Wood

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          All three would be ideal, with less in defense?

          1. My heart goes Salalalalah
            • 9 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            On WC definitely mate

        2. Bobby Digital
          • 8 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          B or C, if Wood hauls today then him... He has better fixtures

          1. My heart goes Salalalalah
            • 9 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            I'm also thinking Wood 1st. Cheers Bob

        3. F4L
          • 11 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          gyokeres in a month, probably wood now

          1. My heart goes Salalalalah
            • 9 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Thanks

      6. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Everton 2 - 1 Brighton
        Palace 1 - 1 Forest
        Fulham 1 - 2 Man United

        1. lilmessipran
          • 13 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          I hav 3 defenders in these games.. I will take my clean sheets, thanks

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Will Everton or Man United score 3?

        2. F4L
          • 11 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          will go

          1-1
          0-1
          1-3

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            I've got Forest defense too

            Benched Sels tho

      7. Saka White Rice
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 28 days ago

        Why did Dango not play the first game?

        1. Moon Dog
            7 months, 28 days ago

            He signed on the 16th August. The day before the Forest game. At least let him move into his new house.

          • F4L
            • 11 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            was still in the process of signing

          • AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            He wasn't unchained

          • chocolove
            • 15 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Transfer process

        2. DeSelby
          • 3 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Nice to just wake up and be immediately fuming.

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            About what?

            Sleeping in or getting out of the wrong side of the bed?

            1. DeSelby
              • 3 Years
              7 months, 28 days ago

              Rutter.

              But not to worry. I'm sure I'll suffer worse indignities today.

              1. AC/DC AFC
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                7 months, 28 days ago

                It will continue the weekend in the similar vein to be fair.

        3. PartyTime
          • 4 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Rotten luck for Rutter owners. Really sucks tbh

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Not worth fuming about

          2. Zenith UK
            • 9 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            What happened? Just got in

          3. riot
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            vdv off the bench it's alright

        4. panda07
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Eveton's new stadium looks class - steep stands to create atmosphere.

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            It almost looks better from outside

            Unfortunately being built on a dock there's only 1 end in and out and come January it will be cold on a windy day you'd expect

            Sunderland can be freezing too, on the river Wear.

          2. BIGREDDOG
            • 8 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            its proper isnt it

        5. keefy59
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Everton fan here
          New stadium plus 3 home debuts .
          What could possibly go wrong ?

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Think you'll be okay

            Need to score first

            As ever

        6. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Is that safe standing in that horseshoe at the bottom of the South Stand at Everton?

        7. Zenith UK
          • 9 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Another day... ANOTHER pop-up! Get rid of it already, Jesus.

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Wasting your time, they don’t give a toss.

          2. RICICLE
            • 3 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Extremely annoying ain’t it

          3. chocolove
            • 15 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            End it soon!

          4. panda07
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Jesus can't help you I'm afraid, the pop-ups are here to stay!

        8. PartyTime
          • 4 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Where Mateta goal ffs?!

          1. F4L
            • 11 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            murillo said nope

        9. Mighty Duck
          • 1 Year
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Welcome new home, Evertonians

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Easy access, for ducks.

            1. Mighty Duck
              • 1 Year
              7 months, 28 days ago

              Lol

        10. RICICLE
          • 3 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Just unbelievable, what the hell has happened to Rutter? Of course this happens…..

          1. RICICLE
            • 3 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Nobody know then?

        11. Hughes Your Daddy
          • 13 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Sangare "Sainsburys carpark" 😀

        12. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          That drum at Palace is getting on my wick. They should be banned. 😡

        13. F4L
          • 11 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          lacroix yc 🙁

        14. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Mitoma close

        15. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 months, 28 days ago

          Welbeck with the ball behind him from 6 yards and over the bar.

          South Stand awaits it's first goal!

          1. Moon Dog
              7 months, 28 days ago

              Havertz-esque finish. Feeling very fortunate as a Tarkowski owener so far...

          2. JBG
            • 7 Years
            7 months, 28 days ago

            Any Palace fans here? Are you guys going to replace Eze with a new signing? Asking because watching the match so far, you can see, already, that his creativity is sorely missed.