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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
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Watkins to JP?

    1. Drizzle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

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

    2. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

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

  2. The Philosopher
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Grealish train price watch....

  3. Qaiss
    1 year, 2 months 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
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Saka Rutter Watkins for me.
      FH locked in.

      1. Qaiss
        1 year, 2 months 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
        1 year, 2 months ago

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

    2. mookie
      1 year, 2 months ago

      They were not ruled out for next GW afaik.

  4. Jafooli
    1 year, 2 months 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
      1 year, 2 months ago

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

    2. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

      #reversejinx

      1. Jafooli
        1 year, 2 months ago

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

    3. didas
      1 year, 2 months ago

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

  5. Jafooli
    1 year, 2 months 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
      1 year, 2 months 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
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

      That's absolutely disgusting.

      1. Jafooli
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Filthy, indeed...

  6. Unknown1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Which game do I watch??

    1. Bobby Digital
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Everton Brighton

  7. Unknown1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Both equally appealing

    1. Jafooli
      1 year, 2 months ago

      * appalling

    2. Unknown1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Haha

    3. Unknown1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Indeed

  8. adstomko
    1 year, 2 months 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
      1 year, 2 months 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
        1 year, 2 months ago

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

  9. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 2 months 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
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Are you saying you have a life?

      1. Jordan.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        1 year, 2 months 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
          1 year, 2 months ago

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

        2. chocolove
          1 year, 2 months ago

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

    2. Jafooli
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Humble brag about a life outside of FPL

      1. Jafooli
        1 year, 2 months ago

        😉

    3. Qaiss
      1 year, 2 months ago

      You’re a lucky man

    4. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Your focus on family is clearly adversely impacting your FPL game

  10. F4L
    1 year, 2 months ago

    A Palace clean sheet would be much appreciated

    1. No Kane No Gain
      1 year, 2 months ago

      With a Munoz banger

      1. JBG
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Mateta*

  11. No Kane No Gain
    1 year, 2 months ago

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

    1. Bobby Digital
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Don't know, they've eluded me

    2. Jafooli
      1 year, 2 months ago

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

    3. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

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

    4. F4L
      1 year, 2 months ago

      real good

    5. waltzingmatildas
      1 year, 2 months ago

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

    6. Four Letter Wirtz
      1 year, 2 months ago

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

  12. People in Preston
    1 year, 2 months 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
      1 year, 2 months 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
        1 year, 2 months 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
          1 year, 2 months 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.

  13. My heart goes Salalalalah
    1 year, 2 months 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
      1 year, 2 months ago

      All three would be ideal, with less in defense?

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        1 year, 2 months ago

        On WC definitely mate

    2. Bobby Digital
      1 year, 2 months ago

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

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        1 year, 2 months ago

        I'm also thinking Wood 1st. Cheers Bob

    3. F4L
      1 year, 2 months ago

      gyokeres in a month, probably wood now

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Thanks

  14. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 2 months ago

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

    1. lilmessipran
      1 year, 2 months ago

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

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Will Everton or Man United score 3?

    2. F4L
      1 year, 2 months ago

      will go

      1-1
      0-1
      1-3

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        1 year, 2 months ago

        I've got Forest defense too

        Benched Sels tho

  15. Saka White Rice
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Why did Dango not play the first game?

    1. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

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

    2. F4L
      1 year, 2 months ago

      was still in the process of signing

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

      He wasn't unchained

    4. chocolove
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Transfer process

  16. DeSelby
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Nice to just wake up and be immediately fuming.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

      About what?

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

      1. DeSelby
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Rutter.

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

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          1 year, 2 months ago

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

  17. PartyTime
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Rotten luck for Rutter owners. Really sucks tbh

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Not worth fuming about

    2. Zenith UK
      1 year, 2 months ago

      What happened? Just got in

    3. riot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

      vdv off the bench it's alright

  18. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 2 months ago

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

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months 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
      1 year, 2 months ago

      its proper isnt it

  19. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 2 months ago

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

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Think you'll be okay

      Need to score first

      As ever

  20. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 2 months ago

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

  21. Zenith UK
    1 year, 2 months ago

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

    1. THE Wild Rover
      1 year, 2 months ago

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

    2. RICICLE
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Extremely annoying ain’t it

    3. chocolove
      1 year, 2 months ago

      End it soon!

    4. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

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

  22. PartyTime
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Where Mateta goal ffs?!

    1. F4L
      1 year, 2 months ago

      murillo said nope

  23. Mighty Duck
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Welcome new home, Evertonians

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Easy access, for ducks.

      1. Mighty Duck
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Lol

  24. RICICLE
    1 year, 2 months ago

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

    1. RICICLE
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Nobody know then?

  25. Hughes Your Daddy
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Sangare "Sainsburys carpark" 😀

  26. THE Wild Rover
    1 year, 2 months ago

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

  27. F4L
    1 year, 2 months ago

    lacroix yc 🙁

  28. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Mitoma close

  29. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 2 months ago

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

    South Stand awaits it's first goal!

    1. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 2 months ago

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

  30. JBG
    1 year, 2 months 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.