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Five more Premier League matches get underway at 3pm BST this afternoon:

TEAM NEWS

Starting on Tyneside, Eddie Howe hands a debut to new striker Nick Woltemade.

Joelinton and Harvey Barnes also come in, with Sven Botman, Will Osula and the injured Jacob Ramsey missing out.

Wolves boss Vitor Pereira gives his own recent capture, Tolu Arokodare, a first start as he makes five changes.

At Selhurst Park, Oliver Glasner brings in Yeremy Pino and Jefferson Lerma for the injured pair Adam Wharton and Ismaila Sarr.

Regis Le Bris also makes two alterations, with Wilson Isidor ousting Eliezer Mayenda up top.

Simon Adingra also comes in for the absent Enzo Le Fee.

Tim Iroegbunam for the injured Vitalii Mykolenko is Everton’s only change on Merseyside as Iliman Ndiaye is passed fit.

Aston Villa’s four changes see Emiliano Martinez, Emiliano Buendia, Lucas Digne and Lamare Bogarde replace Marco Bizot, Donyell Malen, Ian Maatsen and Evann Guessand.

At Craven Cottage, Harry Wilson comes in for Timothy Castagne for the hosts.

Daniel Farke makes five alterations, handing starts to Ethan Ampadu, Karl Darlow, Brenden Aaronson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor.

Daniel James, Lukas Nmecha, Wilfried Gnonto and Ilia Gruev drop to the bench, while goalkeeper Lucas Perri misses out through injury.

There are two defensive changes for Bournemouth as Valjko Milosavljevic and James Hill come in for the missing Bafoda Diakite and Adam Smith.

And, finally, Fabian Hurzeler recalls James Milner and Georginio Rutter for Carlos Baleba and Diego Gomez.

LINE-UPS

Bournemouth XI: Petrovic; Hill, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Brooks, Tavernier, Semenyo; Evanilson.

Subs: Dannis, Araujo, Cook, Soler, Gannon-Doak, Kluivert, Jimenez, Adli, Kroupi.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Verbruggen Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper, Milner, Hinshelwood, Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma, Welbeck.

Subs: Steele, Gruda, Tzimas, Watson, Baleba, Boscagli, Kadioglu, Ayari, Coppola.


Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Munoz, Lacroix, Richards, Guehi, Mitchell, Lerma, Pino, Hughes, Kamada, Mateta.

Subs: Benitez, Clyne, Esse, Sosa, Rodney, Devenny, Cardines, Canvot, Uche.

Sunderland XI: Roefs, Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Mandava, Diarra, Xhaka, Sadiki, Talbi, Adingra, Isidor.

Subs: Patterson, Neil, Geertruida, Rigg, Maydena, Traore, Masuaku, Jones, Brobbey.


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

Subs: Travers, Patterson, McNeil, Barry, Dibling, Coleman, Alcaraz, Rohl, Aznou.

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne McGinn, Tielemans, Buendia, Watkins, Bogarde, Rogers.

Subs: Bizot, Maatsen Proctor, Lindelof, Elliott, Torres, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Guessand.


Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon, Lukic, Berge, Wilson, King, Iwobi, Rodrigo Muniz.

Subs: Lecomte, Raul Jimenez, Cairney, Adama, Castagne, Kevin, Diop, Smith Rowe, Robinson.

Leeds United XI: Darlow, Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson, Longstaff, Ampadu, Stach, Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin, Okafor.

Subs: Meslier, James, Nmecha, Bijol, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gnonto, Gruev


Newcastle United XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes.

Subs: Ramsdale, Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Krafth, Osula, Elanga, Willock, Miley.

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Johnstone, R Gomes, Mosquera, Krejci, Agbadou, Toti, H Bueno, Andre, J Gomes, Hwang, Arokodare.

Subs: Bentley, Doherty, S. Bueno, Munetsi, Wolfe, Arias, Bellegarde, Lopez, Tchatchoua.

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  1. JBG
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Very low intensity in the matches I've watched today... you know what football needs to fix that? Even more international breaks and/or meaningless matches.

    1. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      I wouldn't say WC qualifiers are meaningless...but I largely understand what you're saying.

  2. Goodfeathers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Sounds like it’s been a pathetic showing from Villa thus far.

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Pathetic season from them so far. Hopefully forces Elliott into the XI sooner rather than later.

  3. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Sunderland giving Palace a game

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      2 places higher in the table tbf

  4. F4L
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    petrovic saves have been few and far between this season. probably a good sign though

    1. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Bournemouth press is so good. Intense.

  5. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Mitchell huge block

    1. Sgt. Schultz
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Mateta doing anything worthy?

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        Hardly any service getting handled well by Sunderland

        1. g40steve
          • 8 Years
          10 months, 8 days ago

          Will open up 2nd half

          1. Sgt. Schultz
            • 9 Years
            10 months, 8 days ago

            really hope he returns.

  6. fedolefan
    • 12 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Need to start getting them Villa jinxes in.

  7. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Murphy with another decent effort outside the box

  8. putana
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    this has to be one of the lowest scoring starts to a season

  9. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Murphy G
    Barnes A

    Offside

  10. F4L
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    promoted sides really mean business this season

  11. FPLShaqiri
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Woltemade is £7.0m. Am I missing something or is this really really cheap for Newcastle's starting striker? Is there anyone else competing for that position?

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Wissa

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Wissa

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      does feel like theyve underpriced him abit

    4. FPLShaqiri
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Yes Wissa exists. One to keep an eye on then. As you were.

  12. Grand Thibauto
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    No defcons for defcon monster lacroix today

  13. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Iroegbunam YC - Villa FK in good position

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Poor FK from Digne, straight into the wall

  14. Mr. O'Connell
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Villa might not score this season

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      its fine they'll be alright if they can keep 35 clean sheets 😉

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 14 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        35 points might not keep you up this season

  15. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Pino soft FK given away

  16. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Villa can't even get throw-ins right...been called out for 2 foul throws in the half

  17. Sting
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    i’m convinced some FPL content creators don’t actually watch football or understand the game.

    they overrate stats, data analysis or fixtures. without understanding how teams play or why they succeed/dont

    this is how they end up with some baffling picks and call themselves ‘unlucky’ according to the data

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      “Arsenal have tough fixtures” is the perfect example of this

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Data the worst thing to happen to football. The glory days of FPL using the Goals Imminent table in the members area. Take me back.

      1. windowview
        • 11 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        I don't really know anything about the rest of your post, but I couldn't agree more with your first sentence.

    3. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Sounds like the average person playing fpl

    4. Naatie
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 8 days ago

      These now it all posts are so tiring

    5. fedolefan
      • 12 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      You're just going to leave a blanket statement about some FPL content creators without taking names? Clueless folk driving engagement is everywhere in all walks of life. I could say given the refereeing standards in the PL, I'm convinced some referees don't understand the game too.

  18. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Everton villa HT

  19. Moon Dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    10 months, 8 days ago

    39 year old Milner has been sprinting all over the pitch 1st half and hasn't broken a sweat. Still looks quick too. Freakish genetics.

    1. Sgt. Schultz
      • 9 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      like Ashley Young. He isn't in the PL is he?

      1. Moon Dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 1 Year
        10 months, 8 days ago

        Playing for Ipswich in the Championship.

  20. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Palace really missing Sarr

    1. Hughes Your Daddy
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      We also really missing Wharton's excellent passing as well.

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        Those two really are the engine & trickery

  21. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Another quality performance from Villa so far. 0.04xg. Im a patient man but still no returns from either of Rogers or Watkins is taking the p**

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      elliot has to come on second half asap

    2. #1 Arne Engels Fan
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 8 days ago

      They're playing decently against a stubborn Everton defence. Really lacking creativity from out-wide, though.

      Not surprising when you go from Ramsey & Rashford to Buendia & McGinn as your options on the wing.

    3. Hughes Your Daddy
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      You must be very patient indeed.

    4. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      4 consecutive no-goal

  22. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Bournemouth Brighton HT

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Only 1 SoT for Brighton at 0.05xG

  23. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Huijsen sent off...for real madrid

  24. Prinzhorn
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    How’s Evanilson looking?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Very playing well, absolute nuisance to Dunk

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        Playing well*

        1. Prinzhorn
          • 5 Years
          10 months, 8 days ago

          Thanks! Hope it will result in points

  25. #1 Arne Engels Fan
    • 1 Year
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Some really, really boring football on display all-round today.

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      At least Salah isn't playing

      1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
        • 1 Year
        10 months, 8 days ago

        He'll get his penalty tomorrow, don't worry.

    2. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Bournemouth v Brighton has been fun. Feels like more goals are likely 2nd half.

      1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
        • 1 Year
        10 months, 8 days ago

        Brighton have had entertaining games this season, regardless of results. Really good manager, really poor players.

    3. Cheddar Bob
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Bring the international break back

    4. RICICLE
      • 4 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Always is after internationals

  26. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    RAN out for who?
    Playing 3 at the back mainly, don't mind benching headaches

    Petrovic Dubravka
    RAN* Cucurella Porro Muñoz Gudmundsson

    Obviously wouldn't need to rush, but would like to avoid price drop on RAN (tonight)

    1. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Gabriel and bench?

      you’re missing a consistent defcon player - burn, tark, senesi, lacroix are all options

  27. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Villa need pace on the wings and a bit more urgency when in possession

  28. FantasyTony
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    The satisfaction I’ll get from selling Watkins will be worth more than any points he gets against Sunderland.

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 8 days ago

      Gotta keep for Sunderland

      1. chocolove
        • 15 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        Sunderland is no pushover

      2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        Sunderland are pretty good

        1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
          • 1 Year
          10 months, 8 days ago

          By that measurement Burnley must be pretty good too, since they beat them 2-0.

          1. chocolove
            • 15 Years
            10 months, 8 days ago

            Gw 2 is 3 weeks ago.
            A lot happened, and Sunderland already bought good players

      3. Sting
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 months, 8 days ago

        this is the fixtures fallacy. what evidence is there that watkins will have the supply to score against a stubborn sunderland side that have made some decent defensive and midfield signings?

  29. F4L
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    ndiaye on 9 DCs

    if woltemade drops deep and sees alot of the ball, will be one of those strikers thats very good for bps. on 34 already

  30. Totalfootball
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 8 days ago

    Watkins has Sunderland Fulham and burnley next 3.
    Worth waiting or ship ?