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Gameweek 14 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) begins with three matches on Tuesday night.

Bournemouth v Everton and Fulham v Manchester City gets us underway at 7.30pm GMT, with Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur kicking off 45 minutes later.

TEAM NEWS

In a week when we’re expecting a bit of rotation and a few shock benchings, Pep Guardiola plays contrarian by naming an unchanged side.

Fulham boss Marco Silva makes two alterations as Sasa Lukic and Emile Smith Rowe replace Joshua King and Samuel Chukwueze.

The biggest teamsheet surprise comes at the Vitality, where Michael Keane is absent for visitors Everton.

Charly Alcaraz comes in.

Bournemouth make four changes, one enforced as Marcos Senesi is suspended.

Justin Kluivert, Veljko Milosavljevic, Alex Jimenez and Junior Kroupi come in as Evanilson, Marcus Tavernier and Adam Smith are benched.

In the later game, Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Elanga drop to the bench as Eddie Howe continues to minute manage.

Sandro Tonali and Jacob Murphy replace them.

Spurs boss Thomas Frank is tinkering again, too, resting Micky van de Ven.

Joao Palhinha, Archie Gray and Richarlison also make way.

Cristian Romero, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr and Brennan Johnson come into the side.

LINE-UPS

Bournemouth XI: Petrovic, Jimenez, Diakite, Milosavljevic, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Semenyo, Kluivert, Adli, Kroupi. 

Subs: Dennis, Araujo, Soler, Evanilson, Smith, Tavernier, Hill, Unal, DaCosta.

Everton XI: Pickford, Garner, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Mykolenko, Iroegbunam, Alcaraz, N’Diaye, Dewsbury Hall, Grealish, Barry.

Subs: Travers, King, Patterson, McNeil, Beto, Dibling, Aznou, Welch, Campbell.


Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon, Lukić, Berge, Wilson, Iwobi, Smith Rowe, Jiménez.

Subs: Lecomte, Reed, Cairney, Cuenca, Kusi-Asare, Chukwueze, Castagne, Kevin, King.

Manchester City XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Nico, Bernardo, Reijnders, Foden, Doku, Haaland.

Subs: Trafford, Stones, Ake, Marmoush, Cherki, Ait-Nouri, Savinho, Khusanov, Lewis.


Newcastle United XI: Ramsdale, Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Miley, Joelinton, Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes.

Subs: Ruddy, Schar, Gordon, Elanga, Willock, A.Murphy, Guimaraes, Ramsey, Neave.

Tottenham Hotspur Xl: Vicario, Porro, Danso, Romero, Udogie, Bergvall, Bentancur, Kudus, Johnson, Sarr, Kolo Muani.

Subs: Kinsky, Palhinha, Xavi, Richarlison, Tel, Gray, Spence, Odobert, van de Ven.

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  1. g40steve
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Foden off

    Ake on

    1. _Ninja_
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Thanks Phil 🙂 3 bonus and 2 DC points

  2. Three Pints of Schlager
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Foden rested

    1. thegaffer82
      11 months, 13 days ago

      lol. He’ll appreciate that 1minute 15 seconds of rest!

      1. Three Pints of Schlager
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 months, 13 days ago

        Better than nothing

  3. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Ndiaye 11 DCs ... unlucky 😛

  4. g40steve
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Donna is rubbish

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Belladonna

  5. Count of Monte Hristo
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Ndiaye > Minteh done

    Now have the funds to do Semenyo > Foden 😎

    1. RICICLE
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Very nice moves, I also did Ndiaye to Semenyo to afford exactly Semenyo > Foden! High five!

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 months, 13 days ago

      I’ve had Foden and Minteh for a little while now 🙂

  6. Royal5
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Crazy game

  7. Brosstan
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Damn, Fulham deserved a draw here.

  8. Supersonic_
    11 months, 13 days ago

    No Haaland captain - check
    Delayed Semenyo to Foden - check

    Need a brace from Bruno

  9. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Are you entertained?

    1. Totalfootball
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Not*

  10. Royal5
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Semenyo and Sarr out will be 2 easy FT’s

  11. wiseguy
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Haaland cappers may be laughing now but they won't be laughing after Bruno's record breaking 6 goals in one game.

    1. jacob1989
      11 months, 13 days ago

      *6 goals for the season

    2. RICICLE
      11 months, 13 days ago

      It just won’t happen

    3. Yes Ndidi
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Alternatively, 11 DefCons and 2YCs and I'll have to unpack my extra-strong corset, for I fear my sides may split

      1. wiseguy
        11 months, 13 days ago

        Haha

  12. #1 Arne Engels Fan
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Haaland non-cappers got ridiculously lucky tonight.

    1. tbos83
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Doesn't feel that way but I see what you mean

      1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
        11 months, 13 days ago

        Considering he should've had a hatty, 2 assists + 3bps, he's saved anyone dumb enough to bet against him from a massive negative swing.

  13. Totalfootball
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Semenyo out or hold ?

    1. RICICLE
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Absolutely 100% sell, I’d sell him twice if I could

    2. Royal5
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Sell Foden or Bruno in

  14. thegaffer82
    11 months, 13 days ago

    14 points captain from Erling, can’t complain, but still can’t help but think of those two chances off the inside of the post.
    Could’ve easily been a 19pointer, or even a 23 pointer…

  15. Ser Davos
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Califiori still a solid pick?

    Timber - Chalobah - Munoz - Lacroix - Senesi

    my back 5. Would be a Senesi replacement

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Neither has a great fixture this weekend.

  16. THE Wild Rover
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Get VDV on. In attack

  17. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 months, 13 days ago

    What a Game!!!

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Not from fpl point of view as new O'Reilly owner though. But after that FH, I don't care.

    2. THE Wild Rover
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Certainly a mixed bag. Haaland not cap, owned Doku, went for Chalobah over O’Reilly, no Foden.

  18. Three Pints of Schlager
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Surprisingly, less than 10% own Foden.
    Even got 13 defcons today and will win 3baps.

    Saves my arse as I went for Mbeumo (c) and against Haaland.

    O'Reilly for Donnabumma was a poor decision though.

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 months, 13 days ago

      It actually wasn't.

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 months, 13 days ago

        O'Reklly is for attacking returns, Donnarumma is just a bad pick like Pope.

        1. Three Pints of Schlager
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          11 months, 13 days ago

          Well. It might pay off in the long term. At least I have got more in the bank now for upgrades if needed.

  19. fedolefan
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Foden price rise tonight is going to mess me up.

    1. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 months, 13 days ago

      not projected to rise tonight

      1. RICICLE
        11 months, 13 days ago

        He is on price predictor

  20. The Knights Template
    11 months, 13 days ago

    What a game!

    Screws lid back on whelk jar. Tightly!

  21. Bigbars
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Andersen so close to DC

  22. Atimis
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Foden to be rested now before Real CL game?

    1. Rwilliams90
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Not a chance

    2. thegaffer82
      11 months, 13 days ago

      That’d be peak Pep, and Classic FPL!
      I’m probably still gonna buy him though!

    3. jacob1989
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Could be another 11 player rotation

  23. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Do I risk a Senesi to O'Reilly transfer tonight? I'll be priced out after a Senesi price drop. I'm not sure if O'Reilly starts vs Sunderland

    1. Rwilliams90
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Have you seen City defend?

  24. Kaneyonero
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Wolte has been a disappointing pick rather have Thiago but a bit too late now

    1. RICICLE
      11 months, 13 days ago

      With you on that one, I wish he’d just do something, Wolt > Thiago anyway very soon

  25. Brosstan
    11 months, 13 days ago

    When are the players leaving for AFCON? Does it vary depending on national team? Im assuming they start leaving around GW16 because thats when we get the transfers, but will for instance Mbeumo be missing from GW16?

    1. Admiral Benson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 months, 13 days ago

      6 days before tournament starts. Most will play GW16

      1. Brosstan
        11 months, 13 days ago

        Thanks

  26. Moon Dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Raya
    VVD - Timber - Lacroix
    Bruno - Mbeumo - Semenyo* - Gakpo - Minteh
    Haaland - Mateta

    Dubravka - Senesi* - Rodon - Guiu

    +0.9m, 2FTs

    A. Semenyo/Senesi ➡ Foden/Thiaw +0.1m
    B. Any other ideas??? 2FTs need to be used!

  27. Rwilliams90
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Is 49 points from 3 players any good?

    1. Kaneyonero
      11 months, 13 days ago

      C'mon man don't

    2. RICICLE
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Phenomenal

    3. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 months, 13 days ago

      How’s 8 from 4?

      Most of us have 28 from Haaland

    4. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 months, 13 days ago

      I'd log out and give the game up, mate.

  28. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Every decision I make turns to poo

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Every move you make
      Every step you take
      It will turn to poo

  29. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 months, 13 days ago

    Dont know about anyone else but Im finding it increasingly difficult to predict outcomes. Teams like Everton, Brighton, Bournemouth, Palace and Newcastle can look great one week and terrible the next. Just cant get a read on them.

    1. Fifa las vegas
      11 months, 13 days ago

      All over the shop, end up second guessing every single move because of it.

  30. HVT
    11 months, 13 days ago

    49 from 3 any good?

    (No need to reply, 1st time in a long time that I’m able to ask this dopey question!)

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 months, 13 days ago

      Rubbish