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After the late drama at Villa Park, the Premier League action continues with five 3pm GMT kick-offs:

TEAM NEWS

We start the team news round-up at the Etihad, where, despite Pep Guardiola proclaiming tired legs in his pre-match presser, he’s only made one change from the 5-4 win at Fulham.

Rayan Cherki returns to the side in place of Tijjani Reijnders, who drops to the bench.

Opponents Sunderland make three changes to the side that drew with Liverpool.

Lutsharel Geertruida, Bertrand Traore and Wilson Isidor are brought in as Reinildo, Brian Brobbey and Chemsdine Talbi make way.

At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, there’s the expected return to the Brentford side of Igor Thiago. No surprise to see Mikkel Damsgaard, Jordan Henderson and Nathan Collins return to the side after midweek rests, either.

Rico Henry, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen and Ethan Pinnock drop out.

Thomas Frank brings in Xavi Simons, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence, Richarlison and Archie Gray for the Lilywhites’ meeting with his former club.

Lucas Bergvall, Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie, Pape Matar Sarr and Brennan Johnson warm the bench.

On the south coast, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Marcus Tavernier and, back from suspension, Marcos Senesi all return to the Bournemouth XI.

Eli Junior Kroupi and Amine Adli lose their places, while Tyler Adams is suspended and Veljko Milosavljević is injured.

Cole Palmer gets his first Chelsea start in two-and-a-half months as the big guns come back into the Blues’ side.

Reece James, Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto also return.

Joao Pedro drops to the bench, along with Estevao, Jamie Gittens, Andrey Santos and Benoit Badiashile. Tosin Adarabioyo misses out altogether.

Yoane Wissa is in a Newcastle United squad for the first time since his summer move. He’s among the substitutes as expected.

Fabian Schar, Bruno Guimaraes, Jacob Ramsey, Joe Willock, Anthony Elanga and Anthony Gordon all come into the Magpies’ starting XI.

Out go Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali, Lewis Miley, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy and Harvey Barnes.

Opponents Burnley give chances to Lucas Pires, Lesley Ugochukwu, Jacob Bruun Larsen and Armando Broja.

Dropping to the bench are Quilindschy Hartman, Jaidon Anthony, Loum Tchaouna and Zian Flemming.

Finally, at Goodison Park, Michael Keane returns from injury to start. He replaced the suspended Tim Iroegbunam, so James Garner will move into midfield.

Nottingham Forest are unchanged, with Murillo missing out again.

LINE-UPS

Bournemouth XI: Petrovic, Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert, Tavernier, Scott, Jimenez, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson.

Subs: Dennis, Hill, Araujo, Soler, Brooks, Adli, Dacosta, Kroupi, Unal.

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, James, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Garnacho, Delap,

Subs: Jorgensen, Badiashile, Hato, Acheampong, Andrey Santos, Gittens, Estevao, Joao Pedro, Guiu.


Everton XI: Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Garner, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Alcaraz, Grealish, Barry.

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

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams, Sangaré, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson, Ndoye, I. Jesus.

Subs: John, Hudson-Odoi, Kalimuendo, Domínguez, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Boly, Abbott.


Manchester City XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Gonzalez, Silva, Foden, Doku, Cherki, Haaland.

Subs: Trafford, Reijnders, Ake, Marmoush, Ait-Nouri, Savinho, Khusanov, Bobb, Lewis.

Sunderland XI: Roefs, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Geertruida, Hume, Xhaka, Sadiki, Traore, Le Fee, Isidor.

Subs: Patterson, O’Nien, Neil, Rigg, Adingra, Talbi, Mayenda, Brobbey, Mundle.


Newcastle United XI: Ramsdale, Livramento, Schar, Thiaw, Burn, Guimaraes, Ramsey, Willock, Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon.

Subs: Ruddy, Hall, Joelinton, Tonali, Wissa, Barnes, J.Murphy, A.Murphy, Miley.

Burnley XI: Dubravka, Walker, Esteve, Ekdal, Pires, Bruun Larsen, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Cullen, Foster, Broja.

Subs: Weiss, Hartman, Worrall, Edwards, Anthony, Tchaouna, Flemming, Laurent, Tresor.


Tottenham Hotspur XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Bentancur, Gray, Kudus, Simons, Richarlison, Muani.

Subs: Bergvall, Danso, Davies, Johnson, Kinsky, Joao Palhinha, Odobert, Sarr, Tel.

Brentford XI: Kelleher, Kaoyde, Van den Berg, Collins, Ajer, Henderson, Yarmoliuk, Schade, Damsgaard, Ouattara, Thiago.

Subs: Donovan, Henry, Hickey, Janelt, Jensen, Lewis-Potter, Onyeka, Pinnock, Valdimarsson.


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  1. Qaiss
    • 9 Years
    4 hours, 56 mins ago

    Evanilson is a horrible player

    - Semenyo owner

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      4 hours, 54 mins ago

      Same sentiment

  2. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    4 hours, 56 mins ago

    Goal Newcastle - Gordon 2-0

  3. RICICLE
    • 3 Years
    4 hours, 56 mins ago

    Cannot stand Gordon, just give Wolte a chance!

  4. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    4 hours, 56 mins ago

    Wolte is a sell not on pens f this game

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 hours, 55 mins ago

      Yep, just don't have the replacement unless moving to 352

  5. Fat Frank
    • 8 Years
    4 hours, 55 mins ago

    Is that a Wolt assist as well

  6. henrysquire
    • 7 Years
    4 hours, 55 mins ago

    Robot blanking :/

    1. Qaiss
      • 9 Years
      4 hours, 55 mins ago

      197 EO, it’s meaningless

      1. Fat Frank
        • 8 Years
        4 hours, 54 mins ago

        Not if you cap someone else!

        1. Qaiss
          • 9 Years
          4 hours, 53 mins ago

          Yes if you captain someone else it matters but he implied that he wouldn’t like the robot to blank

  7. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 hours, 55 mins ago

    Semenyo -> Gordon. Wonderland!!!

  8. Fat Frank
    • 8 Years
    4 hours, 55 mins ago

    I swear Wolt took the last pen

    1. Fat Frank
      • 8 Years
      4 hours, 55 mins ago

      Nvm gets the next one

    2. Nightcrawler
      • 6 Years
      4 hours, 54 mins ago

      The only penalty he took was when Gordon wasn't in the pitch

      1. Fat Frank
        • 8 Years
        4 hours, 53 mins ago

        Think he took one in Europe with him on didn’t he

  9. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    4 hours, 55 mins ago

    Assist for Newcastle's second?

    1. henrysquire
      • 7 Years
      4 hours, 52 mins ago

      Gordon but he scored.

  10. Nightcrawler
    • 6 Years
    4 hours, 54 mins ago

    Could be some subs for city and Newcastle very soon

  11. Make FPL Casual Again
    • 7 Years
    4 hours, 53 mins ago

    In some cases people get really lucky for just focusing on the fixture - Gordon hasn't returned from open play in years wins and scores pen, Bruno G outperforming xhi by c 300% scores from a corner, and opposition have player sent off lmao

  12. Qaiss
    • 9 Years
    4 hours, 52 mins ago

    Wolves are down

    Burnley look like they’ll be going down

    Leeds or West Ham to fight it out

  13. Tonyawesome69
    • 6 Years
    4 hours, 52 mins ago

    I hope Gizzachance took the chance on Gordon...

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/27432853

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 hours, 43 mins ago

      I did, he was my Semenyo replacement this week 😎

    2. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      4 hours, 37 mins ago

      Ha
      Did Bruno g mate, both working out for those that did either
      Cheers

      1. Utopsis
        • 5 Years
        4 hours, 14 mins ago

        Or Foden

  14. Fat Frank
    • 8 Years
    4 hours, 52 mins ago

    Please tell me Ndiaye at least has an assist

  15. mixology
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 hours, 51 mins ago

    It’s that time of the season where you realize Pickford will be top scoring GK again. 5.5m. Straight in after chelsea and Arsenal

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      4 hours, 43 mins ago

      Haha yer. I really should set a reminder around GW10 each season: Just Buy Pickford.

  16. Kane Train
    • 10 Years
    4 hours, 51 mins ago

    Which one would you rather keep?

    A) Semenyo
    B) Minteh

    1. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      4 hours, 50 mins ago

      A. I fancy Semenyo to haul at Old Traff

    2. Glasner Ball
      • 13 Years
      4 hours, 49 mins ago

      A.

  17. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    4 hours, 51 mins ago

    Gordon is a supermassive troll. Doesn't start for ages and now robs Wolte's penos

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      4 hours, 50 mins ago

      The pens were never Wolte's

    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      4 hours, 43 mins ago

      Wolte just borrowed a few pens from Gordon..

  18. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    4 hours, 50 mins ago

    Haaland least touches ever in a city first half, 2 touches

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      4 hours, 49 mins ago

      Midweek conservation.

    2. FantasyTony
      • 8 Years
      4 hours, 49 mins ago

      We call that Isak-ing

  19. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    4 hours, 49 mins ago

    Any Pope owners playing Dubrav in GW16? I don't like the fixtures for his potential replacements.

    1. The Sociologist
      • 6 Years
      4 hours, 42 mins ago

      May transfer to Raya

  20. Pornchef
    • 1 Year
    4 hours, 47 mins ago

    Owners be aware Woltz is coming off for a rest soon Eddie Howe loves to do that

    Wissa played 20 mins in some reserves match this week and isn't going to afcon

  21. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    4 hours, 46 mins ago

    Second half predictions:
    Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth FT
    City 4-1 Sunderland FT
    Gordon Wolte subbed off before 60
    Igor Thiago jammy goal
    Everton 2-0 Forest FT

    1. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      4 hours, 45 mins ago

      Meant bou 2-0 win

    2. Pornchef
      • 1 Year
      4 hours, 41 mins ago

      Looks legit

  22. Kane Train
    • 10 Years
    4 hours, 43 mins ago

    Which one would you rather bring in this week?

    A) Bruno Fernandes v Bournemouth
    B) Saka v Wolves

    1. lespaul
      • 16 Years
      4 hours, 42 mins ago

      B not even close

    2. F4L
      • 10 Years
      4 hours, 39 mins ago

      b

  23. Fat Frank
    • 8 Years
    4 hours, 40 mins ago

    Dubravka on 2 save points already lol

    1. Fat Frank
      • 8 Years
      4 hours, 39 mins ago

      In fact one save away from a 3rd

    2. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      4 hours, 24 mins ago

      Are you talking about a different Dubravka, cos the Burnley one has only made 3 saves

  24. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    4 hours, 39 mins ago

    A Burnley goal at some point would come much appreciated. Looks like that might be clutching at straws though

  25. F4L
    • 10 Years
    4 hours, 39 mins ago

    semenyo blanking today is a abit of a joke with the chances

    1. Sun God Nika
      • 5 Years
      4 hours, 38 mins ago

      Bournemouth 1-0 coming

    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      4 hours, 38 mins ago

      It’s just what he does now, with the assistance of the cockk blocker Evanilson.

    3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      4 hours, 38 mins ago

      Idiots all around him. Put him in a better team, a double figure already from this game.

  26. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 hours, 38 mins ago

    4/5 games 2-0 to the home team. Bournemouth must not have got the memo

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      4 hours, 37 mins ago

      They did but Evanilson is on a side quest.

  27. F4L
    • 10 Years
    4 hours, 38 mins ago

    doku 😥

  28. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    4 hours, 37 mins ago

    Doku post and Foden rebound half volley blocked

    1. F4L
      • 10 Years
      4 hours, 36 mins ago

      so frustrating

  29. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 hours, 36 mins ago

    Oh Donna thank you so much

  30. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    4 hours, 35 mins ago

    Shity nearly pi55 it away