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Gameweek 16 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) gets underway with two 3pm GMT kick-offs, on a quieter-than-usual Saturday of football.

Salah Liverpool

TEAM NEWS

He may have sufficiently made amends with Arne Slot to be back in the Liverpool squad but Mohamed Salah, once again, has to settle for a place on the Reds’ bench today.

Slot does make two changes to his side from the impressive midweek win in Milan.

Alexander Isak, who had picked up a knock in the UEFA Champions League, drops down to substitute duty.

So too does Andrew Robertson as Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez come into the side.

Federico Chiesa recovers from illness to join Isak, Robertson and Salah on a ‘waffer’-thin bench, which is one man short.

As for visitors Brighton and Hove Albion, they make two alterations.

Maxim De Cuyper and Danny Welbeck make way for Jack Hinshelwood and Brajan Gruda.

Kaoru Mitoma, James Milner and Yasin Ayari are all back from injury and on the bench.

Chelsea make four changes from the defeat at Atalanta on Tuesday.

A rested Cole Palmer, who had a “mixed feeling” after training on Thursday, is one of the four players promoted to the line-up.

Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana and Alejandro Garnacho also come in for the Blues as Josh Acheampong, the suspended Moises Caicedo, Jamie Gittens and Benoit Badiashile make way.

Bar Joao Pedro in for the injured Liam Delap up top, this is the same side that drew at Bournemouth.

Everton’s one and only alteration is a predictable one. Idrissa Gana Gueye, back from suspension, ousts Charly Alcaraz.

LINE-UPS

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

Subs: Jorgensen, Tosin, Badiashile, Hato, Acheampong, Santos, Gittens, Estevao, Guiu.

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

Subs: Travers, Patterson, Aznou, Iroegbunam, Campbell, Alcaraz, Dibling, McNeil, Beto.


Liverpool XI: Alisson, Gomez, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Jones, Ekitike.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Robertson, Lucky, Ramsay, Chiesa, Ngumoha, Salah, Isak.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Gomez, Hinshelwood, Gruda, Minteh, Rutter.

Subs: Steele, Kostoulas, Milner, Ayari, Veltman, De Cuyper, Boscagli, Mitoma, Welbeck.


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  1. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Almost went for the sensible Szobo pick, but Ekitike is finally a transfer that worked out for me this season

    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      i dont see how Szobo is sensible pick when he had 2 goals 1 assist in the 15 matches prior

      just ppl knee jerking in after seeing him take the penalty

      1. Utopsis
        • 6 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        He has looked good tbf, but only when he plays as the no10. He's back to RB in this game tho

      2. EWH2020
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        Foden had 1 goal in 14 PL games 14 days ago

  2. DeSelby
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Minteh makes me sad.

    1. DeSelby
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Heading towards angry.

  3. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Minteh with a sh*te touch in the Pool box

  4. Mother Farke
    • 2 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Antonee Robinson finally back? Was a great asset last season...

  5. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Fecking Ekitike. Hated not having him those first few GWs, and annoying not having him now either.

    But get him in then and you know it’ll be Isak starting and stinking up the place!

    1. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Ekitike will not be benched now, he will play with or without Isak

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        Mbeumo downgrade and DCL > Ekitike could be the play now then

    2. Manani
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Slot showed they can both start, so not too worried about it

    3. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Bloody Chalobah hit the defcon already again too, should’ve just got him for Munoz rather than trying to be smart getting Keane for a few weeks down the line

      1. Utopsis
        • 6 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        I went OReilly but Chalobah was close second choice

      2. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        Someone in ML had treble Chelsea defence!

        1. Gizzachance
          • 11 Years
          2 months, 23 days ago

          Still time to go

          1. Fifa las vegas
            • 13 Years
            2 months, 23 days ago

            I have Sanchez thiugh and I still think I’d rather keep the CS on the whole.

            1. Gizzachance
              • 11 Years
              2 months, 23 days ago

              Yeah, and I have chalobah

    4. Ady87
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Can’t be dropped now IMO, bailing Slot out. He should start every game now.

      1. Gizzachance
        • 11 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        Still gets subbed though

    5. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Ekitike won’t be dropped and Slot has already started playing with the two number 9’s to accommodate both. Isak can’t stay fit anyway.

    6. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      I started with him

      Don't think he will strike up a partnership with Isak and VV

      Mid-week put me off to some extent

      Isak coming on with 16 mins +

  6. F4L
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    chalobah 10 defcon

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      My first sub… James needs to get an attacking return!

    2. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Nice, need that cs to after benching him last week!

  7. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Brighton are dreadful infront of goal

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      So are Everton today! Lots of chances

  8. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Szobo down holding his right back, I mean foot.

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      is he playing on?

      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        Yup, was more time wasting

        1. F4L
          • 11 Years
          2 months, 23 days ago

          ah fair enough

  9. F4L
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    holddd sanchez. and 1 more save if possible 😀

    1. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Grealish almost swept the cs

  10. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Oh Reece James territory here

  11. have you seen cyan
    • 6 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    How is the safety score 10, what weird players do people have?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      I'm on 8 from 1

      As it stands with Chalabah

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        Same here

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          2 months, 23 days ago

          9 now, Welbeck just came on.

    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Chelsea defence plus random midfielder

      1. Cold Palms
        • 1 Year
        2 months, 23 days ago

        And Liverpool striker 40 points her

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      think vvd has quite a high ownership

    4. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Right? Freaks!

    5. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      25 from 3 currently. Unfortunately I put Chalobah first sub, could have been better

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        Ah feck off with yourself will ya 😉

        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 23 days ago

          Hehe sorry

  12. F4L
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    wirtz with 16 defcons so far what

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Yeah, he does a lot of work off the ball to be fair. He is going to be class for Liverpool in the future. The haters need to calm

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        Radio commentators positive about him too

  13. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    How are Brighton not scoring. Diabolical finishing

  14. Haa-lala-land
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Wirtz up to 16 defcons so far
    I thought he had been awarded an assist 😀

  15. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Everton goal welcomed.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Come on Joe.

      Give us a break.

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      they scored?

      1. MIGHTY JOE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        Meaning I hope they do*
        Apologize for any misunderstanding!

  16. Manani
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    time to slowly get Palmer in?
    or still too early?

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      I would wait as minutes will be managed

    2. Make FPL Casual Again
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      If Saka underwhelms again, might be an easy switch to Palmer

  17. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Ekitkie subbed for Isak

    Wirtz waltzes off too

  18. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Ekitike not thrilled to have the hattrick opportunity taken away?

    1. DeSelby
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      He asked to be subbed. He was limping a little.

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        Oh I see, sorry.

        Not ideal either

  19. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Has EO numbers updated in anyone's browser in LiveFPL?

  20. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Fofana had been a beast today

  21. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    JP blanks agian

  22. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Where are all of Virgil's DCs today?

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      In Konates pocket

    2. Effe
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Tarkowski too

    3. Effe
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      He’s close to a bonus point currently

  23. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Szob subbed

    1. FantasyTony
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      No need to worry he'll be right back in the coming weeks

      1. Sergio Giorgini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        Right back at ya

  24. Zilla
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Ndiaye hits the post!

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Bugger

  25. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Ndiaye hits the post

    1. Effe
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Damn a Chelsea clean sheet wipe out would’ve been nice

    2. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      hmm

  26. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Ooft Ndiaye, that would have made for a nervy finish

  27. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    This Chelsea defence is becoming very annoying not to own, close to Palace defenders!

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Lots of cs lately but the games I’ve watched I’m always left asking myself how!? Their opponents seem to create glorious chances and miss them.

      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        Exactly, Leeds took their chances

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        Yup been very lucky.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      You've had 5 FTs to address it.

      1. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        Amazed how many spunked them already!

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 23 days ago

        And still had 3FT by the deadline...

        I won't be owning Chelsea defence anytime soon...

  28. FantasyTony
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Ndiaye another day

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Me myself Ndiaye

  29. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Has to be one of the worst attacking displays I've seen this season, from Brighton. Up there with Spurs v Chelsea. Pool not even defending that well

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 23 days ago

      Would love a Brighton goal

  30. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 23 days ago

    Come on Brighton 🙂