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Just the two 3pm GMT Premier League matches to come now, with all of the bottom three in action.

It’s Brighton and Hove Albion v Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Ham United.

TEAM NEWS

At the Amex, Brighton are without Yankuba Mintehwho suffered a dead leg in midweek – for the clash with the Clarets.

Danny Welbeck drops to the bench, meanwhile, along with James Milner and Maxim De Cuyper.

In come Brajan Gruda, Kaoru Mitoma, Georginio Rutter and, in his first-ever Premier League start, budget FPL forward Charalampos Kostoulas.

The returning Pascal Gross takes his place among the Seagulls’ substitutes.

Scott Parker has made three changes to the side he sent out to face Newcastle United on Tuesday.

Bashir Humphreys, Jacob Bruun Larsen and Jaidon Anthony are recalled.

Maxime Estève is injured, while Loum Tchaouna and Marcus Edwards are demoted to substitute duty.

Up at Molineux, there’s just one change for the hosts following their creditable point at Old Trafford in midweek.

Santiago Bueno returns from injury at centre-half, so Matt Doherty makes way.

Both of West Ham United’s alterations are enforced due to injuries sustained by Lucas Paquetá and Jean-Clair Todibo.

Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos step into the side.

Much like Brighton, the Hammers have their own new signing in the matchday squad. Striker Pablo Felipe makes the bench following his move from Gil Vicente.

LINE-UPS

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Verbruggen, Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadıoğlu, Ayari, Gomez, Gruda, Rutter, Mitoma, Kostoulas.

Subs: Steele, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Coppola, Groß, Milner, Hinshelwood, Watson, Welbeck.

Burnley XI: Dúbravka, Walker, Humphreys, Ekdal, Laurent, Pires, Florentino, Ugochukwu, Anthony, Broja, Bruun Larsen.

Subs: Weiss, Sonne, Brierley, Pimlott, Edwards, Tchaouna, Banel, Barnes, Agyei.


Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Sá, Mosquera, S Bueno, Krejčí, Tchatchoua, Arias, Gomes, Mane, H Bueno, Hee-chan, Arokodare.

Subs: Johnstone, Doherty, Wolfe, Hoever, André, Larsen, Chirewa, Lopez, González.

West Ham United XI: Areola, Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles, Magassa, Potts, Fernandes, Bowen, Summerville, Wilson.

Subs: Hermansen, Igor, Golambeckis, Mayers, Rodríguez, Souček, Earthy, Kante, Pablo.


LIVE GAMEWEEK PAGE!

New to Fantasy Football Scout this season 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. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    How mad would be playing Heaven over Ekitike next week?

    1. Ignasi M
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Insane in De Bruyne

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        Hello

    2. JBG
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Well I don't expect MU to keep a CS, but also do expect Arse to keep one, so..

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Gonna be tears in heaven

      1. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        Eric Clapton in goal?

    4. Sir Michael Taker
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Both score 2 pts probably

    5. Pep Roulette
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      You've got to play the Liverpool striker regardless of fixture

    6. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Just with double Arsenal def…maybe could work out

  2. el polako
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Wolves pen.

  3. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Wolves have a player £25 million striker sitting on the bench who was purchased for £250k earlier this year in Portugal

  4. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Pen Wolves

  5. Sgt. Schultz
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Rutter G

  6. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Thats less of a pen than WH one... these refs are so inconsistent

    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Exactly, shocking - I actually assumed the West Ham one was given it was that blatant, refs and VAR useless

  7. Ignasi M
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Penalty to Wolves. If Hammers lose this they'll go down. Where will Bowen end up? Not quite good enough for top 4 as aa starter but can do a job from the bench?

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Hwang scores

    2. el polako
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Liverpool.

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        Can’t imagine Dani wanting to leave London

        1. el polako
          • 8 Years
          2 months, 25 days ago

          Can’t blame her.
          Safe, clean, vibrant place.

        2. Ignasi M
          • 8 Years
          2 months, 25 days ago

          So true. Actually, that might be why Bowen's form has been poor over the xmas period. Danni Dyer has been very active on social media. Probably trying for another baby. 3-0 btw. Hammers are relegated.

    3. Sir Michael Taker
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      I think hes good enough for anyone bar the top two probably. He'd get in Villas team easily

    4. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Can become a good player for clubs like Everton and Tottenham.

      1. Hughes Your Daddy
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        I think he can aim higher than those. Top 6 potential i think

    5. Joke Insurance™
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Man U will take him.

      1. Hughes Your Daddy
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        They will take anyone 😀

      2. el polako
        • 8 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        Can he fit Amorim’s system?

        1. Fifa las vegas
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 25 days ago

          Ironically enough, I think he probably could, only in Mbeumo’s current position

    6. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Spuds would love him and your description fits the bull perfectly - not a top 4 team and London based

  8. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Rutter goal

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Victory for Scout Picks

  9. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Hwang haul

  10. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Hwang G

  11. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    That’s not Bowen

  12. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    WH where so smart for firing Moyes.

  13. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Hwang was the one to get this GW.

    1. Sir Michael Taker
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      McGinn was obviously the Villa pick

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Just one game Hwang-der

  14. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Dubravka busted

  15. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Bowen match winning hat trick loading

    1. Ignasi M
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Nah, he looks disinterested. Head has gone down. He'll be on his phone at half time to his agent saying: "January window, save me from this trash"

    2. Gudjohnsen
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      In your dreams

  16. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    4.5m Mane is the new fodder of choice! 2A in 5 games now

    1. Sir Michael Taker
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Might bring him in for Ekitike

  17. All Hail K
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Hee-Man essential.

  18. wiseguy
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Hwang cappers unite

  19. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Those Dubravka saves aren’t exactly coming along too well

  20. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    West Ham have spent so much money throughout the recent years and still look sh*te

    1. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Spent half of the Rice money on Max Kilman ffs

  21. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Typical Dubravka. Got beaten from a tight angle. Glad he ain't making my team stink no more!

  22. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    West Ham are awful.

  23. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Wolves nearly 3

  24. el polako
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    So West Ham fans were told that move to horrible (for football) London Stadium will help the club’s growth…
    At least in the Championship tax payer will pick up the rent bill.

  25. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Strikers just aren't worth it this season

    1. Sgt. Schultz
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      4-5-1 time perhaps

  26. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Mateus Mane 4.5 mil striker watch

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Pity you were a watcher rather than a buyer 😉

      1. TheBiffas
        • 5 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        Indeed

  27. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    West Ham will get relegated.

    100%

    1. Mighty Duck
      • 1 Year
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Serves them well

    2. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      It's due.

  28. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Mane goal for Wolves

  29. Hughes Your Daddy
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Wolves 3-0

  30. Sgt. Schultz
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Mane G