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West Ham v Forest team news: Paqueta + Sels start, Castellanos debut

6 January 2026 385 comments
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Gameweek 21 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) gets underway at the London Stadium, where West Ham United take on Nottingham Forest.

The Hammers are winless in their last nine matches, while Forest have lost their last four, so this one feels like a real relegation six-pointer.

Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT.

TEAM NEWS

Nuno Espirito Santo makes four changes for West Ham, with new arrival Taty Castellanos in for Callum Wilson, who is reportedly on his way out of the club.

Jean-Clair Todibo, Tomas Soucek and the fit-again Lucas Paqueta also come in, replacing the benched Max Kilman, Soungoutou Magassa and Freddie Potts.

Another January arrival, Pablo Felipe, is named among the substitutes.

Sean Dyche has made two alterations from the 3-1 defeat at Aston Villa.

Matz Sels ousts the injured John Victor in goal.

Callum Hudson-Odoi, who missed out in Gameweek 20, comes in for Dilane Bakwa further forward.

LINE-UPS

West Ham United XI: Areola, Walker-Peters, Todibo, Mavropanos, Scarles, Soucek, Fernandes, Bowen, Paqueta, Summerville, Castellanos

Subs: Hermansen, Kilman, Felipe, Rodriguez, Magassa, Potts, Earthy, Kante, Mayers

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Anderson, Dominguez, Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Jesus

Subs: Gunn, Morato, Awoniyi, D Luiz, Kalimuendo, McAtee, Bakwa, Savona, Abbott

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  1. PartyTime
    • 5 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Anderson 20 DC. Come on OPTA joe, do your thing buddy!

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    1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
      • 1 Year
      6 months, 11 days ago

      warra player man, MOTM for me

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      1. PartyTime
        • 5 Years
        6 months, 11 days ago

        Proper dmf. He deserves a better club

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  2. Big Mike
    • 3 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Sell one:

    A) Richards
    B) Andersen

    Buy one:

    1) Mukiele
    2) Alderete

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    1. Machine Gun Skelly
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Richards for Mukiele

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      1. MikeS
        • 11 Years
        6 months, 11 days ago

        I did that myself, Sunderland great at home

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  3. Machine Gun Skelly
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Anderson no bp 🙁

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Cry me a river, he got 6pts more than Bowen

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  4. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Anderson punished and out of bps, despite or because of "creating" that goal is harsh.

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    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      I still take those 7 points happily, but rules need some improving. Creating a situation leading to a goal should be rewarded, not punished.

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    2. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      There’s no stat for “crosses that lead to the keeper fouling another player” unfortunately

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    3. Bigbars
      • 15 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      that 1 BPS wouldnt have made a difference.. I'm more than chuffed with the Assist and DC points...

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      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 months, 11 days ago

        Yes, but since I didn't know the rules I was hoping for 6 extra points at the time, first time I see situation like this happening to my player. Winning a pen by handball or anything has always been an A for my players.

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      2. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 months, 11 days ago

        But happy we are 🙂 More than expected and lucky!

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  5. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Bowen to Watkins…had enough

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    1. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Watkins not worth it imo I'm taking Bowen out for a 4.5 blank spot and upgrading midfield and defence instead

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      1. Mom, Butters just gave me a…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        6 months, 11 days ago

        Good luck with that.

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        1. MikeS
          • 11 Years
          6 months, 11 days ago

          Good luck playing three up front.

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        2. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 months, 11 days ago

          Why not? JSL has been dropped and there is now starting 4.5. I will happily sell Ekitike for him when the time comes.

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      After FA fixtures right?

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  6. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Anyone here need a job?

    West Ham are looking for a new manager.

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    1. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      I'll take it over my job

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Doesn’t matter who goes there, the players are just not good enough

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    3. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      No-one will fix that mess. He hasn’t even had a transfer window. He shouldn’t be sacked but he will

      There’s so much entitlement from fans these days. West Ham are in this mess because they didn’t want a manager that got them Europe 2 seasons in a row

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  7. Rwilliams90
    • 14 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Congrats Bowen owners.

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    1. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Thanks

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Ban

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    3. PartyTime
      • 5 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Bowen on 9 DC.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        6 months, 11 days ago

        Wow, he was 1dc short of needing another 2

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          6 months, 11 days ago

          He needed 12

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          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            6 months, 11 days ago

            Read my post!

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  8. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    VDV mega haul in GW22

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  9. HD7
    • 9 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Anyone else who got Bowen for Thiago before the previous GW ( where Thiago had the hattrick) ?

    I remember times when predominantly I got the right call and sensed the trends... well now its more like the players who joke that they break whoever they buy...

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Me here. Bowen to Thiago for a hit GW20 just because I had the extra money.

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      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 months, 11 days ago

        To or for?

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          6 months, 11 days ago

          For. My mistake

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  10. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Bench order correct?

    a) Andersen @ Leeds

    b) O’Reilly @ United

    c) Anderson (h) to Arsenal

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    1. Bigbars
      • 15 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Dont forgot after tomorrow, its' FA Cup and League Cup... a lot can happen before the next GW... Hold any changes in case of injuries

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    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Supposing O'Reilly is fit, yes.

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

        Cheers both

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        1. Bigbars
          • 15 Years
          6 months, 11 days ago

          no problem, anything can happen in those cup games, especially for teams low on numbers, as shown in city's last game, a slip or misplaced foot can cause FPL pain so easily. Some may be forced to play instead of having a rest.

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    3. PartyTime
      • 5 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      In this order for me, C,A,B. Feels wrong to bench C.

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    4. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Just play Forest's Anderson.

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  11. Mr. O'Connell
    • 14 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Sels you legend. My second best keeper haul in 8 weeks.

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  12. terranullius
    • 1 Year
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Bowen to Kroupi
    Miley to Rice. Now? 2FT.

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    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Why not get Mane?

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      1. Pep Roulette
        • 8 Years
        6 months, 11 days ago

        Kroupi plays for a better team in attack

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      2. terranullius
        • 1 Year
        6 months, 11 days ago

        Wolves are a hard avoid...

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        1. TheBiffas
          • 5 Years
          6 months, 11 days ago

          No worries

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    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Sound moves

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    3. Pep Roulette
      • 8 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      The next gameweek is after 10 days. Wait until then. The transfers sound good though.

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    4. terranullius
      • 1 Year
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Cheers :)(:

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  13. Absolutely Muñozed
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Massive result for Forest reg. relegation battle

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  14. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    My transfer plans:

    GW22: Cunha>Enzo
    GW23: Raya>Roefs (leaves Chelsea spot open) & Virgil>Timber (Free)
    GW24: Wirtz>Palmer or Bruno - we'll see how the new managers do

    Enzo's xGI per 90 is insane for a 6.4M midfielder with those fixtures

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Let's see if Enzo continue to play slightly upfront, like he did in the second half vs City

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      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        6 months, 11 days ago

        Yeah, that would be ideal but think I will still buy him unless Chelsea play horribly this week

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  15. PartyTime
    • 5 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Midnight shenanigan by OPTAjoe won't go unappreciated. Extra 2 DC pts for Anderson please.

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

      Is he in line to get another 2 defcon bonus?

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      1. PartyTime
        • 5 Years
        6 months, 11 days ago

        I think 22 DC = 4 pts

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        1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
          • 1 Year
          6 months, 11 days ago

          he's on 21 atm

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          1. PartyTime
            • 5 Years
            6 months, 11 days ago

            So just the "1" needed. OPTA got us covered.

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        2. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 13 Years
          6 months, 11 days ago

          Insanely good. Just bought and started him today.

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          1. PartyTime
            • 5 Years
            6 months, 11 days ago

            Grats! Welcome on board 🙂

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        3. #1 Arne Engels Fan
          • 1 Year
          6 months, 11 days ago

          " Even if a player records double the required threshold (e.g., 24 contributions for a midfielder), they will still only receive 2 points. These high defensive numbers may, however, help a player earn additional Bonus Points (BPS) at the end of the match. "

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          1. PartyTime
            • 5 Years
            6 months, 11 days ago

            Thanks. Rule needs an updated version imo

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        4. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 months, 11 days ago

          They don't double DC it's 0 or 2pts

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          1. PartyTime
            • 5 Years
            6 months, 11 days ago

            Really? Heck! That sucks!!

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  16. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    If we continue with this defcon thing next season, they should slash our budget to 90 mil, so that I'd have better chance to get the right defensive assets like Senesi, Anderson, Caicedo, et al

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    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      All def con haulers should be increased in price by 2m. There, I fixed the game.

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  17. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Amorim to the Hammers?

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    1. Mom, Butters just gave me a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      That would make him a Hammorim

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

        Newbin Hammorim

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  18. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Best striker for 7.2?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Thiago

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    2. terranullius
      • 1 Year
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Thiago...

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    3. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Igor the Great

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    4. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Thiago

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    5. #1 Arne Engels Fan
      • 1 Year
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Sesko punt if you've got the chops

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  19. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Id wait on selling Bowen.

    The United no9 could go big playing counterattack ball under Ole.

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  20. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Start one;

    A) Mukiele (CRY)
    B) Cunha (MCI)

    Already have Roefs starting in goal, A would be 5 at the back..

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  21. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Not sure if fancy triple city attack at united next game week....

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  22. Mother Farke
    • 2 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Rest up, this time tomorrow night will be carnage on here.

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  23. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    "FPL Fairness Committee announcement:

    All rules are a subject to change within gameweek if there is clear or obvious error in the rules. This may happen also if the error is not clear but obvious. FPL fairness committee will therefore consider fantasy assist rules regarding crosses leading to a penalty kick."

    ...and then I woke up 🙁

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    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      Has being on this site improved my skills in English language? Is that^ close to fluent? If so, not all in vain with this hobby 🙂

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      1. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 6 Years
        6 months, 11 days ago

        Fluency is lacking in many native English language speakers, so it's easily good enough.

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        1. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 months, 11 days ago

          Well, that's prolly good enough then 🙂

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  24. The Night Trunker.
    • 2 Years
    6 months, 11 days ago

    Wow! Dyche just sounds like one giant angry wasp.

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    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 6 Years
      6 months, 11 days ago

      If he sounds like any creature then I'd say he's a little horse.

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