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Newcastle United v Brentford rounds off the day’s Premier League football.

Kick-off is at 17:30 GMT.

TEAM NEWS

Bruno Guimaraes is back from injury tonight to make his first Newcastle appearance in over two weeks.

He’s one of five changes from the Magpies’ midweek defeat to Manchester City.

Nick Pope is back to replace Aaron Ramsdale between the posts, while it’s all change in attack as Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes and Yoane Wissa come in.

Wissa is facing his former employers for the first time since his move to Tyneside last summer.

Jacob Ramsey, Nick Woltemade and Dan Burn drop to the bench, while Anthony Gordon misses out through injury.

Despite his excellent midweek goal, Anthony Elanga has to settle for a place among the substitutes.

Brentford’s one change is enforced as Kevin Schade is suspended.

Keane Lewis-Potter comes into the side.

The lack of other alterations means that Nathan Collins has to stay on the bench. His Gameweek 24 benching was influenced by a knock in training but after Sepp van den Berg and Kristoffer Ajer helped the Bees to a clean sheet at Aston Villa, those two retain their places at centre-half.

LINE-UPS

Newcastle United XI: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock, Murphy, Wissa, Barnes.

Subs: Ramsdale, Osula, Elanga, Woltemade, Burn, A. Murphy, Ramsey, Shahar, Neave.

Brentford XI: Kelleher, Kayode, Ajer, van den Berg, Henry, Henderson, Yanelt, Jensen, Lewis-Potter, Thiago, Ouattara.

Subs: Valdimarsson, Hickey, Pinnock, Nelson, Yarmoliuk, Collins, Damsgaard, Donovan, Furo.

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 (DefCon) 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. Udogie-style
    • 2 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Enzo to Palmer and Cherki to Zubimendi (DGW)?

    Need tog st ahead in my ML and my opponents won't be able to afford Palmer, so I'm wondering if this could be the right time to take a gamble on him.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      I wouldn't... Enzo put up good stats today and Palmer will get a harder time up against Leeds next week. Find another way to get a third Arsenal player

  2. Moon Dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Hey just realised there's a DGW this week. I took a break from FPL for a while, and then I played casually the last few weeks. Any advice on whether I should get a 3rd Arsenal player, a Wolves player, or should I just roll? Thanks.

    Pickford
    Gabiel* - Timber* - Guehi
    Palmer - Bruno - Semenyo - Sarr - Amad
    Haaland - Thiago

    Dubravka - Hill - Rodon - Guiu

    +1FT, 0.1m itb

    Bonus Q: Would you play Hill (eve) over Thiago (ARS)? Hill has two assists in his last 3 games, and triggered DefCon in all 3 games. A bit of a steal at 3.9m, it doesn't feel right benching him every week. Does he have a higher ceiling than Thiago?

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Start Hill over Thiago, fixture much better that week for him.

      Wouldn’t touch Wolves for the double. I would say Raya or Rice for the 3rd Arsenal but not that exciting.

      1. Moon Dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 1 Year
        5 months, 10 days ago

        Thanks Count!

  3. Nightf0x
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Sanchez (dub)
    Gabriel timber richards (keane mukiele)
    Enzo bruno rice rogers king
    Haland watkins (tiago)

    King to whom?

    A) KDH, gw27 watkins to ekitike
    B) rayan, gw27 watkins keane -4 to ekitike hill
    C) roll ft, start mukiele/keane, gw27 watkins keane king -4 to ekitike dango hill

  4. F4L
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    brentford do the double over newcastle and move level with liverpool. fair play

  5. Feanor
    • 17 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Dango very selfish

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Perfect for FPL

  6. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    What score more next GW :

    A) Saliba (bre, wol) and Semenyo (FUL) -4

    B) Guehi (FUL) and Rice (bre, wol)

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      I have B so A by far

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 9 Years
        5 months, 10 days ago

        Yeah, I might switch Rice out and go Raya, Saliba, Gabriel (TC) next GW...

  7. WVA
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Does Pedro get a bap?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Doesn't look like he will on LiveFPL

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      no, caicedo above him as well as the goal scorers

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        5 months, 10 days ago

        Ridiculous

  8. Captain Mal
    • 1 Year
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Brentford have now won 3 of their last 4 league games against Newcastle, having failed to win any of the previous 10 (1 draw and 9 losses).

  9. F4L
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    anyone tempted to go for (R)ice next gw not gabriel? good to see he's back amongst the defcon this week and hes been pretty unfortunate for a while in terms of assist potential at the very least. 13 chances created last 4 matches. maybe brentford can score against arsenal as well?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Am considering selling him to be honest and going all in at Arsenal at the back...

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        5 months, 10 days ago

        thats fair, understandable given recent returns. their defence looks back to its best. i still have faith in rice to start hauling again though

  10. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Got away with that big time as a Thiago dumper

    1. Chrisitis
      • 14 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      How come? Only shot and only touch inside Newc penalty box was the penalty

      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        5 months, 10 days ago

        When he scores one he usually scores 2-3!

  11. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    rival had cucu,palmer,(p)edro and no transfers since gw1 ,just a silly game *logs off*

  12. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Thiago&Wilson out for JPedro&Semenyo -4?

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Like it

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      I’m keeping Thiago long term, look at those fixtures

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        5 months, 10 days ago

        Yes. I'll get him back.

  13. F4L
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    fck me bruno was involved in 14 chances today, is that a record?

    1. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Best central midfielder in the world atm imo.

    2. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      He was absolutely cooking today, couldve been a monster haul.

      So many blocked shots, and his teammates couldn't finish their dinner

  14. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Why was Danjo out GW 17 thru 21?

    1. z13
      • 1 Year
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Afcon

  15. Snoop Udogie Dogg
    • 5 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Spurs should get Keith Andrews in as manager, doing a good job at Brentford

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      So was Thomas Frank

      1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
        • 5 Years
        5 months, 10 days ago

        * that was the joke gif *

        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 13 Years
          5 months, 10 days ago

          😆

    2. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Tbf Frank took over a team that finished 17th last season and then has only had half a deck to play with this season. The injuries to Kulusevski, Maddison, Kudus, Porro, Spence, Solanke, Richarlison have been devastating.

      Would be harsh to judge him under those conditions, given the great work he did with Brentford over a long period.

      1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
        • 5 Years
        5 months, 10 days ago

        fair point. We have been better last few games, red killed it today

  16. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Any ideas what transfers to consider here? Feel priced out of Palmer/Mbeumo/Ekitike without selling Haaland.

    0.4 ITB

    Raya Dubravka

    Timber Gabriel Chalobah Guehi Andersen

    Bruno Enzo Rogers Semenyo Anderson

    Thiago DCL Haaland

    1. mixology
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      I have the same forward line. Will you be starting DCL in any upcoming fixtures?

      Thiago obviously has great fixtures after Arsenal

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 13 Years
        5 months, 10 days ago

        Agreed, Thiago going nowhere.

        DCL likely benched for next 3. Would you suggest downgrading > Kroupi and starting building additional funds?

        1. mixology
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 months, 10 days ago

          Anderson and Guehi can definitely fill in for DCL. He’s not an expensive option to bench for the near future. Although he may nick a goal vs Chelsea or Villa.

          Team is fine. Palmer is a bit out of reach. Etikite and Mbeumo are doable if you really back them to keep delivering

    2. Snoop Udogie Dogg
      • 5 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      hear me out - Haaland out for Ekitike and someoune out for Palmer and captain Palmer. I've literally just done this! Thank me later

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 13 Years
        5 months, 10 days ago

        Was considering this, Palmer + Ekitike could work very well.

    3. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Looks like a solid side to me. I'd probably roll - it'll give you more options next GW.

    4. mrelpea
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      I wilcarded this gameweek to get rid of Haaland, felt so liberating! Have a front 8 of Palmer, J Pedro, Wirtz, Bowen, B Fernandes, Cunha, Ekitike, Semenyo + triple Arsenal defence.
      Granted a benching head ache most weeks, but no longer have the temptation to captain him. I don’t think you’ll regret it

  17. mixology
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Bruno G haul taunting me on my bench. Great differential going forward with pens (Gordon injury). Tough fixtures approaching though, unfortunately

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Owned him for a long time before his injury, seems unstoppable despite Newcastle being poor

    2. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Same, played Wilson for his 2-pointer. Thought Newcastle could be a bit tired.

      I’ve left an incredible amount of points on the bench latest few gw’s (yes Dorgu - looking at you)

      1. mixology
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 months, 10 days ago

        I guess Howe said he was fine. And it was a good home fixture. Felt risky but in hindsight, there was high upside

  18. WVA
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Is Gabriel TC the play?

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      (c) will suffice

      1. Moon Dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 1 Year
        5 months, 10 days ago

        What's the deal with potential doubles to come? Will there be plenty of other opportunities to use the TC & BB?

        Also, will there be a juicy blank week for the FH?

        Thanks.

        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 13 Years
          5 months, 10 days ago

          Not sure there will be plenty but definitely some good opportunities to play TC.

        2. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 months, 10 days ago

          Yes, but getting rid of TC now means that it won't hinder ys playing BB or FH when that's needed.

          1. Moon Dog
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 1 Year
            5 months, 10 days ago

            True. Might be sensible to just take the bird in the hand with Gabriel (TC)

            I had forgotten about chips until WVA mentioned TC 😆

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Unless we knew BrunoF would get a DGW down the line but that seems unlikely with United out of the cups

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 months, 10 days ago

        Wouldn't count on that.

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • 9 Years
          5 months, 10 days ago

          United play Chelsea away in 33 so if Chelsea make the cup semi then something could happen for Bruno but think Gabriel’s fixtures look better

    3. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      I am considering that. It has pretty high floor imo. Should he score one, it's prolly 9 pts goal. Haaland may get better double later, but what if he's injured or not in form?

    4. Bob B
      • 12 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      It's an option, at the end of the day it's only 1 extra score.
      Gabriel is level on points per match with Haaland so it's worth a gamble.

  19. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    How to improve this team with 2FTs?
    Sell Potts or HWilson for Arsenal mid?

    Verb
    Gab/Timber/VVD
    BrunoF/Wirtz/Enzo/HWilson
    Haaland/Ekitike/Pedro

    Dub/Potts/Heaven/Dorgu

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Can you get Raya?

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        5 months, 10 days ago

        Arsenal mid ain’t better?

    2. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Bin vvd he's awful

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        5 months, 10 days ago

        Nah

  20. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Anyone considering Salah from GW 28 onwards?

    Could possibly be a Pakmeresque haul somewhere in that run

    1. MikeS
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Don't be silly

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      He will be better than Bruno if he's able to get rid off stupid manager.

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      i think if you're being sensible and want salah you need him to go on a run of 3 goals in 4 or something to get his confidence up. his body language at the moment just seems abit passive. his chances created per 90 is basically level now with his shots per 90 for the season, i think that kinda speaks volumes in terms of confidence, passing (or trying to) more than shooting nowadays. its not a criticism of him, he can play that playmaker role but i think if you want that explosive, haul getting Mo then you just need his confidence to go up that bit more before getting

      having said that im all in already and desperate for him to put City to the sword tomorrow, he loves this fixture.

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        5 months, 10 days ago

        Well put

        Will be watching the game closely tomorrow

    4. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      If chasing, go for it!

  21. F4L
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    romero seriously is such a plonker sometimes. lowkey very happy collins didnt come on otherwise that would've been some painful autosub points tomorrow if i had started collins over him lol 🙂

  22. Snoop Udogie Dogg
    • 5 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Benched DCL, no Palmer. but up to 427k from 670k

  23. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    45 w/ VanHecke Semenyo Ekitike Haaland to play

    Pretty surprised I’m 9 points off a green arrow. Must be the Palmer damage primarily?

  24. Bob B
    • 12 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    I'm thinking I might bench boost here, 3 FT and money in the bank.

    Raya (double)
    Dubravka* (cpl)

    Gabriel (double)
    Chalobah (LEE)
    Senesi (eve)
    Lacroix (BUR)
    VVD (sun)

    Rice (double)
    Bruno (whu)
    Enzo (LEE)
    Anderson (WOL)
    King* (mci)

    Haaland (FUL)
    Ekitike (sun)
    Bowen* (MUN)

  25. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Got rid of Palmer a week ago.

    How should I feel?

    Palmer, Saka to Bruno, Mbeumo for last 2 gws

    Feel awful but maybe a bit harsh

    1. Bob B
      • 12 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Over last 2 GW, Palmer has 22, Bruno has 20. Saka has 0, Mbuemo has 10.

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

    Still have Saka. No hope he plays the DGW right?

    1. Bob B
      • 12 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      If he did, how many minutes do you think he'd play? Not worth the risk IMO

  27. hawkeyes
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Help please:
    A) Palmer + KDH for Enzo + Foden
    B) Palmer + KDH + Hill for Wilson + Foden + Van Heck (-4)

  28. SKENG
    • 10 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Raya
    Gabriel Timber Tarkowski
    Bruno Mbeumo Enzo Rogers
    Haaland DCL Thiago

    Dubravka Wilson Andersen Dorgu - 2 FTs, 0.2M ITB

    Do you see any moves worth doing here? I am thinking about saving FT.

  29. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Is Enzo a bit pointless now?

    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      Nah,
      Im keeping until 28 then moving to Dango to fund Rice > Wirtz.

    2. suddenorgan
      • 15 Years
      5 months, 10 days ago

      easy keep

  30. WVA
    • 9 Years
    5 months, 10 days ago

    Would really like Semenyo* but not worth it here surely?

    Dub
    Gab Tim Chal Guehi
    Bruno Rogers Rice Enzo
    Haaland Pedro
    Verb Thiago Wilson* VVD