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The penultimate match of Gameweek 25 sees Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Crystal Palace.

Kick-off is at 14:00 GMT.

TEAM NEWS

Fabian Hurzeler makes some surprise calls, with three changes from last week’s 1-1 draw with Everton.

There’s no Jan Paul van Hecke and Yasin Ayari in the matchday squad due to injury, while Danny Welbeck drops to the bench.

Olivier Boscagli, Harry Howell and Charalampos Kostoulas come in.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner gives a debut to Jorgen Strand Larsen, while Adam Wharton is back in central midfield after suspension.

Chadi Riad and Brennan Johnson are consequently demoted to substitute duty.

Jean-Philippe Mateta is once again absent as he waits to find out if he needs surgery on his knee.

LINE-UPS

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Verbruggen, Kadioglu, Dunk, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Baleba, Gross, Howell, Rutter, Mitoma, Kostoulas

Subs: Steele, Igor, Minteh, Hinshelwood, Welbeck, Milner, Gomez, O’Riley, Veltman

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Lerma, Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell, Sarr, Pino, Strand Larsen

Subs: Benitez, Johnson, Uche, Clyne, Kamada, Canvot, Sosa, Guessand, Riad

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. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Sarr scored with Palace's first shot on target

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      This has made me bench Dubravka for Roefs now. Not enough Palace shots for him to get save points

  2. Joke Insurance™
    • 2 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Verbruggen is a casual choice anyway

    1. SalahFingers
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Not sure why anyone picked him in the first place. He gets very little clean sheets.

  3. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Gameweeks coming thick and fast now, any ideas with the below please?

    Thanks!

    Roefs
    Gabriel | Saliba | Munoz
    Salah | Palmer | Rogers | Rice | Sarr
    Joao Pedro | Thiago

    Dubravka | Senesi | Andersen | El Kroupi

    Thanks

    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      2.5m ITB

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        FTs?

    2. SalahFingers
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Honestly seems in good nick. I'd roll.

  4. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Palace sliced open there. Henderson good save 1-on-1

  5. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Sarr, you cannot tempt me again. No way!

  6. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Can't wait to WC to sell Verbruggen the fker.

  7. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Thoughts please?

    Raya
    Gabriel, Chalobah, Cash
    Bruno, Mbeumo, Rice, Rogers, Wilson
    Haaland, Thiago

    Dúbravka / Mukiele, Heaven, Guiu

    2 FT. £3.1m.

    A. Thiago to João Pedro, roll other FT
    B. Mbeumo to Palmer, roll other FT
    C. Wilson to Enzo, roll other FT
    D. Raya to Petrovic, Guiu to Gyokeres
    E. Roll

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Wait for updates on Mbeumo

      1. SalahFingers
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        Oh did he go off injured in the last game or something? I didn't watch it.

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Palmer said he isn't fully fit. Minutes are still being managed

      Roll if Mbeumo is fine. Should be clearer next GW

  8. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Sarr and KDH giving us something to think about.

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Yeah. The thought is "don't fall into the trap again".

      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        Dewsbury Hall was good before his injury.

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

      And Wilson, he was electric yesterday and so unlucky not to return

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        And Anderson returns every week without returning.

      2. Amartey Partey
        • 6 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        And Django

    3. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      And Summerville. Simmons starting to look good as well

    4. Third Eye Vision
      • 13 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      KDH has 7 attacking returns in his last 8 starts, and DC points in 4 of those, plus bonus points 4 times - 3 of which were maximum bonus.

      One of the signings of the season, and possibly the best value one.

  9. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    With 2 juicy home games coming up, would you buy Haaland?

    Would mean losing one of Salah/Palmer though

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Are you allowed to sell the King?

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        Sounds mad but I think I’d rather sell Palmer

    2. SalahFingers
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      If you don't have him now, I wouldn't buy him atm. He's been terrible of late, and has a blank coming up.

      and yes, I know your post was a joke one.

    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      No. He's overpriced on current form.

  10. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Liverpool XI: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.

    Manchester City XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Silva, Rodri, O'Reilly; Semenyo, Haaland, Marmoush.

    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Was hoping for a Virgil no show. Dalot sitting first on my bench.

      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        I bet Liverpool fans where hoping for a VVD no show as well

  11. putana
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    spent a day deciding between mbeumo and sarr. Turns out into didnt matter

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Wilson over Thiago for me = minus 3

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      which one u ended up with ?

      1. putana
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        sarr

    3. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Sarr still in the pitch?

  12. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Thinking of TC Gyorkeres for the double. Anyone else jumping on?

    1. Supersonic_
      • 4 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      I am 0.1 off getting to him 🙁

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        Gutted. I don't have him, but have 2FTs. If Mbeumo is out it's an easy one for me

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      I prefer to TC nailed players

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        Gab, Saliba or Timber then?

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          1 month, 25 days ago

          There's another DGW or two

          Gabriel, at a push

    3. Admiral Benson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Not sure he’s nailed

  13. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Losing my ML because of Verbruggen's useless mug. GTFO of my team you trashcan

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Not a fan then!

    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Absolutely garbage player. 1 SoT you cant even save just retire already

    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      He plays professionally in the Premier League and your bad pick is affecting your amateur mini league.

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        Such an original comment.

        1. Brosstan
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 25 days ago

          Reddit incarnate

        2. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          1 month, 25 days ago

          Did someone else pick your team again?

  14. F4L
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    will there be at least 2 more double GWs after 26?

    1. Admiral Benson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Not necessarily but probably 33 & smaller one in 36.

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        cheers

      2. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        Is 33 for for FA Cup?

        1. Admiral Benson
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 month, 25 days ago

          Yep

          1. GreennRed
            • 14 Years
            1 month, 25 days ago

            Cheers Almirante.

  15. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Pick 2 from gw27-31?

    A) Sarr
    B) Semenyo
    C) Wirtz
    D) Rogers

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      bc

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      B and C

    3. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      BD

    4. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      BC > D > A

    5. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      AD due to price

    6. Admiral Benson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      B and D.

      Wouldn’t want both A & B as they blank in GW31.

  16. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Munoz YC

  17. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Muñoz time-wasting YC

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Game management 😉

  18. Cojones of Destiny
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    play
    a. Mane
    b. Enzo

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      If you own Mane surely start him in the GW when else

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        DGW

    2. Admiral Benson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Surely both

      1. Cojones of Destiny
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        can’t with Bruno, Mb, Rogers, Rice, Haaland and JP

  19. #1 Salah Hater
    • 1 Year
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Get big Bart up for corners asap

  20. Ignasi M
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Well, I was wrong. I honestly thought Haaland would start on bench, thinking Pep would bolster midfield with Reijnders and the fact that Haaland has been trash since early December. Forgive me.

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      You're forgiven. Now send me £20 as compensation. DM for details.

      1. Ignasi M
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        How about a tenner?

    2. Monklane
      • 16 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      I don't forgive you. Now send me £20 as compensation. DM for details.

      1. Ignasi M
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        £10 each?

    3. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Maybe don't spam your opinion so much and then you'll look like less of a fool when you're wrong again as usual.

      1. Ignasi M
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        I reckon I'm 50/50!

      2. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        It's a forum. His opinion as valid as anyone's. Not trolling or anything.

        1. Hooky
          • 10 Years
          1 month, 25 days ago

          It's fine to have an opinion but just don't post virtually the same thing on every single page.

          1. Ignasi M
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 25 days ago

            Good point.

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

          Thank you!

      3. Ignasi M
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        Anyway, I still stick to my decision about Haaland: historically he's been very poor at Anfield, so that on top of his recent form doesn't really make much sense to start Haaland. I thought Pep would have bulked up the midfield giving how Liverpool suffocate the midfield and Rodri isn't the player he used to be. So, strange decision by Pep.

        1. x.jim.x
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 25 days ago

          How many goals does Haaland have at Anfield?
          How many goals does Marmoush have at Anfield?

          1. GreennRed
            • 14 Years
            1 month, 25 days ago

            Arguably they haven't faced a Pool defence at Anfield that's worse than today's.

            1. Ignasi M
              • 8 Years
              1 month, 25 days ago

              Good point, but look at what they did to Arsenal a few weeks ago. I support Arsenal and yet Liverpool limited Arsenal to zero chances and actually should have scored 3 despite having no strikers on the pitch!! Crazy season.

              1. GreennRed
                • 14 Years
                1 month, 25 days ago

                Their defence is abysmal. Sporadic good games doesn't make it a good defence. As bad as any Pool defence since Rogers time.

                1. Ignasi M
                  • 8 Years
                  1 month, 25 days ago

                  Yeah, I agree. That Arsenal game was a massive blip! No one saw that coming.

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

            Haaland has yet to score at Anfield since he joined. Crazy stat.

            1. x.jim.x
              • 11 Years
              1 month, 25 days ago

              Haaland has 1 goal at Anfield. Marmoush has 0.

              1. Ignasi M
                • 8 Years
                1 month, 25 days ago

                ahhhhh that's a champions league goal! 😉 I'm talking premier league, but okay, it's one goal!

                1. x.jim.x
                  • 11 Years
                  1 month, 25 days ago

                  How many CL goals is a PL goal worth?

                  1. Ignasi M
                    • 8 Years
                    1 month, 25 days ago

                    Two. Okay, good point. So, that means Haaland has scored two at Anfield.

  21. F4L
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    havent watched too much of arsenal recently, is no saka hurting gabriel's goal threat abit, or are madueke's/other left footers corners always on the money as well?

    1. Ignasi M
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      hmmm good point. Damn. Madueke is still good at corners though, but I see what you mean.

  22. Yes Ndidi
    • 6 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Is downgrading Rice to Zubimendi to fund Van Hecke to Saliba worth doing?

    1. #1 Salah Hater
      • 1 Year
      1 month, 25 days ago

      If it's without a hit, yeah

      Zubi has been playing much higher than Rice recently. Rice almost a 3rd CB most of the time

      1. Yes Ndidi
        • 6 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        Yh, for free

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

        yes, agree as a gunner.

      3. Ignasi M
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 25 days ago

        Rice still takes set pieces though, so tough decision

  23. BrockLanders
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Groß fairly accumulates bonus doesn't he.

  24. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Strand YC

  25. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Gomez YC

  26. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Marmoush Haaland Semenyo

    Three forwards. Interesting

  27. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Brighton been terrible today.

    1. #1 Salah Hater
      • 1 Year
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Yep. No idea how this Hurzeler guy gets so much praise. They're abysmal to watch

  28. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 25 days ago

    Groß a few miles offside there

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Sarr subbed off

  29. Basileus
      1 month, 25 days ago

      C'mon Muñoz, get defcon!

    • JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 25 days ago

      Palace and Glasner love a useless oaf up top it seems