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In the Suspension Tightrope, we look at the players close to a ban, already suspended or returning from the naughty step in Double Gameweek 26.

A reminder: players now reaching five bookings will no longer incur a suspension.

WHEN ARE THE CUT-OFF POINTS FOR SUSPENSIONS?

Gameweek ban 26 yellow cards

The table above is from the Football Association website and details the cut-off points for the various yellow card thresholds.

With five cautions no longer the danger zone, the next target players have to avoid is 10. Anyone racking up that many yellow cards before their club has contested 32 fixtures will get a two-match ban.

And your usual reminder: punishments for yellow card accumulation are competition-specific. Suspensions for dismissals cover all competitive matches.

THE RACE TO (AVOID) 10 YELLOW CARDS

Gameweek 26 ban

“Hang on”, you might be thinking. “Wasn’t Yerson Mosquera (£4.3m) on nine bookings this time last week?” That he was, but it has since transpired that he did not get booked in Gameweek 24 (despite what the FPL total says) and he remains on eight cautions.

Teammates Joao Gomes (£5.3m) and Andre (£5.3m) are also two bookings away from a ban – so there’s at least no risk of them picking up a suspension for yellow card accumulation after the first of their two Double Gameweek 26 fixtures.

Marcos Senesi (£4.8m) is a notable name on seven cautions, sitting in over 15% of Fantasy squads.

WHICH PLAYERS SERVE SUSPENSIONS IN DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 26?

­­­FPL Gameweek 2 differentials: Gordon, Schade + Diarra 3

Cristian Romero (£5.0m) begins a four-match ban in midweek. His dismissal for serious foul play on Saturday was his second red card of the season, so he has to sit out an extra game. We won’t see him till Gameweek 30.

Dominik Szoboszlai (£6.7m) will only miss Gameweek 26 and return thereafter. His controversial red card on Sunday was for the denial of an obvious goalscoring opportunity.

Kevin Schade (£7.0m) and Jeanclair Todibo (£4.3m) continue to serve three-match bans after being sent off for violent conduct in Gameweek 24. One of those three matches will be served in the FA Cup fourth round, so they’ll be back in Gameweek 27.

Mykhailo Mudryk (£4.9m) remains indefinitely banned by the FA.

RETURNING FROM A BAN IN DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 26

FPL notes: Dyche's Forest taking shape + praise for £5.3m Anderson

Neco Williams (£4.7m) is back for Nottingham Forest, having served a one-match ban in Gameweek 24.


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  1. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    17 days, 21 hours ago

    1FT. Looking for 3rd Ars spot.

    a) Van Hecke -> Timber
    b) Gudmundsson -> Saliba
    c) Kelleher / Dubravka -> Raya

    1. JT11fc
      • 7 Years
      17 days, 21 hours ago

      Prob A as Kelleher has good fixtures long term

      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        17 days, 21 hours ago

        Just had a look at those! You're not wrong.

        Guess it's just down to security of starts with Saliba or slightly more attacking upside with Timber. Hmmm.

        Anyone think Timber starts both in the dbl?

        1. JT11fc
          • 7 Years
          17 days, 21 hours ago

          Dont think Arsenal can afford to slip up now so smaller chance...i hope

          1. JT11fc
            • 7 Years
            17 days, 21 hours ago

            Smaller chance Timber is benched

            1. Sir Michael Taker
              • 11 Years
              17 days, 21 hours ago

              I don't know why this even keeps coming up. He is clearly the 1st pick RB and probably gets a rest in the FA Cup. He could get a rest at any stage but so could any of the back 4 with Hincapie and White both capable of playing full back or centre back

    2. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      17 days, 20 hours ago

      A

  2. JT11fc
    • 7 Years
    17 days, 21 hours ago

    In what order would you prioritise these?
    Palace assets this week ideal but having 2 may be too many blankers

    1. Sarr
    2. Munoz
    3. Dango
    4. Thiago

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      17 days, 21 hours ago

      Dango of that list interests me

      1. JT11fc
        • 7 Years
        17 days, 21 hours ago

        He did look really good, could get him for Enzo in a couple gws

    2. C. SAMBA
      • 13 Years
      17 days, 21 hours ago

      Munoz

      1. JT11fc
        • 7 Years
        17 days, 21 hours ago

        Ye hes easiest for me to get this week, Sarr tempting this week too tho

    3. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      17 days, 20 hours ago

      After Brentford face Arsenal I would have it in this order: 4, 3, 2, 1.

      1. JT11fc
        • 7 Years
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        Interesting, you dont trust Palace? Or is the blank off putting?

        1. The Iceman
          • 3 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Bit of both. Sarr is a known troll and only seems to score in very specific types of fixtures vs bigger teams who afford him space in behind.

          1. JT11fc
            • 7 Years
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            Hmm good point that, thanks

    4. Conners
      • 7 Years
      17 days, 20 hours ago

      Hard to answer this without knowing your team and plans for the blank.

      i.e. If you have 4/5 FTs then I'd bring in one of the Palace players this week to take advantage of the fixtures.

      If not, then I'd give it a week or two and bring in Thiago to prepare for the blank.

      1. JT11fc
        • 7 Years
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        1FT and no WC left but I do have a solid 15, I think your right tho, waiting a week or 2 then Brentford

    5. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      17 days, 20 hours ago

      1423

      1. JT11fc
        • 7 Years
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        Thanks, seems to be alot of different opinions on this one

  3. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    17 days, 21 hours ago

    Kelleher
    Gabriel Timber
    BrunoF Rice Enzo Rogers
    Haaland JPedro Ekitike

    Dubravka HWilson Chalobah Guehi Muki

    2.3

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      17 days, 21 hours ago

      Guehi 3rd defender

      Who to captain

      1. Sailboats
        • 10 Years
        17 days, 21 hours ago

        Gabriel (c) or will be the most popular

        1. The Iceman
          • 3 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Gabriel TC.

    2. C. SAMBA
      • 13 Years
      17 days, 21 hours ago

      Haaland

    3. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      17 days, 20 hours ago

      Cheers, Gaby or Rice with double

  4. klopp it guys
    • 8 Years
    17 days, 21 hours ago

    Morning everyone how this looking?

    Verbruggan
    Chalobah, Gabriel (C), timber, Munoz
    Rice (VC), Enzo, Bruno Fernandes, wirtz, Rogers
    Haaland

    Bench, dubravka, Thiago, kroupi jr, van hecke

    1. C. SAMBA
      • 13 Years
      17 days, 21 hours ago

      GTG

    2. JT11fc
      • 7 Years
      17 days, 21 hours ago

      Very nice

      1. klopp it guys
        • 8 Years
        17 days, 21 hours ago

        Thanks guys

  5. DagheMunegu
    • 5 Years
    17 days, 21 hours ago

    1ft 1.7 itb

    Verbruggen
    Chalobah Gabriel Van Hecke
    Rice Enzo Szobo Bruno Mbeumo
    Haaland Ekitike

    Dub Rodon Gudmunsson Guiu

    A Szobo to Madueke/Trossard
    B Szobo Verbruggen to Raya Sarr -4
    C Szobo Van Hecke to Timber Sarr -4
    D Szobo Ekitike to Sarr/Rogers Gyokeres -4
    E something else

    1. JT11fc
      • 7 Years
      17 days, 21 hours ago

      B

    2. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      17 days, 20 hours ago

      B

  6. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    17 days, 21 hours 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

    1. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      17 days, 20 hours ago

      C if you can stay patient for a couple more days.

    2. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      17 days, 20 hours ago

      Yeah C, rolling is underrated. Love KDH but he played deeper in the second half for Everton on Saturday

  7. HD7
    • 8 Years
    17 days, 21 hours ago

    2 FT 0.2 ITB

    A)Palmer Mukiele to Rice Gabriel
    B) Ekitike Mukiele to Strand Larsen Gabriel

    Pickford
    Timber Chalobah Mukiele
    Bruno Palmer Rogers Wilson
    Haaland Pedro Ekitike

    Dubravka Esteve Miley Gudm

    1. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      17 days, 20 hours ago

      Honestly I wouldn't lose Palmer before Leeds (H) and Burnley (H). Find another way to get Rice and Gabriel.

      1. HD7
        • 8 Years
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        Well with B I can get Gabriel without losing Palmer. Rice can be bought only with a hit... any bright ideas?

        1. it lies in the proles
          • 9 Years
          17 days, 19 hours ago

          Zubimendi

          1. HD7
            • 8 Years
            17 days, 19 hours ago

            Palmer to Zubimendi?

  8. dashdriver
    • 10 Years
    17 days, 21 hours ago

    Is this worth a BB?

    Raya
    Gabriel / Guehi / Chalobah
    Bruno F / Enzo / Rice / Semenyo
    J. Pedro / Haaland / Ekitikè

    Dubravka / Tarkowski / Summerville / Rodon

    1. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      17 days, 20 hours ago

      I don't think so, save.

    2. it lies in the proles
      • 9 Years
      17 days, 19 hours ago

      Same, sabe

  9. Bavarian
    • 8 Years
    17 days, 21 hours ago

    Who to start?

    A- Thiago (ARS-H)
    B- VDV (NEW-H)

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      17 days, 20 hours ago

      B

    2. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      17 days, 20 hours ago

      B

    3. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      17 days, 20 hours ago

      Got a sneaky feeling with A.

  10. Sir Michael Taker
    • 11 Years
    17 days, 21 hours ago

    Sorry did I read that correct on here that FPL Towers just randomly gave a yellow card out to Mosquera that never happened? Lol

  11. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    17 days, 20 hours ago

    What’s the current consensus on chip usage?

    1. Punned It
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        Seems to be a steady stream of TC this week (I'm not entirely sure yet, got burnt this GW and want to play ultra safe a couple of weeks), they say possibly only one more double, so most seem to be locking in on WC32, BB33, FH34.

        1. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Thanks

          Is 33 a DGW?

          1. Punned It
              17 days, 20 hours ago

              So they say. Something about it being the most sensible opportunity for the relocation of the City - Palace game, I think.

        2. Jet5605
          • 11 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          WC32, BB33. Undecided on TC and FH. Not loving giving TC to Gab tbh

        3. SpaceCadet
          • 12 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Goes best with some guac.

      • Jet5605
        • 11 Years
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        What are people's thoughts on Szob? Appreciate he scored yesterday and is banned for one but despite the upcoming fixtures I'm hesitant to hold a mid playing RB even if he is on some set pieces. Is there any chance Pool have a RB coming back soon?

        1. The Iceman
          • 3 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          I think there are better options - you can't keep relying on wonder goals from free kicks every week and he's at RB every other week.

          1. Jet5605
            • 11 Years
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            That's what I'm thinking. Might ditch him for Dango next week unless we get news Liverpool have someone returning from injury to play RB. I also prefer Wirtz long term and could move Cunha to him soon

            1. The Iceman
              • 3 Years
              17 days, 20 hours ago

              Dango is my current favourite to replace Rice after this week.

              1. Jet5605
                • 11 Years
                17 days, 20 hours ago

                Like that move. Rice returns are drying up. May as well have Anderson and save the cash but I do rate Dango who is a proper menace

                1. The Iceman
                  • 3 Years
                  17 days, 20 hours ago

                  Yeah and Brentford's fixtures until the end of the season are fantastic. I own Wirtz currently but LFC have zero form and are going nowhere under this current manager. There may be better use of funds elsewhere but he's still a good pick in his own right.

                  1. Jet5605
                    • 11 Years
                    17 days, 20 hours ago

                    Yeah fixtures look great. A triple up of Kelleher, Dango and Thiago looks good. I may sell Rice and Enzo first and hold Szob for a couple more just I'm case Gomez or someone returns to RB. Enzo has to go after BUR and has much worse fixtures than Szob

                    1. The Iceman
                      • 3 Years
                      17 days, 20 hours ago

                      You're right, that triple up does look good until the end of the season. Agree with that - I think Enzo and Szoboszlai can probably go after the next couple weeks but defo give Enzo the next two.

      • The Iceman
        • 3 Years
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        Morning all. Who would you start?

        A) Wilson
        B) Thiago

        For some reason I'm leaning towards Thiago, but thoughts are welcome!

        1. Babit1967
          • 9 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          B easily

        2. JT11fc
          • 7 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Yeah prob Thiago

        3. Conners
          • 7 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Yeah, it's 50/50 really, so might as well go with the home player on pens.

        4. SpaceCadet
          • 12 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          B

          1. The Iceman
            • 3 Years
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            Appreciate the replies - thanks all.

      • Conners
        • 7 Years
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        Morning

        Who would you start this week?

        a) Mane - NFO (a) & ARS (h)
        b) Thiago - ARS (h)
        c) Tarkowski - BOU - (h)

        1. The Iceman
          • 3 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Got to be A in this scenario as at least he'll play both games and Forest are also very poor.

        2. JT11fc
          • 7 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          A, feel like Bou will score and even if Tarks gets a 4 pointer Mane will match it at the least

        3. Conners
          • 7 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Thanks both.

        4. Jet5605
          • 11 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          No point having Mane and not attacking the.double.

        5. HD7
          • 8 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          A

        6. SpaceCadet
          • 12 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          A

        7. Conners
          • 7 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Pretty conclusive - thanks

        8. it lies in the proles
          • 9 Years
          17 days, 16 hours ago

          Mane

      • HD7
        • 8 Years
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        Palmer next 2 games vs Rice for his next 3 games. Who would you prefer?

        1. g40steve
          • 7 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Palmer got lucky, 2721902 20

        2. The Iceman
          • 3 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Honestly, if(!) he starts both then probably Palmer lol.

      • HD7
        • 8 Years
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        For next GWs which combo would your prefer:

        A)Palmer Strand Larsen
        B) Rice Ekitike

        1. The Iceman
          • 3 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          B

        2. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          B

      • Kodap
        • 8 Years
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        Morning all, currently have 4.4m in the bank and 3FT.. any suggestions here? Double Chelsea defence & Tark has killed me in recent weeks..

        Sanchez
        Chalobah - Timber - Gabriel - Tark
        Enzo - Rogers - Wilson - Bruno - Rice
        Haaland

        Dub - Alderte - Kroupi - Mane

        1. The Iceman
          • 3 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          - I think after Tuesday it would be a good idea to get some Brentford coverage in - Kelleher, Dango, Thiago all have great fixtures until the end of the season
          - Shorter term you could target the Palace-Burnley fixture with Muñoz or Sarr, but be mindful of GW31 blank
          - Give your Chelsea defenders the next two before selling

      • Sir Burtenshaw
        • 10 Years
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        Is Sarr or Enzo a better buy at the moment?

        1. The Iceman
          • 3 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Sarr. Enzo has two good fixtures upcoming but beyond that Palmer has taken penalty duties off him and makes him a less appealing pick.

      • dansmith1985
        • 3 Years
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        Thiago and Garner to Gyokeres and Caicedo for a hit?

        1. The Iceman
          • 3 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          No way.

      • SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        Best option for the dgw? 1ft, 3.2m itb.

        A. Dcl > Gyokeres
        B. Dcl konate > Pedro timber -4
        C. Dcl konate > Pedro Saliba -4

        Sanchez
        Gabriel konate vdv
        BrunoF semenyo rice Enzo Anderson
        Haaland dcl

        Dubravka Thiago Mukiele diouf

        1. g40steve
          • 7 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          B if holding Timber he should easily pay off the hit

        2. The Iceman
          • 3 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          B

        3. TheBiffas
          • 5 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Would just get timber tbh

      • Kabayan
        • 9 Years
        17 days, 20 hours ago

        Is it worth to buy Mane for Guiu?
        Have to bench Lacroix or Tark if I do that.

        1. Flynny
          • 10 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Don't think it's worth it as mane will only go and blank in 31 and you prob need that spot

          Im considering guiu to kroupi

          1. Sir Michael Taker
            • 11 Years
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            Guiu will also blank in 31 most likely fwiw so that wouldnt be my prime consideration here. I think Lacroix at least matches Mane so I wouldnt bother

          2. Kabayan
            • 9 Years
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            Cheers, although i have spare FT to buy another forward for 31 but leaning toward to save FT

        2. Punned It
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            I'd say playing Lacroix has a far better chance of points than Mané.

            1. Kabayan
              • 9 Years
              17 days, 20 hours ago

              Cheers

          • The Iceman
            • 3 Years
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            Just play Lacroix.

            1. Kabayan
              • 9 Years
              17 days, 20 hours ago

              Cheers

        3. Gazza2000
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Team is a mess, have 1Ft and 2.9 ITB.

          Plan was/is Guiu to Thiago but wondering if I should take a hit here or just play one of Rodon/Andersen?

          Raya
          Gabriel Tarkowski Mukiele Rodon Andersen
          Fernandes Rice Enzo
          Haaland Etikite

          Dubravka Szoboszlai Tavenier Guiu

          1. The Iceman
            • 3 Years
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            Unfortunate with the Szobo red card. This week just play one of Rodon or Andersen and then bring in Thiago next week.

          2. Conners
            • 7 Years
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            I'd replace one of Szob or Tav this week , then bring in Thiago next week.

          3. TheBiffas
            • 5 Years
            17 days, 19 hours ago

            I think a hit is warranted here to replace both mids

        4. Steavn8k
          • 2 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Would you do either of the following:
          A: Senesi->Munoz
          B: Wilson -> Sarr

          Both moves will have me move Evanilson to Kroupi, rather sideways but frees up founds.

          1. The Iceman
            • 3 Years
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            I like those moves but what are your plans for the blank in 31?

            1. Steavn8k
              • 2 Years
              17 days, 20 hours ago

              Cheers. I'll try to manage without FH, have 5FT at the moment, so should be possible.

          2. TheBiffas
            • 5 Years
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            B

        5. Essem
          • 8 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          I have already played my WC. Do I plan transfers for BB DGW33, free hit BGW31 and just pray for my team in BGW34?

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 7 Years
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            I would suggest navigating BGW31 without using FH. Teams that you predict will double in 33 will blank in 34

            1. Essem
              • 8 Years
              17 days, 19 hours ago

              Ok thanks. But won’t City and Palace blank in 31 and have a double in 33? Seems difficult to navigate.

              1. Tonyawesome69
                • 7 Years
                17 days, 19 hours ago

                Team dependant

                City v Palace is not confirmed as a blank yet. Also 34 is likely to be a bigger BGW than 31

                1. Essem
                  • 8 Years
                  17 days, 19 hours ago

                  All right thank you!

          2. The Iceman
            • 3 Years
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            Yes but by planning don't miss out on obvious good picks just because they may not have a double etc.

            1. Essem
              • 8 Years
              17 days, 19 hours ago

              Yah I meant looking at fixtures and DGW33 but ignore BGW31 (use FH)

        6. TheBiffas
          • 5 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Hi all

          Play one:

          a) Wilson (MCI, A)
          b) DCL (CHE, A)

          Cheers

          1. The Iceman
            • 3 Years
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            B

            1. TheBiffas
              • 5 Years
              17 days, 20 hours ago

              Thanks

        7. cescpistols1
          • 10 Years
          17 days, 20 hours ago

          Good to go for this week? 2FT, 0.0 ITB.

          Raya
          Gabriel (c) Chalobah Richards
          Palmer Bruno Rogers Rice
          Haaland J.Pedro Mane

          Dubravka Hill Wilson Mukiele

          1. FantasyClub
            • 5 Years
            17 days, 20 hours ago

            Why play Mane if youre C is Gabriel. Its counter intuitive no?

            1. TheBiffas
              • 5 Years
              17 days, 19 hours ago

              Hedging your bets isn't it

        8. brithepie
          • 16 Years
          17 days, 19 hours ago

          With 5FTs, thoughts on:

          Rice, Martinez > Raya, Sarr for Arsenal triple def?

          Chalobah > Munoz (differential hunting and Chelsea keep butchering clean sheets)

          1. Malkmus
            • 14 Years
            17 days, 19 hours ago

            I'd be tempted to keep rice if you have him, can see him getting an assist and spreads the risk a bit. Palace a mixed bag at the moment, I'd hold chalobah for now

        9. basilfawlty
          • 4 Years
          17 days, 19 hours ago

          Morning all.
          What should I prioritise with 3 FT? 1.6 ITB so lots of options!

          Raya
          Gabriel Chalobah Tarkowski
          Rice Fernandes Rogers Wilson
          Haaland Ekitike Thiago

          Dubravka Andersen Miley Dorgu

        10. L.U.H.G.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          17 days, 19 hours ago

          Who starts for Arsenal in dgw 26 : Hincappia or California ?

        11. Malkmus
          • 14 Years
          17 days, 19 hours ago

          Morning all. GTG? 0FT, 0.0 ITB

          Raya (Dub)
          Gab (TC) - Saliba - Lacroix
          Bruno - Mbeumo - Palmer - Semenyo - Enzo
          Haaland - Mane

          Subs - Thiago, Cash, Clyne

          Ta