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Three more Premier League matches get underway at 3pm BST.

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur – two teams that many Gameweek 34 Free Hitters went big on – are among the sides in action.

Fantasy aside, it’s a pivotal afternoon at the bottom of the Premier League as 18th-placed Spurs and 17th-placed West Ham United endeavour to avoid finishing the day in the bottom three.


TEAM NEWS

There’s the expected change between the posts at Anfield as Freddie Woodman makes his first Premier League start for Liverpool.

Giorgi Marmadashivili is out injured, while Alisson has still not fully recovered.

Arne Slot’s other alteration sees Alexis Mac Allister replace Ryan Gravenberch, who drops to the bench.

As promised, Oliver Glasner goes pretty much full strength on Merseyside, recalling Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ismaila Sarr, Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada.

Jørgen Strand Larsen, Yéremy Pino, Will Hughes and Jefferson Lerma are demoted to substitute duty.

There’s not been this much FPL interest in Spurs assets for some time, but a combination of Gameweek 34 being a big Free Hit week and the calibre of opposition has led to a (temporary) surge in demand.

The Lilywhites’ team news is straightforward: Djed Spence for the injured Destiny Udogie is the only change.

James Maddison is again on the bench as a non-playing substitute!

As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Rob Edwards makes five changes after the 3-0 loss at Leeds United.

Jose Sa, Pedro Lima, Matt Doherty, Rodrigo Gomes and Mateus Mane start for the relegated hosts.

Dan Bentley, Jackson Tchatchoua, Angel Gomes and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde drop to the bench, while Ladislav Krejci misses out due to injury.

Finally, in east London, West Ham are unchanged for their clash with Everton.

The Toffees’ only two alterations are enforced, with Thierno Barry and Michael Keane replacing the sidelined Beto and Jarrad Branthwaite.

LINE-UPS

Liverpool XI: Woodman, Jones, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Wirtz, Isak, Gakpo.

Subs: Pecsi, Gomez, Kerkez, Chiesa, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Ngumoha, Wright.

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell, Johnson, Mateta, Sarr.

Subs: Benítez, Clyne, Riad, Sosa, Devenny, Lerma, Hughes, Pino, Strand Larsen.


West Ham United XI: Hermansen, Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf, Fernandes, Souček, Bowen, Summerville, Pablo, Taty.

Subs: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Scarles, Todibo, Potts, Magassa, Kanté, Adama, Wilson.

Everton XI: Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Garner, Gana, McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Barry.

Subs: Travers, Patterson, George, Dibling, Coleman, Alcaraz, Rohl, Iroegbunam, Armstrong.


Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Sa, Lima, Doherty, S Bueno, Toti, H Bueno, Andre, J Gomes, R Gomes, Mane, Armstrong.

Subs: Bentley, Tchatchoua, Olagunju, Wolfe, A Gomes, Bellegarde, Edozie, Hwang, Arokodare.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Kinsky, Spence, Danso, Van de Ven, Porro, Bissouma, Gallagher, Bentancur, Xavi, Kolo Muani, Solanke.

Subs: Austin, Dragusin, Palhinha, Richarlison, Maddison, Tel, Gray, Bergvall, Souza.


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. thegaffer82
    • 15 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    For FPL, a red for Andre would’ve been very nice. But alas it’s just a yellow

  2. Jet5605
    • 12 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    This has the potential to be the worst FH in FPL history

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Well no, that was when people free hit GW29 in 23/24 season

      1. Jet5605
        • 12 Years
        4 months, 7 days ago

        I said potential. We can't say for sure yet. Still time for Palace to bust Virg's CS.

        1. Qaiss
          • 10 Years
          4 months, 7 days ago

          No man, not everyone owns the same players this week. But that free hit had small player pool and scored 19-20 points for a lot of people

          Fernandes captain will likely get that alone

      2. BeaversWithAttitude
        • 8 Years
        4 months, 7 days ago

        Was that when Solanke missed his pen? Yah, no fond memories.

    2. thegaffer82
      • 15 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      There’s been worse. I forget which season but there were only about 6 or 8 teams playing and they were all relegation/mid table fodder. And I remember I scored about 20points total

    3. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      double Arsenal defence, Porro, VVD and Mavropanos was the way to go

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 months, 7 days ago

        Need Newcastle and Palace goals please

    4. Quality Quality Qualit
      • 17 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Watkins, Wilson, Solanke, 5pts, not going quite as I had hoped.

  3. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    HT Wolves Spurs yawn

  4. Kaneyonero
    • 10 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Looked at the score in the Liv Cry match, no involvement for Salah, Gakpo or VVD. really really poor

    1. Kaneyonero
      • 10 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      I mean Liverpool playing well, just poor from an FPL perspective.

  5. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 11 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    I was slightly smug after Watkins blanked as I did changed Watkins to Solanke prior to the deadline.

    Now I know that wasbas actually a sign of what was to come for Solanke

  6. boc610
    • 14 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    a team facing relegation had no shots in 45 mins against the worst team in the league . there's a clue in that sentence somewhere...

    1. thegaffer82
      • 15 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Surprising the lack of urgency more than anything. I really thought that at the least Spurs would be super up for this game.

      1. Royal5
        • 15 Years
        4 months, 7 days ago

        They did look agressive the first 20 mins tbf, but yeah got to step up in the second half

  7. JohnnyB10
    • 1 Year
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Who else has Woodman? 🙂 Thank God Roefs stays on the bench. Solanke first sub, could have been worse lol.

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 9 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Woodman sitting on wood for me

  8. Bobby Digital
    • 9 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Do something Mr. Simons!

  9. lilmessipran
    • 14 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Pool conceded over 1 Xg in the first half but considering I don't own VVD this looks like a gtd clean sheet.. well done owners

    1. thegaffer82
      • 15 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Are u trying some kind of jinx here?!
      I’m not falling for it. I’ll celebrate a cleanie when, and only when, I hear that final whistle 😉

      1. JohnnyB10
        • 1 Year
        4 months, 7 days ago

        This, there’s still second half

  10. Royal5
    • 15 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Somali coming on for Spurs

    1. thegaffer82
      • 15 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Who da feck is Somali?

      1. The Philosopher
        • 6 Years
        4 months, 7 days ago

        A guy from Somalia

    2. z13
      • 1 Year
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Fun fact: Mathys Tel is from Central America

  11. thegaffer82
    • 15 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    I bet if Spurs had kept Postecoglu, they’d have finished 17th no problems

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 9 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      But... But.. they want attacking football

  12. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Let me Tel you about Spurs half time substitute

    1. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Somali?

  13. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    What a goal from Isak, class striker and worth every penny!

  14. THE Wild Rover
    • 16 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    West Ham haven’t had a shot on target. Has nobody told them they are in two-way battle to avoid relegation.

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      They have

    2. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Goal west ham...

    3. THE Wild Rover
      • 16 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      lol, timing

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        4 months, 7 days ago

        A Bowen points

    4. Monklane
      • 17 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Timing

    5. Gubby-Allen
      • 4 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      I think someone has.

  15. The Philosopher
    • 6 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Started Roefs over Woodman. Season over.

    1. THE Wild Rover
      • 16 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Why are you still hanging around then?

  16. DeSelby
    • 4 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Pickford out of control as usual.

  17. Sailboats
    • 10 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Who assisted WH goal please?

    1. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Oh its Bowen.. nice

    2. JohnnyB10
      • 1 Year
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Who else? Jarrod!

  18. JohnnyB10
    • 1 Year
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Still can’t believe I sold Bowen for troll Pedro!

  19. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Sunderland & now Everton
    Doing their utmost to get Spurs relegated

  20. Royal5
    • 15 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Simons sitter

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      By some distance

  21. Mr. O'Connell
    • 14 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Went Taty over Bowen. Another fine call.

    1. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Show us your team for next week
      So that we know who not to pick

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 14 Years
        4 months, 7 days ago

        Wildcard baby. There will be 15 of them.

  22. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Pints!

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      Give me a O

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        4 months, 7 days ago

        O!

  23. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Xavi balloons one

  24. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Sa taking liberties

  25. thegaffer82
    • 15 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Simons missed a chance and is now hobbling… should be alright though

  26. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    BOWENDOWSKI!

    1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      A

  27. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Sight of Spurs fans praying for a Arsenal win when we play West Ham

    1. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      I wonder what Arsenal fans would want
      Win the league but Spurs stay up or
      Finish second with Spurs relegated

  28. Bobby Digital
    • 9 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    If Spurs can't beat Wolves here they don't deserve to be in the prem...

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 months, 7 days ago

      If Wolves can't beat the worst Spurs team of all time they should also be ashamed

  29. thegaffer82
    • 15 Years
    4 months, 7 days ago

    If Spurs don’t win today they are down and out.
    Does somebody want to maybe mention it to them?! They don’t seem to quite grasp that…

  30. Moon Dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    4 months, 7 days ago

    Porro YC

    When it rains it pours