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Sunday’s pair of Gameweek 21 matches get underway at midday as Crystal Palace welcome Manchester City to Selhurst Park.

The latest teamsheet twist from Pep Guardiola sees both Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling drop to the bench, with Leroy Sane and Gabriel Jesus joining Bernardo Silva in the front three.

Ranked fifth and seventh top captains for Gameweek 21, Aguero and Sterling have been backed by 7.2% and 4.8% with the armband against the only side yet to register a clean sheet in front of their own fans.

Over 219,00 FPL managers drafted in Sterling on the back of three successive double-digit returns, though it’s worth noting that he’s emerged from the bench to score in two of his three sub appearances this season.

A big haul from the ever-present Kevin De Bruyne could have an impact on the FPL standings – 4.05% have handed the Belgian the armband as he goes in search of a sixth double-figure haul of 2017/18.

City arrive with the league’s best defensive record on the road, claiming more shut-outs (six) and conceding fewer goals (five) away from home than any side.

Yet the Eagles have proven a reliable source of goals at home – indeed, they have scored exactly twice in seven successive matches at Selhurst Park, which includes clashes with Chelsea and Arsenal.

With a goal or assist in all but one of those seven encounters, Wilfried Zaha has played a pivotal part in their renaissance under Roy Hodgson.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    When do teams travel when they have an away game?
    Spurs play tueday night at Swansea is there a slight chance we know if Kane has travelled with the squad before the GW deadline on Monday mid-day?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      will be too late for us, monday afternoon i'd assume

      1. rnrd
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ok thanks. So let’s the training pics hunt begin

  2. Dead Lift
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Next transfers suggestions.

    Lössl/Elliot
    Azpi / Robbie / Dunk / Masuaku / Mee
    Sterling / Son / RLC / Richarlison /Salah
    Kane (c) / Morata / DCL

    itb: 2.7

    I 've already done Hazard -> Son and i have one more FT.
    What should i do?

    A. RLC to Arnie?
    B. Richa to Alli?
    C. A and Richa to Lingard for -4?

    Is there any chance for Stones to start against Watford? Is it Aguero essential for this much?

  3. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is Eriksen worth it over Son?

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not on recent form

      1. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        What? 38 pts in last 6 and he is nailed unlike Son

    2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I was saying yes yesterday and then bought Son when I thought he was going up. I was worried over Son minutes but I am becoming more convinced Kane doesn’t start vs Swansea. And when that’s happened in the past, Son starts high up and ends up scoring. I have happy memories of him last season. I’ll probbaly get Erik too though.

    3. Hulk Smash
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Long term yeah but not for the DGW imo.

  4. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Best transfer this week?
    A. Pogba > Alli
    B. KDB > Alli
    C. KDB and DCL > Son & Firmino (-4)

    1. agueroooooney
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Probably B

    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      C

  5. agueroooooney
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is Richarlison -> Lanzini worth -4?

  6. PlayPercentage
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Will Adrian start in both DGW games?
    Worried about Hart making a comeback.

    1. slove
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hart will probably only play in the cup

  7. CrouchDown
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hey guys help would be much appreciated as I'm torn between these two options:

    (A) Hazard + Tarroll > Arnie + Son?

    (B) Hazard + Tarroll + Vardy > Eriksen + Alli + Ayew?

    1. agueroooooney
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I prefer A

    2. Hulk Smash
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

  8. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Liam Ridgewell dressing up for Sky Sports

  9. cjhewitt92
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    What you guys think for -4

    Sane Hazard and Morata to Alli, Eriksen and Aguero.

    1. agueroooooney
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Would keep Sané and just get one of Eriksen/Alli and avoid the hit

  10. Tazah
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I swear you guys can talk so much rubbish

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      But at least it doesn't cost you anything

      1. Tazah
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        So glad I did it now

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      My defence is premium. Top 5k OR:

      De Gea - Elliot
      Christensen - Otamendi - Alonso - Dunk - Kenny

      Dunk / Kenny a nice rotation pairing

      1. Tazah
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        That's the way to go

    3. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not really. The thread was just people asking you if you had ever had Baines, Coleman, Ivanovic etc. and another stating the obvious which is getting Alonso in is a huge upgrade and going from KDB to Gross is a massive downgrade.

  11. Paris Ganja Man
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Danilo to start?

  12. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Kun anyone?? 🙂

    1. rnrd
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      If Kane plays only 1 out of 2 he could actually easily out score him

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  13. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Can't be bothered with the crap game coming up. Recommend me a movie.

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Thor: Ragnarok

      1. Nascimento
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        This is a good shout.

        Guardians of the galaxy

      2. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I haven't even seen the first two! Should I start with the first one?

    2. Tazah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      War dogs, fun real life story

    3. Homo Neanderthalensis
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      The Departed

  14. Viper
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Has Kane only just become a bit more doubtful because Aguero is a good option now? 😆

  15. I Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    How does this look for a Free Hit team guys?

    Lloris
    Otamendi, Jones, Masuaku
    Sterling, Mahrez, Son, Arnautovic
    Kane, Aguero, Vardy

    Pereira; Carroll, Dummett, Rangel.

    0.1 ITB

    1. Lukakuna
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Isn't Jones at risk of being rested?

    2. agueroooooney
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Very solid, very similar to the team I drafted up for a FH but chickened out of it in the end

  16. FPL_Hazards
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    So which TOT/WHM players do (or will) you have for the DGW?

    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Son, Arnautovic, Kane

    2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ogbonna Arnautivic Son Kane

    3. -SB-
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kane, Alli, Son

    4. Longlatini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kane Alli Eriksen

    5. ThisTimeNxtYrRodney
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kane, Alli, son, adrian and ogbonna. No hits. Hoping hammers can keep,a cleanie against wba after 5 days rest compared to baggie's two. If they do anything else is a bonus.
      Main worry is if Harry plays. If not may gamble on Alli for captain.

  17. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Why are Spurs and West Ham being made to play on 2nd and 4th? You think they could have them play on the 5th and give them a bit longer to recover.

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      They've had a full week off. Other teams are playing Saturday/Monday or Sunday/Tuesday.

    2. Viper
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Fa cup at the weekend

  18. Lukakuna
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Ship Morata or Firmino for Kane? Have Haz and Salah

    Cheers 🙂

    1. -SB-
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Get rid of Morata and Hazard!

  19. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Ignoring DGW best goalie going forward to replace Elliot ( other keeper Pope) from

    A Ryan
    B Lossl
    C Adrián
    D Speroni

    1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      If you’re keeping Pope then I think Adrian although West Ham seem to be leaking against weak teams when they go for it.

  20. Fresh_From_Desh
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    https://www.premierleague.com/news/436425

    Free Hit explanation and strategy guide.

    I think there will be a few people using this chip!

  21. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is it actually worth bringing in Aguero?

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I would

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not yet

      1. Tazah
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Agree

    3. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Is it worth holding or jumping to Kane?

  22. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Andy Carroll to start the WBA or Spurs game?

    1. FPL_Hazards
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Just dont go there man

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      You reckon he has some unfinished DGW business?

      1. Fresh_From_Desh
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Don't do it!

    3. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      If he does I will TC again.

  23. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    What to do for DGW.

    DDG Foster
    Ogbonna Jones Otamendi Kenny Mbemba
    Salah Sterling Grob Richarlison RLC
    Aguero Firmino Kane

    2FT, 0.6 in bank

    1 - Foster and Richarlison to Adrian and Arnie
    2 - DDG and Richarlison/Gross to Adrian and Son

  24. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard, Coutinho & Richarlison to Alli, Son & Arnie worth (-4)?

    1. Scholsey
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      yay

    2. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Exactly what I’m doing except I cannot decide over Eriksen or Alli.

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        This

    3. Dog and Fox
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not sold on arnie, think he will get 70 mins flest match, then maybe 30 off the bench the last!

    4. agueroooooney
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Presuming Hazard + Coutinho -> Alli + Son is your priority then you're basically asking is Richarlison -> Arnie worth -4... which I'm not sure of

    5. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I think so because they have good fixtures after too.

  25. Scholsey
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Just one point behind my h2h opponent. And have Hegazi left, while he is done with all his players. Will I win or will it be a draw?

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Will finish 2-2 with a Hegazi bullet

    2. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      You might lose

  26. West Hammered
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is it worth doing Speroni into Adrian for a hit?

    My GKS as Gomes Who has city away and Speroni who’s dropped. Surely Adrian with two fixtures will outscore Gomes by 4 PTS?

  27. Dog and Fox
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Going trippel Spurs, Alli, Kane and Son. Both Alli and Son may play upfront if Kane is out. The question is, who to CAP?

    1. Longlatini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kane

  28. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed

    Richarlison, Lukaku, Sane -> Arnautovic, Kane, Son (-4) ???

    (Also own Ogbonna)

  29. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    My teams in bits lads, need some help please. Any ideas?

    Foster Elliot*
    Azpi Mee Robertson Naughton Mbemba
    Sterling KDB* Salah* Richarlison RLC*
    Kane* Morata DCL

    1ft 0.8itb

    Cheers

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Is KDB to Son and RLC to Arnie -4 affordable?

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yep that’s affordable

    2. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      KDB and Naughton out for a Spurs mid and Otamendi

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate

  30. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    DDG
    Ota Jones Christ
    Salah Sterling Son *****
    Kane **** DCL

    A) Aguero + Rich
    B) Firmino + Alli

    1. Dog and Fox
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B