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Aubameyang misses out as Alexander-Arnold returns on the bench

Following on from Manchester United’s comfortable 3-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, five more Premier League matches kick off at 15:00 GMT.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has failed to recover from illness as Alexandre Lacazette leads the line for Arsenal, with the fit-again Henrikh Mkhitaryan returning to the Gunners’ starting XI for the first time since Gameweek 17.

Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil fail to make the match-day squad, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles returns at right-back/wing-back.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is only fit enough for a place on the bench at Anfield as Georginio Wijnaldum replaces Adam Lallana in Jurgen Klopp’s one change to his starting XI.

Xherdan Shaqiri misses out through injury.

Eddie Howe is again without Callum Wilson and David Brooks for the trip to Merseyside, though Jefferson Lerma returns from injury.

Jordon Ibe and Diego Rico are handed recalls as Junior Stanislas, Dominic Solanke and the ineligible Nathaniel Clyne make way.

Gylfi Sigurdsson, Richarlison and Cenk Tosun return the Everton XI for the trip to Vicarage Road, with Theo Walcott, Bernard and Dominic Calvert-Lewin dropping to the bench.

Abdoulaye Doucoure for Tom Cleverley is Watford’s only change.

West Ham United are unchanged for their match against Crystal Palace – meaning Marko Arnautovic has to be content with a place among the substitutes.

Wilfried Zaha returns from suspension in place of Jordan Ayew, while Martin Kelly deputises for the injured James Tomkins.

Ralph Hasenhuttl brings Ryan Bertrand, Shane Long, Yan Valery and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg into the Southampton side at the expense of Callum Slattery, Matt Targett, Stuart Armstrong and the injured Danny Ings.

Harry Arter replaces Josh Murphy in Neil Warnock’s only alteration, with Victor Camarasa among the substitutes.

Jan Siewert makes four changes to his Huddersfield side: Ben Hamer, Zanka, Jonathan Hogg and Jason Puncheon come in for Jonas Lossl, Chris Lowe, Isaac Mbenza and Philip Billing.

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Wan-Bissaka, Kelly, Sakho, Van Aanholt, McArthur, Milivojević, Schlupp, Townsend, Zaha, Benteke.

West Ham XI: Fabiański, Fredericks, Diop, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Noble, Rice, Antonio, Anderson, Snodgrass, Hernández.

Huddersfield Town XI: Hamer, Smith, Kongolo, Jorgensen, Schindler, Bacuna, Hogg, Mooy, Diakhaby, Puncheon, Kachunga.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Maitland-Niles, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal, Kolasinac, Guendouzi, Torreira, Iwobi, Mkhitaryan, Lacazette.

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Milner, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Fabinho, Keita, Mane, Salah, Firmino.

Bournemouth XI: Boruc, Smith, Rico, Aké, Cook, Surman, Gosling, Lerma, Ibe, Fraser, King.

Southampton XI: McCarthy, Valery, Stephens, Vestergaard, Bednarek, Bertrand, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Hojbjerg, Redmond, Long.

Cardiff XI: Etheridge, Peltier, Ecuele Manga, Bamba, Bennett, Arter, Gunnarsson, Ralls, Paterson, Reid, Niasse.

Watford XI: Foster, Janmaat, Cathcart, Mariappa, Holebas, Hughes, Doucoure, Capoue, Sema, Deeney, Deulofeu.

Everton XI: Pickford, Kenny, Keane, Zouma, Digne, Gomes, Gueye, Davies, Sigurdsson, Richarlison, Tosun.

2,792 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Bench is.

    Digne, Bamba, Camarasa

    Lovely.

    1. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      looks like a good bench to me

      players that play but don't haul

      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I meant wrong order but yes happy with it once I sell Digne

      2. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Digne FK hit crossbar...

  2. Patio Kev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I love Neil Warnock.

    Those Cardiff players are heroes.

  3. TRIPOS TOPPER
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    waiting for my 20 pointer from Tim Westwood

  4. el polako
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Kola Kola Kola 🙁

    So frustraiting.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Have to laugh, even as an owner 😀

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        You wouldnt make this stuff up...

        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          They deserved to concede a couple if that makes you feel better.

          1. el polako
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            I TC'd Sane last week, wonder when my luck will turn ?

    2. Cluckfuster
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I had a 5 point lead over my rival about 5 minutes ago.

  5. Cluckfuster
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    When I look back on my season in May and I wonder why I've not won any of my leagues I'll be looking directly at Kolasinac for answers.

    1. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Such a troll!! when he decides to get actual points he's on my bench... (i.e against chelsea)

      1. Cluckfuster
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, obviously I've done something to upset him on a personal level

  6. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Any bonus for Robertson?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      2 if not tampered with.

    2. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      looking like 2

      I'll take that

  7. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    20 FROM 6 INC CAPPO ANY GOOD?

    1. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Weird flex but ok

    2. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      livefpl.net

    3. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Who was capt?

  8. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    How many games are Everton going to give Silva?

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Could be as little as 1-2 more. Away Cardiff on a tuesday evening has disaster written all over it.

    2. Cluckfuster
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I would guess zero

  9. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Well, at least some silver lining this GW, lol at Kola

  10. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Salah(c) bit underwhelming especially knowing he was close to many more pts. Wish I'd had the guts to go for Pogba(c) instead.

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      There were quite a few Salah TC posts last few days

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        true. dodged that bullet at least

  11. FreddyP3
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Did Kola just go from 11-12 to 2 points? FML

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Luck is the main ingrediant ypu need to do well in FPL

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      12 -> 2 😀

  12. Limbo
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Welcome back Fanny.
    Goodbye Rich.

    1. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      bit early isn't it? lots of time till next GW

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No shots

  13. SharkyJon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Beyond unbelievable.....Arsenal concede in last min again is a kick in the teeth....but
    Kolasinac OG and YC...so he goes from 12 to 2....talk about mental health...not sure I can have a good evening now! What a game!

    1. McEwan
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Think of the poor match of the day challenge owners! Suppose at least they will have had a good evening

      1. SharkyJon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        True....having been waiting for that Kolasinac 12 pointer for a few weeks now it is all more painful!
        This is probably why turning your phone off till 6pm is a good idea!

  14. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Whats your score so far lads and how many players you have yet?

    1. grumpyman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      49, three to go.

    2. FPL_Gyarados
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      50pts and 4 to play

    3. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      50, Doherty, Jim, Kun, Son left.

      If baps are right.

    4. Dempsey
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      62 3 to go

    5. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Average score I guess. 4 to go.

    6. Sz21
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      56, 2 to go.
      Doherty, Son.

    7. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      39
      6 to play

    8. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      53 / 7

      4 left (Westwood, Doherty, Kun, Son)

    9. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      52 (if baps stay same) with Duffy, Son, Jota, Jiminez and Aguero left.

    10. Podge
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      45 5 left

    11. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      51(-4) = 47 with Sane Son Jimenez Doherty left

    12. McEwan
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      58 maybe with 5 to go.

    13. tafrère
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      40 post bps.

      Aguero, Son, Jiménez, Alderweireld, Doherty and Jonny left.

    14. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      46, six to play inc captain

  15. FPL_Sponge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Kolasinac rage. On a coach in the middle of France constantly refreshing fpl with intermittent internet and just shouted ‘Noooo’ loudly and everyone else started at me. Felt only you guys would understand!

    1. FPL_Sponge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      *stared

  16. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Wow just saw Kola went from probable 12 to 2
    Was 80 at one stage with bonus now 61

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Unlucky

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        TC captain Salah too.
        That cross bar probably cost 24 points 🙂

  17. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Awful gw.

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Not really

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        It is though, it is

  18. Vinyl78LP
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Tripled on TAA, Salah(c) and Firmino - all combining for great chances late on and blew them #deflated

  19. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    6 players to play
    Need hazard and sterling to go crazy

    1. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      How many points?

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        39 🙁

        1. grumpyman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Green arrow with 6 left, easy.

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      They won’t

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Boooo

    3. McEwan
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Need a nil nil here! Recon you have a better chance

  20. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Who to get rid first, digne or siggy?

    1. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Both for a hit. Disgusting how bad they are

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        2 FTs here luckily

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Both for hit, you will feel better 😉

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Hope so 🙂

  21. Holteenderinthesky
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Kola man the ultimate Troll. Brought him in for Cardiff concedes 93rd Min. Now Huddersfield scores an Own Goal 93rd min and gets booked. Only a 16 point swing over the two gws when you count his bps.

  22. dark91
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Laca is guaranteed the 3 bp after winning goal bonus right?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No

  23. Sandy Ravage
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Kola + Etheridge from gods to mere mortals

  24. Dybala10
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Good old Kola, just when he gets our hopes up with a haul.

    End this season right now please.

  25. Swagat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Holebas suspended for next gw?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.

      Will miss one Prem game.

      1. Swagat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Missing the important blank GW

    2. MTPockets
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yep. But 2bp consolation

    3. Ahmed Adam
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Who to transfer this Week
      1) Sane
      2) Richarlison

      Please Add your suggestions to the best replacement

    4. T444
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Come on Duffy save the gameweek

    5. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Why is there no game week next weekend?

      1. grumpyman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        FA Cup

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Cup games

      3. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        🙂

      4. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Because you need some time off

    6. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      46 from 5, not too shabby

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Triple Spurs, Doherty, Rondon and Sterling(c) to go, hoping for a big one this GW!

    7. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      48 and red arrows. Interesting.