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Emery rotates key personnel out for North London derby

Unai Emery has named a much-changed starting XI for the North London derby.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.9m) and Sead Kolasinac (£5.1m) have both been named on the bench, much to the frustration of their Fantasy owners.

However, those assets are not the only ones to miss out, with midfield men Mesut Özil (£7.9m) and Lucas Torreira (£4.8m) also among the substitutes.

Those who have held onto Son Heung-min (£8.9m) will be quite excited to see a back-four seemingly made up entirely of centre-backs.

With Kolasinac and Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£4.4m) on the bench, Nacho Monreal (£5.4m), Laurent Koscielny (£5.4m), Sokratis Papastathopoulos (£5.1m), and Shkodran Mustafi (£5.4m) are the starting options in defence.

Harry Kane (£12.4m) and Son are the front two for Spurs, who are playing a 3-5-2 formation with Toby Alderweireld (£6.0m), Jan Vertonghen (£5.9m) and Davinson Sánchez (£5.8m) flanked by Kieran Trippier (£6.2m) and Danny Rose (£5.8m).

Spurs XI: Lloris, Trippier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Rose, Wanyama, Sissoko, Eriksen, Son, Kane.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Mustafi, Sokratis, Koscielny, Monreal; Guendouzi, Xhaka, Ramsey; Iwobi, Lacazette, Mkhitaryan.

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  1. The Ejiptian King
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Haven't seen anything up until now, is there some kind of Doherty news? I saw a couple of people say they were benching him.

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Rumour from Wolves forums is he is not playing

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, wouldn't surprise me, hopefully Jota isn't playing either to complete the regular Wolves trolling.

        1. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Jota was not one of the players mentioned as risk of benching from the ITK... but Im worried as an owner.

          1. The Ejiptian King
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I have/had Pat/Doh/Jota, did Pat to Fabs last night, would be typical if the other two don't play.

    2. JBG
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      All from a Wolves forum.

    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Some ITK said there "may be up to 5 changes" with Doherty one of the players who might be benched. We will know in 15 minutes

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I hate Wolves.

  2. Goat
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Love that. Few people j*zzing over lacas assist earlier has now got them 4 points total lol

    1. dark91
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I benched him so not very sure how to feel

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I will jizz so much if Auba delivers

    3. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I got rid for Higuain so need a goal to make

  3. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I am excited, Auba is in

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      😮 😯

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Jafo man I've asked advice pre deadline and you've ignored with some random juhuuuu scream. Why not help old FFS friend and a fellow veteran like you?

        1. Fitzy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Hope you appreciate the irony.

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            This 😉

  4. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    3pm KO team sheets?

    1. Bees4Lyf
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Incoming

    2. LarryDuff
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      An hour and 12 till we know

      1. Goat
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Just 12

    3. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Hi Jafo

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Get Auba 😉

    4. LarryDuff
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Wait till 3pm

      1. GREEN IS GOOD
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Or even 2pm

  5. Gaffa914
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    This arsenal team has potential, put in some great performances this season. today and vs us at home in particular

    1. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      What about the other games

      1. Gaffa914
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        That’s why I said potential

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      awful defensive unit

  6. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Ma god Trippier has been sheit

  7. EMBOLOFAN
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    doesnt really feel like a derby this. spurs exhausted? or just poor?

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What's happened to eriksen? Looks completely off the pace and so slow

    1. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Probably knackered

    2. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Never had any pace

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        looks a little slow on the ball though

    3. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not a big game player really.
      When the chips are down, don't rely on Eriksen.

  9. FlockofSeagulls
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What time are teams released?

    I want to see if I made the Fulham starting 11.

    1. LarryDuff
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      An hour and 11 mins

      1. FlockofSeagulls
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'll start doing my stretches now then.

      2. Fitzy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Have another try

    2. Rash
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Fulham is tomorrow?

  10. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    3 defeats in row in coming 😯

  11. Not again Shirley
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Thought this was going to be a high scoring game.

  12. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Lamela on.....Son 2pts confirmed...

    1. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Makes no sense

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      not yet, could be sent off

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        True...

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      0 confirmed

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        😮

  13. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    These transfers I did for a -8 might actually work out

    IN OUT
    Mané Son
    Sterling Salah
    Higuaín Aubameyang

    Did sterling TC

  14. EMBOLOFAN
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    still think theres a decent chance arsenal concede - it’s arsenal

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I think it is in the players contracts!

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        heh

  15. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is Snodgrass a regular starter for west ham?
    The fixtures look great, his price is great and I feel like he is not mentioned much on here or Podcasts.

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      3rd choice after Nasri and Lazini

    2. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not fashionable pick. Has been pretty nailed bit Antonio form and return of Lanzini could affect his game time

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Oh right thanks is noble a better option then on penalties.

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

          Nasri only 5.3. Or find extra for Anderson or even Antonio

          1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I already have anderson-Nasri I could afford

    3. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Why?

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I am trying to prepare for the blanks and I can get him in instead of hojberg.
        Those Cardiff/Huddersfield fixtures look very tempting.

    4. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Really hope so. Owner here

  16. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Benched Doherty last minute.Any one did the same

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      if you bench vs car just sell

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

        Had rondon on the bench.So feared a cameo.Trusted the source on the forum.Could backfire who knows

    2. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No

    3. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Why?

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

        Rumours on forums that he is one of many changes

    4. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Why?

    5. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I did too. For awb.

  17. BENOIT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else itching to WC?

    My rank is sinking but I keep convincing myself to save the bloody thing.

    1. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Saving for doubles

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

        Doubles could be garbage plus there's free hit chip

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Have you not been building up for gw31? Might as well use it after blanks and dgws are finalised/announced since you held so long

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

        I know... but I'm sinking.

        Got no city cover and only just brought in a Liverpool defender.

        1. Ghost Gooner
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I'd hold on til a bit later to use it. Can't you take a hit rather?

  18. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    This game is awful. Spurs have looked gassed all game.

  19. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Referee Fatboy Slim starting to dish out the cards

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Weapon of choice

  20. FlockofSeagulls
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    McManaman has the voice of an angel.

  21. Dannyb
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    If Wilson is back are we all jumping on? Or is King the one to get?

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      neither

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

        Disagree

    2. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Assess today, buy next week

  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Kane getting bullied out there

  23. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Spurs 60
    Arsenal 59
    Chelsea 59
    United 58 😯

    1. Marvin Moon
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Utd could easily be above all of those soon.

    2. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Chelsea 53*

    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      United top 4 easiest money Ill make this season. Thanks bookies.

  24. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone have the address of the WOL guy who said Doherty was dropped?
    Will either send a fruit basket or a horsehead, depending on the next few minutes.

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, off to the fruit markef.

        Or perhaps the stables?

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

          Hurry off to the fruit market

  25. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Whiney McManaman doing my nut in

  26. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero not seen on city ARRIVALS TWITTER VIDEO

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

      Good

    2. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be surprised if he isn't even in the squad, find out in 5 mins.

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not surprised but eh, nice and rested for Watford hopefully.

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        10 days later, why do you rest him

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          CL mid week?

    4. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No-show could see Doherty back in.

  27. L'Aeroplanino
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Kane is the problem?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Lost all games since he returned. Not his fault alone though.

  28. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Could’ve killed the lad

  29. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero in Amsterdam?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Red light district 😛

    2. Rash
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Getting taxi to the vitality

  30. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    No Hazard today! Confimed

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      This post was inevitable

    2. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      lol he plays tomrrow

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Funny joke.

    4. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Leave the comedy to the funny guys

    5. JBG
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Bad troll attempt?

    6. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Come back tomorrow!