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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, 2 months 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, 2 months ago

      Rumour from Wolves forums is he is not playing

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

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

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

      All from a Wolves forum.

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

        I hate Wolves.

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

      I benched him so not very sure how to feel

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I will jizz so much if Auba delivers

    3. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I got rid for Higuain so need a goal to make

  3. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I am excited, Auba is in

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

      😮 😯

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

          Hope you appreciate the irony.

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

            This 😉

  4. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    3pm KO team sheets?

    1. Bees4Lyf
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Incoming

    2. LarryDuff
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      An hour and 12 till we know

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

        Just 12

    3. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Hi Jafo

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

        Get Auba 😉

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

      Wait till 3pm

      1. GREEN IS GOOD
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Or even 2pm

  5. Gaffa914
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months 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, 2 months ago

      What about the other games

      1. Gaffa914
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        That’s why I said potential

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      awful defensive unit

  6. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Ma god Trippier has been sheit

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

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

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

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

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

      Probably knackered

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

      Never had any pace

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

        looks a little slow on the ball though

    3. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

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

  9. FlockofSeagulls
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    What time are teams released?

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

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

      An hour and 11 mins

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

        I'll start doing my stretches now then.

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

        Have another try

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

      Fulham is tomorrow?

  10. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    3 defeats in row in coming 😯

  11. Not again Shirley
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Thought this was going to be a high scoring game.

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

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

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

      Makes no sense

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      not yet, could be sent off

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

        True...

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

      0 confirmed

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

        😮

  13. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months 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, 2 months ago

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

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I think it is in the players contracts!

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

        heh

  15. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months 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, 2 months ago

      3rd choice after Nasri and Lazini

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

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

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

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

          1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            I already have anderson-Nasri I could afford

    3. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Why?

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months 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, 2 months ago

      Really hope so. Owner here

  16. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Benched Doherty last minute.Any one did the same

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

      if you bench vs car just sell

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months 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, 2 months ago

      No

    3. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Why?

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

        Rumours on forums that he is one of many changes

    4. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Why?

    5. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I did too. For awb.

  17. BENOIT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months 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, 2 months ago

      Saving for doubles

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

        Doubles could be garbage plus there's free hit chip

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months ago

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

  19. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Referee Fatboy Slim starting to dish out the cards

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

      Weapon of choice

  20. FlockofSeagulls
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    McManaman has the voice of an angel.

  21. Dannyb
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

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

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

      neither

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

        Disagree

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

      Assess today, buy next week

  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Kane getting bullied out there

  23. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Spurs 60
    Arsenal 59
    Chelsea 59
    United 58 😯

    1. Marvin Moon
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Utd could easily be above all of those soon.

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

      Chelsea 53*

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

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

  24. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months 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, 2 months ago

        Cheers, off to the fruit markef.

        Or perhaps the stables?

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Hurry off to the fruit market

  25. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Whiney McManaman doing my nut in

  26. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero not seen on city ARRIVALS TWITTER VIDEO

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

      Good

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

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

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

        10 days later, why do you rest him

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

          CL mid week?

    4. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No-show could see Doherty back in.

  27. L'Aeroplanino
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Kane is the problem?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

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

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

    Could’ve killed the lad

  29. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero in Amsterdam?

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

      Red light district 😛

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

      Getting taxi to the vitality

  30. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    No Hazard today! Confimed

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

      This post was inevitable

    2. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      lol he plays tomrrow

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Funny joke.

    4. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Leave the comedy to the funny guys

    5. JBG
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Bad troll attempt?

    6. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Come back tomorrow!