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Murray starts against Cardiff as Duffy remains main focus

Glenn Murray (£6.4m) has returned to the starting line-up for Brighton.

The veteran forward was left on the bench for the 5-0 defeat Bournemouth on Saturday.

Also back in the side is Pascal Groß (£6.7m), making his first start since Gameweek 28.

After such a devastating result against the Cherries just a few days ago, it looks as if Chris Hughton has reverted to the 4-4-1-1 formation that brought more success for Brighton earlier in the campaign.

Solly March (£4.7m) is another returning face, stationed on the left of midfield, Alireza Jahanbakhsh (£6.7m) on the opposite flank.

Bruno (£4.4m) comes in at right-back to captain the side, while defensive pair Shane Duffy (£4.8m) and Lewis Dunk (£4.4m) keep their places in the side – as does goalkeeper Mat Ryan (£4.4m).

It is these options where the majority of Fantasy interest lies. 66,000 managers captained Duffy for Double Gameweek 34.

22.72% of those in the top 10,000 form part of that number.

Given that Cardiff have allowed more headed attempts and shots from set pieces in the last six matches, there is every chance that Duffy could nick some attacking returns.

Brighton XI: Ryan; Bernardo, Dunk, Duffy, Bruno; March, Pröpper, Stephens, Jahanbakhsh; Groß; Murray.

Cardiff XI: Etheridge; Peltier, Ecuele Manga, Morrison, Bennett; Ralls, Gunnarsson; Mendez-Laing, Camarasa, Hoilett; Niasse.

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  1. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Hopefully Brighton get relegated - absolutely trash. Their squad is almost as bad as Huddersfield on paper

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      Funny how it took you 35 gameweeks to voice this opinion 😉

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 day ago

        It really didn’t - ask Jonty

  2. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Pogba and Fred are dead weights! OGS going for damage limitation rather than throwing the kitchen sink... interesting!

  3. drughi
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Really impressed with this Ajax team

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      Shame it'll be dismantled n the summer.

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 day ago

        yep

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

        This is the sad thing. Frenkie already gone to Barca, wouldn’t be surprised to see De Ligt and Neres at least go too

    2. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      High work rate and everyone quick to release the ball.

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 day ago

        Like Brighton (to the opposition)

      2. drughi
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 day ago

        reminds me of the football conte brought to Juve awhile back

  4. FPL DONKEY
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    I think all this Brighton hate is a bit unnecessary.

    I wish them all the best in the Championship next season.

  5. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Huh!
    Duffy,Deeney > Bednarek,Wilson -4?

  6. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Surely you bring on Lukaku and maybe even Sánchez to just go for it now...

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      No need to risk them ahead of a big derby

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

      Them two? United need to score.

  7. circusmonkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Is there a scoutcast or are they at the game?

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      Az is too upset to speak

  8. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Bednarek, Yoshida or Valery

    Pick 1

    1. Maddi Son
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      Valery. Apparently just cramp and not injured.

  9. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Credit to Warnock and Cardiff . Taken many low blows but still fighting. Hope they stay up.

    1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      Warnock is a great figure

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      And they still won’t pay for sala despite celebrating him as their own player. I hope they go down at the wire

      1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 day ago

        1 billion percent this.

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 day ago

          Nothing to do with Warnock and the players, irrelevant to my point then

    3. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      Warnock is like Brexit.

      You hate it, it gets under your skin, but what else would you talk to Brian at work about.

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 day ago

        Really

  10. TheDragon
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    I’m worried for United. Out of all cups and in danger of finishing outside too 4.

    Style of play is reverting back to Mourhinio and Pogba has regressed.

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

      If they end up sacking Ole in the summer then the board will have proved what complete fools they are.

  11. Kuzser
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Really want Brigton to be relegated now...2 rubbish home games, no passion, no idea how to attack. Cardiff deserves to stay

  12. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Some seriously salty Brighton defence owners here wishing for relegation upon the club.

    Have a word.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      Why? I'm wishing for Cardiff survival

    2. BUZZBOMB
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      Well someone has got to go down. People might as well wish it is the club they want.

    3. Superflymonk
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      Well with the performance they're showing they fully deserve it.

    4. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      Still got them for wk35. Need them to stay up.

  13. BooYaKasha
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    For BB 35
    Brooks or Ward-Prowse?

  14. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Murray consolation please.

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      I'd rather he didn't if that's alright 🙂

  15. Superflymonk
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Lol 7 goals conceded in 2 games and Ryan doesn't have a single save point. Take my advice guys, sell brighton assets for a hit. I have a feeling they'll end up on negative points after wolves and spurs are done with them.

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      Ryan has been rubbish all season, trust me I've owned him!

    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      I think the same. Might keep Ryan as there are save points to be had, and less chance of a booking.

      But Duffy is toast.

    3. Old Bull
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      I brought him in for this DGW to replace Fabs as my second keeper. Can’t see him replacing Ederson in my team between now & the end of the season unless there’s an injury.

  16. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Ajax playing some beautiful football, and playing Juve off the park.

  17. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Why does Barca want to sell Coutinho lol

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      Money laundering

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      They want Camarasa

    3. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      £££

  18. Epic Fail
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Why are the Barca fans shouting Ole's name repeatedly?

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      The Gunnar regret it when he comes on to score a 90 min hattrick

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 day ago

        I see what you did there.

      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 day ago

        After DDG's goal, of course

    2. @FPLDIARYFPL
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      Haha brilliant

  19. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    What to do with triple Brighton now?
    A. Sell them all for -12
    B. Bench them all
    C. Play BB

    1. FPL DONKEY
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      A

  20. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Ajax goal!

  21. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Duffy will go down as the biggest (C) fail in FPL history for thoose who captained him

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      People had minus point captains before.

    2. Superflymonk
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      Yup but if it's any consolation there are knockeart cappers out there.

    3. Naboo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 day ago

      What about the Pogba negative cap earlier this season? Glad I avoided both

  22. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Ajax goal

  23. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    De Ligt G

    Juve need 2.

  24. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Omg Ajax

  25. El-Kloppico
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    De Ligt!

  26. Mikeharbrw
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Shame they can't both be relegated really

  27. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Ajaxxxxxxxxxxxxx!!!!!

  28. Yank Revolution
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    Ajax wont be denied

  29. Rotation's Alter Ego
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    G'wan Ajax! Good lads.

  30. aborg
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 day ago

    I’m so desperate that I now wish that Cardiff get a penalty and Ryan saves it !!