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Lloris and Trippier return for Spurs as Valery benched

Tuesday night’s team news was mixed for Fantasy managers as some options returned to their respective sides, while others did not.

Hugo Lloris (£5.4m) and Kieran Trippier (£6.0m) are back in the Spurs side to face Brighton.

Their goalkeeper missed the trip to Manchester City with a small injury, while Trippier was rested with Juan Foyth (£5.0m) deployed instead of him at right wing-back.

It looks like a back-four for Spurs tonight with Danny Rose (£5.8m), Jan Vertonghen (£5.9m) and Toby Alderweireld (£6.0m) joining Trippier in defence.

Those invested in the Spurs attack will be pleased to see that Son Heung-min (£8.8m), Fernando Llorente (£5.1m), Dele Alli (£8.8m) and Lucas Moura (£6.8m) made it into the starting XI.

Christian Eriksen (£9.3m) is also in the side but might be playing a deeper role alongside Victor Wanyama (£4.9m) with Eric Dier (£4.7m) on the bench – and Trippier’s may also impinge on his set piece potential too.

Meanwhile, Chris Hughton has made six changes to the Brighton outfit that drew 0-0 at Wolves.

Bruno (£4.4m) and Gaëtan Bong (£4.4m) drop out for Bernardo (£4.2m) and Martin Montoya (£4.3m).

Glenn Murray (£6.3m) drops out for Florin Andone (£5.0m) to lead the line, while Jurgen Locadia (£5.3m) and Alireza Jahanbakhsh (£6.7m) come in for Solly March (£4.7m) and José Izquierdo (£5.9m) on the flanks of the attack.

Perhaps a surprise to some is the fact that Watford’s two-man strike force has stayed the same for their second match of Double Gameweek 35.

Both Gerard Deulofeu (£5.6m) and Andre Gray (£6.0m) have kept their places after starting against Huddersfield.

Meanwhile, Jan Valery (£4.1m), who missed Southampton’s trip to Newcastle through illness, is fit enough only for the bench.

Nathan Redmond (£5.4m) retains his starting berth while Shane Long (£4.6m) comes in for Danny Ings (£5.4m) and Stuart Armstrong (£5.1m) replaces Josh Sims (£4.4m).

“There are a few fresh players after an intensive game on Saturday. It’s important for us mainly in the first row that we have good sprinting quality, and I think the two guys deserve to play. They played a good game in the second half against Newcastle and that’s why they get the chance today.” – Ralph Hasenhüttl

Spurs XI: Lloris; Rose, Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Trippier; Wanyama, Eriksen; Son, Alli, Moura; Llorente.

Brighton XI: Ryan; Bernardo, Dunk, Duffy, Montoya; Stephens, Bissouma; Locadia, Groß, Jahanbakhsh; Andone.

Watford XI: Foster; Masina, Kabasele, Cathcart, Janmaat; Pereyra, Capoue, Doucouré, Hughes; Deulofeu, A Gray.

Southampton XI: Gunn; Bednarek, Stephens, Yoshida; Ward-Prowse, Oriol Romeu, Højbjerg, Bertrand; Redmond, Armstrong; Long.

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  1. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Who’d have thought choosing correctly between:

    A) Deeney -> Gray, keep Dunk
    B) Deeney -> Wilson & Yoshida -4

    Would be worth +/- 17 points

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yep, I made the wrong move, gutting considering the chances Wilson had too.

      1. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I dontt often get it right but I did post a fair bit about the merits of Option A

        It’s so harsh though - there is no where near 17 difference in the expected points of those options

      2. GuillermoDickero
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I took an 8 to get Wilson in and took Duffy out for Bednarek - I haven't quite fathomed why I did

  2. Manani
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    who would have thought going for Firmino instead of Gray would be the wrong choice lol

  3. Eddie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Trippier on max Baps? What did he do? Hopefully got dispossessed a few times.

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Clean sheet, most key passes, most open play crosses, max passing baps.

  4. Superflymonk
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Deeney to Gray justified wooohoooo plus rivals triple brighton defence wiped out !!!! There is an fpl god!

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      There is no fpl god

      1. Superflymonk
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Haha offer your sacrifices and watch the magic happen

  5. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Folk keeping Eriksen for WHU, then? It'll be a different type of game and Eriksen ought to do well. He'll start the game, IMO.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Nah, likely out for a Salah-Mané double-up.

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I'm thinking of doing Wilson and Frazer to DCL and Salah (TC) for -4.

    2. tucaoneo
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      It's getting harder and harder.

      1. Warbling Wendy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        That's what she said

        1. Superflymonk
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Lol

  6. Wizard of Ozil
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Ericksen you Git!!!!

  7. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Deulo got a YC. Only seen it now. Damn

  8. Random Name
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    What's the longest time between two goals within 90 mins in the premier league?

  9. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone need the biggest performances from aguero and Laporte tomorrow?

    My ML success hinges on it!!!

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Aguero big time... Laporte no much. Prefer a United win

      Pool

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah i’d prefer a united win, but i’m not holding my breath with that one 🙂
        Aguero i need him to do well, like NEED NEED! Haha

        1. Superflymonk
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Need sterling cappo to deliver big time

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah
      Raz, Aguero & Jota !!

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Defo! Have Jota & Jimmy as well

  10. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Nice 11 pointer DGW for Gray. 😎

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Please don't tell me he's getting 3 BAPS too? I own Gunn, ML rival has Gray!

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        He’s on for 3

        1. WVA
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Ridiculous

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            It really is

    2. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      makes me feel better after taking vardy out !

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

    With Duffy Eriksen Lloris Son(c), should I be happy-ish with that Eriksen goal despite Son blank?

    Probably? Many have double Brighton defence I suppose.

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Definitely

    2. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I got treble and have eriksen clean sheet for brighton would have been better i think

    3. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Obviously.

  12. Mo Mané Mo Problems
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Think I should avoid this place for a bit.

    Already getting triggered with these “benches” with TAA,
    Mane and Salah on them

    1. azz007
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      That's not a planned bench. That's a gloating bench. Ie anyone could be on bench of non captain.

      Siggy. Digne. Delafo. Peres

    2. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I picked my bench to be the most realistic as possible. Meaning fielding SGW TAA & Mane whilst benching Duffy & Valery.

      (Redmond v Wilson was my attacking decision and benched Wilson).

      It's the only true indication of the chip's value.

      1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Exactly. This is correct.

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Eh? Duffy scored more than VVD, so what point are you making exactly?

        You'd probably get a 50/50 split if you canvassed people ahead of the DGW whether to start Valery or TAA.

        1. Zladan
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Your bench should consist of players you predict to score the least (obviously it doesn't always turn out that way).

          VVD v Car would clearly be in everyone's starting XI instead of Duffy v Wol&Tot (particularly after he conceded 7 v Bou & Car).

          TAA over Valery because Valery was flagged also.

          My bench picked itself tbh.

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      😀

  13. CarrollsPonytail
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Eriksen, Gray & Lloris. What a week of 2 halves.

    1. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      lloris, vert, gray, double brighton nearly paying off again
      didnt expect any cs in their two away games, the wolves one was a nice bonus

  14. BEEZUS
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    32 on my BB. Will take that!

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Nice.
      Is it a realistic bench though?
      i.e the 4 “weakest” players this week

      1. azz007
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I highly. Doubt its weakest bench

      2. BEEZUS
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Is my weakest bench. Ryan Duffy Gray and Valery. Didnt want to play a strong bench as genuinely wanted to see how I would do

    2. Teahupo'o
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      33 here. Ryan Deu TAA Cathcart.

  15. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Bednarek, Lloris, Dunk and Docoure on bench. Not great not bad..

  16. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    The ton-up could be on tmrw! 86 + Doherty Bennett Jimenez(c) and Aguero. Shame about KdB.

  17. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    94 points with Doherty, Jota Jimenez Aguero and Sterling(c) to play.

    If I don’t break 100 pts this week I never will....

    1. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Here's hoping you do.

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        What about yourself?
        Chances of 100 pts?

    2. azz007
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      All 1pts.will do it for you

    3. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      You will mate. Century is on the way

  18. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Eriksen, my boy!

    1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Hero

  19. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    31 points BB with Jonny to go, success with the chip at least. Deulofeu hero!

  20. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    5k to 3k live rank as gray and eriksen wipe out the uncovered soton and Brighton cleanies. Thank god. Was doubling rank this week before that.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      K

  21. Toby Lerone
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Any chance eriksen gets bonus?

    1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Looks like 1

      1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Oh, no

  22. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    So to avoid wasting a spot on hapless Gray, I chose Firmino as a differential for a -4, which also involved getting KDB (couldn't afford Sterling then). Seemed clever at the time....

  23. XabiAlonso
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Sneaking into the top 10k tonight
    Oh yeah

  24. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Toby & Trippier (30)
    Vert (26)
    --------
    Eriksen (25)

    Costly YC!

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      T & T - 3
      Vert - 1

    2. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks, do you know Watford?

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Gray
        Janmaat
        Long

        1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Thank you

    3. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yellows are too harsh they already cost you 1 point

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        And the goal already gave him 5. What's your point?

        1. XabiAlonso
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          You loose too many bps for it what's your point

          1. Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            He gained like 18 bps for the goal which already gave him 5 points.

  25. Alnair
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    That Shane Long goal put ML rival on suicide watch. Triple Watford defense...ouch!

  26. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Do folks seeing LEI ARS being fairly high scoring?

    Trying to decide whether to ditch Vardy and Eriksen for Salah and fodder...
    Got Son Lloris Robbo and Mane

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      For a hit?

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Nope 2FT

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Ditching Eriksen (WHU)? Sure?

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        No

    3. tucaoneo
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I don't want to lose either, let alone both.

    4. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      yes

  27. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    35 points from the 2 matches today. Beautiful

    1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Amazing job

    2. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Snap!

  28. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Ppl still looking to get rid of Eriksen with WHM next?

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Brighton are just as bad as West Ham if not worse, no?

      Have Eriksen and Son, see above. Not very confident

  29. GuillermoDickero
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Wilson over Gray was a bad move 🙁

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      This week, yes.

      Until the end of the season, Wilson will win out

      1. Trilly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Desperately reminding myself of this.

    2. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I had 2 transfers this week.

      Went for Redmond & Wilson over Deulofeu & Gray. So annoyed at myself.

      1. GuillermoDickero
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I can't even process what I've done this week

  30. Alexike8 fc
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    With Yoshida, Bednarek , Ryan and dunk on 103 points plus possible bonus minutes to go both goals brought me back down to earth 87 points 🙁

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Never count clean sheets early, especially a team as rubbish as BHA