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Salah and Robertson start but Hazard, Shaw and Lacazette drop out

The final Fantasy Premier League deadline of the season passed at 14:00 BST today and now all we can do is sit and wait.

There are ten fixtures kicking off at 15:00 BST but there are essentially only two matches with anything riding on them – Brighton and Hove Albion v Manchester City and Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The team news from Anfield is a positive one for owners of Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson, with both fit to start after recovering from head and calf injuries respectively.

Roberto Firmino misses out as expected but the other popular FPL assets – Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Sadio Mane – all make Jurgen Klopp’s starting XI.

Nuno Espirito Santo has named a full-strength side for Wolves, with Raul Jimenez, Matt Doherty and Diogo Jota all starting.

The key Fantasy assets among Manchester City’s ranks are all on the team-sheet for their trip to Brighton.

Sergio Aguero leads the line and has Raheem Sterling to the left of him, with Riyad Mahrez a surprise starter on the other flank.

Bernardo Silva and David Silva start in central midfield with Aymeric Laporte at centre-back.

Manchester City face a Brighton side that does not raise too many eyebrows.

Bruno gets a start in his final appearance for the club and will be tasked with keeping the shackles on Sterling.

Glenn Murray starts up front and has the support of Pascal Groß behind him.

Romelu Lukaku, Ander Herrera, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw miss out entirely for Manchester United but Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba and youngster Mason Greenwood all start.

Victor Camarasa and Harry Arter haven’t recovered in time to feature for Cardiff, meanwhile.

Chelsea’s exertions on Thursday night have indeed caused Maurizio Sarri to ring the changes for the trip to Leicester.

Eden Hazard has been named on the bench, as has goalkeeper Kepa Arrizibalaga.

That sees Pedro and Willian starting either side of Gonzalo Higuain, while Willy Caballero is between the sticks.

Leicester are unchanged from the Monday night game against Manchester City.

Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen and Lucas Moura all start for Spurs against Everton, with Kieran Trippier only on the bench.

The injured Seamus Coleman, Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin make way for Yerry Mina, Theo Walcott and Cenk Tosun for the visitors.

Danny Ings and Shane Long will be leading the line for Southampton, with Nathan Redmond and James Ward-Prowse supporting them from midfield.

Angus Gunn returns in goal and Yan Valery starts.

The dreaded pre-FA Cup final rotation hasn’t materialised at Watford, with Troy Deeney and Gerard Deulofeu again leading the line.

For West Ham, Declan Rice and Felipe Anderson have both recovered from a virus to start.

Like Sarri, Unai Emery has rotated with the Europa League in mind.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads the line but his colleague Alexandre Lacazette finds himself among the substitutes.

Sead Kolasinac is also on the bench as Nacho Monreal takes up the left-back slot.

Konstantinos Mavropanos and Joe Willock are two youngsters trusted with a start at Turf Moor.

That could play into the hands of Burnley who, fresh from no midweek commitments name a full-strength side featuring Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood up front.

Owners of Bournemouth assets will be pleased to see that Crystal Palace are as short-staffed at the back as feared in the week.

Without James Tomkins and Mamadou Sakho already, Scott Dann is also missing from the starting line-up.

Martin Kelly and Joel Ward are the centre-back pairing today.

Patrick van Aanholt, a Gameweek 38 hero from last season, gets a start at left-back.

Wilfried Zaha also starts with Michy Batshuayi leading the line.

Bournemouth have included Callum Wilson, Josh King and Ryan Fraser in their starting line-up.

Fulham have dropped Ryan Babel to the bench in the only piece of noteworthy FPL news from Craven Cottage.


Brighton XI: Ryan, Bruno, Duffy, Dunk, Bernardo, Knockaert, Kayal, Bissouma, Jahanbakhsh, Gross, Murray.

Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Kompany, Laporte, Zinchenko, Gundogan, David Silva, Bernardo Silva, Mahrez, Aguero, Sterling.

Burnley XI: Heaton; Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor; Hendrick, Westwood, Cork, McNeil; Barnes, Wood.

Arsenal XI: Leno; Lichtsteiner, Mustafi, Mavropanos, Monreal; Elneny, Guendouzi; Mkhitaryan, Willock, Iwobi; Aubameyang.

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita; Wan-Bissaka, Kelly, Ward, van Aanholt; McArthur, Milivojevic; Townsend, Meyer, Zaha; Batshuayi.

Bournemouth XI: Travers; Clyne, S Cook, Simpson, Smith; Fraser, Lerma, Aké, Ibe; Wilson, King.

Fulham XI: Rico; Christie, Mawson, Le Marchand, Bryan; Chambers, Zambo Anguissa; Ayité, Cairney, Sessegnon; Mitrovic.

Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Hayden, Schär, Lascelles, Dummett, Ritchie; Ayoze Pérez, Shelvey, Diamé, Atsu; Rondón.

Leicester XI: Schmeichel; Chilwell, Evans, Maguire, R Pereira; Ndidi; Maddison, Choudhury, Tielemans, Albrighton; Vardy.

Chelsea XI: Caballero; Alonso, D Luiz, Azpilicueta, Zappacosta; Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Barkley; Willian, Higuain, Pedro.

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Mane, Salah, Origi.

Wolves XI: Rui Patrício; Bennett, Coady, Boly; Doherty, Dendoncker, Rúben Neves, João Moutinho, Jonny; Jiménez, Diogo Jota.

Man Utd XI: de Gea; Young, Jones, Smalling, Diogo Dalot; Andreas Pereira, McTominay, Pogba; Greenwood, Rashford, Lingard.

Cardiff XI: Etheridge; Peltier, Morrison, Ecuele Manga, Bennett; Mendez-Laing, Gunnarsson, Bacuna, Murphy; De Cordova-Reid; Zohore.

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

Huddersfield XI: Coleman; Smith, Schindler, Stankovic, Kongolo; Mooy, Bacuna, Hogg; Mbenza, Grant, Pritchard.

Spurs XI: Lloris, Walker-Peters, Alderweireld, Dier, Davies, Sissoko, Eriksen, Dele, Lamela, Lucas, Llorente.

Everton XI: Pickford; Zouma, Keane, Mina; Walcott, Schneiderlin, Gueye, Digne; Sigurdsson, Bernard; Tosun.

Watford XI: Foster; Kiko Femenía, Kabasele, Cathcart, Holebas; Doucouré, Capoue; Hughes, Pereyra; Deulofeu, Deeney.

West Ham XI: Fabianski; Fredericks, Balbuena, Diop, Masuaku; Noble, Rice; Antonio, Lanzini, Felipe Anderson; Arnautovic.

2,111 Comments Post a Comment
  1. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Will Ole get the sack? Poor lad needs to escape asap

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

    Who’s the late kick off?

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Leicester v Chelsea.

  3. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    El oh el at united

    1. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      I respectfully said I would not laugh at Liverpool, so I suggest you dont try laughing at us

  4. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Rico in scout picks just two saves from a save point

  5. Cantona's Kung Fu Kick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    at least LFC still haven't won a EPL title...as a United fan I can take joy in that

    1. Licky
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      It must really suck being a United fan.

      1. Cantona's Kung Fu Kick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        this season yes it does

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

      Hahaha yes bro!!

    3. Hect.OR 98th
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Oh dear. Are things that bad at OT?

      Yes, they are.

    4. Flynniesta
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Oh dear, taking joy from City winning the league, poor form.

  6. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    People saying Mane's achievement is better because no pens

    Well if he was good at pens he'd be on them. So him being worse that them than his teammates isn't a plus point

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      He used to take pens for Southampton. Being good at pens doesn't always mean you're on them if others are good too.

      1. Differentiator
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Well given useless Salah was on pens for a long while

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Salah sucks on pens. Hes only on them because of his big ego.

    3. Tempestic
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      No but it does mean hes scored more outfield goals which is more difficult than pens?

  7. Sandy Ravage
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Any signs of a late party starting?

  8. No Salah
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Without checking - who can answer this:

    The last time Arsenal had a clean sheet—

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      United?

    2. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Give it a rest

    3. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Error 404 ... Not found

    4. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      In Europe

    5. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      1995

    6. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Napoli away in the Europa League? About a month ago I think.

    7. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Watford Away?

    8. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Watford.

  9. Hect.OR 98th
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Come on Redmond. One more for the brave captainers among us.

    1. Takedog1
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      3
      Bonus ?

  10. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Liveranked at 101k.
    That will be so annoying all summer 🙂

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Mind you, autosubs and all that - might be good. It's not really working though I suppose

    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Where did you check it? LIvefpl down for me

  11. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Need something for Vardy...

  12. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    If BHA score three, Liverpool win the league, right?

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Ah final whistle....

  13. Amey
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Redmond one goal please !!!

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Get out already got one!

      No goals for my whole team! Out of top 10k

  14. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Ole lifetime contract!

    1. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      He needs to go. Enough’s enough

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Lol

  15. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    So disappointed today. Ah well, looking forward to next season already!

  16. WVA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Bruno MOTD
    FULL TIME

    1. Kevin 11
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      lmao what

      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Bruno got man of the match from Brighton

        Full time, city champions

  17. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Pants....

  18. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Useless Leicester

  19. Sandy Ravage
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Newcastle 4-0 (Rondon)

  20. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Next year is your year Liverpool!

  21. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Yay

    Wilson sold for Rondon pays.

    1. Kevin 11
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      impressive

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

    Who got the assist for Rondon?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      None, again!

      1. Licky
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        -_-

  23. Yank Revolution
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Its all over....

  24. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Need Rash goal

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Don’t worry, he won’t

  25. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Salah is a right prat

    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      This lost my ML by 1 point

  26. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    So many BAPs.

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Wish Auba doesn't get any

  27. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Man United toothless against Huddersfield and Cardiff. Absolute disgrace with loads of money they players get each week.

    1. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Even I can put in more of an effort than those players do

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Need a complete clean out. Too much trash and entitled players. Pogba, Martial, Lingard, Sanchez. Rashford seems poisoned too by the attitude thats been there for years.

  28. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Salah in for a hit to captain over Mane... that hurts!

  29. Party time
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Utd should be relegated instead of Cardiff

    • yakirh
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Get some rest guys
      Cya in 2 months