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King, Son and Doherty benched as Gameweek 9 continues

Fantasy Premier League managers who took the cheaper route into Bournemouth’s attack for Gameweek 9 were left disappointed on Saturday afternoon.

Ahead of a plum home clash with an out-of-form Norwich City side, Josh King (£6.3m) has been named on the bench – after picking up 100,000+ new owners this week.

The Norwegian international has largely operated from the left-flank of midfield in a 4-4-2 system this season but Ryan Fraser (£7.1m) reclaims his berth for a first start since Gameweek 4.

This news is potentially massive for those who possess Callum Wilson (£8.0m) this weekend as King’s absence might see the England centre-forward take over penalty kick duties for Gameweek 9.

Meanwhile, Lewis Cook (£5.0m) and Adam Smith (£4.3m) return to the starting line-up for Bournemouth.

Opponents Norwich look to have altered their system after running into a poor patch of form in 4-2-3-1 before the international break.

Marco Stiepermann (£5.4m) drops to the bench to potentially facilitate a 4-1-4-1 formation with Alex Tettey (£4.5m) at the base of midfield.

Meanwhile, Kenny McLean (£4.9m) and Moritz Leitner (£4.5m) take up the central roles in the main midfield quartet, flanked by Todd Cantwell (£4.9m) and Emi Buendía (£6.0m).

Naturally, Teemu Pukki (£7.1m) retains his place up-front.

Also causing Fantasy managers frustration on Saturday afternoon is Son Heung-min (£9.8m) who finds himself on the Spurs bench for a favourable home meeting with Watford.

Mauricio Pochettino has handed a recall to Dele Alli (£8.4m) and Lucas Moura (£7.1m) in support of centre-forward Harry Kane (£10.9m).

Meanwhile, Watford go for a back-three for the second match in a row as Quique Sanchez Flores tries a 3-5-2 formation which features Roberto Pereyra (£5.7m) in a strike pairing with Danny Welbeck (£5.9m).

Suggestions of a return to FPL viability for Matt Doherty (£6.0m) were quashed by a second successive benching.

Adama Traoré (£5.1m) gets a second start in a row in place of the Irish international.

Aston Villa line-up as expected for the visit of Brighton, with John McGinn (£5.9m) in the central midfield trio and Jack Grealish (£5.9m) in the front-three.

Meanwhile, Graham Potter’s men are led in attack by Aaron Connolly (£4.5m) and Neal Maupay (£6.0m), while Pascal Groß (£6.4m) and Aaron Mooy (£4.8m) provide the width.

After missing the last four Premier League matches with injury, Leandro Trossard (£5.8m) has been named on the Brighton bench.

Chelsea line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Newcastle, with Fikayo Tomori (£4.7m) alongside Kurt Zouma (£4.7m) in defence.

Mason Mount (£6.8m) and Tammy Abraham (£7.7m) come into Gameweek 9 both owned by more than 35% of Fantasy managers.

It will be interesting to see how the Chelsea attack fares against Newcastle’s back-five, as Steve Bruce goes for the usual 5-3-2 system.

Both Longstaff brothers feature in midfield while Miguel Almirón (£5.8m) continues to be used out of position in the front-two.

Jay Rodriguez (£5.7m) comes in for the injured Ashley Barnes (£6.4m) as Burnley travel to face Leicester.

The Foxes are led by Jamie Vardy (£9.0m) while James Maddison (£7.2m) looks set for a central role in the 4-1-4-1 system.

The Starting XIs

Aston Villa XI: Heaton; Targett, Mings, Engels, Guilbert; McGinn, Hourihane, Nakamba; El Ghazi, Wesley, Grealish.

Brighton XI: Ryan; Burn, Webster, Dunk, Montoya; Groß, Pröpper, D Stephens, Mooy; Connolly, Maupay.

Bournemouth XI: Ramsdale; Rico, Ake, S Cook, Smith; Fraser, Billing, L Cook, H Wilson; Solanke, C Wilson.

Norwich XI: Krul; Lewis, Godfrey, Amadou, Aarons; Tettey; Cantwell, McLean, Leitner, Buendía; Pukki.

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Alonso, Zouma, Tomori, Azpilicueta; Jorginho, Barkley; Hudson-Odoi, Mount, Willian; Abraham.

Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Willems, Clark, Lascelles, Schär, Yedlin; Saint-Maximin, M Longstaff, S Longstaff; Almirón, Joelinton.

Leicester XI: Schmeichel; Chilwell, Söyüncü, Evans, R Pereira; Ndidi; Barnes, Pérez, Maddison, Tielemans; Vardy.

Burnley XI: Pope; Pieters, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton; McNeil, Westwood, Hendrick, Brady; Rodriguez, Wood.

Spurs XI: Gazzaniga; Rose, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Aurier; Winks, Sissoko; Moura, Alli; Kane

Watford XI: Foster; Kabasele, Dawson, Cathcart; Holebas, Chalobah, Cleverley, Doucouré, Janmaat; Welbeck, Pereyra.

Wolves XI: Patrício; Boly, Coady, Bennett; Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Dendoncker, Traoré; Cutrone, Jiménez.

Southampton XI: Gunn; Bertrand, Yoshida, Vestergaard, Bednarek, Valery; Ward-Prowse, Højbjerg, Romeu; Redmond, Ings.

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

    Predicted Man City XI vs Palace: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Mendy; Rodri, De Bruyne, Silva; Mahrez, Sterling, Jesus. MEN

    Actual one: Ederson; Mendy, Rodrigo, Fernandinho, Cancelo; De Bruyne, D Silva, Gundogan; Sterling, Jesus, Bernardo.

    Jesus starting right.

    Mahrez starting wrong

    no Ottamendi wrong

    Mendy guessed right.

    Bottom line no one can outpep Pep.

    Because of MEN didn't captain Kun, but should have gone for my man Sterling. He is my captain whole season basically

    Anyone went City player captain besides Camzy who went KDB?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      KDB C Dilva VC

  2. TwiggsJameson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    That's not bad in the context of the gameweek so far.

  3. Tasty Jerk
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    At Selhurst Park for today’s game, really worried with Henners in goal, Guiata has been immense last few games 🙁

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Not looked good for wales for a while. Tomkins was always one of my favourite West Ham players was gutted we sold him he will make up for it x

  4. marcus2704
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking of going 4-5-1 with Vardy as a lone striker.
    Getting fed up chasing points for strikers in the sub 8M bracket.
    Anyone else having luck with a 4-5-1?

    Would leave team as -

    Pope (Button)
    Rico - Kelly - Söyüncü - Lundstram - Tomori
    Salah - Mane - Sterling - KDB - Maddison (or Mount)
    Vardy (Greenwood, Connelly)

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      It's ok having 5 big hitting mids but not with that shocking defence.

    2. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Abraham is a set and forget I would say

  5. davies
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Wilson > Lacazette incoming

  6. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    18 points incl Kane captain, feel for me

    1. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      nah

  7. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    27 with 5 left Inc Captain. Not too bad I guess, Rico 2nd on bench though.

  8. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Otamendi out .. welcome in Rico .. happy days !

    1. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      k

    2. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I am looking to get Tomori for Ota. Not sold on Rico.

      1. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I think he meant auto sub

  9. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    So how many minutes for my oh so fresh captain Kun, 5?

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

      10 if safe.

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      2.

      He's on the bench to start.

  10. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Pukki PP 6.6 SP 6.8 CP 7.1

    Next price drop doesn't affect on SP?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Nope

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Nah

    3. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      No

    4. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      you're really good at maths

  11. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I'm beginning to wonder if the referees association are deliberately trying to sabotage the effectiveness of VAR

    1. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Haha this is a great point

    2. Rust Cohle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I’ve already concluded. You’re welcome to join the club.

  12. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Lundy off the bench for all ota owners. Sweet

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Rico for a lucky few but Lundstram has a 14 pointer in him for me I think

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I started rico, but yeah plenty will get his points too

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Nicely done

          1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks, hoped for a goal or assist for him vs Norwich, CS was the last thing I expected lol

    2. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Lundy scoring a goal with a bps will do.

  13. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    VAR is the biggest pile of **** I have ever seen in my life. Who is sitting in these rooms making these decisions? Is it animals presing buttons for food?

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Which one didnt you like?

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

        Jimmy owner

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Yup

  14. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    LMS safety score currently 11

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Fair, how many captains used?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        71.8%

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Nice

        2. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Lovely

  15. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Any of these worth a hit?
    A Pukki Mount to CHO Vardy
    B Pukki Otamendi to Vardy Tomori

  16. BNMC
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Get Jimenez now and avoid any Pukki price drops, or wait until their Europa game and see if he's fit after?

  17. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Looks like a -8 next GW 😕

    1. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Same thought here

  18. BNMC
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Also I really like Maupay and I'm tempted by 2 home games in a row. But is it worth getting him over Raul when I'm desperate for points?

  19. Bonita
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Sterling and Bilva point overhaul coming up.

  20. jia you
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Kane captain fail and my other two strikers getting 1 pointers... hate this game!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Not a bad GW for a fail.

  21. FPL_DON
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Aguero on at half time? Safe

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Nah.

      1. FPL_DON
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        :'(

  22. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    is Alonso nailed?

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Until Emerson comes back

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        any idea when that may be? And Alonso has been good tbh, are you sure Emerson instantly replaces him?

  23. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I have 2 FTs this week thankfully... Son + Pukki out for??

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      kdb and jimi?

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I have KdB.

        Thinking. Firmino + Maddison

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Mane + Connolly

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I don't really like Connolly. But it's an option.

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Connelly isn't the highlight of the move

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            True true.

            Would leave me with a front 7 of Sterling, KdB, Mane, Yarm, Cantwell, Auba, Abraham, Connolly.

            Not half bad.

  24. Londongeezaa
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    That’s it. No more City players for me.

    Sick of this rotation headache. I’m not chasing Pep for points no more.

    I hope Liverpool win the league.

    Rant over.

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Just get Raz. Safest of the lot along with KDB only if fit.

      Not faced any problem yet

  25. Jullepuu
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Which one would you choose?

    A) Pukki to Jimenez
    B) Pukki and Sterling to KDB and Vardy
    C) Pukki and Otamendi to Wilson and Tomori

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      None excites me
      Although KDB is kind of a must get

      1. Jullepuu
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I have done quite well without him so far so I don't agree with that completely. It's risky to go without him though.

  26. Uncle Gamst
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    So my big WC paid off...brought in Wilson and Abraham for Pukki and Greenwood.

    Abraham (C) as possibility of Sergio missing out...should have gone with KdB

    Having said that Rico coming off bench for Ota; 29 with three and a half to play.

  27. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Aguero clearly wants to be main man in winning CL

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      It’s the only reason he’s been staying at city all this time tbf

    2. Uncle Gamst
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Surely he's on the bench because Pep put him there?

  28. BNMC
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I had an idea but is it worth a -4?
    Son and Pukki -> Auba and Hudson-Odoi

    1. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Yes of course

    2. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Contemplating the same with Haller and Son instead

  29. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    (M)ane captain for sure next weeks vs Spurs

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      (K)db surely

  30. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Selling KDB 2 gameweeks ago is about to come home to roost.