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Son Heung-min’s (£10.0m) red card against Chelsea on Sunday is threatening to ruin Christmas for Fantasy Premier League managers. With their best-laid plans now in tatters, Joe, David and Andy look at the best replacements for the naughty Spurs midfielder.

Paul Pogba’s (£8.4m) return, Everton’s new management and Liverpool’s tricky fixture against Leicester are also discussed as they consider the best moves to make for Gameweek 19’s Boxing Day fixtures.

Top captaincy candidates are also under scrutiny and our trio look ahead to the best clean sheet prospects for the festive fixtures and beyond.

Rough with the Smooth takes in the mixed fortunes among those vying for the FPL crown this season.

Meanwhile, David takes his turn to pick a differential. With Joe and Andy’s recent selections failing to muster points, the Scoutcast can do with a top low-owned gem pick.

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  1. RedJive79
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 days ago

    GTG?

    Pope
    TAA - Lund - Kelly
    KDB - Mane - Alli (C) - Willian
    Vardy (vc) - Rashford - Jimenez

    Evans - Donk - Simpson

    1. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 days ago

      Yes, though I think Willian may be rested

      1. RedJive79
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        After scoring 2 goals?

        1. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Yep, Southampton at home and we can easily play CHO and Pulisic. Frank will want Willian fresh and ready for Arsenal

          1. RedJive79
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 6 days ago

            Will cost me -4 to transfer him out. Worth it?

            1. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 6 days ago

              No definitely keep him in, there’s only a chance he could be rested, he could also play.

              1. RedJive79
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 6 days ago

                Fair enough! Will stick. Thanks.

  2. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 days ago

    Am I GTG?
    Pope
    Lundstram/Van Aanholt/Willems
    Salah/Mane/KDB/Maddison/Grealish
    Tammy(C)/Vardy

    Button Soyuncu/Connolly/Rico

    Merry Christmas all

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 days ago

      Gtg

  3. gergin
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 days ago

    Son has to go today. Leave me with 11 ITB and need a midfielder for just one week. WC next week, so who to come on board:

    A) Rich

    B) Alli

    C) Moura

    D) any other suggestion

    have KDB, Grealish, Mount and Cantwell and 3 Man City players.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 days ago

      Punt on A?

    2. Stef rocks
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 days ago

      A

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 days ago

      A

  4. manu4life99
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 6 days ago

    Is Otamendi nailed for the next few gw? When is Stones back?

    1. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 days ago

      Nailed

  5. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 days ago

    Tottenham confirm three-match suspension for Son.

    https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1209103698854600704

    1. Party time
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Naughty Sonny

      • ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Even OJ's lawyer wouldn't have got him off that one.

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Son in a Ford Bronco slow speed chase would be a sight!

          1. Party time
              6 years, 6 days ago

              Hahaha

        2. El Presidente
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Obviously

        3. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          That was yesterday

        4. Athletic Nasherbo
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Wasn’t this before they appealed though?

          I think the idea is that he could potentially play Boxing Day if the FA don’t decide by tonight.

          1. El Presidente
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 6 days ago

            It's already decided - 3 game ban

            1. Athletic Nasherbo
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 6 days ago

              No it’s not?

              1. El Presidente
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 6 days ago

                Yes it is. Sorry. The ban is out. What happens now and in the near future will always have a 3 game ban as starting point.

          2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 6 days ago

            Not sure why the appeal would take more than 5 seconds anyway.

            Jose: "we would like to appeal against Son's red card please"

            The FA: "LOL - piss off"

        5. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Boooo...

          I would have transferred that red card to Rudiger

        6. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Yesterday?

        7. Dele
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Old news, this tweet was yesterday. Nothing confirmed.

      • Soto Ayam
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Help needed please.

        1)Who to play?
        A) Jimenez home to city or
        B) pulisic home to Brighton

        Leaning towards Jimenez

        2)Also, does anyone else think that Alli isn't a dodgy cap this week?

        Cheers

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          A

          1. Soto Ayam
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 6 days ago

            Cheers

      • RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Captain poll close now between Alli, Tammy and Kane

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Makes me feel slightly nervous that I am going with none of them but with so many options it's gotta be the gut this week.

          KDB (C), Tammy (vc) FTW

          1. Stef rocks
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 6 days ago

            If i know KDB will play in front 3 then i will be with him, but i am afraid front 3 will be Sterling Jesus Mahrez, which quite limits his potential

            1. Don Kloppeone
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 6 days ago

              I know what you mean but he is the most creative player around atm.

              I have Tammy, KDB, Vardy, Mané, Grealish, Alli to choose from. It’s a headache!!

              1. Stef rocks
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 6 days ago

                I was on the same mood last week with so many options. This week i am so calm - i know it couldnt be worse than last GWs cap for -2 :)))

                1. Don Kloppeone
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 6 days ago

                  Yeh that is rough!

                  At least we have 19 GWs to recover if it goes wrong!

                  1. RamaJama
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    6 years, 6 days ago

                    Great attitude!

              2. RamaJama
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 6 days ago

                Also headache, have Tammy, Vardy, Rash, Richarlison, Alli, Mane, Salah

                1. Don Kloppeone
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 6 days ago

                  Not the worst problem to have I guess!

                  It’s only one GW and we still have 19 to recover if it goes pear shaped!

                  1. RamaJama
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    6 years, 6 days ago

                    Yes, but the 2 last GWs were really bad for my team, really need to bounce back

                    1. Don Kloppeone
                      • 8 Years
                      6 years, 6 days ago

                      I know what you mean. My recovery from my lowest point in GW9 has stalled and I’m back to the red arrows. Need something good to happen!

                      GL mate

                      1. RamaJama
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        6 years, 6 days ago

                        Cheers, GL

          2. RamaJama
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 6 days ago

            Kdb, Rashford, Vardy right behind in the poll

        2. Stef rocks
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          I am woth Kane c and Tammy vc. Mostly because Tammy will be subbed around 70mins and Kane will surely plays all 90mins

      • _Gunner
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        G2G and save FT? 1FT, 0.5 itb

        Gazzaniga
        Aurier Tomori Lundstram
        Zaha KDB Mane' Grealish
        Vardy Kane(c) Rashford

        subs: McGovern Cantwell Soyuncu Rico*

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          All good

      • Squeazy
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        I need to play two of these and cannot decide for the life of me. Any thoughts?

        A) Pulisic (SOU)
        B) Grealish (NOR)
        C) Cantwell (avl)

        1. _Gunner
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          A and B imo

        2. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          B and C

        3. Francescoli
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          A and B

        4. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          The home boys

        5. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          BC

      • Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Captain:
        A) Salah
        B) Rashford
        C) Mané

        1. Champ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Rash

        2. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          C

        3. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          C

        4. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          A

      • RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Son >>
        A. Pogba
        B. Richarlison
        C. Moura
        D. Maddison
        E. Mount

        Pope
        Lundy • Aurier • TAA
        Mané • Son* • KDB • Alli • Grealish
        Vardy • Tammy
        (McGov. Greeny. Soy. Rico*)

        1. Stef rocks
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          B

        2. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          B

      • tbhogal
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Bit of a dilemma here guys, which option is best?? 1FT £1.2m itb.

        A) Son > Alli, and bench Ings
        B) Keep Son play the team below

        Pope (Button)
        Tomori, Lundstrom, TAA (Rico, Soyuncu)
        Cantwell, Mane, Grealish, KDB (Son)
        Vardy, Tammy (C), Ings..

      • Tinmen
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Folks, which option should I go for this week? Need to use my ft as WC next week

        A) Zaha to Grealish
        B) Heaton to Henderson

        1. Stef rocks
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          B

        2. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          B

        3. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          B

      • manu4life99
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Mane or Sterling to double up?

        Current mids

        Salah Alli KDB XXX

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Mane

        2. Stef rocks
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Mane cause i cant see Sterling playing both GW19&20

          1. Dont give a fuchs
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 6 days ago

            I dont think mane would play both either

            1. Stef rocks
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 6 days ago

              Yes not guaranteed also but much higher chance IMO

              1. RamaJama
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 6 days ago

                Think one of Salah/Mane will play each match, and then chances are pretty high they’ll be in the points. 18 goals and 11 assist among them so far

        3. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Mane

        4. DMP
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Sterling could be gold and a powerful differential. Mane is the safest pick tough.

      • mcmd11
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Got Sterling in for Son. Good or bad move?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Bad but best of luck and merry xmas.

      • Dont give a fuchs
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Would you transfer out alli for salah if you have kane?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          In a heartbeat

      • jb1985
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Too much damm choice this weekend for captain. I can make a good case for all of them to be captain. Lund at home to Watford, 80% they will keep a clean sheet.

        A) Lund - At home to Watford, 80% they will keep a clean sheet.

        B) Mane - Feel there will be goals in this, depends if Mane is in the mix with goals or assist.

        C) Alli - Home to Brighton who have conceeded a few on the road and Jose will want a response after the Chelsea loss.

        D) Grealish - Home to Norwich, Should be a few goals in this game.

        E) KDB - City are starting to pick up the pace again and can see them beating Wolves by 2 or more goals.

        F) Vardy - Its Jamie Vardy, enough said.

        G) Rashford - If Pogba plays then feel UTD could win comfortable

        H) Tammy - Blanked 3 games in a row now, surely due for a goal or 2 against a Southampton defence.

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          B

        2. _Make
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          A - not as hight as 80%
          B - Fine but where is Salah (the form player of the two)
          C - Stats are poor
          D - Good shout
          E - Good shout
          F - Good shout
          G- Good shout
          H - Gamblers' fallacy

        3. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          B

        4. DF
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Where do you get the 80% figure from?

          1. jb1985
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 6 days ago

            made it up going off past home game stats. didn't actually work it out. More of a prediction.

            1. DF
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 6 days ago

              It's way too high...but I see your point. I'm punting on him for captain. Bit of a hail Mary for the Christmas weekend.

        5. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          G - from OGS comments think Pogba probably will start game

      • Athletic Nasherbo
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Would you get Digne in for a hit for Willems?

        1) Don’t think Willems will play
        2) Don’t fancy Soyuncu or Dunk to get any points

        1. Stef rocks
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          I dont like hits for defenders but makes sense. Could repay immediately (6+ pts for Digne vs 2- pts for others) and definitely looks good midterm

      • Moderately content penguin
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Locking loading this merry crew and may rotation be kind to all. GL

        Hendo
        Lund Kelly Guilbert
        Mo Mane KdB Grealish
        Vardy C Ings Rashford

        Maddison Soy Rico

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Nice team, 63pts

          1. Moderately content penguin
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 6 days ago

            Couldn’t you at least let me unwrap my present tomorrow!

            1. The Knights Template
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 6 days ago

              Apologies, may as well double down - you will finish the season at 415,533.

              1. Moderately content penguin
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 6 days ago

                But Santa that’s not what I asked for

      • Johan Queef
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Somehow I have ended up with Jota & Jimenez up top...how did that happen? Also bought Son in for Mane last week so it's going pretty well.

        KDB, Alli, Mane, Mount, SON?!?
        Vardy, Jimenez, JOTA?!?!

        A) Son -> Pogba/Grealish (deal with Jota next week)
        B) Jota -> Greenwood, Son -> Salah (-4)
        C) Hold and hope for a JJ masterclass?!?! whattttttt (deal with all my problems on a Christmas hangover)
        D) Something else.

        THANKS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS.

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Pogba punt interesting

        2. Bouncebackability
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Son to Grealish maybe, upgrade Jota next week

          1. Johan Queef
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 6 days ago

            Good plan just not sure who I would upgrade to. Tempted to stick to 5 in midfield and downgrade him at some point to afford Salah

        3. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          What about Richalison in A?

          1. Johan Queef
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 6 days ago

            Good shout. I think I had ignored him after the Arsenal disappointment.

      • qweriup
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        GTG? (0FT, 1.8ITB)

        Guaita
        Lund Targett Kelly
        Alli KDB Cantwell Pogba Mane
        Vardy Rashford

        Button Mousset Soy Rico

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Yep.

      • Saint Channon
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Morning, what time is Son’s appeal hearing?

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          I would also like to know this please 🙂

      • JOELIO8701
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Merry christmas eve my fantasy friends. Hope you’re all excited for boxing day!

        Going a bit maverick (mental) with a Man Utd triple up! (-4d Son and Jiminez for Pogba and Kane C). Thoughts on a comment card?

        Henderson
        Kelly Lundstram Maguire Diop
        Martial Pogba KDB Salah
        Vardy Kane (C)

        Bench: Button, Moutinho, Connolly, Soyuncu

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Play moutinho over diop

          1. JOELIO8701
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 6 days ago

            You’re right. Thank you sir!

      • RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        No one tempted to go back to Mount? I thought he was excellent against Spurs and Frank been talking him up again

        1. iL PiStOlErO
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          I am actually. Just don't know if its worth it atm. Tammy is my pick from Che but he has fitness issues so maybe Mason can do something....

      • OBAMA
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        any chance mane wont start?

        1. DF
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Of course

      • ZakyJ
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Start:

        A) Cantwell @ AV
        B) Chilwell Vs Liv

        1. Nuka Girl
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          I'm choosing Cantwell.

        2. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          A

        3. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          A

      • Nuka Girl
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        My usual method for deciding Captain choice indicates Rashford over Kane.
        Really prefer Kane though.

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          My usual method of responding is to suggest Kane as the better option for you.

      • iL PiStOlErO
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Best Son replacement? Use only 1ft or both?

        Pope Martin
        TAA Soy Lund Guilbert Kelly
        Salah KdB Son* Grealish Dendo
        Vardy Rash Mousse

        1.5 itb, 2 ft

      • Hungry Singh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Rashford > Pukki one week punt?

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Having Rashford is a good punt

        2. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          Nice

      • mdm
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 6 days ago

        Have to bench one:

        A. Grealish (NOR)
        B. Richarlison (BUR)

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 days ago

          A