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Sessegnon replaces the suspended Son as Potter rings the changes

The first of nine matches to take place on Boxing Day kicks off at 12:30 GMT, with Brighton and Hove Albion the visitors to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

With this being the first of two Fantasy Premier League deadlines in the space of 48 hours, we FPL managers will be anticipating a shock benching or two today.

The damage isn’t too bad from a Tottenham Hotspur perspective, with one of Jose Mourinho’s two line-up changes being enforced.

Spurs’ appeal to get the Gameweek 18 dismissal of Son Heung-min (£9.9m) overturned has failed, so the South Korea international will now sit out the Lilywhites’ next three league matches – starting with this one.

Son’s place on the left flank has been taken by Ryan Sessegnon (£5.4m), who makes his first league start of 2019/20.

Eric Dier (£4.9m) drops to the bench, meanwhile, with Harry Winks (£5.2m) promoted to the starting XI.

There are starts for popular FPL buys Harry Kane (£11.0m), Dele Alli (£8.9m) and Serge Aurier (£5.1m), who maintain their ever-present Premier League appearance records under their new manager.

There are five changes for the visitors, however.

Shane Duffy (£4.8m), Ezequiel Schelotto (£4.0m), Bernardo (£4.3m), Aaron Connolly (£4.6m) and Steven Alzate (£4.5m) are all brought into the team, with Martin Montoya (£4.5m), Leandro Trossard (£5.8m), Davy Propper (£4.9m) and Neal Maupay (£5.8m) dropping to the bench.

Lewis Dunk (£4.7m) is absent from the matchday squad altogether as he is suffering from illness.

Christmas-led rotation is perhaps only one of the reasons for Graham Potter’s tinkering.

Albion look to be adopting a three-man central defence, with Potter perhaps having witnessed the joy that Wolves and Chelsea got against the Lilywhites when playing a similar formation recently.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Gazzaniga, Aurier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Winks, Sissoko, Lucas, Dele, Sessegnon, Kane.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Ryan, Schelotto, Webster, Duffy, Burn, Bernardo, Stephens, Mooy, Gross, Alzate, Connolly.

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  1. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Sissoko with a nonsensical cut back costs Alli a brace

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      This

    2. Dele
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I could not believe that

  2. WVA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Sissoko should have squared to Alli

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Exactly

    2. Dele
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      This

  3. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Wrong choice !

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. Alli empty net

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        True, tap in ala Raheem

  4. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Tired, tired Spurs legs vs Norwich!

    Eriksen essential on Free Hit!

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

    Kane is already dead for the next match...

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Rested?

      1. Railwayman
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Don't thinks so, but he could struggle surely.

  6. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Kane playing RB now

    1. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Sorry mate. I was right in most of my predictions but not pulisic.

  7. mad_beer ✅
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I did Son to Richalson. Let's hope I don't regret not getting Alli.

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Alli was the safe move, great ppm but I think Richarlison will do well

  8. Doctor Evil
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Didn’t get Kane in the end but can’t complain with Alli and Aurier

  9. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Alli down

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Knackered

  10. dark91
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    What is wrong with Kane?!!!
    Not passing while he can barely move let alone run

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Needs to mouth breathe again

  11. WVA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Alli faking 4 injuries

  12. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Sissoko is god awful

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      True

  13. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Kane has been inspiring today. Putting in a shift in everyone’s position.

    1. Sz21
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Played much deeper once they took they lead! Great for the team- not so much for FPL!

      1. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        He’s the perfect Mourinho player

  14. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    As it stands:

    Webster (36)
    Kane (36)
    Aurier (27)
    Alli (27)
    Vertonghen (25)

    1. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      After deductions winning goal etc?

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Nope. Post-match adjustments still to be made.

    2. Party time
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Webster 3
        Kane 2
        Aurier, Alli 1

        1. WVA
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Aurier shouldn't get one

      • WVA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Likely to finish Webster 3, Kane 2, Alli 1?

        1. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          I think Aurier will sneak the last BAP.

          1. WVA
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Alli winning goal BAPS though?

        2. Igz08
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          I reckon so. Kane missed a chance in the end, Alli with the game winner

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Dele shattered

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Where do we think the BAPS will
      Go?

      1. Totally !rre!evant
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Kane/Webster 3/2
        Aurier 1

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          What about Alli Winning goal?

          1. Totally !rre!evant
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            -3 Big chance missed

      2. Lecky Legs FC
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Kane (3) Webster (2) Ali (2) Aurier (1)

    5. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      3 bps for Kane?

      1. RealVirg
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        2 if lucky

      2. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Think 2.

      3. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Alli gets 3 bps for goal going to be close.

        1. Totally !rre!evant
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Also -3 for Big chance missed towards the end.

    6. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Kane (C), dont know how to feel.

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Pleased it is not a blank.

      2. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Happy. He scored and gets bonus.

      3. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Serious? 8 points is great

      4. Sz21
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Same- numbed by the Alli goal and Aurier assist as a non owner of those two!

      5. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Devastating

      6. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        A goal + 3 bps.. You should be happy

      7. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Weird

      8. SHOOTER MCGINN
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        It's not a blank, and that's a win in my book.

      9. jia you
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Spanner

    7. SirStevieG
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure how Kane and Alli can start again in 48 hours, both looked absolutely stuffed.

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I don’t think they have any choice

        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          This

      2. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Top athletes. Will rest and go again

      3. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Managed minutes?

    8. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      3 BPS for Kane?

    9. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Ryan got a save? There is a god

    10. jimmyabs1987
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Not that I am complaining but can someone explain why Kane has got top BPS? He is my captain so no issue at all!

      1. Woy_is_back
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Rigged

      2. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Because he technically scored 2

      3. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        A lot of completed dribbles and successful take ons today. Couple of chances created as well. Strikers normally do well in the bonus when they score also

      4. Party time
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Don't worry he will lose them. Got dispossessed on multiple occassions

        • *Reformed-Character*
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          You clearly didn’t watch the game

          1. jimmyabs1987
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            I did watch the game but I just don’t know what BPS is awarded for by each position etc,

      5. Woy_is_back
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        How is Kane om 3 baps. This is a disgrace!

        1. Garlana
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Expecting a lot of dispossessions

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Luckily he won the ball back a lot too

        2. Chenku╰☆╮
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          He defended and created chances.

        3. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Because of the BPS system lol

        4. *Reformed-Character*
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          I suggest you actually watch a game of football before commenting. He was incredible today all over the pitch, many tackles as well...

      6. Steinburg FC
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        As a Spurs fan and an Alli owner, we got lucky...

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Yes. Although they shot at the end and the empty net he could of have it could of been a lot luckier

          1. Old Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            * could've

            1. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              Nope

        2. jimmyabs1987
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Agreed as fellow fan

      7. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Webster 3, Kane 2, Alli 1

      8. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Webster 3
        Kane 2
        Dele 1

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Nice Dele

          1. Maddamotha
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Ill take that as a Alli capper

        2. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Good result for Kane, Alli and Aurier owners.

          1. WVA
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Aurier?

            1. diesel001
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              He got an assist. Alli, Kane and Aurier combined = 21 pts from 3 players. That is pretty good.

        3. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Dial up

        4. Rocky FPL
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Nothing for Aurier?

          1. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            4 dispossessions.

            1. Party time
                4 years, 3 months ago

                kane also got dispossessed on multiple occassions

            2. IRBOX ⚽
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              Assist not enough?

            3. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              I'm happy with the assist. He's near essential. 😀

            4. WVA
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              He shouldn't get anything

          2. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            You bring sexy news to me

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

          Do you think Ings will be fully rested or will come in the second half?

          1. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Will the game be in the balance?

          2. Rocky FPL
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Second half and a brace

        6. Woy_is_back
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Pulisic benched ffs

          1. Woy_is_back
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Ings too 🙁

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              It’s okay mate. Against all logical sense Lampard still starts an injured Azpi over Reece James. Getting burn’s 0 pointer so my greater skill does not pay off this time

              1. Woy_is_back
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 3 months ago

                Lamps is a muppet, hope they lose.

                1. *Reformed-Character*
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 6 Years
                  4 years, 3 months ago

                  Christ your annoying

                  1. Woy_is_back
                    • 6 Years
                    4 years, 3 months ago

                    And you suck at fpl. Just give up lmao

                    1. *Reformed-Character*
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 6 Years
                      4 years, 3 months ago

                      I’ve played 2 years and finished higher than you have in TEN - hahaha

        7. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          What's the website with the full breakdown of bps including big chances missed, dispossessions etc.?

          1. diesel001
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Anewpla?

        8. Sz21
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          My WC 20 team had Aurier + Kane in it before this game..
          Would you keep either of them after this? Not so sure myself.
          Seen glimpses of good and bad for both.

          1. WVA
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Aurier looked very attacking to be fair
            Kane not worth his price

          2. Woy_is_back
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Norwich next though