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Callum Wilson benched as Maupay starts for Brighton

Brought in by around 12,000 managers ahead of Gameweek 20, Callum Wilson (£7.4m) is the second biggest rotation casualty of Saturday’s early kick-off.

Adam Webster (£4.4m), transferred in by over 25,000 bosses after his Gameweek 19 goal, is also warming the bench at the Amex Stadium.

Following a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation served on Boxing Day, Diego Rico (£4.4m) retakes his left-back berth for Bournemouth.

The 37,000 new owners of Neal Maupay (£5.8m) will be relieved to see the Brighton hitman back in Graham Potter’s XI after the Frenchman was rotated in GW19, while Aaron Connolly (£4.5m) is not in the Seagulls’ matchday 18. No reason has yet been given for the young Ireland striker’s absence.

Lewis Dunk (£4.7m) recovers from illness to partner Shane Duffy (£4.8m) in central defence, while Martin Montoya (£4.4m) and Leandro Trossard (£5.8m) also return for Brighton following the 2-1 defeat to Tottenham.

Dale Stephens (£4.4m) is another to be benched by Potter, along with Pascal Gross (£6.4m).

Ryan Fraser (£6.9m) joins Callum Wilson on the Bournemouth bench, with Harry Wilson (£5.9m) and Josh King (£6.1m) set to flank central striker Dominic Solanke (£5.2m).

Junior Stanislas (£5.9m) makes his first appearance of the season following injury, with the Cherries’ team news graphic suggesting a 4-3-3 formation for Eddie Howe.

There are several systems that the Bournemouth boss could be using, namely his preferred 4-4-2 or a 4-2-3-1 with Stanislas pushed higher up the pitch.

Howe has made five changes in total from Gameweek 19, while Potter has switched around seven of his starting XI.

Asked whether his changes were just a case of resting tired legs over the Christmas schedule, Eddie Howe said: “It’s a mixture – we have got a couple of injuries in there that we’re trying to protect. Such a busy spell, a lot of games coming up, we need to trust the squad.”

On the same subject, Potter explained: “It’ll be difficult for the players that have played 90 minutes to play in such a short space of time again. That’s the challenge for us all. None of us have got the exact answer and we’re all trying to find out. It’s unique situation, but we’ll try to do our best.”

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Ryan; Burn, Dunk, Duffy, Montoya; Mooy, Bissouma, Propper; Trossard, Maupay, Jahanbakhsh.

Bournemouth XI: Ramsdale; Rico, Mepham, S. Cook, Stacey; Billing, Gosling, Stanislas; King, Solanke, H. Wilson.

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

    Took my 9th hit of the season. I am allergic to not taking hits, however much I try, I still feel like taking hits is the best for my team.

    The good thing is I have improved from last few seasons when I would take a hit/or 2! almost every other gameweek.

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

      I’ve only taken 3 hits all season. Very uncharacteristic of me.

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

        That's really nice. I have done relatively better than what I usually do but far worse than many on here.

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

          The fact I’m 4 points outside top 10k turned me off taking one this week.

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

            I think this week will be one for differentials. There will loads of rotation as per Manager's reactions so hopefully they pay off.

    2. BIG TONES
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I've taken loads this season too after a slow start. Usually much more conservative. None of them have really come off for me either haha

    3. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I've taken more hits than you. Currently about 30k. I am averse to hits for one gameweek but when it is for a stretch of games or to sort out your team, they can be an excellent means, especially when most think they are a fool's errand and so don't do it. In this way they are an extra tool.

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

        You are right. I took a hit last gameweek, which helped me nail my captain on Kane. But there are weeks which they have failed as well. Took a hit this week for Maupay and Salah (C). Think it's reasonable enough hopefully.

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Good luck

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

            Thanks mate, you too as always. 🙂

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

      I've also taken more than usual. This year it seems to pay off to take hits and correct mistakes quickly rather than being patient.

    5. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      im 40 points down in hits, but honestly most paid off. Some were cases where I would have had a total no shows if no hit.
      But I took too many, trying to reign it in now

    6. DeathoftheParty
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I've taken one hit in 3 years...

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

        A paragon of virtue but you're not playing the game for fun are you?

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

        That's crazy mate. You must be one who plans religiously.

      3. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Well you must be fun on a night out

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          diet cokes and tucked in bed by 9,30 😀

    7. Throwback
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      On 8 hits myself. Prob too many but with rapid price rises this year I keep on being priced out of moves. About half of them have returned a profit. Others eg pulisic have really hurt

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

    Cup comes down to Vardy vs Salah C? 🙁

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

      Whom do you own and captain?

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

      I think Salah will outscore Vardy this week.

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I hope you have salad ....

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

      Salah C

  3. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Ings (c)....nervous!!

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

      Why nervous? Hes nailed on to start

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

      I'm with you bro

  4. Amey
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    It's really sick to see people who started GW after you are ahead of you 😀

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      yea I have toyed with a week late team before

  5. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    What does Maupay look like? So I know who to cheer for

    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      He's a a bit of Jack Rodwell about him

    2. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Lolllll

    3. Perthite
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      No.7 I think

  6. Evil Greg
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    So... Last chance to use you first half season wildcard?

    1. GinjaWhinja
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Chance is gone now.

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

      oh dear

    3. Arse Craic
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      🙂

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

    Nightcrawler is trying to overtake My throne over most annoying/hated here 😀

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      doing well

    2. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I think im justbin a foul mood having missed out on TAA haul. Didnt know icome across as annoying

      1. beric
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        You do

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

          🙁

          1. beric
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Sorry, its cool man

      2. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        more of a pr*ck that an annoyance 🙂

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

          🙁

          1. kennethrhcp
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            😉

    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Brostan owns that crown

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

    Cup opponent took a -12 and is still playing 2 SHU defenders + Cantwell. For the first time, I think this is in the bag.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Expect the unexpected

  9. SH
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Already like my team for next week!

    Pope
    TAA Soy Rico
    Salah Mane KDB Alli Grealish
    Vardy Ings

    Button Greenwood Lund Guilbert

  10. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Omg deadline missed. Bet my Mane captain fails

    1. Throwback
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Relax lineups will be a lottery. No certainty captain options this week

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

      More gap between games then Kdb. Let's hope it works

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

    Hoping for big hauls from Zaha and Pogba this GW

  12. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Game week 24 planning

    What you looking at getting?

    A) TAA & Salah & Mane
    B) TAA & Robbo/Gomez/VVD & Salah/Mane
    C) Just 2 Liverpool players

    Any West Ham worth considering?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A with TC on someone for me

  13. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    TAA last week top 10K EO was 33% and this week 68% ... people transferring or swapping positions in top 10K between owners-non owners?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Swapping position most probably

  14. BIG TONES
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Got Kane (c) in for -4. Pivotal GW for my season. Wish us all luck

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I don’t own Kane so sadly I can’t wish you luck

      1. BIG TONES
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I wish you luck all the same 🙂

        1. TheDragon
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          🙂 thanks - May our arrows forever be big and green!

  15. beric
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Exact funds to get Cantwell and TAA for Mount and Targett.

    Both 80% + to rise...hope they wait till tomorrow at least.

    Good moves?

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

      Yes. Cantwell is easily the best pick under 6m

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

        Traore says hi

        1. beric
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Got him already, benched him yesterday and again today

  16. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I've just spent the past 5 minutes trying to find the match on Amazon Prime.

    This packed Christmas schedule is getting complicated!

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      its next to the Gilmore Girl box sets

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Er.....

  17. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    23 feckers ahead of me yet they didn't start in gw 1.

    1. BIG TONES
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      There's probably people that started in GW2 that are beating me.

      1. BIG TONES
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        GW3*

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Same
      Look above

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

      Chips

  18. Babelcopter
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    So the difference with me and my cup rival:

    Me: Rico, Ings & Kane Rival: Aurier, Tammy and Grealish

    Thoughts? I think I have slight advantage

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I prefer his to be honest but it’s close - his are much higher rotation risk but if they play then Kane is key for you

    2. One Wheels Enough
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Not any more...

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

    Oh dear

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

    Jahanbaskh G

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

      Maupay A

  21. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    MAUPAYYYY

  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    f off ramsdale

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

    So...start Kelly or Rico? 🙂

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

      Rico assist incoming

  24. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    omg he actually scored

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

    Good start Rico 🙂

  26. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Yess cleanie gone

  27. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    lol Should have played Kelly ahead of Rico.

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

    Good start for Rico

  29. Mo Salah No Mane
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Maupay assist lets go 😀

  30. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Bou defence owners crushed

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'm actually so stupid for going Ramsdale and Rico on my WC OMG