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Mourinho starts Moura up-front as Tanganga features again

Lucas Moura (£7.1m) has again been placed up-front by Jose Mourinho in the absence of Harry Kane (£10.9m), as Spurs make three changes to the side which lost 1-0 at home to Liverpool.

In comes Erik Lamela (£5.7m) for Danny Rose (£5.3m), after scoring in the midweek FA Cup replay against Middlesbrough. It is the Argentinian’s first league start since the 3-0 defeat at Brighton in Gameweek 8.

Tuesday’s other goal scorer Giovani Lo Celso (£7.3m) is also rewarded with a starting spot, in place of Christian Eriksen (£8.6m). Rumours continue to link Eriksen with an imminent move to Inter but recent weeks have seen him granted more game time by Mourinho.

Youngster Japhet Tanganga (£4.0m) continues to have a presence in defence, with Jan Vertonghen (£5.2m) replacing Davinson Sanchez (£5.3m) in a back four. Fans will be encouraged to see goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (£5.3m) return to training but he isn’t expected to return from his elbow injury for several weeks.

As for Watford, Nigel Pearson has named an unchanged side from the 11 that eased past Bournemouth in a 3-0 win.

A midfield three with Etienne Capoue (£4.8m) and Nathaniel Chalobah (£4.4m) gives Abdoulaye Doucoure (£5.6m) the license to get forward, duly responding with two goals and two assists in the past three matches.

The Hornets have looked much more dangerous in attack over their last five games, with Troy Deeney (£6.2m) scoring four times, Gerard Deulofeu (£6.1m) notching a couple and big-money signing Ismaïla Sarr (£6.2m) adding three assists to his pair of goals.

Adam Masina (£4.3m) plays at left-back in place of Kiko Femenía (£4.2m), who Pearson says is “making really good progress” from a hamstring injury but was never in contention to make the line-up.

New signing Ignacio Pussetto (£5.0m) is named as a substitute alongside Roberto Pereyra (£5.6m) and Christian Kabasele (£4.3m), whilst Spurs’ new loanee Gedson Fernandes sits on the opposing bench.

Watford XI (4-3-3): Foster; Mariappa, Dawson, Cathcart, Masina; Capoue, Doucoure, Chalobah; Sarr, Deeney, Deulofeu.

Tottenham Hotspur XI (4-2-3-1): Gazzaniga; Tanganga, Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Aurier; Winks, Lo Celso; Lamela, Alli, Son; Lucas Moura.

FPLMarc Newcastle fan that spends far too much time thinking about FPL.

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  1. HashAttack
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    "went to VAR for the goal line decision" ... What's that mean?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      GLT.

      1. HashAttack
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        that's what I would expect to have been used - nothing to do with VAR.

  2. TRIPOS TOPPER
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Aurier 8 points on my bench

    1. Reiger
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Bummer

  3. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    GGGGGGGGGG
    AAAAAAAAAA
    ZZZZZZZZZZ
    ZZZZZZZZZ
    AAAAAAAA
    NNNNNNN
    IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
    GGGGGG
    AAAAAA

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Does anyone own him?

      1. Das Boot
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, and played. 😉

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

      Been in hiding for the last six weeks?

      1. HonestBlatter
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Bursting in to fame now

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      “ NNNNNNN
      IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
      GGGGGG
      AAAAAA”

      Excuse me??!!

      1. Ritchies Magic Hat
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        My mini league rival played him and I kept him on bench. Took a double hit this week so that’s a 22 point swing already lol

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

    0-0 FT

    Well done Aurier

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

    Booooom Aurier finally something

    1. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      So close to an assist too

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I was wondering if that wouldve been an assist or not because it took quite a few defelctions before the final shot

        1. threeputt
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          yeah dont reckon it would have been an assist and I'm an owner

  6. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    cool kids played Aurier

  7. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Rashford fractured back.

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

      Is it ?

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Sauce?
      He'll play tomorrow.. always ManU game to declare player injured and then boom.

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rubbish

    4. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Source?

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

        Twitter

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

      Why was he seen at the training ground today?

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Who saw him at the training ground today ?

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers although looks highly unlikely that he will start.

  8. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Benched Foster 🙁

    McGovern not in squad 🙂

    Cheers Fossetto!

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      What a wag.

  9. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Aurier immense today 🙂

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

    Playing Cathcart over Lund feels so good now

    1. UTD - HATED, ADORED, BUT NE…
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      How come mate?

    2. Tansey
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Ballsy but nice move

  11. hueycho
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Deeney loser

  12. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Jammy Aurier owners getting rewarded by Deeney

  13. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Aurier you beauty!

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

      yessssss and Norwich at home next 🙂

  14. Jullepuu
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Why would Ancelotti bench Sidibe? He has been playing well hasn't he? Back in the starting line up midweek?

  15. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Two of the worst FPL picks haul with their 1st away CS in a year.

    Game full of luck.

  16. SHOOTER MCGINN
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I sold Aurier. Rival played Gazza. El classico.

  17. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Surprised that Watford set up, and played as if they were the away side.

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Know your limits

  18. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I’ve had an Aurier and Gaz dbl up for many weeks since GW12 obviously not this GW, I’ll take Auriers points though.

  19. Mo Salah No Mane
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    AAAUUURRRRIIIIIEEEEEEERRRRR!
    Get in! All is forgiven now, you are welcome to stay.

  20. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Aurierrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

  21. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Incredible people own Aurier or Gazza, have you ever watched a game of football in your life?

    1. Mo Salah No Mane
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Always had bigger issues so held on although I've been wanting to sell.
      He played well today

    2. Reiger
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Blind squirrel scenario

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

      I barely watch any football anymore so 😀

    4. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Welcome to FFS, when everyone posts when there players score well so you think everyone owns them. It is misleading 🙂

  22. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Might aswell kepp Abraham. There really isn't much options under 8.0 except Ings.

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Get Greenwood. Cheaper for similar returns 😉

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Could become an option if Radh is out for a season

    2. threeputt
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      DCL ?

    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Maupay, Pukki, Martinelli

    4. Tansey
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Deeney is worth a look IMO. Also there's always Jimi

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Deeney could be worth a try

  23. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Played Aurier but bench Gazza, bitter sweet!

  24. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Lovely...played Aurier over Lundstram. A 50/50 decision that I got right for once.

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Wrong decision - lucky outcome

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Lund might get a hatty!

  25. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Time to get Aurier back, clean sheets incoming 😉

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

      Norwich next. Perfect. Villa coming up too.

  26. UTD - HATED, ADORED, BUT NE…
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Deeney refusing to apologise in post match interview

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Why should he? A pen is always 50:50.

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Only every other goes in, you say?!?

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

      Apologize for what?

    3. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Why?

  27. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pussetto signing of the season. What a clearance.

  28. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    14 points from 1 player. Can we just end the gameweek now?

  29. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    FFS says no bonus for Aurier.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Tackles 8 times; 3 Fouls conceded.

  30. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    0.1m short of upgrading Sarr to Salah