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FPL managers turn to Pope and Burnley defence as Spurs visit Turf Moor

The Fantasy Premier League community will have a keen eye on Nick Pope (£4.8m) in Saturday’s team-time match.

The Burnley goalkeeper, preparing to face Spurs this afternoon, is the most popular Fantasy asset at Turf Moor, sitting in 18.1% of teams.

His owners will be hoping for either a clutch of saves, a clean sheet, or both as he faces a Spurs team with a point to prove.

Jose Mourinho’s men were knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties by Norwich midweek and their most recent Premier League outing resulted in a home defeat at the hands of Wolves.

For that reason, the Fantasy interest in Spurs assets remains relatively low. In fact, their most popular fit asset, owned by just 5.8%, Serge Aurier (£5.0m) finds himself on the bench this afternoon.

Joining him among the substitutes is Lucas Moura (£7.1m) while Dele Alli (£8.3m) and Steven Bergwijn (£7.5m) both feature in the starting XI this afternoon, neither one owned by more than 5%.

Fantasy managers may be monitoring these attacking assets in light of Spurs’ upcoming fixture in Blank Gameweek 31 when they host West Ham.

Burnley XI: Pope; C Taylor, Mee, Tarkowski, Bardsley; McNeil, Cork, Westwood, Hendrick; Wood, Rodriguez.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris; Vertonghen, Alderweireld, D Sánchez, Tanganga; Dier, Skipp, Ndombele; Lamela, Bergwijn; Alli.

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  1. Champions united
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Mou has decided to ruin every english football club he manages

    Some serious conspiracy 😛

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

      Hasn't evolved his football since 2010/11. Fast forward 10 years later and football has moved past him. Very much like Wenger and Arsenal.

  2. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ings to Wood for me

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

      Decent call.

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

      this week we reckon? Or give Ings Norwich, Burnely got City but wouldnt be surprised to see Wood net in that anyway

      1. One More Hit
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I think I'm going to have to ditch Ings early, possibly Jota

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

    Can have VAR but if the refs are still incompetent it won’t be much use.

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

    WHERE IS THE VAR CONSISTENCY?

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

      Consistently inconsistent.

  5. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Wood=Ings replacement?

    31 onwards

  6. Lukakuna
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Where do we think Mou end up next?

    Man City after Pep leaves?

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

      City not that stupid.

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

        He brings trophies remember

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

          *cough, cough

        2. OverTinker
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          They are already getting trophies.

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

      Hopefully Portugal.

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

    Been between Wood and Ayew all week for 3rd 31 attacker. Still more tempted by Ayew - but it’s close.

    Burnley can’t get any double

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

      Ayew's next 3 looks better

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

        Essentially looking for fodder and Ayew funds second gk for bb so he’s the one for me I think

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

      Wood over Jota maybe 😮

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

        Could happen down the line

        Just reluctant to over invest in players who can’t get 34 and 37. Triple Burnley one too many for me

  8. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Best mid up to 6.6 playing in gw31? Have Doucoure

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      McNeill

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

      Sarr, Bowen

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

      Fornals

  9. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I'm feeling the Wood...

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      ...as Ings replacement

  10. BIG BOY BRUNO
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Everyone sells Ings to Wood and Ings hauls and Wood blanks lol

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

      Get on the field and do something about this!

      1. BIG BOY BRUNO
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I would if I could

  11. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Come on Spurs, score. Score and loose

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

    I just saw the Djenepo red card. Didn't look like a red to me

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He stepped directly on his lower leg, while stretching....clear red.

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

        Looked like there was no time to react

  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Auba is no wood

  14. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Did Jose become a bad manager?

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

      Just like Pep, relies on quality players to get the job done on pitch.

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

        Pep is light years ahead of Jose nowadays.

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

          Ole is light years ahead of Mou. That's saying something

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

            😛

          2. Rolls-Royce
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Not even close.

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

          Give him this Spurs team and he will be in same position

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

            As Pep’s City? No chance.

          2. GreennRed
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Not sure about that. Ole has improved younger players and bought shrewdly.

      2. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Pep improved players too.

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

          Easy to improve one player in a squad when other 10 spots are quality. Not so easy when things are reversed and you have one decent player and require to improve other ten.

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

      Tactics outdated.

      Man management skills too, the new pros like pampering.

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

      This rubbish we are watching is down to his predecessor and bad luck with injuries.. Let's see what he can do next year.

    4. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not at a club that agrees to his shopping list. A coach that doesn't nurture young talent.

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

      Maybe Poch was doing a better job than it seemed

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

        Poch was useless, im glad we have Jose. The squad is ass, what do people expect? Give it one or two season and people will see

  15. BIG BOY BRUNO
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ashley Barnes back soon too, was in great scoring form before operation, certainly worth a look

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

      Just in time for the Euros with England.

      1. BIG BOY BRUNO
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, they could really do with him and at least Josh King fit

  16. The Final Boss
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Guys saiss mcarthy 3 bps confirmed?

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I could do with them!

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

    Aurier WC fail 🙁

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Why would they bench their best attacker?

  18. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    We'll be moving into phase 2 of mou management play book after this match.

    Phase 1. - I'm different this time honest.
    Phase 2. Chip on my shoulder. I'm going strop about everyone.
    Phase 3. Blame everyone and randomly alienate a key player.
    Phase 4. Hate everyone, pick a fight
    Phase 5. Leave with a £10m payout.

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

      He's building cash as he's setting up as a fund manager.

    2. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I thought we were already in phase 2. I guess phase 3 can't start until Son and/or Kane are back.

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Let's see who he decides to attack after this game. My money is on Alli.

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

          Nah will be Levy

    3. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Phase 6 😕
      Phase 7 : profit

  19. SkeletONv01
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Small brag, 39 from 4, and i forgot about deadline, didnt even make transfers, still have Son in my team ^^

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

      More a confession than a brag

  20. Yank Revolution
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    People slagging off Jose, he's missing his two best players (Kane and Son). Those are major losses.

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

    Wood causing havoc in the tight spaces.

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Winner.

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

    Did Ryan get a bonus point?!

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

      One currently. Vinagre had some deduction

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

        Holy shitballs

  23. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Does anybody know how to filter the season ticker so it takes out one Gameweek?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Mobile or website?

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      What, you mean remove one from the middle of the set.
      Can you do that?

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah if you mean this it can't be done. Otherwise press the below.

        https://i.snipboard.io/LrRwqb.jpg

        1. potatoace
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          That would be a good addition imo.

          1. CelticBhoy1
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah I mean remove a full GW from the middle of the set

    3. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Web

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

    I think I will get Wood and Cilson, for Ings and Deulofeu

  25. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    No chance of Pope's save points and bonus. Relying on CS points this GW

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      > 1 hour to go.

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

      Usually happens when playing the weaker sides.

  26. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    4 of my 5 ML rivals still own Lundstram... Casuals winning lol

    1. villa_til_i_die
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I’m having a fair season. Quite enjoying being a casual!!

  27. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    this week lol....my word i forgot how hard fpl can screw you sometimes 😥

  28. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Will 9 players at -4 be ok gwk31?

    TAA Boly Taylor
    Salah Mane Antonio McNeil
    Wood Jiminez

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

      Yes.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      who is the hit involving

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

    Bonus 3 for McCarthy,2 for Boly!

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

      did my hero scott dann get any ?

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      and non for the most expensive doherty

  30. BNMC
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    As I expected, Pope isn't making a lot of saves because Spurs aren't going to be shooting a lot. But he'll still probably get a CS...