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Mee absent from Burnley squad as Clarets seek third consecutive clean sheet

Ben Mee (£5.0m) is the most notable absentee from Sunday’s early kick-off at Turf Moor between Burnley and Sheffield United.

The centre-back, previously an ever-present for the Clarets, misses out with a thigh injury.

Over 5,000 FPL managers had plumped for Mee’s services ahead of the Gameweek 33 deadline. The defender hauled 15 points in Gameweek 32 as his goal secured a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.

Kevin Long (£4.3m) deputises for the Burnley captain. Nick Pope (£5.0m) owners will be hoping that Mee’s absence doesn’t make Sean Dyche’s team easier to breach.

Jack Cork (£4.9m) is also sidelined, so Josh Brownhill (£4.8m) continues in central midfield while defender Erik Pieters (£4.2m) keeps his place on the left side of midfield.

Returning to the Burnley line-up is Jay Rodriguez (£5.7m), who missed out in GW32 through injury. That pushes Dwight McNeil back into midfield, with the £6.1m man operating from the right-hand side of Dyche’s 4-4-2.

Chris Wood (£6.1m) and Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£5.9m) are part of the Clarets’ 20-man matchday squad. Neither player has featured for the club since the Premier League restarted.

Sheffield United are unchanged from their 3-1 victory at home to Spurs on Thursday.

The big news from Chris Wilder’s point-of-view is that Jack O’Connell (£4.6m) returns from injury to take a place on the substitutes’ bench.

The Blades boss ruled out John Lundstram (£4.7m), John Fleck (£4.7m) and Luke Freeman (£5.0m) for ‘a couple of weeks’ in his pre-match press conference.

Burnley XI: Pope; Taylor, Tarkowski, Long, Bardsley; Pieters, Westwood, Brownhill, McNeil; Rodriguez, Vydra.

Sheffield United XI: Henderson; Robinson, Egan, Basham; Stevens, Osborn, Norwood, Berge, Baldock; McBurnie, McGoldrick.


FPL Lessons Learned from Gameweek 33+

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  1. Sharkytect
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Does Pope wear a funny hat?

    1. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      As a very lapsed Catholic I find your post offensive to Catholics. Keep posting them. 😉

  2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Early thoughts on captaincy for next week?

    KDB feels like a good shout if he gets a rest now against Southampton. But no clear options other than that imo

    Who are you considering?

    1. InterUranus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      KDB probably, but still can't look past Bruno at the moment

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Bruno is pretty safe tbf.

    2. SAUCY SALAH
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Bruno could be ‘rested’, like every other big player is dangerous of atm apparently

      1. Reg83
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        no bcoz manu have everything to play for. bruno wont be rested

    3. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Bruno

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

      Bruno, Kevin or possibly Kane if I bring him in somehow.

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

      Agree with the others KDB Bruno although could be cheeky with Deeney (NOR) ... maybe suicidal

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Could be a gameweek to go for a differential!

    6. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      KDB

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

      Kane(C) against Bournemoth. Hattrick.

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        still got son, if he looks good tomorrow will punt on him

      2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Brought Kane in last night and he has crossed my mind for the armband aswell.

    8. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      KDB if rested tomorrow. I’m tempted by Jesus also as a differential punt.

  3. SAUCY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    No Lundstram? 🙁

    Suppose I will have to settle for just the Salah hat trick then

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      He has been injured since last week

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Red flagged

  4. SAUCY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Who people getting off the bench for Lundstram?

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      People sold him

      1. SAUCY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        .......

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          True

    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      TAA.

    3. GrandGaming
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Imagine still having Lundstram

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

    What is the website where you can see a summary of your season so far? Captain points, bench points etc

    fplreview.com doesnt work

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

      anewpla.net

  6. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Azpil or AWB til the end of the season?

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Azpi but main reason is that I think a triple up in attack is a better option for United assets.

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

        Thinking the same mate

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Go for Azpi then 🙂

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

    What to change 1ft 1.2 itb

    Patricio
    Doherty awb aurier . Holgate lascelles
    Mane kdb foden bruno son
    Rashford jimenez nketiah

  8. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Help (really) needed please.

    I am playing the game very cautiously (bit too much probably) and haven't taken a hit yet all season. I am slowly losing rank since the season restarted. 1 ft 0 itb, shall I save and reassess or be a bit more aggressive and do dcl and rashford to kane and greenwood for -4 and captain kane?

    DDG B+utton
    TAA Doherty Aurier Lascelles Holgdate
    Salal KDB fernandes Antonio Luiz
    Rashford Jimmy DCL

    thanks a lot and gl 🙂

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      DCL and Rashford could do well next week those moves could kick you in the behind after.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        thanks OLE thats my thinking too

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Do it, just have a plan to get rid of Kane.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        cheers

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

      That is a good transfer idea 😛

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

      DDG & DCL to Ederson & Greenwood?

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

    1. Saiss and Martial
    Or
    2. Wan Bissaka and Pulisic/Willian

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      2 for me

    2. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      2.

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'd say 2 with Willian

    4. GrandGaming
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      You guys think AWB is a better option than adding a 3rd Utd asset in Martial? I should also add that Saiss or whoever else I get would be on the bench most games.

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Prefer Martial but the answer i gave is mainly because i dont rate Saiss as high in option 1.
        2 looks better in general!

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

          You have any other good choices apart from Aurier at 5 mil or under? Saiss I put down as what I thought would be the best option.

          1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Reese James maybe? A bit risky

            1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              Reece*

  10. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Sarr to Pulisic now, or wait until after Sarr plays vs Norwich?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      wait 100%

    2. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Check sarrs next 3 fixtures

    3. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I’d wait, Chelsea’s next two aren’t amazing from an attacking perspective IMO.

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

      you my need your free transfer if someone gets injured, so wait

  11. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Hmmmm Deeney’s fixtures look tasty

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Have Watford got their beach towels out?

      1. Hart-ake
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        beach towels to be used in the championship?

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

        Deeney without a Towel ..
        I'm not able to think even 😀

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Dragged early yesterday for a rest as well, they’ll go all out to win against NOR but could easily seeing it be 1-0 or something

  12. GreennRed
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Is Solskjaer making all the tactical calls at United?

    1. el polako
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Rumor has it that Ole is just a frontman and real mastermind behind United's current run of form is Jesse Lingard and his pillow fighting crew.

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

        😀

      2. GreennRed
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        So Carrick has no input on tactics?

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

          This is a weird way to approach a subject though. You ask an open-ended question, then come in with a passive-aggressive response to the response

          1. GreennRed
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Response?

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

      I heard the entire Premier League is a theatre play written by Arsene Wenger

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

        He wrote quite bad for himself then 😀

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Actually he had a very big part!

          1. GreennRed
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            He didn't watch it back though!

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

            Must be a fan of sad endings 🙂

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

    Who’s the best defender at 5.0 mil or under. Already have Aurier.

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

      Taylor has been pretty good for me

    2. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Lascelles, check fitness.

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

    Jimenez to deeney? Really eant that norwich game..

    1. el polako
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      To Kane next week.

    2. rjcv177
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      if u do that...in two weeks u can go Ings

  15. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Bench headache....

    Pope
    Aurier, TAA, Doherty
    Pulisic, Mane, (K)DB, Bruno, Martial
    Jiminez, Greenwood

    Button, DCL, Taylor, Lascelles

    Right Bench?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      g2g

  16. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    is Zouma nailed at all?

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

    Berge to disappoint Pope owners?

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Any Sheff U player that scores will disappoint us Pope owners.

  18. el polako
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    How much hair gel is Mikel Arteta using ?

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

      12

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I think it is also a hair dye.

      1. el polako
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        or shoe paste.

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Ha yeah probably!

          1. el polako
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Quick job from the kitman before every game.

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      It's 3D printed

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

      4

  19. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Is Kane worth a hit to bring in?

    Will watch the rest of the GW but thinking that Mo & Rashford > Martial & Kane (-4) could be a play...?

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

      In that case, you should expect him to score more than 1 goal to justify the hit. If you think his form and fixture justifies it, do it

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

        True, but you would Captain Kane if you swap him in for a hit.

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

      Thinking exactly the same (also a -4), still I'll wait to see how Salah does this GW.

      However Bournemouth seems super leaky. You might even considers Kane to Vardy for the next Bournemouth game 😉

  20. wulfrunian
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Your predictions for Burnley-SUtd?2-1 for me.

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

      1-1

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

      0-1

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      0-0 to Burnley

    4. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      1 nil Burnley and I will take popes 10 points.

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

      1-0 Burnley with Pope making 3 saves and taking max bonus

    6. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      1-0 Burnley

  21. rjcv177
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Can i trust this BB team? or delay to 36 or 37?

    Pope, Krul
    TAA*, Alonso*, Doh, Taylor, Cathcart*
    KdB, Bruno, Mahrez, Willian, Sarr
    Kane, Rashf, Greenw

    thkx in adv

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

      Can’t really ever trust a BB and so just hope they start as it’s a decent squad

  22. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Which option seems better for the next GW?

    A) Aurier + Salah + Deeney (NOR)
    B) VvD + Sarr (NOR) + Kane

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

      A

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

      B

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A for sure

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

      Deeney Aurier are bad
      B

    5. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B

  23. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Is getting rid of DCL and Lund for a -4 worth it?

    Lund ➡️ Aurier
    DCL ➡️ Giroud?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Get greenwood instead.

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I have 3x United already

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          I would just get rid of Lundy then.

          1. Champions League Varane
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Thank you for who?

            Aurier? He rotates well with Justin and Lascelles

  24. Wild Rover
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Check out OR1's history! 😯

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Learnt from mistakes and come of age.

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

      Crazy, games all luck apparently 😛

    3. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      What about it? He’s been in the top 500 for the last 10gws ain’t they?

      1. Wild Rover
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I’m talking about previous seasons

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

        History, not this season

        1. Danno - Emre Canada
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Arrr got yers, haha decent turn of form

  25. Kodap
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Is this team G2G for the next GW? 140 points clear in my money league, just want to ensure I stay first.. don't care about overall rank.

    DDG

    Trent - Doherty - Aurier

    Salah - Bruno (c) - Pulisic - KDB

    Ings - Jimmy - Rashford

    Subs: Hendo, Saiss, Fernandez, Hayden.

    1FT

    1. Reg83
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      lol. no way u will relinquish 140 point lead with 5 gw remaining.

  26. John Colby (C)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Watford:
    Lacklustre performance against Chelsea but their next 3 fixtures read NOR NEW whu. Which options should we be looking at maybe as differentials?

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

      Cantwell
      ASM
      Antonio

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Nice

      2. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Deeney and sarr, Hughes looked good yesterday as well but could easily swerve the lot

      3. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah nah. Not gonna haul.

        1. John Colby (C)
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah slim pickings tbh.

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Help appreciated

      1FT

      Either hold this week then do rash > greenwood and Duda > Mahrez (means keeping tammy)

      Or Tammy to Deeney for next week then son > Mahrez the week after

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        The first one.

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Really wish Watford looked even somewhat decent

          1. The FPL Units
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah they are not

    3. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Oof, FPL General has Salah captain, Fernandes VC and Saka first sub. He desperately needs a Salah no show

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

        Not happening.

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

        I had Fernandes VC last week and Dendonker first sub, hoping Auba didn’t play...turned out ok in the end

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

      People with free hit, when you using it?

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

        38

      2. Bury94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        36 I think

    5. Kodap
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Will post again because I don't seem to be getting no replies..

      Is this team G2G for the next GW? 140 points clear in my money league, just want to ensure I stay first.. don't care about overall rank.

      DDG

      Trent - Doherty - Aurier

      Salah - Bruno (c) - Pulisic - KDB

      Ings - Jimmy - Rashford

      Subs: Hendo, Saiss, Fernandez, Hayden.

      1FT

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        G2g

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

          cool, so save the FT?

      2. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yes g2g

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

          cool, so save the FT then mate?

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

        Probably because it’s a rhetorical question

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

        De Gea seems like a waste of a United spot. Maybe consider AWB for Aurier or Greenwood for Rashford... and Pope for DDG...