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Doherty makes Spurs debut as Everton hand starts to three summer signings

Following on from Leicester City’s 3-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion, the second Premier League match of the day sees Tottenham Hotspur take on Everton.

Kick-off in north London is at 16:30 BST.

The headline team news is that all five major summer signings from these two clubs are handed their full debuts today.

Matt Doherty (£6.0m) makes his Spurs bow at right-back, with Serge Aurier (£5.5m) relegated to the bench.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (£5.0m) also slots straight into central midfield, as expected.

Having not featured for the Lilywhites in pre-season thanks to self-isolation and international duty, Harry Kane (£10.5m) is back to lead the line.

Son Heung-min (£9.0m), Dele Alli (£8.0m) and Lucas Moura (£7.0m) will support the England international in attack.

All of Everton’s three summer signings make their full debuts, with central midfielders Allan (£5.5m) and Abdoulaye Doucoure (£5.5m) selected in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting XI.

James Rodriguez (£7.5m) also makes the cut, despite having started just one league match in the last 11 months.

Son and Doherty are the most-owned players on show here, with both players boasting double-digit ownerships.

Kane was the fourth-most-popular captaincy pick in Gameweek 1, with just over 300,000 FPL managers handing him the armband.

Richarlison (£8.0m), who may well be occupying a wide-midfield role based on Everton’s starting XI, is the only Toffee with an FPL ownership of over 10%.


Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Doherty, Alderweireld, Dier, Davies, Hojbjerg, Winks, Dele, Lucas, Son, Kane.

Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Mina, Keane, Digne, Allan, Gomes, Doucoure, Rodriguez, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin.


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  1. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Folks, does Son and Nketiah to
    Greenwood and DCL worth the -4?

    1. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Keep son another week imo

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not for me

  2. Railwayman
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    James Rodriguez looked really good today, didn't ? He good be gold in a few weeks time. Tempted do bring him in for Alli already...

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He has 3 amazing fixtures. I think I might do it... Let's wait until after tomorrow's games and some midweek cup games and then decide.

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

        Definitely not doing it then

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          So what do you think I'll do 😛 Threaten to make transfers and do nothing haha

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

            Im just kidding feels like this could be a running joke

    2. Pratik
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Very few good midfields in that price range. Tempted too!

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Very good move

    4. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Surely get DCL instead?

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        If Rodriguez is on pens then definitely him. DCL is still a poor finisher and needs it on a plate

        1. Limbo
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I wouldn’t say poor finisher. More of a confidence striker, so a goal in the first game is ideal for him.

        2. Railwayman
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Richarlison is a poor finisher, someone else today would grab a brace easily.

      2. Railwayman
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I have DCL already. Maybe to give it a go with 2 EVE players in the next 3 easier fixtures.

  3. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do we think James Rodriguez is on penalties? Probably in his contact right?

    1. Right In The Stanchion
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Contract

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe Richarlison. It's Rich or him.

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think so ye

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Even without, 7.5 I’d value

  4. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Depending on how CHE perform tomorrow, roll ft a no brainer?

    1.0itb
    McCarthy
    TAA Robbo Justin Ayling
    Auba Salah ASM Havertz
    Werner Adams
    (Peacock Taylor Bissouma Vassilev)

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Visionaries
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Up to you.
      If it was me I'd take out a Pool defender and upgrade Adams > Martial

  5. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son and Adams to
    Foden and martial for a hit?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not for me

    2. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not at the mo. I'm willing to give Adams some time and Foden is far from nailed

    3. Our Man Charlie
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      After that I would be tempted to hold

    4. One Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No, 1gw isn't really enough to make such changes, especially given Spurs and Saints good run of fixtures.

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

    Best 6M or less midfielder from GW1 so far?

    1. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Soucek or Reed/Bissouma and use that cash in other areas

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Klich or Harrison

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Klich, Harrison, Soucek

    4. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If I was getting one it would be Harrison

    5. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Soucek

    6. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Klich

    7. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Forgot about the Leeds boys in Klich and Harrison. Could be the ones

    8. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      So far ASM, Phillips, Shelvey,Praet and Soucek for me. Early days though

    9. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hendrix looked much improved from his Burnley days at 5m - history is only 2 goals 2 assists a season though...

    10. il Brutto
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not really much in that price category. Wait and see how Trossard does tomorrow.

    11. Envigado la oficina
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm betting on Shelvey. He did a job for me last season and with all those new attacking players for him to ping passes to, plus set pieces in his locker, I think at that price, he'll pop up with reasonable returns every once in a while.

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He looked fitter yesterday and more mobile than he was prelockdown. The addition of Wilson could mean him trying the ball over the top more like he did to great effect with Gayle when we were in the championship. Also with Ritchie on the bench, he's on more set pieces.

  7. I Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA, Dier, Egan, Dallas
    Aubameyang, Salah, Alli, ASM
    Werner, Ings

    Steer; Soucek, Mitchell, Brewster.

    0.5 ITB

    A) Ings -> Martial
    B) Alli -> Greenwood/Rodriguez
    C) Both for -4

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

      Was Alli injured? If so I would focus to get his replacement.

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Jose said it was tactical apparently.

        Plan was always Ings to Martial so want to stick to that but thinking Alli -> Rodriguez for a hit could be profitable.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I like both moves but Alli only and give Ings another game

    3. Visionaries
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C

  8. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    It seems silly but very tempting to wildcard now. Spurs and Southampton flat. Probably needed Salah as well

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I don't have Salah, nor a plan to get in a United attacker. I'm pretty f'd to be honest unless I hit the button, but I have never done that so early and don't want to either

    2. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It does seem silly. One gameweek.

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I do think the guy who had originally won FPL last season wildcarded in GW2. It just depends on how much of a mess your team is.

        1. diabydoesgallas
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Fair enough, I didn’t know that. Would say Salah isn’t essential for the next few weeks though with those fixtures

    3. il Brutto
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If possible I'd wait a couple weeks. Will have more information on starting line-ups once all the transfers are done.

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

      Would rather take a few bits to get the team right then WC

  9. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Odds of Justin starting next match too?

    1. Muchentuchel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yea why not? I guess Pereira will only be back in November.

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      90%

  10. Rochdale_Cowboy
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What's with all the Alli owners?

    Haven't they watched any football in the last 3 seasons?

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It was a risk but I get why they did it.

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

      Managing budget and placeholder for emerging CHE midfielders

  11. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Can we see any joy for Soton forwards against Spurs?

    Have both and tempted to sell for Martial or DCL.

    1. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      After watching the games it could end 0:0

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah Spurs could set up not to lose.

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Selling Ings myself. So undecided between DCL and Martial. DCL definitely the better fixture

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Martial more explosive though. Captain option this week.

    3. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son will get some returns against KWP if he pushes up like he did against Palace

    4. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Southampton were woeful against Palace. Would expect Tottenham to have no issues

  12. Neves say Neves
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I can just about afford this with 1.0 ITB right now

    After GW2 Auba + M.Pereira -> Fernandes + James Rodriguez/Greenwood
    After GW3 Son + Doherty -> De Bruyne + Taylor

    I'm guessing price changes will screw me over by then?

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Indeed they shall

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yep. KDB and Son might change by then.

      1. Neves say Neves
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Blast. I suppose I could settle for Rashford if he impresses me next week

  13. Ser Davos
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Pre season traps:

    Son up top with Spurs looking to benefit (we knew this) and do well

    Thinking Mane will outdo Salah

    Southampton

    Pre season truths:

    Pool defence is shocking relatively speaking

    Doherty, Kane and Mitro not looking sharp in the internationals

    Zaha up top

    Everton's signings quietly promising in both creating and solidifying

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Doherty was quite attacking.

      Need to see Zaha with Eze and Bats

      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Good points

    2. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      South had 3 great chances and 1 each for Che and Ings but Guita made incredible saves. Bit harsh on South IMO.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Agree

      2. Neves say Neves
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        This. Can see Adams silencing a few on here in the coming weeks

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah, they'll still be okay I think

    3. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Fell for two of three of the traps. But glad I didn't go for spurs

      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Jose second season was a big one

  14. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I gave Dbl Liverpool defense and I’m tempted by losing Robertson and Son to Sterling and a 4.5 or Fernandes and a 5.5 def

    1. Visionaries
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  15. ADucksBehind
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Ings to Martial
    B) Son to Rashford

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  16. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Shocking start.
    Mane to bruno?

    Mccarthy button
    TAA James ayling Taylor mitchell
    Auba mane pulisic soucek bissouma
    Werner ings adams

    1. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Another James and Pulisic owner. Good luck brother

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It's sister 😉 but yeah, fingers crossed!

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes I would do Mane to Bruno and probably one of Ings/Adams to Martial/DCL.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers. Don't fancy a hit so prob just the first one

    3. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah that sounds like a good move. Frees up cash for Ings -> martial or Che -> DCL/Wilson/Wood too

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, think I'll give that one more week

  17. FPLShaqiri
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How did West Brom's Pereira get on?

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

      Invisible

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good until WBA got bored half an hour in

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He did nothing. Very disappointing.

  18. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Kane > Martial
    Yaaaay
    Nope give him chance

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I would

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Do it

    3. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yep sounds good. Or go for Kun Aguero if you're feeling frisky

      1. Our Man Charlie
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I'm feeling frisky

      2. OptimusBlack
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I love Kün ❤

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    5. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheeers

  19. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Alli get injured ?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No - Mourinho confirmed tactical as front 3 lazy

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        what you doing with Alli Dunas?

        am tempted with Adams and Alli to ASM and Martial or
        Alli to Greenwood/James Rodrgieuz and watch utd play first?

        1. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Just posted below with options. But probably Alli to JRod and Ings to Martial - 4

          Annoyingly .5 short of Bruno and DCL

          Think with Everton playing WBA in your situation would get JRod - looked good and Greenwood having a few issues looking at press.....

          1. Rinseboy
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            yeah cheers think I will and see how Utd look. Don't think Ings is worth a keep this week now?

      2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks Dunas.

  20. xHaTr
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do I hit the button?

    Son and Ings --> DCL and Bruno (-4)

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not bad.
      For me Robbo and Ali To Bruno and Digne?

    2. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      May go for the same

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm still not convinced with DCL. He is a poor finisher but he will probably get a lot of chances like Rich

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

      Thinking about doing it noe aswell

    5. Visionaries
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No brainer

  21. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Jose Mourinho on Spurs performance vs. Everton: "There are players without pre-season. How many times has Harry Kane trained with the team? Once."

    Hahaha Jose with the excuses already

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It's a strange season, I don't blame any manages for using excuses.

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Pretty valid excuse though? I'm not writing them off

    3. balint84
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Any price changes tonight predicted?

        1. balint84
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I'm not good in calculations. Does it mean, no?

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Normally 100 or -100 = price change.

            1. balint84
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              thx!

    4. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      There's an overwhelming array if options and pool of players. Not sure how anyone can be convinced of pulling off the WC

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        wk4 earliest i think

      2. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Pulling off the WC with 1 week's worth of data and no City/Utd takes serious skill/luck

    5. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      a) Ings, Son > Hamez, Tony (+£1m)
      b) Ings, Son > Bruno, DCL
      c) Ings, Son > Hamez, Vardy
      d) Ings > Tony

      Was originally planning D. But Spurs look Spurzy.
      B means Bruno, Salah & Auba with still a balanced team.
      A allows Auba to become Bruno/City mid later, with cash to upgrade 4.5 defence

      1. DARE TO BISCAN
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        ...to Digne, for example.

      2. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        A or B

      3. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        B is freaking tempting me

        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          B seems very premium. Just not sure over DCL.
          A leaves cash to play with and I feel Martial & Werner would be a set & forget front 2.
          I'd like to sleep on it, not sure on price changes?

      4. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        KISS - D.

      5. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I'd keep Son vs KWP.

        D.

      6. Visionaries
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        A or B

    6. Netters2018
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bruno likely to go up in price tonight?

      Want to wait to see what chelsea are like i have havertz before bringing him in for havertz or son.

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        no

    7. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Alli to

      A. Greenwood (No other United player)
      B. James Rod ( Have DCL)

    8. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Leeds look like they will keep attacking and either suceed or die on their sword.

    9. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Decent start. 70 with 2 to go.

      Ings to Martial this week? Have Kane and Werner too up top.

    10. barton fc
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is alli a biner hold for one more game? Worried be won't start the next one

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        See if he plays midweek at all. Jose blamed his team's failing on poor pressing. Dele was a lot to blame for that. I think he might get dropped. I'm most likely losing him but will wait and see all the games out and get past midweek as well.

    11. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Jose said in the documentary that he has a better team than at Utd. If it was Spurs 2015-17 then I agree, but Spurs since Wembley have been pretty stale imo

      1. JamTart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Eriksen is a HUGE miss

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

        I don’t trust Jose statement