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Saint-Maximin and Barnes return as Newcastle host Burnley

St James’ Park will play host to a number of returning mid-priced assets on Saturday evening.

After missing the trip to Spurs with an ankle problem, Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.4m) is back in the Newcastle side for Gameweek 4.

He sits on the flanks of midfield as Steve Bruce looks to match Burnley’s formation with a 4-4-2 of his own.

The only Newcastle asset coming into this weekend with more Fantasy support is Callum Wilson (£6.4m), who still has the backing of 10% of managers.

The former Bournemouth man is Newcastle’s top scorer thus far, having netted twice, once from the penalty spot.

Sean Dyche is probably the more relieved of the two managers at Newcastle tonight as he welcomes back both James Tarkowski (£5.4m) and Ashley Barnes (£6.0m) to his starting line-up.

The centre-back pushes Jimmy Dunne (£4.0m) to the bench, as he features alongside Kevin Long (£4.5m), while Chris Wood (£6.5m) and Barnes are paired up-front for the first time this season.

Newcastle United XI (4-4-2): Darlow; Lewis, Schär, Fernández, Krafth; Hendrick, Shelvey, Hayden, Saint-Maximin; C Wilson, Joelinton.

Burnley XI (4-4-2): Pope; C Taylor, Tarkowski, K Long, Bardsley; McNeil, Westwood, D Stephens, Brownhill; A Barnes, Wood.

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  1. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I genuinely think this is going to be my worst year ever in FPL.

    Absolutely nothing working. Had Rodrigo and ASM GW1 they do nothing. Sold them, of course.

    Today......

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

      I can’t get anything right either mate.

      KDB (c), mahrez and foden owner today.

      Think I’m basically bottom of my mini league 😆

      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        get rid of the '&' in your name, it'll read better

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

          You reckon? I’m not so sure.....

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

      These are bad picks though aren’t they, let’s be honest. Rodrigo new signing in a promoted team, ASM - bang average team with way better alternatives out there’s ASM bagging one goal in 4 games is better than we’d expect to see over the course of a season. We have absolutely no reliable info on Rodrigo. Both total punts in the dark

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes, I know, but just saying, they do nothing when I have them then turn up this week when I sell them.

        Werner owner as well, so that doesn’t help matters either!

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

          Again another player with no FPL credentials at all. Always gonna be a gamble. I’m not trying to be harsh but these are simple facts. You’re not being unlucky here, it’s fairly predictable that these guys’ returns would be.... unpredictable. So it’s no that your timing is wrong. It’s the selection.

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

      Less than 10% of season. Terrible start here too.

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

      It’s spooky. Like the FPL God is having fun with us.

    5. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Early days and never give up.. you'll be fine..

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

      early doors bud - ive had an absolute 'mare - sold Son and Mane on a wildcard before they got 6 between them, plus several others - its a long old season and if you're patient it'll turn around.

      On the good side, think of all the potential green arrows 🙂

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        What’s a green arrow?

    7. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I just sold Hamez for Guaita, Zaha and Lamptey. I'm done. Just gonna play casual for the rest of the year and focus on real life.

  2. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    On course for Taylor 2 pt haul.

    No booking and don't concede again. Job's a good 'un.

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

      Not much but it's honest work

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bounteous riches indeed.

    3. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Beats lamptey, James and mitchell

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

      2 points is actually not bad. Seems like a lot of my players this year ends up with zero points.

  3. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Lewis takes a YC again. So frustrating to own.

  4. Lovren an elevator
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Does Cavani knock Martial out of the team?

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cavani is basically in a motorised scooter at this point

    2. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Martial looks like hes out cold already

    3. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Are ya joking me

      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Unfortunately not. Tony is quite hot and cold

  5. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    GOL DE BURNLEY
    GOL DE BURNLEY
    GOL DE BURNLEYYYYYY

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      WHO GOT ASSIST

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

    Westwood goal
    No assist

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

    The wrong wood scores

  8. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Damnit Wood man

  9. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    West goal
    Wood assist

    Westwood 🙂

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Make him walk the PLANK for this.

  10. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Westwood G

    Wood not involved haha

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ffs haha

  11. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    https://twitter.com/MoSalah/status/1312484112578404353?s=20

    Answers on COVID rumour ?

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He is coughing in the first pic... as good as confirmed if you ask me

    2. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saw this...it's an odd way to respond to rumours isn't it? 😀

  12. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Captaincy looks tricky next week.

    Need a Son/Kane or Bruno maybe!

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bruno for me most likely

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      KDB

  13. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I compared KDB to Ashley Westwood earlier today.

    I was wrong. Westwood offers a much higher attacking threat than the Belgian wannabe. What a goal.

  14. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Don’t give up home wood owners could still nab something here and then we’ll party

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      hopefully

  15. Dirty Harry
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Does one keep Foden or say good bye?

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      One keeps.

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Farewell

  16. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

  17. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    If the game wasn't random and luck-based enough... this season you have COVID that can take your player out of a game at anytime

    Imagine spending more than 10 mins picking your team a week lollll

  18. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ashley Westwood. Couldn't pick him out a line-up if my life depended on it

  19. PompeyUpNorth!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So, I am seriously thinking Werner to Brewster to raise 4.9 with 2 FT's. I am concerned Werner will drop again soon, so need to act.

    Then I can perhaps upgrade Foden to Bruno..Thoughts please?
    McCarthy (Button)

    TAA Justin Robbo (Mitchell Taylor)

    Salah KDB Hamez Foden (Bissouma)

    Wilson Mitro Werner Zero ITB

    Cheers!

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Just go for what you want.

      I’m doing crap so no point following anything I say about choosing players.

      1. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Oh no! Don't get too downbeat about it. I have had a terrible start as well, but its very early days and 1 great week re lights things, so best of luck to you..

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

    Wilsonnnnnn

  21. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ings or Maupay?

  22. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wilson goal

  23. riot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    ASM GOAT

  24. Bank$y
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Yes Maxi!!! Gem of a cross, Wilson goal on a plate.

  25. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    ASM Assist

  26. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wood made 60, haul

  27. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    ASM and Wilson punishing sellers

    1. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sold ASM but not Wilson.. so happy with that..

  28. WVA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Haha sold Wilson this game FFS

  29. Homer21
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Good man wilson

  30. TheDragon
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wilson goal, ASM assist

    Hilarious and ridiculous in equal measure