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Son recovers from injury as Doherty and Davies drop to bench for United v Spurs

Son Heung-min (£9.0m) is fit to feature in Tottenham Hotspur’s clash with Manchester United this afternoon, having made a swift recovery from a hamstring injury.

Having initially ruled the Korean out until after the October international break, Jose Mourinho appeared to be slowly backpedalling on that initial prognosis during the week and Son indeed makes the starting XI this afternoon.

Kick-off in the penultimate match of Gameweek 4 is at 16:30 BST.

Son may have been passed fit but Mourinho has otherwise rung the changes from the Gameweek 3 draw against Newcastle United, no doubt in response to the Lilywhites’ brutal schedule that has seen them play cup matches on both Tuesday and Thursday this week.

Full-backs Matt Doherty (£5.9m) and Ben Davies (£4.9m) drop to the bench, while Giovani Lo Celso (£6.9m) isn’t risked after sustaining a knock in the 7-2 win over Maccabi Haifa.

Midfielders Lucas Moura (£6.9m) and Harry Winks (£5.5m) are also among the substitutes, having started all three Premier League games before today.

Dele Alli (£7.6m) makes the 18-man squad but again doesn’t feature from the start.

Serge Aurier (£5.2m), Sergio Reguilon (£5.5m), Moussa Sissoko (£4.8m), Tanguy Ndombele (£5.9m) and Erik Lamela (£5.9m) are the players who come into Spurs’ side at Old Trafford.

The Manchester United team news is a lot more straightforward.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made one alteration to his side from Gameweek 3, with Eric Bailly (£5.0m) replacing Victor Lindelof (£4.9m) at centre-half.

Almost 1.4 million FPL managers sold Son ahead of the Gameweek 4 deadline, with no other Fantasy asset suffering as many transfers out as the South Korea international in a single Gameweek so far this season.

Anthony Martial (£8.9m) was also out of favour, with his 303,342 sales making him the second-most sold FPL forward of this weekend.

Bruno Fernandes (£10.5m) is the only Manchester United player who has a double-digit ownership in FPL at the time of writing, with three Spurs players – Doherty, Son and Harry Kane (£10.5m) – featuring in more than 10% of Fantasy squads.


Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Aurier, Dier, Sanchez, Reguilon, Hojbjerg, Sissoko, Ndombele, Lamela, Son, Kane.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Maguire, Shaw, Matic, Pogba, Fernandes, Rashford, Greenwood, Martial.


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  1. QUEN
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Wouldn’t rush a transfer for son if you don’t own him. Wait for IB

    Before coming off he was limping around

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

      two week break now and i would imagine a .2 rise may price a few people out

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        or he'll be price protected.

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Will he?

        2. Gunners in Haaland
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Why?

        3. Joey Tribbiani
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          ?? wasn't red flagged

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mahrez -> Son done.
      Just can't wait anymore...

  2. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    McCarthy, Nyland
    Trent, Saiss, Justin, KWP, Mitchell
    Salah, KDB, Son, Podence, Soucek
    Jimenez, Ings, Davis
    1FT, 1.5itb

    1) Davis > Bamford
    2) Mitchell > Chilwell
    3) Soucek > Bowen
    4) Activate WC

  3. mb1983
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Looks like the rush to get Son back in has started - I have exact £ to do it, so might be forced to make the move early. What'll be the next twist in the story of him mugging off FPL managers.... a covid 19 diagnosis once everyone has him back in?!

    1. Agger
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Be patient, lots of things will happen over the next fortnight

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not worth it. Forgot about FPL for a few weeks. A lot could change especially with COVID.

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

    72 with Robertson and Salah to play

    Chilwell in for Shaw was a 20 point swing!

    14k at the moment 🙂

    1. Cookie Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Someone is doing well on here?

      1. Agger
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I’ve not owned a United, Chelsea or Wolves mid/forward or been on the Son Hokey Cokey and 4 captaincy returns. Big slice of luck I think

    2. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Very nice work

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

      Solid

    4. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Get in, very well done mate 🙂

    5. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Incredible score - congrats. How’s the team set up?

      1. Agger
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        McCarthy - Mesiler (managed to rotate successfully)

        Defence has been poor apart from Robertson and now Chilwell

        Salah, Sterling, Barnes, Soucek, Bissouma

        Kane, DCL and had Nketiah but been on the bench for me 50% of the time

    6. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Need a Salah(c) haul and TAA haul and I will be right up there with you

      1. Agger
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Good luck, TAA will burn me sooner or later!

  5. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Spurs going up against a team in form in West Ham, understandable to feel hard done by major missed points for the second time this season but hold that knee and really think about the moves you want to make before you do them

    1. Muller Reus Corner
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Exactly this! Well said

    2. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Sensible.

      But it’s only a game...

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      This is futile to say in this place. Everyone seems to overlook the fact that there was a red card and the variance shifts completely in those games. Son and Kane are good options, but people are overreacting and selling some good assets for them

  6. james 101
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pages flying!!

    A. KDB to son
    B. Sterling to son

    Cheers!!!

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kevin

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I’ve not watched them play this season.

        Not looking so good?

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      See who gets injured playing for their country.

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Sensible

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He’s looking off form?

  7. The Legend Squad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Why did Fernandes come off at HT? Reorg after Martial RC or what?

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

      Probably

    2. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Likely

  8. TAT
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I’ve given up trying to figure out what to do with this team: red arrows every week, and no chance of hitting the average. Thinking Foden + Ings > Son+Maupay is an alright move to make? Also considering a -8 adding James > Chilwell.

    OR 4.5m…

    Martínez
    Alexander-Arnold - James - Saïss
    Foden - Podence - De Bruyne - Salah
    Calvert-Lewin - Ings - Jiménez
    (Button - Mitchell - Lamptey - Anguissa)

  9. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    would you WC this?

    McCarthy - 4.0
    TAA - Digne - Saiss - Taylor - Mitchell
    Salah - Sterling - Zaha - Soucek - Bissouma
    Werner - Jimenez - Mitro

    1 FT
    bank: 0.5

    1. Muller Reus Corner
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes.

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I would.

    3. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No. See if you can get Kane and Son in there for -4.

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

      I would not. Maybe Werner and Mitro out -4. , or just Mitro

  10. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Are wolves bps final?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      yes

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

        Thanks, but damn! Late bavies cameo drew my head to head.

  11. QUEN
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Son is classic example of why you should do your transfer towards the end of the week before deadline rather than at the start

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I was on WC. It's classic example of why we should not trust Mou

      1. QUEN
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Hahah nah he gave it away on Thursday

    2. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      To be fair he was still flagged as 25% after the deadline, and most of the rumours of him starting began yesterday afternoon... was just unlucky!

      Never had him myself, but sure am getting him in

      1. QUEN
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Mourinho press conference on Thursday or whatever said it all I think

        I almost sold son for Zaha early in the week 😐

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

      It was purposefully done by Mo which made it difficult

    4. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Dude, he was orange and 25 % when the game kicked off.

      1. QUEN
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Press conference said it all lol

  12. Amey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Taking hit to get Son in & not selling till he's dead & Sky conforms it !!

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

      Tough week so far, Son playing is brutal as I only swapped out due to red flag.

      Good luck with Liverpool game!

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        It's funny a heartbroken United fan wants a Salah hat-trick 😆

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

          I’d still prefer he gets sent off as a non owner haha .

          Think this will be a close game. 2-1 Liverpool , Salah penalty

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Let's see 🙂

    2. mb1983
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He'd rise from the grave and knock in a hat trick!

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Ha

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Done the same Amey, Son and Rodriguez back in after removing them, mistake for sure, but admitted and now back in the team lol

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Ha ha

  13. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Shaw > Reguillon done. Feels good

  14. reedybob91
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Am I best being patient?

    Had no son GW2, transferred him in, then injured transferred out

    McCarthy/Ryan
    Chilwell/Coleman/castagne/Justin/Lamptey
    Foden/KDB/Salah/pulisic/Fernandez
    DCL/Bamford/Brewster

    I still feel really happy with my 11, just feel like I'm running a bit low on luck. Tempted to do KDB to Son and then Justin to TAA

    Thoughts?

  15. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martial 3 game ban

    -4 ?

    Martial, Reed --> Son, Brewster

    Cheers.

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      yes

  16. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Ole with the normal vague comments. "It wasnt good enough", refuses to say anything that comes close to critique of individual players. "As a group, as a team blah blah". "Its my fault because I pick the team, I raise my hand up".

    Seriously he needs to at some point say something more critical of the players. Lazy, poor attitude, lack of focus all over the place with certain players like Pogba and Maguire, stupidity from Martial, some simply not good enough like Shaw, Bailly,... De Gea needs a stint on the bench. The players will never change with Ole at the wheel who refuses to make difficult choices. At least it has comedy value.

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

      Prefer he said something critical of the board instead

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        If they had a decent board he wouldnt be anywhere near the job

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

          Probably not no, but the structure of the club and its transfers need to change or no one will be successful

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

      Needs to grow a set like a Maureen did.

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

      His record against top teams is great, so while a shocking result it’s a weird season.

      Got to give till at least Christmas

    4. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ole is a yes man. Ole would never be appointed by another top team or team in a top flight division with ambitions.

      Long he may he stay there.

    5. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      What do you know about what's being said in the dressing room and in his office?

  17. Lev Yashin
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Worth shifting Vinagre strokes for a hit?

    Anyone tantalising at 4.6m or under?

  18. Apwilkin
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Will see how pool looks without Alisson today. But thinking the double up might not be as lucrative. Downgrade VVD to someone like Chillwell (not an increase in CS but at least more attacking)? Leaves me money to move Werner to Kane.

  19. Pointless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Does anyone know if Jimenez has a tough Mexico International schedule this next 2 weeks? I'm wondering if he'll be worn out for the next Premier League match at Leeds.

    1. Muller Reus Corner
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He has 2 games vs Holland and Algeria.

  20. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Evra is seething on Sky - not a man who condones violence - but some of the team need a slap, tears 🙂

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Martial can help

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Didn't he kick some official or fan

  21. tissae
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Guys who plan on WC'ing this IB, when is the best time to hit the button?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Whenever really, doesn’t matter this season

    2. Critical Observer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Now, if your heart is set on doing it.

  22. Muller Reus Corner
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Depending on how Liverpool play this evening, should I make these moves for a -4 hit?
    Bruno, Jimenez and Digne —> Salah, Robertson and Maupay

  23. Brunsvigeren
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    91 points, with Salah to go 🙂

    1. Brunsvigeren
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      JamesR Captain,

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ok 🙂

    3. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Brilliant

    4. QUEN
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Jeez congrats!

  24. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    RJames/Foden -> Chilwell/Son worth a hit?

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      +

  25. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on filling the gaps here?

    X/4.0
    TAA(Robo)/Chilwell/X/X/4.0
    Salah(Mane)/Son/Hamez/X/X
    Kane/DCL/X

    Maybe Maupay as 3rd ST, Saiss in def, 4,4mid and...?

  26. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    For the third time, welcome back to my team, and you Rodriguez, welcome back, you are now not going anywhere from my team.
    Mistake admitted, no longer care, onwards we go i guess in this torrid season.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Son*

  27. Littlefish92
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Think am gonna get rid of kdb till aguero is back

    And have son and Kane have them in draft on fpl and they are doing great

  28. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Lads, it's Tottenham.

  29. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you rather lose Ings or Jimenez?

  30. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo Salah