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Zaha and Lamptey fit to feature as Mitchell keeps his place at left-back

Crystal Palace face Brighton and Hove Albion at Selhurst Park in the second of four Premier League matches to take place on Sunday.

Kick-off in the M23 derby is at 14:00 BST.

All four of the players who have double-digit ownerships from these two teams start this afternoon.

Three of them were doubts for this fixture, be it through injury or rotation risk.

Tyrick Mitchell (£4.2m) sees off the challenge of Patrick van Aanholt (£5.4m) at left-back for now, with the fit-again Dutchman only among the substitutes.

Tariq Lamptey (£4.7m) and Wilfried Zaha (£7.2m) were both flagged with injuries in Fantasy Premier League but the pair are passed fit to feature.

Mathew Ryan (£4.5m), Albion’s most-owned FPL asset, is between the posts again as expected.

Crystal Palace have made four changes in all to the side that were thrashed by Chelsea before the international break.

Gary Cahill (£4.5m) is back after a long-term lay-off and replaces Mamadou Sakho (£4.5m) at centre-half, while Jeffrey Schlupp (£5.5m) is in for Eberechi Eze (£5.9m) down the Eagles’ left flank.

Jordan Ayew (£5.8m) isn’t in the Palace squad, so Michy Batshuayi (£5.8m) joins Zaha in a two-man attack.

The injured James McCarthy (£4.5m) is replaced by Jairo Riedewald (£4.4m) in the middle of the park, while new signing Nathaniel Clyne (£4.5m) is on the bench.

Brighton make two changes to the team that lost 4-2 against Everton last time out.

Dan Burn (£4.4m) and Adam Lallana (£6.3m) come into the visitors’ starting XI, with Steven Alzate (£4.5m) and Aaron Connolly (£5.5m) dropping to the bench – possibly as a result of their exertions with their respective countries over the international break.


Crystal Palace XI: Guaita; Mitchell, Cahill, Kouyaté, J Ward; Schlupp, McArthur, Riedewald, Townsend; Zaha, Batshuayi.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Ryan; Webster, Dunk, White; Burn, Bissouma, Lallana, Lamptey; Trossard, Maupay, March.

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

    Jrod or grealish

    Already have dcl.

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

      G

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

      Grealish.

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Grealish

    4. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Hamez, doesnt matter if you own DCL tbh

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

      I couldn't decide so got both

    6. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Hamez Cos he’s a season keeper

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

        And Grealish isn't? Lol

        1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Wouldn’t say so no, he’ll be in and out of most teams

      2. bOttOmEdpOstrEpliEr.
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Many said that to TAA. Nobody is a season keeper.

        1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yes they are, salah, mane, Hamez etc

    7. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      stay away from Burnley attackers

    8. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Rodriguez. I own both.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Grealish since he is less expensive. if you can both will be great

  2. Begbie.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Think the new template might be to captain whoever is playing against Palace.

    Regretting benching Trossard already.

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

      If a player is pacey vs. Southampton, seems to be it.

    2. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      lol they haven't conceded

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Really? Can't see them conceding many goals at home

  3. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Tariq Lamptey (Brighton) latches on to a pass inside the box and strikes the ball to the middle of the goal, but one of the defending players makes a goal-line clearance.

    Unlucky Lamptey owners. it is coming !!!

    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Have Tross and Lamptey (latter as 2nd sub, bizarrely behind Mitchell). Lamptey goal incoming then (no Trossard involvement).

  4. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I am 0.1m of Barnes to Grealish. Is he worth a hit or give Barnes one more chance ?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Check his performance vs Villa

      Based on WHM, I would get rid. You can also go for cheaper options like Troasard/Lookman

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

    Now I see why Brighton are playing 4 centre-back even though they're 4 at the back: 4 big brutes intimidating and roughing up the opposition - quite effectively too. Hopefully the result will be to overlook Titch Tariq.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Oh that's silly - pen for Tariq "brutalizing" Batty.

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

    After that Sheffield vs Fulham game, I would back the new proposals to reduce the Premier League to 18 🙂

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

      😆

  7. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Already on a -4 but if Zaha blanks here then Zaha to greilish looks value

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

    Which combo to accompany Salah Son DCL JRod for the next 3-4 GWs
    A. Mane Watkins
    B. Bruno Maupay
    C. Sterling Watkins
    D. Grealish Kane

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

      A or D. Very close.

    2. Londongeezaa
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      D or maybe B

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

      Too many options 😉

  9. bOttOmEdpOstrEpliEr.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Just a matter of time untill Palace conceades.

  10. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Palace pen! Please be Zaha

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

    Penalty. Lol.

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

    Clear dive. Ref is blind

  13. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Zaha to take, please don’t fail on me

  14. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pathetic

  15. The Senate
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Someone needs to tell Brighton to stop committing fouls in the box.

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

    Zaha G

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

      You beauty, let’s have three more

  17. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Zaha essential

  18. Tasty Jerk
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    YES Zaha essential

  19. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    YaaaaaaaaS Z. A. H. A.

    1. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Silence all the doubters 😀

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I'm not sure there are many doubting he could stick a stationary ball between 18ft posts from 12 yards away with only the gk to beat.

  20. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    LOL STUPID REF

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

    Hello wildcard my old friend.

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

      Lol just because of Zaha?

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

        No. I dont even want to own Zaha.

  22. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Uh, I've sold Bruno and Zaha in the last 2 GWs. Grr 🙁

  23. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Selling Werner+Zaha was always very risky! Not bad luck, just very bad management

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Hmmm, tough time

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        DCL+Son(c) so today will see how bad the moves were

  24. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Zaha owners counting their lucky stars, soft penalty

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Zaha seller crying here haha

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Selling a penalty taker is going to carry that risk at any point, can’t be to hard on yourself Rafa

  25. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Zaha juuhuuu

  26. Old Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Does Lamptey lose points for giving away a penalty?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      in Fan team he does

  27. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hate this game.

  28. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who won the pen?

    1. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Batsman

  29. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Brighton concedes ✓

  30. HonestBlatter
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    ZAHA CMOOON