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Bale named on the bench as much-captained Kane and Son start against West Ham

The two most-captained players of Gameweek 5 feature in the third Premier League match of the day.

West Ham United are the visitors to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kick-off in north London at 16:30 BST.

Son Heung-min (£9.3m) and Harry Kane (£10.7m) have both been handed the armband by over one million Fantasy Premier League managers for this clash.

They were also the most-bought players in their respective FPL positions ahead of Gameweek 5, with Son attracting more transfers in – just under two million – than any other asset.

Those two in-form attackers start again this afternoon but loan signing Gareth Bale (£9.5m) is only among the substitutes, having made the Spurs matchday squad for the first time since his move from Real Madrid.

There is a change to the Spurs frontline for the visit of the Hammers, however, with Lucas Moura (£6.9m) dropping to the bench and Steven Bergwijn (£7.1m) starting in his stead.

The only other alteration to the Lilywhites’ starting XI from the side that thrashed Manchester United 6-1 two weeks ago sees Toby Alderweireld (£5.4m) replace the injured Eric Dier (£5.0m) at centre-half.

All of that means that Matt Doherty (£5.9m) and Ben Davies (£4.9m) have to be content with places on the bench again.

Dele Alli (£7.5m) isn’t involved in the 18-man squad.

The West Ham team news is straightforward, as David Moyes names an unchanged side from the one that beat Leicester City 3-0 last time out.

Arthur Masuaku (£4.5m) has recovered from injury to take his place at left wing-back.

Not one West Ham asset has a double-digit ownership in FPL, with Michail Antonio (£6.3m) the only member of their starting XI who features in more than 5% of Fantasy squads.


Spurs XI: Lloris, Aurier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Reguilon, Hojbjerg, Sissoko, Ndombele, Bergwijn, Son, Kane.

West Ham XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Masuaku, Rice, Soucek, Fornals, Bowen, Antonio.

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  1. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Absolute carnage not owning Kane, WC getting triggered

    1. Right In The Stanchion
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I have Werner instead. Son (c) it’s fine

  2. andres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    best budget defenders?

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

    If u have son but not captain do u want him to score more?

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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

      of course

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

      Errrrrr yes

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

    "Kane and Son won't play United's high line every week"

    - Every genius on here (2020)

    1. andres
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      playing against moyes though.. kind of linked?

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

      'Kane and son won't play saints every week'

      - The week before

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

      "They can't keep scoring goals like that"

    4. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      WHU playing as high a line as Soton and United, only reason why they're scoring

  5. Jammy Dodger
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is it madness to do DCL > Kane, leaving a team of;

    Martinez

    Chilwell - Saiss - Lamptey

    Fernandes - Son - Salah - Pulisic - James

    KANE - Bamford

    Or, keep DCL and try another way? Thanks!

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

      Chasing previous weeks points!

      1. Jammy Dodger
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I don't think so, Kane looks class and is banging form, so madness not to want him!

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

      You must have a lot in the bank. Why not downgrade Pulisic and do Bamford to Kane?

      1. Jammy Dodger
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I can downgrade Pulisic to a 4.5 and upgrade my 3rd forward to Kane. Probably what I'll do. Thanks!

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

          No worries. Great team, especially if you make those moves.

  6. mgilbert86
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) KDB + Richarlison + R James -> Son + Kane + Ayling (-8)

    or

    B) KDB + Richarlison -> Pulisic + Kane

    1. Shearer & Sutton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Sloane426
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      The points are gone mate

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

      A

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

    Imagine being a United fan and watching Mourinho and Spurs, whilst being stuck with Ole.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mourinho was crap for Man Utd. He annoyed all the players.

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        2nd with that team and won trophies

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

      when you see your ex gf and she got much hotter

  8. NULL-X-VOID
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A)

    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Reply fail to Mgilbert above

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

    Masuaku looks like the protagonist from Tenet

  10. Chung8
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A Kane + 4.9m defender
    OR
    B INGS And Robbo?

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

      A

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Going A too

      I am all for team balance and everything but cant ignore Kane anymore.
      Will destroy defense to get him,Chilwell most expensive

  11. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kanes next 3 fixtures unbelievable, if he keeps this up it's game over for non owners.

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

      It’s a worry but my structure doesn’t allow it, only just got Son back in for a -4

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

      Depends on rest of team.

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

    Imagine playing this game and not owning Diry Harry and Sonny Boyyy 😀

  13. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    KDB + Callum Wilson > Grealish + Kane (c) -4 worked brilliantly. A couple suggested against these moves to me aswell. Go
    With your gut

  14. Mweene
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Looks like Kane is essential then.

    Brewster and KDB to Kane and Jorginho/Saka/ASM -4?

  15. DandyDon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bringing in Son and sacrificing Werner not as bad as I thought it could be. Just one more Sonny! Now how to get Kane in!?

  16. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kane will hopefully be off on the 60m mark.

    He needs to be wrapped in cotton wool

  17. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    3 shots 3 goals loll

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

      clinical

  18. Tabbara
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Should i WC ?
    Current team :

    McCarthy Steer
    Chilwell Mitchel Taylor Saiss Justin
    Havertz Pulisic Son Salah Rodriguez
    Davis DCL Jiminez

    0 FT
    Thx

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

      Nah. Seems good but you just want to WC for Kane i think.

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

        Kane, remove one of chelsea assets and try to get robertson.

  19. George James
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best move?

    A) Werner >> Kun

    B) Foden >> Grealish

    C) James >> 6.1Def?

    D) Save

    Martinez
    Lamptey • Saiss • Robertson
    Salah • Foden • Son • Podence
    Werner • Kane • DCL

    Steer / Bissouma / Mitchel / James

    1. Ain't No Holebas Girl
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Probably B then C the week after but Foden does play West Ham next so could save and see if Kun looks up to speed.

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

    KdB out, willing to take a hit.

    McCarthy ¦
    TAA - Coady - Ward
    KdB* - Salah - Jorginho* - Son
    Kane - Maupay - Wilson*
    ¦ Bissouma* - Justin* - Taylor

    A) Bissouma -> Grealish + JRod
    B) Jorginho -> Zaha + Rashford
    C) Justin -> Fernandes + Reguilon
    D) Wilson -> Grealish + Aguero

    Will take a late call...
    Still which option will you go for?

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

    Kane for Vardy
    Son for DeBruyne (right before international break)

    might be the best -4 I've ever done.

  22. The Mighty One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Another assist for Kaniesta.

  23. Steinburg FC
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    RIP Dele Alli, so much better without a 10.
    Ndombele could be a real baller...

  24. JoJoRed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How certain is Reguilon to start? Under rotation threat from Davies? Need replacement for VVD?

  25. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Moyes has Kane in his wildcard team.

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

    *checks transfer page to see how I can get Kane 🙂

  27. NULL-X-VOID
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Honestly the amount of quality service from Spurs is really great to see.

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

    Have Kane (C) Son but kinda mad i didnt get Regulion on WC.

    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      same, was think him but got PVA lol. Hopefully he starts from next week, great fixture run regardless.

  29. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Can't believe people actually pick Jiminez, Vardy, and Ings over Kane. 10.5 is too cheap for this guy with the service he has at Spurs now O.o

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

      He is the service

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

      Well that's obvious now, hasn't been the case the previous 2 seasons.

  30. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    TAA and Brewster to
    Kane and Reguilon for a hit?

    1. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I can do the exact same move. Not doing it yet though. Hopefully TAA rides out a price fall until tomorrow