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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. ‘Tis the Season
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    havent seen spurs play like this for some years. maybe since the Harry days..

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

      It's not that special, WHU are just woeful

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

        We’ve said this about Southampton and United. Starting to believe spurs are quality

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

          Soton and United had their worst individual performances in months v Spurs... I'm not sold yet

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

      What is this post... Harry Kane been playing in the dutch league?

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Redknapp

    3. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      They were fantastic under Poch too at times

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

      Not been that exciting a game West Ham just looked asleep at the start

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

    What formation are spurs playing?

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

      433

  3. All For One
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mccarthy
    Taa, Saiss, Justin
    Salah, Zaha, Kdb, Bissouma, Mahrez
    Ings, Jimenez

    1FT

    A)Kdb>Son
    B)-4 Kdb>Son, Jimenez>Kane
    C)Wildcard

    A, B or C guys?

    Thanks

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

      B

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

    The new template got both Werner and Kane up-front then eh?

    Had both in my GW 1 team but still knee-jerked them out 😀

    1. HippY
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Took Werner out this week. It was for DCL so not a complete flop

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

        DCL ownership was essential too with the double price rises every week so that one makes sense

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

      Not sure most could fit in both. Sacrificed Werner to get Son in

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

    So glad I doubled up on Kane and son. And capped Son this time. You never know when things like that will backfire, so I’m not worried if Kane scores more.

    What will Bale’s effect on them be?

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

      More goals probably. Could be a high score if he comes on early

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

        Could see that yes

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

    why are people taking Jimi out? He is ur weakest FWD?

    1. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Probably not weakest, but he’s only 2m to Kane unlike Mitrovic etc who are 4.5m

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

        This obvs

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

      Yes

    3. Jason M
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Werner, Adams and Jimi here.

      Took KDB out for Son this week so could feasibly do Jimi out for Kane.

      He's absolutely on fire

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

      I'll get rid of him because I've got a really average defence line.
      Getting Brewster for him will give me enough funds to improve my backline + midfield.

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

      Probably the obvious one...

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

    Wilson to Kane for free no brainer right? 4.5 mil itb

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

      Yep

  8. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Time to make way for Kane!

    A) Wilson, Digne, Klich, Saiss
    B) Grealish, Digne, Saiss, X
    C) Pulisic, Digne, 4.5 DEF, X
    D) Pulisic, Saiss, 5.4 DEF, X
    E) Rodriguez, Digne, 4.9 DEF, X (-4)
    F) Rodriguez, Saiss, 5.8 DEF, X (-4)
    G) Wilson, Grealish, 4.5 DEF (-4)

    X = Rotate Brewster/Bissouma/Justin/Mitchell

    Currently thinking B or F.

    Cheers

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

    The Spurs left back looks decent

    1. Isco Disco
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He put Marcelo on the bench for the better part of entire season so you can imagine how talented that lad must be.

  10. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    VVD out means less or none CS for Liverpool anyone considering selling Trent?

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

      yes

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

      Yeah but not for the upcoming GW.

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Good point. Rather have Chilwell atm

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

          Seen our defense?

          United up next. Decent for 3 GWs (although we always concede), then back to rough fixtures again.

          1. Royal5
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            True. But at least he gets forward. At takes corners from both sides.

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

      Sold on wildcard this week

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

        Who did you get?

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

          Regulion chilwell pva will be my defence most weeks

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

      Of course - but is this the week to do it?

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Probably not. He had not looked sharp this season though.

    5. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I am but not before the next two weeks

    6. Mighty Wings
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I might have to to fund Jimmy to Kane.

      But would be for a hit. And Trent has SHU...

    7. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes but only when I need the funds. As is I have other fires to put out.

    8. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Just bought Robertson. Classy midfielder

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Looks a much better pick this season.

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

      Not yet

    10. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah taking up cash that I need for midfield, either save .5 and move to Robbo or someone around the 5.5m mark

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

    Please choose one.
    A) Ings and Jiminez to Kane and Antonio
    B) Jimenez and Digne to Dallas and Kane

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

      A

  12. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kane 😆 man is everywhere

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

    Kane back defending:)

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

    How many Kanes are playing in this?

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

      Haha:D he is on anothert lvl atm...

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

    It wont happen, but Bale on at halftime would be magical

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

    There are serious players out there without Kane or Son... spare a thought

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

      Rip lateriser

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

        He has Werner.

  17. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kane deserves the clean sheet points as well

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

    Time to get Kun

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

    Harry Kane. What a man.

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

      Best striker in the world

  20. bigdip
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA - DOHERTY- Coady (Mitchell, KWP)
    Sterling- Salah - ASM- Barnes (Bissouma)
    Kane (c) - MITROVIC, Adams

    1.2 itb, 1 FT.

    A) Doherty & Barnes -> Lamptey & Son (-4 hit)
    B) TAA & Mitro -> Kilman & Aguero (-4 hit)
    C) Doherty & Mitro -> Cooper/Balbuena & Jimeneze (-4 hit)

  21. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Without a WC I’d be sitting here without any Spurs. Thank god I pulled that trigger and captained Kane with son

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

    Going to be a high average score this week huh?

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

    Foden + Davis > Kane + Bissouma -4?

    Looks like it could be worth it vs Burnley...

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

      Lol yes

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

    OMG I dropped 300k just owning Son, no Kane and no son cap 🙁

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

    Kane playing CB and still getting attacking returns.

  26. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best football I have seen from Spurs in 2 years I have to admit

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

    Imagine rating Poch over Mou

  28. martyhan
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Forward line of DCL, ings and Werner

    A. Ings to kane
    B. Werner to kane
    C. Save.

    Also have Son.

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

    We'll see in 15 mins, but Kane held his hammy area at the half time whistle.

    Please be alright!

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

      Though it was his side after blocking that shot on goal?.

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

        Could have been you're right. It was behind the leg, but maybe more his side

    2. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      It was his lower back.

    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Lower back

    4. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Was his back/side rather than hammy

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

      Chose three from this four?

      Robbo,
      Chilwell
      Saiss
      Reguilon

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

        Not Saiss

      2. thetommy14
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Robbo, Chilwell, Reguilon