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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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2,267 Comments Post a Comment
  1. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC please!

    McCarthy Forster
    Chilwell Justin Lamptey Konsa Mitchell
    Mane Sterling Son Zaha Bissouma
    Kane DCL Watkins

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

      Wouldn't get Justin Mitchell Zaha or Watkins on a WC

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

      Good but I prefer Grealish to Zaha, depending on tomorrow you may want Bamford instead of Watkins

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

    wheres the rest of the goals...

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

      Waiting for Bale

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

      West Ham have been very decent second half.

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

    Is Jamie Vardy still a thing?

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

      Is that the polite term.

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I have him so no he won't be

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

      Been for years.

  4. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best way to use the FT here?

    McCarthy Nyland
    TAA Davies Justin Taylor Mitchell
    Salah Son Zaha Podence Bissouma
    Werner Jimi Davis

    1FT 5.0ITB

    A: Davies to someone
    B: DCL in
    C: Save

    Open to any other suggestions

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

      Surely Davis to DCL

      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I have thought this. But cuts off a potential route back to KDB if he returns

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

          Werner and/or Jimi/TAA could free up funds in the future

          1. School of Poch
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            That is true, you have me leaning towards that move I can just bench Davies for now anyways.

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

    Seems like Mitro to Kane for free is a no-brainer. Wish I'd done it for a hit this week 🙁

    Also a shame because I'd quite like to get Reguilon in but no chance am I taking a hit for a defender...

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

    What minute is Bale going to be introduced?

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

      78

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

      72

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

      89

    4. Paulie Walnuts
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      81

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

      69 dude

    6. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      69

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

      71:53

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

        I was close

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

    get bale on

  8. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Come on Jose get Bale on. The match is over. It's the only reason I'm watching the match!

  9. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bale if for Bergwijn soon i hope.

    Cant wait to see him in action.

  10. Tambling5
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    21 goals in 12 championship matches this weekend! Must be the absent crowds...oh wait a tick!

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

      Keep going. That ticked?

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

        What..

  11. Paulie Walnuts
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Havertz or Pulisic?

    Cheers etc.

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

      neither

  12. jb1985
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Jimi & Zaha to Kane & Barkley?

  13. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I want more Kane

    1. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Masochist!

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

      He'll get one more

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

    Where's my Kane pen?

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

    Bale on

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

      Soon

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

    Bale coming on

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

    Bale coming on...

  18. el polako
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Not owning Kane and Son is killing me this season, have to say didnt expect them to score as well as they did in the opening weeks of the season.

    No doubt I get Kane now and he will get his mandatory ankle injury or I get Son and he will go cold...

    Maybe Gareth is the answer ?

  19. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Save Kane and bring on bale

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

    Bale is coming

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

    So how are people getting Kane?

    Looks like i need to sell Sterling for -4 or TAA for -8 is the only way.

    Spurs look very good. My rank has almost double despite having Son. 300k.

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

      Selling other premiums that are not preforming.

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

        TAA is my only option in that category

        But its a -8. And there would still be issues i feel.

    2. grumpyman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Maupay or Jiminez out with my FT.

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

      300k is pretty good this early.

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

        Maybe.

        Was 30k midway through weeks 2 and 4, but have fallen every week due to Spurs.

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

      It's a dilemma because optimally you wouldn't want to take hits and rather being in gradually but they will both rise in price (and probably more than once) over the next weeks

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

    Bale and Son wide forwards with Kane as a trequartista is very sexy

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

    BALE BALE BALE screams the cardboard crowd

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

    Kane De Bruyne to assist Bale and Son once more

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

    Barnes and Antonio out for Watkins and Grealish for 4pt hit? Barnes and Antonio play strong defences in Arsenal and City next. Thoughts?

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

      Not worth a hit to bring in 2 villa players. Makes sense to ditch these 2 but I’d rethink at least one of the buys. Or just do Barnes to grealish

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

        Cant do Barnes to Grealish don't have money 0.1m short unfortunately

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

    Bale on for Bergwijn

  27. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    This is made for a Bale goal from hiss first touch of the ball.

  28. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Crowd getting really excited!

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

    What’s the bet he scores?

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

      Wouldn’t surprise me at all

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Oops, was meant for somewhere else.

      Bale's walk on music.