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Saïss benched for Wolves as Mitchell misses Palace’s trip to Molineux

Gameweek 7 of Fantasy Premier League has started exactly as many had expected in this crazy, topsy-turvy season.

The top-scoring defender after six Gameweeks Romain Saïss (£5.3m) finds himself on the Wolves bench for a Friday-night clash with Crystal Palace, replaced in the starting XI by Rayan Aït-Nouri (£5.0m).

As predicted on our team news page, Max Kilman (£4.2m) retains his spot in the back-three though, joined there by regulars Conor Coady (£5.0m) and Willy Boly (£5.5m).

That should only serve to increase the budget man’s ownership, perhaps with those invested in Saïss preparing to make an easy switch already.

There was also some uncertainty over the role of Daniel Podence (£5.5m) in Wolves’ Gameweek 7 line-up but, as predicted by Neale, he earns yet another start flanking Raúl Jiménez (£8.5m), keeping Adama Traoré (£6.3m) on the bench for a fourth league match in a row.

Meanwhile, Wolves are not the only ones with bad team news for Gameweek 7 as the 25%-owned Tyrick Mitchell (£4.2m) misses out with the knock reported by Roy Hodgson this week.

The left-back has not made it into the match squad, let alone the bench, allowing Patrick van Aanholt (£5.4m) to come in for his first start of the season while Nathaniel Clyne (£4.5m) gets a second consecutive outing at right-back.

There will be plenty of eyes on Wilfried Zaha (£7.3m) tonight ahead of earning 26.9% backing for Gameweek 7.

The Eagles have won three of their last five league matches at Wolves, while both of Zaha’s double-digit hauls this season, have come on the road this year.

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Patrício; Kilman, Coady, Boly; Aït-Nouri, Neves, Dendoncker, Semedo; Neto, Jiménez, Podence.

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita; van Aanholt, Dann, Kouyaté, Clyne; Schlupp, Riedewald, Milivojevic, Townsend; Zaha, Batshuayi.

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

    When is this Box Office BS done? Had a takeaway ready to watch Zaha and Semedo get me some points but it’s not on?? Absolute joke. Greedy out

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

      It won't be until fans come back, most likely. But the price may come down from £14.95 to £4.95.

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

      You’re not alone there, I was all set up & then realised it’s the pay per view shambles.

      Managed to find a stream but it’s not the same on the tablet than the big screen.

  2. stu92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on Maupay > Bamford? Think I would prefer Adams or Antonio going forward, but wonder if he is worth jumping on for the price rise.

    Having said that, still feel that he will eventually fall behind Rodrigo in pecking order.

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

      Doubt so, Rodrigo is garbage.

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

        Bamford normally hits a barn door one out of 12 times. Villa have an aura about them in many ways this year . . .

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

          38 goals in 6 seasons at spanish league is really garbage.

          1. stu92
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            If that’s your metric, Bamford has scored 37 goals in the last 7 seasons - only 1 was in the premier league...

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

              That's cos he had no chance to play in the premier league? Rodrigo at the peak of his career playing in top flight la liga yet managed to average about 6 goals a season while starting majority of the games lol.

              1. stu92
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                We got a Bamford fanboy over here...

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

                  lol not even one. It was comparing 2 strikers here. He already scored equal to Rodrigo's average goals per season.

      2. stu92
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        The guy that plays number 9 for Spain? Yeah, terrible player.

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

          Doesn't mean anything, there's pickford who's first choice for england. I don't even bother about international games.

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

    Looks like a Lot of bench will be needed this week

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

    This will be a fun week. Looking at Bissouma Brewster and Ayling coming into the 11 for Hamez , Antonio and possibly now Saiss

    Glad i held the transfer for the 2FT

    Can do some nice longterm moves if necessary for week 8 :
    Taa, Saiss, Antonio to Coufal , Dallas , Kane (c)

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

    Who to replace Saiss with?

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

      Coufal

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

      Cresswell

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

      Cresswell. Chilwell. Someone who does well.

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

      Pva

    5. Camino Aleatorio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      The young kid that took his job. Rayan Ali Baba or whatever his name is

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

    I think I'm going to take a hit and do Mitchell to Kilman before he explodes in price. Already planned to do Maupay to Adams but can't resist at 4.2 even if it is a hit

    1. Heiro
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Thinking about Saiss to Kilman. Allows me Jiminez to Vardy

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

        Vardy looks a good captain option in GW10

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Why? Mitchell hasn’t lost his spot. I fancy him to either start ahead of Clyne or retain the LB spot with PVA playing more advanced.

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

        Mitchel lost his spot but don't think Kilman is nailed

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

          Mitchell hasn’t lost his spot, he was hurt in training

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

            I just prefer Wolves defence to Crystal Palace

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

            He can't play ahead of PVA or Clyne so maybe if PVA shifts to right wing but don't think he is nailed anyway we'll have to wait and see

            1. IRBOX ⚽
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              He can’t? Of course he can 😆

        2. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Can you not read? I just stated reasons to the contrary and furthermore Roy really likes him

  7. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Zaha off pens at least.. that’s something

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

      Why?

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Mili takes precedence

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

          Hmm didn't realise he starts

        2. AzzaroMax99
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I don't think so.

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

          Is That a fact

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

            He’s the captain and has an almost perfect record taking them I’d say so.

          2. IRBOX ⚽
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            It is a fact yes

  8. 2EyedTurk
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    With Castagne and Mitchell out, and offering a little profit, and Soucek and Bissouma doing nothing, would you consider wildcarding this week?

  9. Heiro
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on Vardy or Antonio for the next run of fixtures?

    Big price difference if course.

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

      Antonio is out for weeks.

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

        We dont know yet

        There is conflicting reports

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

          Yuis

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

            This even

        2. Camino Aleatorio
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Then you should get him and be the one guy that knows better

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

    Saiss looks high in this article header

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

      The Spanish language broadcast for EPL said he looked lost and confused last week.

      “Este muchacho hace eror fras eror”

      This young man commits error after error

      No wonder he lost his job

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

    Early tinkering lads as an fpl addict.l of course 😉

    How about this hockey cokey?

    Looks amazing and super risky at the same time.

    GW11 Salah to KdB / Sterling captain against Fulham

    Than back to Salah in GW 12 and captain against Fulham

    Gw13 again hockey Salah to KdB / Sterling and captain against WBA.

    You miss game for City against Utd and for Liverpool against wolves and spurs.

    Could be genius, no?

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      That’s what WC allows

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I will be on Salah, KDB and Sterling for their run

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

          You will miss Rashford Bruno Son Kane TAA/Robbo

          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Won’t want Son or Kane for their horrible run. Dream fixture swing for WC

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

      Teams like Arsenal, Leeds, Leicester fixtures all turn in GW12, loads of chances to make use of.

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

        They dont have heavy hitters imo, at least for now. Now, what you think about this hockey cokey Liverpool City?

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

          It is fun for sure, but other options could help your other players score more.

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

      Or alternatively have KDB and Salah all the time and rotate Sterling / Mane? But will not involve captain and it isn't difficult to have 3 premium in midfield anyway

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

      ''You miss game for City against Utd and for Liverpool against wolves and spurs.''
      Who's 'you' in that sentence?

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

        You, the fantasy manager

  12. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Wish I didnt use that unchanged gw1 tool.

    409 points.

    Now 317.

    Better letting a blind monkey making my transfers from now on.

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

    Which two to bench next week along with Brewster?

    A. Lamptey (BUR)
    B. Trent (mci)
    C. Robbo (mci)
    D. Grealish (ars)
    E. Klich (cry)
    F. Kwp (NEW)
    G. Dallas (cry)

    Currently on C and G

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

      Play Brewster imo

      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Ok which three to bench out of those

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

          Kilch if plays DM, kwp, and Dallas / one of liverpool defenders

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

    Zaha looking lively

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

    Zaha - baps 🙂

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

      He'll score

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

        ok 😉

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

      Zaha (c)

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

    Magnus Carlson brought in Kilman on a WC before Kilman had started a game, clearly he knew something we didn't. I've heard from a Wolves source that its Kilmans place to lose.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Cool

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

        No, he got one game before he got him
        He knows

  17. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    TAA to PVA
    Soucek to Zaha ??

  18. MikeS
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Zaha essential?

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

      Get him

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

    Saiss is all set for a 1pt cameo today, isnt he.

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

      Praying hands emoji.

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

        Boooo, to you

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

      And a cheeky goal

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

      I'll take all the points I can get, my bench is cack

  20. MikeS
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    And a yellow

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

      Who?

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

    Licking my lips at zaha (c) and double up with PvA for next 4 fixtures. Easy points. Zaha essential.

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

      Funny comment

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

      GL with that

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

        worked well last two weeks with Zaha (C). I'm flying up the league, top 100k. Going top 50k this week when Zaha scores.. watch and see

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

          The season is long and full of terrors

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

    Come ooooon Zaha

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

      don't worry mate brace coming, or at least one goal 1 assist

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

    Podence almost assist

    1. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Story of his role in my team.
      Almost

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

      Podence almost goal

  24. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Come on CP score

  25. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    If Cancelo gets benched I'm swapping out for PVA.

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

      Who is his competition? Thought Mendy and Zinchenko are out?

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

        Zinc hello is back I believe

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

          Gg autocorrect

          Zinchenko

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

    Commentator said Mercal would have started if not injured in training

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

    WOW so close to Podence goal

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

    Nice shot from Podence

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

    Semedo starts the game strongly gets in the bps then after 15 mins disappears.

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

      Semedo is playing?

  30. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    almost is not good enough.