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Lamptey shrugs off injury to start as Maupay and Ryan return for Brighton

Graham Potter continues to perplex Fantasy Premier League managers with yet another interesting Brighton line-up.

The good news for 11.6% of the Fantasy community is that Tariq Lamptey (£4.7m) has shrugged off the muscle injury that he sustained in the defeat to Spurs.

And anyone who kept the faith in Neal Maupay (£6.5m) or Mat Ryan (£4.5m) was rewarded as the pair slot back into their usual positions up-front and in goal.

However, it was Leandro Trossard‘s (£6.0m) to go on a mysterious disappearing exercise for Gameweek 8, the Belgian left out of the matchday squad entirely.

Also absent is Robert Sánchez (£4.5m), despite being picked ahead of Luke Steele (£4.0m) in Gameweek 7.

There is a full Brighton debut for Danny Welbeck (£5.5m) up-front while Pascal Groß (£5.8m) earns a second consecutive start in midfield.

The big news for Burnley is that Ben Mee (£4.9m) is finally back in the team, making his first appearance of the season since recovering from a long-term problem.

He displaces Kevin Long (£4.5m) to sit alongside James Tarkowski (£5.4m) at the heart of Burnley’s back-four.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI (4-1-2-1-2): Ryan; Burn, Webster, Veltman, Lamptey; White; Bissouma, Lallana; Groß; Maupay, Welbeck.

Burnley XI (4-4-2): Pope; C Taylor, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton; McNeil, Brownhill, Westwood, Brady; Wood, A Barnes.

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  1. Joey Tribbiani
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Brighton so much promise and nothing

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Still hoping for a Maupay goal.

    2. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Imagine if they had someone like a Wilson who could finish

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      The prospect is still bright for Brighton

  2. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is a Ryan CS asking for a miracle?

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      will happen

      Burnley so poor offensively

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

      Im fairly certain Burnley will equalise at about 85, hopefully Potter subbed Lamptey by then, but most likely not...

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Equalise? It's 0-0

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

          Seaguls will score

    3. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I have Ryan and Lamptey...think they will concede on 82 minutes

  3. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Lamptey is the kind of defender who will get more points if he concedes than if he keeps a clean sheet.

  4. KUN+10
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed
    Anybody know why Cresswell is flagged? Have Saiss and Mitchel so at risk of only having 10 players this week. Thanks!

    1. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Groin injury...but he will play i think

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Should of took a hit to get rid?

      1. KUN+10
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Hit for a yellow at 75%? non sense

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

    Like many I'd say... I'm hoping for nil nil

    1. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It will be 0-0. Can't see a team with Welbeck scoring

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Same. Have Lamptey and Taylor

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Same. I'd say it's a popular combo this weekend

    3. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      1-0 Burnley

  6. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    When was Cresswell flagged!! Ffs the week has gone to sh1t already. Like this season.

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Been flagged a day or 2 I think

      Too late now to worry

    2. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He'll play

  7. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I have exact money for Kane/Son to martial and DeBruyne (dbl up with sterling)

    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      thanks for letting us know!

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Keep Son at least

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Why Martial?

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

        WBA I think

  8. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Brighton 0 Burnley 0.

    Quelle surprise.

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What’s your prediction for the second half?

      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Am not watching the game, but Burnley are good defensively and poor offensively. So 0-0 (hopes).

        1. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Nobody is at £14.95

          1. Paul Psychic Octopus
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            they could pay me £14.95 and I still wouldn't watch it

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks for letting us know

  9. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Lamptey on 1bps what a joke this system is. Screw over players trying to provide excitement

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      At least its fairer than the old days when it was up to a few lads in an office to give bonus based on the eye test

      1. BenDavies
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Big John at FPL towers had a great eye for a bonus point to be fair

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I used to do better back then 🙂

    2. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He'll get the full when he scores...

    3. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      System is still over-weighted to goalscorers, who get double rewards (often for just a tap-in)

    4. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ha ha. Thought you meant 1 bonuspoint. Not to bad, but hoped he was on to get 3. Only 1bps for the best player, not good.

  10. BenDavies
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Am I going to regret starting Foden over Taylor?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

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

    why didnt Brighton sign Deeney? Welbeck was an idiotic signing, Deeney isnt great no, but better then Danny or Maupay

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Deeney isnt better than Maupay

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

        he has to be, how can Deeney be worse lol. He might be getting on a bit, but he does score

    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Deeney's goal in that amazing play-off semi final v Leicester in 2013 is the stuff of legend.

      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        And here's that goal in the context of the US Election.

        https://twitter.com/mtagpodcast/status/1324116085990322178?s=24

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

          haha funny someone made that

    3. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Would deeney have been free?

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

        not free i dont think, Spurs were apparently sniffing round him at one point.

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Welbeck on a free I'm pretty sure

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

            ah ok that makes more sense, but even a free Welbeck probably isnt viable given his wages and non-stop inuries. Not worth the hassle, they will be lucky to get 8 games and 3 goals out of him this season, and even thats generous

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

      Think Welbeck's been looking pretty sharp to be honest ; it'll take him a few games.

  12. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is this team fine for GW9 or would you WC over IB?
    McCarthy (Steer)
    Chilwell KWP Justin (Saiss)(Mitchell)
    Salah Son Grealish Rodriguez (Bissouma)
    Kane Werner Maupay

    1ft,0.7 itb

    Otherwise I could take a 1-week punt and WC GW10, or should I just keep WC for now?

    1. Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      All good, noot need to use WC, wait a little bit to see MCity.
      P. S Saiss must to go. ASAP!

    2. Liber
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Looks fine to me.

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      How many would you keep?
      If both Spurs went, WC a whole new defence.

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I would change McCarthy, Justin,Saiss, Mitchell,Son,Hamez, Maupay and Kane mostly..

        I think WC would be worth it, the only thing I'm not sure about is would it be better over the IB or with more fixture swings in GW10..

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I'd lose KWP also.
          Guess you need to see how City boys return from the break as they are the main attraction.

    4. Vlekz
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I am going for a wc with bruno in place of city. Will upgrade him next week. That's gives a better team even for next week without the spurs and no city big hitter

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

      Has Maupay looked like scoring?

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Is he playing not seen him mentioned?

      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Even if Maupay ever looks like scoring, he fails to convert.

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

        Not really. Playing quite wide with Welbeck having the chances through the middle. Quite glad I went Bamford over Maupay this week.

    6. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Played Lamptey, Coufal and Chilwell over TAA.
      Am I going to regret it?

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        If Burnley, Fulham or Sheffield scores then yes

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          How many points do you expect TAA to score?

          1. FC Hakkebøf
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            No idea. But I prefer him offensively over any other defender

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Main reason I kept him. Just need him quiet for once.

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

          Wait for 1.5 weeks and reassess 🙂

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            You are still a 7.

      2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Don't think so

      3. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I played Zouma, Chilwell & Coufal, benched Robbo & Lamptey 🙂

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Hopefully Lamptey punishes 👿

          1. g40steve
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Son did last week so sucker for punishment 😉

      4. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Maybe

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

        I benched Robertson too. No way Liverpool keep clean sheet and city away is hardest fixture of the season. T

      6. Gobigorgohome
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        yes

    7. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Maupay -> Antonio (if fit) will most certainly be one of my FT's. The other will be used to do Kane -> Werner I reckon (to fund Son -> KDB). Anyone else considering going for double chelsea offensively?

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Vardy over Werner long term

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I think not.

          Chelsea are coming into their own. This year I really don't see value in Vardy. The narrowing of the forward prices and how competitive the midfielders are at 9.0-10.0m like Son, Rashford, Ziyech, type players means I just can't see myself getting him in.

      2. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Antonio will never be fully fit. Always be injury prone.

    8. Rash
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Us Lamptey owners deserve some attacking returns for his endeavours

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        We got one last week. Well those of us who got his Jammy bench points.

        1. Rash
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          He was trapped on my bench 🙁

          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Same here 🙁

          2. TomSaints
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Played him every week bar last week!

    9. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Maupay used to be a very good striker at Brentford 🙁

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

        He is wasteful

      2. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Championship vs Premier League

        Like Dwight Gayle and Mitrovic. You can be at that level where you are a very good Championship striker, but a poor PL striker.

        1. Gobigorgohome
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          yes could be this

        2. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Relegation battling teams should have one Mitrovic and one Bamford in their team. Ome for the prem and one to bounce them back if they're relagated!

          1. Gobigorgohome
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            good point 😆

        3. Rash
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I thought Bamford was in this category until this season.

    10. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Come on Lamptey, I'm staying up at 2.30 am just to "read" you score! (Not watching the game)

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Go to bed

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I can't. I deserve Lamptey haul

      2. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        3:30 here, hoping for a 0-0. I know how it's going to end up 🙁 No points and no sleep!

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Wow

          How frustrating that'd be

    11. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I will be jumping up and down when Burnley scores. Any chance they score though?

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Please leave

      2. Gobigorgohome
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        almost 0

      3. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        A chance, but less than 50%

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

        You lead a sad life if that's what it takes to get excited.

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

          had lamptey since the start but then move him out before last GW 🙁

        2. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Maybe he's a Burnley fan who can't watch the game. Who knows.

          I've seen you make passive aggressive comments on here before as well.

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

            Let him say that if that's what it takes him to get excited

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

        Set piece goal will be the way.

      6. Joey Tribbiani
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        50/50, yes or no

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

        well Burnley probably shouldnt score but Brighton fairly useless at defending. Jrod to come on and score late, Lamptey better be off!

    12. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ryan out for a hit 🙁 thought he was done as did most. Add him to the long list of players I’ve taken out who have performed well.

    13. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No chance that Burnley will score here tbf

    14. camarozz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I feel sick for benching Soucek v Fulham.

      Either him or Grealish/Bamford which would have been risky too.

      1. TomSaints
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I did too

        Benched Robertson and Soucek over Maupay and Lamperty.

        1. camarozz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          That took balls man 🙂
          Hope it works out.

          1. TomSaints
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Balls / forgetting there was a 5.30 game....

            A Brighton clean sheet and it’s probably ok.

    15. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It’s annoying as Brighton look ok whenever I watch, but their players have been a huge disappointment ff wise

    16. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I really like Bissouma as a player.

      Confident on the ball, has workrate and a good shot/passing.

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

        And as fpl option?

        1. Free Hat
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Best 4.5 mid option imo.

    17. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      This match is really, really boring to say the least.

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        £14.95.....

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

          Is that on for ppv thing they brought in? Not even a burnley fan would pay to watch burnley on telly

          1. diesel001
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Yep. Don't think it is a surprise that PL are scrapping it after the international break.

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

          Money back guarantee?

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

      All set for Lamptey winner

      1. TomSaints
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        *Lamperty to Maupay winner

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Don't be silly now

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

            Naaaah for Maupay

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

      Burnley are a digrace to premier league

      Worse than stoke, even they looled like they had a goal in them

      Hope they get relegated

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Clearly not worse than Stoke because Burnley are still in the Premier League.

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

          Stoke got promoted in 08

          Cant see burnley lasting 10 years

      2. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Stoke was once a Stokelona

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

        I liked Stoke, they had identity

      4. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        They spend absolutely zilch though and they don't break players legs and boo them off the pitch.

          1. Qaiss
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Idk it says there that the tackle was clean.

            Your points on here are often very skewed and thick.

    20. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would take a Lamptey clean sheet right now.

      1. Dash444
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        ...and me

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

        He'll score attacking points

      3. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        At least wait up to 60 minute mark? 😀

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

        Yeah I’ll take it and run

    21. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I actually feel really sympathetic for Brighton. Play good but no clinical finisher. 12 shots off target!

      It’s pretty much where Saints could be without ings

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

      plz get Lamptey off at 61, they will concede or he will get injured 100%. 6 points is good, dont be greedy people

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I deserve 15 points! Keep him on until he gets there!

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

          lol plz no it wont happen