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Antonio starts 3rd league game in a row as Zaha returns for Palace

In-form Michail Antonio (£6.4m) is starting his third Premier League game in a row for the Hammers up-front.

Supporting Antonio are Said Benrahma (£6.0m), Jarrod Bowen (£6.3m) and Pablo Fornals (£6.1m).

Budget midfielder Tomas Soucek (£5.3m) lines-up alongside Declan Rice (£4.8m) in midfield.

Aaron Cresswell (£5.4m) and Vladimir Coufal (£4.7m) start at full-back, with Angelo Ogbonna (£5.0m) and Craig Dawson (£4.5m) in the heart of defence.

Lukasz Fabianski (£5.1m) is a regular starter in goal.

Crystal Palace talisman Wilfried Zaha (£7.2m) returns for the Eagles in a front two, paired with Christian Benteke (£5.5m).

Eberechi Eze (£5.8m) and Andros Townsend (£5.6m) start out wide, with Luka Milivojevic (£5.6m) and James McArthur (£5.2m) in centre midfield.

Budget favourite Tyrick Mitchell (£3.9m) keeps his place at left-back, with Joel Ward (£4.3m) opposite.

FPL midfielder Cheick Kouyate (£5.0m) returns at central defence with veteran Gary Cahill (£4.5m). Vincente Guaita (£4.8m) remains in goal.

Callum Wilson (£6.6m) leads the line for the Toon, hoping to score his first goal in seven games.

Ryan Fraser (£5.6m) and Miguel Almiron (£5.6m) take up the wide positions, with Jonjo Shelvey (£5.3m) and Jeff Hendrick (£4.6m).

FPL midfielder Isaac Hayden (£4.7m) joins Jamal Lascelles (£4.2m) and Fabian Schar (£4.9m) at centre-back.

Winger Jacob Murphy (£4.9m) has been deployed as right-wing-back, with summer signing Jamal Lewis (£4.2m) opposite..

Karl Darlow (£5.0m) retains his place in goal.

Patrick Bamford (£6.7m) will be hoping to get back to goalscoring ways for his 50.1% ownership.

Marcelo Bielsa has lined up with a midfield four of Jack Harrison (£5.4m), Raphinha (£5.4m), out-of-position forward Rodrigo (£5.7m) and out-of-position defender Stuart Dallas (£4.8m).

Kalvin Phillips (£4.9m) is anchoring the midfield. Luke Ayling (£4.5m) moves out to right-back, with Diego Llorente (£4.4m) returning to partner Liam Cooper (£4.3m) at centre-back. Ezgjan Allioski (£4.5m) keeps his place at left-back.

Illan Meslier (£4.7m) has recovered from illness to reclaim the goalkeeping jersey.

West Ham XI: Fabianski; Coufal, Ogbonna, Dawson, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Benrahma, Fornals; Antonio

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita; Ward, Kouyate, Cahill, Mitchell; Townsend, Milivojevic, McArthur, Eze; Zaha, Benteke

Newcastle XI: Darlow; Murphy, Hayden, Schar, Lascelles, Lewis; Shelvey, Hendrick, Almiron, Fraser; Wilson

Leeds XI: Meslier; Allioski, Cooper, Llorente, Ayling; Phillips, Dallas, Raphinha, Rodrigo, Harrison; Bamford

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  1. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Happy to have started soucek but I did sell raphina for gundo.....let's see how that works out!

  2. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Why is anybody surprised Soucek scored 2 when they let Stones score a brace?

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wow this

      1. JJeyy
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Bothe from headers too, second one after a Dias deflected header

      2. Bagheri Arce
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I was thinking this as well.

        First sub as played Rafinha instead. Annoyingly if I was a casual I had my bus team set with Soucek in for DCL as he was flagged. Obviously switched them later....haha

    2. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      OK, so who from wolves will score the brace next game up?

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Coady lol

      2. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Saiss?

      3. JJeyy
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        saiss is worth a shout

    3. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      People don't pay enough attention to which teams concede from set pieces. Those are the ones to definitely play Soucek against.

    4. cheekumz
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I don't think anyone is surprised that WHU have scored 2 but the that Soucek got them both is definitely against the odds.

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

    fpl is the most cruel game ever

    1. markus808
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      We would be still digging trenches and shooting each other, cruelly, if it weren't for FPL.

  4. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Best striker for next 4-6 GWs other than Kane?

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      DCL, Watkins, Antonio

    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Soucek

  5. Ady87
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Soucek first sub ad per the advice of everyone to be fair so can’t complain. Except all rivals have Cresswell and Antonio. Praying Stones or Dias get a rest.

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He was pissed and had to bring Dias in the Fa Cup game, so I doubt if he would ever trust any other CBs this season in the league games.

  6. Bob B
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    In Pep, we trust

  7. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Bamford the new Firmino

    1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Still not a 9.0 price tag though.

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

      Bamford is a striker who started at 6m playing for a promoted team. I never understand these expectations for bottom half players. It’s silly.

      1. Sanchit
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        5.5

      2. stooffrob
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        wasn't his price 5.5m even at the start?

        1. stooffrob
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          late reply fail

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

      In his dreams.

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

      with about 20% the ability

  8. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Never wanted to get done by the pep roulette tonight than ever before Soucek first on bench

  9. The Final Boss
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    No soucek in the team feels much better rather than benching him and getting hauls -:-)

    1. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Obviously

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

      Not really

  10. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Just need a Rashford hatty tomorrow to break even on the Soucek out hit... not asking much is it 🙁

    And that’s if Soucek doesn’t score again!

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Rashy one pt off bench then

    2. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Hah!

  11. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Benching Soucek isn’t bad luck!

    1. Bob B
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      It is when you flipped a coin for it

      1. Shaw must go on
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Haha I did that this week for 1st time and I lost..

    2. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I just checked and Soucek's EO among serious FPL managers is 100%

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        He is on my bench. Down 3K already

    3. The Final Boss
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on who you are starting ahead him..

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

      it is - and even if not it was borderline/50-50 decision. Some had better players

    5. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      It is for those who had already played him in the double and got absolutely nothing.

  12. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Just back in.
    I see Soucek to Gundo for a hit went well! 😀

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

    Repost

    Do I still need to bring Son in? 6.2 itb

    Salah Bruno Grealish Soucek gundo
    Kane Bamford (Decordova-Reid)

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Grealish out

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

        DGWs ahead?

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      That's my MF5 too and can't decide who to sell for Son

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

        Tricky isn't it

        1. Eleven Hag
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Looking to go without Son for next 2 GWs and then sell Gundagon

  14. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Wolves new striker Willian Jose could be Interesting punt vs Palace next week cuz Bamford gtg

  15. ChelseaGuy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Why is everybody surprised that

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Pigs eat their own faeces?

    2. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Thaaaat...?
      Lamps got sacked?
      Leeds scored?
      What?

    3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Newcastle have not scored?

    4. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Werner can't finish?

    5. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      [insert outcome here] was obvious all along!!!

  16. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Bamford is going to blank here isn't he

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Probs.. (c)

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Oh no

    2. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      he is ,hes not had a sniff

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

      brace incoming

  17. The Final Boss
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Antonio could have had a brace, rivals above below me have soucek but myself having Antonio who they don't..Misery continues..

  18. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Very FPL like that Gundo had to be right near Souceks price

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

      A trap vs a gem

  19. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thanks Soucek, but I don't have a midfield spot for Son with 6.5 ITB

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

    Cant wait for Sterling(C) to steal the ball from Gundo for penalty

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      And miss

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

      And then blaze it over the bar.

    3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      WBA have the highest ground in England so his pen miss will be highest ever recorded

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

      And slipped

  21. JohnnyRev7
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Following the game via BBC text. Felt compelled to log on here to read all the "SOMEONE TOLD ME TO BENCH SOUCEK! I HATE YOU! FML!" comments. Which are rather amusing.

    Bottom line is that this place gives advice. The ultimate responsibilty lies with the individual to intepret that advice and pick their team accordingly.

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, you're the only person that has responsibility for your team. (plural)

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wasn't an obvious starter from anyone that watched the last 2
      These marginal calls can drive huge swings in FPL rankings

  22. Neevesy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    So my ML leader (who is also overall 12k) has not made any chances and has left Soucek 1st change on bench.

    He has KWP in his 1st 11.

    How is he so high!!??

  23. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I'm sure there's someone that bench boosted Soucek + Raphina + Dallas last GW

  24. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Score a goal Callum. Just can't wait to get rid of you next week.

    1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Me too

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

      Someone else will get injured this week who you'll have to deal with and you'll be saying the same thing at the weekend.

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

      same

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

      Started Wilson, Benched Soucek

      Horrible season

      Wilson has costed me at least 50 points in opportunity cost

      But my fault for having this trash can on my squad

  25. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Cheeky Cresswell goal and all is well

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

      Please

    2. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yes please

    3. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Antonio assist

    4. Party time
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yes

    5. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Get the feeling Raz might haul tonight v the Baggies

    6. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Jesus, nearly sold Soucek this week! Still going next week though

    7. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Will Newcastle win another game again?

      1. Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        They could do with Charles Insomnia back.

      2. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Never on a Tuesday

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

        worst team in the league atm

    8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Zaha big chance missed

    9. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Price guesstimates for Soucek next season?

      7.0? 7.5?

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        7.0m minimum. Could even be 8.0m if he somehow gets closer to 15 goals than 10.