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Bale recalled as Kane-less Spurs take on Brighton in final Gameweek 21 match

Tottenham Hotspur are without the injured Harry Kane (£11.1m) for the final match of Gameweek 21 but there is still plenty of interest from a Fantasy perspective in the Lilywhites’ Sunday evening clash with Brighton and Hove Albion.

Kane is absent with ankle problems, with Gareth Bale (£9.3m) handed a start for just the second time in the league this season.

Bale for Kane is one of four changes that Jose Mourinho has made to his starting XI.

The other alterations see Toby Alderweireld (£5.4m), Davison Sanchez (£5.2m) and Moussa Sissoko (£4.8m) come in for Eric Dier (£5.0m), Serge Aurier (£5.2m) and Matt Doherty (£5.6m).

The Brighton team news is unexpectedly straightforward, with manager Graham Potter making no changes from the side that drew with Fulham.

All of the Seagulls’ players have ownerships of less than 4% in FPL but the game’s most-selected asset does feature in tonight’s clash, with Son Heung-min (£9.8m) in the visitors’ line-up.

Son features in just under 60% of Fantasy squads, both overall and within the top 10,000.

He was also among the top ten most popular purchases of Gameweek 21, attracting 167,978 transfers in.

Son has hit eight goals on the road already in 2020/21, although only one has arrived since Gameweek 6.


Brighton XI: Sanchez, White, Dunk, Webster, Veltman, Gross, Bissouma, Mac Allister, March, Maupay, Trossard.

Spurs XI: Lloris, Sanchez, Alderweireld, Rodon, Davies, Sissoko, Ndombele, Hojberg, Bergwijn, Bale, Son.

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

    Ajax absolutely mugged us getting 40M for Davinson Sanchez.

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

      They aren’t the only ones tbf

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

    What a weekend!

    Who would you purchase to replace Kane with this team?

    Mendy
    Justin-Cancelo-Sontes
    Son-Fernandes-Gundognan-Salah
    Antonio-KANE-Wilson

    Subs: Meslier, Holding, Soucek, Mitchell

    DCL and Bamford have the faint prospect of a DGW coming up? Watkins looks on form and Cavani could explode?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I’m keeping Kane

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        How long is he out for?

        1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Nothing official yet but since he played on and walked off he might be back for Chelsea

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            That's hopeful. He done both his ankles and didn't play the second half. Can't see him back on Thurs

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Especially his injury history with his ankle

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

          How much more can he drop? He's the best Triple Captain bet I can think of if they get Burnley and AVL/FUL/SOU in GW26

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

      I would go DCL or Bamford. With Cavani I'm just not sure about his minutes.

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

        Cavani is a wildcard if you're chasing but probably not the sensible bet!

    3. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Everyone just sold Bamford because he was useless, can't even think of 15 reasons to bring him in.

      In all seriousness, I would go DCL

      (I have both DCL and Bamford already)

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

        Thanks! Let's hope he can recapture his early season form!

      2. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        You're recommending a striker who hasn't scored in 7 games straight. Not really his fault, zero service being applied. Everton have looked terrible lately, even with their best players fit.

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

      Ings could be a decent pick.

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

    I benched nearly as many points as I started (35) this GW. Looking to seriously call it quits for the season, how unlucky is that... :/

    1. The Habib Beyes
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Rough one dude, thankfully a lot of people are in a similar boat.Take a week off if you need, but it'd be a shame to sack it all off based on the chaotic few weeks w've had

  4. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I have a bet involving Son having a shot on target.

    Not watching, but has he done anything?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Forget your money

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

        It’s already gone lol

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

      He hasn’t had one yet. They’ve had 1 attempt, none on target.

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

      30 touches and 18 passes in an hour of football.

  5. Salan
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Not easy to choose one to bench in gw22:

    Antonio, DCL, Bamford, Gundo, Zaha

    1. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      i think were all hoping for bamford to be out for one game to make our lives easier

      1. Salan
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        It's really a tough call but critical. Missing of KDB, Vardy and Kane makes this headache.

    2. Salan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Other 3 are Salah, Bruno and Son, whom I will not bench them.

  6. nadman89
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    who we benching ,

    zaha bruno salah grealish son
    watkins bamford wilson

    tough one ...

    1. Salan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Similar as my situation (above). I really have no idea...

      1. nadman89
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        yup its tough . i think im gonna bench bamford

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

      Not grealish

    3. Salan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      For your case, as two Villa here, I may bench one of them.

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

    Worth getting Salah for Sterling for a -4 by selling Kane?

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

      Kane can become any striker, already have Bamford and Antonio

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

        I've got Bamford, Antonio and DCL at the moment. I got DCL because he's got Leeds and Fulham coming up so the potential to get back in the points.

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

      I have a feeling Mo will get benched for Brighton.

    3. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think Salah could be rested and Sterling might be the best (C) option midweek

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

        You reckon? Salah was only rested last game against Burnley (I know he came on)

    4. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      no hes rested , id captain him vs burnley

    5. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      i wouldnt sell sterling for -4 before burnley game

    6. Salan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nope for this week. It's Sterling vs Burnley. You may have a look at recent PL matches between this 2 teams.

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

      I wouldn't hold Kane with his injury and likely return date.

  8. Kryptonite666
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is Rudiger worth a shout ?

    Looking for Dier replacemenT.

    1. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      do you have united? awb/maguire

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        AWB is such a poor FPL asset.

        1. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          AWB only 2 points behind Maguire, but has played 180 less minutes this season

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

          5 clean sheets in 7 games.

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            If you want a steady 6 points at 5.4 then go for it. There are far better and cheaper options available that have more attacking potential than AWB. I prefer Shaw even though he is a rotation risk. His attacking stats are really good

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

              I would probably prefer Shaw right now but when I brought AWB in he was in and out of the XI.

      2. Kryptonite666
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        No. Good idea actually. Might go united, but don’t want to overinvest in defence.

        Have double city, Digne and Coufal. Looking for someone cheap-ish

        1. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Have the same 4 and looking for a James replacement - thinking double WHU defence for gw23&24 could be good

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Probably but I'm still a wait and see with Chelsea

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Holding?

      1. Kryptonite666
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Holding is a good shout, thanks

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

      what about Dallas? has been playing as a midfielder

  9. sergioaguero67
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Any news when Kane would return?

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

      Get back in the gym Kun. You're needed for upcoming DGWs.

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

    Liverpool trying to swing another Andy Robertson type acquisition.

  11. o0Ash
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Current defense:
    Cancelo, Stones, Targett, Coufal, Dier

    I have enough money to move Dier to anyone - thinking TAA - or perhaps Dallas, saving 0.2? Thoughts?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Holding

  12. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What are people doing with chilwell?

    Who’s the best replacement

    1. Salan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      If I have Chilwell, I may keep and see for another week.

    2. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      im going maguire or awb

  13. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What will Mou do in halftime? Bale out Moura in?

    1. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Vinicius in

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

      All subs warming up; I’d guess Dier and vinicious

  14. Matsy123
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Get cancelo or Gundo as third city asset?(have sterling and stones)

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

      Cancelo

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

      Gundo because fixture swing may mean lesser clean sheets.

  15. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Evening all!! What’s the thought on Gundo against Burnley??? Rested or minutes managed???

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

      Minutes managed

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      50/50

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

      Like last week, will be first sub after game in hand

    4. Salan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Minutes managed for the Liv game few days after.

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

      Definitely too risky to captain. Salah or Bruno this gw for sure

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks gents!!! Definitely wouldn’t have captained has too be Salah or Bruno, was maybe thinning a cheeky switch to Mahrez as he loves playing Burnley!!! But will keep I think

      2. Party time
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I’m considering Cancelo

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

            I wouldn't

    6. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Son to Mané might be my next move to get
      Salah Mané Bruno Raph Soucek. Mané can become Kane if needed later

      1. Cruyff Turn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Pondering the same... think Mane will recover in time for 60+ mins?

        1. My heart goes Salalalalah
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I do yes

          1. Cruyff Turn
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Let's do it then... a Liverpool double-up. Thinking I'll bring back Son for WBA.

            1. My heart goes Salalalalah
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              90% it'll be my move. If not I will just save ft

              1. Cruyff Turn
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                3 years, 2 months ago

                I'm just waiting to see if Son does something crazy, otherwise he's out

    7. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Still can't cool my head after rival's Salah (TC)

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

        TC. Damn.

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

        He banked on the witch doctor curse being lifted and was rewarded.

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

          That was last week.

          5 games.

    8. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Will Bamford play next week ?

      1. Mile Plankton
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        We'll let you know when we make a decision.

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Don't see why not. It is a deadleg and Bamford confirmed he is fine

      3. Party time
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yes

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

        What's the verdict on Rashford? Great fixtures incoming, but in dreadful form. Would you prioritize moving him out for Grealish or think about replacing Kane first?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Definitely the one that is out injured

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

            Any input on who to replace him with would be greatly appreciated. Already own Antonio and Bamford.

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

              When's Vardy back?

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

                Don't think he's fit for next gameweek

            2. Tonyawesome69
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Watkins or Ings. I wouldn't go with Vardy until he gets a game under his belt after his injury

              1. Tonyawesome69
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 2 months ago

                After his hip surgery*

        2. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Sold him this week - Punted on Barnes for couple of weeks and then switching to Grealish

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

        Who to get rid first from Bellerin and Dier?

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

          Dier

        2. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Probably Dier

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

          Dier

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

        Hoping Mourinho gives us a kane update tonight so can help me decide whether to keep or sell

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

          Prepared for 10 min of blaming refs and players

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

            Thanks!

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

        Change something or g2g for the next week?

        3.0 IDB
        1 FT

        My team for gw22 for now:

        McCarthy
        Cancelo Dias Cresswell
        Salah(C) Bruno Grealish Barnes Gundo
        Antonio Bamford

        Forster Dallas Mitchel Vardy*

        1. Party time
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Looks gtg although I would rather start Dallas who plays in midfield now but it’s still a strong team

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

              Thx

          • Rash
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Looks good bar keeper

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

              I know, but Saints should have dgw soon.

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

          @Spurs fans. Lampard is available

          1. Party time
              3 years, 2 months ago

              😆

            • A. PRISE
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Will he fix Kane's ankles?

            • Chenku╰☆╮
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              😀

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

                🙂 😛

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

            Martinez (Johnstone)
            Dallas, Cancelo, Digne, (Coufal), (Bailly)
            Grealish, Salah, Soucek, Gundo, Fernandes
            Bamford, Antonio, (Watkins)

            Right bench?

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Probably yes. Toss-up between Soucek and Watkins to start and 1st bench

            2. Sid1891
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Benching headache!
              Agree on this though

              Nice team btw

          3. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Stay on that bench Dier!!!! Dawson to come in!!!!

            1. Forever In Our Shadow
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Lol. Just said the same.

              1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 2 months ago

                Hahaha one sub made, two left come on Jose do the right thing!!! Haha

                1. Forever In Our Shadow
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  3 years, 2 months ago

                  Thankfully they are losing. Surely he won’t being on sideways Dier.

                  1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 6 Years
                    3 years, 2 months ago

                    Logic would suggest Lamela and Moura maybe Doherty as his final subs!! But this is a cruel game!! Haha

          4. Forever In Our Shadow
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Dier. Stay in that bench son.

            1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Hahaha read above!!!

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

            Salah vice captain. Who's with me 😎

            1. Sid1891
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Hi

            2. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Unfortunately not with you but having a stellar week with him included

            3. Tonyawesome69
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Yes but had Gundo(c)....

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

              Sterling C, Salah VC

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

              Here. Thank you Pep for benching Sterling!

          6. Forever In Our Shadow
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Bale is so rubbish.

          7. GlasgowFF
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Jose out?

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

            Anyone know the stats how Salah does with no Mané and then the stats with Mané in the team?

            Must be a staggering difference!

            1. Egg noodle
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              He is always better without Mane. Significantly better.