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Taylor returns but Pieters and Mee miss out as Burnley face unchanged Fulham

The four teams with two fixtures in Gameweek 24 round off their double-headers this evening, with Burnley v Fulham first up.

Kick-off at Turf Moor is at 18:00 GMT.

The Clarets can put 11 points between themselves and 18th-place Fulham with a win this evening, while Scott Parker’s side can cut the deficit to safety to four points if they emerge victorious from Lancashire.

The Cottagers are unsurprisingly unchanged from Sunday’s win over Everton, a match in which Josh Maja (£5.5m) scored twice on his full debut for the west London side.

Burnley captain Ben Mee (£5.1m) misses out because of the Premier League’s concussion protocol, with Kevin Long (£4.3m) starting at centre-half in his absence.

Charlie Taylor (£4.4m) comes in at left-back for Erik Pieters (£4.3m) in Sean Dyche’s other alteration from the 3-0 win at Crystal Palace.

Mee was the most-bought FPL defender of Gameweek 25, with over 350,000 managers transferring him into their sides.

Dyche was again adamant that his influential defender was “fine” despite his unavailability tonight, saying:

Ben Mee is fine but the rules state that he can’t play. We have had so many injuries all season, this is not new territory for the players. They all know who they are and who is playing.

Fulham haven’t lost any of their last nine Premier League matches against clubs outside the current top four, keeping clean sheets in five of those games.

The Clarets also traditionally prosper against the also-rans: only one of their last eight matches against the bottom-half teams has ended in defeat.


Burnley XI: Pope, Lowton, Tarkowski, Long, Taylor, Gudmundsson, Westwood, Cork, McNeil, Barnes, Rodriguez.

Fulham: Areola, Tete, Andersen, Adarabioyo, Aina, Loftus-Cheek, Reed, Lemina, Lookman, Maja, Reid.

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1,123 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    if Barnes was younger he'd had got his foot at the end of that Tarkowski low cross 😉

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If Barnes was Lowton... 🙁

      1. FantasyHero
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        They should just play lowton as striker

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

    A Cavani to Ings in 25 then Ings to Kane in 26
    B Just get Kane now

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

      B

      1. ManUtdFan977
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I'm doing B I personally don't trust Southampton

    2. mg12
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Currently holding Cavani. I picked him up last week, figured the West Brom and Newcastle fixtures would bring points. I know Cavani's not playing against Real Sociedad in the Europa League match. I'm hoping that will mean he'll be in the starting lineup on Sunday, but will be keeping an eye out for the injury reports on Friday.

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

        OGS said had muscle injury so will wait for Friday press conference - which guess will be post match tomorrow

  3. COLLIN QUANER
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I was studying in Manchester and my professor told me that I couldn’t use a pencil, I had to use a pen. I checked my bag, and all my pens were gone. after looking at the security footage, I saw that Bruno Penandes had taken all my pens! I was furious. Shame on you Penandes.

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      What the f@ck 😀

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

      I LOVE IT!

    3. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      imagine telling that joke at a party...

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      /

    5. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Congrats on being a virgin

      1. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Quite ironic coming from a United fan.

    6. dark91
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I am very surprised to see this poor level of jokes here tbh, let alone the fact that 7 already upvoted this
      (I am not a Man United fan btw)

      1. FantasyHero
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        You are just a hater.

        1. dark91
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I am not wasting more time replying to you

      2. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Terrible

      3. COLLIN QUANER
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        emo

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

        Absolutely nowhere to hide for you

    7. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Lmao . Won't get those 10s back

    8. pjomara
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Here's an upvote for bravery!

  4. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If Lowton scores tonight, I will celebrate in a bikini

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Lets hope he doesnt then

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

      Noooo

    3. JohnnyRev7
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'll do a Borat mankinki.

    4. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That would be one noodle too many

      1. Werkself
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Screen spray! 🙂

    5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      What the heck

      1. JohnnyRev7
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        It's a bromance thing.

        In the past they used to call it Eton.

    6. Uncle Gamst
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Better if he gets sent off after conceding a penalty, that Pope saves 😉

  5. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Tarkowski rubbing salt in my wounds with max BAPS.
    Was always gonna get him rather than Mee but everyone told me to get Mee.
    Serves me right for not following my gut feeling.

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mee got injured, it’s wasn’t a bad choice.. Hindsight is a funny thing..

    2. CasaBanter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Shouldn’t beat yourself up for that. I did the same. It was a sound decision. No-one can legislate for head injuries like that.

      Keep making the right decisions and luck will balance itself out eventually.

  6. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Barnes is horrible to watch. Always inches away from a goal lol.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Luckily you own Harvey not Ashley.

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        -_-

    2. JJO
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      First sentence is enough

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

      If he were fast- then he would be an Arsenal or Leicester player

  7. unclesbasement
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    how credible is Ben Crellins fixture table

    1. pjomara
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      incredible

      1. unclesbasement
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        good one..but seriously

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      0% until anything/everything is confirmed.

      It’s a decent guide for ideas but nothing is set and any game can go anywhere.

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

      1000x much better than if I tried to do it myself

  8. pjomara
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Gundogan and DCL both start
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     a game of socially distanced Snap in the player's lounger

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

      Don't touch banning territory 😉

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Borderline there

        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Emoji didn't work - should have had a lol at the end!!!

    2. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      The kettle from home more like

      1. pjomara
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        "Start the kettle" ???
        That doesn't make a lick of sense!

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

      Ban this guy!

  9. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any chance this game doesn’t end 0-0??!! Haha

    1. JJO
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Still possible if anyone scores

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        And VAR allows it

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

          Haha

  10. Number 5
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Before this GW, WC25 BB26 FH29 + TCXX was the thing to do. What's the popular choice now?

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

      Not sure, random depending on the team

    2. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I don't know. I have WC, TC and BB and no idea. I wish I'd gone early like I normally do!

    3. FPL DONKEY
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dunno what's popular but I've been swayed by idea of fielding 9-11 DGW players with transfers in GW26 while playing TC, building for GW29 (assuming TOT vs AVL is this week), then dead ending my team in GW29/30, WC in GW30/31 and FH in GW33 and BB some time before I WC because I already have a strong bench.

      1. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Or you could WC now, BB26, TC27, FH29. Might aswell attack the DGW’s while they’re here

    4. Ode
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Save all chips for GW38 and use them at the same time

    5. CasaBanter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That’s still a good choice now.

  11. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What’s wrong with Cavani?

    1. ManUtdFan977
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      injured

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No sh1t Sherlock, any idea what the injury is?

        1. ManUtdFan977
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Muscle injury

      2. Uncle Gamst
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        WTF! When?!

        1. ManUtdFan977
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          been confirmed today ole said he and van de beek won't be travelling with the squad in the Europa League game

          1. Uncle Gamst
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Ah...an Europa injury, was worried for a moment there 😉

    2. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He doesn't realize others can read your social posts.

  12. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Sterling benched!

    That's it!

    He's gone from my team!

    Me after 19 minutes.

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

      Who says?

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Gudjohnsen

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      FFS!

    3. Sloane426
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ban

  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero spotted

    Seen with the squad

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pep said so though didn't he? He said he has travelled and will be on the bench

    2. Won't sleep till after…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Think Guardiola said earlier that Aguero would be on the bench.

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

      He was on the bench on Saturday.

    4. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If he gets a few minutes and looks sharp he goes straight into my WC team. Aguero, Gundo, Cancelo would be perfect.

      1. Lazaretti
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Same here OR 500k so need to do something.

  14. wantsharptv
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Need a sterling brace to save my season

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Amen

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Oh the drama!

  15. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pieters and Mee were a great 70s singing duo

  16. wantsharptv
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is the team link with sterling benched credible?

    1. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      link?

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

          Not official Twitter.

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

    Will Sterling, Jesus and Mahrez be the front 3?

    KDB place on the bench or even straight back in with Gundogan resting his grion?

  18. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If the DGW fixtures go through as predicted by Crellin, I plan to activate my WC with 5 DGW25 players and 10 DGW26 players which will finally become 11 after using my FT. TC in 26 on Kane probably. FH and BB for later use. Right strategy?

  19. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Sergio Aguero has arrived with the #mcfc squad. Riyad Mahrez on pre-match media duties so looks like he is starting #EVEMCI

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling owners crapping it

      1. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Doesn't matter if he starts anyway with greedy Mahrez playing!

  20. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best option for the team below?

    1. WC and BB
    2. FTs and 1/2 hits towards 26, no BB, maybe TC

    Martinez/Martin
    Robo/Cancelo/Stones/Tarko/Coufal
    Salah/Bruno/Grealish/Gundo/Stephens
    DCL/Antonio/Bamford

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

    Guardiola said City could have risked Ilkay Gundogan at Everton amid a groin complaint if they wanted to, but are thinking of the big picture and will leave him in Manchester for the fixture. That would imply he's nearly fit.

  22. as33
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Sterling on the bench

    1. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Really?

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Says who?

    3. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ouch

      Season over

      I quit

    4. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Oooof!

    5. as33
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Hope not, just guessing 🙂

  23. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Don’t do me dirty Pep

  24. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Burnley busted

  25. Neevesy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If Sterling is benched, its the final nail in a truly awful season.

    I have a WC, TC and BB up for sale if anyone is interested?

  26. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ah that sweet spot between fake lineups and the confirmed ones. At least I know all my players aren't playing already.

  27. Yank Revolution
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    YASSS FULHAM!!!

  28. Rash
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Was that a tarko OG?

  29. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Don’t bench sterling. Don’t do it pep

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

      Oh great, clean sheet gone

  30. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Brady howler.

    1. JohnnyRev7
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dreadful.