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

    Arsenal must be sweating buckets seeing KDB is back.

    He plays like a man possessed against them.

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thought exactly this when I saw him on the bench tonight. I don't need reminding.

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

    Went smart and signed areola for the double and benched martinez. Plan was to BB Areola in GW25. Felt like a good idea at the time

  3. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Dam my wc move this week of Dias to stones looks foolish now. I needed the coins!

    1. Yes Ndidi
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      How did the move it enabled work out?

      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        My wc is still active. Allows me to get Kane Ings bamford with the power 5 mid

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

          What is you defence look like ?

          1. George Agdgdgwngo
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Stones cancelo targett struijk Webster

    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Stones is just as nailed as Dias imo

  4. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A goal for Cancelo tonight and all's forgiven.

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

      That would be lovely for us captainers

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

      Goal - STERLING
      Assist - CANCELO

      Everton 0 - 1 Man City (5 mins)

      Would be the dream!

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Mmmm. I think you mean goal sterling assist DIAS.

  5. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Just my luck parker putting on robinson for 10 mins when i could of had maddisons 8 points from the bench

  6. tbos83
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Do we think Gundo will be back at the weekend?

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

      What role will he play given KDB is back?

      1. tbos83
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Good q. Wondering if his race is run now.

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

        Probably the same marauding, floating kind of CM, but not striker- it might reduce his attacking output a little, but with City's possession and free roam style, he'll still be on the scoresheet I reckon

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

      Yes. Pep said he was OK, but just didn't want to risk him V Everton as he didn't think the game was an important one to warrant doing so.

  7. EWH2020
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I just want these DGW 26 doubles now. It's last chance saloon. Just going to go big on the BB and hope for the best

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

    This guy has 20 point Aina last on his bench but gets so close to an autosub! https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/828513/event/24/

    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ouch...

    2. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah but if you're going to leave a DGW player last on your bench I'm afraid its deserved

  9. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope desperately needs 1 extra save

    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      *Areola

    2. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      +1

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

    FPL gods, please a Raz brace is all I ask. I have not asked you for anything this season so far. Hear my prayers!

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

      Not specific enough. Brace of points granted.

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

        Nooooo! Well played, sir

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

      Yeah fpl gods listen to our prayers

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

    Have you seen gw rank 1 as it stands?

    Played 1 transfer to go from a game week rank in gw23 of 6.9 million to a BB #1 rank gw24... now on 152 points!

  12. MIDIMAN2010
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I would happily take a single Sterling assist tonight

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

      absolutely! this is the second gw i've owned him, still hurting from the punty captain fail in GW18

  13. Dthinger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Whew...my differential captain still has a chance to come good. Lets go Jesusssss!

  14. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If you had both Pope and Martinez and you say you would have played Martinez, you are lying...

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

      Only a 1 point difference.

  15. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Save point for Pope.

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That’s what I like to hear

    2. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      thank you

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

    Pope haul!

  17. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Well, at least Lookman got me a Pope save point...

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

      Not anymore!

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

    I actually thought Pope would get more saves tonight.
    Fulham looked sharp against Everton.

    1. A. PRISE
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Fulham is very lucky to get one point from this game

  19. AlCapwnUK
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    94 + Cancelo.

    I can almost taste it.

    Guaranteed 2 pointer

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Need 5 from him!

  20. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I’m considering it a fail. What could’ve been. Gundo out, Jrod and Stones benched. Soucek coming in for an injured Antonio. On 84 points with Richarlison and Cancelo in this game. Whats the average on here?

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

    Pope save?

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

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

      Needs 4 BAPs in 4 minutes. What's his baseline?

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

        I dunno where to check that lol

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

    Come on Foden(C), Cancelo, Dias and Richarlison. Get me some points tonight!

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

      Oooh nice prospect

  23. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope could get a BAP here

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

      Nah

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Post adjs

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

    Tarky Tekkers.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Did he score ? He has to

  25. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any chance either Dallas or Raphinna rise tonight? No missus jokes pls.

    1. MIDIMAN2010
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Both on high 90s on price predictor.

  26. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Well Pope has an easy home fixture and then a double. Easy transfer let's do it.

    Martinez bam bam scores 21 pts on our benches.

    Nightmare

  27. EWH2020
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    It almost feels worth just having Ederson as you know he will always play

  28. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Sorry but how is that a save for Pope?!

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He made a save ? Juhuuuu

    2. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      It's a goal if he doesn't catch it?

      1. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Well there it is

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

        Well, that explains it

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

      Onto 100pts with his save point!

    4. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No need to be sorry

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

    Penalty taker for Man City tonight?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ederson

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

        Seems possible!

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

      3 poor options, Sterling, Jesus and Mahrez.

    3. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      ederson

    4. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Would be awesome

  30. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope needs 3 more saves for 3 BP