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Unchanged Brighton defence chase latest clean sheet as Mitchell starts for Palace

Brighton are unchanged as they host Crystal Palace in the A23 derby.

Graham Potter has not been known for showing faith in personnel or systems during his time as a manager but five clean sheets in six matches has seemingly forced his hand.

It means further starts for Robert Sánchez (£4.5m) and Lewis Dunk (£4.9m), Brighton’s most popular defensive assets, although both of them can consider themselves differentials.

They are owned by 2.9% and 5.7% of Fantasy managers as of the Double Gameweek 25 deadline.

Thanks to his kind price and occasional route into Brighton’s midfield, Ben White (£4.4m) is catching the duo up although is still only in 2.2% of squads worldwide.

The cheapest members of Brighton’s resurgent back-line Joël Veltman (£4.3m) and Dan Burn (£4.2m) have not quite earned the same level of trust in the Fantasy community, perhaps based on recent line-ups.

Still, tonight marks Burn’s fourth successive Premier League start while Veltman has now featured from the beginning in nine of the last 10.

A positive result tonight could see each of them build on their 0.6% and 0.7% ownership respectively.

Steven Alzate (£4.2m) is in the left wing-back role again tonight with Yves Bissouma (£4.4m) and Pascal Groß (£5.8m) in central midfield.

Alexis Mac Allister (£5.3m) occupies the number 10 role behind Neal Maupay (£6.1m) and out-of-position FPL midfielder Leandro Trossard (£5.7m).

Crystal Palace line-up in 4-4-2 formation as they search for a first Premier League goal this season without Wilfried Zaha (£7.1m) in the side.

Jordan Ayew (£5.6m) and Jean-Philippe Mateta (£5.8m) are tasked with that job as tonight’s centre-forward while Eberechi Eze (£5.8m) starts on the left-hand side of midfield in front of Tyrick Mitchell (£3.9m).

His first start since Gameweek 23 keeps Patrick van Aanholt (£5.4m) on the bench for only the second time since Gameweek 21.

Double Gameweek 25 Line-ups

Brighton and Hove Albion XI (3-4-1-2): R Sánchez; Burn, Dunk, White; Alzate, Bissouma, Groß, Veltman; Mac Allister; Maupay, Trossard.

Crystal Palace XI (4-4-2): Guaita; Mitchell, Cahill, Kouyaté, J Ward; Eze, Riedewald, Milivojevic, A Townsend; Ayew, Mateta.

Double Gameweek 25 so far…

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  1. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Lamptey a right or left back?

    Looking for a 4.4m or cheaper Brighton defender on WC. Did have White pencilled in but:
    A) Is Webster a threat?
    B) Veltman looked decent going forward last couple of times I’ve watched him. But not sure where Lamptey comes back

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

      Lamptey played RWB which is where Veltman is now. Veltman hasn't warrented dropping though.

      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Nuts. Worried as much. FPL says Lamptey due back next week - assume too risk for Veltman?

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

          I don't know Palace well enough but they might find a way to accommodate both.

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

            *Brighton

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

          He’s been due back next week for a couple of months.

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

            This

            I expect him to rotate in, veltman a liability against better teams

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

    My god how frustrating it is when teams play short corners and mess it up and the ball doesn't come into the box when you have defenders in your team who are a goal threat from set pieces! Every single time players play the corner short, the ball never comes into the box. Just cross the damn thing into the box FFS!

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

      Potter...

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

        it's not just a Brighton thing. I notice it a lot with other teams as well. Liverpool are always doing it as well

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

    This game is surprisingly entertaining!

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

      From what I’ve seen of the second half anyway

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

      Potter vs. MalfRoy. Love a bit of Quidditch!

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

      Is it?

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

        Standards this year have gone lower and lower. Anything will do now.

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

        It’s had its moments, better than I expected anyway

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

          I’ll give you that..

  4. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hi all, looking for either a Fulham or Spurs defender for DGW26 and to hold for GW29.

    Any recommendations? Reguillon or Aina maybe?

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

      Aina

      1. Kudo Warrior
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        This! Spurs are pants and god knows who will play.

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

      Aina

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Unanimous! Thanks all

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

    Armband slowly gravitating towards Bruno.

    Palace are pure pants and he’s due a pen vs Chelsea.

    1. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Tempting.

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm feeling it too.

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

        That’s recency bias in disguise

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

      Due a pen?

      Probably the least “due a pen” in PL history

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

      Don't United get a penalty every game as part of their FA deal?

    5. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He has been awful for weeks. But keeps scoring because United get penalties for being near the area. Doesn't something have to give at some point? Probably not.

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

    Ings to DCL

    Or

    Ings to Watkins ; Forster to Ederson (-4)

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

      Whoops McCarthy not Forster

    2. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      100% A DCL has amazing fixtures and has two DGW's

    3. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ings to DCL

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

      A

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

    On wildcard, pick one
    A. Son
    B. Barnes

    1. dogtanion
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son barely

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

        Considering Barnes because Spurs are unpredictable and Barnes has recently produced 2 attacking returns in each of the last two games.

        1. Kudo Warrior
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Both have the fixtures but Barnes also has the individual and team form.

          BUT Spurs may explode now they have Kane back and fixtures turning kind.

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

            I think Spurs have been all over the place for a while..

            1. Kudo Warrior
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              They've had really tough fixtures and Kane being out. If you watch the last games highlights, Kane could have hauled and Son would have had a goal also. Been unlucky.

    2. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Really tough. Can't you have both? I really would get both....

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

        Other mids are bruno salah and Gundo

        1. Kudo Warrior
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Can't drop any of those. I play 3-5-2 so I can fit them both. Tough call!

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

            Forwards are Kane Watkins and DCL.

            1. Kudo Warrior
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              I was considering Watkins, but Villa attack has been pants and Grealish out is not a good sign. See what Villa presser says for when he;'s back I guess.

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

      B You need the money sooner than later elsewhere

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

        I do not need money. I want maximum points.

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

      Aways Son

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

      I have decided its Harvey Barnes.

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

      If you have Kane go Barnes. If not go Son.

  8. Babit1967
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Cavani or Ings to DCL ?

    Cavani has a double and is a differential but is injured a lot

    Ings a single and is also injury prone

    1. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Both out?

      Cavani if pushed.

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

      You’re okay for money so see come Friday, hope there’s a Cavani clue on Thursday.

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

      Cavani!

    4. Babit1967
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers troops

  9. Kudo Warrior
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which would you choose, please!

    A:
    Martinez Fabri
    Targett Aina Stones Konsa Shaw
    Salah Gundo Bruno Son Barnes
    Kane DCL Maja
    (14 DGW - Fabri none player)

    B:
    Martinez Fabri
    Targett Aina Stones Cancelo Neco W
    Salah Gundo Bruno Son Barnes
    Kane DCL Maja
    (13 DGW - Fabri and Neco W none players)

    1. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm bench boosting FYI.

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

      They are so similar, that ask A or B that have only different players. Thank You 🙂

      1. Kudo Warrior
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Fine margins 🙂

        I put the whole team for context.

        Essentially it's with or without Cancelo, the defenders being the fall guys for him.

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

          I would go A. Possible Cancelo only gets 1 game. Better to be balanced for the BB I think.

          1. Kudo Warrior
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            This is my thought also. Plus Champions league is back so rotations galore incoming for City defenders I think.

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

      Bench boosting with non playing players?? Why

      1. Kudo Warrior
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ideally only GK, I don't want to waste a transfer removing a GK later and I cant afford another playing keeper.

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

      A if BB

      Get Phillips if going cheap, good chance to play a couple

      1. Kudo Warrior
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers!

    5. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all!

  10. dogtanion
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Was tempted to bench boost with Mitchell until that Brighton goal

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

      You've surely not been watching Palace matches if you were looking to BB one of their defenders.

      1. dogtanion
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Was happy with the other 14 players for it and if he was going to start then a potential cleanie v Fulham would have been nice..or even a 2 or 3 pointer overall . But yeah think you're right..best to hold off !

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

    How is this looking for BB after a hit?
    Just MCCarthy and Raphina without the double

    Martinez McCarthy

    Dias Cancelo Dier Holgate Soyuncu

    Salah Gundogan Barnes Bruno Raphina

    Kane DCL Watkins

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

    targett or digne as a long term option

    1. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Targett.

      They'll come good for CS's again and they have two DGW's to come. Plus they have Super Emi in goal vs crappy Pickford.

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

        thanks mate nice 1

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

      Digne for me, Villa going to have a tough time without their only playmaker

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

        They were starting to have a tough time with him.

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

          True story

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

          I think they go heavy counterattacking with that personnel. Won’t want Watkins, should help Emi save points if he can keep a CS anymore. Cash really hurts them, he’s been outstanding

          1. dogtanion
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah Watkins is actually a frustrating own now (and every minute I've owned him.) Want to get rid but would be madness with his fixtures

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

              Hes 100% dependent on service

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

    Big Bobby Sanchez in the opposition half...

  14. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    There is a battle for 7th „starter spot” in my WC Team.

    Which one would you rather have alongside with these:
    Bruno, Sterling, Gundo, H.Barnes
    Kane, DCL

    A) Son
    B) Mount
    C) Vardy
    D) Watkins
    ..?

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

      A

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

      Son

    3. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son

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

      Always Son

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

    Martinez, Pope
    Cancelo, Stones, Mee, Coufal, Kilman
    Salah, Bruno, Gundo, Grealish, Raphinha
    DCL, Ings, Bamford

    1) Pope, Ings > Sanchez, Kane (-4)
    2) Mee, Ings > Veltman, Kane (-4)
    3) Grealish, Ings > Barnes, Kane (-4)

    Only issue is probably having to do one before midweek games. Not much wiggle room with funds.

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

      3 for sure

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

      3 easy

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

    Kane or DCL more important the next few weeks?

    (FH 29)

    1. dogtanion
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Both would be preferable!

      1. Kudo Warrior
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        This! Really tough to call.

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

        Would be -8 to get both, which kind of defeats the point, can get either for free. Already have Son

        1. dogtanion
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I actually can't call it. Would have been Kane by a mile before DCL put in a ridiculous shift in his sub appearance. Looked so sharp. I guess with pens and 180 mins guaranteed then Kane might shade it

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

      Kane may be more of a diff

  17. STILL ILL
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What would you do here?

    Ederson (Button)
    Cancelo Robertson Mee (Dallas, Struijk)
    Salah Bruno Son Gundo Grealish
    Bamford Ings (Brewster)

    0.0 ITB, 1FT, WC, BB and TC left.

    A) Grealish, Ings -> Jorginho, Kane (TC) -4
    B) Brewster, Robertson -> Watkins, Dier/Konsa/Targett, TC Fernandes -4
    C) Keep as it is
    D) Something else?

    1. STILL ILL
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Planning to WC GW31 and BB soon after.

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A with Barnes + DCL in ?

      1. STILL ILL
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Like it otherwise, but neither of them plays in BGW29

  18. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Brighton xG will be sick for this game !

  19. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Could targett and Watkins raise overnight ?

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

      Doubtful

    2. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Raise what?

      1. Kudo Warrior
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        The dead.

    3. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No. Not even close.

    4. Hooky
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Will need much yeast

  20. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    any news on Grealish injury ?

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

      Hairband still missing. Not down back of couch.

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

      Still injured. Now has no friends either as they've all had to delete their FPL teams because of him.

  21. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How is this BB looking G2G if no injuries?

    Grealish + Brewster + Holding > DCL + Barnes + Digne (-8) done

    Martinez
    Dias - Cancelo - Maguire - Digne
    Salah(C) - Rashford - Son - Barnes
    DCL- Watkins

    Areola - Ings - Dallas - Raphinha

    No Bruno,Gundo,Bamford and now no Kane,at 150k must gamble

  22. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Brighton need to get relegated and never return

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

      Palace you mean?

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        nah Palace at least have Zaha and a small pocket of noisy fans - Brighton are boring in almost every way

  23. OleGGMU
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hi lads looking for an rmt and transfer advice
    Current XI
    Ederson
    Mee, Dias, Shaw, Targett
    Salah, Gundo, Bruno, Maddy
    Kane, DCL
    Bench: Mendy, Raph, Bam, Dallas
    1.1 itb

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated

  24. markus808
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Thought Brighton's clean sheet was guaranteed (have Sanchez and Dunk, still good picks). 23 goal attempts to one says it all

  25. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    As a Dunk owner this has to be the most frustrating loss of a clean sheet in the history of FPL. Palace 27% possession and one touch inside the Brighton area. Dunk has racked up a good bps score as well.

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      1 SOT and 0 corners for Palace, that's bad

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

      Pope vs. Brighton happened literally a couple of weeks ago.

      That was just, if not more frustrating because Brighton barely even registered a chance.

      I've had both!

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

      Best touch of the weekend.

      Just typical FPL...

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

    Veltman YC

  27. Netters2018
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Do we think DCL rises tonight? Mixed signals on the two sites..71% and 96%

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

      Should be in all WC teams so I’d be doubtful.

      If the 0.1 really matters play it safe though.

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

      WC effect, just may survive but I expect a rise of over 100

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

        *if over 100

    3. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Potentially. He's being transfered in a lot. FPL Statistics shows him with 3 blue up arrows which means he's rising fast. Check it again later and see if it's close to 100%: http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/

      It's not 100% accurate but it's a good indication.

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

      Depends if you care about the 0.1m.

      If it is & Leeds/Southampton/Chelsea aren't important to you, possibly worth doing tonight since even if he doesn't rust tonight, tomorrow may be even closer.

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

    DGW26 FH team. G2G?

    Pickford
    Cancelo Shaw Targett
    Salah KDB Gundogan Bruno Barnes
    Kane DCL

    Fabri Mitchell Struijk Davis

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

      Not taking any chances on FH?

      Hate the kdb pick (although it’s en vogue)

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

        I have 0.2m ITV to get Sterling if KDB plays in Europe and might be rested

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

    I played WC and got three nailed City players in Dias, Edersen and Gundo. However, I feel bad letting Martinez go.

  30. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    All, does Ings get more points gw27 than bamford even though second game v city?Cheers

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      given the other game is against shu I'd say there is a decent chance yeah, but I have no idea which to keep tbh

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers tricky as bamford has better next game !