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Saka passed fit to feature as Aubameyang keeps his place in Arsenal starting XI

The two remaining Blank Gameweek 29 fixtures take place today, starting with West Ham United v Arsenal.

Kick-off at the London Stadium is at 15:00 GMT.

It’s mostly positive news on the teamsheet front concerning the most-owned Fantasy Premier League assets on show.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.5m) was omitted for disciplinary reasons in the north London derby last weekend but he returned to the Arsenal starting XI in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday and keeps his place this afternoon.

The Gabon international looks set to be deployed on the right flank in east London, with Alexandre Lacazette (£8.2m) still leading the line.

Aubameyang is one of three players who are recalled to Mikel Arteta’s line-up after missing out against Tottenham Hotspur, with Pablo Mari (£4.4m) and Callum Chambers (£4.5m) returning to the defence.

Emile Smith Rowe (£4.2m), Gabriel (£4.9m) and Cedric Soares (£4.6m) are all benched.

Willian (£7.5m) misses out through injury but Bukayo Saka (£5.3m) has made a swift return from the hamstring strain that forced him off at half-time of the win over Spurs.

There are two changes for the Hammers from the side that were beaten by Manchester United last week.

Club captain Mark Noble (£4.5m) and young defender Ben Johnson (£3.9m) are benched, as loanee Jesse Lingard (£6.1m) and Said Benrahma (£6.0m) return to David Moyes’ starting XI.

Pablo Fornals (£5.9m) is still sidelined.

Having operated in a more conservative wing-back system last weekend, West Ham look to be back in a 4-2-3-1 this afternoon.

Lingard and Aubameyang were both transferred in by over half a million Fantasy managers ahead of the Gameweek 29 deadline.


West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Dawson, Diop, Cresswell, Rice, Soucek, Bowen, Lingard, Benrahma, Antonio.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Chambers, Mari, Luiz, Tierney, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Aubameyang, Lacazette.

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  1. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    2 goals for West Ham in 17 minutes means 10 goals in 90 minutes no?

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Sounds about right

  2. el polako
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Lingard (c) - my boy !!!!

    1. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Well done - switched out of it.

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 days ago

        Played FH this week so decided to have a little fun.

        Thanks.

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 days ago

          Couldn't see more than I goal for WH in this one so decided it was pointless.

          Whoops 🙂

    2. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Nice one!
      Kane captain, have lingard

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 days ago

        Didn't include Kane at all, very nervous about later.

        1. Gizzachance
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 days ago

          Ling already got goal an assist in the bag, still over hour to go to,

  3. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Might bench Dcl instead of Lingardinho next gw.

    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Same

    2. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Fur sure

  4. Gizzachance
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Lingard raph gundo, add jota to that, few quid in the bank !

    1. Salalalalah
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Add Mount or Saka and its 5 mids

  5. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Lingard really is proving a lot of doubters wrong, including myself. I think he can do worse than secure a permanent move from United > West Ham. Fair play Jese.

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      I hope you’re now right that Grealish doesn’t show!

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 days ago

        Grealish not playing again this season

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 days ago

          Eh?

      2. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 days ago

        Haha i didn’t mean to come off as rude pal. I meant it that Grealish is almost a certain no show. You’re good IMO

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 days ago

          The real question is why you would start Grealish vs. Spurs over an in-form Lingard 😉

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 days ago

            I know, stupid rushed decision in my 5 minute made FH team

        2. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 days ago

          I hope so! Feels like he’s so important to that team that he could be risked even if not fully fit

  6. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    For being a striker, Antonio doesnt spend much time in the 16m box.

  7. Random Name
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    I will never stop saying this. Arsenal sold the wrong goalkeeper

    1. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Leno is a great keeper, but does increasingly look an error

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Leno has been very good this season

      1. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 days ago

        Dosen't really do clean sheets do

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 days ago

          More to do with the rest of the defense I think

      2. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 days ago

        No he hasn't. He's been average at best.

    3. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Looks a poorer decision by the week

    4. Effe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      They always do: Fabianski, Szczesny, Martinez, the list goes on...

  8. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Johnson fodder means I’m now stuck with 3 WHU (Antonio & Cresswell) and can’t get JLingz in directly at least until WC! Dammit!

  9. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    I’m feeling less smug with Trossard (c), but happy to also have lingard.

    Less happy with Tierney and lacazette at the moment!

  10. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Get in Lingard. Wish I was brave enough to captain him

    Also should have gone with my hunch and ignore Arsenal completely on FH. That would have put Antonio and Bamford in first 11, but you can't have them all.

    I am happy

    You?

    1. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Mate, Arsenal too inconsistent to rely for such an important chip like FH

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 days ago

        I had important projects can't spend time on tinkering like in the past. I might take a break next year. If I had more time probably would have forget about Arsenal. I thought West Ham will win and somehow ended hedging my bets

        1. The Red Devil
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 days ago

          Ah, fair enough, I just meant overall, Arsenal could beat city one game & then lose to Burnley next game

    2. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Should have, could have, would have. I chose Trossard over Lingard as I have Antonio, long way for me to feel happy ha

  11. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Lord lingard on his way to match Trossard returns in mere 20 minutes, Lord lingard for a reason!
    (Kudos to those who got both on FH)

  12. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    This gw was suppose to be very dull...lol.

    Should have fh after all.

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Feeling similar. GW33 better be a goal fest

  13. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Just look how close Brewster came to finally scoring.

    https://streamable.com/oinl7k

  14. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Xakha has so many bad passes

  15. Agger
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    76 points with 60 minutes of Lingard, Antonio and Cresswell to come and Martinez.

    Is that any good?

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Nice joke

    2. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Fantastic first two posts!

    3. FantasyTony
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Average for a non-FH team I thnk.

    4. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      2 posts in a month - both bragging

      No that’s not good

    5. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      yawn

    6. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      average on here

    7. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Two posts this year, must try harder 🙂

    8. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      *74 with 60 mins of lingard, lacazette and Tierney to come

    9. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Soucek og

  16. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Leaving FPL aside I’m really happy for Lingard. Showing just how good a player he is this last wee while.

  17. Jon Snow
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Lingard bro relax, my rank is dropping

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      You have Trossard?

      1. Jon Snow
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 days ago

        I don't, only have Antonio and didn't want to take a hit on a potentially low scoring week

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 days ago

          🙁

  18. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Antonio doesn't play up front anymore does he?

  19. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    any goss on son ? lingard first on my bench ...

    1. Hooky
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Luke?

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 days ago

        nope

        1. Hooky
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 days ago

          Must be Matt then

  20. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Rank down almost 20k and dropping fast. Need those Spurs boys to show up.

    1. estheblessed
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Spurs often let down.

  21. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Was debating Leno vs Mendy for goalie after WC. Debate over.

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      🙂

  22. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    FPL is a funny old game. My absolute hatred of lingard made me refuse to get him in. I knew this would happen

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Why do you hate him?

      1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 days ago

        His stupid dancing every time he scored against us. He’s so annoying

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 days ago

          Its just a celebration. Let the kid have some fun.

          1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 8 days ago

            He’s nearly 30

    2. Tango74
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Why do u hate Lingard ?

      1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 days ago

        See above. Also has acted like he’s prime Messi for years and been crap. Making him being good now even more painful

        1. Hooky
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 days ago

          He might actually sell some of his JLingz clothing now that he's not being so rubbish. He does have a very annoying face

          1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 8 days ago

            Thank you, I’m not alone. Appears I am alone in not owning him but it’s a hill I’m willing to die on.

            1. Hooky
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 8 days ago

              I'm the same with Vardy. Never owned him, even when they won the league!

              1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 8 days ago

                Ha! I respect a man of principle. Some things are bigger than FPL

  23. JBG
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Happy I didn't bring in a Arsenal defender for this horsesh*t GW at least. But regret not putting C on Lingard, only VC.

  24. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Any chance Bale and Kane to be rested?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Benched Lingard?

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 days ago

        Antonio not Lingard. Lingards starts for sure

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Almost 0. Sorry your Lingard points are gonna stay benched...

    3. Effe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      No

    4. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      You got Bamford or Trossard on our bench perhaps?

    5. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Doubt it. They need top four now they’re out of the Europa.

  25. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Any word on Son's fitness today?

  26. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Always feels better when you're rewarded for making brave calls. Just need a Kane 2 pointer now so that Trossard and Lingard captainers get the full benefits.

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Kane hattrick and they’ll have made a mistake

      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 days ago

        You're a genius.

      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 days ago

        oh yes that's likely to happen with Son out against that Villa defence.

  27. estheblessed
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Lingard VC any chance Kane doesn't play!

    Really tho ... Any news on Son?

  28. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    It's just been one of those seasons for me. Can't get anything right. One last chance on my GW31 WC to fix things...

  29. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Spurs current situation is pretty bad, but arsenal aren't exactly covering themselves in glory are they?

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 days ago

      Arsenal has been like this since before Wenger left.. Nothing new here.

  30. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 days ago

    Chambers gonna get pneumonia the way they are running past him.