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Kane and Son start as Llorente returns for Leeds

Two Premier League matches kick off at 2pm BST today – Burnley v Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur v Watford.

At Burnley, Sean Dyche makes just one change as Ashley Westwood (£5.4m) recovers from a toe injury to replace Jack Cork (£4.5m) in the Clarets engine room, while Ashley Barnes (£5.5m) partners Chris Wood (£6.9m) up front.

For Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United, Diego Llorente (£4.5m) returns at centre-half with Junior Firpo (£4.9m) and Mateusz Klich (£5.5m) missing from the matchday squad.

As expected, Patrick Bamford (£7.9m) leads the line, with Raphinha (£6.5m), Rodrigo (£6.4m) and Jack Harrison (£5.9m) supporting him.

Meanwhile, Harry Kane (£12.3m) starts his first Premier League match of the season for Tottenham Hotspur following his mid-week European brace, with Lucas Moura (£6.5m) dropping out of the starting XI.

Moussa Sissoko (£4.5m) is straight into the Watford side to face his former club following his move from Spurs last week, along with Joshua King (£5.5m), Francisco Sierralta (£4.4m) and Juraj Kucka (£5.5m).

GAMEWEEK 3 LINE-UPS

Burnley XI: Pope, Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor, Gudmundsson, Brownhill, Westwood, McNeil, Wood, Barnes

Subs: Hennessey, Bardsley, Collins, Thomas, Pieters, Cork, Lennon, Rodriguez, Vydra

Leeds XI: Meslier, Lllorente, Struijk, Cooper, Ayling, Phillips, Dallas, Raphinha, Rodrigo, Harrison, Bamford.

Subs: Klaesson, Cresswell, Forshaw, Summerville, McCarron, Costa, Roberts, Gelhardt, Shackleton

Spurs XI: Lloris, Tanganga, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilon, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Alli, Bergwijn, Son, Kane

Subs: Gollini, Doherty, Romero, Winks, Gil, Lo Celso, Sessegnon, Moura, Davies

Watford XI: Bachmann, Cathcart, Troost-Ekong, Sierralta, Masina, Kucka, Etebo, Sissoko, Sarr, Dennis, King

Subs: Elliot, Ngakia, Rose, Louza, Cleverley, Sema, Fletcher, Kabasele, Hernandez

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  1. R.C
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Son is going to blank here, he's playing on the right

    1. L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      he was just in the box...

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Has he never ever scored playing from the right before?

      1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        City GW1

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          This was exactly what I was going to say next. Beat me to it! Fabulous strike.

      2. R.C
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Probably a few but not as many as from the left side

    3. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yep, you're right Nuno might aswell tale him off now.

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      He scored from the right against City. But I do think he's better on the left

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        ?? He was the striker in that game

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Yes but his goal came from a run on the right

        2. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          He came from the right, from outside the box.

  2. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Why is nuno such a defensive coach. All spurs do is sit back and send long balls. Kane Isn't vardy. They need to play some possession based build up football

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      They dont have Bruno

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Most boring manager in the league, no vested interest but will actually do a jig if he gets sacked

      • jackruet
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I will stay away from spurs to be sure

      • Pedersen
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        But their defense? Should make good cs points

    3. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sloppy passing from Spurs.

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I thought Burnley just hoofed up long balls against Liverpool because they didn't get much of the ball but they're still doing it here plenty. Can be awful to watch apart from the likes of McNeil

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        If it works, why not?

      2. F_Ivanovic
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I mean they're not going to get much of the ball vs Leeds either are they?

    5. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Any early suggestions which game should I watch?

      1. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Burnley Leeds is the only one on sky

        1. Konstaapeli
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          No sky where I live. But plenty of streams 😆

          1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Expect a knock at the door

            1. Konstaapeli
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Always

      2. el polako
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Watching Spurs game and so far pretty OK both teams already had chances.

        1. Konstaapeli
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers. Just put that on.

      3. JBG
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Burnley - Leeds mostly midfield battle, just like Dyche likes it. Lots of stop in play, as far as I've seen.

    6. One Man
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      What position is Gundogan playing missed recent City games. Is he playing far forward ?

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Forward, deep, forward, rorated, deep, rotated, forward, deep, rotated.

        1. One Man
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Started all 3 so far with DeB out.

        2. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Then rotated some more

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

      Leeds playing 3-3-3-1?

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        352 but when WBs push up they'll join one of Rodrigo/Bamford in the more advanced part of midefield.

    8. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Bamford goal please.

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        This, big differential

    9. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Spurs seems clusless in attack

    10. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      How’s Raph doing?

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Pretty invisible so far

        1. james 101
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers B

    11. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Brownhill YC

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Season over

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Fudgy?

    12. Fer Fuch's Ake
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      The much maligned Moura is needed to boost the transition game and ball recovery

    13. R.C
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Another Lloris 9+ pointer here

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Maybe

    14. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Super Sonday?

    15. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Spurs look so boring

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        This is Nuno

        1. R.C
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          King of anti-football

        2. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          That but Watford parking the bus isn't helping

      2. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Kane Son out!

    16. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Is Tanganga nailed? If he's first choice he might be a better pick than Dier/Sanchez.

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thumbtacked

        1. Hulk Smash
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Any reason why Aurier has had no minutes? Injury or fitness problems etc?

          1. The Knights Template
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Don't know sorry

          2. FPL Hitman
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            He is looking to leave Spurs. Spurs actually looking for another RB in the market

            1. Hulk Smash
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Good to know, thanks.

      2. Fabreghastly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        He's not looking good enough today

        1. james 101
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          To be fair, he doesn’t get to choose what he’s wearing, and there’s only so much you can do with his hair…

    17. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I can feel Kanes depression through the TV

      1. jackruet
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        No creative play

      2. Baberto
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Tbf Hojberg seems the only one in tempo till now

    18. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Burnley Leeds looks worse than Sunday League football so far

      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Burnley are so boring

      2. JBG
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Barnes typifies the way Dyche sets his team up.

    19. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Son please blank-non owner

      1. OLD Rafiki
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        and he will.

    20. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ffs I hate the way Burnley play.

    21. Licky
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ashley Barnes' whole game is just roughing players up and fouling.

      1. Sam (Team Sam)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Agreed, he's absolutely awful.

        Dyche uses these tactics every game, but often doesn't get called out on it.

        He also has the cheek to accuse opponents of fouling lots.

    22. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ashley Barnes YC for a horrible tackle on Dallas

      1. BeaversWithAttitude
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Seen players booted for less!

    23. Thanos
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looked more like a RC for Barnes... Was an awful challenge

    24. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Time to sell Kane and Son. 30 minutes and no goal or assist

      1. Thanos
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yep, Son cap fail 🙁

      2. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I know you're trying to make fun of people who'll say that but they genuinely look really mediocre.

    25. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Why hasnt Son scored yet?

      1. Baberto
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Don't be such a harsh parent!

    26. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Barnes is a player that is in the wrong profession, if you want to hurt your opponents deliberately there are other sports where that is legal

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Rugby player that ended up playing football.

    27. L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      why is Dier taking it lmao

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        He always takes the long DFKs

      2. chocolove
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Just noticed?

    28. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Wtf is wrong with alli. Looks least interested

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        So what you are saying is, he looks like the same Alli as we have seen the last what, 4 years?

        1. Nightcrawler
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I havent been watching a lot of spurs esepcailly when he's been playing

      2. Baberto
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        His hairstyle to begin with

    29. Licky
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Any idea what price Cornet will come in at? Burnley fixtures don't look to bad in a few weeks.

      1. Sim Simma
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cornettos are like £2

        1. Differentiator
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Prefer mars bar ice creams

      2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Where does he play?

    30. Viprin
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Reguilon hardly goes up