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Son absent as Royal is handed Spurs debut

Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur, the first of eight Premier League fixtures on a busy Saturday, gets Gameweek 4 underway at Selhurst Park.

Kick-off is at 12:30 BST.

The headline team news is the absence of Son Heung-min, who Nuno Espirito Santo had intimated would miss this fixture with a calf problem picked up over the international break.

Santo makes three changes to the side that began the win over Watford in the Lilywhites’ last Premier League outing.

Steven Bergwijn is, like Son, injured, while Davinson Sanchez misses out as he needs to follow Covid-19 quarantine protocols having being involved with Colombia over the last week.

Emerson Royal comes in for his debut at right-back, while Harry Winks and Lucas Moura also start.

Patrick Vieira names the same starting XI from Crystal Palace’s 2-2 draw at West Ham United in Gameweek 3.

Summer signings Odsonne Edouard, Will Hughes and Michael Olise take their place on the bench.


GAMEWEEK 4 LINE-UPS

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Ward, Guehi, Andersen, Mitchell, Kouyate, McArthur, Gallagher, Zaha, Ayew, Benteke

Subs: Butland, Milivojevic, Tomkins, Olise, Hughes, Clyne, Edouard, Kelly, Riedewald

Tottenham XI: Lloris, Tanganga, Royal, Dier, Reguilon, Winks, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Alli, Kane, Moura

Subs: Gollini, Doherty, Gil, Rodon, Ndombele, Davies, Scarlett, Omole, Markanday

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  1. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone got Lukaku+Ronaldo? Whats your team like? I think I've got a team I could go with after GW7 but had no TAA. Thoughts?

    Sanchez
    Coady Shaw Reguilon
    Salah Jota Benrahma Raphinia Mount
    Lukaku Ronaldo

    1. Yome
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I do, with Antonio, Salah, Torres, gray, benrhama, TAA and 3*4.1

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez
      Trent, Rudiger, Christensen, Coady
      Salah, Raphinha, Harrison
      Luka, Ron, Wood

    3. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez
      TAA - Dier - Coady
      Salah - Raph - Sarr - Gray
      Ronaldo - Lukaku - Antonio
      0 itb & Bench: Ward, White, Livra, Gilmour

    4. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sanch / Steele
      TAA / Shaw / Coady / Liv / Williams
      Salah / Greenwood / Gray / Gilmour / Sissoko
      CR7 / Lukaku / Antonio

      Tradeoffs in defense and midfield, but there had to be.

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      it doesn’t work unless you want a rubbish bench, no TAA or playing some dodgy Watford, Wolves or Everton player ls as your second or third choice mids 😉

      1. moment
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Touché

      2. AIRMILES
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, I think the sacrifices are too great.

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          we have all tried it, but …

    6. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez
      TAA Marcal White Livra Williams
      Salah Jota Raph Gilmour Mendy
      Ronaldo Lukaku Antonio

    7. We Go Again
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Feel like you're missing out on a lot of value forwards (Antonio, DCL) to cater for that structure. You can only captain 1 player every week so I don't think its worth it

  2. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Let the games begin!

  3. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    20 years ago today,where does the time go. 🙁

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

      Crazy isn't it?

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I don't think any of us will forget where they were and what they were doing that day.
        Feels like it was yesterday.

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

          I was bunking off school I remember that much.

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Was on school before my Dad told me just after out of school gate

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I was doing a job in a pub in a neighboring town and while passing through the bar seeing everyone glued to the TV when i asked innocently whats the name of this movie,little did i know.

    3. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Holy... still remember coming back from school and seeing news on tv

    4. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yea, Its Time Out soon. 🙂

    5. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I was just reading this. I even saw a live video of how people fell out of the tower. I couldn’t watch it to the end. I am in tears now. It really hurts.

      Rest in Peace to those who lost their lives

    6. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Had reached New York the day before to meet my cousin. Was absolutely crazy. Feels like it was yesterday.

    7. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      It's mad, isn't it. I was a teenager in prison at the time. We'd just got back to the wing after playing football, and my mate came into my cell and said, 'put the TV , some people have flown planes into the world trade centre'. We were all just dumb, selfish kids, but it was a sombre mood that day.

  4. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    GW4
    Wildcards Played: 1,117,718
    Transfers Made: 28,985,870

    Wouldn't be surprised if they were records!

  5. The Senate
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Son non-owner here

    still behind the sofa as I don't have Kane, Reguilon (or Lukaku or Ronnie)

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Spurs dont have high ownership, so all good

  6. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez Steele

    TAA Shaw Coufal Tsimi Livramento

    Salah Bruno Gray Benny Gilmour

    CR7 Antonio Scarlett

    1FT & 0.3ITB

    Benny to Raph is an easy moves.

    I want to take Coufal out too, but for a hit does not make sense right?

    Wanted to bring DCL in.. but it is impossible.. it involves multiple hits..

  7. Crouching Tiger
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Went for Pukki instead of DCL. That allowed me to have Jota, Greenwood, Torres & Salah midfield and not needing to play 4.0 defenders every gameweek.

    My reasoning was that DCL seldomly scores more than one, and is not usually high on baps. We'll see whether that was a good shout.

  8. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Imagine if WH blank today.

    1. Crouching Tiger
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Just Benrahma blank is enough to cause a meltdown.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm expecting them to blank

    3. Red Red Robins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Could be a 1.1 or 1.0 game

  9. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Can someone do a meme of Emerson Royale holding some cheese please

    Ta

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Isn’t Emerson Royale what the French call a Big Mac?

      Sure I read that somewhere…

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I heard that a Kahuna burger is also one tasty burger.

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Scene from Pulp fiction emerges where Samuel L Jackson does a masterclass

  10. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    7 minutes gone and not one shot at target in this match...

    1. MGMT
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Going as expected

  11. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Dier looking like he is in trouble

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Did he just walk onto the pitch?

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        😀

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          😉

    2. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah he's favoring that leg. Dang it!

  12. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Wish we could just skip past this snore fest

  13. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Dier coming off

    1. Skogen89
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Lovely!

    2. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      that's gonna hurt about 800,000 managers!!

      1. Skogen89
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Well played Hugo Lloris there.. 😀

  14. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    That's dire for the owners..

    1. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Well done.

  15. Eh, just one more thing ...
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Subs already.

    DIER off injured RODON on …

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Well that’s a shocker of a start to the game week for owners …

  16. Thanos
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    First casualty for WCers!

    Dier off, Rondon on

    1. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      What does this have to do with wildcards?

      1. Skogen89
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Think about it, and you will understand

      2. MGMT
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Nothing really

  17. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Dier going off injured.

    Nearly got him on the wildcard too,missed a bullet there.

    1. Utopsis
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks a really bad injury too, poor lad. Just when he gets a manager showing faith in him, and with a chance to make it back into the England squad.

      Very unlucky, wish him speedy recovery.

  18. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Rod on

  19. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I have Dier. RIP my team.

  20. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Joe Rogan coming on

  21. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Heading off to Stamford Bridge now, first live game in ages. Can’t wait.

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hope Lukaku scores a debut hat trick for you pal

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

        Fingers crossed

    2. El Matador
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Enjoy!

      Had to sell my United ticket because I contracted Covid. Gutted!

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

        Get well soon mate!

      2. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Ooh bad luck mate! Hope it's mild and you recover soon.

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Enjoy … and enjoy some SW warm up beers first.

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

        SW?

        1. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          South west London … sorry that was a bit cryptic …

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

            Ah yes - think the pub has Beavertown which is pretty decent but a Tottenham area beer

            1. Eh, just one more thing ...
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Yup … Neck Oil is lovely

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

                And Gamma Ray

    4. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Have a pint for us

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

        Will do - think it’s Singha at the stadium

    5. Utopsis
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Setting off early mate! I'm still in bed after a late one last night 🙁

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

        I live out in Bucks and am getting lunch in a pub pre kick off

        1. Utopsis
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Nice! Enjoy - look out for the lad waving the homemade FFS banner 😉

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

            What does it say? I’m right by the Shed End at the far left of the East Stand

            1. Utopsis
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Haha that was a poor attempt at a joke

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

                No worries - have a good one

    6. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      enjoy! you'll love it!!

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

        Cheers fella

  22. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Rodon @ 4,4 … essential ?

  23. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    JRod 🙂

  24. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ronnie out on the OT pitch warming up. Looks in great shape….

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Fit as fiddle and all that

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He’s actually playing the fiddle now. Bruno is playing second fiddle….

        1. Gunneryank
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Have a like.

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      with the reserves ?

  25. WHUFCSmith23
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Doesn't look good for Dier, can barely move that leg. Hope he is alright.

  26. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Reguilón so far up the pitch. Need to do better on those crosses or maybe even try to go past the lonely defender.

  27. ralfb
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who’s best dier replacement ? 4.5 mil

    1. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Watch the 3pm's at least, then have a look at the other 4.5M or below and how they do, patience padawan!

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rodon ?

  28. Gunneryank
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Went back and forth for a good while deciding whether to start Dier or Coady....

    Guess who i chose? LOL FPL is a harsh mistress.

  29. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What happened to Dier? Knee problem?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Leg fell off

    2. Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ye. Or a dead leg og something.

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hyperextended his leg I think

  30. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this GW5 WC?

    Meslier
    TAA Reece Semedo White Livra
    Salah Jota Raphinha Sarr Allan
    Ron Bamford Jimenez

    Jota or Robbo(instead of White) depending upon Firmino's availability.

    Robbo gives a route to the 2nd Chelsea defender in GW7. While Jota is a route to Mount.

    Thoughts?