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

    Oh Dier...

    1. Life_Ban
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      It was a Dier display...

  2. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Ronaldo cap here. Who else got onto the gravy train?

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Isn’t Ronaldo cap what the French call a condom?

      Sure I read that somewhere…..

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

        Using protection should be encouraged

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I use shin pads…..not the most comfortable, but does the job

          1. La Roja
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            😀

    2. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I didn;t and Captained Bruno, 50% of top 10K put CR7 as C, I am hoping for the differential

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Same boat as me … could be gold … could be, well, some cheap metal that doesn’t come to mind …

    3. dshv
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Me

    4. N1ceguyEdd1e
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      My drunken self did last night... hope he gets it right

  3. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Play one:
    a) Reguilon (CHE)
    b) Cash (EVE)
    c) Ayling (new)

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      C

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      For GW5?

      Gotta wait til GW4 is done.

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

        Of course I'll wait, probably until the last day. I wanted to know people's initial opinion.

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Unless all games are finished it will be looking for a needle in a haystack.

        2. OptimusBlack
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Too early bro

  4. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Dier disaster

  5. 2001: A Space Origi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    at least leave the RMT and squad selection questions until after the matches today?? Surely...

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

      I second that!

  6. HonestBlatter
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Why o why oh DIER

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

    Just got Dier this gw. Lame

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Had him all season. Gutted.

    2. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yep, hadn't considered all week and then a last second switch away from Wolves 4.5

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

    Lads, how do injuries work in the game again? Flagged and price freezes for a time? I have forgotten.

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

      Flagged and no price lock. Only price locked when they go from red flag to available (or sold/loaned to another league, I think).

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

        Cheers and thanks!

  9. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Would you keep ferran Torres for next week as well or do Torres —->raphinha using FT?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Torres CF for City.

      Best to wait on any moves right now.

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Wouldn’t even think about it until this weeks over … a lot could change …

    3. Daniyal
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Torres has southampton at home next so that could be quite profitable even in case of a 20-30 min late cameo so definitely keep imo

    4. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'd keep for SOU home, definitely

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

    I've been trying to buy the new Venezia FC jersey for over a month, but they've been sold out the whole time. The jersey can be picked up on Etsy for half the RRP. Anyone have any experience with buying jerseys from traders on Etsy?

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

      Are you buying it because of their marketing strategy?

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

        Yes, I'm hoping to look like a hot babe if I wear it :DDD

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure but everyone knows when you buy from Wish you never get what you paid for.

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

      Etsy shirts tend to be fakes

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

        Yeah, I was wondering that. I don't know how they can get away with selling them. I guess I'll hold out for the real thing. Venezia need all the support they can get. Shame they're having trouble with supplies.

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

          Yeah, that Venezia kit, the new Ajax Bob Marley inspired third kit and the map style Athletico Mineiro shirt are near impossible to get at the moment

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

            That Atletico one's gorgeous.

          2. FPL Joker
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            I ordered the latter from Brazil over a month ago. It never arrived. I ordered a version on Ali Express too. It was crap.

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

              Good to know about Ali Express. Cheers!

              1. It’s A Joke
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                I believe, even thought he one I got was fake, it looks better in a picture than on.

                1. It’s A Joke
                  • 13 Years
                  2 years, 7 months ago

                  * the one he got was

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

                    Yeah, in fairness they aren't my colours. Shame, good looking top.

              2. FPL Joker
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                Yeah, give them a miss. Knock off nigels.

            2. It’s A Joke
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              What did you do about the one from Brazil?

              1. FPL Joker
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                Contacted the credit card company. No way I was buying it on anything but a credit card.

    4. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Is the Venezia one the one with the winged lion on the orange pillar?

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

        No, that's last season's one. I'd feel a bit self-conscious wearing something with a large phallic column rising up my torso.
        https://shop.veneziafc.it/

  11. Nimby
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    What a dreadful load of nonsense this match has been so far.

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

      Don't worry...this is just the dry bread the waiter brings before the stuffed mushrooms, white cheddar mashed potatoes and prime rib all arrive. Maybe a red wine reduction, some sauteed onion...

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

        Dessert?

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

          Homemade Crème Brûlée with whipped mascarpone carmelization?

          1. 2001: A Space Origi
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Stop, I'm bloody starving now...

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

            That sounds like Ronaldo (c) hattrick. Lovely.

  12. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Transfered Dier out on WC, fpl complete!

  13. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Thank you dier for the beginning of the gw

  14. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Only one shot in this match so far lol

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

      Boring, boring Tottenham

    2. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I know, I jumped on the skybet boost for Kane 1+ x OST for even money too, come on Kane, you can get 1...

      1. 2001: A Space Origi
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        *SOT

  15. Muchentuchel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    who is this Skipp guy? He's awful.

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

      Not even on the pitch

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

      He’s rubbish

      1. tommo1989
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        He went off injured for the U21’s the other night and doesn’t look fit

    3. jimmyharte
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You are clueless pal.

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

    Why is anti football Nuno's game the first game ffs

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      only way is up

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

    On WC. And LiveFPL says "differential". Now that's not a good sign!

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      somewhere between 50-70% is optimal

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

        Alright. Says 53%

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

      41% here

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

        Wow! On WC too?

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

    Kane hat trick would put the cat amongst the pigeons

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

      A single goal would be a surprise

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

      Maupay more likely to score HT than Kane.

  19. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Random fact of the day:

    Jamie Vardy is older than Micah Richards

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

      And Ronaldo is older than Rooney.

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

    Tottenham to do an invincibles this season and win the league, beautiful football

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

      🙄

  21. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Typical scrappy encounter between 2 midtable clubs

    1. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks lol - I will take midtable now please 😀

  22. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Been looking forward to this GW. 11 minutes, a Dier sucker punch to the face.

  23. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Need Palace to now score so that the Dier one pointer doesn't hurt much.

  24. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Why is double LFC, City, Chelsea and UTD calling me?

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

      Wrong number

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

      Cause they’re the 4 best teams in the league

    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      PPI

    4. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I think thats a good base and you adjust 3:1 based on fixtures

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yup

  25. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    I’d rather to watch Relegation El Classico between Arsenal and Norwich than this shitfest.

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      😆

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      😀

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      haha for sure, it's hurting my eyes!

  26. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Terrible game, the style of both teams is terrible.

  27. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    How deep is Kane playing

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

  28. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Took a punt on Lukaku (c) with 1 m itb to upgrade to Ronaldo before he rises. Anyone else?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hardly a punt

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Someone must have

    3. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Just keep Lukaku

  29. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Palace dominant.

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

      u cant say that...

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

      Gosh, we're still doing this racist thing, even in 2021.

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

        Flag the post guys rather than commenting

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Errr…….

    4. Harry the Hack
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      dude that aint cool

    5. Rassi
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ban

      1. Mmm sausages
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        This. Racist idiot.

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

      Shut your mouth you muppet

    7. jia you
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      ok poor choice of words, rag doll I mean

      1. Burger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Don't worry, I think we all know what you meant..

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          cheers