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Harrison absent with coronavirus as Raphinha and Bamford start

Gameweek 5 gets underway on Tyneside this evening as Newcastle United play host to Leeds United.

Kick-off is at 20:00 BST.

Raphinha and Patrick Bamford, both of whom were the subject of some internet-fuelled injury rumours during the week, start for the visitors this evening.

Marcelo Bielsa has made two changes from the side that lost to Liverpool, both of which are enforced.

Daniel James makes his first start for Leeds since his summer move from Manchester United, replacing Jack Harrison. The outgoing winger has tested positive for Covid-19.

Mateusz Klich comes in for the injured Diego Llorente, meanwhile, with Luke Ayling seemingly set to move over to centre-half in the absence of Pascal Struijk and Robin Koch.

Steve Bruce makes one change from the 4-1 defeat at Manchester United last weekend.

Goalkeeper Karl Darlow, who missed the start of the season after suffering from the after-effects of Covid-19, replaces Freddie Woodman, who injured himself in training during the week.

GAMEWEEK 5 LINE-UPS

Newcastle United XI: Darlow, Clark, Lascelles, Hayden, Ritchie, Manquillo, Almiron, Willock, Longstaff, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin

Subs: Gillespie, Schar, Lewis, Hendrick, Krafth, Fernandez, Fraser, Murphy, Gayle

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Ayling, Klich, Cooper, Firpo, Phillips, Raphinha, Dallas, James, Rodrigo, Bamford.

Subs: Klaesson, Roberts, Cresswell, Summerville, McCarron, Shackleton, Greenwood, Kenneth

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  1. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ritchie really has a temper problem...

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He's the type of chap that I reckon gets super aggresive with a few pints in him.

      1. The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Wouldn't want to spill his beer.

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

        He gets super aggresive just by placing the order for a few pints :-p

  2. mezza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    We need a big chance missed from ASM to give Raph the 3 bonus

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

      any big chance for the Saint will be a goal , don't hold your breath

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

    Darlow getting really cheap saves, catching Raphinha for BPS.

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

    Leeds look toothless up front.

  5. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bamford down

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

      Can't tell if stamped in his foot/ankle or something else

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

        Bit of a twist I guess then

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

    Bamford winner incoming I reckon ? You ? X

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

      Oh

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

    Bamford a massive disappointment

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He did get an assist for his owners so could be worse!

  8. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Rodrigo playing very well from a non fpl point of view.

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

      Lol. Both team is spineless

  9. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What is a 'net zero carbon match'? Are all the players cycling to the game?

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sugar Free

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

      No farting allowed during the game I think

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

        *sorry that's the 'net zero methane' match

      2. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Lol

    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sounds awful gimmicky, do young millennials fall for that type of thing?

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

        No floodlights. Play in the dark

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Haha well done. Didn’t Asian betting syndicates try that carbon neutral trick a few times?

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rubbish all the trucks, electric, etc how can that be carbon neutral?

    5. gilean
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No diamond earrings allowed

    6. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The XR melts are going to glue themselves to the team buses to get it called off

      1. Oi! Shadders!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        What you said doesn't actually make any sense.

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          One of my better reviews

    7. Z3US
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Probably bought a load of carbon credits. So whilst still emitting the same, throwing money at it allows them to be net carbon neutral.

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

    Bamfy ankle

  11. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Joe Linton is a not fit to play at this level

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

      He perfectly threaded the pass to in between two players 😆

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hard to believe jolinton is Brazilian. He is the Brazilian version of James Collins.

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

    Bam pinged.

  13. Bushwhacker
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    First year delirium dying down, Leeds look very average, Bielsa will disappear next year.

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

      A bit harsh on Bielsa. He's got the goods. Premier League honeymoon is a hard lesson. Some wise spending should help. I'm a fan of his, and not tied to Leeds in any way.

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

        I'm a huge fan, I love his total football approach, but he slinks off when things go sideways. He pulled amazing feats out of this squad last year, this year they seem stunted.

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Badly need a box to box mid and a commanding centre back. Bissmoma and Lascelles would be ideal for them

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

        We don't need Lascelles, we just need Llorente to stay fit.

  14. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    pinged ankle

  15. SkyByBo
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Newcastle must have someone better than Joelinton. Just a random Geordie out of the crowd should do it...

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      well Wilson would be up there - Joelinton as a back up makes more sense.

  16. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Joelinton is such a waste of space...

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

    Odds on Spurs and Chelsea finishing 0-0 in the so called 'Net Zero' match

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

      Eh? Care to elaborate?

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

          Thanks, very interesting. Every little thing to help the environment counts. Hope this is more than gimmick.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not with the defence we'll be wheeling out.

  18. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bam and Raph both injured lol

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

      Wait. Raph went out with an injury?

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He didn’t don’t worry. Only ayling injury.

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

    Potentially bad ankle knack there for bambam

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

      He's back in. He's fine.

  20. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    NewC have Gayle on the bench got to be better than Linton??

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I honestly think he is. Can nick a goal always gives 100%

  21. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Re. Raphinha

    FPL Juninho (Chris)
    @FPL_Juninho
    ·
    7m
    His thigh was clearly taped up first half. Was likely something in the rumours.

    Bielsa bringing him off early likely saving him from coming off injured

  22. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Bamford the next Jon Stead?

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Jon Stead

  23. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bummedford

  24. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Darlow threatening Raph's baps 🙁

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Get away Darlow

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

    Ive had 1 point in 5 games for Firpo

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

      My worst punt ever

    2. Khark
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      ouch

    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Performances do not reflect the hype

  26. Samwise
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bamford essential!!!!!!

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      was that necessary?

  27. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How was Firpo a Barca player...

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

      Hes got me 1 point in 5 games, worst punt. Absolute mongoloid haha

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

      Did he ever start for them? Or was just a part of the squad?

  28. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bamford doing anything?

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

      Sweating.

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He did a lot of pointing must be tiring

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

    Bamford still limping

    1. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Seems to be running it off now

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

    Bam clearly not ok. Welcome back then Antonio. Sounds awful I know. Hope he’s not too badly hurt.

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

      If it was bad he'd be subbed off. He's still playing.

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

        Look at him

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

      He was carrying an injury too, he even said it after the last match

    3. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He is running fine now lol

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

        ”Fine”

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

        If thats fine, my nan runs fine. And she’s been gone for years.

        1. DontPiqueTooSoon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          He’s running fine now

        2. DycheDycheBaby
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Overreacting much...jeez

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

            XD