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Son returns as Mendy absent and James benched for Chelsea

In the final match of Gameweek 5, Tottenham Hotspur entertain Chelsea.

Kick-off is at 16:30 BST.

The big news for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers is that Son Heung-min (£10.0m) returns from injury and starts for Spurs, as does team-mate Eric Dier (£4.6m).

Cristian Romero (£4.9m) and Giovani Lo Celso (£5.9m) also feature in the XI having returned from quarantine, while the injuries sustained by Lucas Moura (£6.5m) and Steven Bergwijn (£6.0m) in the Europa Conference League keep them out.

Japhet Tanganga (£4.6m) is suspended after his red card in Gameweek 4.

As for Chelsea, goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (£4.9m) suprisingly starts with Edouard Mendy (£6.0m) absent from the squad.

Andreas Christensen (£5.0m) also gets the nod, which means Cesar Azpilicueta (£6.0m) will be deployed as a wing-back with Reece James (£5.6m) on the bench.

N’Golo Kante (£4.9m) returns from injury but Jorginho (£5.9m) and Mateo Kovacic (£5.1m) are preferred in central midfield, with Kai Havertz (£8.3m) and Mason Mount (£7.4m) supporting Romelu Lukaku (£11.6m)

GAMEWEEK 5 LINE-UPS

Tottenham XI: Lloris, Royal, Romero, Dier, Reguilon, Hojbjerg, Ndombele, Alli, Lo Celso, Son, Kane

Subs: Gollini, Doherty, Sanchez, Winks, Gil, Rodon, Skipp, Davies, Scarlett

Chelsea XI: Kepa, Christensen, Silva, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso, Mount, Havertz, Lukaku

Subs: Bettinelli, Chalobah, Kante, Werner, Saul, Chilwell, Ziyech, Hudson-Odoi, James

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

    James likely to come on if still 0-0 because I have Livra to come off my bench?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No point bothering about this now

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

      Would expect him to feature at any score.

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

        Really? Why when it’s tight? You wouldn’t want to disrupt the back line. On the other hand James could strengthen them…

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

          Attacking ability. Chelsea need to be winning a lot of games this season.

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

            Yeah true

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

      He does often come on for cameos. Would say fairly likely.

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

        Changed your grav Hazz?

    4. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      50/50

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

      He will come on despite the score

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

    Reguilon shoulda shot

  3. REDMOND IN SANDALS
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    son is just so good

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

      No

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      What's your son good at?

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

    Alli has aged 15 years since 2016/2017.

  5. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Lots of Chilwell owners in the crowd telling Alonso what they think of him.

  6. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    We think James will start next game or just swap him to Rudiger?

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

      Exactly what I’m thinking. He starts v Man C in my opinion

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      It's Man City. Leave that transfer for later, if ever

    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah he'll start. The uncertainty is annoying tho. I'll probably go with Rudi

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

    What's your favourite season of American Horror Story?

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

      Wrong time to ask mate

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        This

      2. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Match isn't going anywhere

        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Even so!

          1. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Alright I'll be back in an hour and a half 😛

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

      Haha how random! Looks like a decent series

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        🙂

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1 then 2. All sh*t after that

    4. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      2

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

    Son is essential.. too bad I can't get him for next GW

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      That's a huge statement

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

      I need to rob a bank to even consider Son.

    3. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I doubled on him and Kane in gw 3 when I used my WC and then he got injured. Sold to Jota and now I want to do it back again lol

    4. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Lol @ essential son

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

        He's playing OOP and is on all set pieces. Spurs playing attacking football. Yes he is!

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

          Not all set pieces

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

          He is to you mate no place for him unless its a weak af team .. dont forget his price .

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

            Exactly his price is what makes him value re: third premium

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

              You must lose one of Kaku Mo CR TAA to get him .. so thats the reason why them four are better and more explosive .

    5. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Salah + Trent > CR7 = Lukaku > Son, as things stand

  9. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Great game so far

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wow.. guess I'm watching something else :/.

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Interesting. Maybe I'm more invested, but I think it's gripping

        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I'm with you mate. Some just want open fast flowing pretend football. The individual battles, the shape, the passion in the crowd is proper gripping. Love it

          1. El Presidente
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yes most of us want to see positive attacking minded football, which clearly this 2 teams are unable to produce

            1. JBG
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Also this.

        2. JBG
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          No FPL assets and don't really like any of the teams. So guess that doesn't help when there is no real fast flowing football.

  10. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Spurs playing some neat stuff

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

    Breaking news: UEFA Champions League winners Ben Chilwell has retired from football after 5 months without any minutes playing

  12. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Joe Hart went from being a Premier League winner to losing at the Tony Macacroni Arena 😆

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

    Christy close

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

    Christensen messes up Kaku A

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

      Kaku won't get a sniff, I brought him in for a hit, never had one pay off

  15. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Christensen taking some Chalobah inspiration

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Is this Nathaniel Chalobahs brother?

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        According to Google, yup

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

    Christensen looks very good, fantastic distribution

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Benched next GW.

  17. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    James is gonna come on for a 1 pt cameo isn't he?

    100% blocking Livra points

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Most likely

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      100%

    3. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Oh yeah

  18. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    2FTs

    Jimenez and Jota > Son a d Dennis???

    Y or N

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

      Not

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No

    3. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers

  19. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How has Alonso been the safe Chelsea option so far this season 😆

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Coz he's a great fpl asset, and Tuchel is in a big money league...

  20. REDMOND IN SANDALS
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Torres to Sarr or save and play Duffy? Torres has some nice fixtures after Liverpool.

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

      I'm selling for sure

  21. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I’ve got Duffy 5 and Livra 5 to come off the bench with TAA and James out, Sure same situation for many in here.

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

      2 points from Ayling in for Trent for me.

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      James isn't out. He always cameos.

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

      Williams 0 here, Livra 3rd bench

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

      James could come on

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        No could about it

  22. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Would you do Jota to sarr or is this a panic move ? Thanks

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

      Give Jota one more week?

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Maybe wise yes cheers 🙂

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No need yet. (From a massive red arrrow 😆 )

    3. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      For free why not

    4. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Could be chasing yesterday's points. Sarr decent, but Watford are pants. Norwich are even worse

    5. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I would if it enables an upgrade you want elsewhere

    6. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers all might hold one more week 🙂

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        My mantra is 'if in doubt - stick it out'

  23. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Why didn’t he square it for Kane

    *Sigh*

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

      Alonso pulled him back.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Slide rule pass

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Because he didn't have it under control to do so

    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Stretching - couldn't really get much on it to be fair

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

    Gallagher or Zaha for Palace cover?

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Palace cover? Lol

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

        Ye thats what I said

        1. Big Hands Barry
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          No need. Avoid

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

            Each to their own I guess

    2. Chilli Heatwave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gallagher

    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Toss a coin really mate. Gallagher could end up more consistent, Zaha probably more explosive

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

      Gallacher

    5. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gallagher on set pieces, Zaha on pens. Both nearly equally involved in open play (think Rashford vs Bruno with Rash on pens)

      I'd go Gallagher for the funds

  25. Chilli Heatwave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Missed the United game, how did Ronaldo do? Any evidence I shouldn’t be shipping him out after next GW?

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

      Should've score 3-4 goals (2 pens)

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

      Quiet but still could have scored a hatty. Missed a big chance for brace and should have had at least one pen.

    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He scored. That's 4 in 3 matches. Didn't 'do' alot, but right place, right time. My angle is to keep with Ronnie - Tuchel could be Pep's little brother

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

      A lot of shots. 2+ denied pens. Easy hold, especially against the current Everton defence

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

      Sell: refs are boycotting giving him penalties by the looks of it 😀

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Of his 3 appeals, 1 was a defo, 2 were grasping.

    6. 1984 TC
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gonna be picking up a lot of yellows in the future for diving in the box. A FPL liability imo…

      Hehe!

      Attack this guy, attack!!!

    7. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1 clear pen not given and one big chance missed. Apart from the goal

  26. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Why ppls dumping torres?
    After 0-0 he will be main attacker for city 🙂

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

      Exactly this!!!

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

      Yes because he always scores

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

      Next two fixtures & KDB/Foden back in the Pep roulette mix...

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

      Transfers are basically a function of previous points scored

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

      Depends on injury to Raphina. If he is out, he takes priority over shipping out Torres.

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

    FFS Lukaku ain't getting anything here, 0-0

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Needed a hattrick to break even on my pre-wildcard squad. 15 points down a lot better than last years 40 points tho. Cheers Wolves. Again.

  28. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    For anyone having a bad week this should cheer you up. Sold Toney and benrahma for my WC and livra would have come off the bench for taa..( might still if James doesn't show).

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

      Well I sold Toney, Benrahma, Salah and Duffy.
      And Livra 3rd on bench with Semedo coming on for TAA

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

        You sold Mo?! Wow……

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

          Never understand decisions like that

    2. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I have triple wolves defense (1 point for the 3 of them)
      No bench for TAA,Torres so that’s 1 point between 5 my starters….
      I knew the risks!

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

    Havertz having a horrid time today

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      So playing his usual game so far, in his Chelsea career that is.

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

        except for that time he scored the winning goal in the champions league final.....

  30. Viprin
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Lots of jammy points coming off the bench resulting to a red arrow

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

      Looking forward to my Williams points