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Raphinha and Digne passed fit to start as Antonio returns from ban

Following the lunchtime double-header at Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford, four more Premier League matches kick off at 15:00 BST: Everton v Norwich City, Leeds United v West Ham United, Leicester City v Burnley and Watford v Newcastle United.

There were injury worries aplenty for Leeds going into this afternoon’s game but Raphinha makes a swift recovery from a hip problem and starts at Elland Road.

Luke Ayling isn’t involved, however, and Jack Harrison is only among the substitutes.

Patrick Bamford was ruled out of this fixture with an ankle problem.

West Ham bring back Michail Antonio after the striker served a one-match ban last weekend, with Nikola Vlasic the man to make way.

Watford are unchanged from the team that beat Norwich, while Newcastle make just one alteration from their draw with Leeds as Federico Fernandez replaces the injured Jamaal Lascelles. Joe Willock had been ruled out this match by Steve Bruce but is fit to feature from kick-off.

There is just a single change to the Everton side that lost 3-0 to Aston Villa in their last league outing, with Jordan Pickford back to replace Asmir Begovic between the posts. Lucas Digne has shaken off a midweek calf problem and starts.

Daniel Farke makes two changes to the Norwich City side that lost 3-1 to Watford, with Pierre Lees-Melou and Ben Gibson replacing Billy Gilmour and Milot Rashica. The Canaries appear to have stuck with the wing-back system they employed in the EFL Cup in midweek.

Ademola Lookman makes his first Premier League start for Leicester. He replaces the benched James Maddison in Brendan Rodgers’ only change from Gameweek 5.

Sean Dyche has made two tweaks, with summer signing Maxwel Cornet and Matej Vydra coming in for Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Ashley Barnes.

GAMEWEEK 6 LINE-UPS

Everton XI: Pickford, Godfrey, Keane, Mina, Digne, Allan, Doucoure, Gray, Townsend, Iwobi, Rondon.

Subs: Begovic, Lonergan, Kenny, Holgate, Gordon, Davies, Branthwaite, Simms, Dobbin.

Norwich City XI: Krul, Aarons, Gibson, Hanley, Kabak, Williams, Normann, Lees-Melou, McLean, Pukki, Sargent.

Subs: Gunn, Rupp, Gilmour, Dowell, Rashica, Tzolis, Giannoulis, Idah, Omobamidele.

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Shackleton, Cooper, Cresswell, Firpo, Phillips, Raphinha, Klich, Dallas, James, Rodrigo.

Subs: Hjelde, Drameh, Harrison, McCarron, Greenwood, Klaesson, Roberts, Gelhardt, Summerville.

West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Zouma, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Soucek, Rice, Fornals, Bowen, Benrahma, Antonio.

Subs: Areola, Diop, Dawson, Johnson, Kral, Noble, Vlasic, Lanzini, Yarmolenko

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel, Pereira, Soyuncu, Vestergaard, Bertrand, Tielemans, Ndidi, Soumare, Lookman, Vardy, Barnes.

Subs: Ward, Castagne, Evans, Dewsbury-Hall, Albrighton, Maddison, Pérez, Iheanacho, Daka.

Burnley XI: Pope, Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor, Cornet, Westwood, Brownhill, McNeil, Vydra, Wood.

Subs: Barnes, Lennon, Collins, Cork, Hennessey, Bardsley, Thomas, Pieters, Gudmundsson.

Watford XI: Foster, Femenia, Cathcart, Troost-Ekong, Rose, Sissoko, Kucka, Sarr, Cleverley, Dennis, King.

Subs: Elliot, Sema, Tufan, Masina, Etebo, Kabasele, Ngakia, Hernandez, Pedro.

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

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

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1,587 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Claudio555
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Didn’t see the game, what about Shaw’s and Maguire’s injuries? Did it look serious?

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

      In-game knocks. Neither looked bad, but wait for reports.

    2. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looked serious enough to be removed early. Shaws was worse than Maguire

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

    So double Che def or Che and City ones going forward?

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

      Can't really fault City from a defensive standpoint can you?

    2. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      2 of one & 1 of the other

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

      I'm thinking of going big on both - seems like most points reliably in their defence as opposed to their attack or midfield

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

      As the top 2 defences, they'll both have exclusively easier games from now on (altho I'll let City's next game pass). I'm looking at ending up with TAA, 2 of one and one of the other.

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

      Double Chelsea Double City TAA

      Phew!

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

      Cancelo and Rudiger is what I will have from next week.
      Not wanting to double up on Chelsea with the threat of rotation.

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

    Best Chelsea defender? With James out feels like Azpi will be pretty much nailed on.

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

      Yes, azpi, rudi are quite nailed now

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

      Getting a knock doesn't render him "out".

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

    FPL really is a crock of s##t sometimes isnt it? Not even 3 oclock on Saturday and the gameweek is already in tatters and feels like a damage limitation exercise. The 12.30 kick offs rarely seem to bring me any joy. 24m worth of strikers both blanking. Fully expecting to see the cheapy strikers get pts. Utter joke.

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

      It's actually 3:01pm

    2. Modest Bob
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Our natural state is pure bliss never mind joy. Know thySelf my brother

    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Speak for yourself and most of fpl. Following the crowd isnt foolproof

  5. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    To add to the defensive injury merry-go-round, Azpi was limping heavily at the end of the game, looked like he was having issues with his calf

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

      Chalobah & CHO it is 😆

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

      Probably got it trying to ride Grealish.

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

        Mason Mount wannabe.

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        His fault only then 😉

  6. dark91
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Antonio with the mini shorts and looks up for it. 2 goals would be great

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

      The tighter the better?

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

        Steady! 🙂

  7. Modest Bob
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku >Jesus and Rudiger >Cancelo for free?

    1. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      yea

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

    Benrahma effort close, Antonio pass

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

      -sweats profusely-

  9. BigBillyBass
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sarr snapped

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

      ?

    2. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      in half?

  10. SweepaKeepa
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Talk me out of Havertz, please.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Really like him as a pick. Difficult to justify over double Chelsea defence though.

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

      Not a good fantasy pick. Do not get any Chelsea midfielders. There will be lots of Rotation.

  11. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Every post on here is either a wind-up attempt or a tantrum that things haven’t gone their way.

    Car crash of a forum 😀

    1. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      thats what happens on matchday lol

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

      Disgraceful isn't it.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        😆

    3. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      😀

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

      Have you been to a football match before?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I only go in Winter so that I don’t melt.

    5. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I wish I had the opportunity to wind others up

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Ah sorry to hear it’s not been going your way, mate. You’ll turn it around 🙂

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I’m used to it now. It’s cool, I’m sure it will change eventually, odds suggest it will

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

        Always have that opportunity

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I don’t and wouldn’t 🙂

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

      Could at least try to be entertaining

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I’m waiting for the punchline.

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

    King vamos!

  13. Salah(c)
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Would you ship torres out for -4?

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

      depends on your bench. if it's awful then probably

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

    I still can't believe Bruno took that pen ahead of Ron...

  15. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Antonio close

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

      Would've been a Benny assist too!

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

        Punishing sellers already

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

          How exactly?

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

    Meslier denied Antonio G Ben A

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

      I have all 3 playing - need goals and a penalty save

  17. dark91
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What a save by Meslier

  18. barton fc
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    salah + Scarlett > Mbeumo + lukaku a good move? will wc gw8

    sanchez (4.5)
    TAA coufal white (james shaw)
    salah jota greenwood Benrahma (brownhill)
    ronaldo antonio (Scarlett)

    (the James are shaw injuries are annoying)

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

    that ben assist would have buried my rank

  20. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bruno and Shaw on 100% of United set pieces. Essential

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

    Antonio fires a warning shot

  22. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Vardy close

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

    Meslier denies Ben G Ant A

    FFS

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

      Great effort, amazing save.

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

    Meslier in the mood today.

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

    Meslier super show.

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

    Meslier unreal save. Would've been a Benny goal, Tony assist.

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

    Ouch … meslier denied Antonio and benny already ….

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

      Twice... TWICE

  28. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ueghhh how has Antonio not scored a few already…

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

    Goal Burnley

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

    Burnley goal