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Wilson and Son start as Newcastle host Spurs in Gameweek 8

All eyes will be on St James’ Park this afternoon as Newcastle United take on Tottenham Hotspur in the first game since the Saudi-led takeover.

Kick-off is at 16:30 BST.

The Magpies’ are given a boost by the return of talisman Callum Wilson (£7.3m), who has been out since Gameweek 3 with a thigh injury.

Jamaal Lascelles (£4.4m) also comes back into the starting XI, with Federico Fernandez (£4.4m) dropping to the bench.

As for Tottenham, they are unchanged from the side that beat Aston Villa in Gameweek 7.

That means another start for Son Heung-min (£10.1m), despite suggestions that he wouldn’t be involved due to a positive Covid-19 test.


GAMEWEEK 8 LINE-UPS

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

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

Spurs XI: Lloris, Royal, Romero, Dier, Reguillon, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Ndombele, Moura, Son, Kane

Subs: Gollini, Sanchez, Tanganga, Davies, Winks, Alli, Lo Celso, Bergwijn, Gil

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  1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Play up

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

      False positive

  2. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Saint maxi or Saka?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Saka

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Saka

    3. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      ASM for me.

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      What they said

  3. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Open Controls

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Engage thrusters

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thrusters engaged. Change vectors

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Controls: Open

      Links: Perma'd

      Now witness the power of this FULLY ARMED and OPERATIONAL Fantasy Football Website!

  4. F4L
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Come on Wilson, stay fit and get back in form. He averaged a little over 5PPG last season, incredible value.

  5. Warblers
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Will Magpie supporters be publicly caned if they criticize the team's play?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    2. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Why?

      1. Warblers
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        You're thinking a hand-lopping is more likely?

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hands chopped off I'd say

  6. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Tierney and Saka to complete a full set of returns from my mids and defence, fingers crossed

  7. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Come on Newcastle slap that cup team

  8. House Frey Wedding Planner
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bottomed on last thread

    The Armstrong WC punt seems like an epic fail.

    Toney or Nacho a better replacement? Don't have any Brentford or Leicester currently.

    Or could save transfer and bench Armstrong and monitor the Brentford v Leicester game next week and go with whoever performs better

    I do think Nacho is gonna hit a hot streak similar to last season and he's started and returned in the last 2 games.

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I want Macho to go off.
      Love that dude.

      I reckon if you want Toney go this week.
      If you want Nacho wait a week.

      1. House Frey Wedding Planner
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I couldn't decide between Mbuemo and Toney when on WC last week.

        Was prepared to wait until after Brentford played Chelsea to decide and still no nearer to deciding.

        I do hope Nacho comes good as I got him late on his hot streak last season.

        I think I may wait one more game and watch the Brentford v Leicester game with an eager eye

    2. Warblers
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Do we know why Armstrong sat? Otherwise, the reasons governing the punt remain the same.

      1. House Frey Wedding Planner
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I would've thought Armstrong would start especially with Adams injured as well.

        With an out of position Redmond playing up front along with a 5.0 striker and both returning, it doesn't bode well for Armstrong featuring much in the next few games which are good for Southampton

        1. Warblers
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Good observation, thanks!

  9. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sarr/Benrahma to Raph

    Worth-4?

    Thoughts are appreciated

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not worth the hit imo

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

      Benrahma had 3 points. So he was better than Ronaldo, Lukaku, Antonio, Raphinha, Gray, Sarr. I would never get rid at this stage.

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Only this week. Poor fixtures incoming. Plus not really nailed for 90 mins.

        In case you're being serious 🙂

  10. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    LMS safety score currently 45 with autosubs.

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Toight.

      Should squeeze through though.

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

        Giggity

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

      48 after hits. Surprised I'm still here, tbh. Son and Tierney left, so that's hopefully another roll of the dice in GW9

  11. gart888
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Was always planning to swap Ronaldo to Lukaku this week and captain Lukaku.

    For people that had the same plan - tempted to swap to Vardy instead?

    1. Quan MisTaka
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      yes i must admit i am. Not sure why im so hesitant tbh. In other seasons i have jumped on the vardy party very quick

      1. gart888
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I'm kind of tempted to try to get Vardy in instead of Antonio at this point. Feel like Lukaku against 3 relegation candidates in a row is still too good to pass up.

        1. gart888
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Ronaldo, Antonio, Jota for Lukaku, Vardy, Mbeumo for a -8. Maybe dumb, maybe genius.

        2. Quan MisTaka
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Think Vardy and Antonio are best strikers in the game atm. Maybe Jesus too. Lukaku not living up to price. Same with Ronny

          1. gart888
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Lukaku has always beat up on bad teams though. Think he could haul over the next 3 weeks.

            Meanwhile Antonio is about to face spurs, villa, liverpool, wolves, city, brighton, chelsea. Pretty terrible run.

  12. Quan MisTaka
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ok so Salah is a given. But who is the 2nd best premium?

    A) Mane
    B) Vardy
    C) Lukaku
    D) Ronaldo
    E) KDB

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B plus cash for upgrades.

    2. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think maybe Mané or KDB to be honest.

      Wish I didn’t move from Bruno > Lukaku/Ronaldo.

    3. The Point About It Is
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Am actually thinking KDB for next set of games if DCL comes back firing.

    4. Quan MisTaka
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy is so temtping and would fit right in as either direct Lukaku replacement or could be worked in as a jimi/benrama sell. Mane and KDB would be great but difficult to fit in...

  13. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Every time I see Amanda Staveley I think of The Purge.

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

      Thanks. Now I absolutely cannot unsee this

    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      The Lion in Wizard of Oz. Can't unsee it.

  14. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A sleeping giant has awoken, St James is rocking!

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

    'The fans have got their club back...'

    Erm, no. Its in the oily, bloody mitts of a morally reprehensible regime.

    But nevermind, just think of the signings...

    Funny how Sky Sports etc got hot and bothered over the Super League, but shoots its load over the Premier League further selling its soul to evil scum.

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Are Arsenal owners squeaky clean? A lot of hypocrits about. Remove the log from your own eye before acusing others

      1. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Are Arsenal owners chopping us journalists who speak out against them?

        Are the Kroenke's in charge of a regime which treats females are second class humans?

        A regime that endorses beheading and funds terrorism?

        The Kroenkes aren't squeaky clean, but their crimes are leagues apart.

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          What do you actually know about them? Worth researching

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

        As far as know, Arsenal owners don’t murder journalists.

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Nope, just fund those who do

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      The Yanks are squeaky clean?

      It's all dirty money!

      1. Warblers
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Hmm. Not hard to draw a distinction between private American business interests and a dictatorial state that executes dissidents. That is if you're actually interested in thinking it through.

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          One stripmines the worlds resources leaving nothing behind but carnage and division. The other is the Saudis

          1. Scots Gooner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Stan Kroenke? What are you on about?

            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              I was talking about American Business

    3. Warblers
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      This.

    4. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Your just jealous the Saudi's didn't buy Arsenal. 😛

      1. Warblers
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Nah, it appear Scots Gooner has a sense of morality.

      2. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        If Ashley had dumped us for pennies to the National Front they wouldn't care a hoot.

  16. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone else on 3miuum? If you do, what's your compromise in defence, no TAA/CHE def/MCI def?

    In my case, Salah KDB and Ronaldo (for now), and no TAA.

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      TAA Son, Salah and Vardy.

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Son and Vardy are on cheaper side of premiums but yeah I can accept that

  17. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I wonder if Spurs will poo their pants

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

    Son to punish non believers!!!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You're bound to get one of these correct, making so many.

  19. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Missed the boat a bit, but how do i get Son in here? Sacrifice Lukaku?

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Cancelo James Dias Livramento
    Salah Foden Raphinha Mbuemo Brownhill
    Lukaku Antonio Toney

    0itb

  20. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sort of a kit clash?

    1. Stevig
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      For me yes

  21. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Spurs have indeed pooed their pants...1-0 Newcastle

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

    What a start

  23. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hmmm. Can do

    Benrahma + Lukaku > KDB + Toney (-4)

    Still 1.6itb too.

  24. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What a goal

  25. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Saved me 88 minutes with only Reguilon

  26. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Yesssss Newcastle

  27. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Wilson goal

  28. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    #nunoout

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

    Perfect start.

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

    Sold Manquillo lol

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Amateur