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3pm kick-off team news: Jota and Robertson return to Liverpool XI

There are three Premier League matches getting underway at the traditional 3pm kick-off time, including Liverpool v Southampton.

There are no surprises in the Reds’ line-up, with Diogo Jota and Andrew Robertson both returning to the starting XI following midweek benchings. Robertson has not started a match since limping off with a hamstring injury in Scotland’s win over Denmark, while Jota took a knock to the knee in Gameweek 12 and was unused on Wednesday night.

Jordan Henderson, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Fabinho are also recalled after breathers in the Champions League, with Jurgen Klopp pretty much going full strength based on the players currently at his disposal.

Ralph Hasenhuttl has sprung a tactical surprise, seemingly switching to a wing-back system for the trip to Anfield. Lyanco, Romain Perraud and Armando Broja are brought into the side, with Ibrahima Diallo, Moi Elyounoussi and Kyle Walker-Peters dropping out. Tino Livramento keeps up his ever-present record.

The other two matches this afternoon are Norwich City v Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace v Aston Villa.

It’s just one change apiece at Carrow Road, with Josh Sargent replacing the benched Todd Cantwell for the Canaries and Francisco Trincao coming in for the absent Daniel Podence for the visitors.

Like Wolves, Crystal Palace are missing a player we thought was available; Joachim Andersen isn’t part of the squad and is replaced by James Tomkins at centre-half. Michael Olise is also in for Jordan Ayew further forward.

Steven Gerrard’s two changes are in attack, with Emiliano Buendia and Danny Ings replaced by Ashley Young and Leon Bailey.

GAMEWEEK 13 LINE-UPS

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Ward, Tomkins, Guehi, Mitchell, Gallagher, Milivojevic, Kouyate, Olise, Benteke, Zaha

Subs: Butland, Ayew, Eze, Hughes, Schlupp, Clyne, Edouard, Kelly, Reidewald

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett, McGinn, Nakamba, Bailey, Jacob Ramsey, Young, Watkins

Subs: Steer, Luiz, Sanson, Buendia, Tuanzebe, Inga, El Ghazi, Hause, Chukwuemeka


Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago, Salah, Jota, Mane

Subs: Milner, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Minamino, Tsimikas, Origi, Matip, Kelleher, Williams, Morton

Southampton XI: McCarthy, Bednarek, Lyanco, Salisu, Livramento, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Perraud, Broja, Adams, Adam Armstrong

Subs: Walker-Peters, Long, Redmond, Smallbone, Tella, Diallo, Walcott, Valery, Forster


Norwich City XI: Krul, Aarons, Hanley, Gibson, Williams, Gilmour, Normann, McLean, Rashica, Pukki, Sargent.

Subs: Gunn, Rupp, Dowell, Cantwell, Tzolis, Lees-Melou, Giannoulis, Idah, Omobamidele

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Sa, Kilman, Coady, Saiss, Semado, Neves, Moutinho, Ait-Nouri, Trincao, Jimenez, Hwang

Subs: Ruddy, Hoever, Marcal, Silva, Dendoncker, Traore, Cundle

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  1. Podge
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    3 bonus for Sa just made my day

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      2 for Coady cheered me up too.

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Me too

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      3 bonus points is more than all my players got

  2. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Will Jota rise tonight? On +86% ATM. Could really do with waiting until Chelsea and Alonso have played..

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He most probably will after the double.

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah he will

    3. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Do you want me to sell him to help slow the rise?

  3. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sarr to Jota for free a no brainer?

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah Pool get soooo many chances its a joke.

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

      yeah

  4. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Raphinha return will end the day on a high.

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

    I benched Antonio for Hwang.

    You know what will happen tomorrow

  6. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    That Brighton team look solid, finally Potter sorts it out, no nonsense Lalllana Duffy

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Sanchez will still grab his 2

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

        saves.

  7. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    For -4.
    Livramento,Gilmour,Vardy >> Alonso,Jota,King?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes.

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeh only losing vardy really

  8. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Picked Targett VVD on Fantasy 5. Hope Raphinha, Reguilon and Pulisic can keep it up.

  9. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Small win with TAA(C) since i have no Jota, have to hope Sanchez and Trossard help me out now

  10. WVA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Disaster day for my differentials, Wilson, Gallagher and ESR which already means it's a red arrow for me this game week.

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Jimenez ESR and Gallagher for me with no Jota and Mbeumo probably exploding from the bench

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

        Oh there's no way I have Jota

  11. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Gallagher was basically DM with no runs forward after Eze came on. New buyers have fallen into a massive trap

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He'll rack up 2 pointers - bank his previous points and run imo.

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      That was the worry I had which is why I avoided, do feel bad for new buyers though, but signs were there even before Eze's return

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Same here.

        I felt that if I got him it would be at the end of the gravy train ride, not the start or middle.

        The key now is finding whose going to be the next Gallagher.

      2. FPLrookie2009
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I own VvD,Salah and TAA ,should i do VvD and Gallagher to 5m defender and Jota?

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

      Reason I went ESR over Gallagher on WC

  12. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bus captain stays on Kane until tomorrow at least.

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not Salah?

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Will probably chicken out lol

  13. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Rage transfer Foden for Jota now? I literally have no other route for Jota and can get Bilva/Gundo in a few weeks if needed

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      There's always another way but it might cost a hit.

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeh I done it this morning for -4

    3. rupopo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      There will be another route. I've got no Spurs, cos Kane and Son take up so much budget and yet to get the big points. Means I can get all the other players I want though..

  14. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Jota. Salah(c). Trent. Gallagher. Red arrow hmm.

    That just the Arsenal defence?

    1. Salan
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Same here. This surprises me a little.

    2. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Same, and yes. You have arond -4 points on Ramsdale only.

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Arsenal are -6.59 points for me.

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Arsenal added 6.59 to top 10K

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

      yeah White/Ramsdale

    5. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I don't have Jota, all my rivals do plus Ramsdale White, I'm fooked now Wilson Gallagher ESR blanked

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

      Ramsdale mainly but some white and Saka, you sure it’s red ?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah. 37k >> 39k. White first sub 🙁 I hate Newcastle

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

    Had Guaita since GW4 and he's done his job well but Ramsdale is different gravy; if you had no pressing issues whatsoever it's worth the switch isn't it?

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

      Owner here. I would. Unfortunately I have to do Chilwell to Alonso/Rudi this GW

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

        cheers. tbf this week isn't ideal with United away, Chilwell to Alonso/Rudi would be a better use of the FT

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

          Yeah need to follow the template. Ramsdale an example, what a boring season

  16. WVA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Brought Jota in on my WC and he blanked in 5 of 6 games then got benched so I sold..... the next week Firmino gets injured, my rival brings Jota in and he scores four goals in five games!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Moral of the story?

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

        It's all luck

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          You could have got Jota back, at least this GW.

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

            I had Chilwell of course so Jota would have been a -8, Jota has actually been quite poor last three too plus couldn't sell ESR or Gallagher with those fixtures.

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Jota was essential this GW and you went without. Norwich scored 2 vs S'ton. Villa can now defend.

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

                This. Fwiw I left Chilwell on bench and bought Jota for a hit

              2. WVA
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Lol essential what the hell, people on here are nuts after a player scores

                1. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 14 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Well if you include the Arsenal game, sure. Should have scored more vs Arsenal too.

        2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          It is all luck so no point beating yourself up

      2. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Life is a tragedy

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

        Buy Jota when it makes sense to do so.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Sounds right.

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

            Jota scored in his first two games then had the below teams, don't be a captain hindsight, no-one would have him if Firmino hadn't got injured, I had him before that and it's just been unlucky I've had so many injuries since so couldnt get him back.

            1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              You must have a pretty low rank every year with your highly consistent bad luck

        2. WVA
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Leeds Palace Brentford Watford in those games I had him for... It's nothing but luck, don't kid yourself

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

        Some people got cursed

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Please don’t buy Jota

    3. space mercenary
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I sold Mane this week for him. It's all about timing and good fortune, erm, unfortunately.

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

        You sold Mane for Jota? Lol

    4. rupopo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      You are nothing if not consistent SS 😀

      I do hope one day you post something when you feel you are not riddled with bad luck!

      Out of interest, can you share your team ID? Or at least your OR?

  17. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Mark have a word one more point for Jota in the countback

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

      Robertson did it on purpose with that enticing cross that was just a bit too far in front of Jota, sabotage

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah and nobody has him either so he ought to lose one

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

        This

        Plus Robbo must've captained himself

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

    King to save my GW

  19. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Brighton will win today, trust me, i just drop a bet for them

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

      Anything as long as Raph stays quiet

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      1-0 I reckon

  20. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Dbl up Robbo/Trent, got nothing to lose…

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

      Jota

  21. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    People on here laughed at me bringing Toney in on my -8

    He’s getting a hatty today lads