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Thursday’s FPL team news: Ronaldo returns, Saka benched

The final two fixtures of Gameweek 14 take place this evening – Tottenham Hotspur v Brentford at 19.30 GMT, followed by Manchester United v Arsenal 45 minutes later.

Antonio Conte make two changes from the 2-1 win over Leeds United in Gameweek 12, with Davinson Sanchez (£4.5m) and Oliver Skipp (£4.5m) coming in for Japhet Tanganga (£4.3m) and Harry Winks (£4.4m), both of whom drop to the bench.

That means Harry Kane (£12.3m) – who has scored just one goal in 11 league appearances this season – leads the line, with Son Heung-min (£10.4m) and Lucas Moura (£6.4m) flanking him either side.

As for Brentford, they are unchanged from their 1-0 win over Everton on Sunday, with Sergi Canos (£5.5m), Christian Norgaard (£5.0m) and Rico Henry (£4.5m) all recovering from knocks to keep their place in the starting XI.

Thomas Frank’s side have lost just one of their six away matches this season, and will move into the top half of the table with a win tonight.

Elsewhere, Man Utd make three changes from their Gameweek 13 draw at Stamford Bridge, with Harry Maguire (£5.4m), Diogo Dalot (£4.4m) and Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.3m) replacing Eric Bailly (£4.9m), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.2m) and Nemanja Matic (£4.5m).

At Arsenal, Gabriel Martinelli (£5.2m) starts in place of Bukayo Saka (£6.3m), who is a substitute, while Mohamed Elneny (£4.4m) comes in for Albert Sambi Lokonga (£4.8m).

GAMEWEEK 14 LINE-UPS

Spurs XI: Lloris, Sanchez, Dier, Davies, Royal, Hojbjerg, Skipp, Reguilon, Moura, Son, Kane

Subs: Gollini, Doherty, Winks, Gil, Sessegnon, Alli, Bergwijn, Tanganga, Ndombele

Brentford XI: Fernandez, Goode, Jansson, Pinnock, Canos, Onyeka, Norgaard, Janelt, Henry, Mbeumo, Toney

Subs: Cox, Jansen, Forss, Wissa, Ghoddos, Baptiste, Roersley, Maghoma, Stevens


Man Utd XI: de Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles, McTominay, Fred, Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford, Ronaldo

Subs: Henderson, Bailly, Jones, Lingard, Mata, Van de Beek, Diallo, Greenwood, Martial

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tavares, Partey, Elneny, Odegaard, Smith Rowe, Martinelli, Aubameyang

Subs: Okonkwo, Tierney, Holding, Maitland-Niles, Lokonga, Pepe, Saka, Lacazette, Nketiah

2,311 Comments Post a Comment
  1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Great question here for you all!!! Who would you rather keep???!!

    A- Benteke
    Or
    B- Toney

    One will make way to Broja to facilitate Gallagher to Bilva!! Was thinking Toney but then Benteke has good fixtures through Most of the festive period so leaning towards selling Toney, advice warmly welcomed!!!

    1. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tekkers

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B.

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Let fixtures decide?

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Benteke to stay!! Time for Toney to go then!! Cheers mate!!

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

      Benteke caused problems when he came on and Eduoard was very quiet.

      Toney will play 90 with pens but Brentford are kack, I'd probably keep Tekkers.

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah leaning towards keeping him mate, All good points, I don’t think Toney would hurt too much if I lose him, Benteke
        Got some really nice home
        Fixtures coming up and plays in a better side too, cheers mate!!!

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

    Any ideas what to do here? 2FT…

    Sanchez
    TAA - Cancelo - Rudiger - James
    Salah - Son - Jota - ESR
    Toney - Jesus

    Steele - Antonio - Livra - Sissoko

    1. Bill Haverchuck
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Any cash ITB?

  3. thes7s
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Massive green this week, been a while.

  4. Better luck next year
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Jota a top FPL troll, but will bring him in anyway to stop him from hauling 🙂

  5. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone who saw the game
    Did Toney get injured or something towards the end?

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

      Sprinted well after looking like he was injured.

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

    Ronaldo scoring well & growing in popularity is good for the game.

    Low score from Salah away to Wolves & Ronaldo haul vs Palace & GW16 captaincy will get tasty!

    Salah vs AVL or Ronaldo vs nor...

  7. drughi
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Thinking on making these moves for a hit. Vardy, jimenez and Gallagher > Jesus, Dennis and Son. Thumbs Up or down ?

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Good long term. Vardy might burn you short term

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

        Yeah Newcastle in gw 16 can hurt

    2. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Net profit from that i reckon.

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

        Cheers

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Down. I am considering selling Son after Nor.

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

        Really ? Fixtures are good all through december

        1. SINGH
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Lol have you seen the fixtures? Pool, Leicester, Palace in Dec. With Spurs form those are tough fixtures.

  8. james 101
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Play which 2 of these next week?

    A. James (WHA A)
    B. Alonso (WHA A)
    C. Rudiger (WHA A)
    D. Gallagher (MAN A)
    E. King (MCI H)

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

      ab

    2. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      AB

  9. abaalan
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Too kneejerk?
    To get Ronaldo in, is it worth having front 3 of Ronny, Dennis, Davis and having to play 5-4-1 or 4-4-2 with Livra and lowton rotating?

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Probably

  10. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How soon do stats in members area get updated?

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

      About 5/10 minutes after FT.

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

    Mbeumo to ESR anyone? Have 2ft by the way and stobbornly holding onto Kane and Antonio, always 1 more game, annoying!

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

      But dump Kane mate

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

        Even before Norwich? 🙂

        1. james 101
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Ok. He’s awesome. Massively talented. And that’s a great fixture so he could haul.

          But seriously he’s just not delivering. And he’s expensive as hell for what he’s bringing to the party.

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

    There actually can’t be anyone on here who’s don’t worse than 45 -4 this week

    After this I’ll stop crying about it and wake up tomorrow buzzing for the next game week

    1. SINGH
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes there is. Spuds finishing on less than 45 points for the season.

  13. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hi, If all are fit would you do:

    Christensen, Raph and Jimenez to James, Gundogan and Dennis (-4)?

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

      I have your targets, so who am I to say no.

    2. Bill Haverchuck
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Just do Christensen + Jimenez. Think Raphinha will get something against Brentford

  14. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    1FT 0.8m ITB

    Guaita
    TAA Cancelo James Livra
    Mbeumo Salah Son Jota
    Vardy Toney

    Foster - King White Brownhill

    Eliminate Mbeumo or roll FT?

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

      Maybe just roll

      1. Il Capitano
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, not too keen on any of the options I can bring in on a straight swap so that may be the best course

  15. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Insane GW,defense and attack 13 points
    Ramsdale 3,TAA 2,Cancelo 2,Alonso 1,Livra 1,Antonio 1,Toney 2,Lukaku 1

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

      Ditto

  16. chelseabrad
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A lot of players I want to shift, who to prioritise?

    2FT 0.2 ITB

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Cancelo Alonso Livra Duffy
    Salah Raph Saka Mbuemo Brownhill
    Kane Jimenez Antonio

    Thinking to maybe move Jimenez & Mbuemo, maybe even Saka or Antonio too for a -4, any ideas?

    Cheers

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

      I sold Saka for Gundo last week, I wouldn't be selling him now when he is fit and looked dangerous.

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

      Kane to CR7 soon?

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

        Deffo, after norwich

  17. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bench a) livra or b) ESr?

    1. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeh thanks agree

  18. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How did Kane play? I am honestly debating dumping him after Norwich.

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

      He was ok, he set up a few good chances and missed an easy 1 on 1, probably has 1g or 1a at least on another day - would still be getting rid after Norwich though, he’s not going to explode

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers for this. Yeah, I think I will. I am just not sure for who though.

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

      For me he's gone after norwich even if he hauls

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        My thoughts exactly. Who you bringing in? I am hoping Lukaku plays this weekend so I can take a look at him but we shall see

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

          Probably Ronaldo

    3. NETFLIX & CHILWELL
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’m dumping before.

      Getting rid frees up so much money in my team.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Norwich at home though?!

        1. NETFLIX & CHILWELL
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Have said a similar thing with every one of his last four fixtures……

          1. The Big Fella
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah but Norwich?! At home?!

            1. NETFLIX & CHILWELL
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              It’s got to the point that I’m not even going to be annoyed if he hails against Norwich. I’ll just be glad I’m rid of him.

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

              But Pukki is about as like to score.

  19. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How long does it take for subs to be put in team?

    1. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A couple hours

  20. HVT
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    King or Dennis?

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

      King

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Dennis

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Dennis.

    4. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Or king and Dennis

      And pump up your mids / defence

    5. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Cheaper when in doubt

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

      Thanks all, Dennis has better ppg but possibly afcon but swaying that way

  21. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Locadia or Cucho?

  22. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Thank the lord for Reggy. Big 12 points to save my GW. Especially after captaining Kane!! 65 all out

    1. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Opted against bringing him in for Livra for a hit. Shame on me!

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

      what a legend, i've owned him for 3 games this season and he's scored me 30pts

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

        Same. Could have been more had that snowed off game went ahead!!

  23. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone going 5 at the back? Reguilon looks great for the price

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not yet

      1. Well you know, Triffic
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        What puts you off it? He will outscore any midfielder that costs less than 6.5 imo

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I don't have the cash to upgrade Livramento right now.

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

          And I don't have a 6.5 or less mid other than ESR who's doing pretty okay for me and he'll be first sub most times anyways.

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Nah(ish). 4 plus Mendy.

    3. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He's hailed twice in 3 GWs. That'll do for me

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

        Hauled ffs

    4. Meltens
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Had it for three GWs now and I like it, especially over Christmas as it allows for a lot of bench depth imo.
      TAA - James - Cancelo - Regs - Alonso

      Went Livramento to Regs in GW12 and beyond the s(no)w-show he's definitely delivered and looked good 🙂

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

        That's my current defense.

    5. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’m currently on James, TAA, Rudiger, Cancelo and Alonso

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        …but I don’t necessarily play 5 weekly

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

      I guess I am. Holy 4 + Reg.

    7. DB_00
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Spurs' upcoming fixtures don't look great for cs after Norwich

  24. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts?

    A. Vardy and Gallagher > CR7 and Maddison

    B. Keep Vardy and do Gallagher > Bernardo

    Cheers

  25. GoonerGirl
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do the move from Gallagher to Bernardo Silva before he rises tonight, even if it left 0.0 itb to maybe make other changes in the future or not worth it?

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

      I would. Gallagher has digressed imo

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

        Thanks.

  26. Omnifolds
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    No one concerned about Ronaldo's movement towards the end of the game?

    Seems a popular transfer this week, but looked to be struggling before he got subbed. Genuinely not scaremongering, just curious as to why no one on here is talking about it.

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

      Shhh. I want my price rises. Don't think he'll be nailed throughout December, regardless of whether he is injured or not. But if people want to buy him and suffer with me, then be my guest.

    2. Bill Haverchuck
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah somewhat concerning if you already have him. Think most who plan on getting him will be waiting another week so should know if anything is wrong by then.

  27. balint84
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) Jorhinho + Reguilon
    B) Mbeumo + Alonso

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

      Not keen on either

  28. gart888
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Want off this Brentford ride.

    Guaita Gunn
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger James Livramento
    Salah Jota Raphinha Mbeumo Sissoko
    Vardy Antonio Toney

    2FT 0.8 ITB

    Toney and Mbeumo for Bernardo and Dennis?

    1. gart888
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Or Toney and Vardy to Dennis and Ronaldo?

  29. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    MU got amazing fixtures coming up - Ronaldo looks essential

    1. Root
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        You don’t see him filling his boots ?

  30. Tomerick
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is it time to drop Antonio or should I hold for the upcoming good fixtures?

    1. Crouching Tiger
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Holding. Just because I don't know who else I should pick. He's always a threat though.

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

        Yeah it’s a difficult one