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Leicester v Norwich off as Covid impacts FPL Gameweek 21

The Premier League has confirmed that Saturday’s Gameweek 21 clash between Leicester City and Norwich City has been called off.

The postponement comes after a combination of positive Covid-19 cases and injuries within the Canaries camp.

A statement from the Premier League said:

“Following a request from Norwich City, the Premier League Board met today and regrettably agreed to postpone the club’s fixture at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium, due to be played at 15:00 GMT on Saturday 1 January.

The Board accepted Norwich’s application as the club do not have the required number of players available for the match (13 outfield players and one goalkeeper), due to COVID-19 cases and injuries.

The decision by the Board was able to be made in advance of the fixture to give clarity to the affected clubs and their fans. We apologise for the inconvenience and disruption caused to supporters’ festive plans.

The League is aware that the recent decisions to postpone matches will disappoint supporters, and understands their frustrations at a special time of year when fans look forward to attending and watching football games.

The League aims to provide as much clarity as possible, but unfortunately postponements sometimes have to be made at short notice, as safety is our priority. Where possible, the League will endeavour to keep supporters updated if games become at risk on a matchday.”

As a result of the postponement, both Leicester City and Norwich City will blank in Gameweek 21, though there is a chance both teams could have a fixture moved into one of the free midweeks.

POSTPONED MATCHES STILL TO BE REARRANGED

  • Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur (weather)
  • Brighton and Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur (Covid)
  • Brentford v Manchester United (Covid)
  • Burnley v Watford (Covid)
  • Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur (Covid)
  • Manchester United v Brighton and Hove Albion (Covid)
  • Everton v Leicester City (Covid)
  • Southampton v Brentford (Covid)
  • Watford v Crystal Palace (Covid)
  • West Ham United v Norwich City (Covid)
  • Aston Villa v Burnley (Covid)
  • Burnley v Everton (Covid)
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers v Watford (Covid)
  • Liverpool v Leeds (Covid)
  • Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers (Covid)
  • Leeds United v Aston Villa (Covid)
  • Everton v Newcastle United (Covid)
  • Leicester City v Norwich City (Covid)
  • Brighton and Hove Albion v Chelsea (Club World Cup)
  • Chelsea v Arsenal (Club World Cup)
  • Arsenal v Liverpool (clash with EFL Cup final)
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  1. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    With hindsight everything is so easy...

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

      Played FH last week since I was able to get C Ronaldo with KdB, Kane and Son. This week I had naturally C Salah and I was happy not to have Ronaldo who I would have bought for a hit had I not played my first FH...

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Prior to the Liverpool game I was bricking it having not free hit last week and brought in Ronaldo. 34 with a -4 last week and got 60+ this week. Dropped 100k+ last week and making it back through his week. Just how it goes.

  2. rozzo
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I mean Gabriel has more than twice the amount of points so far than Maguire and I've never seen him mentioned once this season

    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Gabriel is twice the player

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 2 months ago

          That's lowballing him

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      The Salah-Ronaldo holey cokey has really backfired these last few weeks. Lesson learned!

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

        You're hokey-cokeying their blanks

        1. Collie01
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Yes, captaincy too. Feels like a pretty big turning point in the season.

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

            Never been a fan of the tactic myself - unlucky.

    3. lordkippe
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      This could be huge. Ronaldo captain and Edouard possibly coming off the bench for Dalot

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

        Mega

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

          Never been a fan of the tactic myself - unlucky

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

      Cannot believe Leicester got 80M for Maguire!

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Criminal isn't it?

      2. FPL price manipulators are …
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        United logic was Liverpool spent big on a mid table CB and won the CL. If we do the same then we'll win the CL too

      3. BUZZBOMB
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Over rated. Over valued. Over paid.Over weight. Over capped.
        Under performing. There are better £8m central defenders out there.

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

      All we can hope for now is a CR7 yellow card

    6. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      So disappointed to see clean sheet gone. Desperate.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Can you imagine owning Dalot without bench cover? Roller coaster ... 😛

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

          Hope he stays out, have Dennis waiting to come in.

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

        Penalty save from DDG and we will smile again.

      3. yousunkmybattleship
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Pen miss and sending off would be nice

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

      Just seen Leicester Norwich postponed. The FPL lottery continues.

    8. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Must be a fair few who after bringing in CR7 for Salah last game, only to take a hit this gw and lose CR7 to get Salah back and (C)

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Me. Well, got Salah back for Ronaldo on WC this week.

      2. GoonerSteve
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I've had both throughout, but captained Salah this week and Ronnie last. Ouch.

        To add insult to injury major rival sold Salah for Son, has both Foden and Bowen nd captained Ronaldo this week.

        The man has a crystal ball!

        1. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I have a couple of players in my mini-l, year in year out, have me thinking they must be time travellers with the moves they make, you're not alone.

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

        I sold Foden and Ron for a hit to get Salah in. After the horror show of united vs Newcastle and watching Leicester get smashed against city it seemed perfect sense. Plus Foden was still in the Pep bad books at that point. Oh well who needs that extra 20+ points anyway.

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

      Didn't Cavani just step on that Burnley player?

    10. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Aaron Lennon & Cristiano Ronaldo are the only two players to score in the Premier League in both 2005-06 and 2021-22 seasons

      1. TheBiffas
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        What a stat 😀

      2. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Great stat

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

        Awesome ! Was Lennon with spurs ?

      4. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Wow!

    11. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I despise Harry Maguire.

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

        Still time for a trademark Maguire headed goal

        1. Shatner's Bassoon
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Wouldn’t help me. Useless wardrobe chucked DDG clean sheet away.

          1. BUZZBOMB
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            He's a Tallboy?

      2. Shatner's Bassoon
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        And this whole game at the moment frankly

    12. Fpl_Ludwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Thoughts?

      Any changes i should make?
      I’m on WC

      Sanchez
      TAA - Cancelo - Targett
      Foden - Bowen - Jota - Gray - Son
      Watkins - Kane

      Bench: Sá - Lamptey - Coady - King

      1. TheBiffas
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Great team

      2. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Really really like this. Obviously needs Leicester players when their nice fixtures get put into doubles.

        Also maybe lowton for lamptey so you’re not doubled on Brighton and more secure for starts

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

        looks nice but I would be using that 3rd Spurs spot for either Moura or Reguilon unless you don't want a triple up.

        Ings will have an impact on Watkins as well

      4. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Will Foden play this week?

    13. Alan Watts
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone know if Dennis likely to play both games in dgw21 before afcon?

      1. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Its still not confirmed is it?

        1. Alan Watts
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah dgw not confirmed, and raneiri has requested Dennis not to go, but was wondering about the dates for departure for ancon if dgw announced..ie would he leave directly after spurs game in any event

    14. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Still Kane over Ronaldo?

      1. TheBiffas
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Nope.

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

        Well next week Kane down better

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

          *does

      3. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I'm gonna wait one more week before making the move I think.

        Lacazette can be benched again this week and make way for either next week as part of a hit.

      4. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Not this week

    15. bso
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Any news on Dennis going to Afcon...if / when?

    16. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Change MacFred to Mac Tom. Never understand why the one guy with real heart is not appreciated. This is not recency bias I assure you.

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

      Yeah definitely feel better I went Lloris over DDG, DDG will still get save points here and there but Spurs actually look like they can keep a clean sheet

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

        Wise move 🙂

      2. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Sanchez was the move. Nearly 1m cheaper and covers Ramsdale blanks. Prevents you missing a GK from postponements too

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

          Lloris will get more points. Don't Brighton and arsenal also miss a game at the same time ? Might be wrong though

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

          I had him for the whole season until a week or so ago but I find Brighton are hust hard to pinpoint, might upgrade Steele to him though

      3. Shteve
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Really, spurs look like keeping clean sheet? Not the spurs I've been watching!

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

        I went DDG in case I want Kane and Son with a cheaper defender. No chance of having 3 United

    18. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      3 goals perhaps, but man utd still not looking good imo.
      More to do with bur giving up space than man utd playing fluidly.

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

        yeah take McTominay out of that half and United have been average again

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

          Hmm really? Sancho & Shaw have been pretty good

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

            yeah fair enough, but can see 5/6-1 here and then overreaction from media and they struggle vs an organised Wolves side.

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

              Yeah true - Burnley looks like they're in pre-season

      2. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Burnley is known for giving 6 points to Utd without a fight in every season.

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

          What? They won 2-0 at Old Trafford in 2020. Drew 2-2 at Old Trafford in 2019.

          Sort of quality of post we get round here. Just look it up?

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

            They generally have a pretty bad record against the top 4 though don't they? I feel like they're on the end of hammerings a lot but maybe it's just City I'm thinking of

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

      A Smith Rowe to moura and bench Silva
      For free
      B Silva and James to son and Keane for -4

      Cheers

    20. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Hmm... please watch football, guys

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/24572585

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

        Hive mind

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

        You really are a cocky smurf. Praying for a penalty save.

    21. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Just seen a geeza in one of my cash mini-leagues has played (TC) Salah.....love it. 2260095

    22. schlupptheweek
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Well done Ronaldo cappers and owners, but please for the love of God do your magic Zambian Doctor!

    23. JariL
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I feel like I've had Ronaldo always at the wrong time. Had last week (C), don't have this week (WCed).

    24. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Just typical that Ronaldo goes and haul this week after I sold him for Kane

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

        At least Kane scored

      2. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Same dude.

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

        Yup … Fantasy football loves pi55ing everyone’s milk.

    25. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      So, had an eye on CR7>Kane, but will stay put (I have Son cover). Anyone else going to do CR7>Kane

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I don’t think eye test is CR7>Kane right now…

        1. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Agree, although Kane is against the weaker defence and looking a little more lively through the centre than he has been. But, not enough for me to condone CR7 > Kane (also last match of the gw, nice to have that in the bag).

          1. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Not worth a FT

    26. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I really can't express how much I detest Harry Maguire.

      He is such a fraud.

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        He's doing it just to piss you off, innit

        1. FPL Brains
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Defo man. Defo.

      2. JariL
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        As a neutral watcher I kinda enjoy watching him. Feels and looks like just an average guy, like it could be just one of your mates playing there in the United defense. Talent level pretty similar too probably!

        1. FPL Brains
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Definitely similar talent level. Hence the fraud haha.

    27. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Burnley are playing like Leeds and getting smashed on the counter attack.

      Dyche thinking he could play attacking football against United is crazy.

      Burnley are making United look good.

      1. Free Hat
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        And I thought man utd is making burnley look good

      2. Grande Tubarão
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I reckon I could find 10 blokes in my village and we could play attacking football against Utd. Think you’re overhyping them a bit

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

          You say something as glib as that, and say that someone else is overhyping?

    28. Ray85
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      James for Cash, Coady or Shaw? Can't see him being dropped and he has the fixtures to get some attacking returns.

      Other defenders are TAA Cancelo Reguilion and Johnson.

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        If wolves game is on, I'm thinking Coady

        1. Ray85
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Might do James to Cash/Shaw and then after United game upgrade Johnson to Coady. All pretty much guaranteed to start especially with all these postponements!

          1. Cruyff's Eleven
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            I'm a little afraid of Shaw..

            He's only just had 45 minutes back like.

      2. JariL
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Coady for me IF we believe that Johnson will keep his place after Cresswell returns. Would be a great and well balanced back 3 then after all this big at the back thing.

        1. Ray85
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Coady is a bargain at 4.5m.

          1. JariL
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Especially in this time with fixture congestions players that are guaranteed to play 90min every game are super valuable. You don't wanna spend your FTs swapping your 4.5 defs around like is happening for Dalot owners. Coady a good example to have as your 4th def.

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

      This Mo blank a big swing for captaincy this week with all the alternatives, Son, Kane, Foden, CR7 returning. Crazy it happens on the one week where he doesn't have 200% EO.

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

        Yep and of course I pick Jota...

        Two great weeks to not cap Salah and I've gotten Foden (1) and Jota (2) from it.

        It's super frustrating.

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

          Ronaldo last week and Jota this week for me. Earlier Havertz, Antonio…