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Southampton v Newcastle postponed as second Gameweek 21 fixture falls

Southampton v Newcastle United has become the second Gameweek 21 fixture to be postponed.

The game has been called off due to a lack of numbers in the Magpies’ squad and follows the earlier announcement that Leicester City v Norwich City wouldn’t go ahead on New Year’s Day.

A Premier League statement said:

 “Southampton FC’s match against Newcastle United at St Mary’s Stadium, due to be played at 2pm on Sunday 2 January, has regrettably been postponed.

“Newcastle United continue to have ongoing COVID-19 cases and injuries that led to their match against Everton FC being called off earlier this week. The Board accepted the postponement application as the club does not have the required number of players available for the match (13 outfield players and one goalkeeper).

“The Board was able to make its decision 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.”

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)
  • Southampton v Newcastle United (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. klipp klopp
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Reguilon or Emerson royal?

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

      Reguilon

    2. Reece’s Pieces
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I think I’ll go Royal. Reguilon seems a bit of a troll lately despite some good points

  2. fplgaruda
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    More postponement incoming pleaseee

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Hey, go away 😛

  3. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Livramento to Cash (1FT)

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

      I had Livramento from 4m. Reluctant to sell him

      1. swanseag55
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Same here but he’s dropping to £4.3m soon so I’m banking that £0.2m

        1. Lord.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Livramento has played every game he's been fit for. You'll be out of pocket if you get a playing replacement.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Southampton still have Brentford according to their manager

  4. We Go Again
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    With Southampton game postponed I have 2 defenders playing, one of them against city lmao.

    Guess another week of hits for me

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      What’s your back line?

      1. We Go Again
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        TAA Cancelo James Livra White

        Expecting Cancelo to be rested after what happened to him. Will probably bring in Laporte and Reguilon for a hit

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

          Exact same than mine. Will lose James for a hit I think

  5. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    This worth hitting the WC button folks???

    Out……
    James, Alonso, Livramento, Bernardo, ESR, Gallagher, Broja, Antonio…….

    In….. Reggie, Coady, 4.4 defender, Bowen, Maddison, Raphinha, Dennis, Watkins

    Would look maybe at a keeper change too……

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      You are making a good number of changes to your main 11 so it might be worth using the WC

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah that’s right mate, especially in midfield I’m worried, need Bowen for sure, Maddison would just sit on the bench this week, ESR has to
        Go, Gallagher too, will be a toss up between Raphinha and Gray

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Pretty close. I’m getting pushed that way.

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Me too mate!! The Southampton games off mean I loose Broja and Livramento leaving me with them not playing and James, would mean I’m starting ESR, Gallagher who might now play?? And Alonso, and have Bernardo too, not filled with confidence there!!

        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          *might not play

        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I’m pretty much the same. Add to that my silly transfers of last getting in Reguillon and Moura.

          1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Surely keep them this week mate?? If I was going for a one week punt I’d for for Moura I think!! Would you get Reggie on WC ?? Or some else??

    3. swanseag55
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I did mate earlier in the week. Wanted to bring in Leicester players but then the game was called off but still wanted a lot out and a few in. Was hoping DGW would be confirmed to get ahead of the game

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Ah did ya mate?? How’s she looking??! I think il be joining you with the WC later!! Will just bench Maddison!!!

        1. swanseag55
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Looking ok but would love the DGW news to be confirmed today. So far have :

          Martinez Bachman
          TAA Cancelo Targett Cash Royal
          Bowen KDB Son Raphina Gray
          Kane Dennis King

          Annoyed as took Dennis out last week as thought he is off to AFCON but not anymore so had to pay £0.4m to get back in but fairly happy with the teams

          1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah it’s proper annoying when that happens mate!!! Main thing is you’ve got him back in and he will pay you back with plenty of points!! Love the team mate!! Like the Martinez pick!! I’m considering him too!! And Gray!! Lovely team!!

            1. swanseag55
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Cheers mate good luck with your team.
              Just read Chelsea have asked for their game with Pool to be called off so that’s my team prepared for it if it is off lol

              1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                Thankyou mate!!! Best of luck to you too!! Haha yeah just reading that too mate, if that games of I’m definitely hitting the button!!! Haha

  6. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Dinnery

    Klopp confirms there have been “three more COVID cases” affecting players and more in the staff. There will be tests this afternoon when the squad arrives. “It's not so cool in the moment. I'm not able to say who it is but it'll be pretty clear on the team sheet.” #LFC

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah I just watched the interview. Not sure why I didn’t post that. Hmm

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Salah, Jota and TAA ?

      1. dhamphiir
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Alisson Becker and Roberto Firmino were not pictured in training yesterday.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Oh yeah true.

        2. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Bad for them but good for FPL'ers if that's the case.

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

      The absolute scenes if it was Salah.

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Nah. No-one owns him anymore.

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

          Absolute egg in the eye for anyone who held …

  7. Bobby_Baggio
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    What to do with my 1FT at the moment? Pending possible cancellations. Thanks.

    DDG
    Reguilon - Cancelo - TAA
    Salah - Jota - Son - Bowen
    Broja - Antonio - King

    (Foster) - Lamptey - Livra - Maddison

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Cancelo maybe - Broja - Livra - Maddison

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        maddison was my gut but not sure who?

  8. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Way too much fixture uncertainty to use chips in GW21, and/or GW22 even if they are DGW's

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Agree. Not bothering myself. Will be a huge rank boost if you nail it, but I'm not that lucky.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I’m at the point where I don’t really have much choice.

  9. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Looking at best moves atm. Broja+Rudi to Saiss+Watkins for free and keep Bilva for one more?

    DDG 3.9
    TAA Rudi Cancelo Dier Tierney
    Son Jota Bilva Bowen D. Luiz
    CR7 Dennis Broja

    2ft, 2.2m itb

  10. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    9s it safe to bring Dennis in? Defo not going to ancon?

    Broja replacement...

    Already got king....

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks...

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, but if you can stretch look at Edouard

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I’d say this isn’t over quite yet.

    4. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Since you have King already. But double up can work for nicely for next three games...

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Edouard not nailed tho is he?

        Some dgw news would make this a much easier decision!

        1. iL PiStOlErO
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          He is but fixtures schedule and fitness are issue atm. He is first striker, even before Benteke.

          1. Flynny
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            OK thanks!

        2. Hairy Potter
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Aren't Ayew and Zaha off to the Afcon? Would have thought that made Edouard more nailed.

  11. fplgaruda
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Will we ever see 1 gameweek consist of 1 match only?
    Id to see that happen. Lol

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Will we ever see a GW again with 10 fixtures ? It's 6 GWs in a row without a full set of fixtures now.

  12. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Best James replacement under 4.5 (already have White)

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Coady??

    2. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Thinking Marcal, Lampty, Lowton

    3. Gabbiadini
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Johnson, maybe.

      1. Cheeky Onion
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Is he nailed?

    4. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Bavies

    5. liner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Lowton from Burnley?

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        No please, they cant keep cs this year and have worse fixtures soon. Not worth it even if its 4.0

        1. liner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I said it just because Lowton has 4 resheduled fixtures. Probabbly have double gws in 21/22

          1. iL PiStOlErO
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Even so. Still the same, terrible choice mate.

    6. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Wolves or Brighton. Maybe maybe Villa also.

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

      I have a feeling Keane will be a good move. I know it sounds mad but just a hunch. Will decide tomorrow but if no sign of Everton postponement I think I’ll be dirtying my team.

  13. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Sissoko + James > Bowen + Ayling for -4

    Ayling will be benched in case Cancelo/Bernardo no show

    Yes or No?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Go Veltman or Thomas instead of Ayling

      1. _Gunner
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thomas doesn’t have a math

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Oops I was looking at price points. Veltman over Ayling. I can't see Leeds keeping a CS anytime soon when they play as they have the likes of Philips out until March

  14. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Edouard or Watkins as Broja replacement?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Watkins

  15. Ninja Škrtel
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    who the hell are we giving the armband this gw...

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Son.

    2. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      My last three captains...

      Salah 4
      Ronaldo 2
      Jota 4

      Likely picking Ronaldo again so best avoiding.

    3. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Son or Kane.

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

      3 established players at Pool with covid … that’s makes it even muddier.

  16. Junglist95
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hello everyone.

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      HNY

  17. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hate my team this week and planned to FH to get several DGWers in but it's not happening is it?

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      If it does it going to be a total lottery on who to select, you have to go all the way back to GW14 for the last time all teams had fixture.

  18. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else think there might be an extra gameweek or 2 this season? So many matches called off, every team bar City have matches to catch up on and there isn't much space in the calendar to fit them in unless they call off or drastically alter the cup competitions. Seems unlikely they will be able to reschedule many matches currently as there are so many squads still riddled with Covid.

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Just think we'll end up with several small DGWs and the usual larger DGWs tbh

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah maybe. Lots of weeks with 11 or 12 fixtures where the likes of Burnley and Watford play on Champions League midweeks or something.

        1. Rains of Castamere
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah... it's a busy calendar but not for all teams. Some will play on weekends if matches can be arranged between teams knocked out of the FA Cup in rounds 3 and 4

  19. Junglist95
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Watkins or DCL for Jesus?

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Watking!!!!

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Watkins until we see DCL is match fit

  20. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    BROADCAST SELECTIONS: The @premierleague will be confirming broadcast picks for the remainder of February’s fixtures either today or tomorrow.
    They’re also hopeful of confirming rescheduled times for games recently postponed for COVID (and other reasons).

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Tomorrow? Sod off

    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Tomorrow. 11.05. Bank on it.

    3. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Don't you just know it'll be tomorrow after the deadline!

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

        Lol

    4. maglia rosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      😮 😆 😯

    5. maglia rosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I know fpl is a free game etc etc blah blah but seriously ❓

    6. swanseag55
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Oh come on please before tomorrow’s deadline!

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

      Ha! We know it will be tomorrow after deadline.

    8. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      BROADCAST SELECTIONS: The @premierleague will be confirming broadcast picks for the remainder of February’s fixtures 1 minute after FPL id Firminoooo have confirmed his transfers.
      They’re also hopeful of confirming rescheduled times for games recently postponed for COVID (and other reasons).

  21. BROOKLYN GOONER
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Dennis owner here. Crazy. Now I’m expecting Chelsea to say that James just had a bit of cramp. 🙂

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, keeping Dennis for hauls in next few, nice gift for ny.

  22. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I can hear the sound of those Free Hits being smashed against hopes and dreams

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Fhhhhhhhhhhhhh

  23. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    How’s this for a -4

    Bernardo & James > Son & Dier

    De Gea Ramsdale

    Cancelo Rudiger Mitchell Tsimikas xxxxxxx

    Salah Bowen Mbeumo Saka xxxxxxx

    Jesus Lacazette Dennis

    Any ideas would be welcomed

  24. thom830g
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Broja for Dennis for a hit?

    Team is
    DDG
    Cancelo - TAA - Dier - Coady
    Bilva - Jota - Son - Mount
    Watkins - Antonio
    (Ramsdale - White - Broja* - Maddison*)

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Siiiii

      1. thom830g
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        not going to AFCON right?

  25. Athletico Underachieving
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Aaah nice. Down to 11 now, including Cancelo and Gallagher

    1. dshv
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Same here

    2. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I introduce you ... hits. -4, -8, -12, -16, stop, that's enough.

      1. Athletico Underachieving
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Ha managed to struggle through all of this without a hit or chip but think the time has come for at least a -4…

  26. The Knights Template
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Happy New Year from down under! May all you players that I also own score double digits this GW!

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

      Happy new year to you sir. I certainly hope you’re not be wearing full armour as you celebrate in the sun.

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Happy New Year, a false hope that 😛

  27. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hi all,

    Any thoughts?

    Sanchez (Rammy)

    TAA Cancelo* James* (White Livra*)

    Salah Son Jota Foden (Brownhill*)

    Watkins King Dennis

    1 FT & 0.6 ITB

    James out is a priority right? Would love to hold FT but, since James is out, its not viable imo.

    King and Dennis double up also not really favourable.

  28. Hairy Potter
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Have EPL managers decided whether missing games is an advantage or a disadvantage. Have seen conflicting opinions from different managers, but not sure if they've now come to a consensus.

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Depends if it's my players missing games

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

      I’m trying to embrace it and will look to take advantage later. Saying that, I haven’t been too heavily affected, so that will obviously bias my view somewhat.

    3. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I think all the confusion can favour engaged managers in terms of leaving transfers til deadline day, not tripling up on one team, looking up news about covid, having a playing bench, etc. But it can also be damaging to those who try to plan too much, i.e. bringing in Madison for the Norwich fixture or Broja for potential double in 21. An awful lot boils down to luck at the end of the day.

  29. dando89
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Well looks like I'm using one of my free hits this week, otherwise I'll only have about 5 players

  30. ResultatFar
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Is Digne a viable option?

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      he will be for Chelsea in a few weeks

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

      He is a trap. He will only hurt you. FPL poison that one.