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Southampton v Newcastle postponed as second Gameweek 21 fixture falls

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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. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Not the best looking squad for this gw but think I could save the FH as things stand. Any suggestions? 1ft, 0.4m itb

    Lloris
    taa cancelo rudiger alonso
    son bilva jota bowen
    ronaldo king

    foster esr tierney BROJA

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

      Save

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  2. mdm
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any doubles announced yet?

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    1. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      https://mobile.twitter.com/THSTOfficial/status/1476895372442275841

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

        Great. Thanks for link

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

        I'm sure it'll be tomorrow after the deadline

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  3. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    If we get the fixtures FH could be really good this week

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    1. Scholes Out For Summer
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      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      As long as you’re fine with not fh for the big dgw next gw

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      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, just worried any number of those could be called off.

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

    Looking at best moves atm, team is in good shape. Will deal with Bilva next week so...Broja+Rudi to Targett/Coady+Watkins?

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

    2ft, 2.2m itb

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  5. Conor1
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Starting to lose interest fast. Too many cancelled games, teams playing with players missing etc. The playing field is not level any more. Will need more Free Hits from FPL at this rate.

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

      You’re starting to lose interest but you’ll carry on playing. Play it for fun, we know it’s not a level playing field.

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    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      How is not a level playing field? Everyone is in the same boat

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

        Not everyone owns the same players and games were getting cancelled out of blue, all of a sudden. You can’t predict if someone will be fine and then suddenly get Covid or not. So, that is not a level playing field.

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        1. Scholes Out For Summer
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          • 10 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Lol but no one can predict if someone will get Covid… do you want people to start owning all the same players?

          Whinge whinge whinge

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

            Your comment doesn’t make sense. It’s New Year’s Eve, why are you so full of anger?

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            1. Scholes Out For Summer
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Cause your comments before made no sense…

              It’s New Year’s Eve why are you so full of whinge?

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        2. Drexl Spivey
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Hence the need for a decent bench - a strategy many adopted early last season.

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

            Yes but games getting cancelled after the deadline, is a lottery. Why are you so oblivious to that?

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            1. Drexl Spivey
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              I'm not oblivious to it - It's horrible. But a decent bench minimises hits. Every season's different - you just have to roll with the punches. It's not like we haven't had ample warning of pandemic chaos. Or maybe some still choose to ignore it.

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

              calm down fella

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

          Take hits, have a deep squad, spread the risk with selections. People have been advising this stuff on here since before any games were even called off. Lots of posters on here predicted this would happen and offered advice to handle it

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

        This.

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  6. Darthshearer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I am stuck what to do. I have 1FT 3.8 ITB but willing to take a hit. I am chasing, currently 2nd in 3 leagues!

    Ramsdale

    Rudiger | Livaramento | Tomiyasu | Cancelo
    Salah | Foden | Bernardo | Bowen
    King | Toney

    Foster | Gallagher | James | Wilson

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

      James and Bernardo to son and a defender?

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  7. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    How’s she looking?

    Ramsdale
    Trent Cancelo Alonso
    Salah Sterlo Bowen Martinelli Son
    Dennis Antonio

    Steele* Semedo Livra* Scarlett

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

      Nice. C?

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    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      At risk !

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  8. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    If the Chelsea vs. Liverpool game gets cancelled this GW, I will have 7 players not available.

    Southampton = 2 players
    Chelsea = 3 players
    Liverpool = 2 players

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

      Man City = potentially Cancelo

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

        I'd FH. That's what I will do it if happens.

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

      But how likely is it to be cancelled if Chelsea don’t have many Covid cases?

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

        Cos of pool

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

          Chelsea have apparently asked for the postponement

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

            Oh

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

            Oh dear

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

            Any source?

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

            Makes my two transfers easy if that gets confirmed as off before the deadline … might just shift James and Alonso anyway

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

        Apparently Chelsea are submitted a request to postpone the game

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        1. Jump in Micah
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          They have a huge squad doubt that’ll be successful

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  9. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    ⚽️

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

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

    Best replacement for lacazette and james ?

    A. Davies and Kane
    B. Diop and Ronaldo

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

      A

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

    Coady or Targett as Rudi replacement?

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    1. Ray85
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Guaranteed starter and some CS in Coady too plus he usually picks up BPS too...

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    2. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Coady for me. I know Villa seem to be in vogue at the moment but for me they need to prove it first. Wolves have already proven they can keep clean sheets

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  12. Fpl stress
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I feel Targett is the better choice than Cash for a James replacement.
    I see Targett getting crosses in and high up the pitch imo.
    Any opinions would be nice. What do you guys think? Thanks

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

      Me too. Totally agree. Cash may have the stats and is secure starter but Targett actually has more atatcking returns in less playing time...

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      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Targett return have been insanely flukey if you actually watch them. Cash has better goal threat and is higher up the pitch most of the time

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

          Stil that doesnt impress me. Targett is my man and I save some Mathy Cash. Cs are for all anyways and stats are ok but they dont give me pts.

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          1. Fpl stress
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah agreed, thanks for your guys replies. I'm all for flukey returns anyways.

            Saying this watch Cash go on to score a flukey goal!

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  13. DycheDycheBaby
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Looks like many of us will be forced to play Alonso now 🙂

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    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Doesn't look like he's game to have a game for us to be able to play him. What a mess

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

      All he will give us is a YC

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

        And 2 conceded goals or more? 😉

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  14. Jump in Micah
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Sounds like Ben Foster may be back soon (not this GW)

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

      Back training outside and ahead of schedule. Looks like he could be available for the start of the year

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

      Wondering if I get the chance whether to move Steele to him or if I should fork out the extra .5 for Sanchez

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

    Is it the right play to lose Gallagher instead of Bernardo this GW? I guess just play what's in front of us and too much uncertainty with Gallagher status

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  16. The Mandalorian
    • 11 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). @WeAreTheFSA

    Surely they won't announce the DGWs a minute after the deadline like last season \o/

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    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Lol they just isn’t care about fpl. They’ll announce it an hour after for all they care

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    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 3 months ago

        But last year even though it was announced after deadline the double wasn't for that gameweek was it? I can't remember but I'm sure that wasn't the case

        In this scenario if it's a double in 21 they surely have to say it before the deadline

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

          Yeah think it was for the week after but it messed up a lot of plans as a lot of people planned to WC followed by BB and so they weren't fully able to utilise it

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

      People on twitter saying double GW in 2021/22 means that only two games will be played in that GW 😀

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      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Wtf haha

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    4. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Wow Dennis not going after all. Could end the season top scoring forward!

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      1. Utopsis
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Sounds like proper protocol wasn't followed by the Nigerian FF - he wasn't in the provisional 37-man squad (HOW??) but got included in the 40 (and missed a deadline). That implies to me that he wouldn't have been a key part of the team. , but a shame for the lad nonetheless.

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

          Was the provisional squad announcement under the old manager?

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          1. Utopsis
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            It was indeed, good point. Who knows what his role would've been then? Link below

            https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/africa/59837314

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    5. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Chelsea have asked for a postponement? Don’t they still have most of their squad members though?

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      1. Grande Tubarão
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        They're down to their last 1,153 squad members. Bare bones.

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      2. WHUFCSmith23
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        They only have 23 full internationals left that they can call on. Poor lads they are.

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    6. The Final Boss
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Guys what will happen if matches are announced midweek after deadline? Will that fall into gw21?

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      1. The Final Boss
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I mean matches announced for coming mid week

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        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Yes. PL can do whatever they want

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

      Is the bench order right? What do you think?

      A. Johnson
      B. Dalot
      C. Martinelli

      Thanks

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

        I think I would go CBA

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      2. Ray85
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I'd have Martinelli first personally- Dalot probably wont start and will get 1 point. Can't seen Johnson getting a CS at Palace and whilst it's unlikely Arsenal will get anything at City, there is a slight chance...greater rewards with Martinelli.

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        1. Shaw must go on
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Well, Dalot got his rest yesterday so most likely he will play!! Will MU get a Cs?? That's the doubt...

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

        Thanks

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    8. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      There is a slight temptation to free hit if chelsea Liverpool gets postponed(which looks likely now)
      Only thing stopping me from free hitting is probably the DGW 22 and Man City still have their game on(as of now)

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

        I think I would rather ride out the GW instead of FHing but of course it's team dependent

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      2. Will Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I've resisted all chips so far but I'll be 7 players down if Pool gets called off. Will have to something!

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

      Leeds and Wolves had their respective matches postponed in GW20. Is there any news about their matches in GW21?

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      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Bruno Lage confirms that Wolves have no new Covid-19 cases but that assessment is ongoing regarding the fitness of those previously sidelined with the illness. Pedro Neto will start training in January.

        Leeds are fine too Bielsa had a presser.

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        1. banskt
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          This is very helpful. So, as things stand, their respective matches will go ahead. Thanks.

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      2. Lord of Ings
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Both should go ahead as things stand
        Wolves have been training regularly recently
        And Bielsa didn’t mention anything about postponement in his presser

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      3. banskt
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Newcastle had their match postponed in GW20, and their match in GW21 is also postponed.

        New entrant is Norwich, whose match is postponed in GW21. Liverpool is potentially another entrant.

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    10. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Is there a source for Chelsea asking for postponement?

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

        https://twitter.com/ifcnews__/status/1476911117553352710?s=21

        I’d say it’s not true though.

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        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Yep, sounds rubbish

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      2. banskt
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Why would Chelsea ask for postponement? I thought the virus infected the Liverpool camp.

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

      Anyone here watch the Watford vs West Ham game? Looking at the heatmaps King played striker again right?

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        You'd do better to look at goals scored 😉

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

          😀

          On WC now so just tempted to get both and be done with it 😆

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

            Stats are nuts

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

        Both switched positions throughout the first half. King stayed CF for the majority of the 2nd half

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

        First 15 mins, Dennis played as ST and King as LW, then they switched for rest of the 1st half.

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

        cheers all

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    12. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      James, Salah, Lacazette -> 5.5m defender, Son, Ronaldo (-8)?

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

        Go go go. But not untill deadline ofc

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      2. The Final Boss
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yup

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      3. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Replied in the other place 🙂

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

        looks good

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

        Looks good

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

        Everyone saying yes do it - but it has potential for huge variance.

        If Liverpool game is off then it’s easy.

        If not then salah (c) + Lacazette + 8 vs Son (c) + Ronaldo could go either way couldnt it?

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    13. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Any source that chelsea have requested for a postponement?

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Look up

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    14. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      When I run out of chips I'm 'gonna be in big dog's doo doo.
      That'll be tomorrow then!
      Happy New Year! 🙂

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    15. Yes Ndidi
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Is it me, or is there a direct correlation between a club’s current form and it’s susceptibility to illness and injury?

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

        Yeah, but there's also a correlation between a club's form and its squad depth - it's no surprise that the thinnest squads are more susceptible.

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

      Morning lads, have 1ft and 4.6m itb. Any moves in mind here or GTG&roll? cheers!

      ddg
      taa - livra - cancelo - reguilon
      bernardo - jota - bowen - son
      antonio - watkins

      (foster - dennis - james - saka)

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      1. Return of the FF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Maybe Bilva to Foden

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