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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. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    What West Ham defender, if any?

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    1. WHUFCSmith23
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      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      None

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

      Coufal

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    3. AC/DC AFC
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      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Coufal

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    4. Hazz
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      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Coufal if any but not wild about their defence.

      Can absolutely concede against both teams. 1 CS (BUR) in the last 10 GWs.

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      1. Eat my goal!
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        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        This is very true

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    5. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Coufal but none while flappyhandski is in goal, he's finished

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    6. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Antonio to Watkins seemed a no-brainer 2 GWs ago. And Villa were supposed to have a DGW too. Just another kick in the nuts, gettig hardened now

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

        Right, but Villa will have a DGW in 22 and West Ham won’t

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

          Was thinking to use FH then, but maybe better used in GW21, at least if more games are called off

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

        Conkers soaked in vinegar

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    7. Revival
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      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Newcastle the only side with a blank in GW21 as it stands

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      1. AC/DC AFC
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        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Suits them with the January window opening

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    8. arkom
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B.Silva —>

      A) Son
      Or?
      B) Bowen (and use moneys elsewhere)

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      1. Return of the FF
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        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        B

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    9. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Just did Gilmour to Bowen for -4 and benched King.

      Mistake?

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        King probably autosubs.

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

      James, Gallagher and Watkins —>

      Diop, Bowen and Antonio (c)

      -8 makes sense right?

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      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Dawson over Diop

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      2. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I'm looking at very similar (just asking about Diop, if he's nailed or not). I'm hoping that Diop and Antonio pay me back some of the hit.

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      3. WHUFCSmith23
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        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Diop is 4th choice centre back but as 1st and 2nd choice are injured forever Diop is nailed.

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    11. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Bottomed - What to go with:
      A. James & Alonso - Dawson/Coufal & Keane -4
      B. James & Hughes - Dawson/Coufal & Gray -4
      C. James, Alonso & Hughes - Dawson/Coufal, Keane & Gray -8

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    12. Better Call Raul
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Is Salah going to play vs Chelsea? Bit out the loop with AFCON

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      1. AC/DC AFC
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        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yes.

        If Liverpool play.

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      2. Traction Engine Foot
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        He will but there are some rumours the game may be postponed..

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

      Why did gray not play last game? Is he sure to start, or go doucoure?

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      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Not sure, guessing covid. He should be back

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

      Hi all,

      Any thoughts?

      Salnchez (Ramsdale)

      TAA Cancelo* James* (White Livra*)

      Salah Son Jota Foden (Brownhill*)

      Watkins King Dennis

      1 FT & 0.6 ITB

      How to bring in Bowen and Antonio? Drop Salah or Foden?

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    15. umerlfc
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Gallagher - > Gray best option? (Already own Bowen)

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      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yes

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    16. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Will Johnson start both games for WH? Or go Coufal?

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      1. DB_00
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Coufal more nailed imo

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      2. WHUFCSmith23
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        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Its hard to say, that second game is a long time away. Once Cresswell is fit then Johnson will drop out. Coufal is starting to look more like the one from last season now.

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    17. DB_00
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      James to Coufal? Was set on Reguilon but this DGW might swing it for me

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

        Same and same

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    18. CroatianHammer
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      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I already have Bowen and Antonio, and one will get the (C) almost assuredly. Could go Laca to DCL and leave it at that.

      While it's unlikely any new games are added for GW21 before tomorrow morning, there's every chance of another cancellation. Big talk that Chelsea requested postponement... LOL... they must have the biggest squad and they pull this shite.

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    19. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Any West Ham fans out there know if Diop is nailed for the short-term please?

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

        He's reportedly going to AC Milan as soon as a replacement is secured.

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

        Yes nailed until Zouma returns, which is supposed to be 5 weeks minimum from now.

        Talks of Lloyd Kelly being signed so would assume Diop will still to be starting even once a new centre back is signed.

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        1. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks for both replies, leaving me with six of one and half a dozen of the other though 🙂 The reason I want Diop btw is so I can afford Antonio too (Don't think Johnson is nailed for both..don't know for certain tho).

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    20. Hazz
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      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Advice please my lovelies.
      Plan to go into next GW as follows:

      DDG
      TAA Cancelo Regulion
      Son Jota Maddison Bowen Saka
      Ronaldo King

      Steele Livramento Gerhardt Alonso

      I'll be bringing in Antonio for what will likely be a -4. Who to sell?

      A) King (Could become Dennis if DGW)
      B) Gerhardt (lose cash for Salah return, for now) - then bench who?

      Not too much point in another hit for a DGW-er? Gray only perhaps.

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

        B and bench Saka makes most sense to me

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      2. Steve The Spud
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        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I think I’d do B and bench saka

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

        Thanks. Not sure I agree. King vs. TOT feels a bit trickier!

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        1. Steve The Spud
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          • 4 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          It could go either way mate, way I see it I don’t fancy arsenal to get more than 1 at most so you’re banking on a saka involvement, knowing Watford wouldn’t be surprised if they lost 5-2 or something silly

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    21. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Would you bench King or Broja?

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

        No.

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

          Sorry reply fail.

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    22. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      DCL return to fitness has come
      A couple of weeks too late!

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

        Worth the risk this week imo with those fixtures

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

          Yeah I’m thinking the nice gap in between them too

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        2. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          For what could be 30mins

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

      Now … If the Chelsea v Liverpool game gets called off before the deadline … it will get really interesting!

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

        Doubt you'll hear till Sat night

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        1. AC/DC AFC
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          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah, following Covid tests its often later than 11 am that news emerges.

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    24. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      So... Antonio or Bowen as cap?

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

        Bowen

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    25. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Has the chance of a Watford double in 21 gone?!

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

        Looks that way

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    26. Parsnips
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Ronaldo James and king > Toney Antonio and coufal?

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    27. rokonto
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      why have Arsenal not got a game in 25 and27?

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

        Club World Cup and Carabao Cup

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

          Ok

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      2. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Other matches block those games.

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

          Ok

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    28. AC
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      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Can anyone answer this. They have announced the TV games until February. Does this now mean there will be no DGW in 22?

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        They haven't finished.

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      2. Rotation's Alter Ego
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        2 years, 3 months ago

        Probably added next week or in the week after FA Cup games. Doesn't seem like they're in a huge rush with these things

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      3. AC
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        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks both

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    29. It’s gonna Ben Mee
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      2 years, 3 months ago

      Let the destruction of teams commence!

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    30. C_G
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Laca + Rudi ----> Bowen + Coufal? (-4)

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

        Saka***

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

      My gut was Keane in for James although I know it’s a mistake waiting to happen … but now with the double … and nice fixtures ….

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    32. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      That WHam defense doesn't fill you with confidence.

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

        Fabianski for me on fh

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      2. WHUFCSmith23
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        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Shouldn't go anywhere near it. Why aren't people going for Everton players instead?

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    33. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Sold on WC now but will be devastated if even more games are added late for 21...

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      1. WHUFCSmith23
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        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        You never know, maybe the players you bring in will also double

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

      FH time !!!

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