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Watford v Spurs team news: Lucas joins Son and Kane in front three

The in-form Son Heung-min and Harry Kane face the only Premier League side without a clean sheet this season in the day’s solitary 3pm kick-off.

Son has six attacking returns in his last five appearances, while it’s three in three for Kane.

Watford v Tottenham Hotspur is the next Double Gameweek 21 fixture off the rank, following Manchester City’s last-gasp win over Arsenal.

There are no real surprises with the Spurs teamsheet, with Son and Kane joined by Lucas Moura in a front three at Vicarage Road.

The Brazilian is one of two players recalled to Antonio Conte’s starting XI, with Oliver Skipp also returning. Harry Winks and Dele Alli drop to the bench, while Giovani Lo Celso is also among the substitutes after overcoming a calf problem.

Claudio Ranieri has made three changes following his side’s 4-1 defeat by West Ham on Tuesday, with William Troost-Ekong, Imran Louza and Ken Sema back in the line-up.

Kiko Femenia is injured, while Cucho Hernandez and Ozan Tufan drop to the bench.

Ben Foster is not ready to return despite stepping up his training this week.

Son scored the only goal of the game when these sides last met in August, although the teams were under different management at that point.

Sergio Reguilon claimed maximum bonus points to supplement his clean sheet in that fixture.

GAMEWEEK 21 LINE-UPS

Watford XI: Bachmann, Troost-Ekong, Sierralta, Cathcart, Masina, Sissoko, Louza, Kucka, Sema, King, Dennis.

Subs: Angelini, Ngakia, Cleverley, Pedro, Gosling, Fletcher, Tufan, Hernandez, Morris.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Sanchez, Dier, Davies, Emerson, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Reguilon, Moura, Son, Kane.

Subs: Gollini, Doherty, Winks, Gil, Rodon, Lo Celso, Alli, Tanganga, Ndombele.

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  1. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is it August already, Kane?

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

      Close by

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

    What is the latest on Gallagher?

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

      Probable team for today: Guaita, Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Schlupp, Luka, Hughes, Edouard, Benteke, Ayew

      Same source I had that got the Gallagher out news couple of days before anyone else. So misses out again?

      Note it does say probable this this.

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

        Only posted at 1:41pm today, btw. After deadline.

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

          Thanks. Strange that Zaha is missing too..

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

    bit of a shame that royal is a donkey

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

      Wish you had him in your team, do you?

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

        Toss up between him and reg to double up existing Davies. He's getting loads of the ball but looks hopeless

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

          Bossing the BPS, ATM.

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

    https://twitter.com/MrMowiz/status/1477181223961337857?s=20

    Dennis vs Super Eagles

    Reposting for the new crowd

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

      Cheers for this, hadn't seen the full story

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Looking forward to Nigeria winning AFCON and Watford getting relegated.....

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

        It would be funny

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

      Good read

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

      Interesting.

      I read a Watford fan saying he kicked off when he didn't get his usual seat on the team bus.

      Guess sometimes strikers need a selfish streak and a bit of fire in their belly too.

    5. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Nice.

      So he's bigger than the country. FPL managers must be happy.

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

    On this showing so far I'm glad I didn't captain Son as I had originally planned before the DGW was announced.

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

      Same

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

      This isn't how we want to see son play. Sideways on the edge of the box

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

      I hope Tinkerman switches things again for the next match. I want Dennis goals in the DGW

      1. FPL_ UP_Down
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Isn’t he go AFCON?? I’m DGW ( 22GW)

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

          See my post above

        2. FPL_ UP_Down
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks mate. Awesome

  6. ‘Tis the Season
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Seems like ALL the crazies are out in force today…
    Can’t treat stupid I’m afraid..

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

      I don't know what's in paracetamol, but it cures my headaches 😉

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You can, its called education. Its not an instant fix and requires time and patience

  7. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Emerson Royal is so useless!

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

      He's well ahead in baps, what's the problem?

      😉

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

    Reguilon on the bench, this isn't looking good

    1. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No he isn’t

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

        On my bench

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 2 months ago

            No he isn't

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

            Why would you have him on your bench??

            1. Hits from the Bong
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              To cover for injuries and no shows I’d imagine

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

              I'm set up for bb22

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

      As a Liverpool fan, I’m taking finishing second to City as a title win due to their bribery of refs that will come to light in the near future.

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

        Cheers to that butthead, we are the real winners

      2. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Name checks out

      3. Critical Observer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Name checks out.

        Dippers, the eternal victims, entitled to everything yet receiving so little.

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          😎

        2. Supersonic Marv'
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          When you call the people of Liverpool bin dippers, you're implying that they are so poor they have to eat out of the bins. Have a little more class.

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Forgive my ignorance since I was late, but what kind of racism happen here today?

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        It was savage

      2. On The Up
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Called the man City owners Arab savages. It got deleted I think but he just kept on about it. Hopefully banned with a bit of luck

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Damn, he's lucky I was not around.

          1. On The Up
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Lol can tell by your name that you wouldnt have been impressed

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

      Wtf was that from Son?

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

      Spurs fans were slating Son’s performance vs Soton, hasn’t looked any better today either …

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

        He looks absolutely fine it just absolutely isn't how we want a team to use him

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

          I agree with the guy above you. Been sloppy, dispossessed. First touch not been great.

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

            It's not a form thing, he's just being played to his (relative) weaknesses.

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

      Hornets are 'gonna get stung soon.

    7. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Our lineup seems to have been leaked, but if true not unexpected... Guaita, Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Schlupp, Luka, Hughes, Edouard, Benteke, Ayew

      Eze/Olise both back/available as well 🙂

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

        Eze going straight in my team if he has a double next week

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

        Same I saw. Forums too?

        1. Tasty Jerk
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah - their team selection "normally" accurate

      3. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        So it's really no Gallagher Zaha and Kouyate

        Field day for the opponent. Sorry.

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Same as last week then

          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Zaha was suspended though

        2. Tasty Jerk
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Vague rumours they are covid positive - (total rumour though on that), but if true can keep them out of AFCON I would expect.

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

        Schlupp goal incoming, he always seems to score when he plays

        1. lilmessipran
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          He scores even when he doesn't 😉

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

      These purple /mauve and hornets kit is 1974 vibes.

      Quite a lurid combo.

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

      Sorry I ruined Son for you

    10. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Spurs got to be the worst attack in the league if they can’t score against Watford. I have Kane and Son FFS

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Why would you double up on “the worst attack in the league”?

        1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I said if they can’t score. Grow a brain

        2. Mozumbus
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          This is the exact reason to double up

          1. Boss Hogg
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Ah, insurance policy.
            Smart.

            1. Mozumbus
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              You got it right 😀

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

        Have patience young willie

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

          Missed a synonym for "young"...

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

        Spurs have always been a bit unpredictable and inconsistent in an attacking sense. Didn't replace the creativity they had with Eriksen, Dembele and Alli

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

          Yeah I think this is their main issue. Kane and Son are fantastic, but they don't really have much creativity in midfield to properly supply them or to open up opposition on the flanks from runs from Reguilon or Emerson. Ndombele has the potential (his pass to Kane for his goal v Liverpool being an example) but there are clearly attitude issues there, and Winks and Hojgbjerg are OK but they're not really the level Spurs need to really make use of their best players

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

          This is the key point.

    11. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I have been crowned King Mudas of FPL

      Every decision I make turns to MUD

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        As long as it's not my Watford King

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

        King Mudas in the mud

    12. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Kucka has done well vs. Son and Reguillon

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

      Ken Sema is built like an absolute tank

    14. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Royal owners should be really worried about his security of starts and/or minutes. He's horrible.

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

        Had so much space and time on the ball, delivery been so poor though.

      2. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Horrible royal…sounds like Prince Andrew..

      3. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        My man Shifty. Been ages bud.

        Yeah luckily DGW happened and I avoided him for.. Keane lol

        1. Shifty
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Eyyyyy. Been awhile!

          Keane worthwhile punt. Gotta roll the dice!

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

        Yep - was surprised to see so many talking him up as an option on here or saying he looked better than Regulion.

        Can't do anything right

      5. FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Hes awful,they leave him alone on purpose

      6. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        You can see why Watford are content to give him all the space in the world

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

      Get Doherty on before 60'!

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Really hope he becomes a starter.
        He was fpl gold before at wolves

    16. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Isn't that assault on Fire?

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

        Dier* wtf was that autocorrect.

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

          It encourages violence

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

          We didn't start the Dier.

      2. Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Whooooaaaah, my Cesc is on Dier.

      3. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        When we kiss... Ooohhhh... Dier

      4. Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I am the god of hell fire and I bring you... DIER

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

      Watford getting away with rugby style tackles in the set piece there!

    18. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Well, that's the worst half of football I've watched this year

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

        Yeah not the best that.

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

        Norwich or Burnley v Leeds were pretty awful too

    19. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Robert Jones is by far the worst ref.

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

        He has a lot of competition.

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

        Lot of competition for that coveted award

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

        Refs can't be perfect, but it's annoying when VAR officials make obvious mistakes.

    20. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      supporting Spurs is so awful

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Last week I benched Guita for Bachman. This week I did the reverse!

      2. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        My condolences

        Someone had to take over from West Ham and Arsenal, tbf

    21. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Can someone just score a f goal already

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

        During dressing room practice?

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

      Spurs still have to play all of last seasons Top 5 Away, haven’t won away yet under Conte

    23. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Silva to Son for a hit going as expected.

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

        Try Mahrez to Son for a hit