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Spurs v Arsenal postponed as 3pm team news drops

Three more Premier League matches kick off at 15:00 GMT this afternoon but one Double Gameweek 22 fixture, as feared, won’t be going ahead tomorrow.

The north London derby has been called off after a postponement request from Arsenal, so the Gunners now blank in Gameweek 22 and Tottenham Hotspur’s ‘double’ becomes a ‘single’ fixture against Leicester City on Wednesday.

Following a request from Arsenal FC, the Premier League Board met today and regrettably agreed to postpone the club’s away fixture against Tottenham Hotspur, due to be played at 4:30pm on Sunday 16 January.

With Arsenal having fewer than the required number of players available for the match (13 outfield players and one goalkeeper), the Board accepted the club’s application. The decision is a result of a combination of COVID-19, existing and recent injuries and players on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations. All clubs are able to apply for a postponement if COVID-19 infections are a factor in their request.” – Premier League statement

Arsenal now have four outstanding league fixtures to rearrange, while Spurs have three.

Back to today’s games and a lot of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers will have their eyes and ears on the Newcastle United v Watford clash, as the Hornets are the only team in action at the traditional kick-off time who have two fixtures in Double Gameweek 22 – providing their next six-pointer against a Covid-hit Burnley goes ahead on Tuesday, of course.

Emmanuel Dennis starts for Watford as expected, having recovered from the knock he sustained in Gameweek 21. He again joins Joshua King in Claudio Ranieri’s attack, while the fit-again Ben Foster is back in goal to replace Daniel Bachmann.

The Tinkerman also hands debuts to new signings Hassane Kamara, Samir and Edo Kayembe, and Eddie Howe has done the same at Newcastle with Chris Wood. Kieran Trippier makes his league bow for the Magpies.


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Wolves have made three changes to the side that won at Manchester United, with Leander Dendoncker in for Ruben Neves in midfield, wing-back Rayan Ait-Nouri replacing Marcal down the left and Tote Gomes making his first appearance for the club in the absence of Romain Saiss.

Southampton are unchanged from the side that beat Brentford in midweek.

Norwich make two changes for the visit of Everton, with Joshua Sargent and Jacob Sorensen in for Przemysław Płacheta and the ill Kenny McLean.

New Everton signing Vitaliy Mykolenko, André Gomes and Salomon Rondon all come into Rafael Benitez’s starting XI as Mason Holgate and Jason Kenny drop to the bench and Allan misses out with illness.

Fellow new recruits Nathan Patterson and Anwar El Ghazi are substitutes, along with the fit-again Richarlison.

GAMEWEEK 22 LINE-UPS

Newcastle XI: Dubravka, Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Dummett, Fraser, Longstaff, Shelvey, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin, Wood.

Subs: Darlow, Gillespie, Ritchie, Lewis, Krafth, Murphy, Almiron, Willock, Anderson.

Watford XI: Foster, Ngakia, Cathcart, Kamara, Kucka, Kayembe, Sissoko, Samir, Dennis, King, Joao Pedro

Subs: Bachmann, , Sierralta, Sema, Tufan, Femenía, Cleverley, Kabasele, Hernández, Morris


Norwich XI: Krul, Aarons, Hanley, Gibson, Williams, Lees-Melou, Sorensen, Sargent, Idah, Rashica, Pukki

Subs: Byram, Dowell, Placheta, Cantwell, Kabak, Tzolis, Gunn, Giannoulis, Rowe

Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Keane, Godfrey, Mykolenko, Doucoure, Gomes, Gordon, Calvert-Lewin, Rondon, Gray

Subs: Kenny, Patterson, Holgate, Richarlison, Mina, Townsend, Begovic, Gbamin, El Ghazi


Wolves XI: Sa, Ait-Nouri, Coady, Semedo, Kilman, Gomes, Moutinho, Dendoncker, Jimenez, Podence, Trincao

Subs: Moulden, Ruddy, Jordão, Silva, Giles, Sanderson, Traore, Cundle, Campbell

Southampton XI: Forster, Bednarek, Lyanco, Salisu, Tella, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Diallo, Perraud, Redmond, Broja

Subs: Caballero, Walker-Peters, Stephens, Long, Armstrong, Adams, Small, Armstrong, Valery

1,120 Comments Post a Comment
    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Link doesn’t work

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

      Link doesn’t work. Grats tho champ

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

      This was nowhere near bold enough a prediction to be posting links and bragging about it

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

      That wad bold. Worthy of the brag.

      Kudos.

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

    So what are the chances Ronny starts midweek? Took a -4 to bring him in haha

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

      50/50

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

      I took -4 AND I have Keane first on the bench

  2. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    We shall see the Bruno of old now. Points for owners incoming.

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You never know he may foul one of Villa players and get a penalty in reward.

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

      Hopefully.

    3. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Flashback to the time he got a pen for what should have been a red card for himself for trying to break Konsa's leg...

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

    AWB not in squad a surprise

    1. Tango74
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I got de gea and Dalot

      Atleast I got something to keep me interested

      0-0 pls

  4. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    So the smart ones did not captain Dennis or Ronaldo 😉

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

      Bowen here... Fingers xssed.

    2. EL tridente
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      We captained Bruno

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Great call

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

        Same here fingers crossed!

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

      Must say i feel silly for capping him over Bruno. But we’ll see what happens against Brentford I guess.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Will play. The way Brentford defend, can be anything.

    4. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bruno (c)

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Excellent

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

      Easy to say that, but it's too early to say that also. I'll never understand this type of comment.

      I'm ok with it, as i can't complain about my luck recently. Capping Ronaldo on a DGW wasn't a bad idea by any stretch of the imagination.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Wasn't with the news floating around. Was a gamble for sure. But it's all about how you play the game.

  5. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    If DCL would like to be anything other than a donkey for 2 minutes that would be fantastic.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A rose is a rose is a rose....

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

      He's been anonymous, even with the fixture run I think I'll just get rid

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

    Did watkins to CR7 last minute and now this…

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

      I’m doing Ronaldo yo Watkins for next GW

  7. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Was really surprised to see so many good managers go for Ronaldo(c) when the united ITK on Twitter clearly stated that he was unlikely to start both and he’s hardly ever wrong

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

      Many like me don’t use twitter so wouldn’t have had that info.

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Was posted on here as well I think

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

        I don’t use Twitter either but it was mentioned on here numerous times, the fact that he pulled out of training early in the week was also a red flag. Not trying to be captain hindsight here, it’s just not overly surprising news given the info we had. It’s the sole reason I went Bruno instead, which may not even pay off given how poor Utd have been…

    2. Tango74
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No sure why people are pissed.

      We knew he was poss injured and took a risk snd it failed

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

        People are pissed when they take risks and fail.

        I am smiling with my WC with triple Eve with dgw + Nor next decision 🙂 At least one them scored after DCL missed a pen.

    3. Old Bull
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      But sometimes he is

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

      I did C Dennis instead of him or Kane. Feel so clever now...

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

      which united itk? clearly not that dependable when literally no one could say for certain that he was that unfit

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

      Mate all my captain choices were ripped away due to injuries & cancellations 😆

    7. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      United itk really? His manager stated he was available. So the problem is he's a deceiver.

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

      Fabio Borges and Magnus Carlsen went Bruno (c)
      Could be huge this GW

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

      How much time do people have to follow all these accounts, scroll through all these forums tho. Until the deadline yesterday I thought he was playing, it was only that Maguire transferring him out thing which made it obvious that he wasn't.

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

    Ronaldo has been a horrible transfer in.

    Hurry back Salah so I can get rid.

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

    Turns out I picked the right players on my WC, I just didn't start them

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

    Why didn't we get confirmation Ronaldo was injured before the deadline yesterday?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      From?

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

      We put our faith in a new manager being trustworthy. Rangknick straight-up lied

    3. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Because press conferences are not for the benefit of FPL managers.

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

    Ronaldo. Sigh. And we all knew it was a terrible idea

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

      Silly boys we are. Learn from it I guess

    2. Tango74
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Agreed so why is everyone pissed?

      1. Hooky
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        They're drinking the pain away.

      2. Firmino
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Because Rangnick said he is okay for Villa

        1. Tango74
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          But it’s all mind games , like pep

          I am a Ronaldo capt and the only person to blame is myself

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

        Disappointing, but saying i am pissed would be granting fpl more emotional impact than it could ever have.

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

      It was a perfectly reasonable choice. This is a crazy season, in a crazy world. Stuff is gonna get mucked up. Just roll with it and hope for the best.

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

    I actually think United will play well today with Ronnie out and Cavani in. Haul inc for Bruno?

  13. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Disaster

    Total waste of a BB

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Who do you have on there?

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

      wish i had BB, currently 24 from 3 on bench, 8 from 3 in my starting team 🙁

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Any chance of auto-subs?

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

          Fraid not, unless Trent/Coufal are out

  14. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I think many went for Ragnick's words stating he was available. Another manager you cannot trust.

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Tbf he could be available? Just doesn’t wanna pick him.

  15. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is there a chance for double GW23?

  16. El-Kloppico
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Total disaster of a FH.
    Removed Cancelo.
    Cr7 (c)
    Got in Mount, Alonso, Lamptey..

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

      Same

    2. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Took a -4 for Cr7 and Maddie who I benched. I also have Keane.

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

      Still early on
      Mount, Alonso and Lamptey could all return and CR7 hattrick in the Brentford game

  17. Big Mac 24
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    So many people screaming blue murder and saying the end is nigh, after 5 games are not even through. A game week can change drastically in one single game, plenty of time especially in a double game week.

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

      This! Thank you! I'll never understand the kneejerk reactions. There is metric arse ton of football left.

      1. Big Mac 24
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

  18. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    So Maguire’s FPL team is the most reliable source for Man Utd team news. Good to know. I’ve added that to my notes

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

      I thought players had been banned from having teams after last season. Or was that on a club-by-club basis?

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

        I can’t see Ragnik being an enforcer on any rules at UTD whatsoever, they are slapping ketchup all over their food and everything. It’s madness!

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

          They probably have cats and dogs living together too! Mass hysteria!

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

        Yeah, most do still have players in the fantasy game.

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

      Same lol

  19. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Bought Ronaldo and Mount for -4
    Have Keane starting this GW.
    Legendary GW

  20. BIGREDDOG
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    10 minutes for Gray, DCL and King to step up!

  21. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone done a worse transfer this?

    Maddison, Moura, Ronaldo (C) in for -8, benching Cancelo.

    This was before the Leicester and Spurs games were called off. Couldn’t afford the move if I didn’t do it one day before the deadline as Salah and son were meant to fall that night and I was selling both.

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

      Madison will score and assist so don't worry

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        He better do, I’m current on -5 points and a fat red arrow…

        This season cannot end fast enough 😀

    2. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Cancelo 11 points of bench is a win I would say..

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        He is second on my bench behind Raphinha. Even if Ronaldo is a no show I won’t get him unless someone else doesn’t show up. Total disaster 😀

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

      Rightnow Ronaldo Captain with SGW doesn't look that bad as well, since every game so far has been with players who have only one goal. But yeah it's way worse then it was with DGW idea. And some players are most likely score 2 goals soon.And if Ronaldo misses out entirly you still have your VC.

      Taking a -8 for those players most likely is one of the worst transfers so far at least.

      I'm glad i took only -4 this week was planning a -8 as well at some point.

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

    Sá is on 8 saves

    WTF?

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

      InSáne

    2. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He's a real one, should have been set and forget or at least one of your rotating 2.

  23. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Okay so I just want to check if I am profiling people correctly here. Answer the following questions yes or no

    1. Do you believe liverpool doctored tests to postpone a match?

    2. Do you believe false positives can be generated by juice/fizzy drink consumption

    3. Do you tend to trust tiktok teenagers over medical experts because you secretly believe that the government and everyone else is somehow out to get you?

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

      Grabs popcorn

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

        Butter?

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

      Do you think you're totally obsessed about Liverpool off field activities?

      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        No
        No
        No
        Yes

      2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Hahaha

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

      BAaAaAaaa!
      More lamb chops.

  24. socho
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Honestly who can cope with this game since Covid is here?

  25. Life_Ban
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What we thinking 1G 1A

    Or 2 G 1A

    For Bruno?

    Gonna milk this GW for what it's worth!!!

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

    Bruno and Greenwood with about 50 shots each now with CR out.

  27. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    All we’re asking for is a Dennis goal

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Literally all

  28. griffzinho
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    That is one dodgy United team. Villa firm favourites surely!

  29. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Crikey. Sa is going bananas again