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2pm kick-off team news: Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones, Jota + Firmino all start for Liverpool

Following the postponement of Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal, there are now just two Premier League matches taking place on Sunday – Liverpool v Brentford and West Ham United v Leeds United.

Both games kick-off at 14:00 GMT.

Jurgen Klopp makes six changes from his side’s 2-2 draw at Chelsea, with Alisson, Joel Matip, Andrew Robertson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Curtis Jones and Roberto Firmino coming in for Caoimhin Kelleher, Ibrahima Konate, Kostas Tsimikas, James Milner, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

Harvey Elliott, Nathaniel Phillips, Divock Origi and Thiago Alcantara remain on the injury list, whilst Salah, Mane and Naby Keita are at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

For Brentford, wing-back Rico Henry returns to the starting XI in place of Sergi Canos, in the only change from Tuesday’s 4-1 loss at Southampton.

Josh Dasilva, David Raya, Charlie Goode and Zanka are still out, while Frank Onyeka is on AFCON duty.

Elsewhere, David Moyes sticks with the same team that defeated Norwich City in Double Gameweek 21.

That means Manuel Lanzini should continue in a deeper-lying role alongside Declan Rice, with Tomas Soucek and Mark Noble still absent from the matchday squad.

Meanwhile, with Vladimir Coufal and Aaron Cresswell the starting full-backs once again, it does look like Ben Johnson’s stint in the first-team is over, at least for now.

Angelo Ogbonna and Kurt Zouma are on the sidelines, while Said Benrahma is at AFCON.

As for Leeds United, Pascal Struijk and Daniel James replace Diego Llorente and Tyler Roberts, who are both suspended, whilst Patrick Bamford isn’t in the squad despite recovering from injury.

Kalvin Phillips, Liam Cooper, Jamie Shackleton, Charlie Cresswell and Joe Gelhardt all remain out through injury.

DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 22 LINE-UPS

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones, Jota, Firmino

Subs: Kelleher, Konate, Milner, Gomez, Minamino, Tsimikas, Gordon, Williams, Morton

Brentford XI: Fernandez, Ajer, Jansson, Pinnock, Roerslev, Janelt, Norgaard, Baptiste, Henry, Mbeumo, Toney

Subs: Lossl, Canos, Jensen, Forss, Wissa, Ghoddos, Bidstrup, Bech Sorensen, Stevens


West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Dawson, Diop, Cresswell, Rice, Lanzini, Bowen, Fornals, Vlasic, Antonio

Subs: Yarmolenko, Areola, Fredericks, Masuaku, Johnson, Kral, Okoflex, Alese, Perkins

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Ayling, Koch, Struijk, Firpo, Forshaw, Dallas, Klich, Raphinha, Harrison, James

Subs: Klaesson, Rodrigo, Bate, Hjelde, McKinstry, Jenkins, Moore, Kenneh, Gray

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

    Minamino G

  2. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Gonna have to drop Foden soon… Coutinho and Bowen incoming, too many mids and not enough slots

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

      have you seen City's fixtures? KDB or Foden is a must

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

        Or both

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

    Jeez Antonio, just score a goal man.

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

      Am happy with 4 points tbh

  4. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    That's a crazy offside decision. No common sense at all in that rule

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

      You tell em Granville

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

      A rule is a rule

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

      Of course there is common sense. We can't start giving goals based on where we think the ball would end up if someone didn't touch a ball...

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

    "A few West Ham fans were leaving, but are on their way back." - SKY
    Haha.

  6. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I started the season with Raphinha and Harrison. They say comedy is all about the timing.

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

      I started with Harrison and Barnes, when others had Raph + Benrahma.

    2. Roy Hudd
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yeh everyone did tbf

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

    Ronaldo better play against this Brentford team...!

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

      He won't. I have Keane waiting on the bench with his -2 pts and Jota (vc)

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

        He will, I have Bruno (vc).

  8. Kaneyonero
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Wow 3 - 0 no Jota. Jota out for Coutinho

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

      Jota to Harrison no doubt will be the move tonight.

    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Don't blame you for selling Jota but not for Coutinho. He might not even start.

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

        Think there is a good chance of him starting the next game.

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

      Was just looking at Jota to Couts, I like it!

  9. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Points for for everyone ! Errh, well, not for Jota, that is

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

    Jota doing the square root of **** all, as usual then?

  11. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Kane starts.

    Empty pitch with no opposition - should be 50 plus goals

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

      Well, taking the restart after goal 1 will be tricky.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Ref is kicking it forward from spot

      2. keefy59
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Ruled out by VAR

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

      Is Reguilon playing. Should have points at both ends with no opposition

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yes starts

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

    All these people taking Jota out must have pretty nice teams to even be thinking about something like that

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

      This

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

        Meanwhile i've got triple everton 😆

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

          Same

          Still selling Jota for Salah when the king returns, but that's not my worry atm

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

            Surely Jota scores when Salah is back?

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

            Yup … Jota will be going for Salah so he’ll remain there begrudgingly for a little longer

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

          I hate captain hindsight posts. I went ronaldo for a hit this week and feel stupid now.

          But triple everton? How was that ever a good thing?

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

            I used my wildcard in 21 when they were supposed to have a double followed by Norwich

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

          New manager bounce though

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

      I hope they take him out

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

        If he's such a troll I'm sure he'll start scoring again when the masses ship

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

      Many other midfield options at cheaper prices that are warranting a look

      Mount
      Coutinho
      Raphinha
      Bowen (if you don’t already have)

      Jota is just reverting to type, loved him at Wolves and thought we’d been burned when Liverpool bought him on BNPL for a fiver a month for eternity. But, he’s profligate at times and he’s showing it now.

      It’s a season where I’m sure we’d all sacrifice the third striker spot for a sixth mid

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

        Mount has Tot, blank, blank in the next 3. Absolutely not an option

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

        There has to be another player that could be taken out though. As long as Jota is nailed, he's essential in my opinion.

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

          He's only nailed for one more game.

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

            He was starting 4/5 even with Firmino fit

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

          My bad on Mount but you get the idea

          Salah (when back)
          Bowen (only just got, wouldn’t dare get rid)
          Gallagher (fixtures in 24,25,27)

          Currently got Fernandes but will probably sell to get Salah.

          Jota and ESR will be my ones to fall

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

    Every time I get Jota he doesn't do anything..

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

      Snap.

  14. Not again Shirley
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Jota turning into our of these players that when you bring him in he does absolutely nothing and hails when you don’t. Frustrating to say the least.

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

      All hail Jota!

  15. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Jota OFF

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

      No points for everyone

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

    Jota off for Gordon

  17. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    TAA dropping like a stone in BAPS race

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Please tell me Robbo is up there!

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Way on top

      2. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Top

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Lovely stuff, thanks chaps

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

    That was the typical frustrating Jota game.

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

    Can come out from behind my sofa as a non Jota owner!

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

      Ditto; he was the single biggest bullet I had to dodge this week.

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

      Never needed to hide behind it with Jota anyway. Massive troll.

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

        Only if you are trying to avoid being hit by one of his many wayward shots on goal.

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

      Same same.

  20. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    "Everton have officially sacked Rafa Benitez, confirmed as expected after yesterday emergency meeting. Board now considering two candidates shortlist to find a replacement."

    Potter and Rooney, yeh? I'd put money on it.

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

      Rooney won't leave Derby before seasons end.

      It would be a backward step for Potter.

      Big Sam & Big Dunc?

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

      Surely not rooney. Potter would be a great appointment but would be far too sensible.

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

      Rooney is managing relegation side though, he must be experience enough for this job

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

        Doing a very good job at Derby too.

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

          Clubs often go for the polar opposite when firing a manager. Benitez hated by fans to Rooney adored by fans is an option in my book. And he is doing a remarkable job at Derby, getting far more out of a side than he has any right to.

          I do think he's in the conversation and would be a fall-back option should Potter decline.

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

      Steve Bruce would be hilarious

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

        The level they can expect tho.
        No way Potter goes to that shambles.

  21. Londongeezaa
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Jota clean sheet point locked

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

      Grateful for any scraps this GW.

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

      Wahoo

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

    Bit off topic but when are people thinking of playing their WC?

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

      Not until we get a lot more clarity on DGWs. Will aim to play it to set up a BB the following week.

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

      GW3* before a DGW bench boost

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

      I’m thinking of playing it soon. Pages are flying though so not much chance for a discussion but I’m interested to read replies

  23. Glad He Ate Her
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Any chance Telles keeps Shaw out of Utd's next game?

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

    Offside Bowen A Yarmo G

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

    Bubbles wasted

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

      Premature blowing bubbles. Just like at the neverland ranch

  26. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Things i ve learned from WHU-LEE:
    Keep Bowen
    Sell Antonio
    Sell Dawson if not any other fires to put out
    Buy Raphinha

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

      Pretty much all of this.

  27. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Ronaldo(c), Jota(vc). Yikes!

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

      Might be better for you if Ronaldo doesn't play against Brentford.

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

    Spurs vs Arsenal line up?

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

      Son starts.

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

      Kane and Moura benched

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

      No Reguilon

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

        Boo

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

      Currently in line at the buffet

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

      Maitland Niles starting up front and due to COVID Arsenal have brought back Squillaci and Chamakh

    6. Viprin
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Defoe starts

    7. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Kane captainers can now laugh at us ronaldo ones

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

      Arsenal full-strength 😉

    9. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Pamarot and Edman start

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

        Timothee atouba. He was a liability.

    10. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      BREAKING NEWS:

      Arsenal football club are set to be punished this afternoon for their pathetic attempts and getting the match with Spurs called off.
      In a dramatic turn of events the game will now go ahead, with the Spurs team set to play against no opponent at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

      Arteta will no doubt be worried now about the potential devastation of this news to his goal difference, as it is expected Spurs will take full advantage of a fully empty opponent half and goal, potentially racking up goals well into the double figures.

      Harry Kane will now no doubt be eyeing up Salah’s lead in the golden boot race.

      Fantasy football managers around the world with Spurs assets and Kane captain in particular will be licking their lips at this incredible turn of events.

      Stay tuned for more!

      1. Junglist95
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Kane would still blank

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Maybe a few dodgy VAR decisions yes lol

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

        Quiting FPL hasnt made you less bitter then 😀

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          No I will never forget this

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

            Well, you don’t have any trophies to remember so makes sense.

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

              Sorry, that was mean.

              1. Big boy Bowen
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                It’s cool bro

            2. Big boy Bowen
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Ouch…

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

        Predictions? 1-0 to Arsenal,, Sanchez OG.

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

    Wtf did I just watch? Antonio on throw ins.

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

      Lol

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

      +bps

  30. SINGH
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Yes Jota with his tasty 3 points locked

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

      Haul for me this week