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Watford v Norwich team news: Dennis and King start, Foster misses out

Double Gameweek 23 gets underway this evening as Watford play host to Norwich City at Vicarage Road.

Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT.

Claudio Ranieri makes four changes from last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Newcastle United, with Daniel Bachmann, Kiko Femenia, Christian Kabasele and Tom Cleverley replacing Ben Foster and Craig Cathcart, both of whom miss out due to illness, plus Jeremy Ngakia and Juraj Kucka.

That means the Hornets’ attacking trio remains the same, with Joao Pedro joining Emmanuel Dennis and Josh King in a 4-3-3 formation.

Imran Louza, Adam Masina and William Troost-Ekong remain at the Africa Cup of Nations. 

Meanwhile, Dean Smith makes just one change, with Angus Gunn coming in for Tim Krul, who misses out as expected with a shoulder injury.

Further forward, budget forward Adam Idah continues alongside Teemu Pukki in attack, with Josh Sargent and Milot Rashica flanking them.

Notably, the Canaries’ have scored the fewest (three) and conceded the most (25) away goals in the Premier League this season.


DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 23 LINE-UPS

Watford XI: Bachmann, Femenia, Kabasele, Samir, Kamara, Kayembe, Sissoko, Cleverley, Pedro, Dennis, King

Subs: Elliot, Ngakia, Sema, Fletcher, Tufan, Hernandez, Sierralta, Kucka, Morris

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

Subs: McGovern, Byram, Dowell, Placheta, Kabak, Tzolis, McLean, Giannoulis, Rowe

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

    Until late this afternoon I had Cancello as (c). The DGW announcement meant switching to Dennis seemed the logical move. Beginning to think I should avoid the honey traps of DGW and just treat every week the same.

    1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Many did it, hurts more when it’s a differential so you’re in good company

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

      I bought Dennis this week and captained him, long before any double announcement, so I don’t even have that excuse

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

      Until the next DGW hauls like Bowen or Bruno, and you reverse your thinking

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

        DGW player*

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

      Really isn’t the worst week to fail.

      I’d back a saints goal and can’t see us getting hammered given how we’ve been playing. KDB seems to be the main differential and most own cancelo so captain damage limited this week unless King gets 3 penalties against Burnley

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

        Put like that I’m feeling very slightly less of an idiot

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

      I don't think you should try to take too many "lessons" from this type of thing.

      Its just fluke.

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

        Nah the non Dennis owners just knew they were so right on it, oddly enough after the event

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

    2 yellow cards can’t be appealed can it? I heard the first one was dodgy as hell

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

      The definition of clutching at straws but I’m with you bro

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

      Both were harsh, but no appeal unfortunately

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

      The first one could have been a red for his opponent really. That’s just the way the cookie crumbled this evening.

    4. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      The Norwich guy basically 2 footed him and only he got booked

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

      First one was a stone cold yellow if not a red

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

      Could have been booked for his dive but second was very unlucky. Barley touched the Norwich player

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

    1pt -4 and only a 2k rank drop 😆

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

      Captain (-2) & a green allow 🙂

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

      Mad isn’t it

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

      Need them hackers to keep working hard on the hits

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

      -8 point hit taken here and only 18k to 19k - crazy!

  4. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    As a long term Dennis owner it pains me to say I wish he'd gone to AFCON now.

  5. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is Salah definitely back next gameweek folks???

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No

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

        Yes

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

      He's still in the tournament. If he loses vs. Ivory Coast in 5 days time, almost certainly back for GW24

      Even the QF are 28/29th Jan.
      SF on 2nd/3rd Feb
      Final on 6th Feb

      GW24 for a Liverpool is 10th Feb

      Only getting to the final would put him in doubt I imagine.

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Ah brilliant!!! cheers for this information mate!!!

      2. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Hazz, so not defintely, but likely.

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

        Is there not a game for 3rd place on 6th?

  6. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Did Super Saints captain Dennis

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

      King. A rare success story. Very lucky!

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        He needs to pipe up about that big dub!

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

      No I think he doesn't even own him and his rivals do. Must be ecstatic.

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I was bringing him down all along!

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

      You deleted your team?

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yes

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

      He's been smashing it lately

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

        Must be killing him having nothing to moan about

      2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Good on him, deserved some luck

    5. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      What is wrong with that guy.

      Tried to cheer him up but it’s like he thrives when he fails (which is a lot)

      Hope I’m not sat next to him at st marys tomorrow imagine he’s the sort to shout “too much” or “give it” a lot

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure but will remind him of this when I next see him on here!
        He should delete though if it’s making him that negative

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

    8 of the top 9 in my mini league are currently on minus points without even counting hits. Shocker.

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

    Only good thing to come out of Watford was Elton John.
    Always thought he was a Muppet though,personally.

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Wasn’t that big clothes shop founded there? Gap.

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

        The Watford Gap. Probably, clothes made in sweatshops in Asia.
        What a world we live in.

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

        Watford Gap isnt the same Watford

      3. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        The Gap is from San Francisco

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

    Will Dennis get 10 goals this season?

    1. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I’m passed caring I think, can’t wait to get rid!

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

      9 yellows already

  10. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Coutinho rising in price tonight it appears, annoying as was hoping to make the Gray > Coutinho move tomorrow.

    1. Sun God Nika
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Why? Wait nearer to deadline

  11. SouthCoastSaint
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Dennis captain enters the DGW hall of fame.

    Rubbing shoulders with Royston Drenthe and Sadio mane

    Can’t say this season hasn’t been entertaining

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

      It certainly has, and most of those who suffered at the hands of Dennis seem to have taken it in good spirits. Salah perma captain will be back in play soon so we should enjoy nights like these.

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

    Worth shipping Maddison for Coutinho before his price rise?

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

      Maddison is on a crazy run of form tho. Is it the fixtures?

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

        Also dude deadline is on 8th February. Who knows what's happen by then

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

      No

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

      Nuts

      Covid isolation 5 days as with foster tonight. Prices mean nothing

    4. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Not even waiting to see Coutinho play?

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

      Serious? Have you seen when the next GW deadline is? It's 2.5 weeks away. Coutinho hasn't even played for the current GW, there are internationals, FA cup games etc. etc.

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

      Thanks all. I've had Maddison since GW14, so have caught most of his returns. Fair play that Coutinho has only 22 mins under his belt thus far, but fairly certain he will be first choice once he gets match fit. Maddy's fixtures get a bit rough, has a blank in 27 etc. But you are all correct, the prudent option is to wait and see and not worrying about price rises. And honestly, Maddy can return against anyone with the form he is in. Thanks all for your thoughts. Appreciate the voices of sanity.

  13. Esalman
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    3 0 2 -2 -2 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -2 0 0 -1

    Mini league points. Only the leader (who does have Dennis) and myself are positive.

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

      Enjoy your isolation !

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

        Truly. Went for the differential King, never thought it'd come off like this

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

      Ha! I'm thrashing all of you with my 4 points

  14. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Any ideas when Salah is back? Surely won’t feature in GW24?

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

      He'll be back for sure. If he reaches final then its possible he starts on the bench.

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Just want him back!

    2. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      See reply higher up on this page by Hazz

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

    Score check

    -2 from 2. Any good?

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

      About average.

    2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      0 from 0

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

        You are 0 from 11 because you didnt enter a team

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Correct - incredible timing

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

      -1 from 1

    4. Sun God Nika
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A happy minus 1 here

    5. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      -2 from 3

    6. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      -2 from 1

    7. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      7 jammy Williams points. Had to play him, no bench.

    8. Yes Ndidi
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      -1 from 2

  16. circusmonkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    So never mind this week, look forward to next week, it should be a points fest: I have:
    3x MC (BRE)
    3x WH (WAT)
    2x LIV (LEI)
    Watkins v Leeds
    Ramsdale at Wolves
    Gallagher at Norwich

    And that's before a transfer.

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

      We all know how that ends

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

      ...then Pep will play all 3x of your Man City players in the FA Cup vs. Fulham a few days before the Brentford fixture

    3. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Never seems to work out that way but good luck, just go into it expecting all blanks and maybe 1 or 2 red cards/penalty misses and you’ll be happy

  17. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Just need Dennis to get 2 points in GW27. Rest of the time u can sit on my bench and look like a pretty hornet.

  18. Esalman
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    DDG(bur) Foster(whu)
    Laporte, Cancelo(BRE) TAA(LEI) Regi(SOU) Nouri(ARS)
    Bruno(bur) Raphinha(avl) Bowen(WAT) Coutinho(LEE) Foden(BRE)
    Watkins(LEE) Antonio(WAT) King(whm)

    Bench boost activated!

  19. Lecky Legs FC
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Time to activate my WC my team has been a shitshow for the last couple of weeks red arrows you name it.

  20. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Sargent is only 5.4….

    1. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Looks taller on TV

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Haha

  21. SouthCoastSaint
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Nice to see most laughing at the game tonight.

    Usually full of captain hindsight’s etc but it’s been quite fun reading posts.

    Always another game week

    1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Probably because everyone was in the same boat unless they forgot deadline

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

        Imagine KDB or cancelo captainers will be happy

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          True thing

    2. Bollard
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      What a crapshoot. I am 0 from 3, no hits and I hope cycling GK gets on his bike and doesn’t come back until gw24. I have the mighty Pickford to come off the bench - lolz, er sigh…

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

    Is Dennis going to miss the Burnley game or not?

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

      Well almost certainly…

    2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, owners delighted no more negative points from him

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

      How do red cards normally work?

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

      Not if the BUR game gets COVID cancelled 😉

  23. Fish up a tree
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Think my teams been hacked as I’m on -2!

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

      There was this guy called Dennis caught hacking teams earlier tonight.

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

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/4380206/event/23

    Lmao at my cup opponent. Dennis (c) but owns Sargent !!? This guy basically IS rough with the smooth.

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

      Classic

  25. NorCal Villan
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    To quote Jack Handy: It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.

    Dedicated to Dennis captainers, with love 😎

  26. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone cap Son a while back for a -1 I think

    1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

  27. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Almost did Antonio➡️Dennis (c) - 4

    But went all in last gw with dgw players while rival in 1st just ahead of me did his FH to Bruno..

    Siad I'd take a leave out of his book.

    Salah➡️Kdb(c)
    Johnson➡️Digne - 4

    Hope my awful luck(34k to 360k.. is about to change

  28. rokonto
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone got the link for the team that triple captained Harrison last week?

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

    Green arrow for Angus Gunn's FPL team at least!
    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/3826002/event/23

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

      I love the non template pics

  30. Jars458
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    4-4 for a zero gives me a 2k rank rise. Crazy, Betty lucky to have King and not Dennis.