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Two more Double Gameweek 29 matches take place this evening and there is plenty of interest in both of them from a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) perspective.

Brighton and Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur gets underway at 19:30 GMT, with Arsenal v Liverpool kicking off 45 minutes later.

The headline team news comes from the Emirates, where Mohamed Salah is only among the substitutes after his injury scare at the weekend.

Diogo Jota takes the Egyptian’s place in the front three.

Jurgen Klopp’s only other alteration from the win over Brighton sees Naby Keita drop out and Thiago Alcantara come in.

Mikel Arteta keeps faith with the same 11 players that saw off Leicester City on Sunday.

As for the match on the south coast, there are no real shocks on either teamsheet.

Spurs are unchanged from their 3-2 loss at Manchester United, which means starts for well-owned assets like Son Heung-min, Harry Kane, Dejan Kulusevski and Matt Doherty.

There are two alterations to the Brighton starting XI, meanwhile, one of which sees Tariq Lamptey drop to the bench – a now-common occurrence when the Seagulls play twice within the space a few days, such is Albion’s management of his minutes.

Shane Duffy and Pascal Gross both start as Steven Alzate also makes way.

Above: FPL assets sorted by ‘effective ownership’ in the top 10k. All bar Martin Dubravka of the players in green above are in action this evening.

GAMEWEEK 29 LINE-UPS

Brighton XI: Sanchez, Veltman, Dunk, Duffy, Cucurella, Gross, Bissouma, Mac Allister, March, Maupay, Trossard.

Subs: Steele, Lamptey, Mwepu, Moder, Alzate, Welbeck, Caicedo, Leonard, Sarmiento.

Tottenham XI: Lloris, Romero, Dier, Davies, Doherty, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Reguilon, Kulusevski, Son, Kane.

Subs: Gollini, Sanchez, Winks, Royal, Rodon, Bergwijn, Moura, White, Scarlett.


Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tierney, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Lacazette.

Subs: Leno, Smith Rowe, Holding, Pepe, Tavares, Sambi Lokonga, Elneny, Nketiah, Swanson.

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago, Jota, Mane, Diaz.

Subs: Kelleher, Konate, Keita, Firmino, Salah, Gomez, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones, Minamino.


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  1. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    How are you placed for 30/31?

    I'm running with:
    Ramsdale
    White Doherty
    Son(c) Saka Raph Kulu
    Watkins

    looking ahead:
    GW30 - debating Broja to Toney now for free or just roll FT (yes it's tempted to switch Son to Kane)
    GW31 - If I bring in Toney now then roll ft and have 2 for GW32. If I roll now, then maybe Havertz in
    GW32 - no standout moves
    FH33, WC34

    1. FCSB
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      You and I both very tempted

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Take a hit and will field 11 players ... Salah back 31 for Son

      Sa
      Coady White Doherty
      Son Saka Martinelli Raph Ramsey
      Kane [C] Jimenez

    3. cigan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Quite bad cos of Digne injury and only 1 FT

      I'll probably add Martinelli & Kulusevski/Barnes to that midfield for a -4. Possibly Digne to an Arsenal defender as well for a -8 (a long term move anyway)

      Sa
      Doherty Kilman (Digne)
      Saka Raph
      Kane

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        I think White is a good 4th 5th defender for the long term and you don't own Ramsdale
        Kulu looks good. Think you can do Raph to Barnes in 33, no rush to bring in Leicester imo

  2. FCSB
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Bigger picture and for the remainder of the season… is it worth working Kane in for Son over the next couple of weeks… something like:

    GW30 Salah Jimenez >> Barnes Kane (-4)
    GW31 Coutinho Son >> Kulusevski Salah (-4)

    ??

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      go for it

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

      I did Jimenez + Son -> Kane + Kulu -4 last week and am not looking back.

    3. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      slightly different cause I own Kulu already and Doherty so blocked from Kane but pretty sure i'll FH33 + WC34 so it's "surviving" for the next 3 weeks whilst trying to maximise transfers elsewhere like removing Broja etc

      What's your chip strategy?
      Wait for Leicester midweek europa conference cause it's hard to predict their lineup

      1. FCSB
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        FH33 and WC34 is a nice plan

        I only have FH left, thinking 33 or 36 - will see

        Yep noted re Leicester, its between Barnes / Maddison

        I'm thinking Kane is the right move now, obviously taking hits which is annoying but currently 5800 rank, and top or near the top of ML so need to be sensible

  3. Gerd Mueller’s thighs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Who besides Kane is going to be the hero next week?

    1. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Saka

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

      I bloody hope it's Son.

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Toney

    4. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Kulu, Raphinha, Tony, Coutinho, Martinelli, Bamford, Ings, Barnes, Saka, Madisson, Eriksen. At least one of them anyways!

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Mbeumo is forgotten?

    5. balint84
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Fornals, Harrison, Tielemans, Podence

    6. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Eriksen

  4. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    What would you do here?

    A Keep Son and C him
    B Son Broja to 4.3 fodder Kane cap -4

    Cheers

    1. balint84
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Son is not in a good form

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't want to have midfield fodder personally
      I'm banking on Son rising this week

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Hopefully the sun rises every day this week 😎

        If not…I guess it doesn’t matter anyway

        1. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          true dat

  5. balint84
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Maddison or Coutinho?

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Coutinho.

  6. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Bottomed

    Providing the price, is it mad to consider keeping Robbo over TAA? Only want one LIV defender moving forward ... Cancelo is back to the team.

    1. Yes Ndidi
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Not mad if the extra cash gets you a significant upgrade elsewhere. I don't see one outscoring the other greatly between now and 38

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Allowing Cancelo James Salah Kane Havertz

        1. Yes Ndidi
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          I like that.
          Probably because I have that (or will have once Digne becomes Cancelo in 31)
          Aiming for a 5-4-1 formation with James Rudi Canc TAA Robbo & Kane & fodder up front. Havertz looks to be the Chelsea spearhead for the foreseeable.

          1. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 10 months ago

            😉

    2. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Do you want to sell in gw30?Maybe wait for the FA cup results and decide for gw31 when we will know if Liv will have a dgw33.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Ta, FH33 will not matter

        1. Old Wulfrunian
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          hmmm tough.Your choice. 🙂

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Sorry will sell one GW32 when LIV v MCI

        1. Old Wulfrunian
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          If i am not wrong Watford has conceded the most goals from the left side.

          1. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah will keep TAA Robbo for 31 (WAT) ...

    3. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      copied over -

      My plan from gw31 on is 4 big backs.

      Robbo, TAA, Cancelo, Laporte/James (depending on fitness).

      4-5-1 with Havertz, Kane & Salah.

      (already played BB)

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Ahh cheers mate, yeah I am pondering 451, but FH33 FH36 will give me limited FTs in 31-32 and 34-35. I need to get rid of Jimenez and realign defenders, not easy without bit of hits.

        1. RogDog_jimmy
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          that's a good point.
          i think i'm rolling this week and with a -4 into gw31 i can pretty much get to where I want.

  7. Crooky
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    James owners selling vendor price change tonight?

  8. drughi
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Best move here ?

    A. Son and Jimenez> kulusevski and Kane -4
    B. Salah and Broja > Barnes and Kane -4

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      4 for Sure why u sell Son ?

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        B*

    3. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      b

    4. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Don't sell Son in BGW ... ownership will be so high and if the variance flip, Son scores Kane blanks?

      1. drughi
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers but cant go without kane

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          I know B is my vote

    5. Prison Mike
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A keep Salah otherwise it’s a transfer booked in for GW31 and you’ll lose value

  9. dshv
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    RMFH

    Sa
    Doherty Saiss Perreira
    Son Coutinho Saka Barnes
    Jimenez Toney Kane(c)

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Template - tick

  10. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Thomas or White?

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Thomas.

  11. FredrikH
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Bottomed. On a FH. Anything obvious I've missed here?

    SA
    Saiss Tierny Doherty
    Saka Son Barnes Maddison
    Kane Toney Jimi

    Meslier Coutinho White Cash.

  12. The FPL Units
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Do I need to get Kane in?

    Ramsdale Sanchez
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Doherty Kilman
    Salah Son Saka Kulu Cout
    Maupay Jimi Broja

    GW30 Maupay to Gelhardt
    GW31 Jimi & Son to Kane & Barnes/Maddison -4

    1. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Im in the same position

      Fabio Borges got Son Kulu Doherty so might just stick 😛

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Ha yeah we have GW30 to watch and decide. I'll get rid of Maupay regardless this week.

  13. DAZZ
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Is Son+Laca > Kane+Barnes -4 a good long term move?? Really worried about Kane moving forward. And covers rival who owns Kane and no Son. Have a 50 point lead over him

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Not convinced by Barnes long term, LEI in particular

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

      Yeah Kane is on fire

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Son to Kane (-4) will normally be a tough decision but I think it's too hard to ignore Kane's form. I do like Barnes but weary about how BR will priorities the league

  14. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Digne Salah Broja >
    Cash Barnes Kane
    Yaaaaay
    Nope

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      BGW only yes ... WC soon?

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        No but need Kane and it's long time to get Salah again for GW 31

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      What's the Salah plan after 30?

  15. Gudjohnsen
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Broja to Jimenez?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      For this GW only, yes but not sure when looking beyond 30

  16. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Is it worth a hit to do Son and Weghorst to Ramsey and Kane?

    I have Kulu

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      yes

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Son to Kane (-4) will normally be a tough decision but I think it's too hard to ignore Kane's form

  17. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Kane from no baps to two?? Ugh

    1. Cheeto__Bandito
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      created a big chance for Regui in last minutes of game

  18. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    ppl Don't Sell Son

    1. putana
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      i would if i owned him. Kulu is a good move and u save close to 5 million

    2. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Since Kulusevski's debut he's played 591 minutes and scored 45 points. Son has played 674 minutes and scored 42.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Played less mins, scored more points and save 4.7m. FPL made a mistake with his price

  19. Paqueta Rice
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    101 -8 is decent considering I’ve Broja and co in my team with Sa, Rodrigo and Ramsey on my bench…

    1. Yes Ndidi
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Good score I should think. Any chip played?

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        No chip played

        1. Yes Ndidi
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          A fine effort then

  20. putana
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    not really sure what to do:

    A) get in barnes/maddison for cout/raphinha

    B)save transfer

    I have 10 players next week

    1. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Save transfer if I was in that situation.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Save FT. I would only make a transfer this GW to remove a BGWer

  21. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    108 (-8) with Coady & Ramsey stuck on the bench! Kane(c) coming up with the goods again

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      105(-8) here. No Kane and no Kulu killed me. Salah(TC) annoying too

  22. Babit1967
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Digne & Broja to Doherty & Lacazette -4 look good?

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

  23. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    3 Newcastle players tomorrow. Let's go TOON ARMYYYYYYY

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Lets go! Dubravka Schar Wood here 🙂

  24. Yes Ndidi
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    After weeks of being a shining beacon of mediocrity, two GW scores of 128 & 116 have turned things around a bit. Missed the GW26 deadline, so ended up TCing Mo this week, which was always going to be a bit meh in comparison, but overall it could have been a lot worse.
    Damage limitation next week I reckon, then build for 36.

  25. youzef
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Current gw 30 team
    Sa
    Saiss Doherty Amartey
    Raphinha Martinelli
    Kane Lacazette

    Salah Robertson Diaz Broja Willock Rudiger my non playing players

    Shall I do
    A) Willock and Diaz for Barnes and Eriksen (-4)
    B)willock and Salah for Eriksen and Son (-4)

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Just use ft somehow, team looks good. Diaz to Barnes maybe

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Diaz to Barnes only

  26. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Ramsdale (Dubravka)
    White Dier (TAA Rudiger Schar)
    Saka Kulu Raphinha (Salah Havertz)
    Kane (Broja Wood)
    Have 2FH left
    A) FH!
    B) Lose Schar or Wood and GTG with 8 players

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      B

  27. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Livra > Thomas or Amartey for a -4 or nah?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Not for me

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        What if it’s to field a full 11?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          I would rather keep the 4 points.

          Both Thomas and Amartey have a ceiling of 6 points and there spots might not certain with the likes of Justin, Fofana etc available

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 10 months ago

            Their*

  28. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Son and Watkins to Kane and Barnes -4 yes or no?

    Lets me captain Kane so I think i'll do it

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Yes - Kane better form and you'll most likely get the highest EO captain

  29. cigan
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Which combo do you like the most (mid-priced midfielders in A/B could go either way)?

    A) Kulusevski, Martinelli & White
    B) Coutinho, Barnes & White
    C) Son, Martinelli & Amartey
    D) Son, Ramsey & White

  30. Feloh
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Will 33 or 36 be the biggest DGW?