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Spurs v Arsenal team news: Saka fit, White a sub, Romero out

The 16th and final fixture of Double Gameweek 36 takes place this evening – and what a match it is.

It’s not just local bragging rights on the line as Tottenham Hotspur play host to Arsenal but also a UEFA Champions League qualifying spot.

An Arsenal win secures at least fourth place for the Gunners, while a draw leaves them firmly in the driving seat. A Spurs victory, however, not only keeps things interesting between the two rivals but also means that Chelsea have to tentatively peer over their shoulders.

Kick-off in the north London derby is at 19:45 BST.

The team news is nice and simple from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as there is just one change across the two sides, and it’s an enforced one at that.

Davinson Sanchez comes into the starting XI for the hosts as the injured Cristian Romero misses out.

“In the game against Liverpool he received a hit on his hip. After the game he had pain and is not right to recover.” – Antonio Conte on Cristian Romero

The fact that Arsenal are unchanged means that Bukayo Saka, absent from training ground images on Wednesday and listed as a doubt by his manager, is fit enough to start.

Ben White has also shaken off a hamstring injury but is only on the bench.

Saka is the most-owned player in this fixture, both overall and within the top 10k.

A closer look at the leading 10,000 managers above (via LiveFPL) shows that interest extends beyond the Arsenal winger, with Son Heung-min and Eddie Nketiah both sitting in more than 50% of these teams.

Little more than 2% of Gameweek 36 captains are still to play in this fixture, however.

GAMEWEEK 36 LINE-UPS

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Sanchez, Dier, Davies, Emerson, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Sessegnon, Kulusevski, Son, Kane.

Subs: Winks, Rodon, Gollini, Bergwijn, Lucas Moura, White, Scarlett, Devine, Craig.

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Cedric, Holding, Gabriel, Tomiyasu, Elneny, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Nketiah.

Subs: Leno, White, Lacazette, Smith Rowe, Pepe, Tavares, Sambi Lokonga, Swanson, Patino.

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  1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Never thought I'd get 2 starts from Martinelli this week

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Hope they are a good combo today like your username and Warren G.

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        The combo of Martinelli and?

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Saka

      2. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Snoop and Warren G are playing May 29 at a Native American casino just 30 miles up the road

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Sweet!

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Actually tonight was the first time I just assumed he was in & didn't need to check

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        To think before he started against West Ham last week I was dead set on transferring him and James out

  2. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Conte agrees Sanchez is going to be a liability

  3. Dammit_182
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Son, saka, Nketia & ramsdale. Assemble!

    1. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      You're damn right!

    2. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      There with you except I have Kane instead of Ramsdale

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I would rather be you right now! Ramsdale can’t save penalties or keep
        A clean sheet.

        1. NorCal Villan
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Thanks! This combo of players delivering could help me salt away all of my MLs today, especially if Son goes berserker. I have a big lead in several leagues, closest one is 99 points, and would be great to go into Sunday knowing I am (even more) firmly in control

          1. Dammit_182
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Your Kane definitely smashing it vs my ramsdale

  4. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Makes me want to lose the NLD
    https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxLiYUmnzmDRxo3ZApZtKJqDfGLFRP23vv
    But it does sound like there's something in it for the winner too

  5. Dammit_182
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    #hergametoo with the highest score so far this week. Good way to make a statement!

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Can you explain what you're talking about to a simpleton like me pls?

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Just saw the ‘highest score’ for the week team name on FF. which is as above. Reminding us girls play too.

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I see. Top work!

    2. Skonto Rigga
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Check out the Hot Topic!

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Check the hot topics, it's the daughter of a user here!

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Oh nice!!!! Absolute result!

    4. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Aww nice. That warms my heart. Ladies of fpl doing the work. Cheers and good luck.

  6. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    ON FH ??
    A- TAA & KDB
    B- Cancelo & Salah

    1. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  7. Gunneryank
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Around 100 with Saka, Son, and the new star man Eddie to go. But that's actually not good enough. Seen some ridiculous scores. Oh well, top 50k should be on the cards.

    Good luck managers, and LET'S GO GUNNERS!

  8. European Bob
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Play Gordon or Digne?

  9. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Would you go for?

    1. Salah
    2. Mane

    A. Kane
    B. KDB

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      depends on the fa Cup final

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Isn't that after the GW37 deadline?

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Deadline is Sunday

          1. Make Arrows Green Again
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Well [heck] would you look at that. Completely missed that, many thanks!

        2. European Bob
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Cup final is Saturday bro

  10. Gunneryank
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Let's go Arsenal fans. We need this. We must have it.

    Up the Gunners. Get it done.

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      We dont, will get top four anyway

      1. Gunneryank
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Ok but you're ruining my narrative for the derby dammit 😀

        1. Dammit_182
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I’m not ruining anything??

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

      I’m so nervous. I expect spurs to get a slight win but a part of me says arsenal will qualify tonight.

      1. Gunneryank
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        We feel the fear and do it anyway 😉

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Spurs are the biggest bottlers around so no worries

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Someone should creative an adjective for their bottling tendencies

      2. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Just to say that this season City have they particular accolade

  11. beric
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Let's go Son(c)!

  12. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    As a KDB non owner shite week sums it up.

    To FH37 or 38, team linked?

  13. Gunneryank
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Finally a day off to watch my boys earn a spot in the top 4...hopefully 5-3 with a Son hat trick in a loss! 😀

    Sorry Spuds fans.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      An Arsenal fan asking for a hattrick against them!!

      1. Gunneryank
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I mean context. We could beat them with a brace for Saka and Nketiah. 😀

  14. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Hoping for a high scoring game, preferably with no Kane involvement. 0-0 incoming

    1. dabber7
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      As a Kane, Son, Saka, Martinelli and Nketia owner, I'll settle for a 5-5 ...

  15. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is it too much to ask for a Ramsdale clean sheet? 😛

    1. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I think you know the answer to that...

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yep, probably.

      Spurs are leaky too.

      2-2?

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yeah, Arsenal look comfortable here.

    4. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes.

  16. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Cracking atmosphere for a game between two minnows!

    1. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Ooof harsh lol

  17. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Holding holding Son

  18. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Son attempted elbow...

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Did he fall over and pretend he got injured right after?

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Son that is...

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      But he’s a nice guy

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        He's a normal man, an innocent man.

        Except when he does violence on the pitch surprisingly often. At least he cries afterwards.

        1. FantasyTony
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          He hates what he becomes.

  19. COLLIN QUANER
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Topspur? What's that?

  20. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Bavies yc

  21. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Bavies YC

  22. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    TAA + Ings or Kane + Gordon?

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      TI

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Free Hitting? If so, Ings should probably be a lock! Kane if buying one and need for GW38.

    3. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Ti

  23. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    1ft, 0.7itb. Pretty happy with my sgw players.

    A) Kane & Weg > Vardy & Richa -4
    B) Only Rams > Pickford
    C) A+B -8

    Rams
    Taa Robbo Cash Alonso
    Salah Maddison Saka Kulu
    Kane Weg

    B: Martinelli, Broja, Schär

    1. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Only gw 37. Fh38

  24. Random Name
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Arsenal's weak links right now are very obvious - elneny, cedric, xhaka

    1. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Don't forget Lacazette

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Nketiah?

  25. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    spurs pen

    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Son a

  26. Alan The Llama
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Penalty spurs

  27. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Pelanty

  28. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Son wins pen?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes.

  29. Casualspotted
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Son assist ffs

  30. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who win it ?