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Liverpool and Manchester City are among the 10 Premier League teams in action at the traditional Saturday afternoon kick-off time.

Both are on home soil, with the Reds taking on Bournemouth and City entertaining Crystal Palace.

Brentford v Everton, Brighton & Hove Albion v Leeds United and Chelsea v Leicester City are the other matches getting underway at 3pm BST.

Injuries and suspensions have reduced the number of options available to Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola but both have made minor alterations to their sides.

Fabinho comes in for James Milner in Klopp’s one change, while the injured Nathan Ake and the benched Ilkay Gundogan make way for Ruben Dias and Riyad Mahrez in Guardiola’s two tweaks.

Bournemouth make three changes for their trip to Anfield as Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook and Jaidon Anthony replace Lloyd Kelly, Ben Pearson and Philip Billing. Kelly isn’t in the squad at all, while Dominic Solanke is only a substitute.

Media reports ruling Wilfried Zaha out of the match at the Etihad were accurate, with the Ivory Coast international’s place in Patrick Vieira’s side taken by Nathaniel Clyne. That will presumably see the Eagles move to a five-at-the-back set-up.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel recalls Trevoh Chalobah rather than Ben Chilwell in place of the suspended Kalidou Koulibaly in his one and only line-up change.

Wilfred Ndidi, Ayoze Perez and the injured James Maddison are replaced by Youri Tielemans, Dennis Praet and Boubakary Soumare in Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers’ three alterations.

Graham Potter makes his first starting XI change of the season as defender Pervis Estupinan replaces the absent Adam Lallana for Brighton, which may mean that Leandro Trossard is pushed further forward after his recent stint at wing-back.

Jesse Marsch predictably sticks with the same Leeds team that defeated Chelsea last weekend.

Thomas Frank’s one change from Brentford’s defeat at Fulham is enforced as Mathias ‘Zanka’ Jorgensen comes in for Pontus Jansson, who does not make the squad.

Tom Davies and Dwight McNeil replace Amadou Onana and Salomon Rondon for Everton, who can’t yet call upon new signing Neal Maupay after his move from Brighton.

GAMEWEEK 4 LINE-UPS

Brentford XI: Raya, Hickey, Jorgensen, Mee, Henry, Dasilva, Norgaard, Jensen, Mbeumo, Toney, Wissa.

Subs: Ghoddos, Onyeka, Strakosha, Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, Baptiste, Janelt, Sorensen, Roerslev.

Everton XI: Pickford, Holgate, Coady, Tarkowski, Patterson, Onana, Iwobi, Mykolenko, McNeil, Gray, Gordon.

Subs: Begovic, Keane, Allan, Coleman, Davies, Vinagre, Rondon, Warrington, Mills.


Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Sanchez, Estupinan, Veltman, Dunk, Webster, March, Gross, Mac Allister, Caicedo, Trossard, Welbeck

Subs: Steele, Lamptey, Colwill, Mwepu, Alzate, Undav, Mitoma, Ferguson, Van Hecke

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Kristensen, Koch, Llorente, Struijk, Adams, Roca, James, Aaronson, Harrison, Rodrigo

Subs: Klaesson, Forshaw, Summerville, Sinisterra, Gelhardt, Hjelde, Drameh, Greenwood, Klich


Chelsea XI: Mendy, James, Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Cucurella, Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek, Gallagher, Mount, Sterling, Havertz.

Subs: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Chilwell, Ampadu, Kovacic, Hudson-Odoi, Pulisic, Ziyech, Broja.

Leicester City XI: Ward, Justin, Evans, Amartey, Castagne, Soumare, Dewsbury-Hall, Tielemans, Barnes, Praet, Vardy.

Subs: Iversen, Söyüncü, Thomas, Albrighton, Mendy, Ndidi, Daka, Pérez, Iheanacho.


Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Elliott, Henderson, Fabinho, Salah, Diaz, Firmino.

Subs: Adrian, Davies, Tsimikas, Phillips, van den Berg, Milner, Carvalho, Clark, Bajcetic.

Bournemouth XI: Travers, A Smith, Mepham, Senesi, Zemura, Christie, Lerma, Tavernier, Cook, Anthony, Moore.

Subs: Saydee, Stacey, Pearson, Marcondes, Hill, Bevan, Neto, Solanke, Billing.


Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Dias, Cancelo, De Bruyne, Rodri, Mahrez, Foden, Haaland, Silva.

Subs: Moreno, Gundogan, Alvarez, Martin, Palmer, Gomes, Lewis, Knight, Wilson-Esbrand.

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Clyne Doucoure, Schlupp, Ayew, Eze, Edouard.

Subs: Johnstone, Whitworth, Milivojevic, Olise, Mateta, Hughes, Ebiowei, Richards, Rodney.

GAMEWEEK 4 RESULTS SO FAR

Southampton0 – 1Manchester United


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  1. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Big at the back is still not worth it anymore. 4 decent wingbacks (smth like TAA - Cancelo -Trippier - Cucu) should be enough until WC where we can reassess

    1. banskt
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Cancelo not a wing back this season. Pep using him as inverted full back.

      1. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Just something like that - could easily be Perisic or James too.

  2. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez absolute beast

  3. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    There's no way I'm getting rid of Haaland. That dude is scary!

    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      This but so we captain him vs Forest

  4. Randaxus
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    City 3 goal comeback haha

  5. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Still time for Salah (c) to pick up a yc here

    1. markmcr
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Pls no

  6. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Haaland could score 3 in 20 minutes vs Forest.

  7. Zimo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    But foo fighter said haaland won't work in this city team

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He in the mud

    2. dansully3
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Lol

    3. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Probably a decent strategy to do the exact opposite of his advice

  8. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Salah to Sterling? Cba anymore, captained him this week as well

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Looking forward for Tot to save us now!

  9. F4L
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    is KDB playing deep now with formation change?

  10. Tripleh123
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any advice? 2 FTs

    a) Maddison + Ward> Rodrigo+ Ederson
    b) Maddison > Foden
    c) Maddison > Gundogan

  11. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Only a lucky pen can save salah

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He'd miss today.

    2. Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Oh is that what's gone wrong. He forgot to bring his lucky pen with him...

  12. lordkippe
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I was never in doubt for captaincy this week and had it on Salah since last saturday. Its okey guys, theese things happens.

    Would have picked him in similar situation again obviously

    1. 272MK
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      7-0 we made the right call. Outrageous tho not even an assist. Hahaha

  13. josh7191
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Oh god I did sterling to KDB fml

  14. Maddamotha
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    One should never come in here for advice. More like a comic relief.

    1. Unliklinho
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Don't come in here for advice during games for sure..

  15. dshv
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Haaland smashed my Salah cap…

  16. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    2 fts

    Bye bye Zinc and Salah

  17. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Imagine thinking of selling Haaland..

    1. Randaxus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Imagine the people who WC and got Kane.

      1. meenabakery
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Has Kane played yet?

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I though about it after the first half... Not so much now.

  18. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    7 goals and nothing from Salah.

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

      He will pay back next week

  19. Randaxus
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Lesson learned Leeds at much better at attacking at home, which I guess should have been obvious.

  20. F_Ivanovic
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Saw the other day someone on twitter who sold Haaland for a -4 for Kane because "He was going to make the move anyway" terrible decision making rightly punished

    1. dansully3
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It has been mooted on here this week, thankfully I have both and captained Kane.

    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Tottenham not played yet.

      1. F_Ivanovic
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Unlikely Kane scores more now but ofc could happen. Still a terrible decision to take a hit for it this week when you could just take the hit next week if you think a benching is likely.

        1. Paul Psychic Octopus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I agree.

  21. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Definitely tune into the Blackbox Match of the Day challenge if you can even if you watch it late. Will be great entertainment after today's action.

    1. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks for reminder. Did Mark go without Salah?

      1. Fabreghastly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        No, he got Salah and sold Haaland to get in KdB

        1. Pukki Party
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          😀 must watch

  22. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mendy to Sanchez nobrainer?

  23. Tripleh123
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    7 goals and Salah not involved in any of them. Woe is me...

    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Still essential though.

    2. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Unbelievable

    3. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Haaland my v/c, gets 2 of city’s 2 !

  24. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Surely Klopp should sub Salah given their injury problems?

  25. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone still thinks PL is a too high level for Haaland and that it will take a long time to adapt?

    1. 272MK
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Always had a feeling that guy would be a monster instantly

    2. Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Only people that are secretly in love with him...

    3. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      well foo fighter thinks haaland is just another one of pep's failed projects

      1. dansully3
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Aged well this has!

  26. have you seen cyan
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez is a legend, hopefully I don't jinx him now but:
    4, 6, 8, 8..

  27. Randaxus
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    The good thing about Salah not scoring is that it doesn't matter because everyone else captained Salah.

  28. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    no Zinchenko for Arsenal.

    Not on the bench either.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Tierney starts

    2. Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Off to fight the Ruskies?

    3. dansully3
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Whattttt

  29. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Haaland (c) for next GW all lies on Pep’s words in the presser before the game.
    Any indication he starts and he’s gunna be heavily captained

    1. dansully3
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You could easily leave the armband on him pretty much all season!

  30. They are eating the dogs
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bournemouth's new tactic: fake injuries to prevent Liverpool scoring again.