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Gameweek 4 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) continues on Sunday with Aston Villa v West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United.

Both matches kick-off at 14:00 BST.

Aston Villa head coach Steven Gerrard recalls Philippe Coutinho, who was left out last week. His inclusion in a 4-3-1-2 formation means Leon Bailey, who is still owned by 8.6 per cent of managers, and Emiliano Buendia drop to the bench. Calum Chambers partners Ezri Konsa at the back, with Tyrone Mings not in the squad because of illness.

West Ham’s £30m forward Gianluca Scamacca makes his first Premier League start after scoring in successive European appearances, while there is also a debut for £4.0m defender Emerson Palmieri after his move from Chelsea. It looks like the latter will line up as a wing-back, too, boosting his appeal in FPL if he can nail down a starting role.

At Molineux, Raul Jimenez makes his first start of the season, having scored in the midweek EFL Cup win against Preston. Nelson Semedo is also handed a start at the expense of Rayan Ait-Nouri, who is a substitute alongside Daniel Podence.

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe is without Bruno Guimaraes after he picked up an injury in midweek, while new signing Alexander Isak misses out as he is yet to receive his work permit. With Callum Wilson also out for several weeks with a hamstring injury, Chris Wood will lead the line, flanked by Miguel Almiron and Allan Saint-Maximin.


GAMEWEEK 4 LINE-UPS

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Chambers, Konsa, Digne, Kamara, McGinn, Luiz, Coutinho, Ings, Watkins

Subs: Olsen, Buendia, Augustinsson, Young, Nakamba, Bailey, Archer, Ramsey, Iroegbunam

West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Johnson, Zouma, Kehrer, Cresswell, Emerson, Soucek, Rice, Bowen, Fornals, Scamacca

Subs: Areola, Coufal, Antonio, Lanzini, Downes, Cornet, Ogbonna, Benrahma, Coventry


Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Sa, Semedo, Collins, Kilman, Jonny, Nunes, Moutinho, Neves, Neto, Guedes, Jimenez

Subs: Sarkic, Gomes, Mosquera, Dendoncker, Ait-Nouri, Campbell, Hwang, Podence, Traore

Newcastle United XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Longstaff, Willock, Joelinton, Almiron, Saint-Maximin, Wood

Subs: Darlow, Dummett, Lascelles, Manquillo, Ritchie, Targett, Anderson, Fraser, Murphy



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  1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guedes looking lively again, still a little unsure of where he seems to be playing with Jimenez on the pitch but linking up well with Neto. Game is a lot more open than I expected

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

      he could well be a good pick too.

    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wolves look great in attack with their build up play and intent but they just don’t score enough goals and any of their attacking players will struggle to give you consistent returns.

  2. Thoughtopsy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who are the likely price risers tonight?

    1. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe Saliba and Veltman. Google fpl statistics

  3. Glasner Ball
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Villa all over West Ham, yet another corner

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Both look sloppy

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

        Both teams look poor. No flow to the game at all. Looks like a different West Ham completely than last year

  4. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Cucurella owners, happy with him for now seeing as we are getting some attacking returns or concerned with their lack of CS?

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

      £5m first choice Chelsea wing back, they’ve signed Fofana now as well and Koulibaly is back. He’s going nowhere

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yes! Love the conviction there, I am keeping also.

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

        Is he first choice? I don't remember Tuchel saying that. Chilwell just isn't up to fitness still I think after a year out and probably being eased back as slowly as possible. Midweek matches have begun too so rotation will begin

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

          Of course expect the odd rotation here and there but for now he’s probably first choice, bit like Alonso was at the start of last season until his performances dropped off

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

            Yes can't argue with it since he's only 5m.

    2. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Easy keep with that price. Quality player and I can see him playing almost all games either as LWB or LCB.

  5. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Declan Rice exhausts UK’s pomade supplies in one day.

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

      Especially as he’s probably bought in bulk in anticipation of the cost of living crisis starting to bite

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Dapper Declan!

  6. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Kane & Saka > Haaland & Gundogan the best use of 2FTs for this team

    Ramsdale Ward

    TAA James Walker Cucurella Williams

    Salah Saka Diaz Gross Peirera

    Kane Jesus Greenwood

    0.1 ITB

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Goooo Rickie
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would hold Saka for Villa at least.

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

      100%

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

        As in 100% do the moves

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

          Haaland is a must, even with the off rotation

  7. Digital-Real
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    West Ham are woeful at the back

  8. The Train Driver
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bruno to Longstaff, what a downgrade....

    1. DandyDon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Should see his brother play…

  9. primal33
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Assuming Chelsea complete the Fofana transfer as expected, 4.4m for a nailed on Chelsea defender is a bargain, no?!

    1. DandyDon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Would be decent

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Is he better then Dunk or saliba as Forfana has zero attacking threat?

      The price is good but Chelsea aren't known for cleansheets in 2022

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Would be slightly worried of the odd rotation with Chalobah/Azpi/James at RCB but for the most part should be good. Not sure I'd double up on Chelsea defence just yet though. For the record I think he's a superb defender and will improve them a lot, but Kovacic and Kante regularly missing games is an issue

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

      Yes. But there are lots of cheap bargains in defense atm. Saliba, Dunk, Cucurella, Walker. All cheap and good.

  10. AD2110
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What to do here? 1.2 ITB

    A) Patterson —> Trippier / Gabriel / Saliba
    B) Cancelo + Plange —> Perisic + Toney

    Sanchez, Ward
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Neco, Patterson
    Salah, Diaz, Martinelli, Rodrigo, Andreas
    Haaland, Jesus, 4.5

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nunes close

  11. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would you bench Ward Prowse (h) to Chelsea or Tripper @ Liverpool?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Semedo YC

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

      Trippier against Pool.

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

    Yes. But 5M for Cucurella may be an even bigger one

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What's that?

  13. DandyDon
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Definitely want to keep Trippier despite the Pool fixture next week. Only problem is if I don’t downgrade him I can’t upgrade Neto as well…he’s got to get points against Bournemouth right!?
    Trippier - 4.5 defender and Neto to Gross I’d have exact money for with 2 FT’s.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Keep trippier, looking dangerous

    2. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Do you have Cancelo? That's who I'm looking to downgrade.

      (Caveat - every player I've been looking to sell starts scoring.)

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

        Probably good to keep him against Nottingham though even for the 6 points unless u need to upgrade somewhere else right now

        1. Alan The Llama
          • 16 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I concur, going to wait until after the Forest game.

      2. DandyDon
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yea could be way to go. I have ederson as well to cover city defence but was hoping to try with the double up another week against Forrest.

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

      Whats the rest of the team?

    4. PelePelz9
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hold till gw9/10 many more pressing issues

      1. DandyDon
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Could just burn a transfer. Should have done that last time as I did Robbo and Wilson to Cancelo and Havertz which has made my team get a lot less points the last two weeks!

  14. Old Gregg
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which one please

    Mount for >

    a) Diaz
    b) Gundogan
    c) Leeds
    d) Any other?

    Thanks

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You can't go wrong with A or B, don't consider others unless you need to downgrade to get money to use elsewhere

      1. gart888
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        You can definitely go wrong with B if he's left on the bench. A for sure.

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

      Diaz.

      I own both him and Gundo and went Diaz first because he's more nailed. Gundo like it or not is a rotation risk. He could start or not start any given game. I'm okay with that but I know a lot of people who aren't as forgiving.

    3. PelePelz9
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Def A

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

    Think Bruno is a big miss for Newcastle. They've been second best so far. Wolves just suck at finishing chances or would have conceded by now.

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

      Yup conceded. Never screamer

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

        Neves*

      2. Jock Grealish
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Newcastle been better

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

          No they haven't.

          1. Jock Grealish
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Lol toon 8 shots on goal to 2. Watch the game maybe

  16. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Currently, who is your GW5 (c)?

    1. PelePelz9
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Jesus

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

      Haaland. I fear no rotation.

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Same

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

      Haaland

    4. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Haaland, if he is rotated, so be it. Captained Jesus yesterday, not in the mood to do that again so quickly.

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

      Halaland

    6. SADIO SANÉ
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      might get Gundog for it

    7. PelePelz9
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Newcastle not a walk over and Jesus clocking crazy stats in the box, due a few goal involvements

    8. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Still not sure. Likely to be Haaland or Cancelo though regardless of rotation worries

    9. Veni Vidi Vialli
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KdB.

    10. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Haaland / KDB / Gundogan. I'm rocking all 3! Prob Haaland though

    11. Haalander
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      On the law of averages I’m tempted to cap Salah at home to Newcastle. Particularly if Bruno G is going to be missing. I’m afraid to trust pep for that game and his rotation

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

    Not good. 3 of my Defenders have bad fixtures next week and need to play one. Probably gonna go Trippier over Neco and Patterson though. Maybe be scores or assists.

    1. gart888
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think that 9-0 was probably a bit of an outlier for Liverpool. They'll hopefully beat Newcastle, but I wouldn't be too scared to play Trippier.

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        He'll get 0

  18. gart888
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    2 FT, 0 ITB

    What's the move here? I'd love to stop losing funds on Bailey, but don't really see who to swap him to.

    Ramsdale
    Trent Cancelo James Robertson Walker
    Salah Martinelli Rodrigo Bailey Andreas
    Haaland Jesus Archer

    1. PelePelz9
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Robbo + Bailey - > Diaz/Gundogan + Saliba/Fofana

  19. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Goal Neves!

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

      cracking finish.

      outside of the box into the bottom left corner.

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

        Yep a Neves special, great goal!

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

    Wolves Goal

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Great strike.
      Guedes A

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

        brilliant.

        Just seen it. Guedes could well be a strong option soon.

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

      As it should be

  21. chocolove
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ruin that Trippier CS. Nicely done, Neves!

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

      Can still get attacking returns

      1. chocolove
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        True.
        But...
        I just say that CS is wiped. (fact)
        You're saying that return is possible (expectation).
        It's low with Wood starting up front

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

    Neves goal. You don't me to tell me what kind of goal it was as well 😛

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

      I me tell you goal nice it was

  23. A. PRISE
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Neves goal between willock's legs. That's how you like to lose your clean sheets

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

      😆

  24. Digital-Real
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guedes 5m, tasty!

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      6.0

    2. A. PRISE
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thought about it but Wolves score once every seven games so I'm not that optimistic

    3. 3 A
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      6.
      Nunes 5.

    4. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      6.

  25. PelePelz9
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Gw5 - 4

    Ederson
    TAA Perisic Zinchenko
    Salah Diaz Gross Martinelli Periera
    Haaland Jesus

    Trippier 1st sub.

    Plan is to hold then Ederson and Dias to James n Sanchez

  26. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Double up on Brighton with Dunk or go Saliba? Don't really see more than 1-2 CS for Arsenal in the next 4.

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      They'll concede v fulham. Mitro always scores v them

    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Sánchez + Dunk

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I wouldn't

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

      Double up might be too much but I am looking at the same having Sanchez in goal. So many good options so I would probably diversify and pick someone else.

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

    Wolves Ay We!

  28. Puntillimon
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Wipe them trippier cleanies away! Whew

  29. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone else with 2ft and no idea what to do?

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

      You could lend me one!

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, had one reserved for Gundo until I got cold feet. Probably just burn one.

  30. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bowen to Gross, Archer to Mitrovic worth the hit surely?

    1. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Beautiful

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

        Cheers, mate!

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

      Yep

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

        Thanks much!