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Gameweek 8 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) begins on Friday with two matches in the Midlands: Aston Villa v Southampton and Nottingham Forest v Fulham.

Both games kick-off at 20:00 BST.

Steven Gerrard makes two changes from the side that drew 1-1 with Manchester City in Gameweek 6, with Ashley Young and Philippe Coutinho coming in for the injured Matty Cash and Douglas Luiz.

That means Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins both start, despite feeling unwell during the week, alongside Leon Bailey, who continues on the right wing.

Southampton, meanwhile, make just one change, with Moussa Djenepo replacing Joe Aribo.

At The City Ground, Steve Cooper has reacted to his side’s 3-2 loss to Bournemouth by making three changes.

In come Willy Boly, Remo Freuler and Taiwo Awoniyi, with Joe Worrall, Cheikhou Kouyate and Jesse Lingard dropping to the bench.

Serge Aurier is still awaiting visa approval.

As for the visitors, Issa Diop starts alongside new signing Willian, but Antonee Robinson misses out through injury.


GAMEWEEK 8 LINE-UPS

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Young, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Kamara, McGinn, Ramsey, Bailey, Coutinho, Watkins

Subs: Olsen, Chambers, Augustinsson, Nakamba, Dendoncker, Douglas Luiz, Sanson, Buendia, Ings

Southampton XI: Bazunu, Walker-Peters, Bella-KotchapSalisu, Perraud, DialloWard-Prowse, Elyounoussi, Djenepo, A Armstrong, Adams

Subs: McCarthy, Lyanco, Caleta-Car, Aribo, S Armstrong, Mara, Edozie, Larios, Walcott


Nottingham Forest XI: Henderson, Boly, Cook, McKenna, Williams, Yates, Freuler, Lodi, Gibbs-White, Awonoyi, Johnson

Subs: Hennessey, Biancone, Worrall, Lingard, O’Brien, Toffolo, Surridge, Kouyate, Dennis.

Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Adarabioyo, Ream, Diop, Palhinha, Reed, Andreas, Reid, Willian, Mitrovic

Subs: Rodak, Duffy, Kebano, Cairney, Chalobah, James, Mbabu, Vinicius, Harris


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  1. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bailey almost scored

  2. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bailey assist nearly.

  3. Hairy Potter
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    VAR broken? Bailey could have had a red card and looked like there was an offside in the build up to the goal.

    1. TomSaints
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I’m beyond furious.

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Seen that type of red given but the goal was a phase after he was offside.

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

      Think Var got that right tbf. The only bit that was contentious was the red and I think they were still right to give him the benefit of the doubt.

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

    Digne wins Coutinho ranger.

  5. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Digne 12 point haul

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

      Points total between now and Xmas?

      1. Feloh
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Don't say that.

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

      Be a card and a og soon

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

    Bailey lying way outside penalty area for all set pieces just in case he scores

  7. tbos83
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Serious q - why do top players (Lampard, Gerrard) get parachuted into top management jobs? The skills of player and coach are completely different - there must be so many great managers getting overlooked based on average playing careers.

    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      It's not just in England. Look around Europe and you'll find ex-pros parachuted in. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not saying it's right but they were leaders for their clubs and lead their teams so instant thoughts are they can lead a team by managing them. It's different but the playing careers and their ability to lead must be a big factor

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

      Who are the people that haven’t played that you think are missing out?

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

        my old neighbour 6 doors down talked a good game.

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

          Stevie G stealing his job!

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

            They took er jerbs

  8. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Coutinho YC

  9. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Coutinho terrible free kick and then a YC.

    1. Feloh
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Wtf lol

  10. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Mitro blanking against the worst defence in the league once he got popular is typical FPL!

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

      Sod’s law

    2. Feloh
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I knew it would happen soon as I brought him in. Gets squat whenever I own and turns into Haaland when I get rid. Was always a troll.

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

      He scores his goals in the second half

    4. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I got him so....

    5. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I've had him for weeks. He'll score.

    6. F4L
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      team not set up right today, Diop taking too long on the ball allowing all Forest's defence to get in shape

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

      At least he’ll get a full 90 so he’s still in the mix

    8. No Kane No Gain
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Bournemouth defence say hi

  11. El Libe
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    How is Bailey looking tonight?
    Any chance for his points tonight?

    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Looks like a very awkward player. He had a half chance but hit it wide.

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Awful for 40 minutes, then two good crosses and a decent cross come shot...

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

      Based on his first half I’d be surprised if he sees 60 mins. I’ll take 3 pts now for him and run

      1. Mid budget coach
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Stevie on the edge when he shot just wide, must've expected him to score. I think he plays more than 60 today

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

          I hope so but who comes off for ings? Surely ings will get a run out

          1. Mid budget coach
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Toss up between him and Watkins depends on the score

    4. El Libe
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks guys

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

    Ramsey has two attacking returns in two games.

  13. FPLShaqiri
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Does Digne take any set pieces anymore? It’s been all Coutinho so far

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

      Some inswinging deeper frees & corners.

    2. Mid budget coach
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Now add D Luiz

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

    I take Willam 6 points, Mitro 2,

    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Dont give points at half time

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

      Wait, you get a choice as to whether you take it or not?

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

    A Forest cleanie would be quite typical when getting Mitro and Andreas and benching Neco

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yep. Almost a guaranteed certainty. The FPL Gods love to make the FPL players feel some pain.

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

      Brought in mitro, benched neco

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Me too

  16. Johan Cryuff
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Looks Mitro(c) is a mistake ? 🙁

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

      No mate, looks spot on

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      gets a lot of his goal in the second half, subs can come on and change the game as well

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        *goals

  17. Viper
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Would you WC to do the following?

    Cucurella -> Guehi
    Gross -> Zaha
    Kulusevski -> Maddison
    Jesus -> Isak

    Cucurella, Gross & Jesus all dropping tonight. Isak rising.

    Not big changes but still viable?

    1. Mid budget coach
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Solid

    2. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I dont think that's worth a wc

  18. DaveZubie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Brought in Kane, just checked my team - accidently captained Mitovic

    Don't have 2 white shirts in your attack - Doh!!!

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

      It’s a story to tell the grandchildren one day at least!

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

        Well my kids find it hilarious at least

  19. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What teams go down? Bournemouth and who else...?

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

      Maybe Wolves or Everton as a surprise candidate?

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

        no way Wolves go down.

        Leicester are third favourites. for the drop but can't see that either.

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

          yea doubt it, they just struggle to score though. If costa flops, they could be in trouble.

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

      Still Everton

    3. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Forest
      Southampton

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

      Bournemouth
      Fulham
      Southampton

    5. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Forest and Everton

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

    5 out of the 6 goals Mitro has scored have come in the second half.

  21. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Baffling to see still no sponsors on the Forest shirt

  22. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone still got Ramsey?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Aaron ?

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

    Let's go Bailey! Do something!

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

      He's probably got 20 minutes

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I am optimist, he had great end of first half and Gerard looks like cheering for him strong when he gets chance

  24. Goodfeathers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone with eyes on the Forest game? How are they playing?

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

      Fulham dictating possession, Forest trying to counter, scored with their only chance so far

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

      Compact & combative. On the back foot mostly. Haven't created anything except the goal from a corner.

  25. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Heart in mouth there thinking Digne might get booked: 😆

  26. abaalan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Any reason not to WC now and grab some price rises tonight ?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      The King is 73

  27. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Fulham will level with another non Mitro Pereira involvement goal

    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      And there it is

  28. banskt
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    2FTs.

    Groß ➝ Maddison tonight in order to beat the price fall of Groß? Maddison not playing for England, so only one match against Tottenham before GW9.

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Doubt Groß falls tonight, but doing Sanchez -> Pope most likely.

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

        Groß is -105.2 on fplstatistics.

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Just seen, may just as well WC then. I have Diaz and Sanchez who will drop too.

  29. tbos83
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    This is my squad. Would you activate WC or hold off until gw12/13?

    Martinez Ward
    Cancelo James Trippier Neco Perisic
    KDB Martinelli Andreas Aaronson Diaz
    Haaland Jesus Isak

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

      Hold.

      What would you want to change?

      1. tbos83
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Fair. I was debating getting Salah back in after (assumed) price drop, but have Diaz already so maybe no point.

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

      Hold until 12/13. City blank and Liverpool fixture turn will give you more points for that WC.

  30. DavidKent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Just pressed the wild card button for GW 9.

    Will all missed games be played after the World Cup Break?

    I.e can I disregard the DGW situation for the purpose of my wildcard?

    1. Demba Demba
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      yeah mid Jan the earliest I believe

    2. Fish up a tree
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      In theory the non Euro teams could get games rearranged prior to WC e.g. Brighton v Palace but who knows