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We’re big-six-less in the three 3pm BST kick-offs today.

Two of the newly promoted sides square off at Turf Moor, while the other two clashes feature clubs that failed to win in Gameweek 1:

TEAM NEWS

Brentford boss Keith Andrews has tinkered the most out of the six managers on duty this afternoon.

He makes four changes in all, handing a first start to Jordan Henderson and a debut to Dango Ouattara.

It’s a much stronger Bees XI all round, indeed, with Mikkel Damsgaard back from paternity leave and Kevin Schade fit enough to start after injury restricted him to bench duty on the opening weekend.

Rico Henry, Fabio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo and Mathias Jensen all drop to the bench, with Keane Lewis-Potter moving back to left-back.

Despite training with the team this week and Andrews hinting he could be involved, the wantaway Yoane Wissa is again absent.

As for opponents Aston Villa, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez returns after his ban. Marco Bizot makes way.

Unai Emery’s enforced change sees Pau Torres come in for the suspended Ezri Konsa.

Donyell Malen is, once again, only a substitute.

It’s much more straightforward team news from the Vitality Stadium, where Bournemouth are unchanged.

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ only alteration sees summer signing Jhon Arias come in for Andre.

New recruits Ben Gannon-Doak, Amine Adli and Jackson Tchatchoua are all among the substitutes.

The Cherries also have the fit-again Justin Kluivert and Ryan Christie back on the bench.



Finally, at Burnley, Scott Parker hands first starts of 2025/26 to two of his summer captures, Jacob Bruun Larsen and Lesley Oguchukwu.

Oliver Sonne and Josh Laurent make way.

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris makes just one tweak, bringing in Omar Alderete for Jensen Seelt, who drops out despite being passed fit on Thursday.

LINE-UPS

Bournemouth XI: Petrovic, Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Semenyo, Scott, Tavernier, Brooks, Evanilson.

Subs: Dennis, Araujo, Christie, Gannon-Doak, Adli, Kluivert, Soler, Kroupi, Hill.

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Jose Sa, Doherty, Agbadou, Toti Gomes, Hoever, Bellegarde, Joao Gomes, Moller Wolfe, Munetsi, Strand Larsen, Arias.

Subs: Johnstone, Hugo Bueno, Santiago Bueno, Andre, Hwang, Mosquera, Rodrigo Gomes, Fer Lopez, Tchatchoua.


Brentford XI: Kelleher, Kayode, van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Yarmoliuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago.

Subs: Valdimarsson, Hickey, Henry Jensen, Carvalho, Onyeka, Milambo, Ajer, Peart-Harris.

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Mings, Torres, Digne, Onana, Kamara, Rogers, Tielemans, McGinn, Watkins.

Subs: Bizot, Proctor, Buendia, Malen, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand, Rowe, Burrowes.


Burnley XI: Dubravka, Walker, Esteve, Ekdal, Hartman, Bruun Larsen, Cullen, Ugochukwu, Hannibal, Anthony, Foster.

Subs: Weiss, Worrall, Edwards, Tchaouna, Flemming, Ramsey, Sonne, Pires, Laurent.

Sunderland XI: Roefs, Hume, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo, Xhaka, Sadiki, Diarra, Talbi, Adringra, Mayenda.

Subs: Patterson, Neil, Guiu, Roberts, Rigg, Isidor, Seelt, Masuaku, Le Fee.


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  1. aapoman
    • 12 Years
    3 months, 23 days ago

    What we doing with Watkins and Rogers? Villa look dreadful going forward

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 months, 23 days ago

      Benching Rogers playing Watkins next week, they are going on WC soon

    2. el polako
      • 8 Years
      3 months, 23 days ago

      Selling and never going there again.
      Watkins is a prime donkey.

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 months, 23 days ago

      I'm probably going to FH next week & then maybe keep just one of them for 4-5 (likely WC6). Hard to see them breaking out of this rut against Palace (I would also have 4 players in Liv v Ars & have to play Guehi against them)

  2. henrysquire
    • 7 Years
    3 months, 23 days ago

    Guiui blocking VdV for a 20min cameo.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      3 months, 23 days ago

      Ooooooof

    2. Superflymonk
      • 11 Years
      3 months, 23 days ago

      same here, really silly of me playing around wih benching order

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 months, 23 days ago

      80th minute plus the 10 mins stoppage time added on

  3. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 months, 23 days ago

    Johnson nailed for Spurs?

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 8 Years
      3 months, 23 days ago

      Si

  4. Moon Dog
      3 months, 23 days ago

      14pts from my dirty bench boost of:

      4.0 - 4.0 - 4.0 - 4.5

      That'll do donkeys. That'll do.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 months, 23 days ago

        Deeeecent

      2. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        3 months, 23 days ago

        17 for me with KDH to go. Did take a -4 though

        1. Moon Dog
            3 months, 23 days ago

            Very nice. Feels good to be done with it.

            I have KDH in the XI, I'm hoping he plays in the 8 to help ball progression and attract defcons. I still hold out hope for him to be a good pick. He looks to be on all set pieces...

      3. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 months, 23 days ago

        Full time whistle at Turf Moor

        Sunderland offered nothing of note in the second half.

        They also play Leeds at home in gw8.

      4. Bada Bing
        • 8 Years
        3 months, 23 days ago

        Who's that woman in the Brentford stands that's been shown several times during the match? She's wearing shades so a bit hard to recognize but she must be some kind of a celebrity.

        1. GunnerStorm
          • 11 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          Claudia Schiffer

          1. Bada Bing
            • 8 Years
            3 months, 23 days ago

            Thanks, that's cool, I thought she looked like someone famous but couldn't quite recognize her.

        2. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          Claudia Schieffer

        3. el polako
          • 8 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          90’s blonde.
          Schiffer or some other Kidman.

        4. thegaffer82
          • 14 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          Claudia Schiffer… one of my teenage crushes many, many moons ago.
          She’s still looking hot af to be fair!

          1. Bada Bing
            • 8 Years
            3 months, 23 days ago

            She sure does.

        5. langey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          Claudia Schiffer - she's a part owner of Brentford (husband also a part owner)

      5. CoracAld2831
        • 4 Years
        3 months, 23 days ago

        Double Burnley CS.

        Very happy about that.

        1. CoracAld2831
          • 4 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          Another blank for Watkins is very frustrating though.

      6. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        3 months, 23 days ago

        If it wasn’t for Villa looking trash, I’d probably be happy to just roll the FT again and have 3FTs going into GW4 where there’s a few fixture swings in the offing.
        But now I’m wondering about if I can continue with both Rogers and Watkins stinking the place out…

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          Same here, final week for them next one

      7. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 months, 23 days ago

        18 points

        12 from my Burnley two

        6 with captain from my Man City duo

        7 to go

        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 13 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          30. 2 to go. On wildcard. Whoops.

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 months, 23 days ago

            Ouch

            My worst switch was when I hit out KDB, Aguero + AN Other for Son, Kane etc and I think Man City went to Spurs and scored 4 with a KDB hattrick or something similar.

        2. CoracAld2831
          • 4 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          26 & 4 to go.

          (No BB, FT or WC)

        3. Babit1967
          • 9 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          13 but 7 to go inc Salah (C)

      8. Thanos
        • 4 Years
        3 months, 23 days ago

        Entire gameweek comes on Saka cap now. Otherwise it’s been a fabulous sh*te show yet.

      9. Manani
        • 14 Years
        3 months, 23 days ago

        doing Watkins + Palmer > Haaland + (someone) no brainer?

        1. Total Slotball
          • 9 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          what did Haaland do this GW?

          1. Manani
            • 14 Years
            3 months, 23 days ago

            better chances? and could have at least got an assist if marmoush can finish

            1. Total Slotball
              • 9 Years
              3 months, 23 days ago

              so paying more for a non reliable captaincy option, nice. City aren't very good.

        2. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          Wait

        3. thegaffer82
          • 14 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          Not really. Haaland (and City in general) looked very poor. I wouldn’t be rushing to get him before he faces Brighton away and then the Manchester Derby

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 16 Years
            3 months, 23 days ago

            Dropping BSilva for Cherki wasn’t the best idea. Lost the midfield battle.

      10. Ballito
        • 2 Years
        3 months, 23 days ago

        Given Spurs great fixtures, Brendan Johnson surely the ideal midfield pick in the game? Scored in 1st 2 games of season so in form.

      11. Tripleh123
        • 5 Years
        3 months, 23 days ago

        2 FT , which option to take for next few gameweeks?

        A. Palmer to Bruno
        B. Kudus to Bruno

        1. Konsa to Dorgu
        2. Konsa to Gudmunsson

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          None of those, if must A

        2. GunnerStorm
          • 11 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          Why not Mbeumo or Cunha instead of Bruno?

          1. Tripleh123
            • 5 Years
            3 months, 23 days ago

            Could be either of the 3. I am just leaning more to Bruno as he is on set pieces.

          2. thegaffer82
            • 14 Years
            3 months, 23 days ago

            This!
            Mbuemo looked brilliant v’s Arsenal. Hit the post and was out most threatening player.
            See how we go on v’s Fulham before making a decision anyway

        3. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          A
          1

      12. Thanos
        • 4 Years
        3 months, 23 days ago

        Can someone tell pls?

        I have 2FTs but if I play FH next week, will it reset to 1, remain as 2? Assuming they won’t give the original FT when you’re playing FH.

        TA!

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          You'll have 2 FTs in GW4.

          I'm in the same boat I think

          1. Thanos
            • 4 Years
            3 months, 23 days ago

            Thanks bud!

        2. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          2

      13. adstomko
        • 9 Years
        3 months, 23 days ago

        Jerkiest knees I've ever seen on here.
        Two games gone and people transferring out Watkins & Rogers, for a team that arguably have the easiest fixture run.

        1. el polako
          • 8 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          Have you seen Villa playing?
          Slow, repetitive with no idea on how to attack.

          9m for Watkins is a joke.

          1. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 months, 23 days ago

            Mateta in

          2. adstomko
            • 9 Years
            3 months, 23 days ago

            But there aren't many teams looking great going forward.

            1. el polako
              • 8 Years
              3 months, 23 days ago

              Villa didn’t look at all.

      14. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 months, 23 days ago

        10 pointer from a 0.2% owned player the only good thing for me so far

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 16 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          \o/

      15. Punned It
          3 months, 23 days ago

          Thinking Rogers to Johnson. Spurs have a fair run, and I think Rogers isn't going to be at 100% for a while yet. Hanging on to Watkins for a bit.

        • Jet5605
          • 11 Years
          3 months, 23 days ago

          2FT - Fullkrug & Palmer > Wood & BJ tonight before Fulle drops or wait?

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 months, 23 days ago

            I'd always wait

            Could well be injuries or red cards on Sunday and Monday night