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We look at the players close to a ban, already suspended or returning from the naughty step in Gameweek 19.

There’s just one more Gameweek to go until those individuals on four bookings have the threat of a one-match suspension lifted.

As for those on three yellow cards, they’re now out of any imminent danger.

HOW MANY BOOKINGS RESULT IN A BAN – AND WHEN ARE THE CUT-OFF POINTS?

Gameweek ban 18

We’ve taken the above table from the Football Association website. It details the cut-off points for the various yellow card thresholds.

The one we’re concerned about right now is the five-caution mark. This is an unwanted target that Premier League players will have to avoid for their team’s first 19 league matches.

There have been no postponements this season, so that’ll be after Gameweek 19 for all 20 clubs (barring any last-minute cancellations!).

Punishments for yellow card accumulation are competition-specific, whereas suspensions for dismissals cover all competitive matches.

ON FOUR YELLOW CARDS

There are nine new additions to the 39-strong list.

Semi-popular budget midfielders Harry Wilson (£5.8m), Elliot Anderson (£5.3m) and Moises Caicedo (£5.7m) all joined those on four bookings at the weekend.

Justin Kluivert (£7.0m), Michael Kayode (£4.5m), Will Hughes (£4.7m), Jefferson Lerma (£4.9m), Trai Hume (£4.5m) and Kevin Danso (£4.2m) did likewise.

Antoine Semenyo (£7.7m), Micky van de Ven (£4.5m) and Bruno Guimaraes (£7.0m) are among the other well-owned names who were already on four bookings.

SUSPENDED IN GAMEWEEK 19

FPL notes: Haaland blanks, as Aston Villa are on the up

Aston Villa pair Matty Cash (£4.9m) and Boubacar Kamara (£4.9m) and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Andre (£5.3m) all picked up their fifth bookings of the season on Saturday. They’ll sit out Gameweek 19.

Xavi Simons (£6.5m) serves game two of a three-match ban, meanwhile.

Mykhailo Mudryk (£4.9m) remains indefinitely suspended by the FA.

BACK FROM A BAN IN GAMEWEEK 19

FPL notes: Szoboszlai injury, Slot on Salah + Ekitike's form 6

Dominik Szoboszlai (£6.7m), Cristian Romero (£5.0m) and Luke O’Nien (£4.0m) all come back from suspensions for Gameweek 19.


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  1. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    13 hours, 1 min ago

    I have *Timber *VDB *Esteve **Rodon and Andersen in def.

    Would you do Rodon to Dorgu?
    One of the yellows surely will play?
    1FT 0.5 ITB
    Any other suggestions?

    1. FPL Sanky
      • 2 Years
      12 hours, 14 mins ago

      VDB and Timber should be ok to start....I would replace Rodon with Dalot if you can

  2. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    12 hours, 58 mins ago

    Dalot vs Dorgu who’s better for this week only?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      12 hours, 57 mins ago

      Dorgu i think

    2. GC123
      • 4 Years
      12 hours, 52 mins ago

      Dorgu. Anyone is better than Dalot any week

  3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    12 hours, 58 mins ago

    Save FT here or Rodon to Dorgu and bench Wllson?

    Raya
    VVD Timber Nunes
    Saka Semenyo MacAllister Wilson
    Haaland Ekitike Thiago

    Dubravka LeFee Mukiele Rodon

    1. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      12 hours, 51 mins ago

      I'd save. Quite fancy Wilson's chances against a lethargic Palace.

      1. 112kane112
        • 7 Years
        12 hours, 20 mins ago

        Agree with this. Palace are off the heat for sure and I don't see the catalyst to get them out of it at this moment.

    2. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      11 hours, 46 mins ago

      Agree with the above replies. Wilson is a "must start"

  4. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 hours, 54 mins ago

    Richards ->

    A) Keane
    B) Dorgu
    C) Hall / Thiaw

    1. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      12 hours, 52 mins ago

      A for me

    2. 112kane112
      • 7 Years
      12 hours, 17 mins ago

      A if you're happy to re-asses in January when Branthwaite returns. You should still get at least 4 GW's - maybe longer depending on re-integration timeline.

      B if it's a short term punt (next 3)

      C with Thiaw (cult hero for Newcastle right now), assuming he can hold off the returning players.

      I'd go C.

    3. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      11 hours, 45 mins ago

      A

  5. Blame it on Traore
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    12 hours, 52 mins ago

    Morning guys. Thoughts on these moves for a -8 and a shift in formation?

    Thiago, King and Sanchez to Kroupi Jr, Wirtz and Verbruggen.

    Current team:

    Sanchez, Dubravka;
    Keane, O'Reilly, Richards, Rodon, Timber;
    Saka, Foden, Cunha, King, Wilson:
    Thiago, Ekitike, Haaland

    Cheers!

    1. PogChamp
      • 14 Years
      12 hours, 45 mins ago

      I’m not sure I would sell Thiago. Are you hitting just to get in Wirtz?

      1. Blame it on Traore
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        12 hours, 37 mins ago

        I suppose it does amount to that. I think he's got a big score in him this week. Would be tempted to captain if I owned him. Admittedly Fulham away and then Arsenal aren't as appealing after the Leeds game.

        1. PogChamp
          • 14 Years
          12 hours, 31 mins ago

          It would be between Wirtz and Cunha/Foden for me. I’m probably going Wirtz.

    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 9 Years
      12 hours, 44 mins ago

      No offense, but I wouldn't do that for free tbh.

      1. Blame it on Traore
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        12 hours, 37 mins ago

        Haha! None taken! Appreciate your honesty!

    3. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      12 hours, 43 mins ago

      Noooooooo

      1. Blame it on Traore
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        12 hours, 37 mins ago

        Hahaha

    4. Bobkat
      • 3 Years
      12 hours, 40 mins ago

      Not worth a -8 to get Wirtz in and also Sanchez has a lovely fixture run coming up

      1. Blame it on Traore
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        12 hours, 35 mins ago

        Thanks, Bobkat. I'm just unsure on Sanchez when Chelsea rotate their CBs. Badiashile doesn't fill me with confidence

    5. 112kane112
      • 7 Years
      12 hours, 13 mins ago

      I'd roll and assess next week, to minimize the hit and allow another roll of fixtures. People may be taking hits this week due to a lot of defensive injuries, kneejerks and fixture swings = your chance to capitalize even if you miss out on the individual player points.

      Keep Sanchez.

      Next week Thiago and King can go for the best combination for free.

      1. Blame it on Traore
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 hours, 30 mins ago

        Thanks pal! Probably sensible.

  6. mookie
    • 12 Years
    12 hours, 47 mins ago

    Calendar year table(GF:GA)
    1. City - 36 games - 77 points(81:34)
    2. Arsenal - 37 games - 77 points(65:28)
    3. Villa - 36 games - 73 points(57:38)
    4. Pool - 37 games - 68 points(69:49)

    Arsenal - 5/6
    City - 6/4
    Villa - 18/1

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 hours, 43 mins ago

      What do I do with this?

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        12 hours, 42 mins ago

        Back city?

      2. mookie
        • 12 Years
        12 hours, 40 mins ago

        Flag it, because there's no "A or B?" in it.

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 hours, 39 mins ago

          You expect me to think for myself?

    2. Gubby-Allen
      • 4 Years
      12 hours, 38 mins ago

      Given that is roughly the gaps between the four sides now, surely they all got the exact same points from Jan-May?

  7. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    12 hours, 46 mins ago

    For just this GW
    Richards out for

    A- Keane
    B-Dorgu
    C- Hall / Thiaw

    1. it lies in the proles
      • 8 Years
      12 hours, 42 mins ago

      A

    2. 112kane112
      • 7 Years
      12 hours, 11 mins ago

      This week only?

      B for upside chasing
      C Thiaw for safety

    3. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      11 hours, 42 mins ago

      A

  8. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    12 hours, 45 mins ago

    Bring in all the players that scored last week or roll trade?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 hours, 44 mins ago

      Bring them all in!

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        12 hours, 43 mins ago

        Wooohoooo!

    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      12 hours, 43 mins ago

      Being in the ones that scored 5 weeks ago.

      The whole thing is cyclic, I’m telling you.

    3. mookie
      • 12 Years
      12 hours, 42 mins ago

      Don't you see the "xxx since I bought him 1, 2, 1, 2" posts on a daily basis in here.

    4. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      11 hours, 40 mins ago

      Yes! You definately need the guys who scored their first goal in 7 years!!

  9. it lies in the proles
    • 8 Years
    12 hours, 44 mins ago

    A) Rogers and Bowen

    B) Palmer and Wilson

    1. 112kane112
      • 7 Years
      12 hours, 10 mins ago

      I have had Bowen for a few weeks now. It's just so painfully boring, even when he does return.

      A out of those choices for sure.

  10. Gubby-Allen
    • 4 Years
    12 hours, 40 mins ago

    If you were picking a free hit team this week, who would be the first three players you would ensure we're in it?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      12 hours, 31 mins ago

      Esteve, Mukiele and Dubravka.

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        12 hours, 30 mins ago

        It does make sense

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 hours, 30 mins ago

      Cunha, Haaland, Etikite and at least one of Foden and Cherki.

      See above and last page for more FH discussions

    3. theshazly
      • 2 Years
      12 hours, 30 mins ago

      Palmer, Cunha, Hall

    4. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      12 hours, 11 mins ago

      The only differentials I really want are Palmer and Dorgu. Feels like a decent chance my actual team outscores my FH team this week.

    5. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      11 hours, 37 mins ago

      Wilson, Cuhna and Dubravka.

  11. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 hours, 33 mins ago

    Those with 3 x MCI amd Semenyo.

    What's your thoughts?

    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      12 hours, 28 mins ago

      Moving Semenyo this week or next.

  12. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    12 hours, 32 mins ago

    Who to play ?
    A- Dúbravka NEW (H)
    B- Sanchez BOU (H)

    1. 112kane112
      • 7 Years
      12 hours, 9 mins ago

      B-Sanchez

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      12 hours, 7 mins ago

      B

    3. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      11 hours, 36 mins ago

      B

  13. dansmith1985
    • 3 Years
    12 hours, 32 mins ago

    Sell one for Dorgu

    A)Hincapie
    B)Van Hecke

    1. dansmith1985
      • 3 Years
      12 hours, 31 mins ago

      C)Guehi

  14. gunnersxgooners
    • 1 Year
    12 hours, 32 mins ago

    What is the ideal free hit team like this week?

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 hours, 30 mins ago

      Everyone wants to be spoon fed.

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 hours, 30 mins ago

      See above and the page before

    3. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      12 hours, 30 mins ago

      It’s ideal!

    4. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      12 hours, 29 mins ago

      Ask me next week.

  15. BR510
      12 hours, 26 mins ago

      1. Buy Gordon this week for fixture run
      2. Hold Thiago for Tot and then buy Rogers (still not great fixtures)

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        12 hours, 11 mins ago

        I think Thiago could do well vs Spurs tho Gordon is tempting vs Burnley...

        1. BR510
            12 hours, 8 mins ago

            Cheers mate, what do you reckon? Main q is what to do with Thiago

      2. Kiyoshi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        12 hours, 25 mins ago

        What would you do:
        A: Bruno G, Calafiori -> Wirtz, Chalobah (-4)
        B: Bruno G, Calafiori -> Cunha, Chalobah (-4)
        C: Calafiori -> Frimpong

        Vicario
        Calafiori, Keane, Dalot
        Saka, Foden, Bruno G., Wilson
        Thiago, Ekitike, Haaland

        1. PogChamp
          • 14 Years
          12 hours, 17 mins ago

          I’ve thought about doing something similar but I like Newcastle’s fixtures so I’m keeping Bruno G.

        2. Atimis
          • 9 Years
          12 hours, 12 mins ago

          Probably not C, A and B - could high risk high reward

        3. Ausman
          • 2 Years
          11 hours, 34 mins ago

          B

      3. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        12 hours, 24 mins ago

        Points this gw sound right?
        A) andersen 4
        B) dorgu 6-9

        1. Sir Michael Taker
          • 11 Years
          12 hours, 17 mins ago

          Range is probably more like 1-9 on Dorgu. They could easily concede and him get a yellow

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 5 Years
            10 hours, 13 mins ago

            Torn whether to get dorgu

      4. Kno
        • 14 Years
        12 hours, 21 mins ago

        Ok to save a transfer this week? Andersen in for timber if he is still out

        Dubravka
        Vdijk guehi timber
        Saka foden cunha wilson
        Haaland ekitike thiago

        1. The 12th Man
          • 12 Years
          12 hours, 19 mins ago

          Your good to go

          1. Atimis
            • 9 Years
            12 hours, 13 mins ago

            This

      5. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        12 hours, 20 mins ago

        O’Reilly + H.Wilson > Dorgu + Cherki ?

        Exact funds.
        Would be a Cherki,Foden,Haaland triple up.

        1. OptimusBlack
          • 12 Years
          12 hours, 11 mins ago

          What's ur mid players ?

          1. The 12th Man
            • 12 Years
            12 hours, 7 mins ago

            Saka,Rice,Foden,Semenyo,Wilson

        2. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 14 Years
          12 hours, 8 mins ago

          I'd keep Wilson for one more week and reassess next week tbh

      6. Legohair
        • 9 Years
        12 hours, 19 mins ago

        I have tough choice, need some opinions?!??!

        Raya
        Timber-VVD-O'Reilly
        Cunha-Semenyo-Rice-Minteh-Foden
        Haaland-Ekitike

        Dubravka, Andersen, Esteve, Guiu
        1 FT

        A. Semenyo to Wirtz
        B. Semenyo&VVD to Palmer&Dorgu -4

        Im on 50/50

        1. BR510
            12 hours, 16 mins ago

            a

          • Atimis
            • 9 Years
            12 hours, 14 mins ago

            Would be tempted by B and (c) Palmer, tough decision honestly

          • OptimusBlack
            • 12 Years
            12 hours, 9 mins ago

            B

          • Give The Todd Some Love
            • 14 Years
            12 hours, 7 mins ago

            A

          • Ausman
            • 2 Years
            11 hours, 32 mins ago

            A

        2. BR510
            12 hours, 18 mins ago

            1. Buy Gordon this week and switch to 352
            2. Play Thiago TOT and sell for Rogers next week (also 352)
            3. Keep Thiago until 3rd striker option emerges and stay in 343

            1. Atimis
              • 9 Years
              12 hours, 15 mins ago

              I would play Thiago this week, not sure about the rest of your team tho

          • Atimis
            • 9 Years
            12 hours, 16 mins ago

            Which option sounds better (BB this week)?

            1.
            Hartman to Hall
            Rodon to Dorgu
            Going forward, rotate HWilson with Hall/Dorgu (343/433)

            2.
            Hartman to Heaven
            Rodon to Dorgu
            Upgrade HWilson next week to Rogers/Gordon (343)

            1. BR510
                12 hours, 14 mins ago

                2 I think. MU double up has real upside

              • Give The Todd Some Love
                • 14 Years
                12 hours, 5 mins ago

                Probably 2 if you've got four other defenders that are regular starters. Assume Heaven will get dropped eventually.

              • Cojones of Destiny
                • 7 Years
                12 hours, 4 mins ago

                2

            2. Boberella
              • 9 Years
              12 hours, 14 mins ago

              Any reason why so many are going for Newcastle players when they are woeful away and burnley played well to keep Everton out last game?

              1. Tonyawesome69
                • 7 Years
                12 hours, 8 mins ago

                "burnley played well to keep Everton out last game"

                Did you look at Everton’s attack and which players were unavailable?

                1. Boberella
                  • 9 Years
                  12 hours, 6 mins ago

                  Valid point. If Beto could hit a barn door he’d have had a couple.

              2. Give The Todd Some Love
                • 14 Years
                12 hours, 4 mins ago

                They did batter Everton away a few weeks ago tbf but it's a valid point

                1. Sir Michael Taker
                  • 11 Years
                  11 hours, 49 mins ago

                  4 of their 7 away goals this season came vs Everton. 3 in the other 8 games. Has to be a chance he shakes things up this gameweek too. Could see starts for Wissa and Barnes but its a bit unpredictable for a FH

                  1. Give The Todd Some Love
                    • 14 Years
                    11 hours, 46 mins ago

                    Yeah I’m worried about that too. Might get Cherki and Foden instead of bothering with Newcastle attack. I’d guess whoever does start will do well though.

            3. Gazzpfc
              • 9 Years
              12 hours, 12 mins ago

              Help please

              I’m not a fan of guts but feel it could be worth it for -8 as over next 3 weeks could pay off

              Out Raya Wilson
              In Sanchez Szoboszail

              Liverpool and Chelsea favourable fixtures Arsenal and Fulham have tough fixtures

              Yes or No

              ???

              1. Give The Todd Some Love
                • 14 Years
                12 hours, 3 mins ago

                Wouldn't do it for free let alone -8

                1. Ausman
                  • 2 Years
                  11 hours, 28 mins ago

                  ^^^This^^^^

            4. BR510
                12 hours, 12 mins ago

                Def is fine, got:
                Saka Rice Cunha Foden
                Haalad Ekitike Thiago

                1. BR510
                    12 hours, 11 mins ago

                    Ignore reply fail Atimis

                  • Atimis
                    • 9 Years
                    12 hours, 9 mins ago

                    Could be fine just to play this front 7

                    1. BR510
                        12 hours, 5 mins ago

                        Cheers mate! Will roll this week and reassess whether I want Thiago Rogers Gordon or someone else nextweek. Thanks for your help

                  • Cojones of Destiny
                    • 7 Years
                    12 hours, 10 mins ago

                    Semenyo to
                    a. Cherki
                    b. Szobo
                    c. Gordon

                    1. Atimis
                      • 9 Years
                      12 hours, 9 mins ago

                      A/C

                    2. Ausman
                      • 2 Years
                      11 hours, 25 mins ago

                      A

                  • Boberella
                    • 9 Years
                    12 hours, 9 mins ago

                    FH19.
                    Seems template mids and fwds so couple of punts in Defence.

                    Verbruggen (Dub)
                    Frimpong James Dorgu (De Cuyper Clyne)
                    Foden Cherki Wirtz Palmer Cunha
                    Haaland Ekitike (Mané)

                    GTG? Is going Frimpong daft? (Looked decent last game)

                    1. Weasel Boy
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      12 hours, 8 mins ago

                      Frim a good shout on FH

                    2. RamaJama
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      12 hours, 8 mins ago

                      Like the Frimpong diff

                    3. Give The Todd Some Love
                      • 14 Years
                      12 hours, 1 min ago

                      Frimpong is tempting but is he definitely going to play? Bradley and Gakpo both back now.

                      1. Boberella
                        • 9 Years
                        11 hours, 58 mins ago

                        Bradley is the main risk/concern really.

                        1. Give The Todd Some Love
                          • 14 Years
                          11 hours, 53 mins ago

                          Yeah just assume that the more forward players return, the less likely it is that he starts RW (even though Gakpo is LW).

                  • RamaJama
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    12 hours, 9 mins ago

                    Going Chalobah and Dorgu on FH.

                    Which GK would you double up def with, Lammens or Sanchez?

                    1. Boberella
                      • 9 Years
                      12 hours, 3 mins ago

                      I think Man U have a slightly better CS chance, so Lammens for me.

                      1. RamaJama
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        12 hours, 1 min ago

                        Cheers

                    2. Ausman
                      • 2 Years
                      11 hours, 24 mins ago

                      Lammens

                  • Weasel Boy
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    12 hours, 9 mins ago

                    Need to ditch KDH so I can use BB.
                    Only 5.1itb
                    So A or B?

                    A) Miley

                    B) Stach

                    C) someone else

                    Thanks

                    1. BR510
                        12 hours, 2 mins ago

                        Mega differential but Ayari seems to like scoring a goal or 2 every now and again. I think he scored against WHU last season. Him or wieffer maybe bc of BB

                        1. Weasel Boy
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 13 Years
                          11 hours, 36 mins ago

                          Thanks.

                      • Cojones of Destiny
                        • 7 Years
                        12 hours, 2 mins ago

                        B

                        1. Weasel Boy
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 13 Years
                          11 hours, 36 mins ago

                          Thanks

                    2. dansmith1985
                      • 3 Years
                      12 hours, 4 mins ago

                      Sell one for Dorgu/Heaven

                      A)Hincapie
                      B)Van Hecke
                      C)Guehi

                      Playing BB

                      1. Give The Todd Some Love
                        • 14 Years
                        11 hours, 59 mins ago

                        Hincapie, more chance of him not playing imo if Gabriel and Timber return

                        1. Tonyawesome69
                          • 7 Years
                          11 hours, 46 mins ago

                          How does Timber (RB/RCB) impact Hincapie (LCB/LB) playing time?

                          1. Give The Todd Some Love
                            • 14 Years
                            11 hours, 42 mins ago

                            Ah fair enough. I do think he’s on borrowed time though!

                            1. Tonyawesome69
                              • 7 Years
                              11 hours, 38 mins ago

                              I think the only way Hincapie starts this GW is if Calafiori is out. I'm predicting Gabriel to start.