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A whopping eight Premier League fixtures to come this evening, with six kicking off at 19:30 GMT and another two underway 45 minutes later:

TEAM NEWS

The tinkerer is back: there are five changes from Pep Guardiola this evening, one of which sees returning loanee Max Alleyne – who isn’t even listed in FPL! – come in at centre-half.

Abdukhodir Khusanov, Nathan Ake, Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku are also handed recalls.

Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias are injured, while Nico O’Reilly, Rodri and Rayan Cherki drop to the bench.

Pascal Gross is in for his first Brighton and Hove Albion start since his return from Borussia Dortmund, with Maxim De Cuyper and Jack Hinshelwood also brought in.

Joel Veltman, Brajan Gruda and Charalampos Kostoulas drop out.

As for the other Manchester club, the big news is that they welcome back Bruno Fernandes from injury for tonight’s game with Burnley. The Portuguese playmaker starts in place of Leny Yoro.

Hannibal Mejbri, Maxime Esteve and Marcus Edwards come in for Burnley.

Antoine Semenyo starts as expected for Bournemouth in what could be his final match for the Cherries.

Andoni Iraola brings in Eli Junior Kroupi and Lewis Cook for the injured Justin Kluivert and the benched David Brooks.

There are five changes for Tottenham Hotspur, one enforced as Mohammed Kudus is absent.

Xavi Simons, Randal Kolo Muani, Djed Spence, Lucas Bergvall and Joao Palhinha are back in the starting XI.

Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies and Archie Gray are demoted to bench duty.

Sander Berge for Sasa Lukic is Fulham’s only change as they prepare to face Chelsea.

The Blues welcome back Robert Sanchez, Marc Cucurella and Moises Caicedo from injury and suspension, while Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap and Andrey Santos are promoted to the side.

There are two changes apiece at Brentford, who have Sunday’s hat-trick hero Igor Thiago in their starting XI.

The hosts bring in Rico Henry and Keane Lewis-Potter for Aaron Hickey and Mikkel Damsgaard, while the Black Cats’ Regis Le Bris prefers Dan Ballard and Chris Rigg to Dennis Cirkin and Eliezer Mayenda.

At Selhurst Park, there are also two changes for each side.

Crystal Palace’s alterations are enforced: Jefferson Lerma and Nathaniel Clyne are injured, so in come Jaydee Canvot and Justin Devenny.

Lucas Digne and Jadon Sancho replace Ian Maatsen and Emi Buendia for Aston Villa.

And would you believe it, also two changes apiece on Tyneside.

Nick Woltemade and Harvey Barnes come in for Yoane Wissa and Jacob Murphy for the hosts, while Leeds welcome Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon. Noah Okafor and Sebastian Bornaauw drop to the bench.

Up at Goodison Park, Everton bring in Harrison Armstrong for Tyler Dibling as they prepare to face an unchanged Wolverhampton Wanderers.

LINE-UPS

Bournemouth XI: Petrovic, Jiménez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert, Cook, Scott; Semenyo, Tavernier, Kroupi, Evanilson.

Subs: Forster, Soler, Brooks, Smith, Diakite, Adli, Unal, Milosavljevic, Rees-Dottin.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Vicario, Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Pedro Porro, Palhinha, Bentancur, Xavi Simons, Bergvall, Tel, Kolo Muani.

Subs: Kinsky, Dragusin, Danso, Richarlison, Gray, Odobert, Davies, Scarlett, Williams-Barnett.


Brentford XI: Kelleher, Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Henry, Yarmoliuk, Janelt, Jensen, Lewis-Potter, Schade, Igor Thiago.

Subs: Valdimarsson, Hickey, Van den Berg, Pinnock, Henderson, Nelson, Damsgaard, Peart-Harris, Donovan.

Sunderland XI: Roefs, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Geertruida, Hume, Xhaka, Le Fee, Adingra, Rigg, Brobbey.

Subs: Patterson, Cirkin, Neil, Mayenda, O’Nien, Mundle, Hjelde, Jones, Tutierov.


Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Canvot, Lacroix, Guehi, Devenny, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell, Johnson, Pino, Mateta.

Subs: Benitez, Uche, Sosa, Richards, Rodney, King, Benamar, Casey, Drakes-Thomas.

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Digne, Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn, Rogers, Sancho, Watkins.

Subs: Bizot, Buendia, Torres, Garcia, Malen, Jimoh-Aloba, Maatsen, Bogarde, Hemmings.


Everton XI: Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Iroegbunam, Armstrong, Garner, McNeil, Grealish, Barry.

Subs: Travers, King, Patterson, Beto, Dibling, Rohl, Aznou, Welch, Campbell.

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Sa, S. Bueno, H. Bueno, Gomes, Arias, Hwang, Arokodare, Mosquera, Mane, Krejci, Tchatchoua.

Subs: Johnstone, Doherty, Andre, Moller Wolfe, Strand Larsen, Lima, Chirewa, Lopez, Ojinnaka.


Fulham XI: Leno, Diop, Anderson, Cuenca, Castagne, Berge, Cariney, Robinson, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Raul

Subs: Lemcomte, Sessegnon, Amissah, Reed, Lukic, Ridgeon, Adama, Kevin, Kusi-Asare.

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella, Caicedo, Andrey Santos, Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Delap.

Subs: Jorgensen, Acheampong, James, Fofana, Hato, Estevao, Garnacho, Gittens, Joao Pedro.


Manchester City XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Alleyne, Khusanov, Ake, Gonzalez, Reijnders, Silva, Foden, Doku, Haaland.

Subs: Trafford, Lewis, Mfuni, Cherki, Rodri, O’Reilly, Mukasa, McAidoo, Heskey.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Verbruggen, Kadioglu, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper, Gomez, Hinshelwood, Ayari, Mitoma, Gross, Rutter.

Subs: Steele, Boscagli, Coppola, Tasker, Gruda, Milner, Howell, Watson, Welbeck.


Burnley XI: Dúbravka, Walker, Laurent, Esteve, Humphreys, Pires, Mejbri, Ugochukwu, Luis, Edwards, Broja.

Subs: Weiss, Hartman, Ekdal, Sonne, Bruun Larsen, Foster, Anthony, Tchaouna, Barnes.

Manchester United XI: Lammens, Dalot, Heaven, Martínez, Shaw, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu, Fernandes, Cunha, Šeško.

Subs: Bayındır, Maguire, Malacia, Yoro, Mount, Mainoo, Fletcher, Zirkzee, Lacey.


Newcastle United XI: Pope, Miley, Schar, Thiaw, Hall, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon.

Subs: Ramsdale, Trippier, Botman, J.Murphy, Livramento, Wissa, Willock, A.Murphy, Ramsey

Leeds United XI: Perri, Justin, Rodon, Bijol, Struijk, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Gruev, Stach, Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin.

Subs: Darlow, Byram, Bornauw, Tanaka, Harrison, Gnonto, Okafor, Piroe, Nmecha.


price change predictions
  1. jacksonbarber125
    • 11 Years
    3 days, 31 mins ago

    I started James, Cherki, and O'Reily with Wolte and Wilson on the bench. All three just came in around the exact same time so no hope of my bench coming on.

  2. Capocannonieri
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 days, 31 mins ago

    I refuse to believe in DCL and got Nick Woltemadinho

    I hate both players but hate Nick less

    Is DCL for real or is this a troll job?

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      3 days, 30 mins ago

      For real like Thiago & the new Wolves striker

    2. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      3 days, 28 mins ago

      It’s a troll job

  3. Snoop Udogie Dogg
    • 5 Years
    3 days, 31 mins ago

    Palhinha overhead kick

  4. REDMOND IN SANDALS
    • 4 Years
    3 days, 31 mins ago

    Leeds most locked in team in the league atm

  5. Effe
    • 15 Years
    3 days, 31 mins ago

    Tarkowski now on 10 def cons

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      3 days, 29 mins ago

      Be nice if Garner hit 12 before the game ends as a bit of bench cover for Ekitike.

      1. sminkypinky
        • 14 Years
        3 days, 27 mins ago

        Yes

  6. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 days, 31 mins ago

    Rogers? Watkins? Want to do anything?

  7. Voronins Pony Tail
    • 2 Years
    3 days, 30 mins ago

    Brought in Bruno G for the first time ever in my very long FPL career…..against relegation fighting team

    He will last one week.

    Newcastle are a shambles

  8. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 days, 30 mins ago

    Palmer off

    74 mins

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      3 days, 29 mins ago

      Goodbye

    2. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      3 days, 29 mins ago

      Absolute joke

    3. Capocannonieri
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 days, 6 mins ago

      10M for a part-timer, damn

      Should credit his holders 3M until he starts playing a full match.

  9. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    3 days, 30 mins ago

    Thiago when I owned him: 13, 1, 2, 2, 2, looking horrendous.

    After I sold: 5, 2, 17, 10 (and counting)..

    Hate this game.

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      3 days, 29 mins ago

      I got rid after the 13, had him for the previous goals

    2. Thanos
      • 4 Years
      3 days, 28 mins ago

      Same. Terrible!

  10. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    3 days, 30 mins ago

    So that’s 2 weeks in a row my mate has forgotten deadline so still has Thiago C, unreal he must be like top 2-3k now and barely understands the game haha

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 days, 27 mins ago

      It's not that difficult a game is it

      You pick 11 players out of 15

  11. thegame983
    • 9 Years
    3 days, 30 mins ago

    Keane is going to get sent off here

    1. thegame983
      • 9 Years
      3 days, 29 mins ago

      Keane RC

    2. Effe
      • 15 Years
      3 days, 29 mins ago

      I hope so!

  12. Yes Ndidi
    • 6 Years
    3 days, 30 mins ago

    Must stop checking rank mid game. Was up to 150 at one point, double Eve CS wipe, another Thiago goal, DCL, stupid Gordon YC & O'Reilly on to block Van Hecke's 3 from the bench and 400k is looming large in the rear view mirror

  13. Zilla
    • 8 Years
    3 days, 30 mins ago

    wtf just noticed hall was subbed

  14. Clintymints
    • 16 Years
    3 days, 29 mins ago

    This has been brutal so far. Got an Everton defender in, which was supposed to be Keane, but ended up with Gvard injury so splashed the cash for Tark. Opted to not hit for Thiago and play Cunha for free vs Burnley. Cunha goal line clearance. Played Dorgu and had Esteve who is sub 3 on my bench save his attempt on the goal line.

    Where’s the smooth!

    1. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      3 days, 28 mins ago

      Keane rc

      I’ll oddly take it lol

  15. Babit1967
    • 9 Years
    3 days, 29 mins ago

    Bruno G & Wilson in the 11 ahead of DCL - bad move 🙁

    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      3 days, 28 mins ago

      Leeds terrible at the back, Newc will score 3-4 more minimum!

  16. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 9 Years
    3 days, 29 mins ago

    Keane red card lol

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 days, 28 mins ago

      Oh man, what a swing - loses CS and then RC

    2. FantasyTony
      • 8 Years
      3 days, 28 mins ago

      lol

    3. Snoop Udogie Dogg
      • 5 Years
      3 days, 28 mins ago

      good, justice for Thiago sellers

  17. tutankamun
    • 16 Years
    3 days, 29 mins ago

    Keane RC

    1. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      3 days, 28 mins ago

      Pulls the guys ponytail haha

    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      3 days, 25 mins ago

      Ffs, couldn’t write it 😆

  18. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    3 days, 28 mins ago

    And this is why in most cases its best to avoid defensive transfers and wait for bigger priorities. Aside from Arsenal clean sheets are unpredictable. Mukiele and Andersen isnt that far off the likes of Tark or Thiaw

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      3 days, 27 mins ago

      Arsenal clean sheets are not really happening either atm.

  19. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    3 days, 28 mins ago

    Tarkowski owners win again

    1. Effe
      • 15 Years
      3 days, 28 mins ago

      🙂

    2. Not again Shirley
      • 9 Years
      3 days, 26 mins ago

      Not really. Keane owner do

  20. Voronins Pony Tail
    • 2 Years
    3 days, 28 mins ago

    Keane….hahahahahahaha

  21. sminkypinky
    • 14 Years
    3 days, 28 mins ago

    Right. Time to offload City. They’re done. Obviously Haaland is a must despite that miss.

    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      3 days, 27 mins ago

      Disagree, I’m looking to sell, too many inform forwards much less and he’s not one of them

      1. sminkypinky
        • 14 Years
        3 days, 23 mins ago

        Those in form won’t score 20 this season.

  22. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    3 days, 28 mins ago

    Does Keane keep clean sheet points or no?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 days, 27 mins ago

      What....?

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        3 days, 26 mins ago

        Nvm I didn’t know Wolves had scored

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 days, 25 mins ago

          FYI, if Wolves scored after the RC, he loses the CS. In fact, if Wolves score again, he gets -1 for 2 goals conceded

    2. Effe
      • 15 Years
      3 days, 27 mins ago

      He won’t get clean sheet points

    3. FantasyTony
      • 8 Years
      3 days, 27 mins ago

      Consider they conceded, no

    4. fantasist
      • 15 Years
      3 days, 27 mins ago

      But he conceded already

    5. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      3 days, 27 mins ago

      If they concede he loses em

    6. Yes Ndidi
      • 6 Years
      3 days, 26 mins ago

      Not if Wolves score, no

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        3 days, 26 mins ago

        Would he have kept cleanie if still 1-0 when sent off?

        1. Clintymints
          • 16 Years
          3 days, 23 mins ago

          No

      2. Yes Ndidi
        • 6 Years
        3 days, 25 mins ago

        Ignore that. He didn't have a CS to lose

    7. Utopsis
      • 5 Years
      3 days, 26 mins ago

      He will continue to concede - ve points for goals conceded as well

    8. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 days, 26 mins ago

      He keeps totting them up

      In FPL

      Who did you say doesn't understand the game?

    9. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      3 days, 24 mins ago

      Yes he gets them back

  23. FPL Sanky
    • 2 Years
    3 days, 28 mins ago

    Keane RC.... another rubbish decision

  24. Gudjohnsen
    • 8 Years
    3 days, 27 mins ago

    Good work from Cherki.

    Haaland should score there.

  25. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 days, 27 mins ago

    Gvardiol last gw on WC and gets injured. Keane red card this gw

  26. Capocannonieri
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 days, 27 mins ago

    If Howe were smart, but he is not smart

    He would play Wissa with Woltemade like the smart guy that coached Wissa, Toney, and Mbuemo

    They would be devastating good

    But Howe will never do this, he likes being Mid-Table, even with all of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's money

  27. Utopsis
    • 5 Years
    3 days, 27 mins ago

    This GW has had everything!

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 days, 26 mins ago

      But Villa and Sunderland goals

    2. Clintymints
      • 16 Years
      3 days, 26 mins ago

      Rollercoaster of fine margins

    3. dansmusen
      • 8 Years
      3 days, 26 mins ago

      Except any points for my players (Robot not counting)

  28. The Road to Turfdom
    • 9 Years
    3 days, 27 mins ago

    Haaland spurns would-be Cherki assist

    1. Voronins Pony Tail
      • 2 Years
      3 days, 26 mins ago

      Annoying

  29. Zilla
    • 8 Years
    3 days, 26 mins ago

    Only forwards scoring..

  30. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    3 days, 26 mins ago

    Who are people selling Foden for? Shocking form

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      3 days, 23 mins ago

      Might just get Rice back I think