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Abraham fit to start as Martial misses out for United

There are six Premier League matches taking place this evening, with all bar the Merseyside derby kicking off at 19:30 GMT.

Liverpool v Everton gets underway at 20:15 GMT, meanwhile.

Perhaps the headline team news comes from Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea take on Aston Villa.

Frank Lampard is able to call upon Tammy Abraham (£7.9m) as the England striker makes a swift return from the hip injury that forced his absence in Gameweek 14.

Mason Mount (£6.6m), Christian Pulisic (£7.5m) and the recalled Willian (£7.1m) make up the attacking trident behind Abraham but there is no place in the starting XI for Fikayo Tomori (£4.9m), who is replaced by Andreas Christensen (£4.9m).

Jorginho, Emerson (£5.5m), Olivier Giroud (£6.6m) and Pedro (£6.8m) also drop out of the team, as N’Golo Kante (£5.0m) and Cesar Azplicueta (£5.9m) return.

Dean Smith has made three changes, two of which are enforced.

Douglas Luiz (£4.5m), the suspended Frederic Guilbert (£4.4m) and the injured Anwar El Ghazi (£5.5m) make way, with Marvelous Nakamba (£4.4m), Ahmed El Mohamady (£4.2m) and Trezeguet (£5.2m) taking their places.

The swirling media reports that suggested that Anthony Martial (£7.7m) would miss out have proven to be accurate, with the Frenchman not in Manchester United’s squad.

Speaking to MUTV before the game, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said:

Anthony got a slight injury on Sunday so he’ll be out for a little while.

Brandon Williams (£4.1m), Juan Mata (£6.2m) and Andreas Pereira (£5.0m) all drop to the bench, meanwhile, as Jesse Lingard (£6.3m), Ashley Young (£5.4m), Mason Greenwood (£4.3m) and Scott McTominay (£5.1m) come into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s starting XI.

Jose Mourinho is back at Old Trafford after a 12-month absence and has made two changes to his Spurs team, with Harry Winks (£5.3m) and Lucas Moura (£7.0m) replacing Tanguy Ndombele (£5.8m) and Eric Dier (£4.9m).

There were shocks at Anfield, too, with Jurgen Klopp making five changes: two of which see Mohamed Salah (£12.2m) and Roberto Firmino (£9.4m) drop to the bench.

Xherdan Shaqiri (£6.3m) and Divock Origi (£5.2m) come in, while Adrian (£4.2m) replaces the suspended Alisson (£6.0m).

Everton are unchanged.

Brendan Rodgers has made only one change to his Leicester City XI, with Christian Fuchs (£4.3m) replacing the absent Ben Chilwell (£5.9m).

Chilwell reportedly has a minor groin injury.

Hayden Mullins, in temporary charge of Watford, also makes a sole alteration, with Troy Deeney (£6.2m) in for the injured Jose Holebas (£4.7m).

That would seem to indicate a change of shape, with the 3-5-2 abandoned for a back four.

Continuing that trend, Nuno Espirito Santo has only made one tweak to his Wolves starting XI: Romain Saiss (£4.4m), who was banned for the 1-1 draw against Sheffield United, ousts Max Kilman (£4.0m) at centre-half.

West Ham’s only change sees Sebastien Haller (£7.1m) come in for Michail Antonio (£6.9m), who failed a late fitness test.

There is just one alteration at St. Mary’s, meanwhile: Norwich City are unchanged, while Shane Long (£4.6m) starts in Michael Obafemi‘s (£4.9m) stead for the hosts.


Chelsea XI: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Zouma, Christensen, James; Kante, Kovacic; Pulisic, Mount, Willian; Abraham.

Aston Villa XI: Heaton; Targett, Mings, Konsa, Elmohamady; Hourihane, Nakamba, McGinn; Grealish, Wesley, Trezeguet.

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel; Fuchs, Soyuncu, Evans, Ricardo; Ndidi; Barnes, Maddison, Tielemans, Perez; Vardy.

Watford XI: Foster; Masina, Mariappa, Cathcart, Femenia; Capoue, Doucoure; Hughes, Deulofeu, Sarr; Deeney.

Liverpool XI: Adrian; Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson; Wijnaldum, Milner, Lallana; Shaqiri, Mane, Origi.

Everton XI: Pickford; Digne, Keane, Mina, Holgate, Sidibe; Sigurdsson, Davies; Richarlison, Iwobi, Calvert-Lewin.

Manchester United XI: De Gea; Young, Maguire, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka; Fred, McTominay; Rashford, Lingard, James; Greenwood.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Gazzaniga; Vertonghen, Sanchez, Alderweireld, Aurier; Winks, Sissoko; Son, Dele Alli, Lucas Moura; Kane.

Southampton XI: McCarthy; Bertrand, Bednarek, Stephens, Cedric; Redmond, Ward-Prowse, Hojbjerg, Djenepo; Ings, Long.

Norwich XI: Krul; Byram, Zimmermann, Godfrey, Aarons; Trybull, Amadou; Hernandez, McClean, Cantwell; Pukki.

Wolves XI: Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Dendoncker; Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Doherty; Jota, Jimenez, Traore.

West Ham XI: Martin; Cresswell, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Fredericks; Rice, Noble; F. Anderson; Fornals, Snodgrass; Haller.

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  1. have you seen cyan
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    wow ok only 53 points, with mane, alli, ings, vardy cap and taa. mmmm k then

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      and rashford

    2. Pacer.
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Tough week. I'm on 57 but will be a red

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'm on 36 with one to play and 20 pts on bench.

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        How's that even possible?

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Rico and Dendonc on bench.

          Rest of team shite.

    4. Maddamotha
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Before baps?

    5. have you seen cyan
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      srry with baps its 63, i didnt look until now. Assumed it would be like 75 tbh lol

      1. Maddamotha
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Not that bad

  2. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    GINI G
    BOBBY A

  3. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Exact cash to do Maddison or Pullisic to Alli tonight?
    Would you do it for either or hold?
    2 FTs

    Pope
    TAA Robbo Soy Lunds Rico
    Maddison Mane Son Pullisic Cantwell
    Tammy Vardy Jimi

    1. FPL Bargain
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      No your team has better balance. You don't need to overload on Spurs. You have a captain option there. Hold.

    2. Babelcopter
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Pullisic to Alli

  4. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Lucky LiVARpool at it again.

  5. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Routine wins for the top 4.
    Nothing to see here then!

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Top 5 😀

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Top 6!

  6. Brosstan
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Digne absolute haul

  7. AndyCook
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Crazy to take Alexander Arnold out with a view to bringing back in 4 weeks? Two good fixtures before the blank..

      1. Rainer
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Nope.

        Can see them conceding vs BOU.

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        For whom though

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

        Madness...3 assists in his last 2 games. Only a good move if your sure he might be rested for a game by Klopp but I can't see it.

    • Shark Team
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Alli + Rashford
      or Son + Jimenez
      Best choice ?
      *Don't focus on this gw only...

      1. Hansel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I'm gonna go for Alli + Rash I think

    • Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Have 2ft. Sterling to Son or Alli?

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Alli

      2. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Alli

      3. Karhumies
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yes.

    • JustPark
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Soy and Rico here

      On bench.

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Having Pool double up at the back hasn't been fun.

        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Awful

    • Chucky
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      why robbo and vvd not getting involved... spwing.

      1. Rainer
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I thought VVD scored? 😛

        1. Chucky
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          🙁

    • Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Silva has some puss on him.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Next Watford manager

        1. The Albatross
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          That would be funny

    • dshv
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Pope
      Robbo soy lund .. rico kelly
      Sterling perez mount mane
      Tammy vardy kane

      2 ft... can do and -4 for three.. just advices

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Perez and Kane to Alli/Son and your preferred budget forward.

    • Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Pickford turned into a ball boy at the derby

    • Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Lampard post match presser on SSN now “Tammy looks Ok”

      1. Hansel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Nice

      2. ZimZalabim
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        did he last the game

        and how did he look ?

    • Syd.
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Pickford

      England's No1

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Only he thinks so.

      2. ZimZalabim
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        time for pope to take over from tiny arms

    • drughi
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Mane or alli gets the armband at the weekend

    • Fudgy
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      63 points but it's crap because I should be on 73

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Be happy

      2. ZimZalabim
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        im not even on 50 🙁

    • Niho992
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      We smashed them with B team lol. Prepare for championship Evertonians.

    • Lukakwho
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Is getting in Chilwell stupid right now given his injury?

      1. Patio Kev
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Definitely- wait for the presser at least.

      2. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Think he plays the weekend

    • AzzaroMax99
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Is Alli + Son too much of Spurs assets? Have Son already, looking to get rid of Martial the Terrible.

      front 8:
      Mane, Son, Martial*, Tielemans, Hayden
      Vardy, Jimi, Tammy

    • Rainer
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Marco Silva in!

    • Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      38 points with just Henderson left to play tomorrow. Biblical rank drop from 4k to 26k. Worst GW of the season by a country mile.

      1. diesel001
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Damn.

      2. TomSaints
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Great season up to now and this is the team that got you there. Aside from Jota who seems rogue when so many in form low price strikers. You’ve just had rotten luck this week.

    • 3 A
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Someone care to explain, how Mount score and Pulisic didnt? The former heavily sold for latter.

      Is Mount better in that game?

    • Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      2FT and £1.1M ITB

      Kane and McGinn to Alli and Rashford is happening.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Nice

    • T.Henry14
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      2 FT 0.6 ITB

      Pope (McGovern)
      Arnold, Soy, Lund (Rico, Kelly)
      Mane, Sterling, KDB, Mount (Cantwell)
      Vardy, Abraham, Ings

      A) Sterling & Mount ---> Son & Alli
      B) Sterling & Mount & Ings ----> Son & Maddison & Rashford for -4

      I'm on A) for now

    • james 101
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      27 points on my bench

      Suspect I’m not alone

    • rnrd
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Mount to alli on a FT a no brainer?

    • Rainer
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Mane walking off full of energy.

    • Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Who do you think the next Everton manager will be?

      Moyes?

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Poch