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Lacazette, Luiz, Ceballos and Pepe on the bench for Arsenal

There are two Premier League matches kicking off at 14:00 BST today.

Arsenal head north to take on Newcastle United at St. James’ Park, while Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers meet at the King Power Stadium.

The headline team news from Tyneside is that Alexandre Lacazette (£9.5m) – who had been a doubt for this game with an ankle knock – is only a substitute, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m) leading the line for the Gunners.

David Luiz (£6.0m), Nicolas Pepe (£9.5m) and Dani Ceballos (£5.5m) also have to make do with a place on the bench.

Youngsters Reiss Nelson (£5.5m) and Joe Willock (£5.0m) start behind Aubameyang.

Joelinton (£6.0m) makes his competitive Newcastle debut and will be joined by an out-of-position Miguel Almiron (£6.0m) in attack, with Steve Bruce keeping faith with the wing-back system that Rafael Benitez favoured in 2018/19.

Matt Ritchie (£5.5m) has recovered from injury and will line up on the left flank.

There are no major shocks at Leicester, with Ayoze Perez (£6.5m) making Brendan Rodgers’ starting XI as expected.

Perez joins Jamie Vardy (£9.0m) and James Maddison (£7.0m) in the Foxes’ line-up but Marc Albrighton (£5.5m) drops to the bench as Wilfred Ndidi (£5.0m) is brought in to bolster central midfield.

Wolves are at full strength, with Raul Jimenez (£7.5m) and Diogo Jota (£6.5m) again paired together in a two-pronged attack.

Jimenez and Matt Doherty (£6.0m) both returned from injury lay-offs in the Europa League on Thursday night and the Irish wing-back also makes Nuno Espirito Santo’s first starting XI of the 2019/20 campaign.

Newcastle United XI: Dubravka, Schär, Lascelles, Dummett, Manquillo, Shelvey, Hayden, Longstaff, Ritchie, Almirón, Joelinton.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Maitland-Niles, Chambers, Sokratis, Monreal, Guendouzi, Xhaka, Mkhitaryan, Willock, Nelson, Aubameyang.

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel, Ricardo, Söyüncü, Evans, Chilwell, Ndidi, Choudhury, Tielemans, Maddison, Pérez, Vardy.

Wolves XI: Patricio, Coady, Bennett, Boly, Doherty, Dendoncker, Moutinho, Neves, Jonny, Jota, Jimenez.

Lessons learned from Gameweek 1

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  1. sirmorbach
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Che Adams: stick to him or just ditch him already?

    Haven't watched the game.

    1. Greasy
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He very nearly scored

      1. sirmorbach
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Nice! Thank you for that!

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I think he had an xG of around 0.55 so was unlucky not to register on the scoresheet. Give him some more time

      1. sirmorbach
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Very helpful! Thanks, mate! Good luck!

    3. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Apparently he was lively but also could have had a red

      1. sirmorbach
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        He stays for now. Thanks, mate!

    4. JonBoy
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He did have an early half-chance. Wasn't massively effective but only one game.

      1. sirmorbach
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks! He stays. Cheers, mate!

  2. Bruce Lee
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    how does auba play without laca?

    better or worse?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Surrounded by kids? Let's see, shall we?

      1. Bruce Lee
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        cantwell is a kid and he is class

  3. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Time to ditch Milivojevic? Useless so far this season.

    And Wilson?

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      -12 minimum

    2. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Were you expecting a penalty every match? Without kerplunk Zaha on the pitch?

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        That’s what I was promised on here pre-season.

  4. AYLD28
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Does anyone know why Trossard didn’t play yesterday? Seems a bit odd that he was in all pre season teams but then not yesterday.

    Did Potter say anything?

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Potter said ‘expelliarmus’

      1. Free Hat
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        😀

    2. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      3-0 away. Doesn't look an odd decision to me.

      1. AYLD28
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I’m not saying it was a wrong decision, just if someone starts all pre season then benched for the first game.

    3. Frilson
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Pure guess but I'm thinking he thought that starting 11 offered more defensively. I expect Trossard to play at home against lesser teams.

    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He called him a Trosspot

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'm calling him Trollard.

    5. JonBoy
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be wary if I owned him. Locadia played in his place and was a threat/nuisance and when he was subbed, Maupay came on for him.

  5. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How did Rico look yesterday? Time to ditch?

    1. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He’s s 4.0 defender, surely he’s not in your starting 11. Just keep, don’t really matter at 4.0

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      2 good is amazing at 4m

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        *2 points

    3. Brosstan
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ok for a 4.0.

    4. Guy Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Performed poorly according to the forum. As was the case last season really from the limited action I saw.

      Will be interesting to see what happens when we play with a back 4.

    5. Four Hit Wonder
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      xG 0.01
      xA 0.03

  6. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    If Arsenal’s lineup is this horrid next GW I might as well play Lowton.

  7. Guy Demel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Price rises seem calmer this year.... is this down to algorithm or simply casual picks performing and nobody else really standing out that is low ownership?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Hang on, the gameweek's not done yet.

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Nelson is quality, good to see him starting

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He's stalled a bit. Willock is the talent.

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Battle of Trafalgar, is that you?

    3. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I see no ships

      1. Robin Cook
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Having a Belinda Carlisle party?

  9. The Big Fella
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Did anybody watch Sterling yesterday? Time to ditch or give him one more week?

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sold for Sane already

    2. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Didn't see. But it makes sense to get rid tonight.

    3. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nobody bite

      1. The Big Fella
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Too late 😉

    4. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I’d ditch him - his output is unsustainable and he got a yellow card

    5. Four Hit Wonder
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ditch for Trossard, much better value per million

      1. The Big Fella
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah he is half the price so I suppose mathematically that works out great.

    6. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Trolled me baaaad (cos I gave the band to Salah)

      1. The Big Fella
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Pre-match, that was the right decision. I did the same thing. Everything is 20-20 with hindsight.

    7. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      VAR doesn't like him, I'd ditch

    8. Guy Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Will revert to the mean sooner or later so ditch.

  10. SAUCY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Got a feeling I'm going to be contemplating swapping Perez to Tielemans later...

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Or Maddison - you just know Perez will blank and the other 2 will get points

    2. Bobby_Styles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Possible, but I am hoping you are wrong.

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nice anti-jinx there, congratulations on the Perez points

      1. SAUCY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Haha fingers crossed!

  11. Dynamic Duos
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Does anyone know the actually Liecester formation?

    1. The Big Fella
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Rodgers

      1. I'm out of name ideas
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        He won't know it.

      2. Dynamic Duos
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Other than him , the staff and anyone related to the club. Angry face.

        1. The Big Fella
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yes, then

    2. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It'll take me 3 min to type.

  12. tafrère
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Still no clues on why Guilbert was left out the matchsquad yesterday ?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Manager just preferred ElMo.

  13. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Where is Özil? Not even on the bench

    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      The game is in Newcastle, he doesn’t do games that far north.

      1. OLDHERMAN
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        LOL

    2. Four Hit Wonder
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Kola also absent, it seems they were shook by the incident after all.

    3. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Him and kola not in team due to the mugging incident

    4. tutankamun
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Security issue

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Seems some dodgy Turks are trying to kill him - presumably for that photo with the prime minister.

        1. soup natsi
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Quality bs

    5. Brosstan
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He isnt in the squad. It was reported before the deadline.

    6. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers!

    7. The Big Fella
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Security issues at his house this time

  14. Emiliano Sala
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I'm a bit concerned about cutrone as jota owner

    1. Bobby_Styles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      how so?

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        he won't sit on bench forever and he is given no10

    2. Ozzy smith
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Why?

    3. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      You wouldn't have bought Jota if you were concerned, surely?

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        not that much concerned

    4. OLDHERMAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Cutrone is by no means a second striker.

  15. Ozzy smith
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Good boycott from the toon fans....

    1. Andy'81
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It was never going to happen.

      1. Ozzy smith
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        The chairman of one of their supporters clubs was on talksport the other day gobbing off about it. Looks like some have tbf.

  16. SADIO SANÉ
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Trossard -> Hayden 😀 Cantwell and Hayden, what a bench that would be

  17. Bruce Lee
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    newcastle's gk kit has the badge on the side but outfield players have it in the middle

    so silly

    1. I'm out of name ideas
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Goalkeepers often get shafted by the kit designers. Remember the 90's?

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        The golden era of GK kits

      2. JonBoy
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I blame Jorge Campos.

  18. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Luverly Arsenal jersey

  19. The Train Driver
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Shelvey red, easy money...

  20. Agger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Almiron already looks essential

    1. Tsssst
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Essential to avoid

  21. Modest Bob
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I'm on the bus. I told someone i was going to visit a friend. I have no friends where i am heading.

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      loooool

    2. I'm out of name ideas
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      This is deeply poetic.

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        LOL

  22. Andy_Social
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Ooh, Donkers in already! My front 3 of Jimi, Jota and Donks are looking sharp

  23. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who'll score the first goal today?

    1. Agger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Almiron

    2. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      AWB

      1. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        That'll be something.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      An own goal of course.

      I'll go Papastathopoulos

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        My Wolverines. It is known.
        They're playing like they're well into their season, which they are.

  24. PedroFC
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Nice to see Arsenal playing a lot of English youngsters.

    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      And the young Joe Linton guy for Newcastle.

    2. Nightcrawler
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No wonder they look so weak

  25. Bruce Lee
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    have they changed the gk pass inside the box rule?

    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, defenders allowed in.

    2. Gravy_Davey
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    3. Agger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah

    4. JonBoy
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yup.

    5. Bruce Lee
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      crazy - is that a worldwide change or just pl?

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Just super Sunday

        1. twoplustwo
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Nice

      2. Agger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        It's new FIFA rules. Like subs walk off nearest point etc etc

        1. Bruce Lee
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          very nice

      3. soup natsi
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Pl can’t change rules

        1. Nightcrawler
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Sure they can. There was no var last season

          1. soup natsi
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            That’s not a football rule

            1. Nightcrawler
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              U just said rules

              1. soup natsi
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Yes pl can’t change rules, and var isn’t a rule

                1. Nightcrawler
                  • 5 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Don't argue

  26. Modest Bob
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I dropped my bangle somewhere

  27. The Train Driver
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Newcastle setting up booby traps on the pitch...

    1. Agger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Funny

    2. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Love the grav @ traindriver

  28. Baberto
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any tv telecast for Leicester game outside UK?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'm watching it on Astro Supersport.

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cambodias finest?

        1. Andy_Social
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          It's a Malaysian channel, dunno what other countries get it. But English commentary - very nice.

          1. ENZO SZN™
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            You live in Malaysia now?

  29. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Shelvey lost his electronic tag, be making a run for it after the game.

  30. barton fc
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    any villa and brighton fans care to enlighten me on the guilbert and trossard situations?

    can afford to bench guilbert, but may have to move trossard on before gw2.

    1. ppv
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Villa fan. I thought Guilbert would be first choice but think Smith didn't want too many new signings starting and to start bulk of promoted side. Time will tell. Sorry I can't be more help.