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Jamie Vardy (£9.7m) leads the Leicester line at Vicarage Road in Saturday’s early kick-off.

Apart from the benched Ayoze Perez (£6.2m), the Foxes’ starting side is a very familiar looking XI.

The same can be said of Watford, with club captain Troy Deeney (£6.2m) beginning up front in a 4-2-3-1 despite returning to training later than his team-mates.

Most Fantasy eyes will be studying the away side in this clash, with Brendan Rodgers’ side facing Brighton (H), Crystal Palace (H), Bournemouth (a) and Sheffield United (H) in the next six gameweeks.

Harvey Barnes (£6.2m), who hauled 19 points against Aston Villa in the last Premier League game before lockdown, retains his position on the left flank.

Youri Tielemans (£6.1m) joins James Maddison (£7.5m) in the centre of midfield – with Dennis Praet (£5.3m) currently on the treatment table – while Marc Albrighton (£5.1m) is stationed at right midfield.

Behind Albrighton, James Justin (£4.7m) takes up the right-back slot with Ricardo Pereira (£6.3m) out injured for the season. Justin is joined by defensive regulars Caglar Soyuncu (£4.9m), Jonny Evans (£5.3m), Ben Chilwell (£5.5m) and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel (£5.4m).

Ahead of the game, the Leicester No. 1 said: “We’re ready to get straight into football and we’re hoping to build some momentum. Training’s been at a really high standard and I see no reason why we can’t hit it running.”

The Hornets also have some potentially profitable upcoming fixtures from an FPL point-of-view, with Nigel Pearson’s men taking on Norwich and Newcastle at home from GW34 before a trip West Ham in GW36.

Watford have it all to play for too, currently sitting outside the bottom three on goal difference. Right-back Kiko Femenia (£4.2m) might interest those soon to play a wildcard, particularly with Daryl Janmaat (£4.0m) currently sidelined.

Abdoulaye Doucoure (£5.6m) is another budget option that could be on the Fantasy radar, with the Frenchman continuing in an advanced midfield role under Pearson.

However, having picked up eight yellow cards this season, Doucoure needs to avoid a further two bookings before Gameweek 32 or he will incur a two-match ban.

Ismaila Sarr (£6.4m), who matched that Barnes haul with two goals and an assist against Liverpool in Gameweek 28, is another player who could be of interest to FPL bosses over the run-in.

Before kick-off, Rodgers told BT Sport: “It will be competitive on the field. When the whistle goes the players will be ready. The players have been outstanding in their approach and attitude to training, so hopefully we can demonstrate that.”

His counterpart Pearson said to the broadcaster: “I have been very pleased with how [the players] approached a very different set of circumstances. It is going to be very different but the players’ focus is on our own destiny. That’s the biggest thing for us.”

Watford XI (4-2-3-1): Foster; Masina, Dawson, Kabasele, Femenia; Hughes, Capoue; Pereyra, Doucoure, Sarr; Deeney.

Leicester XI (4-1-4-1): Schmeichel; Chilwell, Evans, Soyuncu, Justin; Ndidi; Barnes, Tielemans, Maddison, Albrighton; Vardy.

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  1. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Chilwell out, Dawson in. The WC is coming together.

  2. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Wow!

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Barnes CS still intact 😆

  3. Bruce Lee
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Gets rinsed by Sarr most the game
    Overhits crosses in good positions all game

    But it is okay because he scores a screamer

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Sarr and Dawson play on the same side

      1. Bruce Lee
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        This was about Chillwell

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Chilwell is so overrated

      1. Bruce Lee
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Another goal for the highlight reel

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      It's literally Alonso, except Alonso is better going forward

  4. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Dawson!

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      West Brom styley

  5. Ginkapo FPL
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Dawson is wasted in defence

  6. JIMMY TUGGINS
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Didn't expect that agility from Dawson, lol.

  7. Bruce Lee
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    That was actually crazy hahahahah

  8. Brosstan
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    clean sheets removed, nice one

  9. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Brunt & McAuley nightmares 🙁

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Hahah

  10. Davido989
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Let's be having ya, no jammy clean sheets

    1. One More Hit
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Except for everyone that’s been substituted...

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Kiko say Hi

  11. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Dawson was always one of my favourite fpl defenders at wba

  12. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    1 - 1 perfect result as a non owner

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Boring!

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        😀

  13. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone who left early missed 2 great goals

    1. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone who leaves a game early deserves to miss the action. I’ll make exceptions if you’re four down with ten to go.

      1. noahzark22
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        It's a joke

      2. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I saw a few cardboard cutouts sneaking out

    2. HNI
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I always like to cum late. Helps to see the intensity at best both on and off the pitch

  14. Champions League Varane
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Justin was going to get 8 points 🙁

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, unlucky.

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Bad luck 🙁

  15. Rogue Todd
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    All skill is FPL

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Are you suggesting the 7 people who own Dawson didn't buy him for his acrobatic goal threat?

  16. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Is Dawson a starter?

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      He is now

  17. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Barnes haul 😀

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      😎

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        lol

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Barnes outscores Vardy again!

  18. FPL Pillars
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Kiko came off for a rest I assume?

  19. Bruce Lee
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Crowd going crazy for a draw, they love it

    1. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Lol

  20. Brosstan
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Lol @ commentators calling this a "very entertaining game".

  21. fish&chips
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Who got the Watford assist?

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Kabiselle

      1. fish&chips
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Brilliant

  22. JONALDINHO
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on WC?

    Pope
    Trent • Aurier • Saiss
    Mane • KDB • Son • Fernandes
    Rashford • Jiminez • DCL
    (3.9 / Lascelles / Kiko / 4.2)

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Looks template, got a similar one planned with the same forward 7.

    2. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good. Personally I'm only going one Pool player at the moment on the basis that they'll have the season wrapped up very soon. Starting to get worried as most others seem to be stocking up on them

    3. Hulk Smash
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      One of the best I've seen

    4. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      That's the team I wanted (Mo over Mane). But, lost a bunch of TV trying to be fancy with a BB GW30 squad

      1. JONALDINHO
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I’ve only kept Trent and KDB. Would’ve lost 1m otherwise

        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          You reckon Son's worth the extra over Berg? Opens up possibilities

    5. Tempestic
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Very similar to mine but I really want to squeeze Doherty In there

  23. noahzark22
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Great WC pick of Chillwell by me!

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Dawson kind of spoilt it little but still v very return!

    2. fish&chips
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I had him GW 14 to 29 and he got me 32 points total. Lol

  24. Monkey Hanger
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Not long before we get our first ever 3pm Saturday PL kick off. Unprecedented. 🙂

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      We're now on the slippery slope to all 15.00 Saturday PL games being shown on TV. Couldn't come quicker, IMO.

      1. Davido989
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Good, absolute nonsense that games are played in the UK but not shown legally

  25. Zanainem
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Toughts on WC?

    Leno Martin
    TAA Van Dijk Lundstram Doherty Kilman
    Mane De bruyne Fernandes Douglas Luiz Guendouzi
    Carlvert Lewin Rashford Jimenez

    0,3 in the bank. Free hit and TC avalaible

    1. HNI
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      What are you going to do with triple Liv once they wrap the title vs CPL and play their academy?
      Plus if any of your start gets injured, you are going to count on Douglas/Guendouzi/Kilman? Forget 10k you wont finish even in top 100k with this lot

      1. Zanainem
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Do you think they will play with academy after title win? Are the academy even trainning? Legit i dont know. Are they on hollidays? If so yeah not the best way to do that. Maybe change Van Dyk but i think i cant leave Mane and TAA atm.I would love to get Son over Douglas but i dont have the balance for that.

        1. HNI
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          For now I am just keeping TAA as he basically a mid for 7mn who gets CS points. Then if even he is rotated after CPL, I will get Laporte and use rest of money to spread around Manutd/Chelsea/Ars/Wolves, all top 4 contenders with good matches. May be even get some gems in relegation battlers Wham Watford who have great matches and always push extra when staying safe is priority

        2. HNI
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Son scored 3 in last 3 matchs vs WHAM plus had 4 shots vs Manutd as well. If Wham concedes 3+ big chances today vs Wolves get Son in

          1. Zanainem
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Well I can take Calvert Lewin for Nketiah. But still is he playing always for Arsenal?

            I dont think i can do anything else

    2. Firminooooo
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Good team. Double Liverpool defence can do very well. Liverpool will try to break the pointrecord going for 1-0 and thigten up.

  26. HNI
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Today Ars match is so imp to decide whether to keep Auba or not for sot NOR. Win and they back in race for top 4 as no Europa path to top 4

  27. Bun Rab
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Why does Jake from BT have to be so bitter? "Don't know who they're playing the music for". "You gotta feel sad for the scorers". "It would have been better if there were fans there, its just not the same"

    Damn captain buzzkill.

    1. HNI
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      He lost his Mum and wife due to Covid. People need catharsis in the most difficult time of the century

  28. HNI
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Saka punt on BB over Cantwell already paying off. Hoping for 1pt extra from cleanie or an assist lol

    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Probably what David Luiz owners were thinking when he came on

      1. HNI
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Hahah Saka gets so further forward that he is the last man, instead of 'tackling' the last ma :pn

  29. Rover
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    And there fails my Vardy punt

    1. Firminooooo
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Stream slow?

  30. Better Call Raul
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Seems Saka will be used at CM today

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Left wing I reckon. Looks 4-4-2

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Or not

    2. Hulk Smash
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      He can't do much worse than their regulars