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Injured Vardy misses out as Iheanacho starts for Foxes against unchanged Villa

18 October 2020 1152 comments
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Following on from an incredible finish to the Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United game, the final Premier League match of the day sees Leicester City take on Aston Villa.

Kick-off at the King Power Stadium is at 19:15 BST.

Villa are defending the only remaining 100% record in the top tier of English football and in the least surprising team news of the weekend, Dean Smith’s troops are unchanged from the side that defeated Liverpool 7-2 a fortnight ago.

Jack Grealish (£7.1m) was transferred in by just under 775,000 Fantasy Premier League managers ahead of Gameweek 5, following on from his 24-point haul against the reigning champions.

Grealish is now the most-owned FPL asset in this Villa squad, sitting in more than one in five Fantasy teams.

Leicester’s own most-popular player, Jamie Vardy (£10.1m), misses out this evening, having failed to recover from a calf injury that rendered him a doubt for Gameweek 5.

Over 500,000 Fantasy managers captained Vardy for this fixture, although that figure will no doubt be skewed by some early-season “ghost teams”.

Kelechi Iheanacho (£5.7m) gets a rare start up front in Vardy’s absence.

Brendan Rodgers’ other two changes are also enforced, with Caglar Soyuncu (£5.5m) and Daniel Amartey (£4.0m) dropping out.

Teenager Wesley Fofana (£5.0m) is handed his Premier League debut at centre-half, with Dennis Praet‘s (£5.5m) inclusion meaning that the Foxes have reverted to a back four for this encounter.

James Justin (£4.8m) and Timothy Castagne (£5.8m), both of whom have FPL ownerships in excess of 20%, start again at full-back.

Castagne is still top of the pile for points among Fantasy defenders going into this fixture.

Emiliano Martinez (£4.7m) is the now the most-owned goalkeeper in the game, having racked up successive clean sheets in his first two Villa appearances.

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel, Castagne, Evans, Fofana, Justin, Mendy, Praet, Tielemans, Pérez, Barnes, Iheanacho.

Aston Villa XI: Martínez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett, McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Barkley, Trezeguet, Watkins, Grealish.

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  1. bOttOmEdpOstrEpliEr.
    6 years, 11 days ago

    I did a research on trying to find a better captain choice when having a dilemma.
    from GW1 and afterwards, among all of the double digit returns (50), 46 of them are followed by a single digit the following GW.
    after GW2, among all of the double digits (56), 52 of them are preceded by a single digit return.
    although it is the data of 5 GWs, but there is a huge difference between the numbers, which is good enough to favour the one with the previous single digit return.

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    1. bOttOmEdpOstrEpliEr.
      6 years, 11 days ago

      lets put it only on Liverpool, Mancity, Manutd, Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs.
      among 21 Double digits, 19 are followed by a single digit.
      among 20 Double digits, 18 are preceded by a single digit.

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    2. F_Ivanovic
      6 years, 11 days ago

      this is just straight up gamblers fallacy

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      1. FPL Daniel
        6 years, 11 days ago

        This

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        1. JOELIO8701
          6 years, 11 days ago

          I’m not sure I agree. Gambler’s Fallacy would sure be the case if it was rolling a dice - but we’re talking about over performance and under performance so I think the above falls more under Mean Regression. I’d predict if this data is monitered for the rest of the season you’ll see something pretty similar

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  2. diesel001
    6 years, 11 days ago

    If Wesley Fofana is as good at football, as his namesake is at rugby union, then Leicester will have signed a very good player.

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  3. Old Wulfrunian
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Harry Legend Kane

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    1. FPL Daniel
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Kane De Bruyne

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  4. fr3d
    6 years, 11 days ago

    I was hoping for Son blank today so all of you would sell him again and I could enjoy his haul at Burnley by myself

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  5. FPL Daniel
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Come ooon Barnes

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    1. Bobby Digital
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Thiss!

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  6. Defcons are for Kinnear
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Does anyone else get irked by pundits who failed as managers criticising other managers e.g. Neville, Souness, Keane, Scholes

    They were brilliant players and their football analysis is good. However, they failed as managers

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    1. how now brown cow
      6 years, 11 days ago

      It's not new. Very few of the pundits over the years have been successful managers right back to lawrenson, Hansen etc

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  7. Werner Bremen
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Is it too much to go with Everton and Spurs double up?

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    1. Zimo
      6 years, 11 days ago

      No

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Nope

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    3. shiraz
      6 years, 11 days ago

      If you have sufficient money, it will be a good move. I am considering that too, waiting to see how jimenez play before taking kane.

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  8. Dynamic Duos
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Son (c) has upped my avg (c) pts to 25.2 from 25 , 126 pts total 🙂

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    1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      6 years, 11 days ago

      How do you check average (C) points lad?

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      1. Dynamic Duos
        6 years, 11 days ago

        Just add all your (c) pts together mate and ÷5

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        1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
          6 years, 11 days ago

          Maths was never a strong point lol

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    2. Holmes
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Nice, probably haven't even crossed 60-70pts.

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    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 11 days ago

      112 total points

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    4. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      6 years, 11 days ago

      I wonder what the average is amongst the top 10k for (C) points

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  9. shiraz
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Hoping for a goal/assist from grealish, it will give me a good ending for the day.

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    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Same and wipe out justin clean sheet.

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  10. S.Kuqi
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Anyone here going without Kane?

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    1. Andy_Social
      6 years, 11 days ago

      With those upcoming fixtures????

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    2. Dynamic Duos
      6 years, 11 days ago

      o/

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    3. Botman and Robben
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Which striker do you have in mind that is better than Kane right now?

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      1. S.Kuqi
        6 years, 11 days ago

        Was just thinking if I could survive another gw without him

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    4. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Tempted to keep the 3-5-2 and have Bale and Son, Sterling, Mane, Hamez

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    5. shiraz
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Currently yes, but thinking of adding him.

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    6. Holmes
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Not sure, him and Dominic are saving my season single handedly. Have no option but to trust them 😀

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  11. Lukakwho
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Trent and Wilson > Kane and Semedo early with 2FT?

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  12. waltzingmatildas
    6 years, 11 days ago

    A) James to robbo
    B) soucek to grealish
    C) Jimmy to Kane
    D) Jimmy to kun

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      6 years, 11 days ago

      C

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  13. Botman and Robben
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Bet there a lot of Vardy -> Kane transfers going on now.

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Logical move. Vardy attacking stats without pens is really low

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  14. ZeBestee
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Is this worth a -8?

    Werner + Foden + Jimenez 》》》 Kane + Hames + Bamford

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    1. waltzingmatildas
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Not for a - 8

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Probably no unless you can go better than Bamford

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      1. ZeBestee
        6 years, 11 days ago

        Cant go better. Have Mane and Salah, + TAA eating up most of my value.

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  15. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Is Jiménez to Kane a move to make before priced out- Jiménez might fall tonight- or stick with Jiménez for decent fixtures?

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Go Kane, ceiling is way higher than Jimenez

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    2. waltzingmatildas
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Considering the same, but have cash in the bank so I don't need to hurry. But probably would do it if I were you

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  16. DA Minnion (Former great)
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Wilson to Maupay for free?
    Yes or no?

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Not for me. He is a bit like last seasons DCL. Seems to get chances but is a poor finisher

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  17. DontPiqueTooSoon
    6 years, 11 days ago

    KDB & Wilson -> Kane & Grealish for -4

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Yes

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    2. GoonerSteve
      6 years, 11 days ago

      I'm considering the exact same move

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      1. DontPiqueTooSoon
        6 years, 11 days ago

        Yeh. Wilson has served me well but Kane looks a level above this season

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        1. DontPiqueTooSoon
          6 years, 11 days ago

          Feel I can survive without KDB for time being until City get their mojo back.

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  18. Cok3y5murf
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Captained Watkins like a madman

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      6 years, 11 days ago

      GL

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    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Very interested to see how he does tonight.And villa as a whole after last game.

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    3. Botman and Robben
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Could work well.

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    4. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 11 days ago

      At least you'll have an excuse if it fails

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  19. King Kohli
    6 years, 11 days ago

    If you had to leave out one of these, who would you leave out?

    A. Kane
    B. Son
    C. James Rodriguez

    Have DCL already if it matters.

    Can get any two of these for free

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    1. ZeBestee
      6 years, 11 days ago

      C

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      6 years, 11 days ago

      I would take the hit to bring in all 4. Probably leave out C

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  20. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 11 days ago

    b much higher on RMT but what say you?

    a) Kane + Grealish/Rodriguez + Trossard

    b) Sterling + Rodriguez + Watkins

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      6 years, 11 days ago

      I prefer A but Sterling could be a good differential

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  21. Old Wulfrunian
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Come on Barnes you deserve a goal!

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  22. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 11 days ago

    FFS , first half:
    Tot are on fire, its theirs to lose this year.

    Tot, second half:
    challenge accepted.

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    1. how now brown cow
      6 years, 11 days ago

      They were complacent from the off second half.

      Poor choice of subs too as ndombele can hold the ball better than winks.

      Comical attempt to see out a game though. Again.

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      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 11 days ago

        I love the interviewer with Mou, on the subject of the comeback.
        "so, what exactly did you tell them at half time?"

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        1. how now brown cow
          6 years, 11 days ago

          Begrudgingly I have to give west ham some credit too.

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          1. potatoace
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            6 years, 11 days ago

            Its just one of those things. WHm are no pushover this season.

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  23. ZeBestee
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Who is the best Spurs attacking option considering Bale starts next gw?

    1) Kane
    2) Son
    3) Bale

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    1. OPTA FPL
      6 years, 11 days ago

      3

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    2. how now brown cow
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Bale is way behind the others at the minute. Cant see why anyone would pick him over the cheaper son.

      Kane would be my choice but either/ both of the others.

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      1. ZeBestee
        6 years, 11 days ago

        I think Bale will do well, he came on and got himself in a great position to score with that chance. And given his pedigree, he may be the one to get after Kane.

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        1. how now brown cow
          6 years, 11 days ago

          May be in time.but for next.week surely not.

          His work rate is going to be nowhere near the other 2 or lucas for a few weeks and that will influence mourinho.

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    3. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 11 days ago

      It's got to be Kane, the pens just put him ahead of Son

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  24. OPTA FPL
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Miss the game, how was Maupay playing?

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    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 11 days ago

      To be fair he did ok and could have scored

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    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Had lots of shots

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  25. Catastrophe
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Time to make way for Kane! Help greatly appreciated!

    A) Wilson, Digne, Saiss, Jorginho/Klich
    B) Grealish, Digne, Saiss, X
    C) Rodriguez, Digne, Lamptey, X (-4)
    D) Rodriguez, Saiss, Bellerin, X (-4)
    E) Wilson, Grealish, Dallas, X (-4)

    X = Rotate Brewster/Bissouma/Justin/Mitchell

    Currently thinking A or B.

    Cheers!

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  26. Ajax Hamsterdam
    6 years, 11 days ago

    If kdb still out, kdb to
    A sterling ( have foden)
    B Bruno
    C son ( have kane )

    Thanks

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    1. waltzingmatildas
      6 years, 11 days ago

      C

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      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        6 years, 11 days ago

        Cheers

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  27. Babelcopter
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Two horrible decisions this week. Salah (c) Son (v) and didn’t play wc. Completely overlooked Kane. Trusted Jimenez.

    Feels like season over for me. Don’t know what to do right now. Panic WC or trust TAA and get Kane in for -4/-8. I have KDB also.. So if he is out -8 is even more necessary.

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Your season cannot be over this early. Salah c was the right choice imo. Post your team if you don't mind.

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      1. Babelcopter
        6 years, 11 days ago

        Any advice?

        McCarthy
        TAA Chilwell Saiss
        Salah Son Podence KDB
        maupay DCL Jimmy
        (Steer, Justin Bissouma Ferguson)

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        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          6 years, 11 days ago

          Money ? Ft ?

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          1. Babelcopter
            6 years, 11 days ago

            1ft 0.4 itb

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            1. Ajax Hamsterdam
              6 years, 11 days ago

              Team looks fine to be honest. I wouldn't lose taa b4 the nest couple of fixtures. Just replace kdb if he is out .( Bruno ?). Jimmy will score you points imo.

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        2. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
          6 years, 11 days ago

          WC

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  28. Brosstan
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Barkley wagon getting into gear tonight

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    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 11 days ago

      This one might not have dodgy wheels!

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  29. EL_FENOMENO
    6 years, 11 days ago

    Anybody else captained Salah ahead of Son and Kane?

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    1. Babelcopter
      6 years, 11 days ago

      Yep! Feeling sick

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      1. Babelcopter
        6 years, 11 days ago

        No Kane so it feels even worse

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      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        6 years, 11 days ago

        I did and I don't regret it.

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  30. Apwilkin
    6 years, 11 days ago

    KDB to? (Assuming he is still out next week)

    A - Son (have Kane)
    B - Pulisic
    C - Sterling
    D - Rashford or Bruno

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