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We are back for another try at Fantasy5 – the game that gives you the chance to win £10,000 for FREE.

All you have to do is pick one player from each of five nominated fixtures for the upcoming Gameweek. If all of your selections score more points than their respective Fantasy5 ‘points targets’, then you win.

And that looks even more achievable in Gameweek 21, considering the game now has its first ever winner.

WE HAVE A WINNER!

A Liverpool fan has won £10,000 and become the first winner of free-to-enter Fantasy5 on his first attempt – and it was all thanks to Sheffield United’s shock victory at Old Trafford and Blades midfielder John Fleck. 

The Scot was the unlikely hero of the night for one fan, who was the only player through to the last round of the competition to select the midfielder. 

Fleck’s assist for Kean Bryan’s opening goal proved to be the deciding factor for winner Taylan Cihan, 30, after earning him the three points needed to take home the five-figure jackpot.

Taylan, who was looking to buy a house in two years time, has now been able to bring it forward and planning to use the £10,000 jackpot to contribute towards a new home this year.

“I’m speechless, I still can’t believe it. I lost my voice when Tielemans scored for Leicester. I was just praying that John Fleck didn’t get a yellow card before the end of the game otherwise I would have lost. This was my first time playing Fantasy5, I’ve never won anything like this before. All my friends know about me winning now and have signed up straight away!” – Taylan Cihan

HOW DOES FANTASY5 WORK?

Fantasy5 is easy to play as it follows the exact same scoring system as FPL, just without the bonus points.

It’s also the fastest media outlet for live Fantasy points, displaying all player points from the five games in question, as well as the live score and time.

For the more detailed lowdown, head here.

The competition is limited to one entry per person per round and selections must be submitted before kick-off of the first eligible match.

If two or more entrants correctly select five players who all score more than their points target, then the prize pot is split among all winners.

For a full list of the terms and conditions, click here.

GAMEWEEK 21 FIXTURES

The five matches in this round of fixtures are:

  • Arsenal v Manchester United
  • Chelsea v Burnley
  • Leicester City v Leeds United
  • West Ham United v Liverpool
  • Brighton and Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur

The deadline is at 17:30 GMT on Saturday, January 30.

SCOUT’S GAMEWEEK 21 PICKS

Arsenal have kept clean sheets in four of their last six Premier League matches, which is why we fancy Bernd Leno (6.5) for Gameweek 21.

If the Gunners can continue that run of defensive form, which has made them the second-best back-line in the Premier League this season, then their goalkeeper will play a big part.

Manchester United certainly won’t go quietly at the Emirates Stadium, increasing the chances that Leno can creep above his 6.5 projected points thanks to saves made. He has earned an additional point for those in two of his last four Premier League outings.

Nick Pope (2.5) is arguably even more capable of doing the same considering his very low projection for Gameweek 21.

The Burnley shot-stopper has scored three Fantasy points or more in eight of the last 10 Premier League matches.

Jack Harrison (4.5) has two goals in Leeds’ last three Premier League away matches so if he continues that form at Leicester this weekend, eclipsing 4.5 projected points should not be difficult.

The same goes for Tomas Soucek (4.5) who has seven goals in the last 13 matches while Liverpool come into Gameweek 21 with one clean sheet in the last four.

Like Harrison, Tanguy Ndombele (6.5) has done plenty of damage on the road recently netting in both of Spurs’ last two away Premier League matches.

NYMFRIA’S GAMEWEEK 21 PICKS

Paul Pogba (5.5) – Even though Manchester United struggled against Sheffield United, they will be keen to keep on the tail of Manchester City, and as a result, they should go out attacking against Arsenal. Pogba has been starting to pick up form as of late, with two goals in the last four Gameweeks.

Ben Chilwell (6.5) – While we can’t know for sure what impact Thomas Tuchel will have on this Chelsea team, they did keep a clean sheet against a Wolves side that have found ways to score goals without their star striker.

Youri Tielemans (7.5) – Harvey Barnes looks like a great shout for Leicester at the moment, but if you wanted to plump for a lower points target, then Tielemans could be your man. He’s gone under the radar recently with his two goals and two assists in the last four Gameweeks and he faces an attacking Leeds side that leave plenty of space at the back, and have had a big dip in form in recent weeks.

Tomas Soucek (4.5) – Soucek is a player that’s so difficult to predict but he should be full of confidence from his brace against Crystal Palace. West Ham do find it difficult to beat Liverpool, but they have still managed to find ways in recent fixtures to score against them

Son Heung-min (8.5) – It’s safe to say that Tottenham love a win against Brighton, winning five of their seven match-ups in the Premier League with just the one draw. With Kane looking out because of injury, Spurs could look to Son as his direct replacement.

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  1. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How much have you made on football index this month?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I don't like Football Index, but from what I have seen, Fantasy 5 is fine because it is free. It is much like Sky (Bet's) Super Six and ITV7. Just don't expect to win because the chance is really low.

    2. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      If it’s anything Jontys promoting I’m out 😀

    3. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nothing. Just bought some GamStop instead. Looked safer...

  2. Marcin the Pole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Play Soucek (LIV) or Wood (che)? Surely the goat, Lord Thomas, right?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      The souceck way is the only way

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Soucek

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

    Two questions:

    a) Bench TW Martinez or Mccarthy
    b) Captain:
    - Cancelo
    - Salah
    - Ings
    - Bamford

    1. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Bench McCarthy. Captain Cancelo out of those, are they really your best C options?

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

        yes, I am in a league with rules where a player can only be used once.
        For example, Gündogan, Son, Fernandes have other managers.

        This is my Team:

        McCarthy, Martinez;
        Coufal, Cancelo, Targett, James, Digne
        Rodriguez, Salah, Pulisic, Lookman, Zaha
        Bamford, Ings, Kane.

        Can't give Kane away either, as there is no proper replacement.

    2. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A. McC
      B. Cancelo

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Bench McCarthy
      Captain Cancelo

  4. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Captain Cancelo or Gundogan? Does Cancelo have both the higher floor and higher ceiling but greater chance of a rest this GW?

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Gundo would be my choice

    2. Bank$y
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Cancelo could very easily be benched. His name literally means Cancelled. Never a good omen.

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

        ‘cancelled-oh?’ for podcasts next week if he’s benched

    3. Fit_to_drop
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Everyone is expecting Gundo not to do it again, but I think he will. He is popping up in premium positions now with the striker missing.

  5. Stormbringer22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Hi guys, thoughts on getting in Raz/Foden for the next 2 and captain against SHU. Then switch to Son in 23? Or just get Son in straight away?

    Martinez
    Chilwell - Cancelo - Dallas - Coufal - Ferguson
    Salah - Bruno - Grealish - Gundogan - Soucek*
    Bamford - Vardy* - Brewster
    1FT, £6.4itb

    A. Vardy + Soucek > DCL + Sterling/Foden(C) -4
    B. Vardy + Soucek > DCL + Son -4

    Throw in another -4 hit for Dallas/Coufal > Digne?

    1. Bank$y
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Soucek to Foden is the most backwards move since Brexit.

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        This

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Leaning towards Sterling over Foden. 2 nice fixtures for City and then a switch to Son. Don't see what is backwards in that.

          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Raz better than Foden, yes

  6. Gruu
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez
    Cancelo Dallas Coufal Stones
    Bruno Salah Gundogan Soucek
    DCL Antonio

    (Foster Holding Coufal Riedewald)
    bank: 8.4m, FT: 0.

    Worth a hit?
    A. Riedewald -> Son
    B. Dallas/Holding -> Digne

    1. Big Chris Wood
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Son for me

  7. Big Chris Wood
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Should I swap Kane, Raphinha and Coufal to Son, DCL and Digne? Would be a -8.

    Have Fabianski in goal so want to free up a slot for antonio next week.

    1. Gruu
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Same dilemma as above. Bring in Son & Digne would be -8 for me

  8. Rhodes your boat
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Top scorer this week hasn’t made a transfer all season (except WC), why do we even bother aha

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      His OR is 3.7m though

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      because he is 3.6m overall!

  9. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    If you still have Free Hit (For 29 I guess), would you say the best time to use WC is in 25 or build a team towards DGW 26 and then WC in 27?

    I have my FH I thought I would definitely WC in 25 and still may do but I’m not sure I want to have all that money stuck on the bench. Any thoughts?

  10. tissae
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bench two:
    A) Antonio (LIV)
    B) Bamford (lei)
    C) Bednarek (AVL)
    D) Cresswell (LIV)

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

      C and D

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Agree with this

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

    Who to swap out for Gundogan
    A) Raphinha
    B) Lookman

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Lookie

    2. King Kun Ta
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

  12. abaalan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Kane + KWP -> ?? + ??

    loads in the bank, own Antonio & DCL already

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

      Ings and Digne

  13. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez johnstone
    Robbo cancelo dallas coufal taylor
    Salah Bruno son gundo soucek
    Bamford Wood antonio

    A) Wood to dcl (bench Bamford)
    B) dallas to stones
    C) A and B for - 4
    D) dallas to digne

    1. King Kun Ta
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      D

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Like D

    3. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ooh I thought dcl would be the favourite pick.
      Cheers guys

  14. Pukki Blinders
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Pep has just confirmed that Gundo will start the next game against Sheffield United

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ta

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      So he’ll be benched then lol

    3. King Kun Ta
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      That's one....keep Foden as well? Went off together with Gundo.....

  15. King Kun Ta
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Hi lads,

    Went from first to third and now second place in my ML....want to get back on top! Can i get your valued opinion on this dilemma?

    Martinez
    Cancelo Justin Chilwell
    Foden Gundo Bruno Salah
    Adams Kane* Bamford

    Martin Soucek Coufal Ayling 1FT & 5.6 ITB

    Keep Foden & Gundo? Or go Foden -> Son/Maddison/Grealish (-4)

    A Kane -> DCL
    B Kane & Foden -> DCL &
    1 Son
    2 Mads
    3 Grealish

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A, Foden, could well play and haul this week

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'd keep Foden for now and just move Kane on to DCL.

      Lots ITB but will allow you to do what you want next GW

    3. King Kun Ta
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Also want Adams out, but Antonio is no option with already three Hammers in my team. Other option?

  16. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anything worth a hit?

    Martinez
    Dallas, Stones, Cancelo
    Son, Bruno, Gundogen, Grealish, Soucek
    Antonio, Watkins

    Meslier Holding, Cresswell, Kane

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Lovely stuff

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Great team, who is your captain?

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

        TBC

        Gundo or Cancelo

  17. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I have no idea what I'm going to do this week.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      That is how I feel all the time

  18. merin
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you get of these two?
    A) Stones
    B) Digne

    Already have Cancelo

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

      B

  19. Taegugk Warrior
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez
    Robbo,Stones,Justin
    Salah,KDB,Bruno,Soucek
    Kane,Bamford,Adams,

    Peacok-farrel,Bissouma,Mitchell,Kilman

    A. Bissouma to Son (change to 352, bench kane)
    B. Kane to lacazette
    C. Booth for -4

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Kane's gone, might as well pull the plaster off now

  20. Fulchester's New Centr…
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    In case there was any doubt:
    Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 11 home games against Sheffield United in all competitions (W6 D5), since a 3-2 league defeat at Maine Road in October 1987, with Chris Wilder playing the full 90 minutes for the Blades.
    Man City’s Ilkay Gündogan is enjoying his best ever goalscoring season in his top-flight league career, netting seven Premier League goals so far this term. He could become the first German player to score in four consecutive Premier League appearances.
    Man City have kept a clean sheet in each of their last eight each home league matches against Sheffield United – in English league football, the last team to keep nine home clean sheets in a row against an opponent was Liverpool vs Stoke between 1983 and 2014.
    Manchester City have won their last 11 games in all competitions, conceding just three goals in that run. They’ve never won 12 in a row in their history, while the last top-flight team to do so was Arsenal between August-October 2007.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I am scared by Pep's statement. High chance of Gundo being rested

      1. King Kun Ta
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        nah....went off very early

    2. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      So Wilder involved last time they lost, stats point to avoid ManCity assets.

    3. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nice one mate, thanks. Question is, which City mid to captain. That last stat you've posted the only negative one of the lot

  21. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Ben Dinnery
    @BenDinnery
    ·
    8m
    Pep confirms Ilkay Gundogan WILL play on Saturday... No chance of the German midfielder being rested for the game against Sheffield United.

    95% rest?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Wonder if he will come early if they have a comfortable lead again

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Why would he say that, unless he is on Football Index

  22. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What would you recommend here, guys? Currently just thinking A.

    A) Adams --> Antonio
    B) Adams + Bamford --> Antonio + DCL (-4)
    C) Adams + Holding --> Antonio + Digne (-4)

    McCarthy
    Stones -- R. Dias -- Justin
    Salah -- Fernandes -- Son -- Gundogan (c) -- Soucek
    Bamford -- Adams

    Meslier -- Coufal -- Holding -- Brewster [1FT + 6.8m ITB]

    1. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      C

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. I am looking to get into better options to replace Bamford & Soucek in the coming GW's so just worried about using the cash for Digne.

  23. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Gundo looks like do a blank. With no Kane I am thinking to go Sterling since I don't need the money

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

      Due a blank? Well if they get a penalty he’s not. Plus Sterling is 6m more and isn’t proving to be anywhere near as good value.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Due a blank

  24. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Romeu's absence seems to have exactly aligned with Soton being crap in defence.

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      They were missing KWP and Bertrand vs Arsenal to be fair

      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Defensive numbers were awful before that though for the last few.

    2. jammie26
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Im expecting goals from villa tomorrow.

      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        This is what I'm wondering. Good stylistic matchup too. Grealish vs a second choice RB.

  25. In a Rush
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Good afternoon all, I’m pondering what to do with my squad any help appreciated.
    Already on a -4 but tempted to take another hit.

    Martinez
    Stones Rüdiger Dias
    Salah Bruno Gündogan Bowen Lookman
    Dcl bamford

    Johnstone Dallas Coufal Kane*
    3.6 Itb
    A. Kane ➡️ Someone bench Bowen
    B. Bowen ➡️ Son leave kane

  26. McPollolocco
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Don't be surprised about my team, that's the way it is.
    I am in a league with rules where a player can only be used once.
    For example, Gündogan, Son, Fernandes have other managers.

    This is my Team:

    McCarthy, Martinez;
    Coufal, Cancelo, Targett, James, Digne
    Rodriguez, Salah, Pulisic, Lookman, Zaha
    Bamford, Ings, Kane.

    Can't give Kane away either, as there is no proper replacement.

    Questions? Who should i bench? - Captain - VC??

    1. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      So your playing draft mode but on normal fpl so you can still have chips and captains? What if two players bring in same player one week?

      Captain James R.
      Bench Lookman, James, Coufal

    2. LSK
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Kane, Coufal and James or Targett on the bench (or bench Bamford and have him come in for Kane). Stick with Salah as captain imo. If you want to take a risk then Digne or Rodriguez.

  27. LSK
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Haven’t seen anybody talking about Wildcarding this week. My team has one or two issues and I need to reinvest the KDB and Kane money. Feel like getting on Everton, Mane, Trent etc whilst they are still differentials might be better than waiting until 25. Anybody else thinking the same?

    1. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yea I've hit the wild card button. Just had too many issues and thought I'd rather sort it than fall further behind because I'm being stubborn

    2. DycheDycheBaby
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'm so tempted, despite everyone here telling me not to! Haha

  28. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Grealish still in danger of suspension for 5th yc? For how long?

    1. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Think it's one more game then he's clear (until 10yellows anyway)

    2. jammie26
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      1 more game.

  29. mcsteely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A: Kane --> DCL
    B: Rashford --> Son
    C: Kane & Rashford --> DCL & Son (-4)

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

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

    Martinez (Steer)
    Stones, Shaw, Dier (KWP**, Coufal)
    Salah, Fernandes, Son, Gundogan (Stephens)
    Kane**, Vardy**, Bamford

    (A) Kane & Vardy --> DCL & Watkins (3-4-3)

    (B) Vardy & Stephens --> DCL & Grealish (3-5-2, hold Kane)