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One enforced change apiece from Bielsa and Rodgers as Perez again fills in for Vardy

Leicester City can leapfrog Manchester United into second place in the Premier League table with a win over Leeds United this afternoon.

This is the second of four fixtures in the English top flight to take place on Sunday, with kick-off at the King Power Stadium at 14:00 GMT.

The two sides’ respective frontlines are a good place to start from a Fantasy perspective.

Leicester are still without the injured Jamie Vardy (£10.0m), so manager Brendan Rodgers again turns to Ayoze Perez (£6.0m) to lead the line against the Whites.

As for Leeds, Patrick Bamford (£6.6m) keeps up his ever-present record and will be aiming to find the back of the net for the first time in 2021.

Bamford is the most-owned Fantasy Premier League asset on show in this match, although he was the second most-sold player of Gameweek 21 and his three-game run without a goal or assist is his longest ‘drought’ of the season.

Both managers have been forced into a change apiece from their midweek games.

The hosts’ Wilfred Ndidi (£4.8m) is sidelined and is replaced by Nampalys Mendy (£4.3m) in central midfield, while budget FPL defender Pascal Struijk (£3.9m) fills in for Diego Llorente (£4.4m) for the visitors.

Goals are often guaranteed when Leeds are on the road, with an average of four per match scored when Marcelo Bielsa’s troops are on their travels.

No side has conceded more away goals than Leeds in 2020/21 but they have still managed to rack up four clean sheets away from Elland Road.


Leicester City XI: Schmeichel, Castagne, Fofana, Evans, Justin, Mendy, Tielemans, Albrighton, Maddison, Barnes, Perez.

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Ayling, Struijk, Cooper, Alioski, Phillips, Raphinha, Dallas, Rodrigo, Harrison, Bamford.

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  1. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Maddison do something you useless punk

    1. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Awful first post why always I get the first post 🙁

    2. mezza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He has an assist

      1. MagicMessi
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Oh great didn't even notice ! Not enough at all 🙁

  2. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Tempted by 5-3-2

    Trent Robertson Dias Cancelo Pereira

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Rudiger Robertson Dias Cancelo Dallas/Holding

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I have first 4 but tempted by pereira, make this season interesting...

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Need to watch him survive a bit, Castagne is an example

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Justin, Castagne off with injury?

  3. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    How did Werner play today?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 4 months ago

        The opposite of a mentality monster, just ignore him if you want to do well at fpl

      • Old Man
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Completely out of touch - looks total devoid of confidence. I could imagine he might go on a run when he does eventually score - Chelsea looked good.

      • MagicMessi
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Forget that there's a player called Werner

        1. Warby84
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          He was all the chat start of the season, still needs to get him through the middle, far too wide and clearly frustrated

          1. MagicMessi
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Agree

    2. baines is god
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Start Brewdog vs WBA?

      1. fedolefan
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        You can start Brewdog but I doubt Brewdog will start.

        1. Sam (Team Sam)
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Ha, nice reply

    3. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If DCL can't haul against Leeds, will he ever haul again?

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 4 months ago

          They need Allan back

      2. WVA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Incredible frustrating that every single time my rivals players get rested the player he gets in from his bench scores, he's got Dallas both times, Soucek both times, it's so so lucky!

        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Sounds like a you have an extremely skilled rival.

          1. Duke Silver ☑
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            I agree. Sounds like he's not only playing FPL but also mindgames. Next level stuff.

      3. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I’ve sold Dallas for Stones HAHAHAHAHAHA

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Oh my, before or after deadline.

          1. Atimis
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Before ofc

            1. Botman and Robben
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Like others have said. It is a long term move...

        2. FER FUSCH AKE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Good move. Dallas goal is pure jam nothing to it. Furthermore, you didn't make the transfer only for 1 week.

          1. Atimis
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            That for sure

        3. aborg
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          No worries....Stones will make up for that in the long term

      4. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Saving FT. GTG? I know it's too early!

        Martinez
        Cancelo Maguire Coufal
        Sterling(C) Bruno Son Gundogan
        Firmino DCL Antonio

        Areola Burke Targett Mitchell

        1. MagicMessi
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          G2G ... Not sure about C but it could work

          1. Pep Roulette
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Cheers mate

        2. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Targett 1st on the bench rather than Burke?

          1. Champions League Varane
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Burke playing West Brom he’s ahead of him on my bench too

      5. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Just logged in.

        Dallas in for Stones. Yippeee!

        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          😎

        2. AzzaroMax99
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Dallas in for Cancelo xD

      6. Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        A welcome exciting first half of football.

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Oh can't agree more

      7. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        My god. I'm just getting to the games. I think I have only two defenders this week, despite this being my line: Stones, Cancelo, Chilwell, Coufal, Kilman.

        Marcos Alonso?!

        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          You need at least 3 defenders minimum.

          1. jdp219
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Well, yeah. This is just dumb luck, right? I didn't miss some sort of news about Stones, Cancelo or Chilwell?

            1. Fred54
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              I was just taking the ****.

              I only have 2 defs too.

      8. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Come on bamford, knock one in and save our gameweeks with a 12 pointer

        1. FER FUSCH AKE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Be happy with the 6 pointer.

          1. Steve The Spud
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Oh I will be

        2. DMP
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          This.

      9. Aster
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Dallas from the bench...not bad

      10. Nightcrawler
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Just when i thought this gw couldnt get any worse,

        Casuals darling Dallas pops up with a goal

        Hes a defender for the worst defence FFS

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          You don't have him for his defensive work.

          1. Aster
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            This.

            Keeping him because of his goalscoring potential

      11. Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Saudi ad = insta-mute.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          There has to be some sort of subliminal messaging in that advert

          I’ve nearly vomited several times listening to it

          Absolute poison

      12. Rash
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        DCL will come good midweek

      13. FER FUSCH AKE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Bumford owners, please don't be greedy.

        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Non-owners very lucky it’s only an assist today.

        2. Flair
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Bumford non-owners/benchers extremely lucky.

        3. MagicMessi
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Bamford owners are lucky to get assist

          1. Qaiss
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Why? Striker who started at 5.5m, playing for a promoted side that created a crazy amount of chances. If you don’t own, it’s questionable why.

            Not lucky either. I benched him but he nearly scored as well.

            1. MagicMessi
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              I like the guy not bcuz I sold him this week for DCL donkey .. but really he's frustrating to own

          2. JJO
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Lucky to get 1 assist and he should already had 3

          3. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            The definition of lucky this GW needs a revisit

          4. MagicMessi
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            So you watching the game and seeing that he's dangerous and unlucky to get just an assist ?!!!
            Try watching the game and judge

        4. Granville
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Finding a Bamford non-owner is the story here.

          1. Rash
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Sold this week for DCL

            1. Granville
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              That's a rash move if you don't mind me saying.

            2. MagicMessi
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Same .. purely for the fixtures

        5. Warby84
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Stop talking about Bamford he has 4 points..

      14. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah may get 30 pts, apols for those unluckily struggling this week. Just been tiny bit happy ...

      15. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Just 1 more assist from Bamford and I’ll be chuffed

        1. Duke Silver ☑
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Be greedy and ask for a goal 😀

      16. FER FUSCH AKE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Is this true for this week?

        Decent score 40+ pts
        Avg score 30-40 pts.
        Crappy score Under 30 pts.

        1. KunDogan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          under 30 = crappy score; over 30 = lucky score 😀

        2. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          See above am happy reaching 30 pts

        3. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Wait for Salah captainers.

      17. Traction Engine Foot
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Played raphinha over Bamford... Does he look like doing anything?

        1. BeWater
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          He could get something. Open game. He's had at least one shot on target.

        2. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          He almost scored

        3. Duke Silver ☑
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Nearly scored but for Kasper very good save.

        4. Traction Engine Foot
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks all, somewhat encouraging

      18. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Need a goal from Maddison

        1. STEP rOVERS
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Prefer YC

          1. EmreCan Hustle
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            With my luck, this is the most likely outcome

      19. Bob_the_builder
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Is Castagne injured or just a tactical change?

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Groin injury

        2. G00LI0
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Injured I believe

      20. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        People so concerned Bamford points when he has 46% ownership? Why?

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          *concerned about

        2. Flair
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          54% of the game doesn't own him.

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            72% top 10k ownership

            1. Flair
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              28% of the top 10k doesn't own him.

              Silver linings.

              1. Cok3y5murf
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                Either trolling or absolutely starved for points

        3. jammie26
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Because 54% don't own him?

        4. Harper (No more Penandes)
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I don't understand what you mean?

          1. jammie26
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Which part don't you understand?

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                3 years, 4 months ago

                He wasn't responding to you

        5. Flair
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Goal from Bamford much needed, lock up that 3 BPS.

        6. G00LI0
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          My bench is doing a solid job. Sterling, cancelo and Chilwell didn't play but in comes Wilson, Dallas and hopefully coufal.

          Think it's more and more important this year. Too bad my bench boost a few weeks ago was a total fail

          1. jammie26
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Give yourself a gold star.

            1. G00LI0
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              I will yeah. Thanks for that

        7. Goodricke
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          So, Werner to.....

          1. BeWater
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Who else do you have up front?

        8. FER FUSCH AKE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          That pundit of punts dude has Wilson and Holding coming in for Stones and Sterling, at the same time, the armband is moving from raheem(0) to Son. He is on 36 points with BUMFORD extra 3 pts to come. What a lucky fecker.

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              3 years, 4 months ago

              You'll always know when he's had a good week

            • Duke Silver ☑
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              At the end of the day it's just but a f**kin game. Don't beat yourself over it.

          2. R.C
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            16 points coming off the bench for me with Soucek still left to come from the bench!

          3. Salan
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            No urgency to replace Bamford now. May depend on any dgw confirmation in gw24/26

            1. el polako
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              At his price there was never an urgency to sell him.