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Aston Villa v Leicester team news: Daka in for Vardy

Sunday’s Premier League action continues in Birmingham as Aston Villa take on Leicester City in Gameweek 15.

Kick-off is at 16:30 GMT.

Steven Gerrard makes two changes to his starting XI, with Ashley Young and Jacob Ramsey coming in for Matt Targett and Leon Bailey, who both picked up injuries in midweek.

That suggests £4.5m midfielder Ramsey will feature in Villa’s front three, alongside Emiliano Buendia and Ollie Watkins.

As for Leicester, Jamie Vardy – who is owned by 26.8% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers – is named as a substitute, as Patson Daka leads the line.

Kieran Dewsbury-Hall also comes in for Boubakary Soumare, who drops to the bench.

GAMEWEEK 15 LINE-UPS

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Young, Nakamba, McGinn, Luiz, Buendia, Ramsey, Watkins

Subs: Steer, Sanson, Tuanzebe, El Ghazi, Hause, Philogene-Bidace, Chukwuemeka, Davis, Iroegbunam

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel, Castagne, Evans, Soyuncu, Thomas, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndidi, Maddison, Lookman, Barnes, Daka

Subs: Ward, Vardy, Albrighton, Iheanacho, Perez, Choudhury, Vestergaard, Daley-Campbell, Soumare

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  1. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On WC got son(c) watkins for bowen roanldo and decided to -4 gw16 & get bowen ronaldo now im not sure

    1. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      ?

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No don’t take the -4 after WC
      Son looks better than Ronaldo and has fixtures too.
      If you also have cash for Watkins to Antonio in a week or 2 for fixtures that makes not making these moves a better option too.

  2. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is it worth sacrificing Son for Ronaldo?

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Surely you keep Son, Brighton might be without Dunk, Duffy and Webster

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Long term I mean. Definitely keeping Son this week

    2. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      How many times in the coming weeks are you planning to captain Ronaldo?

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        None. Salah all the way 😀

        That probably answers the question lol

        1. BeWater
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I'm just asking because I've been mulling over the same thing and I can't see too many opportunities to captain against Salah. Without Ronaldo you can do quite a lot with your squad.

          1. Sgt Frank Drebin
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            GW20 maybe? Salah could be playing AFCON then

      2. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Id maybe captain him next week if Villa looks strong today

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Will Ronaldo be able for Saturday/Tuesday?

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He’ll get a rest against Young Boys in the CL you’d have thought, so he’ll play Norwich and Brentford. Top 4 isn’t a certainty for United atm

    4. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Keep him.

      What was Ronaldo like today?

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        involved, target of all the crosses basically

    5. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Abraham?

    6. Athletico Underachieving
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      This is the route I’m going down. Whether it’s right or not, I guess we’ll soon find out!

  3. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    King or Dennis on WC? Leaning towards the PK taker

    1. I am 42
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think king

    2. Warbling Wendy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Has to be King for me, going for the pen taker is fantasy 101

    3. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      King

    4. Critical Observer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      It's close but Dennis's rad 'stache over King's lame beard.

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        This

    5. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      King but not because of pens, Dennis is likely to be going afcon

    6. 420king
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      King

    7. BIG BOY BRUNO
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Neither - Pukki!

  4. 420king
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Repost as I didn't see the new article:
    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James
    Salah Son Jota Raphinha*
    Antonio King Toney*
    (Foster Johnson* Livramento Brownhill)
    2 FT, 2.3m itb

    Pick two:
    A) Sell Raphinha
    B) Sell Toney
    C) Sell Johnson
    D) Save one FT

    1. I am 42
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      sell toney

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      AB

      Get city mids, bowen, etc

      1. 420king
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah. Bowen and Jesus is one option.

  5. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Just realized I can do Kane + Toney + Gundo --> Ronaldo + Watkins + Bowen (-8) with only 0.1ITB

    No way Watkins and Bowen dont rise more than once before next deadline right?

    1. 420king
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      They're currently on ~20 each so you've got time.

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Ideally want to do Kane to Ronaldo this GW, and then Bowen and Watkins in for a hit next GW. But doubt ill have the cash to do it. Also want to wait for UCL games and pressers. Will end up priced out probably

        1. 420king
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I doubt Watkins will rise before Liverpool. Get Bowen for -4 if he's rising then Watkins next GW for free.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Bowen yes, Ollie not sure

    3. Critical Observer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Only if you do it before Leicester-Villa kicks off.

    4. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Why on earth would you sell Gundo? I’m desperate to get him in.

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah would probably do it next gameweek to be honest. Would likely do Kane to Ronaldo this GW

    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Why get rid of Gundo?

      Seems like unnecessary hits. Kane > Ronaldo is all that's needed. Toney > King if you need money/have no bench.

  6. tom2224
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    2FT:

    A: Vardy & Sissoko (watford) > Dennis & Jota
    B: Vardy & Sissoko > Dennis & Mount

    1. FFFoxy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You do realise you just had to say
      Jota or mount

    2. FFFoxy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Mount this week but Jota longer term

  7. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Reg just said "dont sell me in fantasy I will be back in a few days"

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      thats what bamford said too

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Good chap

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Kane say anything?

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        no lol

    4. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      damn, Sess @4.3 would've been nice

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        My thoughts exactly.

      2. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I am curious to see how Sessegnon works out, I think Conte will use him, maybe in conference games etc

      3. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        how much is Davies?

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Not much more

      4. 420king
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        for 2 gws?

  8. BIG BOY BRUNO
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Not a bad week in the end considering Kane (C) fail

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Bowen and Bilva?

      1. BIG BOY BRUNO
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Son and Trent!

    2. I am 42
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      how many points did you score?

      1. BIG BOY BRUNO
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Around 50

    3. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think u should change your allegiances

  9. Warbling Wendy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    FPL towers witchcraft and wizardry influencing BAPs allocation in the Leeds game. Hold on to your rosary beads boys.

  10. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Fellow Reguilon non owners, I think we've been lucky. Could have been a field day for him.

    Speedy recovery for him.

  11. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I want Son but how the fek do I fit him in a midfield of Salah Jota Foden Bernardo Bowen

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tough. I have Salah Son Jota Bowen with Gilmour as my 5th.

    2. TopBinFc
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Ome city is enough, particularly with rotation, Son nailed

      • Arn De Gothia
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Sell one

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I don't want to. I want a sixth mid slot

      • Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        You don't. He's dispensable considering the price.

    3. dshv
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ramsdale foster
      Taa cancelo james reguilon livra
      Salah foden jota gallagher smith rowe
      Kane antonio davis

      1. Kane to ronaldo
      2. Kane to king (forget about expensive forwards)
      3. Other?

    4. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      How did Sancho look?

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Quiet vs Mitchell.

      2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Didn't see him much. Mitchell didn't let him drop out of his pocket.

    5. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I went into today with Toney, Reggy, Son and Raphinha. Some ups and downs but overall happy with the outcome.

      1. I am 42
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        auto sub for toney?

        1. BeWater
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Antonio.

    6. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Surely Ronaldo will be rested quite often in the hectic Christmas fixture run?

      Tempting to do Kane > Ronaldo nevertheless

      1. Bruno Commando
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I'm thinking about the same move too. Gave Kane enough chances...but we all know he's gonna score the moment we sell him!

      2. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        They keep him in cryogenic storage between matches like the Winter Soldier, that is why he is only aging at a fraction of the rate I am

    7. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Soooooo Im selling Toney but to who? I have Dennis and 0.4 ITB

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

        Bamford Watkins

    8. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Those selling Kane know he's scoring vs Brighton, right?

      1. BIG BOY BRUNO
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yup

      2. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Kane to punish sellers. Ahh so typical

      3. I am 42
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        he is the most consistent premium in the entire fpl history

      4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I can't even sell him with needing to deal with Toney and Cornet, still not playing him

      5. A.J.
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I'll take my chances if Conte persists in starting 8 defensive players.

        5 defenders 2 holding mids and a keeper.

      6. WATERMELONS
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I want to sell he has cost me a massive rank slight. But have no idea for who. Wilson in form, but fixtures turning. Bamford back but fixtures suck. Ronaldo - I just fear it is a trap despite the odd brace here and there… #confused

    9. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Best midfielder 7.0 or less for the short-mid term?

      A: Bowen
      B: ESR
      C: Gallagher
      D: Raph
      E: Other?

      1. I am 42
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I went for Bowen

      2. Gandalf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        A

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

        Bowen Maddison

      1. Mighty Banana
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Could be an epic trolling.

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Nah he went off early, he has obviously been with physio during the rest of the match to look at it. Should be fine

      2. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        reminds me of Bamford saying he'll be back next game

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yep, "it's nothing major I'll be back soon", players aren't doctors

      3. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        What happened to him? He was on the timesheet.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Team sheet

        2. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          early yellow and injury so he went off with 0

    10. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Worth getting rid of Gallagher? Good fixtures but palace don't look much

      1. dshv
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He will smash everton

      2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I am getting rid. For Bowen

      3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yep his purple patch is over

    11. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      ESR to Bowen worth FT?

      Rest of my midfield is Salah Son Foden Jota.

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        sideways imo, both would be nice

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Who to sell for Bowen, though..

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            cant have them all, if you think Bowen is that much better then ok. I just dont think ESR is a bad pick

            1. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Yeah tough isn't it. ESR is good but Bowen could be golden

      2. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        It's a yes from me

      3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Do it

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

        No I don't think

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah maybe a move for GW18

          Thanks all

    12. DB_00
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Was set on selling Son to fund Ronaldo but now unsure. Which is better?

      A) Son + Toney > Bowen + Ronaldo
      B) Brownhill + Toney > Bowen + King (keep Son)

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        B its not even close

      2. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I had the money to swap. So glad I didn't. Teles and Dalot looked good

      3. Il Capitano
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        B

      4. Nightf0x
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Same son watkins to ronaldo bowen, i dont like son next fixtures

        1. DB_00
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          At the same time, they’re not awful. Brighton have a lot of injuries and Leicester can’t defend. Could hold and reassess in 2 weeks

    13. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      What if Gerrard let's Liverpool win against Villa cuz he doesn't want City to win the league 😉 Salah captain it is.

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Using that logic Vieira should've let Arsenal and City steamrolled Palace 🙂

    14. Randaxus
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I took Son out for gundogan before brentford and norwich to fund Alonso I am a moron.

      1. Randaxus
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Let this be a lesson about not believing in the hype

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I don't the hype was for Son tho. What's your point?

          1. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            I think the*

          2. Randaxus
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            The hype was destroy your entire team to get double chelsea defence with James and Alonso, so I felt forced to sell son to get the stupid double Chelsea defence trash.

            1. Zimo
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Hmm that was a long time ago tho and it was for Chilwell and James. No one wanted Alonso

      2. BIG TONES
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        You holding Alonso still?

    15. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chances of a Watkins hattie ?

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        pls no, need him to stay quiet and stay a differential

      2. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Fingers crossed but brace would be fine

    16. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      By the way - 5 at the back idea died pretty quickly.

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Who said 5? It's 4!

    17. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I really need a Vardy cameo brace or im dropping 50k places :/

    18. banskt
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I have exact money for this move:
      Vardy + Gallagher --> Benteke + Raheem Sterling (-4)

      * I bought Gallagher at 5.7m, so 0.5m team value locked in him, hence the confusion.

      Current team looks:

      Ramsdale (4.0m)
      TAA | Cancelo | Rudiger | (Livramento) | (Duffy)
      Salah | Jota | Bernardo | Bowen | Gallagher
      Vardy | Antonio | (Dennis)

      1. banskt
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Benteke and Sterling are killing the stats but are still quite under the radar. I am chasing.

    19. BIG TONES
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      King or Antonio for the next few weeks?

    20. Vlad Tepes
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wow I have had 1 cs on my GKs this season. It is horrible. Worth taking punt on De Gea?

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Ramsdale or DDG