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Aston Villa v Fulham team news: Elliott starts, no Muniz

28 September 2025 417 comments
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Aston Villa continue in their search for their first Premier League win of the season on Sunday, as they welcome Fulham to Villa Park.

Kick-off is at 14:00 BST.

TEAM NEWS

Harvey Elliott gets his first Premier League start since signing for Aston Villa.

He’s one of two changes from the side that drew 1-1 with Sunderland last week, with Lamare Bogarde also coming into the starting XI.

Emiliano Buendia and Boubacar Kamara drop to the bench.

Emiliano Martinez, meanwhile, returns to the starting line-up after missing Thursday’s UEFA Europa League win over Bologna with a muscle problem.

Marco Silva also makes two changes from the 3-1 win over Brentford.

Timothy Castagne replaces Kenny Tete at right-back, while Raul Jimenez comes in for Rodrigo Muniz.

Neither Tete nor Muniz are in the matchday squad.

LINE-UPS

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, McGinn, Bogarde, Guessand, Elliott, Rogers, Watkins

Subs: Bizot, Kamara, Maatsen, Pau, Sancho, Buendia, Lindelof, Malen, Burrowes

Fulham XI: Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon, Berge, Lukic, Wilson, King, Iwobi, Jimenez

Subs: Lecomte, Cuenca, Robinson, Reed, Cairney, Smith Rowe, Adama, Chukwueze, Kevin

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  1. Yes Ndidi
    1 year, 1 month ago

    All those dead teams still with double Villa attack flying past me.

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  2. C-Dawgg
    1 year, 1 month ago

    As a somehow still Rodgers owner I’ll take it but it is outrageous that they give him an assist there

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    1. Qaiss
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Aren’t the rules whoever gets the last touch gets the assist?

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      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Doesn’t appear to be anymore, ball hit Mateta yesterday before Sarr scored but wasn’t given, I think it has to be intended regardless.

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        1. THE Wild Rover
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Fantasy assists are awarded to the player from the goal scoring team who last touches the ball before their teammate who scores the goal.The final touch can be a pass, an inadvertent touch, or a shot.

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      2. C-Dawgg
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Yeah but if it touches your finger?

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        1. Qaiss
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Then it shouldn’t be a goal

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    2. Mr. O'Connell
      1 year, 1 month ago

      He won't keep it

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    3. Els365
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Ill take it any day as a parting gift, have already binned out for Sarr

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  3. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Good to see I’ve broken Andersen

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    1. Qaiss
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Did you expect more than 3 points?

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      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Given Villa haven’t been able to hit a barn door all season, yes

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      2. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Yeah, Anderson x6 teams equals 18 points minimum

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        1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
          1 year, 1 month ago

          😆

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      3. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        1 year, 1 month ago

        I expected 4 pts, not 2...

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  4. Gizzachance
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Sod’s Law Roger’and Watkins return after getting rid after 5 blank gw
    Fpl eh

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    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Rather expected risks

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      1. Gizzachance
        1 year, 1 month ago

        True, after combined 10 blanks between them though, Fulham don’t usually give much away
        Blanks v Burnley next week !

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        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          1 year, 1 month ago

          I have made piece with my decision before the GW started 😛

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          1. Gizzachance
            1 year, 1 month ago

            Same mate ha

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  5. Count of Monte Hristo
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Buendía consigning Elliott to the bench permanently

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    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Is Elliot to Buendia too sideways lol

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        1 year, 1 month ago

        😆

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    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Emery isn't a fan

      Apparently it wasn't his choice transfer which is a bit odd

      They just picked him up

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  6. F4L
    1 year, 1 month ago

    eze starts in a central position

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      4-3-3

      Rice Zub Eze perhaps

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  7. Rwilliams90
    1 year, 1 month ago

    No defcon for Konsa saving the ball on the line? Cool.

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  8. WVA
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 1 month ago

    How bad are Fulham, Anderson has been shocking

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    1. F4L
      1 year, 1 month ago

      losing the hold play from a striker is sadly very impactful

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    2. Gizzachance
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Bourne ars new next to

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    3. Haa-lala-land
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Fulham have been very good so far,
      today is a surprise, and hopefully a blip

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  9. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Eze starting on the right in a midfield 3?

    Behind Saka ...

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    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Audition for my GW7 team 😉

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Which other Ars players are you planning on WC?

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        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Already got Raya Gabriel, may swap Raya > Roefs and getting Eze and Gyokeres, let’s see

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      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        1 year, 1 month ago

        He's in mine this week.

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        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Nice

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    2. Gizzachance
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Bruno to eze/saka gw 8
      2 games to assess eze/saka form minutes etc

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  10. Sgt. Schultz
    1 year, 1 month ago

    King OFF

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      He was a little unlucky because his foot was swiped as he was crumbling for the pen claim.

      Needed to knock the ball to his left tho.

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      1. Sgt. Schultz
        1 year, 1 month ago

        First half was quite influential

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  11. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Raya, Timber, Gabriel, Mosquera, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres

    Pope, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Livramento, Murphy, Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali, Gordon, Woltemade

    Subs here

    https://www.skysports.com/football/newcastle-vs-arsenal/live/531186

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Saliba still not starting is weird. Don't get it.

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      1. Gizzachance
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Me neither, Spose Mosquera done well though while salabi was out, arteta has someone who can step in if needed for rest rotation etc

        Normally expect saliba to be nailed

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    2. Qaiss
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Surprised seeing Mosquera start

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  12. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Andersen 9 DC

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    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      10

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  13. Pep Roulette
    1 year, 1 month ago

    The Newcastle vs Arsenal game is complete audition for many players

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    1. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Absolutely. I'm scouting out a new def. Price is no issue.

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  14. Qaiss
    1 year, 1 month ago

    FPL give Rogers the assist

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    1. Minion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Pathetic, incorrect, inconsistent and embarrassing.

      Yes I own Watkins and benched Rogers.

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      1. Qaiss
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Rogers touched it last, so even tho it’s unlucky it’s his assist

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        1. Minion
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          1 year, 1 month ago

          But Salah touched it last yesterday… he didn’t get the assist.

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    2. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
      1 year, 1 month ago

      🙁

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  15. Qaiss
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Sessegnon on 11 defcon, Lukic meanwhile on 6. Mcginn leads the way on 8 for Villa

    Stay tuned for more updates

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    1. Sgt. Schultz
      1 year, 1 month ago

      keep us posted thanks. Andersen owner

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    2. Qaiss
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Andersen hits the defcon with 10!

      3 points for having a shocker. Great stuff

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  16. FOREST FOREVER 2
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Stay in the bench Saliba.
    Need Rodon points

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  17. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Ruben Amorim retains the support of Sir Jim Ratcliffe despite another damaging loss for Manchester United.

    Sources insist the club's minority owner still backs Amorim and feels it is only fair to judge him on a full season with what he views as the right team.

    Multiple suggestions from external sources that shortlists of replacements have been drawn up have been dismissed by United officials, who are adamant no-one is being lined up to replace Amorim.

    https://x.com/BBCSport/status/1972289771927142507?t=Mmm3743jxXZdtHj6EcRGMw&s=19

    Someone was saying the club can't admit it's made another mistake.

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    1. el polako
      1 year, 1 month ago

      #Justice for Ole.

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    2. F4L
      1 year, 1 month ago

      the right decision. united have been unlucky so far

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      1. FantasyTony
        1 year, 1 month ago

        They’ve been shite

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        1. F4L
          1 year, 1 month ago

          for 1 half against city, which was very far away from amorim's first choice XI

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      2. el polako
        1 year, 1 month ago

        “Unlucky” ?
        Not sure that’s the word.

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  18. Pedersen
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Guys is this a dream? Am I dreaming? I looked at FPL and saw a Watkins goal? Surely it must be a mistake they correct later today? Right?

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    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Yes

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    2. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      As predicted by Andy from Let's Talk FPL, though he has been making the same prediction for the past five weeks.

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    3. el polako
      1 year, 1 month ago

      No, he scored.
      Hell frozen.
      Borders are secure.

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    4. g40steve
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Yes, imagine owning Haaland for six weeks instead

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  19. F4L
    1 year, 1 month ago

    rogers yellow for diving? no, ok. i see how it is

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  20. Gudjohnsen
    1 year, 1 month ago

    And I picked Saliba because I thought he was most secure of starts

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    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Mosquera has been really good for us. Not saying he is better than Saliba and should take his place but there still is a very good plan B if needed. For Gabriel, not so much. He definitely is the most secure.

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    2. Bobby Digital
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Surely that's Gabriel?

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    3. Count of Monte Hristo
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Raya + Timber + Calafiori triple up for me 😎

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      1. g40steve
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Gordon G OMG !

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  21. Over Midwicket
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Burn at LB is very bad for defcons.

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    1. Hairy Potter
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Probably 3CBs with Livra and Murphy as wingbacks

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  22. Gudjohnsen
    1 year, 1 month ago

    For some reason I put Guehi second on my bench because he was playing my team. Need to use my brain more and not follow my heart.

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  23. Pedersen
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Andersen from Fulham is really enticing for 4.5m def. On defcon again

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    1. Bobby Digital
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Next three are tough for Fulham, defcon or not...

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    2. Feanor
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Richards better

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  24. Brosstan
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Massive green arrows from 9m to 7m for Watkins/Rogers doublers

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      1 year, 1 month ago

      The heady heights of 7 million rank 😆

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    2. BrockLanders
      1 year, 1 month ago

      *5.9m - £1.5m*

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  25. BrockLanders
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Please nab those 3 baps, Ollie, son.

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  26. Haa-lala-land
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Jiminez on for 1 BAP in his 10 minute cameo

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  27. bialk
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Sold Watkins, kept Wood. Genius.

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  28. Here is Cash, give McGinn
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Kudus or Grealish to Sarr?

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    1. bialk
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Wait until Greelish played.

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    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Kudos

      Or Grealish after they play each other next week?

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    3. Bobby Digital
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I'd keep both

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  29. LosBlancos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 year, 1 month ago

    I have saliba in my team and alderete coming on with 17p in case of no show.
    What are the odds of a cameo?

    My luck says 100%

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    1. FantasyTony
      1 year, 1 month ago

      99%

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    2. Bobby Digital
      1 year, 1 month ago

      You don't deserve the Alderete points

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      1. LosBlancos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Why not

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    3. Count of Monte Hristo
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Alderete FTW!

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    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 year, 1 month ago

      You'll want Arsenal to be a few goals up

      Which is possible but it could be tight

      I think Arsenal will win tho.

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  30. Ajax Hamsterdam
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Flashscore has Watkins assist for 3rd goal?

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    1. Mr. O'Connell
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Yeah, he assisted it. FPL will revert

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      1. THE Wild Rover
        1 year, 1 month ago

        No he didn’t, no they won’t.

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