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There’s one more Premier League match to go today, and it comes from Birmingham.

Tottenham Hotspur are the visitors to Villa Park, where kick-off is at 19:00 BST.

TEAM NEWS

Unai Emery makes seven changes to the Aston Villa side he sent out in Europe on Thursday.

Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne, Emiliano Buendia and Ollie Watkins drop to the bench.

Amadou Onana and John McGinn miss out completely due to injury.

Victor Lindelof, Tyrone Mings, Ian Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Ross Barkley, Jadon Sancho and Tammy Abraham all start.

As for Spurs, Roberto De Zerbi has made four alterations.

Destiny Udogie, Joao Palhinha, Mathys Tel and Richarlison come in for the benched Djed Spence and Yves Bissouma, while Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke are both injured.

LINE-UPS

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Lindelof, Mings, Maatsen, Bogarde, Tielemans, Sancho, Barkley, Rogers, Abraham

Subs: Bizot, Konsa, Buendia, Watkins, Digne, Pau, Garcia, Luiz, Bailey

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Kinsky, Porro, Danso, van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Palhinha, Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel, Richarlison

Subs: Austin, Dragusin, Bissouma, Maddison, Gray, Bergvall, Spence, Sarr, Souza

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  1. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Your turn, Rogers!

  2. Manani
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    with how poor liverpool is, would you BB Enzo/JP for next week?

    1. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      You could BB both I'd say. They looked decent in the cup game. Maybe see if that is maintained tomorrow night to help make your decision

  3. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Munoz & sarr best CRY for dgw36? Thanks

    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      think Sarr could be rotated

      I thought Munoz was safe, but after this week getting subbed early I am not so sure anymore

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        Maybe they both get 1.5 games

      2. Moon Dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 1 Year
        1 month, 22 days ago

        If he comes off early against Shakhtar he should be good to start both games surely. They're 3-1 up, so if they build on that I can see him coming off.

    2. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Between Munoz and Lacroix for me. But I'll only get 1

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        Munoz in hope of goal/asist

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Think I will skip Palace...

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        I am strongly considering that also. The floor isn't high vs MCI and nor is the ceiling. I rather sell Semenyo for Cherki for example. Prolly higher upside.

  4. Under my Cucurella
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Some early thoughts on moves for next GW. Will wait until Friday to pull the trigger. Which option looks best?

    A: Cucu Palmer Senesi > Gab Saka Munoz
    B: Cucu Palmer Justin > Gab Saka Lacroix

    Verb Darlow
    O'Reilly Cucu Senesi Hill Justin
    Bruno Semenyo Palmer Tav Gomez
    Haaland Pedro Welbeck

    3FT 2.2ITB

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      A

      1. Under my Cucurella
        • 10 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        Thanks, I guess it's the higher ceiling. Lacroix probably the higher floor with more likelihood of Defcons, but Munoz more exciting

        1. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 month, 22 days ago

          His output gas declined.

          1. Under my Cucurella
            • 10 Years
            1 month, 22 days ago

            Munoz or Lacroix?

  5. x.jim.x
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Michael Carrick has told broadcast media that Sesko's half time sub was due to a shin problem the striker has been carrying "for some time."

    "He got pushed and caught the bit that's been causing him some problems." #MUFC

    - Carl Anka (The Athletic)

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Feels like some sort of psy-op.

  6. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Ffs pass the ball Richarlison

  7. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Get in Connor!

  8. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Is that a Spurs goal?

    Tough for the Hammers

    1. mixology
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      I can’t believe they got hammered by Brentford, but I suppose they have their own European motivation

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        You mean Brentford?

        1. mixology
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          1 month, 22 days ago

          Yes, can’t believe Brentford battered WH

  9. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Is Villa on the beach or in Europe?

    1. mixology
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Both, same as Palace

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        I think that first time in my life or during my fpl career I am going to avoid dgw players from one team on a small dgw.

    2. villa_til_i_die
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      We’ve been on the beach for about 6 weeks now!, typical Villa hope building then fall apart when it matters most

      1. villa_til_i_die
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        More of the same on Thursday night, no fight whatsoever.

  10. thetommy14
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Time to bring on Watkins I think

  11. JBG
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Lol at Villa

  12. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Spirs all over Villa. Could’ve been 0-4

    1. villa_til_i_die
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Apologies to West Ham fans everywhere, always gonna happen I’m afraid.

  13. Moon Dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Is De Zerbi a magician, or are Villa just woeful? Because Spurs are looking good here...

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Bit of both, but give Spurs credit for once missing half of the squad

    2. EWH2020
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Villa have been atrocious. They've not even turned up today, West Ham will be feeling sick

  14. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Villa keeping Spurs up.

    Looks like West Ham are down now.

  15. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    I actually bought in Rogers for this game.

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      And I brought in Tw*tkins for last and this..

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Really?

    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      How? One of the biggest fpl flops of the season

      1. JBG
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        You can say that about 10 players this season tbf

        1. JBG
          • 8 Years
          1 month, 22 days ago

          10 different*

          Maybe even more

          1. Royal5
            • 14 Years
            1 month, 22 days ago

            Wirtz #1 probably

        2. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 month, 22 days ago

          Yes. I have Palmer. But after getting rid of Rogers and getting 5 pts from him, I never considered him again. Sold for Okafor or something like that.

          1. Royal5
            • 14 Years
            1 month, 22 days ago

            Okafor has been great for me aswell

  16. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Million dollar bonus for staying up actually promised to every Spurs starter? 50% for subs?!?

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      More to do with Villa not having the slightest interest in doing anything other than stay fit for the Europa League next week.

      Villa were always mailing this one in.

      1. villa_til_i_die
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        This.

  17. Moon Dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Any of you WCers bring in Richarlison?

    Looking like a tidy punt.

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Is there such thing as WC36? Gyokeres plays for better team.

      1. Moon Dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 1 Year
        1 month, 22 days ago

        I meant WC35ers. I was asking if anyone had punted on him.

        Havertz should be back soon right? Arteta seemed to prefer him before the injury...

  18. The Mighty Hippo
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    I'm seriously considering doing Bowen to Richie next week.

  19. EWH2020
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Target all teams playing Villa. They're woeful

  20. WVA
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    I hate Villa and in particular Rogers, thank god I don’t own him anymore

  21. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    It’s time for Spurs players methinks!
    Richarlison a nice option, Porro an obvious one

  22. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    WC this week has been brutal 🙁

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Was feeling good against cash league rival after Leeds but now 21pts on me that I would've matched with Szob and Hill if no WC

  23. Riverside Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Surely Villa will hammer Burnley next week.

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Battle of "who's more on the beach"

      1. djman102
        • 17 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        El Apathetico...

  24. Nightcrawler
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    villa lucky 5th gets ucl

    emery annual disasterclass in final months of the season. will never forget botting ucl qualification only to get thrashed by chelsea in eruopa final for arsenal

  25. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Shocking by Tel

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Needs coaching

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Yeah. Awful decision making.

  26. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Very disappointed. Working all day and heard Utd beat Liverpool 3-2. That was great news but with Bruno F as captain I was expecting more

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      He should've/could've had 3 assists and 1 goal, unlucky tbh.

  27. ΒAZEΛOS
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    I swear, this Villa downfall is shocking. 35% possession with no shots at Villa Park against a struggling Spurs team.

    1. villa_til_i_die
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Completely unprofessional by Villa. We at least owe it to West Ham to put in a performance.

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        This.

        When you have a chance to send a team like Spurs down you take it.

        Next season West Ham will still be in the bottom 6, but Spurs could well resurge under RDZ and knock Villa out of CL places next term.

  28. Babit1967
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Regret wildcarding now - Justin, Bowen, Eze & now Rogers.

  29. JBG
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Rogers has been shite, in the PL, for a good while now, do not understand the links to MU.

    1. ΒAZEΛOS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      His gameplay makes no sense for MU.

      1. JBG
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        That aa well

    2. Moon Dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      1 month, 22 days ago

      Tuchel loves him too.

      One of those players managers love more than fans. Maybe it's the pressing, or space he creates for others, or something nuanced we aren't qualified to understand.

      1. JBG
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 22 days ago

        Sounds like Mount (who I also don't like).

        1. Moon Dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 1 Year
          1 month, 22 days ago

          True. I wonder why Carrick didn't give him a single minute today. He's always saying how much he loves him and how important it is he's back fit.

  30. villa_til_i_die
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 22 days ago

    Great in a team that’s all pulling their weight, but turn up when the chips are down, forget it!

    1. ΒAZEΛOS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 22 days ago

      A goal and DEFcons by Rogers would have me very satisfied at this point. (Yes i brought him in for TOT and BUR fixtures)