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Cantwell benched as Mousset returns to Sheff Utd starting line-up

Todd Cantwell (£4.7m) finds himself on the Norwich City bench as Gameweek 16’s Sunday matches get underway.

Daniel Farke has chosen to start Onel Hernández (£5.3m) and Emi Buendía (£6.0m) on the flanks of attacking midfield, despite Cantwell finding the net in each of his last two Premier League matches.

With a smattering of no-shows in Saturday’s matches, most notably Sadio Mané (£12.3m), more Fantasy managers than usual were relying on Cantwell but as things stand they will have to wait for him to enter the fray.

However, there was better news in the Sheffield United camp as Lys Mousset (£5.1m) returned to the starting line-up following a midweek benching, which coincided with a poor 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United.

David McGoldrick (£5.4m) also returns to the two-man front-line after registering just 18 minutes against the Magpies.

The rest of the Sheffield United team remains as usual, with FPL darling John Lundstram (£5.2m) keeping his place in central midfield.

Leicester City manager usually tries to keep his teams largely the same from one match to the next but he has made three alterations for the trip to Aston Villa today.

Ben Chilwell (£5.9m) returns from injury to displace Christian Fuchs (£4.3m) at left-back while Kelechi Iheanacho (£5.7m) and Dennis Praet (£5.3m) come in for Harvey Barnes (£5.9m) and Ayoze Pérez (£6.2m).

Most of the Aston Villa Fantasy assets are in place with Jack Grealish (£6.0m) still deployed on the left flank of the front-three and John McGinn (£5.8m) in central midfield.

However, Frédéric Guilbert (£4.4m) is on the bench with Ahmed El Mohamady (£4.2m) starting a second match in a row.

Finally, Danny Ings (£6.3m) has come through whatever Ralph Hasenhüttl was worried about midweek to start once again.

The Southampton manager hinted that he might have had some issues against Norwich although it was likely just a suffering of cramp.

“I was a little bit afraid because he had a little bit of a problem with his hamstring after the Norwich game, a little bit of cramp. With his history, it’s always dangerous for him.” – Ralph Hasenhüttl

Newcastle make just one change from the win over Sheffield United, Joelinton (£5.7m) restored to the side in the place of Andy Carroll (£5.4m).

Aston Villa XI: Heaton; Targett, Mings, Konsa, Elmohamady; McGinn, D Luiz, Nakamba; Grealish, Wesley, El Ghazi.

Leicester XI: Schmeichel; Chilwell, Söyüncü, Evans, R Pereira; Ndidi; Maddison, Tielemans, Praet; Iheanacho, Vardy.

Norwich City XI: Krul; Byram, Godfrey, Zimmermann, Aarons; Tettey, Vrancic; O Hernández, McLean, Buendía; Pukki.

Sheff Utd XI: D Henderson; O’Connell, Egan, Basham; Stevens, Fleck, Norwood, Lundstram, Baldock; Mousset, McGoldrick.

Newcastle XI: Dúbravka; Willems, Dummett, Fernández, Clark, Manquillo; Saint-Maximin, Hayden, Shelvey, Almirón; Joelinton.

Southampton XI: McCarthy; Bertrand, Bednarek, J Stephens, Cédric; Redmond, Ward-Prowse, Højbjerg, Djenepo; Ings, Long.

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  1. WVA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Nice strong bench for busy December, bench players benched FFS what's the point

    1. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      There is no point to life mate. Probably best to not try to find meaning in a game that exits to flog banking and soft drinks

  2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Soyuncu, Vardy, Willems, Lundstram & Mousset all playing at the same time, 30 points between them too much to ask?

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Nope, captain Jamie will rack up all of that by himself!

      1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Had Sonny captain so pretty content with 24 points from my (C)

        1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Hope Leicester win

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

    Horrible week and about to WC with 7 changes to my team (in Capital letter), thoughts?
    Current Team
    Ryan/ BUTTON
    TAA / Lundstram / Pereira/ Rico/ Lascelles
    KDB/ Mane/ Maddison / Zaha/ Dendocker
    Vardy / Abraham / Jimenez

    WC Team
    Ryan/ MARTIN
    KELLY / Lundstram / Pereira/ Rico/ CLARK
    SON/ Mane/ Maddison / Zaha/ GREALISH
    Vardy / INGS / KANE

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Your current team is better

    2. Majestic Chanka
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      KDB to Son and Rico to Kelly should sort you out? Martin will be out of the team at some point.

      Kane was scoring long range goals, Alli further forward more often so better pick for me.

    3. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      No Rashford?

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

    anyone but Grealish wipe that cs plz

  5. The Cherry Picker
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Someone please tell me what all this ‘STUNNED’ chat is about

    1. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yesterday's Liverpool line up headline

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I’m just stunned mate. Totally and utterly stunned.

      Stunned.

    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      STUNNED

    4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Thought everyone was aware, stunning

    5. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      tbag split, earl grey all over the shop, world STUNNED MATE.

    6. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      STUNNED that someone doesnt know this

      1. Come on you Kante
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Stunned at these responses

    7. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Fantasy Football Community STUNNED that users unaware of the importance of ‘STUNNED’

  6. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this possible WC side going forward- no City I know

    Ryan Button
    TAA Lundstram Cahill Söyüncü Targett
    Mané Son Alli Grealish Dendoncker
    Vardy Rashford Tammy

  7. Vlad Tepes
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    My boy Grealish gotta go big to save my GW

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

    Aurier or Evans/Soy?

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

      Have Schmeichel

  9. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Moose.

    1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Coming on for Mane.

  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy xg on the rise

  11. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy close

    1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      No cigar.

  12. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy xG 😮

  13. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Vardys shot quota done for the day.

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Can relax now phew

  14. Gaddafi
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    I challenge you to find a player in the top 100 who has taken a hit.

    Statistically speaking, players who take less hits do better. Sure, the hit might get you a little more points, but you could have got even more points doing 1 less transfer.

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I dont even have to check but nr1 has taken at least one hit.

    2. Gaffers
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      First place, two hits.

      That was fun, what shall we discuss next?

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Lol

    4. Licious Lizard
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Lol

    5. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      The person in 1st took a hit this week

      1. Gaddafi
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Hence why they won't be in first anymore.

        1. Gaffers
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Yep, I'll guess you'll leapfrog straight past him this week...

    6. Podge
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      They didn’t take hits they used chips

      1. Mike2795647
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Nope, they took a -4

  15. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    No way are Norwich scoring against my triple SHU defence today

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Wow

  16. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy scored yet?

    1. Gaddafi
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Unlikely he will actually.

  17. Sailboats
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    3mins gone and Vardy has not scored. GG blank incoming

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Brace

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

      You don’t watch Leicester do you?
      All goals second half.

      1. Sailboats
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Im joking =)

  18. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Nice weather in Birmingham :p

  19. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Chucking it down now.

    Just like the Southampton game.

  20. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    It’s tough watching two games at the same time 😉

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

      Make use of both eyes.

  21. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Tielemans passing poor.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Typical

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

      Yeah. A couple of misplaced ones already. Hopefully just warming up lol.

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

    finally perez dropped

  23. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy captain fail... Vardy to Rash looking obvious

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Really? I mean really?

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Only for a hit

      1. Gaddafi
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Hits for kids.

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

      Stunned people still own Vardy.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Lol

  24. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Ings in the mix

  25. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Maddison a good option or is a Chelsea mid better?

    1. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah hes good

  26. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Almost Soy assist

  27. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Soy xA

  28. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Soy wasting Maddison assist

    1. Am sorry to say again it�…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      You mean Evan's wasting Soy assist

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Evans wasting Soy assist in my eyes

  29. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Great start!

  30. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Villa-Leicester like a basketball game.