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Mings missing for Villa as Davies replaces Tanganga in Spurs left-back role

First-choice centre-back Tyrone Mings (£4.5m) is missing for Aston Villa as they host Spurs in their Gameweek 26 fixture.

The former Bournemouth man, who reportedly has tonsilitis, has been a key member of Dean Smith’s defence this season so his absence could mean good things for Spurs attackers.

“(Mings) is a massive presence in the dressing room. I hope his tonsils are feeling better. We have some good players waiting to step in who can do a job. We have complete faith in Kortney and Bjorn.” – John McGinn, on Sky Sports

The Villa manager has retained faith with the 3-4-3 system though, choosing Kortney Hause (£4.4m), Bjorn Engels (£4.4m) and Ezri Konsa (£4.3m) in the three-man defence.

Matt Targett (£4.4m) and Frédéric Guilbert (£4.4m) are the wing-backs while Jack Grealish (£6.7m) and Anwar El Ghazi (£5.5m) flank Mbwana Samatta (£6.0m) in the front-three.

Meanwhile, Son Heung-min (£10.0m) looks set for a central role again as Steven Bergwijn (£7.5m) takes up a left attacking midfield spot.

Ben Davies (£5.3m) is back in the Spurs side for the first time since November, which means Japhet Tanganga (£4.1m) drops to the bench.

Aston Villa XI: Reina; Hause, Engels, Konsa; Targett, D Luiz, Drinkwater, Guilbert; Grealish, Samatta, El Ghazi.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris; B Davies, D Sánchez, Alderweireld, Aurier; Dier, Winks; Bergwijn, Alli, Moura; Son.

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  1. Woy_is_back
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    jackie boyyyy

    1. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Chibs?

  2. Babelcopter
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Grealish justice!

  3. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Just a winner now Jacky boy!!

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

    Stunning delivery haunts doubters.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      😀

    2. HNI
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      One more gw vs Soton then goodbye

    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      [CHECK THIS IS STILL ACCURATE BY END OF TODAY]

  5. JRD
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    grealish commonnnn

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Just because he's a Brummy you think he's common? Harsh.

  6. HNI
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which if these 2 looks more yummy for fpl points?
    1) Vardy + Martial
    2) Tammy + Son

  7. TRIPOS TOPPER
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Jack on max baps now

    1. HNI
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Really even with fouls suffered?!

  8. HonestBlatter
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    GREALISH GOLD

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Claret and Blue actually.

  9. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Mourinho still has the record for the least goals conceded in a season... must've been match fixing.

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

      He actually had defenders, that’s the difference.

    2. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Fewest*

      'Stupid casual HAUNTED by grammar skills of a small child'

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I for one am DISMAYED.

  10. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Atleast one more return from son or jack needed

  11. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    NDombele + Lo Celso ought to be coming on soon.

  12. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Grealish is actually a great player. Villa would go down without him, easily.

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      We wouldn't have made it to the Prem without him.

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I’m not doubting this 🙂

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He is quality, he’s great to watch aswell

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        A joy to watch, seems like he is enjoying playing.

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Player of the season. Most laugh when I say it. Easier to look good surrounded by quality players.

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure I’d tale it that far tbh, haven’t watched to many Villa games. True that.

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          He definitely won't be voted in alright. Henderson, Sheffield IlUnited keeper should be keeper of the year but he's not cool enough.

  13. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Book the diver

  14. Woy_is_back
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A Serge winner now!

    ta

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      On which net will he score?

  15. JRD
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    jack grealish for 3 bps pleaze

  16. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who’s picking up Jack Grealish this summer then? I’m a Liverpool fan but he just wouldn’t get much game time with us. I’d hate it if he went to Utd. Think he fits in with Chelsea/Arsenal/Spurs best.

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He's been linked with Spurs for the last couple years.

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Obviously he wouldn't go into the front 2, but he'd be Liverpool's best mid.

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        3*

        1. DAZZ
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I suppose you’re right, i think he’s quite similar to the Ox in some ways?

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

            Similar play styles, maybeeeee but ability wise... no contest.

      2. BNMC
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Well then, what did they sign Minamino for?

        1. Miniboss
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Company for Shaq

        2. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Shirt sales

    3. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure he's a Mourinho player unfortunately

    4. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Chelsea would be a good fit for him.
      Man U would ruin him.

      1. Silecro
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        We just brought Ziyech who is more less same player

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Forgot about him!

      2. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah Ziech Grealish would be good business for Chelsea. I honestly dont think he’d go united, he’s too good for them

    5. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      If Villa survive he might not move actually, he turned down Spurs a few seasons ago when he knew he'd be playing Championship football.

      1. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I’d be surprised if he didn’t move this summer. He’s had a superb season and has earned himself a move to a big team, he deserved champions league football i reckon.

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          He's a boyhood Villa fan. His great granddad played for the club. We have 2nd richest owners in UK. If we stay up we reinvest more. We had to buy half a squad in summer getting promoted ahead of schedule

    6. JRD
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      man united ?

    7. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Would like to see him at United but would be unreal if Villa taken over by wealthy backers after he keeps them up and he stays at least another season.

  17. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Son!

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Filthy

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Operation Yewtree?

        1. Sim Simma
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Jimmy will Fix it

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Lemon Party

  18. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Son diving.... ref coward

  19. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Grealish and son doing better now. Need another goal each now.

  20. BNMC
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Dier off GLC on

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Goldie Lookin' Chain?

  21. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Big Son miss

  22. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Son misses absolute sitter. Mourinho fuming

  23. Kulusexy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Deric Dierwater

  24. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Son wasting Moura assist.

  25. HonestBlatter
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Cmoon ALLI boy Dele...

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Bamidele will have the last laugh

  26. Kulusexy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Very finely balanced. Either team could lose this one.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Or draw.

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Cracking game between two of the smaller teams.

    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      You would make a great commentator!

  27. BigBillyBass
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Eric Dier must pinch himself every morning

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I do too, using visual aids 😉

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Does he have a masochistic streak that he's kept quiet ?

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I used to be a masochist but gave it up because I liked it so much.

    3. BigBillyBass
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He’s a total arse of a footballer

  28. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on Tammy Abraham on a WC?

    Good fixtures for Chelsea plus they've been doing well from an attacking point of view.

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on rest of your team. You're 11 is kinda restricted before GW28.

  29. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    So far my pre wildcard team -
    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/48446/event/25
    is winning about 45 to 39

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/48446/event/26
    at least taking a WC meant I erased hits I would have taken a -8 😀

  30. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    really need to prioritize Son in my team

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

      It’s not good for the heart

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I dunno Son missed a pen and looked shattered/injured.
      Bergwijn looks better value.