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Vardy and Deeney start in early DGW30 kick-off

Jamie Vardy (£9.7m) leads the Leicester line at Vicarage Road in Saturday’s early kick-off.

Apart from the benched Ayoze Perez (£6.2m), the Foxes’ starting side is a very familiar looking XI.

The same can be said of Watford, with club captain Troy Deeney (£6.2m) beginning up front in a 4-2-3-1 despite returning to training later than his team-mates.

Most Fantasy eyes will be studying the away side in this clash, with Brendan Rodgers’ side facing Brighton (H), Crystal Palace (H), Bournemouth (a) and Sheffield United (H) in the next six gameweeks.

Harvey Barnes (£6.2m), who hauled 19 points against Aston Villa in the last Premier League game before lockdown, retains his position on the left flank.

Youri Tielemans (£6.1m) joins James Maddison (£7.5m) in the centre of midfield – with Dennis Praet (£5.3m) currently on the treatment table – while Marc Albrighton (£5.1m) is stationed at right midfield.

Behind Albrighton, James Justin (£4.7m) takes up the right-back slot with Ricardo Pereira (£6.3m) out injured for the season. Justin is joined by defensive regulars Caglar Soyuncu (£4.9m), Jonny Evans (£5.3m), Ben Chilwell (£5.5m) and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel (£5.4m).

Ahead of the game, the Leicester No. 1 said: “We’re ready to get straight into football and we’re hoping to build some momentum. Training’s been at a really high standard and I see no reason why we can’t hit it running.”

The Hornets also have some potentially profitable upcoming fixtures from an FPL point-of-view, with Nigel Pearson’s men taking on Norwich and Newcastle at home from GW34 before a trip West Ham in GW36.

Watford have it all to play for too, currently sitting outside the bottom three on goal difference. Right-back Kiko Femenia (£4.2m) might interest those soon to play a wildcard, particularly with Daryl Janmaat (£4.0m) currently sidelined.

Abdoulaye Doucoure (£5.6m) is another budget option that could be on the Fantasy radar, with the Frenchman continuing in an advanced midfield role under Pearson.

However, having picked up eight yellow cards this season, Doucoure needs to avoid a further two bookings before Gameweek 32 or he will incur a two-match ban.

Ismaila Sarr (£6.4m), who matched that Barnes haul with two goals and an assist against Liverpool in Gameweek 28, is another player who could be of interest to FPL bosses over the run-in.

Before kick-off, Rodgers told BT Sport: “It will be competitive on the field. When the whistle goes the players will be ready. The players have been outstanding in their approach and attitude to training, so hopefully we can demonstrate that.”

His counterpart Pearson said to the broadcaster: “I have been very pleased with how [the players] approached a very different set of circumstances. It is going to be very different but the players’ focus is on our own destiny. That’s the biggest thing for us.”

Watford XI (4-2-3-1): Foster; Masina, Dawson, Kabasele, Femenia; Hughes, Capoue; Pereyra, Doucoure, Sarr; Deeney.

Leicester XI (4-1-4-1): Schmeichel; Chilwell, Evans, Soyuncu, Justin; Ndidi; Barnes, Tielemans, Maddison, Albrighton; Vardy.

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  1. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Hi guys, a while back someone on here gave me a link to a site that has full matches and highlights the day after a game without telling you the score beforehand but I forgot the name. Is anyone aware of it? Saves me checking the scores all night and will give me something exciting to do tomorrow (or infuriating depending on the outcome)

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      i use this

      https://www.fullmatchesandshows.com/

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Try this one
      https://footballhighlightspro.com/

    3. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Awesome, thanks guys

    4. Marty McFly
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Match of the Day is quite good for that

  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Nketiah fail

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Crap

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      He got the 2 points I was expecting as an enabler, anything more is a bonus.

  3. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Best forward max 6.7m? Got Jimmy.

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      DCL

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        How you like this WC?

        Pope Martin
        TAA Saiss Lascelles Taylor Holgate
        Salah KDB Son Bruno Guendouzi
        Jimenez DCL Rashford

        0.2m itb

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      DCL, Jota and dare I say Joelinton?

  4. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Sakassential

  5. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Pepe-Auba-Laca-Saka yum yum

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Isn't it Auba on the left and Laca down the middle?

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        442 or 433 not sure yet

  6. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Nketiah benched. Ah well.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Expected. He will get 20 mins most likely. At 4.4m if you are getting 3pts for him it is a win.

      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Just not feeling the Nkeita love.

        1. Hairy Potter
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          Cheap FWD who could get a few points in a DGW as part of BB. Allowed me to spend funds elsewhere without having to worry about a transfer later on to move funds off the bench.

  7. Herman Toothrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Come on Laca!

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Boom Saka Laca!

  8. yakirh
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Ozil might get some minutes

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I can hear his owners elation from here.

  9. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Leno, Saka and Aubu all start twice in 3 days. I was expecting that .

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Didnt expect saka

  10. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Aubameyang

    Saka

    Leno

    Good start to the arsenal game. All downhill from here

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Yes starting 2 games means nailed on youre right i apologize

        1. Fitzy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          He's played all but about 60 minutes of the last 7 matches and is now starting another one. But you know that.

          1. Nightcrawler
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 10 months ago

            Like i said apologise. What else do u want

  11. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Albrighton hits the post

  12. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Foster racking up saves

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Yep is he on BPS yet?

  13. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Albrighton post

  14. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Leno as my only arsenal player... Aubam could punish today but not too worried

  15. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Maddison looking the real deal.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Grealish is better.

    2. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      gray has looked good since hes come on

      might get barnes' starting spot

  16. zdrojo187
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Come on Pepe!!!

    1. Chelsea Rangers Loyal
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I thought I was the only one!

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Let's gooo!

  17. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    so far it seems the games are a slower pace, could lead to more clean sheets and 0-0s

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't say slower pace, I'd say players look way more focussed

      Maybe no crowd helps players concentrate better*

      *unless your name is David Luiz or Harry Maguire

      1. Hulk Smash
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Harsh. Maguire was concentrating very hard on watching Bergwijn run past him.

  18. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    My confidence in Sarr getting a return has gone now Welbeck is on

  19. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Lovely save

  20. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Spurs or Man U defensive cover

    A. Maguire & Nkeita (5th sub)
    B. Aurier & Greenwood (5th sub)

  21. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Nketiah fail, hopefully I will get sub points from him. At least Pepe is starting for me.

    Done with Arsenal assets, no more...

  22. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Wow Foster

  23. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Barnes fail, Nketiah fail. Not a good day so far

  24. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Arsenal: Leno, Bellerin, Mustafi, Holding, Kolasinac, Pepe, Ceballos, Guendouzi, Saka, Lacazette, Aubameyang.

    Subs: Tierney, Ozil, Maitland-Niles, Nelson, Martinez, Willock, Nketiah, Martinelli, Medley

    Brighton: Ryan, Schelotto, Webster, Dunk, Burn, Propper, Bissouma, Mooy, Gross, Trossard, Maupay.

    Subs: Lamptey, Duffy, Stephens, Mac Allister, Murray, March, Montoya, Button, Connolly

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers, Trossard!

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Better Arsenal side

  25. Tempestic
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Kiko off..

  26. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Kiko banker.

  27. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Get into my WC team Kiko

  28. Feanor
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Being able to make changes in Bundesliga fantasy right up until the first kickoff is great, especially now in the last two weeks when every game is starting at the same time.

    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Makes it very intense though
      Who are you bringing in?

  29. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Nice to see Kola and Holding starting

  30. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Not long til Vardy winner