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Fantasy interest minimal as relegation-threatened Villa face crucial Palace clash

It’s not quite last-chance saloon territory for Aston Villa but, seven points adrift of safety and with only four matches remaining, a victory over Crystal Palace is surely a must this afternoon if they want to keep their slim chances of avoiding relegation alive.

Kick-off at Villa Park is at 14:15 BST.

Both managers originally made one change apiece from the sides they sent out in Gameweek 34+ but an injury to Kortney Hause (£4.4m) in the warm-up has seen Ahmed Elmohamady (£4.1m) replace him.

Dean Smith has also recalled Conor Hourihane (£5.7m) to the Villa midfield, with Anwar El Ghazi (£5.3m) dropping to the bench.

That should see Jack Grealish (£6.0m) move to a more advanced position down the left of the hosts’ attack.

Keinan Davis (£4.3m) is only among the substitutes, as is the fit-again Matt Targett (£4.3m).

Pepe Reina (£4.2m) recovers from a hamstring strain to start.

Roy Hodgson’s one alteration is an enforced one.

Gary Cahill (£4.4m) looks set to miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, so Mamadou Sakho (£5.0m) gets the nod to replace him at centre-half.

Budget FPL defender Martin Kelly (£4.1m) is back on the bench after recovering from a calf problem.

It’s fair to say interest is limited in this one from a Fantasy perspective.

Grealish is the only player in either starting XI who has a double-digit ownership in Fantasy Premier League.

‘Ghost teams’ will account for some of that ownership and, if we instead look at the top 10,000 in FPL, not a single player from either Villa or Palace is owned by more than 3%.

Grealish’s ownership within this elite group is only at 2.13%.

Nine of Palace’s ten clean sheets this season have come against sides in the bottom half.

The Villans have scored just twice in their last eight Premier League matches.


Aston Villa XI: Reina, Elmohamady, Konsa, Mings, Taylor, McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Hourihane, Trezeguet, Samatta, Grealish.

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Ward, Dann, Sakho, van Aanholt, Zaha, Kouyate, Milivojevic, McArthur, Ayew, Benteke.

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  1. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Wolves finish above Chelsea if they win all three while Chelsea lose at Anfield 😯

    1. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I don't see them beating Burnley tbh

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Give over

  2. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Who would you lose for Pulisic?

    Salah - Mane - KDB - Fernandes - Martial

    I'm a little concerned about FA Cup Semi-Final rotation for the Manchester clubs...

    1. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Any of the first 3

    2. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm losing KDB. Too risky I know. But he plays very deep when DSilva is on the pitch and DSilva is going to get many minutes in the next 3.

      1. Long ago I drew a walrus
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Same. I think there's a good chance he starts all 3 remaining games, sitting out FA Cup semi.

        1. Pep Roulette
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Exactly!

      2. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Great shout. Might join you. Would you prefer Jesus or dilva?

        1. Pep Roulette
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Jesus for this week. DSilva for 36-38

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think KDB might be benched.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Even though he only played 60 mins?

        1. Long ago I drew a walrus
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Didn't stop Sterling getting benched last time. Also KDB has been looking tired recently

    4. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Can’t see a lot of rotation for United. League is priority for them.

    5. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks all.

      Thinking Mane or KDB then...

    6. beric
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely Mane

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ta 🙂

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

    Willian or Pulisic? And why?

    1. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pul. Best player

    2. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pulisic, much more direct

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

      Cheers both

  4. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pope
    TAA,Doherty,AWB,Azpi
    KDB,Bruno,Martial
    Vardy,Jimenez,Ings

    McCarthy, Foden,Saiss,Sarr

    2FT, £0.5ITB. Have no idea which moves to make. Can anyone help me? Really need it!

  5. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    2 bonus for Jiminez

    1. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Noice

    2. gers23
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A lovely parting gift

    3. beric
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nice

  6. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Thanks Jim. Finished on a high, not shut the door on the way out

  7. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which transfer to do this week?

    a) Mane --> Dilva

    b) Jimmy --> Jesus

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

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

      B

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

      B

    1. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Simple winning goal baps

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        They are accounted for on the FFS site. This happens often with high ownership players

        1. Chenku╰☆╮
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Ffs site is not FPL tower

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            They both use opta stats

          2. potatoace
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            They use the same option stats.

    2. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      What are the final Baps going to be?

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Looks like the ones on the site

    3. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ok mate, what is right is right, you posted bad info.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Hahahaha stop it man. The numbers I posted are still the same on the FFS members area. I own Jimmy I am happy but I hate when they change the numbers so much

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          But does the members area need updating or you trust this more than the official site?

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            They literally use the same stats. The only thing that’s different is FPL towers adjust the BAPs so their players score more points I reckon. Happened too many times now

            1. Dynamic Duos
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Conspiracy Theory?

            2. Dynamic Duos
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              They shouldn't be aloud to play.

            3. Tempestic
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Unless we still dont have all the information on how bonus is counted?

            4. Pipermaru
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              So who are their players? I understand that Jimenez is one of their forwards?

  8. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Would you do Auba -> Jesus for -4?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Why would you not want Auba for 37 and 38???

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This

  9. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Worth A hit?

    Mane + DCL + Jimi > Sterling + Ings + Giroud (-4)

    Sterling could be Dilva.

  10. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Aston Villa for the win

  11. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I’m sure this has been discussed here, but just look at this:
    https://twitter.com/wilfriedzaha/status/1282273543208808450

    Who else is hoping for a Zaha hat trick today?

    1. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I was hoping for a Villa win to inject some semblance of suspense in the relegation race, but sure, after this - Zaha hat-trick, why not.

    2. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      i do. that's disgusting

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      *sighs*

    4. beric
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      What a disgrace. Lets go team Zaha

    5. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Doesn't surprise me in the slightest, racism is rife throughout England.

  12. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    5 goals for City and not a dickie bird for KDB(c) was difficult to get over, especially after the poolsters blanking. So I've decided I'm not trusting him with the armband again so should I sell alright for sterling(c)

  13. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is there actually any interest in this game, surely no one has any of these players?

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Trekkers(c)
      He's on a roll

  14. Thomas M.
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Who would you chose out of for the remaining of season:
    A. Dilva
    B. Jesus
    C. Foden

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

      B, just

    2. beric
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You recon he will start the remaining 3?
      Current Mahrez + Vardy for X and Ings/Jesus for -4

    4. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have Jesus + KDB + Mahrez now

      Expecting a hat trick somewhere

      1. Thomas M.
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Got Sterling, KDB and Mahrez myself. Recon Mahrez will get benched next game maybe

  15. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I think you already know the pros and cons of making such move..

  16. DAVESAVES
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Of course Jimi gets bonus.. joke

    1. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Forwards tend to get bonus for scoring goals...and a winning ones too.

  17. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    come on Grealish.. one last parting gift

  18. faux_C
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Diop and Boly on my bench while TAA and Azpi get 1 point each. Cruel GW.

  19. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Jimmy to:
    a) Jesus for a -4
    b) Tammy for Norwich
    c) Keep

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think Giroud will start.

      A and captain as Jesus due a big score

      1. EL_FENOMENO
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yes, my thought as well

  20. faux_C
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is it worth a FH to get Chelsea players this week?

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Think ill go with just pulisic and save ft for 38

  21. beric
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez and jimenez

    To

    Pulisic and Jesus

    For free, sounds good?

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sounds bang on, captain Jesus too

    2. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sounds amazing!

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

      Yes good moves-

    4. beric
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks guys, thinking pulisic captain actually

  22. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Reina blunder

  23. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Crystal palace goal by... Assist by...

  24. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Sakho G cancelled

  25. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    LOL. VAR overrules Sakho 'goal'.

  26. bench boost for every gamew…
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Feck. Reina is injured and i mistakenly put Nyland in goal. Hope he can stay on the pitch all game. My luck says reina goes off at 31th minute and Nyland gets a cleanie for 59min..

  27. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    VAR back at it again with wrong decisions

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Quite clearly hits sakhos shoulder and they give handball. Smh

  28. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    2bps for Jimi!

  29. Tasty Jerk
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Crazy decision 🙁