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Vardy starts as Leicester continue their push for a Champions League place

The last of four Premier League matches to take place on Sunday sees Leicester City head south to take on relegation-threatened Bournemouth.

Kick-off at the Vitality Stadium is at 19:00 BST.

Jamie Vardy (£9.8m) was the second-most-bought Fantasy Premier League asset of Gameweek 35+ and he starts this evening, with his non-involvement in training on Friday proving to be a lot of fuss about nothing.

Vardy has three goals in his last two starts and comes up against a Bournemouth side who had the worst post-restart defensive record before this weekend.

The Cherries did register their first clean sheet of 2020 on Thursday evening, however, holding Spurs to a goalless draw.

It’s wins and not draws that Howe’s troops need, with the south coast club six points adrift of safety with just four matches to play.

The Foxes sit fourth in the Premier League table, meanwhile, with only two points separating the two sides immediately above and below then.

Brendan Rodgers has made one change to his starting XI that featured in the midweek draw with Arsenal, with defender Christian Fuchs (£4.2m) brought in to replace Ryan Bennett (£4.8m).

Harvey Barnes (£5.9m) is once again among the substitutes.

Bournemouth have made three changes to the side that drew 0-0 with Tottenham, with Arnaut Danjuma (£5.8m), Dominic Solanke (£5.1m) and Jack Stacey coming into Howe’s starting XI.

Junior Stanislas (£5.8m) drops to the bench, while Joshua King (£6.1m) and Adam Smith (£4.3m) miss out through injury.

The reverse fixture between these two sides ended 3-1 to Leicester back in Gameweek 4, with Vardy involved in all three of his club’s goals and emerging with a 16-point haul.


Bournemouth XI: Ramsdale, Stacey, Ake, Kelly, Rico, Brooks, Gosling, Lerma, Danjuma, Solanke, C Wilson.

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel, Fuchs, Soyuncu, Evans, Justin, Albrighton, Tielemans, Ndidi, Perez, Iheanacho, Vardy.

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  1. Roysgotnoboys
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who would you bench here? Mahrez or Greenwood?

    Pope
    TAA, Saiss, O’Connell
    Salah, KDB, Martial, Bruno, Mahrez
    Ings, Jesus

    (Martinez, Greenwood, Taylor, Lamptey).

    Saving the BB for next week and bench has Better fixtures then

    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jesus

    2. bobbysmith76
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      See how Greenwood plays tomorrow. If he fires / looks good, I'd put Mahrez on the bench

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

      Greenwood

  2. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Play one: A. Egan (lei), B. Aurier (new), C. Saiss (bur)

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      C

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thx

  3. bobbysmith76
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    No City players.

    Son > Sterling (-4)?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      -12 time.

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        LOL

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Foden safer

      1. Up the tics
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Definitely not

        1. super zlatan
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          LOL

  4. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Mahrez owners who you switching to Bournemouth then?
    A - Foden
    B - Dsilva
    C - Sterling?

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      b

    3. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If I do it, B

    4. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

  5. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Sol, Vardy see it bang goal 🙂

  6. SouthCoastSaint
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How does Jesus get an assist for Bernardo last night but iheanacho doesn’t get an assist for Vardy!!!! Livid !

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Are they similar?

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Several BOU touches between Iheanacho and Vardy. Only Ryan between Jesus and Sterling. Not rocket science...

      1. SouthCoastSaint
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        If he was higher % owned he’d be given that

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

          Theres a lot of joke decisions (like Jimenez BPS scam) but this is not one of them

          1. Whazza
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Winning goal baps are always added after the game mate

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

              FFS and OPTA stats (which include winning goal BPS) showed 0 bonus for Jimenez.

              1. Whazza
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                3 years, 9 months ago

                FPL uses Opta stats.. Anyway Jimenez is on 33 just for playing 60 mins and scoring a goal. I think +3 for winning goals.

                6 deducted points if that's the case seems reasonable to me

        2. TheSteel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Okay pal. Remove the tinfoil hat

  7. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who to whom this week?

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

      Go for it. 🙂

    2. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Sounds good to me

    3. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Any mid/forward to city mid/forward

    4. Capitano
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Who is on form but Whom has the more difficult fixtures...

  8. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    0.2 itb
    Henderson
    TAA Doherty awb
    Kdb mahrez Bruno martial pulisic
    Vardy ings
    Leno lund egan nketiah

    A) save ft
    B) mahrez to dilva
    C) vardy to jesus
    D) vardy and mahrez to giroud and sterling (-4)
    E) vardy and mahrez to dilva and jesus (-4)
    F) play FH

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      f

  9. antis0cial
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A) Mahrez to Dilva
    B) Mahrez to Antonio
    C) Mahrez to Willian/Pulisic
    D) other

    Pope
    TAA AWB Boly
    Salah KDB Sterling Bruno Mahrez
    Greenwood Jime

    Dilva should start 2 of next 3 and will want to go out with a bang. Not guaranteed starts though. Antonio guaranteed to start, they need points to stay up and two good fixtures in next three. Chelsea have great fixtures, but who will start?

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think Dilva starts 2 out of 3 surely. And maybe even all the 3.

      1. antis0cial
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Unless pep wants him rested for FA cup / Europe maybe?

        1. Pep Roulette
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I don't think Pep has played DSilva in high intensity games this season!

  10. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who scores more?

    A) Dilva (BOU)
    B) Pulisic (NOR)

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      a

  11. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Vardy kdb Mahrez
    To
    Jesus sterling dilva (-8)?
    Seems risky, but dont want benched players when city play Bournemouth

    1. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      That sounds good, as long as Sterling gets some decent playing time.

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Sterling is the weird one isn't it, rested before Brighton, played full 90, will he be rested again? Think should start be off at the hour mark

  12. Jeremiah
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Willian or Pulisic (C) next week? 😀

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Giroud

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        This

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      i mean Puli out of those 2

    3. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pulisic

    4. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pulisic
      I'm turning to Foden now though if Ake is out

    5. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If George plays none

    6. Capitano
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Neither

  13. Amey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I have one City player i am sure will start !!

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Ederson?
      Foden?

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Ederson 😉

    2. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Ederson?

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Bingo

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I have 3 but none could start.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Foden © looks amazing now with Ake injury TM

    4. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      ederson

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        🙂

    5. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Ditto, I think he might actually get an assist soon 😉

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Amen

    6. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I'm 90% sure these guys will start:

      Ederson, Dilva, Foden.

      That's it. Defensively could be any combo depending on whether Pep wants match time or rest. Jesus, Mahrez, Sterling, KdB, at least two will play.

  14. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Will Jorginho take pen or still Willian?

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Don't think Jorginho is going to be in the team.....

  15. davies
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    DCL > Jesus (-8)

    Worth it?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Only if he starts.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        so unlikely.

    2. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No

    3. puhd
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I would do it. DCL needs to go and Jesus will do well

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      -12 needed

  16. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I currently have Sterling, KDB and a Mahrez. I’m not over thinking who will play against Bournemouth as nobody knows except Pep. I’m sure it’ll be a massacre though so for those of us who get lucky and have two / three attacking players in the starting line up it’ll be a HUGE rank boost.

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      all 3 couod be benched.. just saying

      1. HollywoodXI
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yep. Sterling came off the bench a couple of games ago and scored 10 points for me in just 30 minutes. It’s a lottery.

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      and foden dliva bilva plays

      1. HollywoodXI
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Spoken to Pep?

        1. Gobigorgohome
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          well.. as per logic most agree here

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      That's what transfers are for.

      1. HollywoodXI
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        You could easily transfer in benched City players. It’s a complete lottery with Pep.

  17. puhd
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Jesús or Sterling next GW? Can’t afford both

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Will Sterling start ? I like Sterling better

  18. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is DCL that bad of a finisher? Again today 2 SoT. I think he has 10 SoT in a row and 0 goals.

    He is due or?

    Trying to decide who to sell for Ings, DCL or Jimmy.

    Please advise

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      The one out of form.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        So DCL? His GW 38 fixture is amazing

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          He plays Bou

        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Keep him and captain him then.

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Not helpful at all. Thanks

  19. JonSnow
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    worth a -4 to remove garcia and swap to azpi and then vardy to jesus for my third city?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Vardy has decent game next week no?

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Very tough match indeed

        1. _Ninja_
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Tbf Vardy score away to shu earlier in the season.

      2. JonSnow
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Sheffield just beat chelsea 3-0 and bournemouth look woeful

      3. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Any game is good for partying

  20. simong1
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Would you use FH on this team or save it?

    Martinez - Button
    TAA - Doherty - Saiss - Lascelles - Simpson
    Salah - KDB - Mahrez - Fernandes - Pulisic
    Ings - Greenwood - Vardy

  21. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Got exclusive news that hasn't been announced on any news site yet:

    "Phil Jones has had a knee operation."

    Not the most groundbreaking news, but there it is...

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      The United one?

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Is there another Phil Jones? 😀

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Got it from a dude that spoke to Laurie Whitwell as he was going out on the piss. He's the Manchester United correspondent for the Athletic.

  22. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Mane or Pulisic/Willian last 3 GWs?

  23. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Yes, Nacho off

  24. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Nacho off
    Praet on

    Good for Vardy that.

  25. Greek Freak
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Iheanacho subbed off.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Boo

    2. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      :/

    3. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Can't believe I almost got him instead of Vardy.

    4. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Good for Vardy(C)

  26. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Duda, Auba to Pulisic, Jesus (C) for -4

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Don't ask me why I have Duda.
      Has been a deadweight on my bench since restart because I have had a lot injuries.

  27. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    So its not allowed to call out that Jimenez shouldnt have gotten 2 bps and there's obvious cheating going on at some level? What is this moderation? OPta and FFS stats clearly showed that he should get 0 yet he got 2 out of nowhere.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It is not allowed.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Members area is wrong due to the goals being scored in stoppage time etc

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

        There were no goals in stoppage time

  28. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Cmon Vardy, seal the the GB. Bournemouth look horrendous!

  29. The Head-Ake
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    RPing for more opinions:

    Button - Patricio
    Aurier - TAA - Saiss - Lascelles - Hanley#
    Salah - Pulisic - KDB - Gilmour - Son
    Auba - Greenwood - Jim

    2FT and 0.0 ITB. I have no clue what to do with my "WC + all 3 chips" and when to use them and for what. Currently chasing in ML. Appreciate any suggestions

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Use them or lose them

  30. Jeremiah
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best option?

    A. Willian & Jesus

    B. Giroud & Sterling