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The Fantasy Flutter: Villa to exploit injury-hits Foxes?


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Every Saturday morning, we combine Fantasy football with a flutter as we put a small wager or two on the weekend fixtures.

Focusing exclusively on the Gameweek 5 matches, we’ll be turning to the vast array of data available in our Premium Members Area to inspire a few sensibly staked bets this weekend.

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EVANS ABOVE

Leicester’s plethora of fitness worries and Aston Villa’s purple patch of form suddenly makes Sunday’s match at the King Power Stadium that bit tougher to call.

The Foxes are injury-riddled going into Gameweek 5, particularly at the back with Caglar Soyuncu, Wilfried Ndidi and Daniel Amartey out and Jonny Evans and Wes Morgan doubts.

Villa meanwhile are on a high from their 7-2 (that’s the scoreline, let’s remind ourselves, not the odds) win over Liverpool a fortnight ago.

Jack Grealish is a tempting 9/1 with bet365 to follow up his brace against the Reds with the first goal against Leicester but it’s his new teammate who really catches our eye.

Ross Barkley had twice as many goals attempts as Grealish (six v three) in that demolition of Jurgen Klopp’s side and more than anyone else on show at Villa Park, with the on-loan Chelsea man often getting forward in advance of who Gareth Southgate views as the poor man’s Mason Mount.

Barkley is 14/1 to open the scoring at the King Power and 9/2 to score at any time.

MISERLY MERSEYSIDERS

Without wanting to play doom-monger, five of the last six Merseyside derbies have ended either 0-0 or 1-0.

This is a season like no other, however, as evidenced by the nutty goings-on in Gameweek 4 a fortnight ago.

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Looking elsewhere in the market, Dominic Calvert-Lewin seems generously priced at 6/1 to be the first goalscorer, given how free-scoring the Toffees have been this season, how porous the Reds are at the back and… well, Adrian.

For those who think goals are overrated and prefer to indulge in the underlying stats, Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison (who are roughly averaging four shots each per 90 minutes) are around even money to register more than 2.5 attempts on goal at Goodison Park on Saturday.

The Fantasy Flutter: 6

THE WEST HAM WAY?

Fantasy managers are moving en masse for Harry Kane and Son Heung-min this week, so we all know what happens next.

West Ham United have transformed from 2002-era Saudi Arabia to 1990s AC Milan over the last month, with David Moyes’ move to a 3-4-3 leading to improved displays and back-to-back clean sheets.

No side has conceded fewer big chances or shots on target than the Hammers this season, while their tally of two shut-outs can’t be beaten, either.

If you’re the bet-hedging type and are backing Kane or Son with the armband in Gameweek 4, then you can get decent odds on West Ham emulating their achievements against Wolves and Leicester.

Moyes’ troops are 9/1 to win to nil in north London, which they did in Gameweeks 3 and 4.

Michail Antonio to score first in a West Ham win of any scoreline is 14/1, meanwhile.


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1,084 Comments Post a Comment
  1. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Boooo

    1. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      bs

  2. Cto
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Afternoon from Taiwan 🙂
    .. any input on my bench order? Concerned about Digne fitness (plus fixture), as well as wolves/Leeds defender from each.

    Ryan
    Semedo, Digne, Dallas
    Son, Havertz, Mahrez, Grealish
    Richarlison, Jiminez , Kane

    Foden, lamptey, dunne

    Should I start Foden (could be playing very advanced role or lamptey (fixture)?

    1. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      nice team, i'd play Lamptey over Dallas though

    2. Jarnathan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Damn I miss Taiwan. Such a fantastic little country. I hope its still there in 6 months!

      I agree with playing Lamptey - you know its a very nice team when you have to wonder where you got the funds for it.

  3. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How’s she looking?

    Martinez
    Mitchell Justin James
    Son Salah Pulisic Barnes
    Kane(c) DCL Jimmy

    4.0 Lamptey Saiss Burke

    Defence not looking sustainable but should squeeze another GW in

    1. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks fine assuming you do not have FTs

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        -8 for above

        lol

        1. Lucky Z
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          lol. stop 🙂

    2. PL Ball
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. Attacking 7 look fantastic.

    3. Bolton’s Wanderers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’d play Lamptey over Mitchell this week

    4. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Your defense needs attention. Your starting 3 may not start regularly anymore.

    5. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Attack looks good. But like you said, defence needs work

    6. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'd play Lamptey and Saiss over Mitchel and Justin

  4. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    Chilwell | PVA | Reguilon
    Salah | Son | Pulisic | JRod | Grealish
    Kane | DCL

    Steer | Lamptey | KWP | Brewster

    Thoughts on this WC team? Is it worth to have spare 0.5 and keep Mitchell instead of KWP?

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      why kwp though? indont like their fixtures. great defence trio wow

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks great. Love the Regulion, PvA and Pulisic picks. I would maybe go with Ferguson, not Mitchell, if you want to bank the money. I think he at least has a chance of playing when he returns from injury. The only issue is when will that be!

    3. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Seems very good

  5. PL Ball
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Backing United to bounce back against Newcastle.

    Am I crazy to consider Greenwood (C)?

    1. Kip
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Why not? This is the gw for a Captaincy punt.
      I’m on Bruno myself.

      1. PL Ball
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Like the confidence. Man has a point to prove. Good luck!

    2. Front 442
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      It depends who else you have in your team?

      1. PL Ball
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Son and Salah, whom I assume most people will be going for.

    3. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes imo

    4. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A bit crazy but now you’ve said it I am also tempted...!

      1. PL Ball
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Ha. Who are you currently on?

    5. Lecky Legs FC
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No just maverick if it pays then great

    6. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You’d be a brave man. Ole doesn’t half help...got no confidence in his tactics.

  6. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which one? Already on a -4..

    A) KDB to Sterling for -4, Ings to DCL next week
    B) KDB to Grealish for -4, Ings/Wilson to Kane next week
    C) Hold KDB and play Mitchell, Ings to DCL next week

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      b

  7. davies
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Yes or no?

    Mahrez + Jimmy > Son + Watkins (-4)

    Martinez
    TAA Robertson Lamptey
    Salah Sterling Son (c) Barnes
    DCL Watkins Brewster

    Forster Soucek Mitchell Dunne

    Cheers.

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      noo

    2. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not for me

  8. pratul09
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A. KDB to Puli
    B. KDB to Grealish
    C. KDB to Puli & Jimi to Kane? (-4)
    D. KDB to Grealish & Bamford to Aguero? (-4)
    E. KDB to Grealish & Bamford to Werner? (-4)

    Choose 1.
    C,D,E - worth the hit?

    1. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not worth.

      1. pratul09
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        So, A or B?

    2. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

    Hesitated with my DF. What changes would you do with this starting Defender and bench?

    Martinez
    R James - Saiss - Robertson
    Salah - Son - Hames - Zaha - Foden
    Jimenez - DCL

    Bench: Brewster, Lamptey, Mitchell

    1. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      great team

  10. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Play 1:

    1. Brewster
    2. Klich

    1. pratul09
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      1

    2. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      It looks like an interesting bet with 1

    3. Sotamendi84
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2

  11. Logic
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Trossard or Pereira? Look for a distinguishing factor. Thanks

    1. pratul09
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Tross

    2. PL Ball
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Probably Trossard. Plays for a better, more attacking team.

      1. Logic
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Pereria runs WBA. I feel that weighs more

    3. skodaole2
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Pereira

  12. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    drughi Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 Years
    just now
    Final WC team, any objections ? Went for the double Liverpool defence in the end. Kane>Aguero might be on the cards later on and Watkins>Antonio in 3-4 weeks. Midfield feels strong with salah and son providing explosive potential and grealish and Jrod will tick along nicely I feel with set pieces and being the creative force in their respective team

    Mccarty(Forster)

    Robertson TAA Ayling (lamptey,douglas)
    Salah Son Grealish Jrod (soucek)
    Kane(C) DCL Watkins

    1. Kip
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks great. Seems expensive

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        decent team value this year and team is right on the money, cheers

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

      Good side. Lack of City doesn't bother u?

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        it does big time but will look at kane>aguero in maybe 2-3 weeks or son>KDB/Sterling

    3. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Prefer Bissouma to Soucek and Douglas is a dead call spend extra and getting a cheap playing sub, plus prefer Martinez to a dodgy Saints pick, great otherwise though

  13. KDB4PREZ
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A. Taa-Trossard-Brewster
    B. Robbo-Biss-Maupay

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      b

  14. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hi lads, bit of help here please

    I did--> Bavies,Podence,Werner->Chilwell, Son, Wilson (-8).

    Should I WC still? Kinda took a big hit.

    McCarthy,Nyland
    TAA,Chilwell,Justin,Mitchell,Buur
    Salah,Sterling,JRod,Son,Bissouma
    Wilsom,Jimenez,Mitro

    1. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nah. Keep a hold of your wc. It's done. Enjoy the Hits paying off.

    2. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      good moves, no need for wildcard

  15. Sotamendi84
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    morning all. who is better for wc?

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      a) puli
      b) mahrez

      1) regullion
      2) chilwell

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        A2

      2. Jokesy87
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        A
        2

      3. Live Lad
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I have Mahrez now. Might move to Pulisic next week.

    2. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A2

  16. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is picking Werner on WC and captaining him over salah madness??

    1. Front 442
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Complete and utter

    2. Sotamendi84
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      yea

    3. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Surely you are talking yourself out of it..?

    4. Eugeniekwh
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes but same reason why I bought in pulisic. Able to capitalize on southampton high line. If there's any game to do it its this one

    5. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      could be golden, from must have to differential in 4 weeks. He'll come good and maybe his moment is now!

  17. Jokesy87
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) KDB -> Sterling
    B) KDB -> Pulisic
    C)KDB + Ings -> Pulisic + Kane (-4pts)

    Current line up:
    McCarthy (Steer)
    Taa Taylor Justin Mitchell (KWP)
    Salah son KDB (Soucek, stephens)
    Wilson Jimenez Ings

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C

    2. Sotamendi84
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      just b i think

  18. GOATMEAT
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Likelihood of Sterling starting?

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      90

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      95

  19. Gentlemens club
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Team in right order?

    Martinez
    Robbo Saiss Mitchell
    Salah Son Grealish Pulisic Foden
    DCL Jimmy

    Brewster / Justin / Taylor

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      looks good

      1. Gentlemens club
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Chees!

  20. WE GO FOR IT
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    RP:
    Didn't touch my team for 2 weeks as I'm planning to stay away from the game as much as possible. I only tend to look at it one day before the deadline and make changes. Team looks awful. Surely a late WC?

    Ryan | McCarthy
    TAA | Doherty* | KWP | Lascelles* | Ferguson* (Is he ever gonna come play?)
    Salah | KdB* | Foden | Podence* | Bissouma
    DCL | Adams | Kane

    The starred players are wither confirmed out or flagged or risk of being benched this GW.

    1. Sid07
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kbd to son and you are good for this week

      1. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I agree. Cap Kane and chill.

        1. WE GO FOR IT
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers! 🙂

      2. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        You think those players start?

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      How many FTs do you have?

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        1

  21. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any changes on wc
    Martinez steer
    Robertson dallas saiss lamptey Mitchell
    Salah son grealish pulisic Rodriguez
    Kane dcl Brewster

    Nothing in bank

    1. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Gtg

    2. Kip
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks fine

      1. Sid07
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Suggesion on defenece ?

        1. Kip
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Maybe two 4.5’s instead of Lamptey and Mitchell?

          With covid going on i think its wise to invest a bit more in the bench.

          I’m on Robbo Saiss Dallas KWP Masuaku

  22. ritzyd
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kdb to
    1 - Fernandes
    2 - sterling

    1. Sid07
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2

    3. Kip
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Go red

    4. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2.

  23. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) Sterling+Wilson
    B) Grealish+Kane (This would be Grealish+Wilson for this week and Kane from next week)

    1. Kip
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B every single day

  24. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Good morning!

    Think I'm set. Bit torn on Mo or Son for captain but I think I'll go with Son. Bit more of an opportunity since (little) less owned than Mo.

    Which way are you leaning on your captaincy?

    1. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Don't fancy either. Feels a good week for a differential captain

    2. Kip
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Currently on Bruno

      1. ritzyd
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        That's what i'm thinking too

      2. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Decent shout. Utd are a mystery atm though.

        I think Arsenal and West Ham defences are given a bit too much credit and can see both letting in a couple.

    3. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      going Salah but if I had Son it would be him

  25. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Last time asking!

    Which one??

    A) Werner + Reguilon
    B) Richarlison + Robertson

    *Own TAA, Pulisic and Hames

    1. Kip
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      The latter for me

    2. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A given your other players

  26. Kip
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Morning lads, could i get some opinions on the last WC dilemma’s?

    A) Pulisic or Grealish?
    B) Saiss + Masuaku or Semedo + Mitchell?

    Rest of the team:

    Martinez (steer)
    Robbo XXX Dallas (KWP XXX)
    Salah Son JRod Bruno XXX
    Maupay DCL (Brewster)

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Buy bruno after 3 weeks and pick both grealish and pulisic now. I can't chose one. No one can

      1. Kip
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Bruno is the placeholder for Kev. Spreading those funds too thin would complicate things too much imo.

        1. Emiliano Sala
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Let Son be your placeholder

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Doubtful Pulisic and Mitchell will start, so Grealish, Saiss, Musuaka.

    3. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Grealish, saiss, masuaku imo

  27. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who scores more this gw

    A: R.James (mitchell/burke as subs) + 4 points
    B: Salah

    Already taken 1 hit so deciding whether to field and hope that one of james/mitchell/burke starts or take another hit for kdb > salah

    1. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I reckon A but he might not even play

      1. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thats the issue...

  28. pratul09
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Grealish or Pulisic?

    1. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Grealish as Pulisic may not start

  29. smix
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    RMWCT

    Martinez
    Chilwel Sa’iss PVA
    Salah Son (c) Pulisic Grealish
    Kane DCL Maupay
    Martin Lamptey Dallas Romeu

  30. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Play three ?

    A) Justin (AVL)
    B) Saiss (lee)
    C) Mitchell (BHA)
    D) Lamptey (cpl)
    E) Soucek (tot)

    1. pratul09
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      ABD

    2. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      ABD too