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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. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Will Sterling stert?

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

      Probably. No reason why he shouldn’t

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

      Yep

  2. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Please select one starter and another one for first on the bench, in case Zaha doesn't play:

    A) Justin
    B) Mitchell
    C) Lamptey
    D) Stephens

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

      Start C
      1st bench B

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

        This

      2. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        So, you reckon Mitchell doesn't start or Palace unlikely to keep CS? He isn't worth a risk to place first on bench?

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

      Start A, 1st bench D

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

    Dier doubt, would you take a hit to change Reece J. or gtg?

    Martinez
    Dier* Justin Castagne
    Son Pereira Salah James R.
    Kane Jimenez Mitrovic

    McCarthy Reece J.* Targett Reed*
    0 FT 2.6 itb

    1. Dexters Laboratory
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwell rising, R James falling.. if I had the funds I'd do it. Trying to find the best 5.5 replacement that isn't Semendo as I have him already

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

    Currently on wild card
    G2G ? or other options

    Martinez Ryan

    Van Aanholt Justin Robbo KWP Saiss

    Salah Son Grealish J.Rod Jorginho 7.6

    Raul Brewster Kane

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

      With Milivojevic out the team Van Aanholt is next in line on pens or will it be Zaha

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      7.6 itb?

    3. chriscosta
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      no for 5 mid

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

      Personally i’d ditch Ryan, Justin and Jorginho

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

        thanks kip

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

    Anyone fancy a captaincy punt in Grealish?

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

      Punty. I don't f with my captain choices.

      This causious and wise approach has seen me climb almost to 2 mil OR already!

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

      I will probably go for a differential captain this GW, Grealish is a very reasonable choice. Good luck picking captain!

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

      A good shout actually. Soyuncu is out while Evans is a doubt.

  6. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Oh it’s good to be back hey guys!!

    Martinez Forster
    Robertson Lamptey Saiss Dallas Ferguson
    Salah Son James Grealish Sterling
    DCL Maupay Brewster

    Good to go??

    Thanks

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

      Solid squad.
      Personally i went Bruno over sterling as KDB placeholder

  7. Dream Killers 2.0
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Morning all.

    Any advice on my final WC would be appreciated. Sorry to sound like a broken record...

    Martinez
    Robbo, PVA, Saiss
    Salah, Son, Pulisic, Grealish
    Kane, DCL, Antonio

    Steer, Lampety, Bissouma, Mitchell

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

      Thats fine. I like the PVA punt

      1. Dream Killers 2.0
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks.

        I think he will do well given the schedule.

  8. as33
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any nailed def for 4.2m

    1. thewakka
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mitchell or Ferguson is the closest you can find

      1. valurth
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Kilman played for Wolves

  9. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best move here?

    A) KDB & Davis -> Trossard & Kane (bench Bissouma)
    B) KDB & Antonio -> Rodriguez & Kane

    McCarthy
    Trent, Virgil, Bellerin
    Salah, Son, KDB*, Foden, Bissouma
    Jimenez, Antonio*

    Steer, Mitchell, Holding, Davis*
    Bank 0.9m, 2FT

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

      A

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

      I like A too

    3. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B, if James is likely to start today

    4. Dexters Laboratory
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A, You'll want Antonio back

    5. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

  10. ⚽️ Omardiola ⚽️
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Dears

    Kane or Aguero?

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

      Kane no brainer

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

      Kane. Kun too risky.

  11. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    WC team, all set? Enough money itb to do Son > KDB or Kane > Kun

    McCarthy
    Saiis TAA Chilwell
    Salah Grealish Son Klich
    DCL Maupay Kane(c)

    Subs: Steer Justin Bissouma Mitchell

    1. Dream Killers 2.0
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nice team.

      Just not sure about Klich.

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

        Any ideas about a replacement?

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          McGinn?

    2. valurth
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Justin will probably lose his place as well?

  12. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Guys final draft, need suggestions guys

    Martinez
    Robbo saiss dallas
    Salah son grealish Havertz/puli
    Kane dcl maupay

    Martin lamptey bissouma kwp

    0.0 itb

    Suggestions will be helpful guys..

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

      Very very similar to one of my options - I’m stuck between Hamez and Maupuy to be honest. I’m just nervous about Hamez going forward

  13. ⚽️ Omardiola ⚽️
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Dears,

    Kane or Kun?
    i have Foden & Son

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

      Kane. Not sure if Kun will even start

    2. Dream Killers 2.0
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kane for now.

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

      Kane. Wait until we can see Kun starts games.
      Kane is in great form.

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

    GTG?

    Saint players are obvious flaws but Adams might get something finally.
    McCarthy
    TAA, Saiss, Castagne
    Grealish, Son, Salah(vc) , Mahrez
    Kane (c), DCL, Adams

    Subs: Steer, Mitchell, Bissouma, Ferguson
    Starting Saiss over Mitchell, right?

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

    On WC

    (A) Chilwell and Watkins?
    or
    (B) Lamptey or Maupay?

    Its a close one but I think Villa will hurt that weak Leicester defence today but then Brighton will score today I think and have WBA at home next week.
    Decisions, decisions

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

      (B) Lamptey and Maupay I mean

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

      I’m not convinced on Chilwell given a Mendy injury so I’d probably go with option B currently - it’s one of the final options I’m considering

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

        I agree with you about Mendy but I’m thinking long term as well as for this weekend. It’s a tough one

  16. Merlinho
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Final WC choices:

    Option 1
    Martinez (steer)
    Robbo Lamptey Ayling (KWP, Douglas)
    Salah Son Pulisic Grealish Hamez
    Kane DCL Brewster

    Option 2
    Martinez (steer)
    Robbo Lamptey Castagne (KWP, Douglas)
    Salah Son Pulisic Grealish (Bissouma)
    Kane DCL Maupay

    Option 3
    Martinez (steer)
    PVA Samedo Castagne (Lamptey, Douglas)
    Salah Son Pulisic Grealish (Soucek)
    Kane DCL Maupay

    I’m a bit nervous about Hamez being a bandwagon that will drop off, and obviously risk this week given his travels, but he’s now gone up 0.2 on him since I got him.

    Also I quite like the idea of going without Liverpool defence but so many here are sticking...

    Which option do you guys prefer?

    1. valurth
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Why is Douglas there?

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

        To save me 0.1 as it’s needed in all options. Might be able to go Ferguson instead in the Maupay options, and use Stephens.

  17. vincentwsho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bench?

    A) JRod (LIV)
    B) Jorginho (SOU)

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

      B

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

        Thanks

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

      B

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

    Which defense looks better on wc
    1) Robbo dallas saiss lamptey Mitchell
    2) chilwell pva regulion lamptey Mitchell

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

      1

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

    Kane to Grealish for a hit?
    Allows me to do Wilson to Kane next week.

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

      Lol I meant *KDB to Grealish for a hit?

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

        Yes

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

        Yes if you have son

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

    G2g?

    Guaita
    TAA Robbo Chilwell
    Salah(C) Son Pulisic Grealish
    Richarlison Watkins Brewster

    4.0 Hames Lamptey 3.9

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

      Would play Hames over Brewster

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

        It's fulham. Brewster's lifetime fpl chance this season

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

      Hrod benched.
      Nice.
      GL

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

        Hey christina
        Can you help me with last dilemma?

        A) Reguilon + Werner
        B) Robbo + Richarlison

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

          something says to me you have made up your mind already...
          😉

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

            To somehow. Not sure at all. Werner should play as CF now. Different

  21. Dream Killers 2.0
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Robbo, PVA, Saiss, Lampety, Mitchell.

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      PvA, like the differential.

    2. VIRATKOHLI18
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Robbo! Really attacking, Good fixtures, Shooting a lot more, on set pieces, best defence in the league!

  22. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Good morning DZ.

    WC Active.

    A) Grealish+Brewster
    B) Antonio+Trossard

    Thanks.

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

      A if you won't be using Brewster much

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I have Soucek as my 5th mid. Will play either him or Brewster.

  23. vincentwsho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    On a wildcard....Is PVA worth the extra 0.3 over Saiss?

    Palace has good fixtures ahead, and Wolves fixtures seem to turn after a few weeks

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Could be a good shout but would not want to go without wolves Def.

      Thoughts on my lot below?

  24. George James
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    GTG?

    1.1 ITB for Werner >> Kun next week

    Martinez
    James • Lamptey • Robertson
    Salah • Foden • Son (c) • Podence
    Kane • Werner • DCL

    Steer / Saiss / Bissouma / Mitchel

    1. the divine ponytail
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      GTG. Is this a WC team?

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

      James seems insecure....

      For my back 5, I have
      Chilwell TAA Lamptey Saiss/PVA Ferguson/Douglas

      So thinking which is better

    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nice team.

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

    Captain
    1. Salah
    2. Mahrez
    3. Son

    1. the divine ponytail
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      1

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

    Watkins the best budget fwd?

  27. the divine ponytail
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    My final decision on my WC team seems to come down to

    Antonio vs Brewster.

    Please help....

    a) Antonio (next 3 fixtures not great, but that may not matter)

    b) Brewster (a unknown punt, but allows for more money to be spent on the defence

    Thanks

  28. fpork
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    1) Maupay + Chilwell
    2) Brewster + TAA

    Already own Robbo.

    1. Hig1990
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      1

  29. Fantasy 11
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hi guys .. would like to know ur opinions

    Kdb to sterling -4
    Kdb and ings to Bruno/rashford and Kane -8?

    Thanks

  30. Hig1990
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Morning, any thoughts on this WC?

    Martinez
    Robbo, Regulion, Chilwel
    Salah, Son, Grealish, Hamez
    DCL, Kane, Maupay
    (Button, Bissouma, KWP, Fergusson) 0.3 ITB