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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. Good Times
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    1 week team

    Guaita
    Semedo chilwell castagne
    Salah Son zaha grealish pereira
    Kane dcl

    Thanks in advance

    1. Good Times
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Apologies for top post

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

      Like it, maybe Trossard over Pereira but only maybe.

      1. Mufc202020
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        This! Trossard or maybe Podence ?

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

    Sorry, bottomed...any thoughts on this WC?

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

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

      Looks good
      Kwp to Dallas/ayling only suggestion

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

        Thanks Sid

  3. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How is this WC team?? Any suggestions to improve is welcome.....

    Ryan / McCarthy
    Robbo / Chilwell / Saiss / Dallas / Coufal
    Salah / Son / Pulisic / Grealish / Bissouma
    DCL / Jimenez / Maupay

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

      Looks good

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

      Solid

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

      why coufal? where would. he play?

      1. FPL ElasticO
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He would be an option from GW 8 & I'm getting Antonio for Jimenez

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

          I’d rather have Masuaku

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

      you reckon he will be nailed on? good team btw

  4. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    a Jorginho
    b Bissouma
    c Stephens

    Which one for 5th mid on bench? On WC

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

      B

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

      soucek?

    3. Mufc202020
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B, would rather A but for price B

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

      B you would only kick yourself for benching Jorg penalty points plus save the cash

  5. 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
    Can do maupay and chilweel for puli and siass

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

      No you can't ones a mid and ones a forward!!!
      Great team anyway

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

        Will change formation

    2. Bill Haverchuck
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks pretty decent. I'd stick with Maupay and Chillwell personally at least for the short-term.

  6. ace3.1415
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know the link to sivert's team?

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

    most nailed on 4.5 palace defender?

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

      Sakho I think

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

    Re : Thoughts on Grealish (C) as a punt?

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

      nor bad

  9. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Ignoring the rest of the team, which combo scores more?
    A) Chilwell + JRod
    B) TAA + Trossard

  10. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Gtg?
    On -8.
    Martinez
    Chilwell,Ayling,Saiss
    Salah,Son(c),Rodriguez(vc),Grealish
    DCL,Jimenez,Brewster

    Steer,Coleman,KDB,Ferguson.

    KDB >> Bale or Pulisic worth another-4 or just play Brewster?

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nice!

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Just hold KDB ?

        1. Stockport Hatter
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yes mate

    2. DT42
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      looks good, just play Brewster.
      Wait to see how KDB injury is and how Bale looks when he comes off the bench this week

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks great mate ! GL

  11. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    1FT, have Davies and KDB

    A) KDB to Sterling
    B) KDB to Son
    C) 1 of the above + Davies to Chilwell

    If Davies stays, Ayling will play instead

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

      B

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Play Ayling.
      A or B look good.
      Prefer Son.

    3. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

      B

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

    Not sure if the right decision but transfers made.

    Mahrez/Jimmy > Son/Watkins for a hit.

    GTG?

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

    Cheers.

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I like them

  13. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) Martinez + 0.4m ITB
    B) Guaita

  14. nolard
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Son and Kane too much?

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

      I'm doing it. GL

      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I’m on it.

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

      Thanks!

      Vardy doubtful, Aguero not yet back etc....leaves me with Kane.

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

        Decent fixtures for Spurs.

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

      According this their current total. It’s a great double up 🙂

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

        Yes. Chasing past points is dangerous, but it form and fixtures look good!

  15. DT42
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    asking for friend...
    A) Konsa
    B) Dallas
    C) Ayling
    have McCarthy as GK

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ayling

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

      B

    3. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B or C

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

    Who to start this week,

    PVA (BHA) or Lamptey (cry)?

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If you have him I’d go PVA

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

      Lamptey

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

      PVA as Lamps still a slight doubt

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

      PVA as might be on pens

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

    Best Captain?

    1) Salah
    2) Son
    3) Kane
    4) Werner

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2 then 1 for me

    2. Hiddenpaw
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’m on 1

    3. Knowsnothingaboutnothing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I am currently switching every hour between Son and Kane. It depends on if you are looking for a differential or want to go with the majority, Salah will be the most picked Capt followed by Son. I want to try and go ahead of the pack and the armband is on Kane atm.

      1. DT42
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        exactly the same here.
        when we have several similar captain choices I usually pick the least owned, so Kane this week

  18. Hiddenpaw
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you take Sterling out for Son? I’m really undecided ...

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

      nope, not a chance

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

        That’s a great answer, I was thinking the same but so much Son chat makes me sway!

  19. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kevin de Blank! How many are there like me with this KDB record this season?

    Buy -4
    Captain 2(x2)
    Captain 2(x2)
    Sell -4
    = 0 (ZERO!)

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Brought in on WC in wk 2. Nothing.
      Meanwhile Fernandes,Son Hokey Cokey to avoid their points. Lol

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

    Why is Zaha flagged now when he wasn't flagged last night and wasn't mentioned in roy presser...

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

      He was mentioned. I can see the tweet on this page.

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I heard groin injury on international

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

    On WC, tips on defense please!
    Robbo, Saïss, Chillwell, (KWP, Mitchell)
    0.3 ITB
    Any change needed?
    KWP vs Dallas or use 0.2 up to Lamptey?
    Any other 4.5 or 4.0 to have?

    1. Bill Haverchuck
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not much in it between the top 4.5 options. I have Ayling, Lamptey and KWP. I think Ayling is the best of them

    2. DT42
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Lamptey is the best option to cover Chilwell next week (he plays ManU), he is also more fun to own when you watch him play!

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

    Can Mitchell be swapped to RB position with PVA back? He performed pretty well on his spell.

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

    After being talked out of playing a WC, need some help finalizing transfers.

    Ryan | McCarthy
    TAA | Doherty | KWP | Lascelles | Ferguson
    Salah | KdB | Foden | Podence | Bissouma
    DCL | Adams | Kane

    1 FT and 0.2 itb.

    KdB to Son is the most sensible transfer and I will be making that for sure. Which if these is worth a hit or two?

    A. Podence to Grealish/James
    B. Doherty to Robbo/ Chilwell/ Wolves defender
    C. Lascelles to Lamptey/Justin (Lamptey would mean double Soton and BHA defense, Would sort keepers in WC whenever I play it)
    D. Adams to Jimenez (This would only be possible if I do B with Chilwell/Wolves defender for a hit. Would also mean a -8 just to be clear)
    E. Stop overthinking and take no hit.

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

      E

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

        hits are for twits

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

          Ha-ha! Cheers mate!

  24. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    -4 G2G? Pulisic, Son or Salah for the armband? 3.3 itb to switch to 3 at the back.

    McCarthy
    TAA, Justin, Saiss, Davies
    Pulisic, Salah, Rodríguez, Son
    DCL, Ings
    (Nyland, Mitchell, Bissouma, Davis)

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nice team.
      You could stay 4-4-2 and do Ings > Kane next week as well.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah. Also thought that too. Just hate 4 at the back haha. Best captain?

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          This week.
          It’s tough.
          I’m going Son.

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

    Good morning!

    Best on WC: Saiss & Ings, or Saiss & Watkins?

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

    A) Barkley
    B) Trossard
    C) Another 6.2m MID

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

      A

  27. saurabh.06
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is vardy to kane(c) for free is a good move?
    Or should I save the ft. Currently c is on pulisic. Is Watkins and sterling are viable choices this week if not pulisic?

    1. saurabh.06
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Watkins and sterling for capt. I meant

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

      If Vardy plays that can backfire. But otherwise it's a good move..

      1. saurabh.06
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah that's what I was thinking. But not sure if vardy plays or not.

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

    Pulisic or Grealish?

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Puli

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

    Lads how's this looking for a WC team?

    Martinez
    Chilwell, Robertson, Saiss
    Salah, Son, Grealish, Rodriguez
    Kane, Calvert-Lewin, Wilson

    Forster, Saint-Maximin, Lamptey, Mitchell

    0.1 ITB

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

      Wilson to watkins, mitchell to a 4.5

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

        Yes

    2. DT42
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      damn I love this team. Best I've seen today.

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

      Have exact same team. Keep Wilson. Wondering about Saïss+Mitchell > KWP + Dallas/Ayling? Gives 2 rotating 4.5. What do you think?

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

    Who to captain:
    a) Salah
    b) Kane
    c) Son

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

      B

    2. Bill Haverchuck
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Son for me. Rested and very high in confidence

    3. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C