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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. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Grealish or Bale in for KdB?

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

      KDB is likely to be back next week. Are you going to reverse the transfer after this game week

      1. Fernando Torres
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Is he back next week? I thought it was a few weeks out?

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

          It’s a few weeks. I’d sell

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

          He's not back next week

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

    Anyone keeping KDB to avoid a 4 point hit and playing someone of their bench?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Might play Podence

      Already on -4

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

        I’m playing Bissouma and it’s fine. Seems like KDB has picked up a minor injury and the FPL community is panicking - I’ve seen people take multiple hits, play wildcards when they could just do an easy switch to Sterling.

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah panicking is a big thing on here.
          Though I considered a -8 to get rid of him.
          But will stick it out.

    2. Cruz88
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Me, and Brewster

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

      Considering he has become an £11.9m Milivolevic this season even when playing, I would say.

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

        *sell

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

        Hahah

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

      cant decide. I have already taken a hit so its either i hope one of james/mitchell starts or take another hit for kdb > salah.

      -8 feels wrong!

  3. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Already on a -4 and now KDB out.

    A) Play Podence?
    B) Take another hit?

    Thanks in advance.

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

      Dont take hit

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

      A

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

      A

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

    On WC.

    Would you have Son or Havertz?

    Son seems like the obvious pick, but Havertz is a differential and I like the Soton fixture over Son's WHM.

    Have Kane or Pulisic.

    Thanks.

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

      overthinking just go Son

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

      Son by far dont overthink this one mate

    3. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      This is a very easy question to answer

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

      Son easily

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

        Thanks all.

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

    a Jorginho - have made 0.1m so far on him.
    b Bissouma - sensible choice
    c Stephens - budget squeeze

    Which one for 5th mid on bench? On WC

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

      bissouma

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

      B

    3. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Has to be Soucek!

  6. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I'm i wise starting brewster over saiss?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Fulham at home is best opportunity for Sheff utd to get goals

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

        Although you can see it opposite: SHU away is the best opportunity for Fulham to get a rare cs

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

          Fulham will not have a cs this season
          Lol

  7. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Play 1:
    A. Dallas
    B. Lamptey
    C. Mitchell

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

      A

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

      dallas

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

    Too early to get PVA?

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

      It is always too early. Because he is not worth it

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

    Would appreciate some help here..
    Dier doubt, James may not start would you take a hit or gtg?

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

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

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

    Chances of Reece James starting?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm starting him but don't have much hope.

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

        yeah also doubt he starts

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

    GTG?

    Martinez
    Robbo Castagne Lamptey
    Grealish Salah Hames Son
    Kane (c) Wilson Maupay

    Steer, KWP, Anguissa, Kilman

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

      Yes

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

        Thanks!

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      GTG. Same team except my backline is TAA Semedo Lamptey.

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

        Thanks!

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

    This is my dilema... I really can't decide... the liverpool double seems like more fun... but I don't know why... Votes please to sway me!

    A) Robbo + TAA + Trossard
    B) Robbo + Chilwell + JRod

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

      I'm on B

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

      I would go with B, even if I am not going for Chelsea players yet. Team is not settled yet.

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

      Thank you both

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

      I have TAA on WC with Reg as placeholder for Robbo and 1.5m itb

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

    Wildcard team ready to go!

    Martinez, Forster
    Robertson, Chilwell, Dallas, Masuaku, Robinson
    Salah, Son, Jamez, Grealish, Soucek
    Kane, DCL, Maupay

    Main person I'm sad to miss out on is Pulisic, but don't want to drop any of the other mids!

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

      Love it! But is Soucek a waste of funds on your bench? Realistically, Is he ever going to play for your team?

    2. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’d have puli over hamez. I think puli will outscore him over the season but clearly no form to compare

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

      I would wait a bit on Pulisic. He just got back from injury.

    4. Boz
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Like it. Could downgrade Soucek to 4.5 and James to Puli?

    5. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Doubt anyone will read this since I'm so late...

      But thanks all for the responses!

      I see a possible future where Brewster comes in and Soucek gets games for me.

  14. DAVESAVES
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughs on this WC?
    Nothing in the bank.

    Martinez Button
    TAA Chilwell Dallas Lamptey Ferguson
    Salah Son Pulisic Grealish Bissouma
    DCL Kane Antonio

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

      Solid.
      Not sold on Antonio only.

  15. Easy Cheesy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Relieved I’ve got through IB without TAA, James, Foden and Podence dropping in price. Feels a good result given my fear at the start

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

    Martinez
    Robertson/ Arnold/ mings/ Chilwell
    Mane/ son/ Grealish/ Pulisic
    Werner/ Richarlision
    Brewster
    How is this wc team?

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

      Amazing. I wished I could have this team

  17. Boz
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) Trossard + Brewster (352)
    B) Maupay + Bissouma (343)

    Kane and DCL other fwds

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

      B but only just

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

      B until we know what to expect from Brewster, but I see the temptation

  18. The_FF_King
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Here’s my wildcard team:

    Martinez

    Chilwell, TAA, Lamptey

    Salah, Grealish, Son, Jrod

    Maupay, Kane, DCL

    Martin, Dallas, Bissouma, Mitchel

    0.1 ITB

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

      Any better options than Biss as a sub midfielder for 4.6 or under?

  19. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Play Podence or Brewster?

    1. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’m going brewster. I have jimi though

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I don't have Jimi.

  20. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone keeping KDB to avoid a 4 point hit and playing someone of their bench?

    I’m playing Bissouma and it’s fine. Seems like KDB has picked up a minor injury and the FPL community is panicking - I’ve seen people take multiple hits, play wildcards when they could just do an easy switch to Sterling.

    Please enlighten me if I’m missing something that is clear and obvious here.

    1. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I had no spurs so just put in Son to overcome my fears

  21. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    My team is riddled with dilemmas and I’ve already spanked my WC

    Taylor - Burnley all over the place
    James - lost his starting place
    Justin - about to lose his spot, Leicester a defensive mess
    KDB - injured
    Pereira - West Brom looking worse as each game passes
    Saiss - rumoured to be losing his place

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

      Saiss will stay.
      Pereira is the heart of WBA's attack and on set pieces.

      The other issues are of concern.

    2. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Bit of planning required but not a complete disaster

  22. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I know the true fantasy fans are in here at this time in the morning.

    Some advice, last decisions:£1.4m ITB

    Team
    Martinez, McCarthy
    Aurier, Justin, Lewis, Chilwell, Mitchell
    Salah, Zaha, James R, Son, Jorginho
    Kane, DCL, Maupay

    Do I:

    a) Jorginho OUT Foden IN
    b) Mitchell OUT Telles IN
    c) Martinez OUT Fodder 4.0 IN meaning Jorginho OUT Grealish IN
    d) Zaha OUT Grealish IN

    Also, do we think Aurier is not a safe bet?

    Cheers

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      D if free

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

      Don’t make any of these moves for a hit

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

        Otherwise D if free as our FPL friend has suggested

      2. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        No I am on Wildcard. So can do a few of them. Really fancied Zaha as a differential but now worried he wont play!
        Had Grealish in for him and stupidly took him out Thu night for Zaha. so lost 0.1 if I bring him back! Doh

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

      I'm not a Zaha fan for FPL, so you can guess my suggestion. Aurier is not a safe bet - you're right .... will share too much time with Doh.

    4. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Agree on the morning shout. Less shouty and aggressive posts as well which helps

      1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I should probably ditch Mitchel if on wildcard,?? maybe Justin (though think hes safe for another 3 or 4 games at least)

  23. The_FF_King
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any suggestions? Any better options than Biss as a sub midfielder for 4.6 or under?

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

      Nah

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

      Biss is best

    3. Mr Bird
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Bissouma is the best pick but Stephens is a playing 4.4m if it’s bench fodder you’re after

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

    Guys on a wc bissouma or stepehens and save 0.1m?

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

      Stephens

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

      Bissouma

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

      Bissouma without a doubt if you have a terrible third striker

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

      Biss

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

      Biss because actually playing.

  25. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who is on pens for villa?

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

      Have a look at Set Pieces

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

      No one knows

  26. Puntillimon
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any fellow kane captainers?

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

      Hello hi

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

    Is Semedo worth the extra 0.4 over Saiss?

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

      Not for me.
      Semedo have't delivered yet.

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

    Very tempted by Aguero on WC instead of Kane, but Spurs fixture this week looks good.

  29. SomeoneKnows
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Still can't make up my mind regarding Castange vs Chilwell ...

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

      I went Chillwell on WC

    2. Mr Bird
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Leicester are injury ravaged right now so Chilwell is the better option for now

  30. Lazerball
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Final wildcard decision:
    A. TAA Trossard Brewster
    B. Lamptey Grealish Maupay

    I have Robertson & Watkins. If A plan would be to rotate Brewster and Soucek. Thanks!

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

      I went B.