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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. Mufc202020
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Do we think Aurier or Doherty will play tomorrow?

    Bare in mind Europe on Thursday too

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

      Doherty

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

        Reason being I think his delivery from deep will be useful vs West Ham’s low block

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

    Took a drunken -16 last game week and wondered whether I should free hit. Thoughts appreciated. I went from this:

    Martínez - Steer
    VVD Taylor Lamptey - Konsa Mitchell
    Salah Barnes KDB Rodríguez - Anguissa
    Jiménez Ings DCL

    To this:

    Martinez - Steer
    VVD Taylor Lamptey - Konsa Mitchell
    Salah Son Rodrigues Bruno - Klich
    Brewster Kane DCL

    Thanks in advance

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      It’s a good team to be fair - I would just ride out the red arrow and hold on to the FH chip, it’s definitely the most useful one we have

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

        Thanks mate!

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

      No

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

        Cheers. I’ll keep away from my devices when drinking in the future!!

  3. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Just seen that the hit I have taken this week has already knocked me back 50k places

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

      not worth taking hits this season, so unpredictable

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Salah (-4) or play Bissouma. Should pay off next GW

        1. fish&chips
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Same hit for me (I assume KDB). It's a no brainer.

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

      Who was the hit for?

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        KDB to Salah a week earlier than planned

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Nearly went Pulisic

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

            KDB had to go. We will know soon who was a better pick between Salah and Puli.

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

      Ha! Imagine mine!!!

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        What rank you at?

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

          3.4m

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

    I’m on a wildcard. Am I safer to not include Justin and Mitchell due to not being nailed?

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

      Yes

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

      I think so

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Def exclude them

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

      Yes, transfer waiting to get happen

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

    Can I get opinions on this wildcard team?

    Martinez
    Zouma Lamptey Ayling
    Son(C) Salah Mané Saint-Maximin
    Kane DCL Watkins

    Steele Bissouma Saiss KWP

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      It’s a bit different, good bench strength, I like it

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        People say Dallas has more potential than Ayling but not sure there will be much in it

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

          Yeah I just fancy Ayling myself just based on the eye test. Not much between them with attacking returns in the Championship last season.

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

      Decent. Nice differentials

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

      Very nice

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

      A very nice WC team, with some interesting differentials. I wouldnt get DCL now that more than half of the website owns him but i guess you had him already?

      I like the defence different choices, would just play Saiss this week over Lamptey or Ayling. Well done, good luck.

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

        Yeah had DCL, think it's wise to have some of the very popular choices covered seeing as I do have some differentials in there. Cheers

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

          I agree, needs a combination of popular players and punts. Have the same strategy, but with different differentials.

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

      Cheers for the replies guys

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

    Ryan
    TAA/Taylor/Mitchell
    Salah/Son/Grealish/Pereira
    Kane(c)/Werner/Maupay
    (Button/Burke/Davies/KWP)

    GTG? Or anything worth a -4?

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

      Hold

  7. Party time
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Keep or sell Vardy?

      I could sell since there are better value forwards around & use the extra cash elsewhere.

      Suggestions, thanks!

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

        Tempting to sell for Kane if you have FT

      2. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Keep this GW

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

      How crazy it is to think that Grealish could score similar points as Sterling in next 4-5 fixtures?

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        It’s unlikely

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

        Not crazy at all. Raheem hasn’t been justifying his price in 2020

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

        Not crazy at all. City are crap

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

        Possible in that time. But over the season, it's Raz!

    • Scrumper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Start Podence or Brewster? (and why)

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

        Brewster.
        Sheffield Utd have got to score and no better chance than Fulham at home.

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

          This is what I was thinking - slightly thrown by seeing Podence in the Scout picks tho!?

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

        Better for me. I think he’ll score goals. Podence not even a certain starter based on what I’ve read on here.

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

          Brewster *

      3. Lev Yashin
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Brewster has been bigged up this week.

        If he turns out to be a dud, it's Podence time.

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

      A) Barkley + JRod
      B) Grealish + Trossard

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        B

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

        Cheers

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

        B

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

        B

    • Bubbles1985
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      WC Squad

      McCarthy
      TAA Lamptey Masuaku
      Son Sterling Salah(vc) Barkley
      Jimenez(c) DCL Brewster

      Forster Soucek Mitchell Dallas

      I have 1.7itb left with this so could squeeze some upgrades...

      Thoughts please?

      Cheers!

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

        Jimi (c) brave.
        Have him and never considered captaining him cos of form

        Only thing I'd consider is TAA+Jimi to Robbo+Kane.

        Otherwise good team

        1. Bubbles1985
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks.

          I keep switching between Jimi and Son to be fair.

          I'm happy with Son cover, would not want double Spurs and can easily shift him to Bale if needed.

          Have just moved Mitchell to Coady

    • Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      DCL looks fantastic but I'm going richarlison on WC. Just 0.3 between them now and you get penos for the upgrade. Plus I always love watching richarlison play.. if he blanks twice in a row I'd have no issues keeping him for the 3rd game. If DCL did blank twice I'd know id panic lol.

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He has been unlucky in the league too.

        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          True. Considering he has been unlucky and played only 3 games(last game injury) he still did really well and looked fantastic. Siggy starting worries me. Need to dig a bit more regards that

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Siggy isn’t first choice -

            Rich DCL Rodríguez
            Gomes Allan Doucoure

            This is the first choice front 6

            1. Valar(Keith)
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Cheers Miguel. Just noticed Gomez is back. Will stick to rich

      2. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        That being said if siggy continues starting I may not see any penos lol

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

        The most important stat is goals though. DCL still the better pick imo

        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          It's just been 4 games though. Over the next 10 I can honestly see Rich beating him. Dint mind DCL at 1 million less.. but with just 0.3 between them now i don't mind taking a gamble on penos and overall flamboyance. Not saying il be right. But I'm hoping I am lol

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

            Fair enough

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

        love watching him too but hate owning him, him and wilson always troll me

    • CarelessGenius©
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling in for KDB for a hit?

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

        Funnily, if Kdb was playing, I would say yes. But at the moment City look to be in a bad place. Maybe KDB to Salah/Mane/Auba/Son

    • nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Is there any nailed 4.0 defender now?

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        No

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

          Thanks!

          I have to go up to 4.5 then?

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

            It's annoying isn't it? Branthwaite could be back in a few weeks.... (ever the optimist)

            1. Miguel Sanchez
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Waste of an Everton spot

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

              Well, what can you do.
              I settled now on my team after some messing about.

          2. Miguel Sanchez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            A few 4.4s or you can get PVA so that Mitchell at 4.1 has value as his back up.

    • CarelessGenius©
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Will Zaha play?

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Nailed as they come when fit

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

        I hope so, betterr chance he will then he wont for sure.

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

        this week maybe not

    • Mufc202020
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Might just do Werner as captain...

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

        The way this season is going that could well pay off

      2. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I don’t think that is a terrible option

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

        Dont do it, have you seen him play?

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

          He’s a good player. Just been stuck on the wing due to pulsic being injured!

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

            Hm, wish you luck!

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

              Woo woooo

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

                Gratz! 🙂

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

          What a player

    • Bubbles1985
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      WC Squad

      McCarthy
      TAA Lamptey Coady
      Son Sterling Salah(vc) Barkley
      Jimenez(c) DCL Brewster

      Forster Soucek Masuaku Dallas

      I have 0.8itb left with this so could squeeze some upgrades...

      Thoughts please?

      Cheers!

    • jimmyabs1987
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Already on a -4 but now have Zaha with a yellow flag...
      Take a -8 and move on to Grealish and leave it there?

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

        No bench?

        1. jimmyabs1987
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Azate and Mitchell

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

            I think zaha will play

    • rnrd
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Van de beek bandwagon to start next week

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

        hope so

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

        I believe he ll score this GW but OGS will still keep him benched and play the incredible player named Pogba instead.

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

        why?

    • Jet5605
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Hey guys, which three defenders should start and bench order for the last two?

      A - Saiss
      B - Egan
      C - Digne
      D - Mitchell
      E - C Taylor

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

      A) Martinez + 0.4m ITB squirrelled away for a rainy day
      B) Guaita

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

        A

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

      Justin > Dallas?

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

        Yes

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

        No

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

        Yes

    • Assist me a river
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Play Konsa or Justin?

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

      Chances of either R.James, Mitchell or Burke starting?

      Cant decide whether to play the above or take another hit for kdb > salah. If i dont take the hit, i will do kdb > salah for free in gw6

    • _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Best Keeper on WC?

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

        Martinez or GUaita

      2. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Would say Guaita but they have now signed Butland

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

        I am going with Adrian.....queue lots of trolling.

        Reason being I can't see Liverpool being so open especially with Henderson and Thiago back

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

          oh nice, hadn't thought of that. A 4.5 GK behind that backline 'should' be great, even if its Adrian

    • The_FF_King
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Lamptey a better pick than KWP on wildcard?

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

        Yes

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

      Will Mitchell start?

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Prob not

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

        Possible but unlikely

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

      OK which WC team do you prefer....

      1) Adrian, Forster
      Robbo, Reguillon, Lamptey, KWP, Killman
      Salah, Son, Pulisic, Grealish, Soucek
      Kane, DCL, Antonio

      2) Adrian, Forster
      Robbo, Reguillon, Lamptey, KWP, Killman
      Salah, Son, Havertz, Mahrez, Soucek
      Kane, DCL, Brewster

      Don't really want Antonio now (but will soon), Brewster good punt for this week but not sure beyond that

      Any comments much appreciated

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

        1 is definitely better I reckon. I don't trust the playing time fully of Mahrez or Havertz. Could get Watkins for 3 games then switch to Antonio.

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

        I agree, Brewster now Antonio later
        Mahrez is a great differential
        Chelsea Mids are a total lottery
        So, 2.

    • Frucke
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Playpoden enor bamford? Currentöy on podence

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Bamford - Podence might be dropped if Wolves revert to 3-5-2

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

          Ok! Ty!

    • ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling or auba as kdb replacement?

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Sterling

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

          sterling