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One change apiece for Villa and Southampton as Walcott starts over Redmond

Bertrand Traore (£5.9m) has been handed his first league start since signing for Aston Villa, replacing Trezeguet (£5.4m) for Sunday lunchtime’s hosting of Southampton.

Head coach Dean Smith had stuck with the same starting XI when facing Liverpool, Leicester and Leeds but has opted to select the summer arrival from Lyon.

The back five have kept three clean sheets from five matches, a total only passed by a Wolves side who have played seven times. Emiliano Martinez (£4.8m) is FPL’s highest-scoring and most-selected goalkeeper, boosted by his penalty save against Sheffield United.

Ahead of him, both Tyrone Mings (£5.2m) and Ezri Konsa (£4.7m) have already contributed a goal to Villa’s impressive start, whilst talisman Jack Grealish’s (£7.3m) 24-point haul against Liverpool has played him into almost 30% of teams.

That incredible 7-2 victory over the champions also brought a goal from Ross Barkley (£6.0m), who provides an interesting cheaper route into the Villans midfield. With consistent minutes and the possibility of penalty duty, the loanee could soon be an enticing option.

The big question is whether Patrick Bamford’s (£5.9m) hat-trick for Leeds last week has brought them back down to Earth after a 100% winning start.

Southampton’s only change is to replace Nathan Redmond (£6.4m) from the side which beat former leaders Everton 2-0 at St Mary’s. The winger missed earlier matches due to an ankle injury but remains on the bench here, with Theo Walcott (£5.8m) taking his place.

With knocks to only Moussa Djenepo (£5.4m) and Will Smallbone (£4.5m) and a lack of match fitness for new signing Mohammed Salisu (£4.3m), manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has also been able to name consistent line-ups.

The clean sheet against the Toffees was their third from four matches, responding brilliantly to their 5-2 collapse against Tottenham in Gameweek 2.

This has provided regular returns for the popular Alex McCarthy (£4.5m) and Kyle Walker-Peters (£4.5m), although the latter has already collected three yellow cards.

Up front, only a trio of strikers have amassed more points than Danny Ings (£8.5m). Despite a large pre-season price hike, he still provides a reliable option up front for Fantasy managers. His 22 goals of last season have been added to with four this time, taking a break last week to assist both goals against Everton.

ASTON VILLA XI (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; Douglas Luiz, McGinn; Traore, Barkley, Grealish; Watkins

SOUTHAMPTON XI (4-4-2): McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Vestergaard, Bednarek, Bertrand; Armstrong, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Walcott; Adams, Ings

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  1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Even Adams got an assist now..
    Do somethings Ings :/

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

    So Pickford hasn’t turned out to be a good differential this week then...

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      ... this week?

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

    Predictions for the Newcastle v Everton game? Anyone feel Newcastle could get the upset here or think Everton will still be too strong?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Newcastle could do alright. Its not a strong Everton team. Hard to call this one.

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      1-1

    3. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Newcastle win and Saints go 2nd. 10-0 newcastle please

    4. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2-1

    5. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      3.1

      Or 2. 1

      Either way!

    6. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nailed it 😉

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

    How is that an Adams assist!

    "If an opposing player touches the ball after the final pass before a goal is scored, significantly altering the intended destination of the ball, then no assist is awarded"

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It was a handball from a Adams cross.

      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        And, so are they saying that handball didn't significantly alter the intended destination.

        Other rule.
        Earning a free kick . Are they saying Che earned that Fk , and in which case you then apply the top rule

        1. potatoace
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I don't care anymore
          Ings scores!

        2. Pipermaru
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          In the event of a penalty or free-kick, the player earning the penalty or free-kick is awarded an assist if a goal is directly scored, but not if he takes it himself, in which case no assist is given.

          1. potatoace
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            I've already addressed this.

  5. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Don't even think Pickford was dropped due to form. If the VVD thing didn't happen he'd still be starting, think his mental health is a bit low from all chaos surrounding it.

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think hes just bad and ancelotti knows that

      1. Reeker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Disagree an an Everton fan. Think the fact that he had to hire extra security for his house. Best to just give him a break

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If true that’s disgraceful from Liverpool fans, quickly becoming the most toxic supporters in the league

      1. Salan
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Mind you words.

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Mind you grammar

      2. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Morons never change

      3. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        They always have been although they've always considered themselves to be the best.

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I agree. He's never had any form, so it can't be a factor.

    4. PogChamp
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Agree. Some of the abuse has been awful. Terrible tackle but it was an accident.

    5. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      All the neanderthals sending him and his wife threats, given what’s happening in the world, is classic kopite behaviour.

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Loads of bald lads named Craig

  6. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Let's go Ings!

  7. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A Grealish goal and assist and a Martinez penalty save. and it will be all good again.

  8. Mile Plankton
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bought Grealish last week, bought Martinez this week.
    Sorry guys

  9. Joey Tribbiani
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    auba (c) next week

  10. mookie
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Can anyone figure out who plays where in that Everton midfield?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It’s a bit of a mess.

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Is it a 442? Gomes surely not part of the front three.

      1. mookie
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Let's say Delph plays on the left, who will play on the right? I see 4 CMs+ Siggy who kinda is also a CM.

        1. Lazaretti
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Iwobi and Bernard on the bench.

    3. Ali.h
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ancelotti's famous Christmas tree.
      4321

      1. mookie
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Doucoure and Siggy the advanced mids?

        1. Ali.h
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I think so, maybe Gomez instead of doucoure

  11. Old Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    So Pickford's finally been dropped - not that anyone has him,. Perhaps now England will have a better keeper.

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Still England’s number 1 and proud

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      With Pope his only competitor that’s now playing, he should keep the spot.

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Most owned goalkeeper in FanTeam...

    4. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Rested for one game according to Carlo.

  12. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Love to see that little rodent Pickford dropped, horrible man, overrated doesn’t deserve a starting berth

    1. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Liverpool fan?

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What makes him horrible? Genuine question

  13. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    wow, that Everton side looks kak

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      They will win the league

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        They won't though.

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          i know

    2. djoker_nole
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      it is bang average

  14. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Digne essential with the clumsy scummer finally dropped?

  15. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    F off McCarthy...

  16. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Grealish 1 goal and 1 assist denied

  17. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Grealish so close

  18. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Let's go Alex!

  19. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    How many minutes before Grealish get his YC/RC?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      89th min Jack yellow nailed on

  20. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    WHY does always GKs make monster saves against my players. Grealish so unlucky not to hauls last game and this game. 100% luck game FPL

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Whaaaaaa

    2. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Better save this one, that little FFS weiner Brostan is gonna be fuming lol

  21. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thinking about either keeping FT, or Robo to WH, or Grealish/Hamez to Ziyech. Thoughts?

    1FT and 1.6 ITB

    Martinez
    Robo/Reguilon/Chilwell
    Salah/Son/Hamez/Grealish
    Kane/DCL/Bamford

    Martin/Kilman/Mitchell/Stephens

  22. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Please do something Ings and Grealish

  23. Hattrick Harry
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Villa burnout and Smith is as good as gone

  24. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Grealish with two pretty big chances for goals/assists.

    He's so involved. And it's so annoying that he doesn't get that ball across the line.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He needs better players around him. Grealish only gets points when the players around him also play well. He can't do everything by himself.

      Looks like Barkley, Watkins and co really are Championship players.

  25. Joey Tribbiani
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    take Barkley off set pieces pls.

  26. FFFoxy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Wildcarding Guaita in for McCarthy GW3 might be my worst (Most painful) FPL transfer ever. Who else feels the Guaita pain?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

  27. All Hail K
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    The way this year's been going plus all the dire Everton comments, we know a 5-0 Everton win is coming.

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      As long as DCL gets all 5

      1. All Hail K
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Plus I just sold DCL...

        1. Simon69
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Dayum

  28. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    So Ancelotti wasn't spoofing... Balls out, Dallas!

  29. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    1 more McCarthy save for the save point would be nice

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      .. and a couple of bps

  30. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    DCL wont score again for like 11 weeks

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It's possible.

      Or he could get 2 today?