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Grealish the Fantasy focus as Aston Villa host Brighton

Jack Grealish (£7.6m) is by far the key Fantasy Premier League asset as Aston Villa host Brighton in Gameweek 9.

The midfielder is now selected by 40% of managers worldwide and commands ownership of 68.2% among those inside the top 10k.

Son Heung-min (£9.5m) is the only midfielder with more backing than that in the upper echelons of the game, although Grealish has been much more of a captain candidate than the South Korean this week.

7.1% of the top 10k put the armband on him as Brighton come to Villa Park on Saturday afternoon.

Ollie Watkins (£6.1m) is the chief partner for those looking at a double-up on Dean Smith’s attack, now owned by 9.2% of managers, while Ross Barkley (£6.0m) and John McGinn (£5.5m) remain on 4.4% and 2.3% ownership respectively.

Villa’s defence is still popular, with 27.7% invested in Emi Martínez (£4.8m) worldwide while 13.5% have Tyrone Mings (£5.3m).

For all the interest in Villa’s attack, Brighton are hardly on the fringes of the Fantasy picture with Mat Ryan (£4.5m) and Tariq Lamptey (£4.8m) both on 13% ownership as they turn out for the Seagulls’ defence today.

There is unlikely to be too many eyes on Graham Potter’s attack though, none of his midfielders or forwards owned by more than 5%.

Danny Welbeck (£5.5m) leads the line at Villa Park, with Adam Lallana (£6.2m) and Neal Maupay (£6.4m) operating as a two-man support act.

Aston Villa XI: Martínez; Targett, Mings, Konsa, Cash; Barkley, D Luiz, McGinn; Grealish, Watkins, Trézéguet.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Ryan; Dunk, Webster, White; March, Bissouma, Groß, Lamptey; Lallana, Maupay; Welbeck.

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

    Wonder if Barkley injury forces Grealish into midfield. Front three of Traore, Trezeguet, Watkins.

    1. Big_Bear
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I've got Barkley (and Lascelles) not idea start over here!

  2. Sarri-ball
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Werner to vardy (for fixtures)

    So can free up 3rd chelsea slot for a double up chiwell/james

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

      Interesting time to bring in a second Chelsea defender. I've had both for the last few weeks and thinking of dropping one now.

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Mendy.

      2. Sarri-ball
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Just think value over tje season but with fixtures might just hold off

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

    Grealish now playing CM 🙁

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He's a versatile chap. Not even 15 mins in.

    2. Jack Burton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He will still get points ( non owner )

    3. F4L
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He's still playing LW? Traore is central

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

    Never would have imagined a world where my sole interest in a Saturday 3pm ko revolved around a villa gk, Brighton defender and a villa mf!

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

    Best budget mid 5.8mil or less ?

    Thanks

  6. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    WELBECKKKKK GOALLL

  7. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Welbz lol

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

    Reckon this is worth WCing this week?

    McCarthy, Steer
    TAA, Zouma, Bellerin, Lamptey, Holding
    Bruno, Son, Zaha, Barkley, Bissouma
    Kane, Jimenez, Antonio

    Bank 1.4m, 1FT

  9. Nimby
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What a goal Welbz!

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

    Welbeck G

    Subject to VAR for offside

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

      He was in is own half

  11. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    lol

  12. just a man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Dat boy Welbz

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

    Go Brighton!

  14. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Lord Welbeck is back

  15. ‘Tis the Season
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Great to see Danny fit and scoring again

  16. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Oh dear

  17. AgentFern
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Opinions on this please

    1. Robbo ---> A. Castagne or B. Cancelo
    2. James Rodriguez ---> A. KDB or B. Sterling
    Kane ---> Vardy

    This for -8. Not shy on taking hits and I want to take advantage of strong fixtures for City and Leicester

  18. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Dat guy

  19. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Villa defence on WC fail lol

  20. F4L
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Lovely ball by Lallana.

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

    Welbeck >>>>> Maupay

  22. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Love Danny Welbeck

  23. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Don't mind this as a Martinez owner. Rival has double Villa defence.

  24. Herman Toothrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Oooof Daniel you naughty boy

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

    Welbeck is essential. Jump on the wagon before its too late

  26. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    That’s a delightful finish

  27. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Welbeck was impressive last week too. We might have another good value striker option at 5.5m...

    1. Big_Bear
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Any chance of pens?

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

      Black Messi

  28. Jack Burton
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    One clean sheet down one to go

  29. DycheDycheBaby
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Double Villa defence get in there

    1. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Same need a goal or pen save keep the faith haha