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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. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Grealish not doing much tracking back against Lamptey? Double edged sword.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It's not his job no? Messi doesn't track back

      1. Big Ping
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I don't think that's the point he was making bro

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Maybe. 🙂

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

    Why did I cave in and get Grealish ffs. Removing Barnes too before his haul...

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Transfering in was a good call imo. Captain on the other hand is debatable. You did a good call bringing him in imo

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

        Yes I wasn't gonna captain him tho against this Brighton defence

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

    Ffs.. Grealish should have had 3 assists and maybe 1 goal that half!

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

      Was he looking good? Just got in

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

        He created almost every chance Villa had, but Watkins fluffed 2 of them and 1 was saved off the line. And had a great shot saved from Ryan.

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

          Cheers mate, sounds promising

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

    Look at all the people crying about Grealish... nothings changed he's still a great pick and if a blank after 45 mins has changed your mind you shouldn't be playing fpl

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

      He looked really good aswell.

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

      Doesn't even make sense. This game is about points not looking good

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

        You don't get points looking dreadful.

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

        Crying after 45 mins doesn't make any sense either

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

    All my rivals own Chilwell - keeps a miraculous clean sheet.

    I own Martinez and Grealish - lose all my clean sheet points immediately.

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

      Exactly the same mate I feel absolutely sick. Half my mini league has double Chelsea defence

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

      Chelsea CS was far from miraculous.

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

        Did you watch the game? There defending was dreadful, Newcastle hit the bar etc, very lucky!

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

          There's no etc.

          They just miraculously hit the bar, that's all.

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Chilwell owner and yes there was definitely etc was a lucky cs

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

            I did. It would have been a miracle if the ball had went in not the other way around.

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

        To Welbeck of all people just to rub it in...

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

        Miraculous? What u on about?

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

        Let it go and stop banging on about it.

      5. Vlekz
          3 years, 4 months ago

          next time pay extra for that "miracle"

      6. ElChapo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Villa defensively, I'm thinking of a word, begins with s and rhymes with light, never understand the furore on here regarding martinez

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          He is the top scoring keeper in the game no?

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

          Sight?

        3. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Slight, not with Mings there.

        4. The Sociologist
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Sprite?

        5. In Bale We Trust
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah I wis we could smite them too

      7. WVA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Bloody hell people Grealish looks a great pick, unfortunately I own him so you're all screwed though

      8. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Barkley nooooooo 🙁

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

          ???

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

        Dont know if I should press the wildcard button or not?

        Plan was to do it this week but team is not looking that bad.

        McCarthy Steer
        Telles Targett Lamptey Justin Coufal
        Son Bruno Rashford Grealish Bissouma
        Werner Jimi DCL

        If not playing WC I can do Jimi > Vardy for free. But ofc I want a lot of city and maybe Salah back in the team...

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Wait for the doubles

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

            You mean playing it in gw 16? When are the doubles?

          2. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            No doubles before the 1st WC goes

            1. BenDavies
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              but we will know when the doubles are by gw16, can use the WC to plan ahead

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                Rather better points now.

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

                  You think it could be better to wc now and catch the fixture swing?

        2. No Salah
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Great team
          Jimi to Vardy is a great move.
          No meaning wildcarding above

          See how city plays today

      10. Rash
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        4 players in this game( grealish martinez lamptey target)with target being the latest recruit.. not going well so far

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

        Only heard half the statement thought it was Lamptey

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

        Villa over 1 xG against Brighton so it seems like they've been unlucky so far!

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

        Veltman on. Lamptey in attack now surely

      14. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        White CDM Gross CAM Veltman CB

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

        Konsa goal

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

          Traore a

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

            Useless really

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

        sorry I told someone to sell Konsa
        i take back my words

      17. dark91
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Konsa G

      18. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Irritating

      19. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Lamptey always looks epic but Brighton can't defend

      20. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Next time Daniel 😉

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Hahaha. Good one. I like it. Keep them coming 😉

          P. S. Still time

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

        Konsa ! Get in ya big lump !

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

        At least no CS for Lamptey now

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

        Brighton CS gone. Phew! /Lamptey bencher

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

        Everyone stealing the points off Jack now 🙂

      25. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Konsa my baby i love you

      26. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Lamprey still better than Messi?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Lamptey*

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Better than Coufal ? 🙂

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

        First goal a defender has scored for Steve the spud this season

      28. Steinburg FC
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        YES KONSA!!!!!!!

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

        Perfect goals for non owners of this game. F me sideways

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

          Even better for konsa owners