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Antonio returns for West Ham as Hourihane replaces Barkley in Villa midfield

Michail Antonio (£6.2m) makes a much-anticipated return to the West Ham as they host Aston Villa in Gameweek 10.

The Fantasy Premier League forward makes his first start since Gameweek 6, tasked with leading the Hammers’ line on Monday night.

Unsurprisingly, Sebastien Haller (£6.1m), who scored just once in Antonio’s absence, drops to the bench while Pablo Fornals (£6.5m) and Jarrod Bowen (£6.3m) staff the flanks.

David Moyes retains faith with West Ham’s three-man defence, which has kept clean sheets against Fulham and Sheffield United.

That means Aaron Cresswell (£5.2m) remains on the left-hand side of a centre-back trio with Angelo Ogbonna (£4.9m) and Fabian Balbuena (£4.4m) while Arthur Masuaku (£4.5m) and Vladimir Coufal (£4.6m) provide the width from wing-back roles.

Aston Villa’s starting XI is mostly as it should be, the only change an enforced one, owing to Ross Barkley‘s (£5.9m) injury last time.

Bertrand Traoré (£5.9m) came on for the former Everton man in Gameweek 9 but it is Conor Hourihane (£6.0m) who has been given the go-ahead from the start on Monday night.

West Ham United XI (3-4-3): Fabianski; Cresswell, Ogbonna, Balbuena; Masuaku, Soucek, Rice, Coufal; Fornals, Antonio, Bowen.

Aston Villa XI (4-3-3): Martínez; Targett, Mings, Konsa, Cash; Hourihane, D Luiz, McGinn; Grealish, Watkins, Trézéguet.

Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 10

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

    (C) Salah, Bruno, Grealish, KDB or Werner?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      KDB

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      KDB.

    3. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      KDB for safety, Werner or Grealish if you want to be outside of the box.

  2. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Trying to fund moves to bring in Fernandes, which would you prefer?

    Kane & Burke > Brewster & Bruno (playing 352)

    Or Werner & Grealish > Bruno & Antonio

    Martinez (Steer)
    Coufal - Cancelo - Lamptey (Taylor & Dallas)
    Salah - KDB - Grealish - Soucek (Burke)
    DCL - Werner - Kane

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I did the first option for KDB this week. but i also have Son so I felt comfortable about losing Kane

      1. Kodap
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah i don't fancy losing Kane against Arsenal, considering how they're playing too...

        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Werner has Leeds at home and Grealish has Newcastle at home....

          Just save mate

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

      1.
      But Kane loves the NLD

  3. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Will Hamez/DCL let me down again v Burnley?

    Have pencilled in Hamez to Jota the following week for Fulham with the fixture swing (other priorities I think this week)

    1. BooYaKasha
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Big flop incoming, typical Burnley

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Burnley 1-0 masterclass incoming

  4. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Is this a good route do get KDB in?

    Vardy, Ziyech > Wilson, KDB (-4)

    Martinez
    Chilwell, PVA, Lamptey
    Salah, Ziyech, Grealish, Bruno
    Vardy, DCL, Bamford

    0.4 itb
    1 ft
    Cheers!

    1. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      subs: button/Dallas, Coufal, Gordon

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

      Brady’s fixtures though

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

      You shouldn’t lose Vardy with his easy fixtures coming up

    4. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Salah > KDB for free as controversial as it is ...

      1. Plant Based FPLer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Salah looks hungry. He practically scored this weekend as well.

        That being said, I had Mitrovich all the way up through last weekend so what do I know.

  5. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Which combo ?

    James and Lloris or Reguilon and Mendy?

    Rp

    1. TOLV TUMS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A)

  6. TOLV TUMS
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Aguero back this weekend?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      What’s it matter? Bad luck with all things considered

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Pick*

        1. TOLV TUMS
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          He might enjoy a visit with Fulham

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

        Considering that he has been injured and working back to full fitness?

        1. TOLV TUMS
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          So they consensus seems to be that he’s not back this weekend - check

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

            No. I was asking why "he's a bad pick all things considered".

            Anyway... Wait to see what Pep says.

  7. Zalk
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Coufal is pronounced Tsoufal, right? Just wanted to get that out there.

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

      sounds like a company who make frying pans

      1. TOLV TUMS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Tsou-Fal

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Tsu-fal?

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

            Sue-Phal

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

        Anyone doing Bruno to Salah ahead of GW12?

    2. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Why would write the pronunciation out with a silent T?

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

    Any chance of a Cresswell attacking return?

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

      Maybe assist from corner

    2. Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      If Bowen stops taking all the set pieces, yes 😉

  9. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    A) Fernandes
    B) KdB

    1) Bamford
    2) Antonio

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

      AB

  10. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Doing Bowen -> Jota after CL for free will give me this team. Solid right?

    Martínez
    Lamptey - Chilwell - Robertson
    Jota - Grealish - Son - Fernandes - (K)DB
    Bamford - Vardy

    (Steer, Cresswell, Brewster, Mitchell)

    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Wow Our teams are so similar

      1. Salarrivederci
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Hope your rank is better than mine though 😀
        Kinda feel like Lamptey > Cresswell next GW

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

          Cresswell is not a value pick mate - he's not on corners anymore I don't think, you'd be better off with Masuaku or Coufal and save the extra dosh

  11. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Good to go ? 🙂

    Martinez
    Dias - KWP - Lamptey
    Salah - KDB - Bruno - Grealish - Jota
    Vardy - Bamford

    Button - Taylor - Mitchell - Davis

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

      Looks good on paper

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes solid team

    3. Dele
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Solid

    4. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers all

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

      Really really good but when Christmas period comes you are in trouble with that bench.

  12. TOLV TUMS
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Tough one

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

      Congratulations.

      1. TOLV TUMS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Hahaha reply fail

  13. leocarter27
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bit stuck on what to do? 1FT 2.4 ITB

    Martinez / Forster

    Zouma Dias Konsa Coufal / 3.9

    Bruno Salah Son Soucek / Barkley*

    DCL Kane / Brewster

    Transfer ideas

    A) Barkley to Grealish
    B) Brewster to Wilson
    C) Other (suggestions)

    Cheers

  14. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling or KDB?
    Kdb is safer bet but Sterling is differential.

    2nd question - is this good way to get either of them? Ziyech+Kane to Kdb/Sterling+CWilson

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

      I've already ditched Kane and will move Ziyech out after Leeds to can't argue with that

      KDB for me the better pick, depends how much you are chasing in ML's for example but KDB will get more points this season

  15. abhirup780
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Just realized, my rival captained Sterling with Grealish VC.

  16. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Late to the party but get in Grealish!!

  17. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Antonio or Wilson in for the foreseeable?

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

      Wilson if he doesn't have the rona

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Shoot just seen all that. Should have confirmation pre deadline

  18. Dele
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    KDB, Salah, Jota, Bruno, Son

    How do I fit Grealish in?

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

      Son out

      1. Dele
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Son against Arsenal...

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

          It's potentially Toon U18's

    2. Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Personally I feel like Robertson + Jota covers not owning Salah

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

        I have both so should have no problem

    3. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Don’t for now. Bangingggg midfield, bloody hell. How’ve you even managed that? I’d need to downgrade DCL/Robbo/Cancelo just to put out a 451 with that

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

    Team currently for GW 11:

    Martinez,
    Chilwell, James, Coufal
    Ziyech, Grealish, Bruno, (K)DB,
    DCL, Vardy, Bamford

    3.1 ITB

    Bank the free transfer and do DCL > Wilson and Ziyech > Salah GW12?

    Just hoping there aren’t too many rises on Wilson/Salah that end up pricing me out

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

    Anyone doing Bruno to Salah ahead of GW12??

    I’m missing out on KDB for GW11, which is going to be a nerve racking experience!

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

      Why miss out? Take A hit if you want him long term

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

        Or two

  21. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Next week need to bench one of Zouma, kwp, Lamptey. Who?

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      KWP

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

        So you think Brighton are more likely to score at home than Southampton away GB?

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Slightly. The stats support it.

          Also Lamptey has better goal threat .

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

            Agree about Tariq pushing forward more even though kwp was unlucky last time not to score.
            Didnt check the stats.
            Cheers mate! 🙂

  22. fc_skrald
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Strategy for my Jiménez transfer is ready - if there is a price fall before the deadline Antonio will come in. If not it will be Ings.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Danny’s back?

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

      Make the early transfer to get the player you want.

    3. TOLV TUMS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Did you know Jimi was in hospital with a head injury?

      1. FPL.team
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Probably why he's getting rid.

  23. leocarter27
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What transfer sounds better?

    A) Barkley to Grealish
    B) Brewster to C.Wilson

    Thanks

    1. FPLMACKEM
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A Barkley is out for a few weeks.

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

    Looks like Grealish is saving my season again

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A casual pick too...

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      such a casual

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

      1 goal saves your season?

  25. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Kane to Vardy or CWilson? Both on pens, nice fixtures in nect few weeks.

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

      I would go Wilson. Enables more elsewhere.

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

        keep for Arsenal

  26. Stoic
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on Chilwell to James to free some cash to bring in KDB in a -8
    Ziyech+J.Rod + Chilwell to KDB + Soucek + James

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Find another way. If you want James, get him alongside Chilwell, not instead of.

      I'd free cash elsewhere for KDB.

      1. Stoic
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thats the problem. No other way

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Don't like it tbh

  27. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Which one do you prefer GW11-12:
    A. Son (ARS cry)
    B. Werner (LEE eve)

    1. TOLV TUMS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A) for me

    2. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B, Leeds and Everton right now have weak defense

  28. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling to De Bruyne for free?
    Yes or no?

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      seems smart given fixture and sterling not being fit.

  29. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    everyone feel free to buy Antonio asap, I need those price rises before eventually selling 🙂

  30. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Antonio off , what to make of that

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      not fit I imagine, whu were pretty useless going forward. . immediate returns from the sub too!