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Spurs host Fulham in Blank Gameweek 18 as Villa fixture postponed

Fantasy Premier League have been subjected to yet another spin of the fixture-dice as Blank Gameweek 18 changes complexion once again.

Just over 24 hours before Tuesday’s 16:30 GMT deadline, Aston Villa’s meeting with Tottenham Hotspur was officially called off.

That means no midweek fixture for Jack Grealish (£7.7m), Ollie Watkins (£6.1m) and Emiliano Martínez (£5.1m), three popular Fantasy assets.

However, Harry Kane (£11.0m) and Son Heung-min (£9.8m) remain viable options for Blank Gameweek 18 as their home meeting with Fulham was added as a replacement for the Villa game.

Considering how short-notice the fixture is for the Cottagers, both of Spurs’ dynamic duo are certain to wrestle their way into the captaincy conversation.

They both registered double-figure hauls in their last home Premier League game, against Leeds, and could benefit from Fulham’s short turnaround.

Meanwhile, it also means that budget options such as André-Franck Zambo Anguissa (£4.5m) and Ademola Lookman (£5.0m) have been added to the pool of players who could help managers in Free Hit squads.

The secondary knock-on effect of today’s fixture changes also impacts on Double Gameweek 19.

That is because Fulham’s Friday-night meeting with Chelsea has been delayed until the following day, kicking off at 17:30 GMT now.

As this was the opening match of Double Gameweek 19, it looks as if the deadline for that round will move to 11:00 GMT on Saturday morning ahead of Wolves’ lunch-time meeting with West Bromwich Albion.

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  1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Guys, Which one would you do, both are for a -4 hit.

    A, Martinez out for Leno ( and keep )
    B, Watkins out for Wilson ( and change again to Antonio in GW19 )
    C, Do nothing

    1. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Ned to c team mate

    2. mdm
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      C

  2. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If anyone doubts Bruno, just watch this compilation - technically head and shoulders above anyone in the league https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWiy5VARcKg

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

      I think pens should count for less than 1 goal. In FPL, but maybe in football as well.

      1. Bruce Lee
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thank God you're not at FIFA

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

          Maybe you have to take 2 pens per foul in the box (which should be a D), each worth 0.5 goals. 2 Different penalty takers.

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

        3 points for a pen goal, regardless of player position. Same bonus as assists. 0 points for missed pen.

    2. Right In The Stanchion
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Apart from KDB, Salah and Mane. Half his goals are pens.

      These United fans living in a dream world.

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

      career highlights haha

  3. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Saka or Gundo on FH as 7th attacker..?

    1. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Feel like rather city double defense and KDB so I’d take Saka

  4. Caleb's Kitties
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Saiss or Dier?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Both

  5. deshawn7
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Team gone to shambles with Villa match postponed and DCL out
    Took a - 4 hit already, no FH

    Martinez Johnstone
    Robbo Cresswell Justin Dallas Saiss*
    Soucek Bissouma KDB* Bruno* Son*
    DCL Bamford Kane*

    Only 5 players now... Should I
    1) Activate WC to sub DCL, Bissouma and Justin > Laca, 4.5m mid and Stones?
    2) Take another - 4 for DCL > Laca
    3) Keep and hope for the best in DGW 19?
    4) Any other suggestions

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Get a city def for a hit maybe and you're good.

      Or could FH if you don't wanna -8

      1. deshawn7
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        No FH unfortunately sigh

  6. Yankee Toffee
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    We'll have more pressers tomorrow before the deadline tomorrow, right?

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I’d imagine so lad.

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Chairs.

  7. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Finally decided to pull the FH trigger.

    How does this look?

    Leno
    Cancelo, Stones, Dier
    KDB, Bruno, Son, Rashford, Smith-Rowe
    Kane, Wilson

    Bench: Steer, Yedlin, Mitchell, Brewster

    1. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good gl

    2. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Very nice. Have exact same except Tierney for Dier.

      1. Jimjam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate - I wanted Lloris and Tierney but the budget wouldn't stretch!

    3. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Have just realised Wilson should be Lacazette! Oops!

  8. Jamie_GAWA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FH or not?

    Stones
    Dias
    Bellerin
    KDB
    Fernandes
    Son

    Thanks

    1. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      If you can get Kane I wouldn’t but seems light atm tbh

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldnt.

  9. KDB4PREZ
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Would you take a -4 for de gea? Have no playing keeper and can go without FH

    1. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Only if you want him long term not worth a -4 and a future transfer otherwise. If you do actually want him no better time

  10. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Wildcarded in GW16 and initial plan was like everyone to do FH18 and BB19 but with all this corona around not so sure that is sensible move and also I dont even like this weeks fixtures that much for using FH. The team is all set for BB19 but can I save FH with only having this six players?

    Cancelo Lowton
    Son Bruno
    Kane(C) DCL

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

      I see 5 players. DCL is out.

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Wow didnt know that. Even better then cause I can do -4 and have 7 players. That basically solves my dilemma. No FH for me. Cheers mate.

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      5* DCL is out

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry my mistake. Will transfer him out and then make new post with 7 players. Cheers.

  11. yakirh
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which is better? (FH)
    A. Lacazzete + Stones
    B. Jesus + Saka

  12. crxtchplz
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FH or no FH?

    X
    Dias - Stones - Taylor* - Robinson
    De Bruyne (c) - Fernandes - Son
    Kane - X - X

    X = blank. Can get one more player for a -4.

    Help appreciated. Left thinking about it much until today, finally seems safe to start deciding...

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Good situation. Dont use FH.

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

      I wouldn't free hit that, personally.

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

      Don't do it, team will be ok imho

      1. crxtchplz
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thinking along the same lines. Thanks all.

  13. winchester
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    How's this lads? Rate my free hit team, cheers!

    lloris
    cancelo awb tierney saiss*
    bruno kdb rash son saka
    kane

    Have only fodders on bench.. risky move? 4-5-1 a good move?
    *stones instead of saiss?

  14. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this FH? Tried not to overload on any team (apart from City):

    Leno
    Stones - Dias - AWB
    Son - Bruno - KDB - Neto
    Laca - Kane - Wilson

    Bench: Kilman - Mitchell - Cooper

    Thanks

    1. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Personally I prefer Man Utd / Spurs/ Arsenal defenders instead of Wilson and Neto and go with 4 or 5 at the back

  15. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Why is Sterlings xG/90 lower than last season?

  16. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    haven't been around the last 1-2 weeks.

    From 9 bgw players, now I'm left with 4, amazing season so far!

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Oh no 🙁

      1. seewhyaxe
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        it's okay, chip activated and actively copying people's teams now lol.

  17. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Can’t believe I just brought in Lookman on WC 😀

    1. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nice punt,probably on pens too

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe you should look again?

  18. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Still better to wait before activating FH?...
    KDB and Wilson rising would price me out of my perfect team

    But is there a chance still that Leeds vs Southampton moves to 18?

  19. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Don’t forget Douglas at 3.8 guys 🙂

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nailed in my team.

      Cheapest bench is 16m if playing a back 3, 16.4 if playing a back 4 for anyone interested.

  20. JELLYFISH
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FH activated

    Leno
    Dier Stones AWB
    KDB Rash Bruno Son Saka
    Laca Kane

    G2g?

  21. Dele
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Ramsdale on anyone’s mind? Surely this is the game for Sheffield to get a result.

  22. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    All set up nicely for first Shu win and Brester goal

  23. blauriecon
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    GTG?
    Ramsdale
    Dias Holding Saiss Stones
    DeBruyne Fernandes Rashford Son
    Kane Lacazette
    4.0 Smith-Rowe Brewster Mitchell

  24. JAYPEE
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this FH team:

    Darlow
    Cancelo Tierney Dier Holding
    KDB Fernandes Rashford Son
    Kane Wilson

    Forster, Mitchell, Smith-Rowe, Davis

  25. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Should I use my WC to navigate 18/19? No FH left...

    Fabs* Steer*
    Zouma* Robbo* Cancelo Stones Mitchell
    KDB (C) Bruno Son Alzate* Soucek*
    Bamford* Kane Welbeck*

    If Welbeck and Alzate both don't start, I'll have 7 players in GW18...If I WC I can manage 10/11 and then 14/15 for a BB in 19.

  26. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    My Mitchell only bench FH. Too risky?

    Darlow
    Cancelo Tierney Stones
    KDB Bruno Son Rashford Saka
    Kane Wilson
    (4.0, Mitchell, 4.3, 3.8)

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      People will say yes because of the unpredictable nature of the season but I think you are fine. Its a free hit, want to maximise it best you can pal.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Love the username 🙂 best album
        Ever!!!

        1. Weak Become Heros
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Still listen to them to this day.

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

      No Man Utd defender?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Are they defensively strong now?

  27. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is the Villa City game in doubt in the DGW or should they be recovered by then to play?

    Id rather not shift Martinez out of my team for a -4 this week but could move to DDG who has a good BGW fixture and DGW.

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Many saying that is doubtful here as there's not enough time to recover. No word yet though. I'm keeping Martinez for now if that helps.

  28. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Can I get away without playing FH with only SIX??

    Stones, Cancelo
    Bruno, Son, KDB
    Kane,

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      They are a core 6. Id say you could get by..

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ta

  29. yakirh
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Captain Kane or KDB?

    1. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Im on KDB, but it could well change

    2. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      KDB for me.

  30. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I hope my Smith Rowe pays off vs the Saka route
    just because I cant afford the latter!:D