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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. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Are people on FH going with a playing reserve GK like Sanchez or Areola or going fodder?

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

      Non gk for me but 3 playing bench on the other hand.

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

      DDG in my xi, Guaita on my bench at the moment

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

      Fodder

    4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Playing back up

  2. United20
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FH or not? Thoughts appreciated

    Dier Holding
    Fernandes Son KDB
    Kane Brewster

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

      Think you should there, can't imagine a better opportunity for it to be successful.

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

      Id say you need a City defender.

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

      FH

  3. 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, as has been discussed on here by plenty.

    1. United20
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I would say wildcard. But then again, you have the big hitters and 2 city defenders.

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Similar to mine, but I have Holding over Stones. Thinking of hitting WC button too - what would be your WC team?

  4. davewg59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Kane or Son captain?

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

      Kane.

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

      If close the mid

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

      Kane (C)

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

      Gotta be honest, I think every game is in doubt.

    2. Uncle Gamst
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      They’ve moved the Villa v Everton match from Sat to Sunday 17/1 so they must me reasonably confident that Villa will be ready to play well before the City match on Wed 20/1

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

        Thanks mate.

  6. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Any chance DDG gets rotated with Hendo this week?

    1. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Unlikely but a greater possibility than Leno or Lloris for example

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

        True

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No

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

      I dont think so i get impression degea league hendo cup keeper

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

        Thought this looked like it was

  7. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Chance of an Aurier start? Feel like he's a better option than Dier for this week for only .1 extra

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

      Why risk it

  8. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    For next gw only. Is Saka better option than Zaha?

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

      Not IMO, Zaha far superior in decent form and on pens

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

      Yes.

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

    G2g anthing worth a hit

    Degea
    Bellerin/dias/stones/dier
    Kdb/rashford/son/saka
    Kane

    Bench
    Forster,targett,watkins,jwp,banford

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

      Wheres Bruno?

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

        Its not a freehit team. Not had bruno all season 2 stubborn 2 take in now lol

  10. Dybala10
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Money no object, who's the one City defender you would opt for on FH and why?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cancelo

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

      Cancelo has looked unbelievable recently, so attacking

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

      Cancelo more attacking only played 45 mins yesturday came off with dias/kdb so will play

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

      Cancelo

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

    A) Darlow and Holding
    B) Areola and Stones

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

      A

  12. DIMITRIS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Select one for C :
    A) Sterling
    B) Bruno
    C) Rashford
    D) Son
    E) Martial

  13. WE GO FOR IT
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Pick one:

    A. Rashford + Shaw + Brewster (Sub)
    B. Lacazette + Cancelo + Smith-Rowe (Sub) [Have Dias already]

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

      B

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers! 🙂

  14. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    McCarthy, Forster
    Robertson, Cancelo*, Coufal, Targett, Lewis*
    Salah, KDB*, Bruno*, Son*, Soucek
    Adams, Brewster*, Bamford

    2ft 0.1 itb

    I have 6 players for GW 18. Lewis a doubt.

    A FH
    B Lewis > Yedlin and just go in with 6 players
    C Targett > Mari and go in with 7 players
    D both B and C

    Probably captaining KDB

  15. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Pretty set on this is a FH team. Extremely template but can’t really go wrong

    DDG
    Cacelo, Dias, Tierney
    KDB(C), Bruno, Son, Saka
    Kane, Lacazette, Wilson

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, looks perfect.

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

      Rashford over Laca/Wilson?

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I would prefer him over Wilson but dont see how I could afford that

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

      Safe and easy, like it.

      Currently looking at ESR over Saka and scrounging some money from defence to allow Wilson to Rashford, if you're interested in fitting them all in.

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, Im not exactly “chasing” so just need a solid score this week with no need for anything to punt heavy.

        I must not have good TV because im miles off having Rash over Wilson!

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

          Mines not great. Been talking to Geoff and the options he has available with his TV are mouth watering.

          I can manage (with my average TV):

          DDG
          Dier Stones Holding
          Bruno KDB Son Rashford ESR
          Kane Laca

          It's a cheap backline but covers the main CS shouts at least. The attackers can do th damage

          1. Bubz
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Ah I cant go without Cancelo, he is going to get a monster haul ome of these days!

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

      I’d try to have Lloris instead of DDG

    5. WVA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Looks nice, not a fan of Wilson especially with the slight doubt.

      Lloris
      Cancelo Tierney AWB Saiss
      KDB Bruno Son Zaha
      Kane Laca
      4.0 ESM Mitchell 4.3

      You prefer Wilson Saka over Zaha Saiss?

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I think I prefer Wilson Saka. Whats the doubt you speak of?

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

          He's got some sort of injury and was left out last game as a precaution

          1. Bubz
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Ah didnt realise that

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

              I'm sure he'll be fine but there's a slight doubt

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

      The template seems to be 5 mids though with Rashford over Laca?

      I like your team too

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hmm prefer Laca to Rash personally. Burnley won’t be pushovers

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

      close to my non fh team!

      No GK
      Cancelo, Dier, Taylor*
      KDB(C), Bruno, Son, Saka, Burke*
      Kane

      Laca/Wilson/Tierney/Dias/DDG vs Dier/Taylor/Burke...

      Hmm.. maybe I need to rethink holding the FH!

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah thats a pretty good non free hit team!

    8. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I am so similar!

      Lloris
      Cancelo Stones Tierney
      Saka KDB(c) Bruno Son
      Lacca Kane(vc) Wilson

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nice

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

        Like this a lot

  16. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Just to clarify ,

    If i use FH this week .. will i get free transfer carried to next gameweek .. ?

    So if i use FH , will i get 2 free transfers next gameweek ?

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

      No, just the 1

  17. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Only game moved, so FH incoming for me.

    And how bad is the DCL hammy?

    1. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      "Only" ?? That was meant to be Villa.

  18. southernrocker1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    How confident are we that Laca starts, considering he's usually a bench player?

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Very considering hes been scoring all their goals recently

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

    Rashford or Lacazette?

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

      On FH

      1. HaveYassineChikhaoui
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Depends on rest of the team, but Laca is on fire atm, and I'd only punt on him now if ever, Rashford more of a long-term option.

    2. LC1
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Rashy

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

      Rash

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

      Straight up its Rashford but Laca much cheaper

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

    I’m still afraid to press the FH chip haha!

    But worried I could forget tomorrow !!

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

      Set a reminder or put a post-it note on your bathroom mirror.

  21. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Martinez* ¦ Forster
    Maguire Holding Lascelles
    Salah* KdB Bruno Saka
    Kane Wilson Watkins*
    ¦ Taylor* Coufal Soucek

    1 FT, 1.3 ITB

    Original plan was Taylor -> Cancelo/Dias
    Willing to take a hit. Suggest a transfer?

  22. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Laca in a lot of FH teams for good reason, but, is he absolutely nailed? Looks like he’s been benched 3 of the last 5 GWs?

    1. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Should start. Him and Wilson are the only real options up top and even with the benching risk I would prefer Laca.

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        excluding Kane ofc!

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Scored 4 in the last 3. Doesn't really matter what came before that.

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

      Was benched for FA Cup fixture, came on and provided the all important assist. 90% certain he'll lead the line with Saka and Auba on either side.

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

      I don't think he's nailed, because of the reasons you said.

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

      It's plain to see they play better with Laca in the team. He was rested v Newcastle and came on when they couldn't kill the tie. He is sure to start.

  23. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    No FH team

    Areola
    Cancelo Dias Dier
    KDB Bruno Son Rashford Stephens
    Wilson Benteke

    Dallas Bamford

    Will do
    Wilson Son Benteke> Vardy Ings Raphinha (-8) Next Week.

    Thoughts??

  24. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I have both Kane and Son, looking to move one for Salah after this GW.

    Would you rather.
    A) Kane and ESR (Fodder) in a 3-4-3
    B) Son and Brewster (Fodder) in a 3-5-2

    A - obviously gives an extra mill or so to invest else where in the team, but he has pens.

  25. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FH G2G. ??

    ddg
    Cancelo holding diaz
    Razhford kdb(c) son bruno saka
    Kane wilson

    1. quayle99
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      looks good

  26. quayle99
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Play 2:

    A. Saka
    B. Zaha
    C. Foden
    D. Neto
    E. Smith Rowe

    1. Kante Touch This
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      CE

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

    Is it 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?

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

    Thoughts on Foden for the FH lads?

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

      Too risky for me

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

    Captain:

    A. KDB
    B. Son
    C. Kane
    D. Bruno

    1. quayle99
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I have them all and going Kane.

  30. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Lloris
    Cancelo Stones Tierney
    KDB (c) Bruno Rashford Son Smith-Rowe
    Kane Wilson

    0ITB hows she looking?