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Grealish, Watkins and Martínez start in final Double Gameweek 19 match

Aston Villa make one enforced changed to their line-up as they host Newcastle United in the final match of Double Gameweek 19.

Just over a week after the round began, Newcastle’s trip to Villa Park brings the curtain down on one of the most memorable Double Gameweeks of recent memory.

And Fantasy managers could be in store for some serious action considering how promising Villa looked at Manchester City midweek.

John McGinn (£5.5m) is the only one to miss out from the trip to the Etihad Stadium having picked up his fifth yellow card of the season.

Which allows Dean Smith to select from most of his key personnel tonight.

Marvelous Nakamba (£4.3m) comes into the midfield alongside Douglas Luiz (£, with Jack Grealish (£7.7m), Ross Barkley (£5.9m) and Bertrand Traoré (£5.9m) in front of them.

Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) is the only FPL midfielder with more assists at home than Grealish this season, who was sold by over 150,000+ managers for Double Gameweek 19.

With Barkley and Traoré holding onto their places it means for a second successive benching for Anwar El Ghazi (£5.8m) so all eyes will be on any Villa penalty if it is awarded before the Dutchman takes to the field.

Matt Targett (£4.6m) has recovered from the knock that forced him off against Manchester City, enabling Smith to go for his first-choice back-four.

It will be interesting to see what formation Newcastle will adopt following their 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in a recent switch to a so-called ‘more attacking 4-4-2 system.

Andy Carroll (£5.2m) and Callum Wilson (£6.6m) keep their places but Joelinton (£5.7m) drops to the bench as Steve Bruce asks Miguel Almirón (£5.6m) and Jeff Hendrick (£4.6m) to provide the width tonight.

Aston Villa XI (4-2-3-1): Martínez; Targett, Mings, Konsa, Cash; D Luiz, Nakamba; Grealish, Barkley, B Traoré; Watkins.

Newcastle United XI (4-4-2): Darlow; Lewis, Lascelles, Schär, Manquillo; Almirón, Shelvey, Hayden, Hendrick; Carroll, Wilson.

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  1. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hello everyone!

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      FFS 😆

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

    Bye Bye Pompey

    1. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Leave it to the professionals.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I'm bored of it

        1. Black Knights
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Spamming ‘bye bye Pompey’ is essentially the same, though.

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

      Play up pompey

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

      One team in Hampshire !!!!

      Blue Army !!!!

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

    What position did Gundo play when he came in? Same as lately?

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      1. John Nerdelbaum
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Jarvish is that you?

      2. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        The old ones are the best

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

      Still waiting for a real response here -_-

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

    Cheltenham defending better than West Brom will midweek

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Big Sam already in the Cheltenham dressing room!

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Tough luck

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

    90 mins for Foden is worrying...

    1. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Owning Foden is the worry. Hate that I do already.

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

      Nah he is 20 years old can play 3 games a week & party the other four

  6. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Watkins finally scored today?

    1. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      scores?

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

      Amen

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

      Just imagine...

    4. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I haven't cut my fingernails since he last scored and I won't after today

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

        I'll cut'em now! Thanks Ollie

  7. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Gundo comes on for an assist

    The final part of the trap is complete

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Whic City players are you planning to get?

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Gundo 😀

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Hahahaha! Let's do it brotherman!

          1. Steve The Spud
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            I’m torn between gundo and son, no spurs is worrying and this feels like an easy move to son

            Or I can do vardy to Kane this week and assess mid options

            1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Extremely tough call to be honest with no Spurs. But if you look at it purely based on opposition Gundo should be the one to get this GW. Spurs next. I am doing the same.

    2. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He’s a big step up on the El Gahzi trap I already fell into.

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

    Hate that Foden's not nailed.

    Hate that Vardy is forcing me to make a transfer.

    God I hope Gundogan doesn't let me down vs. WBA 🙁

    1. Klip Klopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I've got Foden and I'm buckling up for the ride. What's happened with Vardy?

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hernia issues.

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

      Sticking with the (C)undogan?

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I haven't actually bought him yet. Tempting. But so is (C)ancelo.

  9. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I've fallen behind due to not playing my Wildcard. Luckily I didn't have KDB. Any advice on my next moves?

    Martinez
    Coufal / Chilwell / Cancelo
    Salah (c) / Son / Bruno / Foden
    Kane / Bamford / Antonio

    Bench: Foster, Dier, Bissouma, Douglas

    A. Chilwell --> Stones
    B. Dier ---> Stones
    C. Anything else?

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

      A

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

      save this week

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

      Chilwell to Stones I would

  10. jammie26
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Grealish hattrick ta

  11. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    4 Grealish Goals and a Martinez CS and 2 pen saves and I'll be in the 100 club. Fingers crossed.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      There's always next GW pal 🙂

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Got to stay optimistic. This gameweek has almost made me want to pack it in for good.

  12. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which one to come into my team for KDB? Not a fan of city replacements.

    A) Grealish (depending on tonight)
    B) Maddison
    C) Rashford
    D) Barnes

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Grealish with 4YCs and 3 games left including tonight is off putting. Don't like Rashford when playing RW as he is better on the left. Prefer Barnes over maddison based on stats as he seems to get more touches and shot in the box

  13. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Random fact: Watkins is close to a price rise

    1. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      random fact Benteke has a better goal per minute ratio than Watkins

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

    I’ll be back at 9.30. Hoping for 4-2 Grealish and Wilson double

    1. jammie26
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Replace Wilson with Watkins

  15. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Son over Gundo for KDB a no brainer? Gundo can come in GW21 if he isn't a trap

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I would say Gundo this week. Son next. At 5.5 there isn't a lot to lose.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I'm still not convinced with Gundo. With Liverpool struggling and probably going to go all out to score will play into Mourinho's hands. Spurs can exploit the def and score on the counter.

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I think Klopp will do everything to not lose. WBA also try to do that in every game but just don't manage to execute it. Gundo as 8 with pens should be better,

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Liverpool can't afford another nil-nil. There will be gaps. Fodens 90 mins tonight is concerning. City need him to break through the lines against WBA. If he doesn't start I think City will struggle again and could be a low 1 or 2 nil score

            1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              City has enough creativity to do that. But then your argument for Son is probably right too. I still would go with a City mid vs WBA.

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

      If it was, there wouldn't be all the discussion on it. Gundo allows upgrade to Kane.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I will have enough itb if I go with Son to transfer Vardy to Kane

    3. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kdb to gundo
      Adams to Kane next week locked in

      Gives me for gw 21
      Salah bruno grealish Gundo
      Antonio bam Kane

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

    Need 37 points from Grealish and Martinez tonight. Lets go.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I need 43. Quietly confident.

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      For 150? Not counting the -8 then? 😉

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Well I need 43 for the 100

        1. Black Knights
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah i was replying to Bobby.

          I’ve seen you mention your stinker. No good but don’t give up, you’re never far away from an upturn in fortunes (hopefully).

          1. Mr. O'Connell
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Andy Carroll auditioning for the Triple Captain chip tonight

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

        Feck the hits.

  17. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Took a -12 and went from 260k to 150k + grealish and Martinez 😀

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cool story

    2. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Thank you sir!

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

      Nice

    4. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Funny......you said you took a -8 3 days ago

    5. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Congrats

  18. GE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    1) KDB -> Sterling
    2) KDB -> Gundo this GW and Brewster —> Kane next GW
    3) Something else, suggestions?

    (1FT, 1.4 itb)

    Martinez
    Dias/Cancelo/Coufal
    Salah/KDB*/Bruno/Son/Soucek
    Antonio/Bamford

    Bench: Messlier, Dallas, Targett, Brewster

    1. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Looking at the same moves
      Kdb to gundo
      Adams to kane next week for me

  19. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Looking forward to a Watkins hat trick tonight

    Of missed chances

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

    Well well.. My game week comes down to 3 villa players. Imagine saying that at the start of the season.

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

    Foden chances of playing the central KDB role while he is out for six weeks?

    1. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      90 mins worrying as he started last game too

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      25% tops
      Not his natural position

  22. Djemba-Djemba
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If you are having a bad week just know that I tripled captained salah this past GW

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

    Who played the KDB role today against Cheltenham and how did Gundogan look when he came on

    1. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Got an assist and was making good runs in the box, defo coming in for me

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

      Foden was the one if you watched the game head shoulders above

  24. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Wilson due a jammy pen.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, with Martinez saving it.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Please this!

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

        I just wet myself.

  25. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Wil lolly Trashkins do something?

    1. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You jus be quiet

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Run around a lot. No extra points for that.

  26. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Close cup tie
    Who wins
    Me. 10 + Watkins + Konsa
    Or
    Him. Grealish + Martinez

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

      You'll win as Watkins will make sure Grwalish blanks.

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        True

    2. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You easily.

  27. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Go mental Grealish

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      So red card yeh?

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

        No, thinking more Overlook hotel mental.

        Chasing Shelvey with an axe.

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          :crazy: 😆

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

    So anyone now thinking Foden over Gundogan or stick with plan?

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

      If Foden was nailed he would be a no brainet pick. But doubt is there

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

        Brainer

    2. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Still prefer Gundo a little bit tbh. Both are punts at that price point though

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Both.

      Both playing in the most attacking team at the moment with a title charge on and best fixtures to come.

  29. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Bennyboy in tears when Trashkins blanks again...

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Great top post 😆

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

        😎

    2. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I don’t even have him lol
      Got grealish and Martinez