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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. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Why was Grealish off the pitch wtf

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

      ?

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

    How many saves is Martinez on

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      If only you had the internet

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

      60

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

    In b4 Grealish yellow

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

      ? Did he get booked.

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

        No but Im predicting it

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

      Doesn't look like a game he would get a yellow in

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

        Every game he's in looks like a game he would get a yellow in.

  4. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What more likely to happen in the next 3?
    A) Gundogan 2 goals
    B) Cancelo 3 cleanies and 1 assist

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

      B

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

      Cancelo got his annual assist today, so A.

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

      A

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

    How is grealish looking tonight lads

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

      Good, like Villa as a whole

  6. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Barkley ever get his stupid mug up once and get Grealish in.

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

    Who scores more points in the next 4 gameweeks?

    A. Kane
    B. Son
    C. Grealish

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

      Tough one

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

      A

  8. Dain Bramage
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    No better way to kick someone out of your team especially after a triple captain 12 points see ya later Jamie welcome Ollie I’ve wanted him for a while but had double up keepers with Grealish but Pope’s changed all that, I honestly think he’s best keeper in league and definitely Number 1 for England. This season for me was not taken as seriously than the other seasons because of all the shite going on. Although I’ve started to get use to it and it’s probably going to be like the way it now for quite some time and possibly maybe a break.
    To me the winner this year will be the same as Liverpool winning premier league last season. The first season with Var! It doesn’t do then justice especially after the previous season.

    1. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Winning this season is especially didiicult.

      1. Dain Bramage
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Big fingers like me I see

        1. sminkypinky
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          😀 lol

  9. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Martinez
    Konsa Holding Stones
    Salah Son Bruno Foden
    Kane Antonio Bamford

    Steele Soucek Mitchell Kilman

    Soucek to gundo and bench Bamford?

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Don't bench Bamford against this lot.

    2. M2.0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn’t be benching bamford vs newcastle

  10. M2.0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Play one:

    a) Soucek
    b) Coufal

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

      B

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

    KDB -> Gundogan now or wait?
    (before price drop and rise)

    1. M2.0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You aren’t gaining a whole lot from waiting imo, given that City have already played.

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

      Wait

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

    I think my ML leader has made a rookie error. He’s doing well this season tbh (OR 30k) but he’s wildcarded and thought he can use BB too. Only reason why he could have such a strong bench with Martinez Watkins Justin Shaw. That’s 35 points and counting...
    good for me though.

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

      It's the year of the casual...

  13. FPL price manipulators are …
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If Wilson played for Villa he'd have double the goals Watkins has.
    And to think Wilson rejected Villa for Newcastle

  14. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I want a Villa pen!

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

      As a Wilson owner I want a Newcastle pen so let’s do a deal ?

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        😆

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

    How an earth did KDB not drop last night? Let alone Gundogan not rising!

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Doesn't the red flag impact a drop, though!?

  16. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Villa players defo worth sticking with on the basis of last 2 games.

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Good side, tbh. It wasn't so long ago that they were an awful team to watch. Very attractive side to watch these days.

    2. ball c
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. Exciting team to watch.
      Plus a few double game weeks to come for them.

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

      Yea I was even considering adding a 3rd Villa. Grealish and Martinez will do tho I think.

    4. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I was getting in Targett next week now he hauls we know what’s happens

  17. Gerd Mueller’s thighs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Just realized that Wilson was playing today.

    1. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Pity he hasn't

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

    Apologies but when do the yellow cards reset, worried about Grealish!?

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      After 19 games...

  19. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    when do the 4 yellow cards of grealish zero?

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

      This

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

      He needs to survive two more games I think

    3. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      After he's played 19 games...

    4. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      When AVL have played 19 games, think tonight the 17th?

  20. M2.0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Cancelo has scored 4 goals in his last 6 years of club football.

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

      4 goals in 23 games for Portugal seems good to me for a right back. Wonder how many assists he has

  21. GoonerSteve
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    KDB to Grealish seems the obvious move.

    I've already got Son, Fernandes and Salah.

    Had Grealish earlier in the season and always planned to get back. I think he's a season keeper.

    Or should I be looking at something else? I've got ESR so could also get Madison/Gundogan or upgrade Davis to a decent forward.

    Worth the hit?

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

      The question mark over him is a yellow card. This is only his 17th game, so a yellow tonight, or in next two games, is a ban.
      That for me would be the only reason to hold off for now

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

        Good point. I think I'll wait till the game is over then, to be safe.

        What are your thoughts on Gundogan?

  22. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Mings doing his best to set fire to another CS...

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

    Villa owners so jammy to even get this game now players are hauling as well absolutely revolting luck

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Villa have been great all season though, Pereira was the real jam this week

  24. ball c
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    KDB owners who have have Salah & Bruno already.
    Who you looking to switch to?
    I’m thinking Sterling or Rashford.

    1. Dirty Harry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Gundo or Son

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

      Gundogan and Brewster to Kane

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

      I'm thinking Grealish.

  25. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What’s your guess on earliest DGW for Leeds? Thinking to do BamBam to Kane next week

    1. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Soton won, no DGW in 23, so probably in 26

      1. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks ... can sell him and no need to get him back so soon then !

      2. aleksaa2
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        They play against Newcastle in gw 20, ship him after.

  26. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Naughty Grealish there

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

    Jack looking for a card?

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

      looks like it

  28. 420king
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    WTF Grealish, sneaky elbow...

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

      wants midweek off

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

      He’s a dirty cheat, always has been. Horrid individual; needs a stronger manager.

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

    I was going to suggest the best use for Bruce would be as dog food, but I think my pooch would die on the tasteless, nutrientless slop served up.

  30. aborg
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Grealish asking for a yc