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Grealish and Martínez backed heavily for Villa’s trip to Brighton

Jack Grealish (£7.8m) and Emiliano Martínez (£5.2m) are the main focus of Aston Villa’s visit to Brighton.

The mid-priced midfielder is owned by 39.7% of teams going into Double Gameweek 24 and might be back on the left-hand side of the front-three again, based on Villa’s most recent team-sheet.

Bertrand Traoré (£5.9m) starts on the other side of what appears to be a front-three, which also contains the 22.4%-owned Ollie Watkins (£6.4m), who has four goals in his last five Premier League matches.

Ross Barkley (£5.9m) also features in midfield, which keeps Anwar El Ghazi (£5.4m) on the Villa bench.

Unsurprisingly, Dean Smith goes with the usual back-five, which contains Martínez, Matt Targett (£4.8m), Tyrone Mings (£5.4m), Ezri Konsa (£4.6m) and Matty Cash (£5.0m).

As ever, Brighton’s shape is difficult to predict with confidence but Dan Burn (£4.2m), Lewis Dunk (£4.8m) and Ben White (£4.4m) feature, potentially as a back-three.

Leandro Trossard (£5.7m) is out-of-position in the front-two with Neal Maupay (£6.1m), supported by Alexis Mac Allister (£5.3m) in the number 10 role.

Double Gameweek 24 line-ups

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: R Sánchez; Burn, Dunk, White; Alzate, Bissouma, Groß, Veltman; Mac Allister; Trossard, Maupay.

Aston Villa XI: Martínez; Targett, Mings, Konsa, Cash; McGinn, D Luiz, Barkley; Grealish, Watkins, B Traoré.

Double Gameweek 24 so far…

Ilkay Gündogan (£6.0m) was at the heart of Manchester City’s win over Spurs on Saturday afternoon.

He racked up two goals and one assist in a man-of-the-match performance, helping him to maximum bonus in the process.

The German international remains the Premier League’s top goal-scorer since the start of December, when he started taking up a more advanced role.

Of particularly note today, was the fact that he is increasingly finding those pockets of space in matches which also feature Gabriel Jesus (£9.2m) as a centre-forward.

However, Fantasy managers may be keeping an eye on Pep Guardiola’s next press conference after Gündogan was forced off with a groin complaint in the second half.

And it is worth noting that, even though he won Manchester City’s first-half penalty, Rodri (£5.3m) was handed responsibility for the spot-kick following Gündogan’s miss at Anfield.

Ederson (£6.1m) added his 14th clean sheet of the season while also earning an assist for Gündogan’s second goal.

But Ruben Dias (£6.1m) was unable to capitalise on the shut-out as he was left on the bench following his midweek illness.

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  1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez 8 saves. One more please.

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’d rather take the 11 and run than hope for 1 extra pt

      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Haha true because it can lead to a goal.

  2. BobbyV
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    HODL....

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

      Bitcoin (C)?

      1. dogtanion
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ether (vc)

      2. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        To the moon

    2. Monklane
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Glenn Hodl?

    3. dogtanion
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Buy the dip!

    4. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      HODOR

    5. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      DMND LGHTS
      BY
      HODL N WODL

  3. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez is the luckiest keeper ever. Against saints they led a charmed life and now v Brighton

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Being good isn't lucky. He's been stellar all season.

      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Not forgetting luck favors those who are good.

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

      It’s not luck. Villa set up to sit deep and limit the opposition to half chances like Burnley do. I can’t remember them conceding too many big chances

  4. M2.0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is it likely that we’ll get confirmation of DGW26 fixtures before the GW25 deadline?

    1. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      My guess is early next week

  5. Totalfootball
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who here hasnt had Martinez all season ?

    1. Totalfootball
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Me

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

      Casuals

  6. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    1 more save Emiliano

    1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Check first post on this page. We just take the 11 points and run.

  7. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Another week, another Sanchez CS on my bench 🙄

  8. Isco Disco
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    HOOOOOOOOOOOOLD EMI HOOOOOOOOOOOLD EMI HOOOOOOOOLD

  9. Meinhoff
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez best goalkeeper in PL?

  10. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is it too late to get Gundog in or have I missed the boat?

    (Please note - it would involve getting rid of a MCY def as I already have triple City) but now I’ve had enough of missing his hauls).

    I own:
    Sterling
    Cancelo
    Dias

    Thanks,

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

      I’d say missed the boat, but still worthy of bringing in i guess

    2. Davros
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Never too late as long as he’s not injured. Guaranteed 2 goals and an assist every match

    3. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Never too late to buy a good fpl asset.

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

      Bin Sterling for him and repurpose the funds for Kane

    5. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You need to be more proactive

  11. Reggie Nainggolan
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    1 more save EMI

    Cmon might as well

    1. dogtanion
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah 8 saves would actually be annoying..need 9 !

  12. Davros
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    That’s the most saves Martinez has made this season. What a season he’s having

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

      Top keeper

  13. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Cmon Martinez

  14. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Played Pope with the DGW, Benched Martinez... have no idea why, but I feel disappointed?

    1. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pope could still get more points at the end

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

      Well I’m guessing because Martinez is on for a haul?

    3. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Me too man

    4. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Because you could have used that transfer on something else..

    5. Davros
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Because your rank has just dropped?

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

    Need a CS from Pope on Weds to make this worth it.

  16. Isco Disco
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    HOLD ME

  17. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Son YC

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      SanSon*

      1. Sim Simma
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No Son

      2. Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Kenny SanSon?

  18. Aster
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Next game-Martinez out with sore hands.

  19. Baron Penguin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Had the fear of not playing Grealish/Watkins so did play them. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but playing Raphinha/Soucek instead was the sensible move. Heart beat head sadly.

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

    Villa will get destroyed by Leicester next week

    1. Esalman
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      The opposite I'm afraid.

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

        Really ?

        1. Esalman
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I think so. Last 4 matches Villa 2-1 Lei. Granted Villa lost 0-4 once but they are much better squad now.

  21. SM001
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Why did I bench Martinez?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Who could answer that question

  22. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone other than Arteta think that Leno is a better player than Martinez?

    1. Dannyb
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

    2. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You realise Martinez is 28 and had a succession of unsuccessful loan spells at multiple clubs and played well for 3 months before we had a 20 million offer for him?

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yes.
        Played really well for 3 months. Looked like he was finally becoming the player Arsenal thought they were getting when they first signed him.
        And then they sold him!

        1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          It’s 3 months. Plus we had two talented keepers who were not happy to be second choice. We had a very good offer for one of them and not the other. What were we supposed to do?

  23. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Emi save chance

    1. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Emiii save

  24. Nerdlinger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Last minute switch from Gundogan to Foden captain. There's still time but can't help but feel that was a rather silly decision!!

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

      Took a lot of bottle to do that

      1. Nerdlinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I've taken quite a few risks this season.. my gws have either been win or complete bust! Lol

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Seems so.

      I wondered about Gundog. But went Sterling ceiling.

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Worked last week for you?

      1. Nerdlinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, just gotta hope pep sticks with Phil. Gundo looks like he might be out

  25. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez 9 saves!

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

      Haha!! I love him! No I really DO love him

  26. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    ANOTHER SAVE!!!

  27. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    OMMMGGGGGGG SAVEEEE IT IS HAPPENINGGGGG

  28. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Does that count as a save 🙂

  29. Jersey Boy
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Need a time machine back to WC GW9. Martinez has KILLED me. Sick of it now

    1. Steve Chance
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ruined my season!

    2. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You and me both. Sick to death of him.

  30. Londongeezaa
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I would like to officially apologise to Martinez.

    After owning him for most of the season, I had the absolute audacity to relegate him to my bench this week. .

    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Hahaa