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Benitez provides injury updates on Richarlison, Coleman and Pickford

The most-played fixture in English football history, Aston Villa v Everton, brings Saturday’s Gameweek 5 action to a close.

Kick-off at Villa Park is at 17:30 BST.

Everton were already without the sidelined Dominic Calvert-Lewin for tonight’s match but Rafael Benitez has been hit by a further three injury blows in the run-up to the trip to Villa, with Jordan Pickford, Richarlison and Seamus Coleman all absent.

“With the tackle of Tarkowski, Richarlison was complaining about his knee during the week and he couldn’t do it.

“Pickford has a problem with his shoulder, he couldn’t do it.

“Seamus Coleman. At the end of the training session, he was a little bit tight, he felt his hamstring.

At the moment we think it would be 2/3 weeks minimum [for Richarlison, Pickford and Coleman] and after we will see.” – Rafael Benitez

Asmir Begovic, Alex Iwobi and Salomon Rondon start in place of that absent trio but there have been no other unenforced changes from the win over Burnley on Monday.

Dean Smith makes one alteration from Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Chelsea, with goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez returning to the starting XI in place of Jed Steer after completing his 10-day quarantine period in Croatia.

Emiliano Buendia is also back but only makes the bench.

GAMEWEEK 5 LINE-UPS

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Targett, Konsa, Mings, Luiz, McGinn, Watkins, Tuanzebe, Ings, Ramsey

Subs: Steer, Buendia, Traore, Young, Nakamba, El Ghazi, Hause, Bailey, Archer

Everton XI: Begovic, Keane, Allan, Gray, Digne, Mina, Townsend, Doucoure, Iwobi, Godfrey, Rondon

Subs: Lonergan, Kenny, Holgate, Gomes, Gordon, Davies, Branthwaite, Simms

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  1. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Did people actually buy gray with those stats?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Unsustainable over performance means very little to some people

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        This

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I assume you haven’t been watching the game. Ignorance is bliss I guess.

    3. jay01
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hes had a fantastic return for his orice and im keeping him there

    4. Ruminating Llama
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He doesn't need to score every week for that price.

    5. Thanos
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Do you expect a 5.6m player to return every week then you are mistaken. He's been playing pretty well.

    6. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I went cheap in midfield with gray raphinha and sarr so I’ll take 25 points between them. For 5.5 I think gray is worth a punt, esp with Norwich next

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

    People will get loads of Villa players in on WC this week and then Villa will get tonked by United next weekend.

    1. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Villa might get into a shootout with them if they play with this level of confidence and clinicality.

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

    No Bailey assist for Digne OG?

  4. Walter White (WW)
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Same old Begovic

  5. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I now have four players with 5 points, if I get one more do I win Fantasy 5?

  6. QueefParkRangers
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Digne big -1

  7. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I knew there would be goals in this game, but didn’t think they’d all be Villa!

  8. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Digne is such a moron LOL should I laugh or cry

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Has to be the ultimate FPL troll.

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Feel Jota is running him very close for that title!

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

      cry a river

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Lol, great comment

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      😆

    3. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Love it.

    4. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Haha. I've had an absolutely stinking wildcard so far, but because I was able to get rid of Digne, I'm calling it a massive success.

    5. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Outstanding.

  9. Thanos
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bailey broken

  10. Liberate HK - antichinazi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Did Gallagher peform well in the game vs Liverpool?

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes he was excellent.

  11. fn.jota
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    best forward for GW6 and GW7

    A) jimenez
    B) pukki
    C) other

    cheers

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Uh what price range??

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Can't be A. When was the last time he had a shot on goal?

      Not sure of budget so hard to answer.

      1. fn.jota
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        yeah its in bad form i noticed too... i need to sell adams today before price goes down

    3. fn.jota
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      8.6m sorry

    4. Goodfeathers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think you may need to reword that question..

    5. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Antonio

      1. fn.jota
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        not enough funds unfortunately

        1. fn.jota
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          i was seeing bad.. i have funds for antonio.. maybe i will go for him

  12. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bailey wagon derails

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Indeed!

  13. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Just bought Bailey FFS.

    1. Thanos
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      You can't be serious dude 😆

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Lol

    3. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Lol, same same. 😛

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Are you for real?

    5. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wow

    6. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Trigger happy

  14. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Gray 90'

  15. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ahhh Bailey. That is gutting for the lad.

  16. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Honestly considering but would you take digne out for -4?
    Also anyone considering Antonio over Ronnie for captaincy?

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No. He’s got Norwich at home. People are yes.

  17. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bailey wagon lasts about as long as concord

  18. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bailey wagon over

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Beatles

  19. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    is bailey son of patrick evra? They look the same

    1. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Oh wow, yeah he really does

  20. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    The irony for us Gray owners, he was inches away from a goal and 8 points, Cash goes up the other end and scores and all of a sudden it's 3-0.

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He’s played well, Everton fallen apart after the goal.

    2. Thanos
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Although it wasn't a straightforward chance but he should have score tbh. Not much pressure on him.

  21. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bailey not walking too badly. Might be okay after just 2-3 games

  22. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Gallagher an option starting next week? Or wait?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Great option.

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely.

  23. OneArseneWenger32
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Save to say digne will never be an owned fantasy asset after Norwich next week

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He was already questionable but Townsend has ruined him completely

      1. OneArseneWenger32
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        This

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      People will take hits to get him out before Norwich

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Damn right.

  24. 3 A
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    At this rate Bailey should get 10 points per 90 minutes.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Remember Eduardo?

      1. 3 A
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah. Just joking. He is not a good pick for me until he start regularly.

  25. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ashley Forever Young replaces Bailey

  26. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    "Lucas Digne is FPL fool's gold". Repeat ad nauseum, until you never buy him ever again. Every f*cking time. Rant over. Catch you in a few years.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Jota?

    2. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers

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

      I learnt my lesson after nearly bringing him in again this season.

    4. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He’s dogsh*t and I fell for it again.

      Shame on me.

    5. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Even though my last 2 seasons have been Shite... I always saw got the better side of Digne. Haven't owned him this season.

  27. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Douglas luiz has been excellent today

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    2. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He's an excellent CDM in all honesty

      1. Free Hat
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah. But last season not so convincing imo. This game truly excellent

  28. jay01
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How are there 4 subs?

    1. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      One was concussion

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      McGinn concussion.

    3. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Mcginn was concussion sub perhaps