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Villa v Man Utd team news: Ronaldo’s absence explained, Digne starts

The most-captained ‘active’ player of Double Gameweek 22 is absent from Manchester United’s matchday squad this evening as the Red Devils prepare to face Aston Villa.

Kick-off in the Midlands is at 17:30 GMT.

Cristiano Ronaldo was handed the armband by over 1.5 million Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers in Gameweek 22, with 52% of the top 10k doing likewise.

He missed United’s cup clash with Villa on Monday as a precaution because of a hip issue but returned to training later in the week, with Ralf Rangnick saying in Friday’s pre-match press conference that he expected him to be fit for the weekend.

But he’s missing altogether at Villa Park, with FPL owners facing an anxious wait to see if he recovers for the match against Brentford on Wednesday – and Rangnick would only say that he was “hopeful” that that would be the case:

“With Cristiano, it’s unfortunately still the same problem with his hip flexor. He couldn’t train yesterday, and I had a conversation with him. After training, we decided that it doesn’t make sense if he’s not feeling fully fit to take the trip here. It makes sense to have treatment at home and then hopefully be available again for the game on Wednesday at Brentford.” – Ralf Rangnick

Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Marcus Rashford also miss out because of illness and a dead leg respectively, while Harry Maguire, Phil Jones and Jadon Sancho are only among the substitutes after their own recoveries from injury.

“Aaron (Wan-Bissaka) unfortunately is ill, that’s the reason why he couldn’t travel with us.

“Harry (Maguire) was out for two weeks, I’m happy to have him back in the squad again but I decided to stay with the two central defenders that played on Monday. With all the games coming up in the next couple of days, it’s most likely that he will play again then.

“Marcus (Rashford) conceded a dead leg two days ago in training. At first, it didn’t seem to be that bad, but overnight it got worse and he couldn’t train yesterday.” – Ralf Rangnick

All three of Rangnick’s changes from Monday’s cup tie are enforced, with Rashford sidelined and Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay suspended. Teenager Anthony Elanga, Alex Telles and Nemanja Matic come into the side.

As for Villa, one of their new signings starts and the other is on the bench.

Lucas Digne makes his debut and replaces Matt Targett at left-back, while Morgan Sanson is in for the suspended John McGinn in midfield.

Philippe Coutinho has to make do with a place among the substitutes.

DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 22 LINE-UPS

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Sanson, Douglas Luiz, Ramsey, Watkins, Ings, Buendia

Subs: Steer, Targett, Young, Coutinho, Hayden, Hause, Chukwuemeka, Archer, Iroegbunam

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Varane, Telles, Fred, Matic, Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes, Elanga, Cavani

Subs: Heaton, Henderson, Jones, Maguire, Mata, Lingard, Sancho, Van de Beek

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  1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Cancelo perma VC for the rest of the season?

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Over TAA and Salah?!? 😉

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Don’t cap and vc in the same team or fixture.

        1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          What city player would you (c)?

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Sterling or KDB

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Why not Bruno? 🙂

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

        I think Bruno only scores big these days when CR7 doesn’t play.

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          So do I. But when Liverpool get their defense back and start keeping clean sheets, Trent is still the more attacking one. And since these "perma Captains" have been general idea for years and one season Maximus Bonimus Pointimus thought it was generally approved as good strategy by everyone barring me, I thought this was a joke. Perma C Salah has been strong idea here this season.

          1. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Having said this, perma VC is not ta good idea, but he must never be forgotten when choosing VC. On bus team C Salah and VC Cancelo.

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

    If I make the transfers glaring at me (30 minutes pre-deadline, surely), I'd have nobody to bench

    ASM vs Leeds
    Maddison vs anybody (Brighton)
    CR7 vs Hammers
    Jota vs Palace
    Dennis vs Norwich
    Foden vs Southampton
    Bowen vs Man U
    Coutinho vs Everton

    So many stuttering defences... Maybe ASM first sub?

    1. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      ASM or Coutinho.

      Also, I see WHU totally flustering Ronaldo, FWIW

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

        Fair point, thanks. They might need their best CBs back for that, though

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      bowen or antonio for me look like the best picks this week. Maybe Saka after that along with tierney

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        is it bad to say i'd bench ronaldo?

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

          Nothing's too crazy this season, to be fair

        2. NorCal Villan
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Definitely a strong consideration

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

    Jesus framing Christ can’t believe that Everton is so bad and that I have Gray

    1. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Even autocorrect is against me ffs

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      *titty framing

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Go frame yourself (in Al Swearengen voice)

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

      Gray unlucky not to have scored in the last two to be fair

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah he got pretty good ratings just there is something wrong about that team, bad karma or I don’t know

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You’ve been flamed.

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

      Benitez won’t last past this weekend and you would then expect a reaction.

    6. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Well, he was a carpenter.

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        So was grandpa

  4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    If you, like me, suffer from benching Ramsey and Gallagher I recommend watching The North Water. Best series in years!

    1. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Is there a law in England requiring Stephen Graham to be in the cast of everything?

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, the Graham act of 2004. However he is great and plays a small part.

        1. NorCal Villan
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Big fan of his work, he’s always quality

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

      Nobody could have predicted that Ramsey haul. Out of nowhere.

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        No it was completely random of course. Need to see it as a promising future collaboration with Coutinho. Steal at 4.5

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

    Top 10k average - 25
    Ffs board average - 61

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

      Can all change when / if Ronaldo and Kane haul in midweek games

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

        Though I am on 50 with 8 to go 🙂

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

      Standard. It’s usually only those with bragging rights that post their scores.

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

        19 with Dennis (c) and 10 to go.

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

    Tentative WC for next GW. Think theres a lot of decent teams with good long term fixtures that can be exploited coming up

    Sa
    TAA - Cancelo - Digne
    Jota - Bowen - Raphina - KDB - Maddison
    Watkins - King

    Foster - White - Ait Nouri - Broja

    Enough money itb to go Maddison to Salah, and easy downgrades for Bowen and Raph to Arsenal players like ESR and Martinelli

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

      How many FH have you got left because if you WC now then you will likely need them to cover the BGW’s ?

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

        Still have both

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

        And would be fine for the 27 blank as no depending on Arsenal players and would bench Trent Jota Salah. Way too early planning of course but that’s the plan

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

      Don't bench Ait-Nouri. Ignore Wolves fixtures for now and just start 'em both. I've made the mistake twice in a row

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

        Yeah that’s just a tentative lineup

        Would probably start ait nouri over king next GW

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

    It’s a bit worrying when I am relying on Ivan Toney (C) to save my game week but feel at least a tiny bit more confident after that Man Utd capitulation.

    1. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Relying on Toney: I do not envy you

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      What a nutter

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

        It had to be one of my DGW players so out of Alonso, DDG and Toney I figured I’d go for the one on Pens.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Fair play. First Toney capper I’ve seen. Best of luck.

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

      That sounds even worse than me having Gray

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

        I’ll be gutted if a nailed on Toney can’t score more than a total of 2 points over 2 fixtures.

        1. Atimis
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Target is pretty low here

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Is he still playing?

    4. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      The fixtures are tough, anyone but Toney, I went with DDG (c)

  8. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Az up to 7k and sat on Ron C Bruno VC. Long sweat for him

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

      Ronaldo will surely play some part in midweek sadly for him.

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

        Yeah agree

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

      Sutherns back in the mud after last weeks comeback

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I wonder why he did that. Very strange. I guess I’ll find out soon.

    4. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Same combo here. I know where Ronaldo lives and feel like parking my car across his driveway

      1. Tinfoil Deathstar
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Please do this

    5. Tinfoil Deathstar
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Same for me. Would likely crack top 10k if there is a Ronaldo no-show.

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

    Rafa gone?

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      According to Liverpool Echo yes

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

        Any idea on potential next manager?

        1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Big Sam

        2. Shineonme
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Alex Ferguson

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

      https://twitter.com/SportsPeteO/status/1482462683333079045?s=20

      Pete O'Rourke
      @SportsPeteO

      "Everton have sacked Rafa Benitez. Just sorting out compensation. Should be confirmed by Monday at the latest."

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

        Thanks mate

    3. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Looking that way. A lot of articles suggesting just discussing payoff.

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        So he’s soon to be a free agent

  10. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney or Ferguson favourites to take over.

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

      Or Lampard?

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        He’s in the running also with Potter,Nuno and Hyulmand.

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

      Big Dunc’s time

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

      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returns

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        He'd fit quite well

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

          Yeah, he is the perfect replacement imo

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

        As an United fan I hope Ole gets another chance at the Prem. His whole preparation for this season got thrown into the bin when Ron was signed so City couldnt get him

  11. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is there posssibility for dgw23?
    Im thinking for early transfer son to kdb

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

      Yes good chance there will be

  12. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Fielded 20 points
    Benched 21 points

    Anyone else worse?

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

      Fielded 18, benched 0

    2. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Haven't seen a working bench for weeks. Least of my problems atm.

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

      My on field have gone well, but Williams has trolled me nicely - having had to play him for the last 4ish GWs, returns when he's 3rd on bench with no chance of showing

  13. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    18pts 7 to play.

    Need hauls from Reguillen Alonso and Ronaldo

    Poor week

  14. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    No jokes but playing DDG or Foster next week?

    1. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      DDG if only for the save points.

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

      Xaxaxa thinking the same… maybe ddg for saves..

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

      Thinking the same mates

    4. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Recon both will concede

    5. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I think 2-2 again, I’d play foster

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

    Which villa assets are you most interested in

    I can get to any of the forwards in 1 move for next week

    I guess it’s coutiniho or Watkins?

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I plan to save a transfer this week.
      But Ramsey seems like he is a great one to get. Annoyed I got Gilmour way back when I was considering him. As Ian Wright was raving about Ramsey on MOTD. Then a few weeks later he was on 10 points in fantasy football.

      I already have Watkins. Will likely get Ramsey and Coutinho in gw24. Not sure Villa are worth it defensively. But attacking wise have great potential.

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      From what I saw, Coutinho. But I may be biased, I had him in my first(?) season of fpl and he served me well. Watkins and Ings are an issue. If one is out, getting the other one is easy. But now I am not certain that they are better than Coutinho.

  16. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who would you bring in to replace Mason Mount next week?

    A) Raphinha
    B) Coutinho

    Other mids are KDB Foden Jota and Bowen

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Coutinho - if you want to go a bit left field Fred - based on fixtures frees up funds.

    2. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      A, but maybe B if Villa get the double

    4. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B if double

  17. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Any word on whether Antonio starts tomorrow? Have Gallagher and his 9 big ones looking at me from the bench..

  18. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I replaced ESR and now not sure who to bench from this 8. Suggestions please?

    Jota Foden Mount Bowen Raphinha (just bought him back)
    Dennis Antonio Watkins

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

      For anyone still around, would appreciate the early advice.

      Want to look ahead to gw23 already after yesterdays results

    2. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bit of a head wrecker but probably Mount given he made a cameo today

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

        Does that not mean he’s had his “rest”. Guess should’ve seen the risk given he just played in both semis. Just bought him in this week for Son. Some poor decisions lately it seems

    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Between Mount and Antonio for me.
      Chelsea have a tougher fixture are are not on flying form

      Antonio - West Ham playing well - But you already have Bowen - Antonio has been missing in games fpl wise for a most of the season so far now. Seems to be a foil for most of the other players even though he has been unlucky not to get more points.

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

        Yeh Antonio a chance. Plus I own DDG, not that it influences points potential.

        Just bought in Mount for Son

  19. EffPeeEll
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Capped ronnie, Vice-capped Bruno

    Not sure how I feel about it.

    strangest week of the season by some way.

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

      I’d be p*ssed but also both from same team is always dodgy
      From all reports this week Bruno was more likely to play both

      1. EffPeeEll
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Ronnie could bang a couple against Brentford but at the same time may not play.

        flip of a coin feel to it

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Especially when I captained DDG

    3. Tinfoil Deathstar
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Same. A bit annoyed I didn’t go with the expected minutes and cap Bruno. Easy to say in hindsight though as Bruno had no form whatsoever leading into the fixture. You never know, we might get lucky yet…

      1. Not again Shirley
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I think you have done well to get any Bruno points at all to be honest. 1st goal a GK mistake and the other off the underside of the bar. Nice 14 point haul whether captained or not.

  20. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Early thought…

    Son Salah to Bruno/KDB (c) -4…

    Is Bruno being seriously considered by others??

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

      Too late imo. Should’ve sold Salah 2 weeks ago and Son this week

      This feels like points chasing

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure what you mean, I have been holding Salah but thinking of just removing for 2 weeks.. I already made Son -KDB and have Bruno (c) on my free hit so already have his points

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

          Fair that’s different story. You didn’t say that originally.
          Great work on FH.
          Just remember will be another transfer to get Salah back but points in the bank are more valuable

          1. Warby84
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            What do you think, shall I just hold him?? Otherwise tempted to move Reguilon on for a different defender…

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

              Son to Kdb transfer or FH only?
              Bruno will obviously outscore Salah the next couple it’s whether you want to spend a transfer to get him back in 2 weeks (probable)

              I tried to maximise his missing games so sold for Son which didn’t work. Was gonna go Bruno this week but when Ronaldo was likely to play I went Mount.

              Either way I feel there’s a lot more upside in midfield than using a transfer on defender

              1. Warby84
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                I have done Son to KDB early… Maybe I should hold Salah now, just made a 100k move on free hit, so why do I need to take hits??

                1. Warby84
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  I’ve made 7 (-4) 6 (-8) so I’m hit happy, doing well around the 200k mark as it stands

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

    So this is interesting, Pompey have recently had England U20 international Miguel Azeez on loan from Arsenal however Arsenal have reportedly terminated the loan due to lack of playing time whilst at Pompey.

    When quizzed if Azeez had returned to Arsenal by BBC Solent’s Andrew Moon, the Blues boss said: ‘I think we’re waiting for Arsenal on that so I don’t think I can speak about that at the moment.

    ‘It’s always for the to clubs to decide when they are going to announce it and I don’t think it suits Arsenal at the moment!’

    The Gunners’ trip to rivals Spurs was officially postponed today after the Premier League accepted a request from Mikel Arteta’s side.

    The decision was taken because Arsenal do not have enough available players to field a side.

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

      Also there was another covid case today

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

      doesnt really matter if they recalled a youth player or not to be honest. Fact of the matter is they didnt have enough players due to injuries, suspensions and international tournament. They only have one confirmed covid case.

      It's on the PL who made a stupid rule, but also on the clubs to honor the spirit of the rule, which clearly no one has.

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

        But it’s interesting that “ I don’t think it suits Arsenal at the moment!” to announce they have another player coming back.

        It makes a mockery of all these postponements.

      2. Grande Tubarão
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        yeah, this. Bit of a no-story

    3. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Play down Pompey?

    4. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Sounds like he’s just a bit upset a player’s been recalled and jumping on a bandwagon

  22. Dreaming of glory
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Did coutinho look good? Missed the game & wierd when it's hard to judge as utd are so poor

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Will come good possibly slightly too early to judge, although notice Buendia got a small knock towards the end of the match which would help his cause…

    2. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Cou is class, but I don't think he's going to play 180' if Villa get double. He's not that match fit yet. But this impact already is positive for getting him sooner rather than later.

    3. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He looked... ok. I think the goal is what people were focusing on but he was blowing hard at the end despite only getting a cameo. I think he's a long way away from a full 90, also quite rusty, first touch was a corner that was about as bad as it can get.

      Will come good, but a monitor for now (but double next week would suck a lot of people in).

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I think Ramsey is the guy to get.

  23. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I know people hate some clubs, but really?!? Feels like hooligans want to fight here with each otherwirh words only though. Is it really worth it?!? In some countries and other sports you respect your opponents, because after that winning them makes you even "bigger" or better.

    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Looks like I missed some juicy drama

  24. Junglist95
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Excellent. 47 pts, Bruno c and Cancelo, and up to 18k!!!

    Not so excellent. Benching Gallagher.

    No show for Antonio and golden!

    1. The real slim shady
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bruno cap took me to 180 overall. Good choice!

      1. Hint
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Wow - congrats

    2. Assisting the assister
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Superb effort

  25. Nanoelektronicar
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Still can't get myself in order because of Ronaldo(C) -4. Blame is on me, the guy was a risk, we knew he had a niggle, but Ragnick comments were misleading in a way. Bad management on my part, but still feel robbed.

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He got a late muscle injury, separate from original knock

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Got out of the house around 6:30 so haven't seen that, cheers. So I guess I was unfortunate then.

    2. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I captained as well. It happens

  26. Marty McFly
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Rafa will be gone within 48 hours. Time for that new manager bounce…

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

      Big Dunk will sort them out. then he'll think about the football.

  27. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Can somebody smarter than me please explain something?
    I am in the top 10k and the top 10k average score is 22.8 (after hits). My score is 24 but I have a red arrow, and the safety score is 28.

    How can the safety score of 28 be more than 5 points above the average score at my rank?

    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Are you talking about LMS? The average score of those in LMS could be better than the average score of those in top 10k.

    2. PoldervogelsUit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      You’re not only playing against fellow Top10K opposition. You also need to protect yourself from people outside the Top10K moving in.

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

        This.

        If it was just 10k managers you'd be fine aiming for average, but as there's more you've got to outscore it by a few points just to keep those just outside 10k who are on a storming week behind you!

        1. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Ah of course, thanks; I knew it was something obvious like that but couldn’t grasp it

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

      Maybe the 22.8 for top 10k includes the hacked accounts with tons of hits but a small number of teams. 28 is the score you need to avoid a red.

  28. stevehaigh84
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Livramento to Digne free transfer? I like villa's fixtures.

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

      Decent move, I'd wait till Friday though.

    2. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, hold till more news

      1. stevehaigh84
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers for the advice.

  29. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is it terrible to be considering shifting Gray (after owning for 1 GW) for Jacob Ramsey?

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No not at all. Ramsey could be set up to be ESR 2.0 fpl wise.

  30. SpiritRising
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    So is anyone getting on the coutinhio train? He looked good today and as stated the fixtures are in their favour.

    I know Gerrard about managing his minutes but surely won't be too long until he starts.

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He's definitely a good shout.

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yep Gray to Cout on the cards

    3. Sterling Archer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Potential doubles soon aswel

    4. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I need a larger sample than 20 minutes, regardless of how productive days 20 minutes was. Happy as a Villa supporter, but as fantasy manager I need to see more, especially re: fitness

    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If they double in 23 I'm in.

      1. FPL Laurenzo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        same

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

      Waiting on double news