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Mings missing for Villa as Davies replaces Tanganga in Spurs left-back role

First-choice centre-back Tyrone Mings (£4.5m) is missing for Aston Villa as they host Spurs in their Gameweek 26 fixture.

The former Bournemouth man, who reportedly has tonsilitis, has been a key member of Dean Smith’s defence this season so his absence could mean good things for Spurs attackers.

“(Mings) is a massive presence in the dressing room. I hope his tonsils are feeling better. We have some good players waiting to step in who can do a job. We have complete faith in Kortney and Bjorn.” – John McGinn, on Sky Sports

The Villa manager has retained faith with the 3-4-3 system though, choosing Kortney Hause (£4.4m), Bjorn Engels (£4.4m) and Ezri Konsa (£4.3m) in the three-man defence.

Matt Targett (£4.4m) and Frédéric Guilbert (£4.4m) are the wing-backs while Jack Grealish (£6.7m) and Anwar El Ghazi (£5.5m) flank Mbwana Samatta (£6.0m) in the front-three.

Meanwhile, Son Heung-min (£10.0m) looks set for a central role again as Steven Bergwijn (£7.5m) takes up a left attacking midfield spot.

Ben Davies (£5.3m) is back in the Spurs side for the first time since November, which means Japhet Tanganga (£4.1m) drops to the bench.

Aston Villa XI: Reina; Hause, Engels, Konsa; Targett, D Luiz, Drinkwater, Guilbert; Grealish, Samatta, El Ghazi.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris; B Davies, D Sánchez, Alderweireld, Aurier; Dier, Winks; Bergwijn, Alli, Moura; Son.

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  1. Woy_is_back
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    jackie boyyyy

    1. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Chibs?

  2. Babelcopter
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Grealish justice!

  3. DAZZ
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Just a winner now Jacky boy!!

  4. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Stunning delivery haunts doubters.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      😀

    2. HNI
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      One more gw vs Soton then goodbye

    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      [CHECK THIS IS STILL ACCURATE BY END OF TODAY]

  5. JRD
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    grealish commonnnn

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Just because he's a Brummy you think he's common? Harsh.

  6. HNI
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which if these 2 looks more yummy for fpl points?
    1) Vardy + Martial
    2) Tammy + Son

  7. TRIPOS TOPPER
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Jack on max baps now

    1. HNI
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Really even with fouls suffered?!

  8. HonestBlatter
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    GREALISH GOLD

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Claret and Blue actually.

  9. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Mourinho still has the record for the least goals conceded in a season... must've been match fixing.

    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He actually had defenders, that’s the difference.

    2. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Fewest*

      'Stupid casual HAUNTED by grammar skills of a small child'

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I for one am DISMAYED.

  10. OverTinker
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Atleast one more return from son or jack needed

  11. Zladan
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    NDombele + Lo Celso ought to be coming on soon.

  12. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Grealish is actually a great player. Villa would go down without him, easily.

    1. BNMC
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      We wouldn't have made it to the Prem without him.

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I’m not doubting this 🙂

    2. DAZZ
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He is quality, he’s great to watch aswell

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        A joy to watch, seems like he is enjoying playing.

    3. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Player of the season. Most laugh when I say it. Easier to look good surrounded by quality players.

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Not sure I’d tale it that far tbh, haven’t watched to many Villa games. True that.

        1. GreennRed
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          He definitely won't be voted in alright. Henderson, Sheffield IlUnited keeper should be keeper of the year but he's not cool enough.

  13. Wild Rover
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Book the diver

  14. Woy_is_back
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A Serge winner now!

    ta

    1. BNMC
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      On which net will he score?

  15. JRD
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    jack grealish for 3 bps pleaze

  16. DAZZ
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Who’s picking up Jack Grealish this summer then? I’m a Liverpool fan but he just wouldn’t get much game time with us. I’d hate it if he went to Utd. Think he fits in with Chelsea/Arsenal/Spurs best.

    1. BNMC
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He's been linked with Spurs for the last couple years.

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Obviously he wouldn't go into the front 2, but he'd be Liverpool's best mid.

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        3*

        1. DAZZ
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I suppose you’re right, i think he’s quite similar to the Ox in some ways?

          1. Rainer
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Similar play styles, maybeeeee but ability wise... no contest.

      2. BNMC
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Well then, what did they sign Minamino for?

        1. Miniboss
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Company for Shaq

        2. Wild Rover
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Shirt sales

    3. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure he's a Mourinho player unfortunately

    4. George Sillett
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Chelsea would be a good fit for him.
      Man U would ruin him.

      1. Silecro
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        We just brought Ziyech who is more less same player

        1. George Sillett
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Forgot about him!

      2. DAZZ
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah Ziech Grealish would be good business for Chelsea. I honestly dont think he’d go united, he’s too good for them

    5. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      If Villa survive he might not move actually, he turned down Spurs a few seasons ago when he knew he'd be playing Championship football.

      1. DAZZ
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I’d be surprised if he didn’t move this summer. He’s had a superb season and has earned himself a move to a big team, he deserved champions league football i reckon.

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          He's a boyhood Villa fan. His great granddad played for the club. We have 2nd richest owners in UK. If we stay up we reinvest more. We had to buy half a squad in summer getting promoted ahead of schedule

    6. JRD
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      man united ?

    7. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Would like to see him at United but would be unreal if Villa taken over by wealthy backers after he keeps them up and he stays at least another season.

  17. FOO FIGHTER
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Come on Son!

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Filthy

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Operation Yewtree?

        1. Sim Simma
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Jimmy will Fix it

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Lemon Party

  18. Brosstan
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Son diving.... ref coward

  19. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Grealish and son doing better now. Need another goal each now.

  20. BNMC
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Dier off GLC on

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Goldie Lookin' Chain?

  21. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Big Son miss

  22. Brosstan
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Son misses absolute sitter. Mourinho fuming

  23. Kulusexy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Deric Dierwater

  24. Zladan
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Son wasting Moura assist.

  25. HonestBlatter
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Cmoon ALLI boy Dele...

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Bamidele will have the last laugh

  26. Kulusexy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Very finely balanced. Either team could lose this one.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Or draw.

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

      Cracking game between two of the smaller teams.

    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      You would make a great commentator!

  27. BigBillyBass
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Eric Dier must pinch himself every morning

    1. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I do too, using visual aids 😉

    2. George Sillett
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Does he have a masochistic streak that he's kept quiet ?

      1. GreennRed
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I used to be a masochist but gave it up because I liked it so much.

    3. BigBillyBass
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He’s a total arse of a footballer

  28. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on Tammy Abraham on a WC?

    Good fixtures for Chelsea plus they've been doing well from an attacking point of view.

    1. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Depends on rest of your team. You're 11 is kinda restricted before GW28.

  29. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    So far my pre wildcard team -
    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/48446/event/25
    is winning about 45 to 39

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/48446/event/26
    at least taking a WC meant I erased hits I would have taken a -8 😀

  30. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    really need to prioritize Son in my team

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      It’s not good for the heart

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I dunno Son missed a pen and looked shattered/injured.
      Bergwijn looks better value.