Calum Chambers (4.0) is usually a full-back but makes it into the line-up as the fourth most popular Villa defender. His lowly price is no doubt attracting managers for a bench spot.Calum Chambers (4.0) is usually a full-back but makes it into the line-up as the fourth most popular Villa defender. His lowly price is no doubt attracting managers for a bench spot.
Calum Chambers (4.0) is usually a full-back but makes it into the line-up as the fourth most popular Villa defender. His lowly price is no doubt attracting managers for a bench spot.

Aston Villa alternative starting XI for Newcastle United according to Fantasy Premier League players - gallery

Toby Bryant
By Toby Bryant
Published 10th Aug 2023, 14:00 BST

Fantasy football managers are hoping to see some surprises in Unai Emery’s first starting XI, including a role for Calum Chambers.

It's set to be an electric season for Aston Villa with hopes high following a superb end to the last campaign under Unai Emery.

There's Europa Conference League football to get excited about for Villains fans as well this season and the year ahead all starts at St James' Park this weekend.

Emery's team to face Newcastle United is still under wraps with some positions all but guaranteed and others up for grabs. Some of those most in the know are fantasy football lovers who have spent the summer analysing form and trends to pick their sides for the season ahead.

BirminghamWorld looks at the Aston Villa starting XI that Fantasy Premier League managers want to see, according to player ownership on the game.

Emery's team to face Newcastle United is still under wraps with some positions all but guaranteed and others up for grabs. Some of those most in the know are fantasy football lovers who have spent the summer analysing form and trends to pick their sides for the season ahead.

No doubt a player whose ownership will grow throughout the season, Matty Cash (4.5) will be looking to improve on last year’s attacking returns of two assists.

5. RB - Matty Cash, 6.8%

No doubt a player whose ownership will grow throughout the season, Matty Cash (4.5) will be looking to improve on last year’s attacking returns of two assists. Photo: Getty Images

Leon Bailey (5.5) didn’t quite hit the hype last season in fantasy football but is still attracting some interest from users.

6. LM - Leon Bailey, 0.7%

Leon Bailey (5.5) didn’t quite hit the hype last season in fantasy football but is still attracting some interest from users. Photo: Getty Images

Douglas Luiz (5.5) offers security of starts and the occasional attacking return with six goals and seven assists last season.

7. CM - Douglas Luiz, 3.2%

Douglas Luiz (5.5) offers security of starts and the occasional attacking return with six goals and seven assists last season. Photo: Getty Images

Unai Emery might go with Boubacar Kamara (5.0) but fantasy managers want to see Youri Tielemans (6.0) in the side.

8. CM - Youri Tielemans, 1.3%

Unai Emery might go with Boubacar Kamara (5.0) but fantasy managers want to see Youri Tielemans (6.0) in the side. Photo: Getty Images

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