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John McGinn - Picks up fifth yellow in loss McGinn had two shots not on target, three chances created, three corners and his fifth yellow card of the season in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Brentford. He'll be suspended for the...

Impact McGinn has seen an increase in his fantasy floor with the addition of set pieces this season. In 17 starts, he has three goals, two assists, 23 shots, 27 chances created and 32 corners. If he continues at this rate, he could be set for some of the best numbers of his career. In his absence, Morgan Sanson could be set for another start in the midfield.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Man United labors to worrying first loss under Rangnick

Ralf Rangnick has fallen to his first loss as Manchester United manager after Joao Moutinho’s 82nd-minute strike earns Wolverhampton a 1-0 win in the English Premier League

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ollie Watkins - Misses Brentford loss Watkins wasn't in the squad for Sunday's loss against Brentford for an undisclosed reason.

Impact Watkins likely missed Sunday's match with COVID-19, as Steven Gerrard openly avoided a reasoning for the striker's absence. The good news is that Watkins will have a couple weeks to recover and should be ready to start again for the Jan. 15 contest against Man United.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea-Liverpool draw thriller leaves Man City celebrating

Christian Pulisic completed Chelsea’s fightback against Liverpool for a 2-2 draw in the Premier League

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brentford v. Aston Villa ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 1/2/2022

JANUARY 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Mads Roerslev seizes late Brentford edge v. Aston Villa ' Premier League

JANUARY 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Brentford beats Aston Villa 2-1 in Premier League

Mads Roerslev was an unlikely match-winner for Brentford, scoring his first goal in professional football against Aston Villa

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brentford 2-1 Aston Villa: Late Mads Roerslev strike sees Bees come from behind to beat Villa Report and free highlights as Danny Ings fires Aston Villa ahead early in the first half; a superb Yoane Wissa strike levels for Brentford b...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • SKY.COM

Yoane Wissa curls in Brentford equalizer v. Aston Villa ' Premier League

JANUARY 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Danny Ings slots Aston Villa in front of Brentford ' Premier League

JANUARY 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE

John McGinn - Fit for Sunday McGinn is fit and in the starting Xi for Sunday's match with Brentford.

Impact McGinn returns after missing Villa's previous two matches with an undisclosed issue. The midfielder takes up his customary role in the center of the pitch for Sunday's clash with Brentford.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Chelsea vs. Liverpool; virus-hit Barça at Mallorca

It will be intriguing to see whether Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel starts Romelu Lukaku against Liverpool or if the striker even features in the clash between top-four rivals

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ashley Young - Unlikely Sunday Young (toe) is unlikely to play Sunday against Brentford, according to manager Steven Gerrard.

Impact Young is unlikely to play Sunday, though he has an "outside chance" according to Gerrard. The winger is a worthwhile fantasy option if starting, with Leon Bailey sidelined.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Bailey - Remains out Bailey (quad) is set to miss Sunday's trip to Brentford, according to manager Steven Gerrard.

Impact Bailey is set to miss Sunday's clash as he continues to recover from a quadriceps issue. With Ashley Young (toe) also likely to be unavailable it's unclear who Gerrard will turn to to replace Bailey. The winger will hope to return for a Jan. 15 clash with Manchester United.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrone Mings - Eligible to play Sunday Mings has served his one-match ban for accumulation and will be available against Brentford on Sunday.

Impact Mings has started 16 of his 17 appearances this season, in which he registered one goal on 12 shots (four on target), one assist and 86 clearances, and figures to be a lock to rejoin the starting XI. While the defender figures to be a target in the box on freekicks, his primary fantasy value comes from his defensive stats, making him a mid-range option at best.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo scores in Man United's 3-1 win over Burnley in EPL

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a fourth goal in his last five Premier League games to help Manchester United beat Burnley 3-1 for its biggest win under recently hired manager Ralf Rangni...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

COVID outbreaks at Madrid, Barca; Arsenal's Arteta positive

Eleven players across the Barcelona and Real Madrid squads are isolating after contracting the coronavirus ahead of the resumption of the Spanish league this weekend

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Terry back at Chelsea in coaching consultancy role

John Terry is back at Chelsea after taking up a coaching consultancy role in the club’s academy

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Liverpool loses for 2nd time in EPL, big blow to title hopes

Liverpool has lost 1-0 to Leicester in a big blow to the team's chances of winning the Premier League title

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Man City, injury-hit Chelsea back in action in EPL

Premier League title contenders Manchester City and Chelsea are back in action in the latest batch of games in England's top flight

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Everton-Newcastle the latest EPL match off due to COVID-19

The 20th round of the Premier League was reduced to seven fixtures when the match between Everton and Newcastle was postponed because of a pile-up of COVID-19 cases and injuries in...

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UK police apologize for ex-soccer player's killing

A British police chief has written to apologize to the family of former professional soccer player Dalian Atkinson who died after a police officer used a stun gun on him and kicked...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EPL managers frustrated at 3-sub rule as COVID-19 cases bite

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has expressed his frustration at being allowed to make only three substitutions in a match at a busy time when many squads are being hit hard by coro...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emilano Martinez - Concedes three in loss to Chelsea Martinez allowed three goals while making a save during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Martinez allowed a goal in the first half and two in the second as Villa dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 25 goals in 17 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 50.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Takes one shot Watkins took an off target shot during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Watkins was held off the scoresheet as Villa's lone goal came via an own goal on Sunday. The forward failed to cross or create a chance while his one shot tied for the second highest amount on the team in the loss.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE