Fantasy Premier League managers have flirted with the second forward spot in their team all season and while Erling Haaland is a set and forget for pretty much every team, landing on a second striker that justifies his price and produces points consistently has been a problem position for most. From Gameweek 22 Villa then have four home games in six with Everton, Brentford, Brighton and Leeds visiting Villa Park, where 10%-owned Watkins has a fantastic record. Thiago was the second most sold player last Gameweek and he's going to be one of the most bought this time round off the back of his 17-pointer at Everton. The goals at Brentford aren't shared around and chances are very much funneled to Thiago. It often feels like the wide forwards and midfielders around him have a sole purpose to create big chances for their number nine.

Source: BBC January 06, 2026 14:48 UTC