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The Big Numbers – Gameweek 3

In the first of a number of members articles over the international break, we delve into the data from the Gameweek gone by. Palace’s approach with Christian Benteke arrives under the radar, whilst we also take a look at Paul Pogba’s first away outing for United, Chelsea’s in-form attacking duo and the performance of City’s playmaker in the weekend win over West Ham.

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  1. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    So, if Spurs buy Sissoko for €35M, at what price would you take him in your FPL team?

    1. faver
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      wont take him until i see him. can play right wing and can play defensive mid. i predict 8.0

    2. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      4.0

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        😆

        A little bit harsh.

        But not much.

    3. Big Sum
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      4.4

    4. @persecuted_by_mods
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Levy will never pay that much for Sissoko surely

        1. Simon69
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          5 instalments of 6 will be accepted apparently. Doable.

      • Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        6.5

      • Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Personally, I would be hardly interested at all, particularly if Isco joins as well. I can best imagine him providing rotation to Dembelé and/or Lamela, making all three unappealing. If he'd end up playing number 10 behind Kane, well then I'd be interested in having him.

      • Kroosin'
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Not taking him in unless he nails a starting role.

      • Andrew
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        And Arsenal get accused of panic buying geez!!

    5. Gatsby
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Lost on last page:

      How does this look for wc?

      Foster (Jak)
      Valencia, Baines, Evans, Byram (Amat)
      Ozil, Lamela, Hazard, Sterling (Capoue)
      Costa, Ibra (remy)

      have 0.2 itb to play with. Any changes you'd make or gtg?

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        it's solid

      2. BB-8
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Is Byram nailed on though?

    6. BB-8
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Wilshire to Palace and they could legit be a top half team

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        It's all about maintaining fitness for him. They need to sort defensive frailties too.

        1. BB-8
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah but with him and the two up front the club seems to be moving in the right direction

      2. Sauzée
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Would be interesting. Arsenal will regret letting him o when Ramsey, Cazorla, Elneny, Coquelin and Xhaka pick up hamstring injuries.

        1. BB-8
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          We have plenty to CMs. Need Wilshire to get regular football

          1. Sauzée
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            You know what we are like with injuries though.

          2. Sauzée
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Agree it will be good for him to play!

            1. BB-8
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              When he comes back I hope he can take over from Caz 🙂

    7. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Curious to know why people are doubling up w/ Foster & Evans in their WC teams? Heaton love seems to be gone.

      1. faver
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        they haven't seen chelsea burnley game where he had like 76 saves or something

      2. Hurrikane
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Lots of people on here play like casuals and pick based on total points and price (more expensive = bigger output! (Lukaku))

        With that said, I've always been a foster owner purely because of clean sheet potential wba had

    8. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Ziyech signs for Ajax

      1. 7alwachi
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Class signing, they're gonna walk the league.

        1. pompeyfan
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          not really. Already 3 points off the pace and playing appallingly

          1. Give The Todd Some Love
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Long way to go tbf. Surely you need a more central striker?

            1. pompeyfan
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              you never know, but PSV are clearly the better team.

              I wouldn't say so, we've got Traore, Dohlberg & Casseira. With Zivkovic out on loan and with other options for wingers to fill in if necessary.

              1. Give The Todd Some Love
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                All so young though. Always assumed Traore was more of a wide forward but to be fair his goal record is pretty decent.

                Your squad is ridiculously young in general.

                1. pompeyfan
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 8 months ago

                  Traore is a very good central striker, although he did play on the wing at the weekend.

                  They will always be so young because other clubs will buy our players after they've had a good few seasons due to the inequality of football finances.

    9. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      How should WC team looks like to fit in Alexis + Hazard + Ibra + other essential players and to use 2FT later on to get Kun in?

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Downgrade one of your heavy hitting midfielders and upgrade one of your strikers - alternatively, keep the money ITB to upgrade as soon as Kun returns.

    10. MattB
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      With evertons fixtures coming up, is bolasie worth a punt? Guaranteed starts as koeman wouldnt waste so much money on a bench warmer and he is only 6.0?

      1. 7alwachi
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Sure, I prefer Lukaku though.

    11. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      If Gray is available he's the best forward for 6.5 for next 3 fixtures right ?

      HUL lei WAT

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        hmmm Meh. Rondon has bou, WHM, stk (all more leaky defences at the moment)

        1. JJO
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          And Wba that wont score more than 2 goals in those 3 match

          1. FF Dirtbag
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            if they are both rondon that would be great 😉

      2. BB-8
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Remy for me

        1. FF Dirtbag
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Ohhh or this^^ depending on how nailed he is

          1. BB-8
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Can't image him leaving Chelsea bench for Palace's

            1. BB-8
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Imagine

              1. FF Dirtbag
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                Very true. Would still wanna see how he fits in first. Haven't seen him play for an age, form could be terrible

                1. BB-8
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 8 months ago

                  Yup, also true

      3. 7alwachi
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Definitely

    12. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I know transfer plans can go to pot etc etc but what are peoples thoughts on these:

      For Next GW: Aguero and Redmond -> Lukaku and Ozil +0.5 mill ITB (-4)
      For GW 5: Firmino -> Sterling

      My team at the moment (1FT):
      Foster Jaku
      Valencia Terry Stones Friend Amat
      Hazard Firmino Lamela Redmond Capoue
      Aguero Ibra Rondon

    13. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      would Sanchez + Ozil for a few weeks be overkill?

      1. 7alwachi
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Not at all, might do the same depending on the Agüero and Gray situations.

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          43mins later... thanks! 🙂

    14. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Wilshire has chosen Bournemouth according to bookies

      1. Delhidynamo
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Not the best club for an injury free season..

    15. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Are you excited for the deadline day?

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Should be interesting to see where some players end up, namely: Sissoko, Wilshere, Bony

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Yup, hoping to see some shocking transfers, always exciting.

      2. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Always.

    16. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      (Bottomed)

      Current team after -4:

      Foster, Jakupovic*
      Valencia, Terry, Stones*, Friend*, Amat
      Hazard, Sterling, Lamela*, Redmond*, Capoue
      Ibrahimovic, Negredo, Gray*

      A. Stick.
      B. Gray -> Costa (-8)
      C. WC (starred players likely to change)

      1. 7alwachi
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        C

      2. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I wouldnt WC that. Stones and friend have 2 weeks to heal. plus stones might play for england?

    17. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      --Shaqiri-----Bojan-----Arnautovic-
      ---------------Bony------------

      1. BERGKOP
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Pretty impressive.

    18. MOUMU
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      If aguero gets banned still thinking of keeping him in the team as offloading and then onboarding him will be difficult for me..is it wise?

      Redmond out--Sterling In and below team with 0.1 and 1 more FT to go whatsay?

      Foster Jaku
      Stones Shaw Morgan Amat Friend
      Hazard Lamela Firmino Sterling Fletcher
      Aguero Ibra Diomande

      Thinking of 3-5-2 till Kun is back..
      any suggestions?

    19. TaiwanHC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      My team right now:

      Foster - Heaton
      Valencia - Stones - Baines - Amat - Friend
      Townsend - Hazard - Barkley - Capoue - Redmond
      Aguero - Ibra - Gray

      Should I use my WC?

    20. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      About time Bony moved - what a poor decision it was for him to move to City. He was always going to be on the bench.

      1. BERGKOP
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Good cash though...

    21. Bad Seed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      When will the Gray issue be black and white?

    22. Parm
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Brahimi to Everton, throws a spanner in the works with Mirallas, Bolasie, Deulofeu and Brahimi himself now jostling for two wide spots.

    23. hackneylad
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      One more stab at this, just to put my mind at rest before I pull the trigger - quick thoughts on WC team?

      Foster / Heaton
      Valencia / Williams / McAuley / Friend / Amat
      Hazard / Ozil / Sterling / Lamela / Capoue
      Ibra / Lukaku / Benteke

      0.1 ITB

      Could downgrade Heaton to Jaku and free up an extra 0.3 but not sure... Cheers in advance for comments

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Very similar to my WC team so I like it. Would def downgrade one for Jakupovic. Curious to know why you've gone double West Brom defence? Double up at home?

        1. hackneylad
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks Leif - WBA def double-up seems good value and promising given Pulis style! There's more discussion of this team here:

          http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/08/31/the-digest-gameweek-3-5/?hc_page=1#hc_comment_13958903

    24. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Latest WC draft. Rate out Of 10

      Foster Heaton
      Valencia Morgan Holgate Evans Amat
      Hazard Ozil Sterling Ramirez Capoue
      Lukaku Ibrahimovic Gray*
      (* If not banned)

      1. meandurr
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Foster/Heaton will give you a headache, go cheaper bench option.

        Prefer Williams over Morgan, better fixtures. McAuley/Collins over Holgate for same price (guaranteed too, Coleman is back soon).

        Like your midfield, although I recently got rid of Ramirez as he's not returning.

        Lukaku needs to show me something first and Gray's mentality off the pace.

    25. Cal1umz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      My current team.

      --------------Heaton------------------
      --Valencia--Friend--Evans---
      Hazard-Barkley-Redmond-Firmino
      -----Aguero--Gray--Ibra-----

      Subs- Jaku- Amat - Kone- Capoue.

      Would you WC to this team or save?

      -----------------Heaton----------------
      -----Valencia-Williams-Evans-------
      Hazard-Sterling-Sanchez-Redmond
      -----Benteke--Lukaku--Ibra------

      Subs- Pickford - Friend - Amat - Capoue

      Or just do Barkley > Sterling with my FT?

      Thanks!

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    27. N00B
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      What do you prefer guys ?
      A) Redmond and Terry
      B) Antonio/Lamela and 4.5/4.6 deff

      If its B) its Byram nailed or should i look at Souare ? I already have Evans.

    28. TaiwanHC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Is Lamela getting banned?!

    29. jon.terry.tfh
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Final WC draft. Comments and advice really appreciated!

      Foster/Pickford
      Amat/WIlliams/Collins/McAuley/Valencia
      Lamela/Sterling/Hazard/Ozil/Capoue
      Lukaku/Ibra/Benteke

      0.6 ITB. Save 2FT to prepare for GW6:
      Sterling -->4.5
      Lukaku --> Ibra,
      and then I will play 4 3 3 with Williams Collins McAuley Valencia at the back, Lamela Hazard Ozil in the MF, Kun Ibra + Benteke up front. Thoughts?

    30. TaiwanHC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      My team right now:

      Foster - Heaton
      Friend - Stones - Valencia - Baines - Amat
      Townsend - Hazard - Capoue - Barkley - Redmond
      Aguero - Ibra - Gray

      Should I use my WC to get this team:

      Foster - Heaton
      Valencia - Baines - Terry - Amat - X
      Hazard - Sterling - Özil - Capoue - King
      Ibra - Negredo - Lukaku

      What do you guys think?

    31. TaiwanHC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Benteke or Negredo?

    32. Sergio AGUEROOOOO
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      help

      A. Payet & Lukaku
      or
      B. Ibra & Barkley

    33. alfrankofredane
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Really unsure whether to WC. Currently on 191 pts
      potential WC team would be

      Foster, Heaton
      Shaw, Baines, McAuley, Rose, Collins
      Haz, Sanchez, Sterling, Snodgrass, Capoue
      Ihenacheo, Ibra, Negredo

      figured with Bony on his way out Ihenacheo is worth a punt for 2 weeks and then i'll have 2FT for GW6 to shuffle Aguero back in