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The Big Numbers – Gameweek 4

It’s time for our post-Gameweek members article next as we assess the data from the previous round of fixtures.

Manchester United and Spurs midfielders feature in our analysis, as do Stoke’s weekend goal hero and Newcastle United’s new frontman.

A Burnley centre-half and West Ham wing-back also catch the eye, while we also check in with a pair of two-goal frontmen from Arsenal and Man City.

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  1. Pacer.
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Why do the scoutcast consider firmino in a lower striker bracket to Lukaku?

    Weaker goal stats but stronger involvement stats. So far winning him more points. So why Lukaku OVER Firmino when £3m is buying you nothing, whereas 3m invested upon midfield buys significantly higher scores

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Lukaku will outscore Firmino through out the season

    2. MTPockets
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Could prove correct. I think there's an over-attachment to Lukaku and/or Kane, considering their prices.

      • Ramboros
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Would you also pick Welbeck over Lukaku? Lukaku will score more goals in the long run.

        1. Pacer.
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          This really isn't an appropriate example for obvious reasons

      • Anathallo
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I think Lukaku will score more points, Firmino wasn't explosive even as a midfielder last year (although he does now have penalty and improved BPS), but it's a big question about re-investing and I'm asking the exact same thing below. If I pick Firm over Lukaku I can have Eriksen instead of Ramsey.... But Lukaku has the ability to go big like few other players.

      • Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Lukaku will easily outscore Firmino over the season, just like last season.

        Firmino is playing in the same position as last season, a false 9/playmaker. Even Salah has more goal threat than him. He's only been reclassified as a striker in FPL. Considering he'll be getting 1 point lesser for goals and no clean sheet points this year, but possibly with penalties all season (Liverpool scored 7 last season), unless he gets like twice the bonus points this year, he's going to finish with the same PPM as last year. There's nothing to suggest otherwise anyway, unless he plays much better this season.

    3. rnrd
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Wimmer worth monitoring?
      Got 90 min in his first possible apperance although Shawcross was out?
      Is he making way when Shawcross is back or is it martins iny?

      1. Bob_the_builder
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Cameron is out now as well.I think 1st choice back 3 is Wimmer-Shawcross-Indi

        1. Carlton P
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Zouma??

        2. FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          oi

    4. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone now if Francis will regain his place for Bournmouth?

    5. LC1
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      De Gea
      Dawson Cedric Jones
      Salah Eriksen Gross Ritchie
      Kane Lukaku Firmino

      Myhill Mee Carroll Rosenior

      Good to go?

      Or anything worth a hit?

      Thank you.

      1. Anathallo
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        G2G. Any chance you could have a look at my dilemma a couple down?

    6. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Considering i have no United,City or Leicester coverage , Which duo will score more FPL points over the next 6-7 weeks ?

      A. Vardy+Mkhi
      B. Jesus+ Chupo

      1. Anathallo
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Very close. With no United coverage I'd be tempted to 'cover' using A.

      2. Anathallo
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Any thoughts on my question below?

      3. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        A

    7. Anathallo
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'm seriously thinking about selling Lukaku as it allows so much of an upgrade elsewhere...

      Do you prefer:

      Vardy (or Firmino if you prefer) and Eriksen

      or

      Ramsey (or another 7m) and Lukaku?

      1. Laserface
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Firmino Eriksen all day

        1. Anathallo
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks.

      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        A.

        In my opinion: Vardy and Eriksen are good value. The jury's out on Ramsey, and Lukaku may or may not be worth more than his price tag.

        1. Anathallo
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks. I think Vardy is a great option potentially but he has burned me before. Firmino will probably drip in points but I don't really fancy him.

          I have 2 FT, and tempted to make my other enforced change and give myself 1 more week to decide.

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Same. I've only made 2 transfers so far. I only make transfers so I don't waste them haha. Wish I could save 3 or 4 FTs! 😀

            I may downgrade Laca to Vardy this week. Maybe get Mahrez instead/as well. Or I could just get Mendy and save again!

            I much prefer Vardy to Firmino at the moment. Although if Milner is still disfavoured, I suppose that nailed penalty taking is a massive plus for Firmino

            1. Anathallo
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah penalties are the main attraction for Firmino, but Vardy has pens and more goals I would suggest...

              1. Deulofail
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 7 months ago

                Does Vardy have pens? Set Pieces tab says Mahrez, but I'm not sure.

                1. Sims
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 7 months ago

                  vardy's on penos

                  1. Deulofail
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 7 months ago

                    Cheers Sims. Any evidence/reasoning for this though? When was Leicester's last pen?

                    1. TheTwelfthMan
                      • 6 Years
                      6 years, 7 months ago

                      This weekend, Vardy took it and buried it.

                    2. ZaZaZu
                      • 8 Years
                      6 years, 7 months ago

                      Vardy's last goal was a penner

                      1. Deulofail
                        • 8 Years
                        6 years, 7 months ago

                        Great cheers. No internet in my new house, but I'll be watching MotD tonight. Probably avoiding Mahrez now then 🙂

      3. LC1
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Firmino & Eriksen over Ramsey & Lukaku.

        Do you have any other United attacking coverage?

        1. Anathallo
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah I have Mkhi, which makes it a bit easier.

    8. pakornk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      what does Jose mean "Playstation football"?

      1. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        'We've had a good win, and noone is focusing on me. Look at me everyone'

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Classic Jose

      2. ZaZaZu
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Tricks with a lack of focus on keeping formation

    9. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone going to triple Spurs for next 4/5 games?Kane Eriksen Bavies look very nice.

      1. Turbolag
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Already have Eriksen and Bavies and am debating Kane in for a hit.

      2. pakornk
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I have Kane, Alli, Bavies

      3. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yes I'm doing it. Even looked at Ali eriksen and Kane but Davies is great value

      4. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Already have. Hoping they all stay healthy after match today.

      5. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        What I've got 🙂 Brought in Bavies before rise, fingers crossed no injuries!

      6. Pacer.
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Kane, Alli, Eriksen. Had Bavies early and ditched to bring in Kane. Keeping two spurs kids was a high risk high reward punt

    10. HD7
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A)

      Elliot
      BDavies Jones Cedric D. Luiz
      Eriksen Silva Ramsey
      Firmino Kaku Kane

      Subs: Foster, T Caroll, Chalobah,

      *Luiz to Kola next week

      B)

      Elliot
      BDavies Jones Azpi Cedric Kola
      Eriksen Salah
      Firmino Morata Kane

      Subs: Foster, T Caroll, Chalobah, Mbemba

      Your Suggestions A or B please?

      1. Laserface
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        A

      2. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        A

    11. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Tempted to get rid of lukaku on wc as going to captain Kane every week. Gives me an amazing defence, how does this look? Too weak upfront?

      Elliot (krul)
      Kolasinac alonso Davies mendy (4m def)
      Salah mkhi eriksen (2 x 4.5m)
      Kane firmino Joselu

      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Will Joselu get enough minutes?

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I think so. Don't think Rafa trust mitro and Gayle is out of the picture atm

      2. Pirlø's Pen
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I think it might be a little light up top. Maybe one of those defenders needs to go to upgrade elsewhere.

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Seems to be some value in defence, but maybe overdone it! I could drop mendy and kol to jones and 4.5 def to get vardy instead of Joselu or firmino to morato/Jesus

      3. *sigh*
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        See below!

      4. Nailed Jesus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I was thinking something similar with Kane,Firmino,Vardy,Coutinho,Mkhi,Silva with all the big hitters at the back.

    12. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      With Mane out for the next 3, how many minutes do we expect Salah to get in that span? Might he not be rested?

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        90 90 90

      2. BabyB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Mane is out for the next 2 games.

        1. FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          3 isn't it? or does caracao cup count?

    13. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      When do we expect Pogba's price to drop? Saturday night? He's on -3.9% at the minute

      1. MTPockets
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I think the threshold is adjusted to slower drop when player is injured. Plus the wildcard factor.

        • FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          He was on +40% earlier, so I'm concerned at how quickly that is dropping

      2. M00N
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Seriously considering going 4 at the back, what do you think is best?

        A) Alonso and Choupo-Moting (or any 5.5 mid) Play 433

        B) Coutinho and Morgan (or any 4.5 defender) Play 343

        1. Pirlø's Pen
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          A

        2. VFORVANDETA
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          A

        3. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          A

          1. HD7
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks 🙂

        4. M00N
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers All

      3. Bob_the_builder
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Lowe's starts under threat given his early withdrawal ?

        1. Pirlø's Pen
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Yes imo. Malone the better player from what i've seen.

      4. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Dullard one - but is Eriksen worth the 0.2 over Alli at the moment?

        Have neither - the extra cash can make a difference at this stage.

        1. MTPockets
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Depends if/how CL affects his minutes.

          • Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            It's a real 50/50 call. I had Ali and switch to eriksen on wc this week so only 0.1 difference but bit nervous it's now Ali's turn to score! Eriksens stats are so good tho

        2. Pirlø's Pen
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Views on this WC team, starting to settle on it!

          Gomes
          Alonso Davies TAA
          Alli Mkhitaryan GroB Moting
          Kane Morata Jesus

          Elliot Wimmer Carroll Hunemeir

          1. M00N
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Not sure on TAA and Groß, but thats only because I need to see more before I'm convinced. Everything else looks good.

          2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Jesus to firmino
            use that to upg elsewhere

        3. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Thoughts here guys?

          Elliot, Foster
          Davies, Jones, Stephens, Mee, Long
          KDB, Salah, Pogba, RLC, Carroll
          Kane, Lukaku, Gabbiadini

          2 FTs, 0.4m ITB

          A: Pogba > Mkhi
          B: Pogba + Gabbi > Eriksen + Joselu

          Option A would allow me to get Kolasinac in next week by downgrading Gabbi. Could even downgrade him this week.
          Thanks!

          1. cravencottage
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            I prefer Eriksen in either case

        4. cravencottage
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          is this worth a -8?
          Pogba Mane Chicharito > Alli, Doucoure Kane ?

          1. cravencottage
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            or Jesus instead of Kane?

            1. Ratatouille
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              Could pay off well

        5. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Which of these on WC to rotate with Naughton?
          A)Lascelles(have Elliot)
          B)Schindler
          C)Mee
          D)Evans
          Cheers 😀

        6. Kayz
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          why is salah flagged?

          1. Turbolag
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Illness, he's fine. Will probably be in the squad today.

            1. Kayz
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              gracias amigo

              hope he isnt in the squad today - guarantees start on sat

        7. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          A)Siggy/Coutinho + Rotate between Naughton/other 4.5
          B)Alonso + Rotate between Naughton and any mid upto 6.6
          Thanks in advance! 😀

          1. The Head-Ake
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            B imo

          2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            which mid though upto 6.6?

          3. Turbolag
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            A. I would love B if Stanislas was healthy because he's my favorite cheap mid and rotates really well with Naughton.

        8. The Head-Ake
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Would you rather play DDG or Elliot?
          Why did Hunemier of all the people get a price-drop?

        9. Gabriel Agbonlahor
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          DDG Elliot
          Monreal Bertrand TAA Lowe Long
          Eriksen Pogba Ritchie JWP Carroll
          Kane Lukaku Firmino

          1 FT & 0.3 ITB

          Which transfer should i do?

          A) Pogba ➡ David Silva
          B) Pogba ➡ Gross
          C) JWP ➡ Gross
          D) Pogba & JWP ➡ Mkhi & Eric Maxim (-4)

          1. Gabriel Agbonlahor
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Failed

            B) Pogba ➡ Mkhi

            1. The Head-Ake
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              B

        10. FISSH
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          What do you guys think?

          DDG/Elliott
          Alonso, Davies, Naughton, Lascelles, Smith
          Eriksen, Ramsey, Grob, Choupo, Carroll
          Morata, Jesus, Kane

          1. The Head-Ake
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Time will tell

          2. Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Too much cash in front 3 for me. Better value in firmino and upgrade mid or defence. Also wouldn't have ddg...too expensive. Presume this is a wc?

            1. The Head-Ake
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              DDG is more nailed than any of Utd defense

            2. FISSH
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah it is a WC. Would probably sell Jesus then. DDG stays I don't see any other better options.

        11. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Is Evans nailed?

          1. Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Yes

        12. rnrd
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          WC draft with the big 3 IF Heaton is out for months

          3-4-3 or 4-3-3

          Pope / Elliot
          Bavies - Kolasinac - Mendy - Wimmer (or another 4.5) - Mbemba
          Mjytharian - Antonio - RLC - Gross- Caroll
          Lukaku - Jesus - Kane

          1. M00N
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            There are better 4.5m GKs than Pope and the midfield is very weak .

          2. *sigh*
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Not sure on Pope, Gross and Mbemba but rest looks fine. Rather have a different keeper for 4.5. Cho Mo instead of Gross? Mbemba is injured I believe?

        13. *sigh*
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          On wildcard which looks best folks?

          Jesus Etc#1
          Elliott Woodman
          Jones Davies Daniels Cedric Tuanzebe
          Alli Silva Ramsey ECM RLC
          Kane Jesus Morata

          Jesus Etc #2
          Elliott Woodman
          Alonso Jones Davies Naughton Francis
          Hazard Alli Ramsey ECM RLC
          Kane Jesus Joselu

          Much obliged as always

          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            #1 but Silva -> Mkhi/Mahrez

            1. *sigh*
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              Annoyingly 0.1 short. Thought about going #1 and hoping Silva rises another 0.1 as hes getting closer to a rise and snapping Pogba/Mhki up. However not keen on planned transfers straight after WC.
              Cheers for the input J.

        14. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Don't think any hits are justified, so....

          Bertrand & Willian -> ? (14.3m available)

          A) Bavies & Mhki
          B) Jones & Salah
          C) Lascelles & Eriksen

          Foster
          Bertrand, Cedric, Moreno
          Alli, Willian, Phillips, Carroll
          Kane, Lukaku, Jesus

          1. Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            A for me. How you getting on so far this season

            1. Jinswick
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              Cheers PB. Terrible start to the season for me - 2m OR! Still time to turn things round though. How about you?

        15. JD @JDCochran2
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Need some help fellas....

          Trying to decide to switch Alonzo to Davies
          so I can bring in Erikson for Pogba

          Current Team is below. It will cost me -4

          Foster/Elliott
          Alonzo Memba Cedric Jones
          Pogba Miki Salah
          Morata Kane (C) Firmino

          Bench Loftus Cheek, Carroll, Naughton

          1. The Head-Ake
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Do it.

          2. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            I'd go for it

            1. JD @JDCochran2
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              Thank you. I will wait till after the game tonight to make sure no more injuries. Already missed the price rises for both 🙁

        16. The Cloud
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Replacement for Pogba (not including Mkhi):

          A) Pedro
          B) Fabregas
          C) Sane
          D) D Silva
          E) Other suggestions

          1. Turbolag
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            E. Ramsey