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The Watchlist Updated – Forwards

Our final Watchlist article focuses on the forwards as Fantasy Premier League managers scramble to react to recent injuries and attempt to configure the perfect strikeforce.

The Watchlist can be found in your sidebar on desktop, or via your slide-in menu on mobile or tablet.

These rankings give an indication of our current thinking on player selection for each position, listing the factors that are contributing to the given rank.

Injuries to Sergio Aguero and Alvaro Morata have played a big part in the recent transfer activities of FPL managers, though with Romelu Lukaku proving his fitness in Tuesday’s World Cup Qualifier for Belgium, we can at least be reassured on his Gameweek 8 start.

Harry Kane is also injury-free and, arguably, in the best form of his career.

Granted, his output at Wembley – blanks in all three league outings in front of his own fans – remains a concern, but Kane’s underlying statistics are peerless.

The top forward for shots, efforts in the box and attempts on target, he’s been the go-to striker ahead of a home encounter against Bournemouth – over 339,000 have snapped him up since the previous Gameweek.

Whereas midfield pair Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen have struggled to find the net, notching just twice apiece so far, Kane has scored two goals in three of the last four league matches.

He remains a fixture-proof option ahead of a mixed schedule which involves home clashes with the Cherries, Palace and West Brom, as well as head-to-heads with Liverpool, Man United and Arsenal, in the next six.

Boasting a massive 59.3% ownership, Lukaku has been the most consistent forward this season, netting in all but one of the opening seven Gameweeks.

Given that his highest return on the road is seven points, he looks a less enticing captaincy pick in the short-term, with three road trips – including visits to Liverpool and Chelsea – and a home clash against the Spurs defence to come over the next four.

Lower down our ranks, his team-mate Marcus Rashford has started six of the first seven Gameweeks, serving up two goals and three assists already.

Considering he managed five goals and three assists over the entirety of 2016/17, the starlet’s upturn in output suggests that, despite mainly being utilised off the left flank, he may yet prove a viable third striker option at just 7.6.

Indeed, with 33 points on the board, Rashford is the sixth top forward in terms of value for points per million (4.3) and is owned by just 8.9%. He’s played from start to finish just once as he continue to share pitch-time with Anthony Martial but, given the lack of options in his price bracket, he remains in our thinking.

Gabriel Jesus is second only to Kane for transfers-in over the Gameweek, earning 280,000+ new owners and up to second in our rankings.

Aguero’s likely absence bolsters his potential here. Although Jesus’ time has been managed, it’s no coincidence that his first 90-minute outing arrived in Gameweek 7, with the Argentine injured for the trip to Chelsea.

When on the pitch, the Brazilian has played a part in 45.5% of his side’s goals – more than any other team-mate – as Pep Guardiola’s men prepare for a favourable run of fixtures (STK BUR wba ARS lei hud).

However, we should not dismiss Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane as cheaper short-term alternatives in midfield. Sterling is the top midfielder for goals (five), while Sane has bagged 29 points in his last two at the Etihad.

We also have to carefully monitor Aguero’s injury situation.

Tuesday’s reports confirming that the Argentine had returned to light training indicated that the striker may yet be back in contention sooner than expected. Certainly the Gameweek 11 clash with Arsenal will be an obvious target; it remains to be seen if Guardiola would risk an earlier return. Some reports today even suggested he could be considered against Stoke this weekend.

Rested from international duties as he looks to overcome a hip complaint, Jamie Vardy sits fifth in the forward standings despite a testing start to the season.

The Foxes’ frontman has bagged five goals, netting against the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, and also has penalties to strengthen his potential ahead of a run that sees him face only two of last year’s top six in the next 11 Gameweeks.

Between now and Gameweek 18, Vardy will entertain West Brom, Everton, Burnley and Palace and also visit Swansea, Stoke, West Ham, Newcastle and Southampton.

Alexandre Lacazette’s lack of away form is a big concern, given that Arsenal hit the road four times (wat eve mci bur) in the next six Gameweeks.

With a visit from Spurs also on the horizon, this leaves only a Gameweek 10 encounter with Swansea at the Emirates as a stand-out fixture for the Frenchman.

Alexis Sanchez’s return in midfield could also have an impact on Lacazette’s 14.9% ownership if the Chilean rediscovers the form that saw him score 15 of his 24 goals on the road last season.

Roberto Firmino’s stock is in rapid decline after dropping to the bench away to Newcastle. The Brazilian has blanked in four successive outings and with clashes against Man United and Spurs up next, the exodus is picking up pace.

Mo Salah and Philippe Coutinho look better options as routes into Jurgen Klopp’s attack, though Firmino – who also has penalty duties – could yet profit from a kind schedule from Gameweek 10 onwards.

The injury to Sadio Mane adds another variable however. It has been well publicised that Liverpool struggle in attack without the winger’s incisive running, scoring just 1.5 goals a game without the Senegalese, compared with 2.2 goals with him in the line-up.

Further down the price brackets, Joselu and Tammy Abraham are currently our budget frontmen of choice.

Costing just 5.5, the Newcastle striker’s average of 20.8 minutes per attempt is more frequent than premium picks such as Morata (23.4) and almost on a par with Aguero and Lukaku (both 20.3).

Although he only started for the first time in Gameweek 3, the summer signing sits fifth among forwards for shots in the box, while only Kane and Lukaku have bettered his 11 attempts on target.

Boasting two goals in five starts, Joselu has the fixtures to prove value with money – Rafa Benitez’s men face Southampton, Palace, Burnley, Bournemouth, Watford and West Brom over the next seven Gameweeks.

Abraham continues to simmer as an option and typifies our struggle for candidates at this price point.

He could yet be under threat should Paul Clement tweak his formation and tactics but, for now, he looks to remain up front alongside Wilfried Bony, with Jordan Ayew deployed in a support role.

The Swans boast four enticing home fixtures (HUD LEI BRI BOU) and a trip to Burnley in the next six which could see Abraham finally break-out and fulfil his potential as a cut-price asset.

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  1. AllanM
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Brighton are bottom of xG so far. Pickford gets 1 more game.

    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Never seen a game scream more of a boring 0-0 draw

    2. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Same here.

    3. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I don't know what system that is you're using but they've scored 4 goals in 3 games at home so far. Only Man City kept them out.

      1. AllanM
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Based on where they've shot from it is statistically expected they'd have scored 3.54 goals.

        They've either benefited from luck, bad goalkeeping or they have high quality finishers.

        1. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          I see. Well, long may it continue! I really do think that xG should be split into H/a categories (forgive me if that already is the case).

          1. AllanM
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Split into home record it goes to 1.19 xG vs 4 goals.

            1. Reedy
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              Ah I get it. That doesn't sound encouraging, but how accurate has it been? Is this FFS's new system or another one?

    4. Majestic Chanka
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Booted for Joel P at Man U last GW. Rocking a £7.9m GK combo!

      1. AllanM
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Pick doesn't represent good value. I'm planning to get rid too to free up some cash.

  2. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Team looking proper grim. 2.3itb 1ft.

    Any advice - am resigned to hit(s).

    Elliott (Foster)
    Kola** Bavies Naughton Jones (Mbemba)
    Mkhi* Ramsey Salah (RLC**, TC)
    Morata** Firmino* Kane

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Morata Mkhi Firmino Jesus Vardy Silva/Sterling?

      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        To*

      2. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        That really is a hit, but looks like a good option. You think keep Kola?

        1. VFORVANDETA
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          I have him too.Keep him for now.If he dont play Caroll will come on.

  3. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Hows this WC Team

    Fabianski
    Otamendi - Monreal - Davies
    Richarlson - Mkhi - D.Silva - Coutinho
    Vardy - Kane - Jesus

    Bench: Elliot, Mbemba, McArthur, Rangel

    1. Kane Train
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone please??

    2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Decent. Not keen on Monreal - Get Jones and keep or Cedric for the next 4?

    3. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Potentially 2 non-playing defenders

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Aguero has been speaking on his return to the first team

    "I still do not know if I am going to play on Saturday. Today I trained normally, but without the group.

    "Tomorrow I will get into the group to see how I feel, but at training it's not the same thing as a game, I want to see if I have pain."

    http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sergio-aguero-injury-man-city-13750333

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Jesus and Sterling wagons derailed

    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      How hilarious would it be if Sane, Agüero and Bernardo Silva started in the front three

      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Lol 😎

      2. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        You sir are an anarchist

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      0% chance of him starting on Saturday. Genuinely.

    4. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Oh jesus, Jesus

    5. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Surely Pep just leaves it until Napoli. Or gives him 15 minutes at the end. Makes no sense to risk him.

      DON'T PLAY HIM PEP.

  5. xHolmesyx
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Guys, G2G on this wildcard?

    GK: Matt Ryan
    Defence: Ward, Davies, Van dijk, Naughton
    Midfield: Silva, Hazard, Sterling
    Forwards: Kane, Jesus, Vardy

    Bench: Wimmer, Carroll, Loftus Cheek.

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Gtg.Will VVD start?

      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Maybe just get Cedric for safety.

    2. AllanM
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      VVD is a big risk.

      1. SomewhatPleasing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Why?

        1. David Slade
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Currently have VVD on my WC.

          1. SomewhatPleasing
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Me too. Just wondering where the doubt has come from.

  6. cjhewitt92
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    What is bigger risk

    A) not having Chelsea cover against Palace
    B) Selling Lukaku and missing out on Huddersfield game

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Sell Kaku for who?

      1. cjhewitt92
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Use funds to go 442 with Kane and Jesus as forwards

        1. VFORVANDETA
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          If selling Kaku would strenghten your team more why not.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I've a sneaky feeling Lukaku is going to do well at Anfield, never mind Huddersfield.

      Which Chelsea cover would you have? Hazard plus a defender, or a defender double-up doesn't sound a bad idea.

    3. Arctic_Orangutans
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard couple explode but hasn’t got any form to prove it

      1. Freddo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Hazard scored 2 for Belgium in midweek.

        Rewind 12 months and Lukaku had no form, went on International Break, scored for Belgium, came back and scored a hatrick against Sunderland.

        How do you measure form?

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Hazard played vs Gobshite FC.

          How do YOU measure form?

          1. Arctic_Orangutans
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            No club form

  7. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Sick and tired of injuries! With so many international players in the Premier League, I can see either our strategies adapting to avoid said players around international fixtures, or FPL providing an international break chip!

    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      AKA wildcard?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Temporary wildcard like the FHC to be played in each 2 week break.

  8. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    More and more papers reporting Aguero can be back for Stoke game. It can also provide some rest for Jesus after 2 games during IB. Suddenly I'm considering Aguero for Lukaku. Madness?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. Very.

    2. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Wait for tomorrow presser

      1. Neebster
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        This. Wait for confirmatiob

    3. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Sensible thing is to wait until next GW and do Lukaku -> Agüero then

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Erm no

        Lukaku has Huddersfield

        Yes please

      2. Arctic_Orangutans
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        He’ll be back for Burnley game so Jesus isn’t the best pick I don’t think

    4. David Slade
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Didn't the man literally just return to light physio work a couple of days ago? He was talking about playing without pain and we think he is going to play again a team which is incredibly physical?

    5. Urchin
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Its a broken rib, ergo 4 weeks minimum....else the news report were false!

      1. ZaZaZu
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Manchester Evening News article. Apparently Aguero has said the following;

        "I still do not know if I am going to play on Saturday. Today I trained normally, but without the group.

        "Tomorrow I will get into the group to see how I feel, but at training it's not the same thing as a game, I want to see if I have pain."

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

    Best defender under £4.8?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe Holding, but Arsenal have a few injury concerns. Clark or Lascelles are good picks, imo.

      1. Neebster
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        What about Morgan or Simpson?Newcastle defence over Leicester?

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Both teams have nice fixtures. I'd pick a Newcastle CB over Morgan or Simpson though at the 4.5m price point.

      2. LosBlancos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Haha, Holding is abysmal

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Ward/Mee?

    3. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      The sainted Stephen Ward. Best defender full stop! 😀

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Thought he played for Burnley? 😉

        1. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          shhhh - don't tell everyone or they'll all want one 😉

    4. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Daniels close to dropping to 4.8, couple of tough fixtures coming up but then could be good value

  10. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    A) Fabianski Elliot
    Davies Otamendi Cedric Ward Mbemba
    SALAH Sterling Richarlison Moting RLC
    Kane Lukaku JESUS

    or

    B) Fabianski Elliot
    Davies Otamendi Cedric Ward Mbemba
    SILVA Sterling Richarlison Moting RLC
    Kane Lukaku VARDY (2.6m in the bank)

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A, longer term but maybe B for a couple of weeks?

  11. flippetyflop
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Seeing a lot of Mbemba in WC teams even though he didn't make the Newcastle squad for the last game? Why?

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Fodder.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Benitez seems to like playing him in the easier fixtures, which is ideal for 4m defender fodder.

  12. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Will Iwobi get any minutes next few games?

    1. Klip Klopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Hmm maybe not as ozil will play more

  13. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Play Choupo-Moting away to city or Mee at home to west ham?

    1. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Mee

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Mee

    3. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Same dilemma, I'm playing Mee.

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        That’s very selfish of you.

    4. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Benjamin Thomas Mee

    5. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Mee!

      1. Arctic_Orangutans
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Got a feeling choupo will score against city

        1. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          He could, for sure, and I like him as a player - I just think City will boss the game. Be a different matter if Shawcross were fit.

  14. XABI 15
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Would this be madness.

    Lukaku Eriksen Antonio to Silva Hazard Vardy(-8)

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Too mad.

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      lol

    3. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      😀 It's the sort of thing I'd do, so probably best to avoid.

    4. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      yes

    5. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I'd keep Eriksen for Bournemouth!

  15. Nolberto Solano
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Mkhi -> Sterling for a hit?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Nah

    2. birdnose
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Got the same dilemma, wouldn't usually make sense, but got a feeling it might pay off this time

  16. xHolmesyx
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Guys how likely is it that van dijk will start?

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe get Cedric for safety.

      1. xHolmesyx
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Alright thanks.

    2. David Slade
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      They REALLY need him so you would expect him to play.

  17. SantiClaus
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Sterling and Stones (-8)

    or

    Alonso and Jese

    -need Jese out of the team

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Jese to Chopo?

  18. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Some reassuring words about Joselu, which seem to make it less of a problem to have him...but I guess stats don't always show that he's an awful awful player.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He's not that bad.

  19. FPL Emu
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Any objections to this wildcard team?

    Fabianski (Elliot)

    Davies / Azpi / Maguire / Ward (Daniels)

    Hazard / Silva / Chuopo (RLC, Carroll)

    Vardy / Kane / Jesus

    (Decent rotation with Daniels there)

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      No.GTG

  20. Lone Wolf
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Better combo:

    a) Monreal, Hazard, Choupo
    b) Azpi, Sterling, Fabregas

    Better pick:

    A) Otamendi
    B) Bavies

    1. william prunier
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      B
      B

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Close one.B

    3. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      aB

    4. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Tough.. probably B but with luiz.instead of azpi..

    5. Urchin
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      a
      B

  21. WVA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    What's with Courtois showing as plus 93 on fpl stats when you type him in but not actually showing on the list?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      -

    2. Saka Rice
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      -

  22. dashdriver
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Can and Firmino to Sterling and Abraham for a hit?

    Kolasinac going to play?

  23. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Im not a Kolasinac owner.. but what do you make of wengers presser? He said he has a »minor hip problem«.. but not that he was out.

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Im keeping him.Cant afford to take another hit.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I'm going to wait for more news tomorrow, but I have funds for Kolasinac to Alonso, which might end up tempting me.

    3. David Slade
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Sounds like Wenger has Richarlison in on his WC

  24. nadman89
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    fabianski (elliot)

    otamendi - davies - cedric - mee (mbemba)

    hazard - sterling - richarlison ( choupo , RLC)

    vardy - kane - lukaku

    looks good on wc?

    1. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      yes

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yup.

  25. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    With Agüero nearing return, should one still have confidence that Sterling get sufficient minutes to make him worthwhile over Silva?

    1. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      i think hell be good next 2 games then switch him to liverpool mid

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Good idea, only thing is draft already have Couthino. But might rearrange a bit.

    2. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I don't trust Sterling, so I did Mkhi to Silva a week ago.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        same here.

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Since Bournemouth, sterling has started every prem game he's been available for, with or without Aguero, also scored a brace with Aguero on the pitch so Aguero's return isn't necessarily bad for him

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Th upside of selecting him is surely high. A problem is not too many good replacement options at that price if he falls victim to excessive rotation.

  26. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I don't get this Vardy hype!

    The next 5 they face are -
    West Brom (H)
    Swansea (A)
    Everton (H)
    Stoke (A)
    Man City (H)

    West Brom are good defensively!

    Everton can turn out to be good at defence and give a boring​ 0-0 game!

    Stoke defend well at home!

    City's defence has improved a lot and atm I don't see them conceding goals!

    1. Saka Rice
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy will score at least 5 goals in that period. Hes much better than Kane or Aguero he just plays in a worse team which is why his numbers arent that high.

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        It's always beer o'clock somewhere

        1. Saka Rice
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          you're probably the kind of person to think Benteke is a shit striker as well. Hes just as good as Lukaku just needs to be given a proper chance!

          1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            You're the type of poster who gets me banned.

            Benteke has missed 100% of his big chances this season. Whats the message?

            1. Saka Rice
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              What kind of a wizard are you how do you not see this? I cant believe you think Lukaku is better he just stands around the box. Benteke is stronger, faster and better heading. He's missed because he plays for a shit team. When crystal palace has good fixtures he can easily be a captain choice.

              1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                hahahahahahahahahahaha

                "Big chances" is defined by OPTA and is flat across the board, whether you're Benteke, Lukaku or Vardy, a big chance is a big chance.

              2. Annie
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                more (hopefully the ban will come)

                1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 5 months ago

                  This is the football equivalent of a player waving an imaginary card at the ref, yellow for you

                  1. Saka Rice
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 5 months ago

                    Whatever...youll be the only one without Benteke in your team and missing out on all the points

      2. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        You're comparing Vardy with Kane & Benteke with Lukaku?
        Like seriously?

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      No one else good at 8.6 and below.

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      West Brom are not good defensively!

      Nothing suggests Everton can turn out to be good at defence any time soon!

      Stoke have conceded 7 in the last 3 at home!

    4. Pazdannavaro
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Agree completely. Swansea aint whipping boys either.
      I am going Batshu 🙂

      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Good luck with that 😀

        1. Pazdannavaro
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Easily can be changed for Vardy or Firmino in 2 weeks.
          Chelsea will score 2-3 goals vs Palace and LEI-WBA would be a tie 1:1. He linked well in Belgium matches with Hazard. Good chances they will continue that. You disagree?

    5. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I agree with you.. I.think people have turned to Vardy in lack of better options..Id rather have firmino over him to be honest.. but I own none of them so im pretty happy with that

  27. Ars_KZ
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Pedro or Fabregas for this gw?

    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      lol no.

    2. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Fab imo

    3. Saka Rice
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      lol never.

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Fabregas. Pedro could be golden but a risk with no form as yet.

  28. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Alonso haulage Ltd.

  29. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I apologise for saying Cedric would fall, I've let myself down and my FPL team down.

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      You've lost all credibility after that mistake.

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Sadly, I was already in negative credibility TC

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          😛

          1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            How have things started in FPL for you TC? I'm ghosting at 8k in Eliteserien haha

            1. Team Cruel
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              Very good, within top 100k without Kane. 8k is impressive, my rank is double of that. Wildcarding today so hopefully can break the top 10k somehow 😀

              1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                Oh really! Maybe I should log in again 😉 haven't done anything since official FPL launched ha

                I was unhappy with my FPL start, rose from 1ml to 300k last week, WC'd this to load up on Che/City boys! Good luck

                1. Team Cruel
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 5 months ago

                  Log in for sure, DGW starts today so opportunities to climb the ranks.

                  That's nice. City/Che boys seems the way to go. Pity Morata probably misses ut, he would have been my captain. Might bring in Haz and give him the armband.

                  1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 5 months ago

                    Awesome man, gonna log in an WC now! Will link my team on profile FYI (Y)

      2. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        😀

  30. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Drowning in injuries, having used my FT who would you prioritise for -4? I can't field an XI as it stands:

    A) Chalobah > TC, playing 433
    B) Jones > Walker, playing 523

    A is probably more sensible, but seems a waste of a hit.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Jones will probably be fine.

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        He would have been out this week anyway. But I will play him if he is fit. If he stays I'll play him vs. Hud then get rid.