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The Watchlist Updated – Forwards

After taking stock of the latest changes to the goalkeeper, defender and midfielder rankings over the past few days, we conclude with analysis of the forward options.

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

These highlight our current thinking on player selection for each position, listing the factors behind each player’s given rank.

We’re keeping faith in Harry Kane at the top of our standings.

Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino has handily allayed any injury fears following Kane’s withdrawal from England duties, with the forward apparently fit for the Gameweek 12 derby trip to Arsenal next weekend.

Kane has now blanked in five of his six matches at Wembley in light of the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace but his form on the road has been relentless, with two goals in each of his last three away fixtures.

And that can only be good news for his 38% owners, bearing in mind that three of Spurs’ next four (ars WBA lei wat) are away matches.

Kane has averaged 10 points per match (ppm) on his travels, compared to 4.2ppm at home, while significantly, he registers 1.5 big chances per match away from home, compared to just 0.7 at Wembley Stadium.

Priced at 12.8 in Fantasy Premier League, the home blanks are a major concern given that he’s the primary captaincy option in most Gameweeks, while Spurs’ Wembley fixtures (WBA STK BHA SOT WHU EVE) are very kind for the next few months.

But still way out in front in almost every key statistic – shots (59), efforts in the box (39), attempts on target (22) and penalty area touches (72) – his potential far exceeds any other FPL forward.

As Spurs have already qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League, Pochettino could now take the opportunity to rest his star man in Europe, with the Premier League schedule becoming far more congested from late-November onwards.

The man on the move at the top of the rankings is Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata (10.3), who has been the best served FPL forward in terms of big chances this season, with 13.

A seventh league goal in the 1-0 victory over Manchester United was followed by a strike for Spain against Costa Rica as Fantasy interest gains momentum – he’s the most popular target in attack ahead of a trip to West Brom, with over 95,000 transfers in.

Another positive regarding Morata’s Gameweek 11 outing was that it was the first time he’d completed a full 90 minutes since Gameweek 6, with his match sharpness now up to scratch following a recent hamstring complaint.

The Blues’ upcoming schedule is the other key factor stacked in Morata’s favour.

After the Gameweek 13 trip to Liverpool, they play five of their following eight matches at home (SWA NEW whu hud SOT eve BHA STK), and avoid all of the current top six during that spell.

Eden Hazard’s (10.6) spot-kick duties make him the obvious alternative for those looking to invest in the Blues’ attack, though Morata makes a convincing case – he’s scored or assisted 71% of his side’s goals when on the pitch, more than any premium forward.

A promising short-term schedule (NEW BHA wat) means that Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku (11.5) holds firm.

Without a goal in his last seven in all competitions for United, the Belgium international has suffered from a tough run of fixtures and has been stifled by Jose Mourinho’s tactics.

But a brace for Belgium against Mexico over the break could reignite his confidence levels ahead of a fine short-term schedule.

Over 224,000 managers parted company with Lukaku ahead of Gameweek 11 and, despite the fixture swing, he is once again the most sold forward since Saturday’s deadline, shedding a further 78,000 owners.

The next three matches are pivotal for the Man United forward, who still resides in 47% of FPL squads, to prevent perhaps even more significant sales, with Morata the major attraction.

The never-ending concerns over rotation somewhat dents the appeal of Manchester City duo Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus.

Pep Guardiola hasn’t started the pair together since Gameweek 5, favouring two from Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling and, to a lesser extent, Bernardo Silva to flank one of the two central strikers.

Aguero does lead all FPL forwards for ppm with 8.4, though, and looks to again be the first-choice penalty taker after netting from the spot in the 3-1 win over Arsenal.

The Argentine also outperforms the 10.5-valued Jesus in terms of minutes per goal attempt (20.9 to 27.5) this season, so between the pair, he currently is our preferred option.

But many may baulk at a price of 11.8 for a player who still remains a rotation risk, and investing in two Man City midfielders (Sterling and Sane are our preferred picks) is perhaps the more prudent way to tap into their prolific attack.

The case for that approach will certainly be stronger if Morata continues to thrive and Lukaku gets back among the goals.

Looking at the budget options, Swansea City’s Tammy Abraham (5.9) is still our favoured route, despite blanking at home to Brighton & Hove Albion in Gameweek 11.

Like Morata, he has been directly involved in 71% of his side’s goals when he’s been on the pitch. Abraham also leads all FPL forwards for points per million value with a score of 8.1.

A trip to Burnley and a home meeting with Bournemouth over the next two Gameweeks appear reasonably promising, though given that he is ineligible to face parent club Chelsea in Gameweek 14 and faces Man City in Gameweek 17, his stock could soon plummet.

Glenn Murray (5.8) is the budget forward rising to challenge Abraham.

Over the last three Gameweeks, he has scored four goals and is top for shots in the box (eight) among forwards.

The Seagulls are unbeaten in their last four, and face home fixtures against Stoke City, Palace and Liverpool’s dodgy away defence over the next four Gameweeks.

Over 49,000 FPL managers have brought in the forward ahead of Gameweek 12, though he’s still part of just 2% of squads.

While Abraham remains the only valid option for Swansea, the likes of Pascal Gross offers a very strong alternative to Murray in the Seagulls’ midfield.

The mid-price battle between Jamie Vardy and Roberto Firmino is still evenly poised.

Over the last four Gameweeks, both players have registered six penalty box shots and two big chances apiece.

Unfortunately for the Liverpool forward, his stock suffers due to the phenomenal form of Mohamed Salah, while Vardy’s record against top six sides, having scored against Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, means upcoming home fixtures against Spurs and Man City should not be discounted.

Around that spell, trips to West Ham United, Newcastle United and Southampton, along with further home match-ups against Burnley and Palace, look inviting.

One goal in eight hardly helps Firmino’s cause, yet Liverpool’s forthcoming run (SOT CHE stk bha EVE WBA bou) suggests that he cannot be ruled out.

Over in the blue half of Merseyside, Oumar Niasse (4.9) replaces Dominic Calvert-Lewin (5.0) as our preferred budget pick for Everton.

Handed his first 90 minutes of the season by David Unsworth, Niasse’s effort against Watford took his tally to four goals in the last six Gameweeks ahead of six favourable fixtures (cry cot WHUM HUD new SWA) in the next seven Gameweeks.

Further down, Josh King is worth monitoring on the strength of Bournemouth’s fixtures.

On the back of a morale-boosting 1-0 win at Newcastle, they face home clashes against Huddersfield Town, Burnley and Southampton, along with trips to Swansea and Palace, in the next five.

Priced at 7.0, he’s expected to recover from the back complaint that saw him withdraw from Norway’s recent internationals.

King has just one goal to his name so far and understandably sits in just 1% of FPL squads, but that schedule offers hope he can go some way towards reprising the form that delivered 16 goals and three assists in 2016/17.

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  1. Fitzy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    WR sent me here

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      🙂

  2. Sahil Yadav
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    I am thinking to squeeze in Josh King in my WC team. So where to downgrade:
    a) Choupo instead of Gross at M4
    b) Sterling instead of Mahrez at M3 (I have Sane)
    c) Speroni instead of Pope (Second GK is Elliot)

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      b

    2. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Would hold on that move until he has proven himself worthy again. Maybe Zaha for now and if King is shining again get King in for Zaha? Just a suggestion

  3. raoulduke71
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Which of these would you pick as your two premiums for the next 6/7 gwks?

    a) Kane & Aguero
    b) Kane & Lukaku
    c) Kane & Morata
    d) Aguero & Lukaku
    e) Aguero & Morata

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I have c

      They'll probably all score well, just pick your favourites and assess with a long term view

    2. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      No "Morata & Lukaku" option?

      I have Kane and Morata and will console myself that, while Aguero might outscore one/both, I will not have to check teamsheets an hour before kick off to make sure they start

    3. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      C

  4. Live Scoutcast Tonight 9:30pm- Leave your questions here
    J0E
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    • 14 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    The Scoutcast is back tonight - at 9:30pm

    Feel free to leave your questions here.

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Can having both Aguero and Jesus work long term?

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Is opting for 3 big hitters upfront the way to go? (3 out of kane morata lukaku aguer)

        With abundance of cheap enablers in defence like Mee Daniels Moreno Duffy Dann to go alongside Jones

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Shameless queue jumping 😛

        2. tisza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          this please.
          I'm just not seeing the value in 3 premium strikers.
          http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/11/13/captain-poll-gameweek-12-2/?hc_page=2#hc_comment_16931830

          almost seems like an expensive punt in that if "i have 3 hopefully 2 of them might come off".

      2. tisza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        As game time is the key issue - if not both then is it worth having even one of them? Still could be Sane & Abraham vs. Kun/Jesus and a non-playing mid (price reasons)
        Cannot make up my mind on value of holding Jesus. The number of goals City score versus the far superior game time of other premium strikers increasing the possibilities for them to score more.

      3. Legomane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Could owning and captaining Aguero be a viable alternative to owning two City mids?

        I currently have Eriksen, Hazard and Salah in MF, and am not thrilled at the prospect of 'downgrading' one of my stars to 'Rotation City'...

        Pep doesn't tend to use Kun as an impact sub, and if he does, it's for 60-min Gabriel, so Sergio ought to get 20-30 mins to make his mark (only happened once in 11 weeks, GW3). Therefore, the fear of the 1pt cameo captain may not be a factor. No-shows can be managed with Harry(vc) in reserve, and are no worse than a Sterling/Sane no-show in theory.

      4. Ronnie Hotdog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        This. I have Aguero and I'm seriously considering bringing in Jesus as well.

    2. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      FPL Virgin will be along with 10 questions quicker than they can be typed up.

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        This 😆

      2. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        +1

    3. Sahil Yadav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is Josh King a good option for the F3 slot? Or do the cheaper options(Abraham, Murray, DCL, Niasse) provide better value?

      1. FPL Panda
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        This

    4. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is playing with 3 big hitters up top a viable option?

      Is DDG a set and forget or go for someone like pope?

      Is RLC more than just a "magic bean"?

      1. The Scholes School
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Second the question on keepers.

        With United clean sheets coming up, can we afford to rely on an injury-prone Jones who's likely to be rotated? We could hedge our bets by bringing in De Gea.

        Alternatively, we could just rely on Burnley staying solid, get Pope (who's more than keeping up with De Gea) and save 1.2 million.

    5. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Which 4.4 - 4.9 defender should people be looking to bring in for their Saints defenders?

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        With the near future fixtures none imo.

        1. wowBOBwow
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          He meant as a replacement for Saints defs

      2. RedLightning
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 13 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Burnley (Ward, Mee or Lowton, can be played both home and away) or Liverpool (Gomez or Moreno, home matches only).

    6. Urchin
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      What is the best time going ahead to use WC for those like me who haven't done it yet?

    7. Forlorn Hope
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Only one question this week needs answering: Aguero or Lukaku?

      1. Baz
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        this

      2. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        defo this.

      3. BobBradleysOpportunity
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        this

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

        Morata or Lukaku? is the other "only one".

      5. Awesom-o
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Yep I can't decide whether to make the switch from Aguero to Lukaku

    8. The Rumour Mill
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Which teams do you think will be the biggest rotation risks from now until FA cup third round weekend? In the case of Manchester City, does this paradoxically make their assets more attractive, as the other members of the top 6 will be rotating now too?

      1. The Rumour Mill
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        And which teams do you consider "safest" from rotation?

    9. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      hello Jonty

      what to do with Erikssen and is Zaha the best mid priced midfielder ?

      thanks 🙂

    10. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      As mentioned yesterday - are premium forwards playing away from home/against stronger oppositions better (c) options as their opponents will not spend 90 minutes looking to shut up shop?

    11. zorro121
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Looking ahead at the Christmas fixtures which budget defenders should we be targeting? Looking to replace Mbemba and Naughton and need some nailed on staters who could bring in a clean sheet or 2

    12. Sickboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Best replacements for B.Davies?

      Thanks.

    13. yemzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Given the unpredictability of hauls (particularly Kane's), are we better off picking and sticking with a player for captaincy?

    14. Chapanya
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Take a hit to bring in lukaku instead of morata and give him the armband or leave it be and captain kane?

      1. johnnys balloons
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Not for a hit. Lukaku is probably better option for next two gw but after that you will end up wanting morata back. So, at this point, if you have morata, stick with him

    15. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Best second striker? Kun, Lukaku or Morata?

    16. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      When should we sell Kane? Blanks against weaker teams at Wembley and niggling injuries mean hes a risk to cpatain. Costing 12.8 this is unacceptable, would RvP / Suarez have blanked in these fixtures? He has a good record against Arsenal but if he blanks and then has WBA a home next, would you be confident?

    17. FPL Hitman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      With the fixtures set to pile up in the coming weeks, for those who have a weak bench is it advisable to prioritize sorting it first before acquiring the best ones?

    18. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Have Bournemouth turned the corner? Could old fantasy favourites like Charlie Daniels, Defoe and King be about to come back into fashion?

    19. Shake n Bake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      With Chelsea's upcoming fixtures having Morata or Hazard is pretty much essential. Should we consider getting both of them or is that too much money to outlay?

    20. SN
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Do you guys mind reviewing the budget forwards for those of us not keen on 3 big hitters?

      Has Tammy A been lucky so far with Swansea's poor attacking returns?

      Is Niasse a regular starter?

      etc

      Thanks!

    21. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Can Lukaku get back in the groove against these weak(er) teams despite Utd's poor attacking form?

    22. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Would you wait until after the Liverpool game for Morata or can he profit vs them and Brom (a)...?

    23. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      What is the answer to the captain conundrum? So many managers have struggled to nail the captaincy this season!

      1. Going Home
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Don't pick premium forwards at home to bottom six clubs. They shut up shop and are generally good enough to do it (exception being Citeh, but then need to beat the rotation)

    24. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      can the panel name any worthwhile (i.e nailed and good value) defender priced between 5.4-6.5 aside from phil jones? and therefore with the amount of excellent 4.4-5mil options is an all budget back 5 a viable option going into the Christmas period?

      1. johnnys balloons
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Vertonghen

    25. Mikeharbrw
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Thoughts on Moyes at Wham...? Can he stabilise their defence or should we wait for Gibson, Lescott and Oviedo to come in first?

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Wait for Januzaj to return 😛

    26. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Spurs defence. Trippier worth the risk at his price and his stats?

    27. FantasyFootballSprout
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      With Chelsea’s amazing upcoming fixtures, is Azpilicueta a must have for the run in?

      1. Going Home
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        imo yes

    28. Deanobakedbeano
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      If you had one slot for a premium striker over the next 6 game-weeks, who would you go for: Kane, Aguero or Lukaku?

      1. johnnys balloons
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Dont bealive there is significant diference between those 3 in terms of point returns. So you wont make some big mistake picking any of them

        1. Deanobakedbeano
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Even with Kane's home issues and Aguero's rotation risk?

          1. johnnys balloons
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Yes, even with those. Kane home issue wont last

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Morata 😉

    29. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      On WC,3 premium strikers or 2 premium and 1 fodder???

      1. johnnys balloons
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        If I am on WC I would try with King as 3th starter. It could easily pay off with those fixtures and his ownership

    30. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Alonso or Azpi on WC?

      Azpi has got the returns thus far, but with just 0.1 difference between them, and underlying stats still favouring Alonso, is Alonso potentially now the better bet?

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Im seriously considering both

    31. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      - Courtois or DDG worth the extra money with their great fixtures up to January?
      - Which City mid ?
      - 433 or 343 or 352, which to prefer - could 433 continue to do well ?
      - Three forward heavyhitters - worth having or spread the funds more widely ?

    32. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      1) Will you captain Harry Kane in an easy fixture at home?

      2) With Aguero and Jesus doing a jobshare, should we avoid Manchester City forwards altogether?

      3) Will Phil Jones play 3 premier league games in a week in November and December?

      4) In the last 4 Gameweeks, Crystal Palace have conceded a third of the big chances that Man United have and they are top for set play attempts. Is it time to stop laughing at Scott Dann owners and join them?

      5) Should we avoid the obvious captain pick and look at the names further down the captain's poll?

      6) With the games coming thick and fast, gameweeks 13 to 22 will make or break all our seasons. Who are the must-have players for this period?

      7) Who are the best price-drop bargains?

    33. Individual
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      hey Jonty! my question would be can we call time of death on the age of the premium WBs now, with a 4.5x3+Jones+cheapo defence looking more prevalent to finance Morata/Kane/Kun or Kaku?

      Or can the likes of Alonso and Walker rise again?

      1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        For gw 14 is it Alonso or Azpi ?

        1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          oops reply fail

    34. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Will Jonty apologise for his disdainful comments re RLC after his debut performance for England?

      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        If FPL scores had been applied RLC would have got a lovely 3 pt return through his no goals, assists or bonus (which would have gone to Dier and the defence most likely).

        Never had a specific problem with RLC on his own as a fifth mid - fielding him as part of a revolving cast list of magic beans was my issue.

        I may even play RLC one of these days...he sits proudly on my bench currently. 🙂

    35. CL4PTRAP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Can Alonso help cover Chelsea attacking assets with clean sheets and occasional attacking points? No Morata or Hazard.

      1. reddragons178
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        This

    36. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Which City midfielders should we be opting for?

    37. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A lot of talk of Dann, Zaha and even Speroni on the forums recently so...
      Does Palace's fixture shift really excuse the fact that they are rooted to the bottom of the table with 4 points, only 4 goals scored all season and no cs?
      Who is your preferred Palace asset if any?

    38. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Best option for a budget 3rd striker?

    39. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Which teams and players should we look at for reliability over the congested December fixture list?

    40. IWR
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Will you have Lofus-Cheek in your fantasy world cup squad Jonty?

      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Will Southgate is the bigger question 🙂

    41. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Am I the only one not even thinking about touching Lukaku, at least until Pogba comes back?

      Simply put, he's an 11.5 forward who has not found the net for his club in any competition since September. He has not looked convincing against perfectly vulnerable opposition, and I include Liverpool and Chelsea in this assessment.

      Morata or Jesus are surely better options for less?

      1. built_this_city
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        flat track bully mate

        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          He hasn't bullied anyone yet, though, since the opening game of the season. Sure, he scored against six weak but all of those performances were single goals except for a brace and a goal+assist. He has also failed to score against two weak teams, three strong ones, and his output has dried up enormously in the absence of Pogba.

    42. CFC96
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Have been lucky to have gone unpunished by Richarlison, with a price rise imminent and the exact money itb to enable choupo---> richarlison with no FT, is it worth the -4 to have him long term and not miss out

      1. Pep says
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        There should be a special edition of Scoutcast dedicated the solely to this question!

    43. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Oh, oh, another one.

      With the levels of rotation we have seen recently, and the fact that, possible for the first time, ever, we don't mind having certain players who are going to miss the odd game or only get 20-60 minutes, coupled with a busy Christmas schedule... *draws breath*... are three good bench options essential?

    44. Awesom-o
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      With a very nice fixture rotation between now and the new year, is the budget keeper option of Elliot (4.2) and Speroni (4.0) now viable? (Dons tin hat)

      Everton (h), Stoke (h), Brighton (a), WBA (a), Bournemouth (h), Everton (h), Leicester (a), Swansea (a), Arsenal (h), Brighton (h).

      1. RedLightning
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Speroni will probably only get you a string of 2s.
        I would consider him to be a false economy compared to Pope (4.5).
        But at least he's a better second keeper than Tim Krul!

    45. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Azpi or Alonso?

    46. FPL Panda
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Feel like this is a recurring topic on the site over the last week

      For people on their wc-

      With all these question marks over the budget third striker spot - for those people who don’t want to go with 3 big strikers up top, is the right move to move to a 3-5-2 with someone like zaha over a dodgey third striker ?

      And is niasse worth the extra 0.4 over a dudd like quarner at 4.5 for that third striker / third sub spot ?

      Many thanks

      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        With Luiz being dropped, Christensen in form and Moses back from injury, what will Chelsea's likely first choice defence be moving forward with favorable fixtures?

        1. Bald Eagle
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          This.

    47. Deanobakedbeano
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is Smalling now a better option than Jones? Injury worries and congested fixture schedules would point to Smalling.

    48. liiusions
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Why are so many against putting Liverpool defenders in yet they're willing to pay more for Palace, Bournemouth and even Brighton defenders?!

      1. Deanobakedbeano
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Worth a Moreno-Gomez double up almost IMO

        1. liiusions
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          I've considered it but doubt I will. Liverpool will keep more CSs than any of the other teams with 4.5 options

          1. Deanobakedbeano
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Burnley is a gold mine for CSs with several 4.5 options too though...

    49. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is Kane really essential? Are people too afraid to drop him?

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        When he finally scored a brace at home people will tear their teams apart to accommodate him.

        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          *scores

        2. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          The same way they have been doing it since last 11 gameweeks?

          Odd brace (2/4) in a month won't hurt non owners

          1. Make Arrows Green Again
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            At home, my friend. Well.. 'home'.

            A lot of people are happy to hold off as long as the Wembley hoodoo looks real and set to continue. There is a certainty to that. An order. As soon as that is exploded, and it will be, you don't know where the next points haul is going to come from and that makes people twitchy 😉

            1. The Overthinker
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              He has scored at home in CL if I am not wrong ? He just can't find a way to score in PL?

              Even if he scores at home, I still won't be too excited to bring him In till next year. Still at the price he is, he definitely is not worth the money imo atm

              I believe Kane becomes a monster in second half of the season. And that's when I'll think about bringing him in.

              1. Make Arrows Green Again
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 4 months ago

                I think he has, yes. Also for England? Not for Spurs in the league though. Very odd.

                I see it as being more similar to his 'August' hangup than anything tactical or performance-related. I think it's becoming a bit of a mental block. There is no rational reason for his failure to score in August but it didn't stop him from trying too hard, snatching at chances, and taking shots when a pass would have been better. As soon as September rolled around he was fine again. I'm not saying the floodgates will open when he next scores at home in the league, but I do think we're going to have it a bit easier after that.

                What a tough season though. I thought last year was bad, at least until the reKaneaissance, but this year there is not one 'safe' captain pick. It makes it all the more interesting I suppose.

                1. Make Arrows Green Again
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 4 months ago

                  Bother, of course he DID score at home against Liverpool. It's a mental block against weaker teams at home then!

    50. That Fantasy Guy
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Of the 4 premium strikers, who gets left out of the 3 striking positions?
      Lukaku
      Kane
      Morata
      Aguero
      (Aguero could also be Gabriel Jesus for relevance)

      1. Awesom-o
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Have to pick the three nailed strikers who you can captain.

        Lukaku, Kane, Morata.

    51. QPRUTD
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Who's a better Liverpool Defender
      Gomez or Moreno??

    52. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Question of the week:

      3 premium strikers or a cheaper 3rd striker?

      It’s been 11 weeks and I have only got 2 goals from my 3rd striker position.

      Is it just better to go with Kane - Kaku - Morata over playing the cheap 3rd striker roulette?

      All 3 look nailed and have good fixtures.

    53. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      How much do the scoutcast guys pay attention to form and fixture indicators when choosing their captain for the week? Or if in doubt, do they follow the most popular to avoid a potential OR drop?

    54. darrellb
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      with so many midfield and forward options, if youll had to go for only ONE city asset, who would be each of your preferred city player?

    55. Expected Toulouse
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is Ramsey worth considering and is Surman a viable 5th mid to rotate/bench over the likes of RLC and Carroll.
      Also would you prefer spending 6mil on Vertonghan/Kolasinac or spending similar on Richarlison/Gross etc.

    56. La vida FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      With their upcoming fixtures, I think we are all in agreement a Chelsea asset is a must.

      If you were on your WC this gameweek, who would you have and why:

      A) Hazard
      B) Morata
      C) Neither/other

    57. marvssecret
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Witth the return of Kompany into the City squad and many of us having Ota or Stones in our teams, are we now also facing a Centre back rotation condondrum?

    58. marvssecret
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I plan to get Jones in either this week or next. Is it still worth getting him as he will surely be rotated in the coming weeks given his fragile state?

    59. NachoMan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Are Everton finally due a spell of good form? If so and with good fixtures coming up, who would be the pick? Siggy? Calvert-Lewin? Or absolutely nobody?

      I am in need of Chelsea coverage. Is Mr Morata the best bet? Hazard and Chelsea's defenders just seem too pricey!

      Is Mark right about RLC? Playing 90 minutes every week in a number 10 role, with no fit strikers at Palace, great fixtures, new boss. Worth a punt, perhaps?

    60. Joao (Jay) Monteiro
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Hi Jonty, I need some help, I sold Hazard for Alli last GW and It didn't pay off. Shall I sell Alli (still 75%/Son playing well) again or keep him? (other Mid are D.Silva, Richarlison, Salah and Surman). My free transfer will be Jesus out for Lukaku. The problem is even bigger as I have Davies that is a gamble already and Otamendi out. I'm lost here. Thanks a lot

    61. Dele
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      3 Big Hitters...

      Who are the ones to go for? There seem to be 2 favoured options.

      Kane, Morata, Lukaku

      Kane, Morata, Aguero

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        The ones to go for are two of them. Big Three up top is a doomed narrative, was last year, will be this year. Tisza said it well previously; there were 5 GWs when all 4 of the big options up top blanked, and a lot more when only 1 or 2 returned. Considering that there's the 4 options (Kane Morata Aguero Lukaku) you could easily end up with a blank when one of them scores or only have when return when two do. That means that over a third of your budget is tied up in 3 players who will abosolutely plummet you down the rankings and lose you momentum if they all blank, which there is a huge chance they will...

    62. Freddo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Do you see any similarities with Zlatan last year and Lukaku this year?

      Loads sold Zlatan last year after a very lean spell, he was more of less written off and then bounced back with a run of form that made him essential, do the fixtures support a repeat with Lukaku this year?

      Are people writing Lukaku off too easily based on Jose negative tactics in the big games which was to be expected, do you expect him to play such negatively in two home games against lesser teams?

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Zlatan blanked something ridiculous like 8 games in a row. Lukaku has had 7 goals in 11. Don't see any similarities yet really. They're both United strikers. Q

        1. Freddo
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Similarities in the sense that they were both massively owned and then dropped like a hot potato, Zlatan proved everyone wrong, will Lukaku?

      2. HashAttack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        We already see lots of rotation and tired players and yet Lukaku is expected to play 90 minutes every single match

        I'm just expecting something to give sooner or later

    63. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Are you going to bring up the price change debate?

    64. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Who is the best 3rd cheapo striker?

      Abraham, murray, C-L, niasse, Wilson

    65. domorules
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is it too early to bring in Danny Rose as a differential? Before he got injured, Ben Davies never got a look in so I'm thinking rotation risk is potentially low. He looked superb against Palace too, was getting in the box an unreal amount of times!

      Cheers

    66. Bored Bear
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Returning players

      Will Moses affect Azpil?
      Benteke affect Zaha / RLC?
      Pogba affect Mhiki?

    67. Oddjobleff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is Hazard too luxurious a player given his output? Would we be keeping him only in the hope of hauls when other mids like Salah are already doing it?

    68. @FPLMason
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      What's the best strikeforce for a WC team?
      What're the essentials of a WC team?

    69. Freddo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is it a coincidence that Mark seems to have surfaced now that the dust has settled on the whole price fixing scandal?

      Obviously, Mark is free to answer this too.

    70. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      1) Which structure on a WC (101m)? 442/433/343/352?
      2) Hazard or Morata?
      3) Which two out of richarlison, zaha, ramsey, gross
      4) play 3-4-3 with gross or 4-3-3 with stones/jones
      5) Best gk combo on a WC? currently on elliot ryan rotation
      6) Dann, Daniels, Mee all have great fix till gw17/18 exactly so need exit plans for those..how to cope with that?

    71. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      1) With ManCIty, ManUtd, Tottenham, Chelsea and Liverpool having matches next midweek and their players possibly not playing full matches in GW12, wouldn't it be safer to captain someone like Gross or Richarlison, or even Daniels?

      2) In preparation for the busy schedule coming up, going with a cheaper 3rd forward in order to strengthen the bench seems to be the way. The ones to keep seem to be Kane and Morata, so the 3rd one would be a Vardy/Firmino, a King, an Abraham/Murray, or a Calvert/Niasse?

      3) Building the defence, Chelsea cover seems a must. Worth going for Azpi/Alonso, or can Courtois+1.4m give us better results? Also, thoughts on Vertonghen?

      4) Arsenal have pretty good fixtures, while they play all the tough opponents at home up to GW 26. Would you invest in anyone from their defence, or Ramsey?

    72. Ronnie Hotdog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Kane got 6 BPS points at home to Palace, and a bit fat zero against Bournemouth.
      Is he really worth 12.8m?

    73. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Does a players past years performances/owning players during good streaks effect our judgement too much? Players like Dann, Josh King, Zaha, Son, maybe even Daniels (who have had one good season or a streak of hot patches). Are we at times to slow to react to giving a player his credit and bringing him into our team. Are player like Grob who've I've ignored but has arguably out played the players I've listed above.

    74. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Swap Choupo to Zaha for free?

    75. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Can the Scoutcast team lift the Curse on the Most Transferred in Player?

    76. FPLzebub
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is it really necessary to strengthen our benches to deal with fixture congestion or is it better to keep all our budget on the pitch and simply absorb the occasional no show?

    77. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Davies preferred for away matches?

      GW 5 (SWA): 0 minutes
      GW 6 (whu): 90 minutes
      GW 7 (hud): 90 minutes
      GW 8 (BOU): 0 minutes
      GW 9 (LIV): 0 minutes
      GW 10 (mun): 90 minutes
      GW 11 (CRY): 1 minute

      Looks like a pattern forming...

    78. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      For those with Eriksen:

      What to do? Is it time to get rid? Will his position change, playing further forward? What about the fixtures? Is Hazard a significantly better option?

    79. MUFASA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      1. With plenty dumping their saints defenders who are the best replacements?
      2. Should we have lukaku for this run of 3 easy fixtures or is that shortsighted - considering the next 2 are rubbish?
      3. Is it time to bring RLC off the bench?
      4. With xmas fixtures fast approaching which sure starters are best to have?

    80. FPL Wisdom
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      What to do about David Luiz?

      Keep, hope he is back in Conte's plans. Ditch and downgrade to a better value Defender (Burnley) and upgrade elsewhere or Replace for another heavy hitter at the back?

      1. Kloppen Schloppen
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        This

    81. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Thoughts on going WITHOUT City forwards?

    82. firetog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      With 5 Home fixtures against Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool, Man Utd, and Man City out of the next eight Home games is the love for Burnley's defense really warranted ?

    83. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Points v Team Value debate

      Would you rather today ?

      A ... a TV +2.0 over what you currently have

      Or

      B ... the extra 20 points saved from hits on your OR that gave you the +2.0 mill

    84. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Should we be looking at a Liverpool midfield double up of Salah and Mane as opposed to a City one..?
      Far less susceptible to rotation....

    85. Bibelnissen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Goalkeepers. Who to replace Foster with - Pope, Begovic og Ryan.

      Is a Burnley double-up really warranted with those home games coming up?

    86. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is having both the explosive pair of Sane + Sterling a good idea, or overkill?

      Also, would you prefer a Mane/Salah double up, or a Sane/Sterling double up?

    87. johnthepg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is David Luiz place in jeopardy after being left out last GW? Should we swap Luiz for Christensen?

  5. luke25
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Son and Jesus --> Zaha and Lukaku

    OR

    Son and Cresswell --> Zaha and Azpili

    Thanks

    1. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B unless Jesus only form of city attack

      1. luke25
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Got Kun as well, thanks

    2. Dacra
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Top one.

    3. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Zaha Azpi.

  6. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Kolasinac and Lacazette to Dann/Daniels and Lukaku for -4?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I'm trying to bring Kolasinac 😛

      1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        this!

    2. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Don't go near Dann imo

    3. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      No hit.

      Kola -> Daniels or Jones for FT.

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

    Do we have any Sterling news? That yellow flag is annoying me..

    1. SUPER 11
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Surely will be rested. Sane will play

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Sane Rested

      2. Freddo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        He's been rested for the last two weeks.

  8. zorro121
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Looking ahead at the Christmas fixtures which budget defenders should we be targeting? Looking to replace Mbemba and Naughton and need some nailed on staters who could bring in a clean sheet or 2.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Dunk, Duffy, Mee, Fernandez, Yedlin

      1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        potentially chilwell as cheapest defender also - but dunk and francis next best 4.4 options
        duffy, mee, , possibly Moreno standout 4.5's

    2. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Francis

    3. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Don't agree with the Bournemouth options being suggested. They have City, United and Chelsea over the Xmas period all back-to-back. They will concede so many goals in those three games.

  9. jazzy30
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    My current team is as below:

    Elliot/Forster
    Ward/Jones/Otamendi/Davies/Mbemba
    Salah/Sterling/Richarlison/Carroll/King
    Kane/Jesus/Vardy

    I have 2.4 mn itb, thinking of doing a Vardy+King+Mbemba to Morata+Loftus-cheek+Moreno...

    what do you guys think??

    1. Individual
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Like it, but I'd prefer Duffy instead of Moreno tbh

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Can you afford Vardy -> Morata?

      1. jazzy30
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        yes i can but then that leaves defence vulnerable.

  10. jose1
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    My team is a BIIIIIIG mess! Can you guys give me a few tips

    Elliot

    Davies Kolasinac Otamendi

    Montig Salah Silva Atsu

    Kane Morata Jesus

    Bench: Gomez, Simpson, Carroll, Huminer

    2 FT
    0 ITB

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      defence needs to be sorted - davies->jones if seems fit the obvious choice
      i don't particularly like the kola pick either but the only other decent premium defs at the moment area azpi, walker and alonso imo and so i would hold until the Chelsea defenec becomes settled as they have a great run and look solid

    2. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      One of the defenders to Mee and Atsu to Richarlison

  11. fplking14
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    is it worth investing in crystal palace's defense/goalkeeper with their upcoming fixtures?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Speroni is fine for bench...

      1. fplking14
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        i have elliot in goal but was thinking to swap for speroni...

    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      i personally don't think so - flip it on its head, if you had a player playing against palace would you back them for a goal?

      1. fplking14
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        i have elliot in goal but was thinking to swap for speroni...

    3. Chunnam
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I’ve considered it but then remembered they are rubbish

  12. Going Home
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone thinking about "waiting until after Liverpool" for Hazard and/or Morata:

    The following teams have played Liverpool and not just looked to grab a 0-0 draw (i.e., not United, Palace, Maribor etc. i.e. unadventurous sides)

    Spurs - scored 4
    Citeh - scored 5
    Sevilla - scored 2
    Leicester - scored 2
    Watford - scored 3
    Hoffenheim - scored 3 in 2 games

    I would not be concerned about bringing in any attacking player for a team who will look to take the game to Liverpool, their defence is not up to it

  13. Chunnam
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Can I get some advice on what to do with this side.
    Got 3 flagged.
    1ft 0.4 itb

    Fab (Elliot)

    Jones* - ward - dunk (otamendi* - wimmer)

    Hazard* - Erik - silva - rich - Carroll

    Kane - Jesus - (Joselu)

    Thanks

    1. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      No need to * Phil Jones. Would only be concerned about his gametime if he wasn't yellow flagged

    2. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Hazard is no doubt he will be fine for saturday

    3. Chunnam
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Ok thanks. Thinking of Joselu to Wilson or Abraham with my FT. Good idea or save FT?

    4. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      personally think you're ok. Better to roll the transfer and make 2/3 moves together next weekend when you've more info. Think jones and hazard will be fine

  14. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    New wildcard team:

    Pope, Elliot
    Jones, Ward, Daniels, Moreno, Duffy
    Salah, Sane, Richarlson, RLC, TC
    Kane, Lukaku, Morata

    Thoughts?

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Prefer Dann over Moreno as he's nailed on w the tough fixture schedule

      1. Going Home
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        And he doesn't play in the Liverpool defence 😉

        1. czechow
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          My only concern is not having Chelsea defence coverage. With the forthcoming fixtures to Christmas they will get a fair few cleanies.

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Not a fan of Moreno.

  15. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Provided there are no injuries tonight in the Int games, should I

    A) Save FT
    B) Otamendi --> Jones
    C) Kiko --> Daniels
    D) Aguero --> Lukaku

    1 FT 0.4m ITB

    Elliot Speroni
    Otamendi* Gomez Kiko Mee Dunk
    Salah Silva Richarlison Gross Carroll
    Kane Kun Morata

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. IWR
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

  16. czechow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    My interpretation of this article is that you should go with Citeh / Liverpool midfielders and: Kane, Kaku & Morata.

    1. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      To get that though you have to have weaker mids like RLC and TC and a rubbish defence

    2. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I currently have Silva & Salah in mid with a Kane Kun morata frontline....decisions on a straight Kun to Lukaku swap to be made before weeks end.

      1. HashAttack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I'd drop 200K if I sell Kun, so would not be able to buy him back with my 0ITB ... not really a straight swap

  17. luke25
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    What do you think has been the worst decision by FPL towers? For me it has to be the Neil Taylor assist last year, I benefited from it but it was a shocking decision considering he was on the other side of the pitch and not involved in the build up or anything for the goal

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Introducing 'chips'

      1. luke25
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I'm on the fence with chips, only issue I have is 90% use them for DGW so difficult to go against the crowd. I also miss when we had evening kick offs and we could see lineups before the deadline.

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I actually preferred the old captain system where your replacement was based on form or value

      1. luke25
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        When was that? A while ago? Can't recall that lol

        1. DV8R
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Like ages ago, thanks for making me old lol

          1. columbo
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            I actually preferred when bonus points were given by the pundits.. but I suppose the new system is more objective and the same for everyone. But the first year they were introduced, I remember hating the bonus points, and the system was not nearly as polished as now

  18. boc610
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    WTF was Ventura thinking by benching Insigne ????for both legs??? that will haunt him for the rest of his days. A player who could easily slot into one of Peps teams yet cant get into a bang average Italian side. one of the most baffling decisions from a manager in years.

    1. luke25
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Was when he told De Rossi to warm up and he pointed to Insigne effectively saying "it should be him warming up not me, we need to win"

    2. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Brought on for 10 minutes in the first leg in centre midfield!

      Joke, absolute joke.

    3. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      He's a tool. My whole summer in tatters because of this tool. Sweden are awful too. Going to be the worse world cup on record

  19. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    How can I improve my WC team? I'm not a fan of DCL and I find it hard to ditch DDG...

    DDG, Elliot
    Azpi, Jones, Daniels, Mee, Duffy
    Salah, Sterling, Zaha, Richarlison, RLC
    Kane, Kun, Calvert-Lewin

    0.4m itb

    1. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Like it.
      I don't think you can improve without Downgrading elsewhere. The only viable dowgrades are DDG and Azpi.

      DDG > Pope. I have Pope and he has been great.
      Azpi > Spurs CB.

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Not sure you'd want to get rid of Azpi though

        1. DV8R
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          So it's just DDG then. Just worried about Jones fitness, if he's out I don't have any United defence cover.

          Reckon DCL could come good?

          1. Old Gregg
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Jones will be fine. Similar scare to a few weeks ago. (I have him) Don't quote me on it though!. What for the press release to be sure.

            TBH I don't know a lot about DCL. Everton will have a new manager shortly. Will he be in the plans?.

  20. jia you
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Hello there gents,
    I've 5 defenders with pretty plum home games this game-week so which 2 would you bench from the below please:
    A. Dann
    B. Daniels
    C. Duffy
    D. Gross
    E. Ward

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I would bench Duffy and Dann imo

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        ...that's the way I'm currently set up, cheers mate 🙂

      2. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        This

  21. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Given Vardy too many last chances. Is the fact that he put 3 past city last year enough reason to keep him for one more gw? Feel like I need to dump one of him or Jesus this gw. Or maybe both?

    1. Ozzy smith
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      He's scored 6 in 11 this season, what more do you want for that price?

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Bit more consistency

      2. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Exactly. I'm very happy with him.

    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      3,2,2,2,8,2 since I bought him, not good enough! I'm keeping for the next two then I will downgrade him and upgrade a mid I think.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I'm not so sure this time man, might just dump him and Jesus to lukaku and Murray with my 2 fts

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          if you're giving Lukaku the armband it could work out well I guess, always a chance that you will be stung badly though!
          I've gotten rid of Jesus a gameweek ago, a must sell imo due to price and worry regarding minutes if Aguero stays fit and firing in particular!

    3. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy is my problem to solve as well. Downgrade seems likely to allow Jones,Richarlison in. My punt on Femenia will be short lived.

  22. Dybala10
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    What duo would you prefer for the foreseeable?

    Would play in a midfield with: Salah, Richarlison & Sterling.

    A) Sane & Gross
    B) D Silva & Ramsey
    C) D Silva & Zaha
    C) Pogba & Ramsey
    D) Pogba & Zaha
    E) Coutinho & Gross

    1. CFC96
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      The rest of your team must be weak if you can afford a nice midfield like that...

      I like C/D personally.

      1. Dybala10
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Downgrading Jesus to Niasse to enable this. If it flops there's always the January wildcard.

  23. CFC96
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Have been lucky to have gone unpunished by Richarlison, with a price rise imminent and the exact money itb to enable choupo---> richarlison with no FT, is it worth the -4 to have him long term and not miss out?

    1. FPL Touches
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      No

      1. CFC96
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Have you got richarlison? Going without seems dangerous though, if he rises I probably won't be in a position to get him for at least the remainder of this year

  24. DMil
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Calum Wilson anyone? I liked King but he’s playing off the striker and looks more likely to be assister. If Wilson’s starting he could be great for the fixtures.

    1. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      tempting, likely to be on penalties too.. Afobe/Defoe waiting in the wings puts me off a bit

  25. DT42
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    After reading the watch lists I'm feeling good about my non-wc team, but I have 2m burning a hole in my pocket.
    A. Where would you spend it?
    B. Are any of the moves worth -4 this week
    Fabs. Elliot
    Jones. Bavies. Mee. Ward. Wimmer
    Haz. Serling Silva. ChoMou. 4.3
    Kane. Morata. Abrahams

    1. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Bavies > Azpi
      Chou Mou > Zaha.

      Don't think you'll have the funds to do both?

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry I thought I read you had 2 FT.

        1. DT42
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Azpi is a good call, very tempting

    2. Goalosaurus
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Don't think anything is worth a hit. Are you risking starting Davies? Possible future moves could be:

      Davies > Otamendi/Stones/Vertonghen
      Abrahams > Niasse
      4.3 mid > Ramsey

  26. jia you
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Strange to see Alli & Lukaku the top two transferred out player this game-week (behind the injured Otamendi that is)!
    Both capable of scoring big over the next few GWs, I own both and I'm hoping they punish the sellers!

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      On WC, I am bringing both in my team

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Spurs fix are dreamy after the derby! Alli, Sane, Kane & Kaku would be the first four names on my wc if I was wildcarding. Luckily I have them all 🙂

    2. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      If you've kept this long then hold as their fixtures are good and their form will turn.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Selling those 2 with their upcoming fixtures in particular is madness imo 😉

    3. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Otamendi suspended for one game, not injured, though.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        ah yeah, cheers, forgot about that mate, the way he's being sold you'd swear it was a 10 match ban he's on!

        1. Bald Eagle
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Agree mate.

          This year is crazy transfer wise. Ota fixtures looking great, wouldn't be surprised if he gets 70k+ transfers in next GW. 😉

  27. suddenorgan
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Should I start Surman over Choupo? the latter's away stats are pretty poor

    1. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      If you want 3 points.

      Choupo has waaaaaay more potential to bring in points.

  28. FPL Touches
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Looking for a few pointers on my WC team if possible:

    Ryan (Elliott)
    Jones - Otamendi - Gomez - Tarkowski - Daniels
    Salah - Richarlison - Gross - Gudmundsson - RLC
    Lukaku (C) - Kane - Aguero

    Salah the only 'essential' mid imo, so distributed most cash either side.
    Any suggestions appreciated, thanks in advance.

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Lukaku to Tammy. Invest everywhere else.

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I'd spend the change on two of sane, Sterling, coutinho, Alli, eriksen

      2. Bald Eagle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Ditching Davies anytime soon Champ?

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          yeah he's on the chopping block. Cedric to Moreno this week. Next two ft are earmarked to replace mbemba and Davies. Happy to stick with my attack for a few weeks.

          1. Bald Eagle
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Who'd you lose first Davies or Jesus if you had to choose one? Both very good players but very annoying to own. 🙂

            1. Get up ya bum
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              yeah both have got to go I reckon. Depends if you need funds from one to use on the other?

              1. Bald Eagle
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 4 months ago

                Want to ditch Davies this week to bring in Daniels most likely, but afraid I'd be punished if don't get Lukaku for Jesus, have enough ITB. At the moment leaning towards getting Daniels and playing Jesus vs LEI and hope Lukaku stays quiet vs NEW. But agree, both have to go very soon.

                1. Get up ya bum
                  • 14 Years
                  6 years, 4 months ago

                  Well if you want lukaku in for Jesus this is the week to do it. Davies should start vs arsenal anyway.

                  1. Bald Eagle
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 4 months ago

                    Probably just overthinking it. Getting Kaku for this fixtures was in my plans all along after ditching him few weeks ago but ditching an explosive player (Jesus) is always risky. 😉 Should learn a lesson or two right here. 😉

                    Thanks for the tip mate.

                    Cheers.

                    1. Get up ya bum
                      • 14 Years
                      6 years, 4 months ago

                      yep, keep it simple. Kaku in.
                      Anytime mate

    2. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Would get at least one of Sterling, Sane if on WC.

  29. Aubaaaaa
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    How would you rank these 3 in terms of who you want to be in your team? (1 is the top)
    A. Zaha
    B. Gros
    C. Richarlison

    1. FPL Touches
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      CBA

  30. L9
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    morata + de gea or aguero + speroni ?
    currently on wc .. i want aguero but i am afraid of rotation. but kun captained can exploit u like a 30 40 points haul.
    the other gk is elliot.

    1. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      DDG morata