Opinion

The Burning Question: Is now the time to revisit Leicester City’s assets?

For much of the season, Leicester City’s assets have been way off the radar of Fantasy managers, as their overpriced and under-performing stars failed to replicate the astonishing form that captured the Premier League title.

But last month Claudio Ranieri, the manager who guided them to 2015/16 success, was ruthlessly sacked and ever since the Foxes have once again become an invigorated force.

They have won all three league games under new boss Craig Shakespeare and also find themselves in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

But can we really forgive months of mediocrity and take the plunge for the final few Gameweeks?

We turn to a select band of Fantasy Football Scout contributors to ask the Burning Question: is now the time to revisit Leicester City’s assets?

Simon March (2014/15 FPL Champion) says…

Potentially, yes, in the short term at least.

Leicester’s back to back home fixtures against Stoke and Sunderland couldn’t be much more enticing, and their usual suspects – Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and Christian Fuchs – all seem to have hit some form of late. They could definitely inflict damage and deliver returns in the coming Gameweeks.

However, while the next couple of away fixtures against Everton and Crystal Palace could definitely be worse, there’s that small issue of a Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid looming on the horizon. You have to assume that, from Gameweek 32 at least, Leicester’s biggest assets will also become their biggest rotation risks.

Then there’s the question of their mentality. Yes, they’ve rallied spectacularly in the past few weeks, but is that sustainable given how poor they’d been previously? We know how dangerous Leicester can be when their back is against the wall, but are they really up for it in the league now relegation is less of a threat? And just how much of a distraction will that Champions League tie be? These, for me, are all reason to think twice.

Leicester will have a double Gameweek, but it looks likely that it’ll pit them against Man City and Spurs, giving them one of the toughest schedules of all the teams playing twice.

For me, investment in Leicester is for those looking for a short-term opportunity. There’s hardly any scope for ‘bargain hunting’ and, with more consistent performers coming in at similar prices to the likes of Vardy and Mahrez, I think there are better options for those looking to build for the longer term.

Jonty says…

It hasn’t just been their woeful form this season that has put me off Leicester assets; it has also been their dramatic price hikes since their title-winning season.

While Jamie Vardy started this season at an eye-watering 10.0, Everton’s Romelu Lukaku could have picked up in Gameweek 1 for 1m less. Meanwhile, Riyad Mahrez’s initial 9.5 price tag looks dreadful value compared to the attacking potential of Liverpool and Spurs’ cheaper midfield big guns.

Elsewhere, Christian Fuchs’ Gameweek 1 value of 5.5 was, incredibly, the same as Kyle Walker’s at the start of the season. As we approach Gameweek 30, 56 points separate the Spurs’ raiding right back and the Foxes’ flop.

Even with their turnaround in form and a slight price reduction, Mahrez and Fuchs still seem a little over priced to me

But as for Jamie Vardy, finally, he appears to be performing like a 10m striker, with three goals and two assists in his last three.

With Stoke and Sunderland at home and with my team currently without an enticing Gameweek 30 captain, it is the Foxes’ marksman that interests me.

Not only does he have form and fixture, he also offers me exactly the kind of explosive differential I need as I seek to catch up on my mini-league leaders. Still owned by just 10.6% of FPL managers, he already has the same number of double-digit scores as the 39.6% owned Diego Costa, who will probably be Gameweek 30’s top choice captain.

For others in my position, of looking for a quick boost in rank, I think Vardy is the ideal solution, especially if you hand him the armband against Stoke, and even against Sunderland in Gameweek 31.

Andy85wsm says…

During the 2015/16 season, I wasn’t able to attend one single Vardy party. Twenty-four goals he scored last season and I somehow managed to dodge every single one.

With the way the current season has gone, I hadn’t even looked for an invite until the Ranieri sacking. Two goals against Liverpool and suddenly I was looking at the Leicester fixture list once again, although too scared to commit early. It was the “eye test” that did it for me, while watching the second leg of the Sevilla game in the Champions League.

Leicester’s performance was reminiscent of the team that had won the league last year; they were pressing and fighting for every ball and once again looked hungry.

While I don’t agree with what happened to Ranieri, there’s no room for sentiment when it comes to Fantasy Football. Now Craig Shakespeare is in charge the question of “to Leicester or not to Leicester” is coming back into our minds and I think I’m in the “to” camp, at least in the short term.

Stoke (h), Sunderland (h), Everton (a) and Crystal Palace (a) are a good set of short-term fixtures. With Harry Kane injured, Sergio Aguero a little too expensive for my liking and Zlatan Ibrahimovic suspended, I feel like we have room for Vardy in our line-ups, even if he is perhaps a little overpriced.

He’s shown he can still get the points, with three goals and two assists in his last three matches and at £9.8m I think he’s one to give another chance in our teams, and possibly even captain material against Stoke.

Mahrez on the other hand, is probably a step too far.

It’s not that I don’t think he will do okay over the same fixtures, it’s the availability of other midfielders performing who are just too difficult to sacrifice. Even with a 3-5-2 formation, I’m struggling to see how he fits in.

Beyond Vardy, my interest lies in Christian Fuchs who is priced at £5.2m and potentially much easier to fit in our squads.

With the next four fixtures I can see potential for both clean sheets and attacking returns: he has already managed four chances created and four shots in as many games. I missed out on Fuchs last season but am tempted to make a move this time; it’s just a question of finding some spare transfers at a time when there never seems to be enough.

Az says…

It’s such a shame that in the footballing world, the sunshine and rainbows from Leicester’s title winning run has been replaced with a big fat dark cloud.

However, in the Fantasy Football world things are quite different. Suddenly we have a team that has won all three of their Premier League games under their new manager, have a decent run of fixtures and a double Gameweek thrown in for good measure.

There really seems a buzz around the Leicester team now, and many of us are keen to tap into it. The main problem, though, for me, is who do we select?

In defence, Leicester are still leaking goals and Robert Huth and Wes Morgan are looking as ponderous as ever, I don’t fancy their chances of keeping many shut-outs in the near future.

However, the savvy manager will note that former Fantasy favourite, Fuchs, has dropped to 5.2 and has a goal and an assist in his last three. While I don’t see him picking up any clean sheets, he may just add to this tally in the coming weeks.

In midfield, Mahrez is the Hazard of last year, frighteningly bad all season but has seemed to be caught up in the improvement whirlwind that Shakespeare has summoned. But the Algerian still doesn’t look quite the player he was last season, despite his two goals in two games.

Plus, with the Liverpool midfield minefield, Alexis Sanchez and the Spurs options, is there really space for this Foxes maestro?

Elsewhere, Albrighton (4.9) appears to have regained his place and has two assists in the last three. He may be the man to consider in midfield if you are looking for a cheap enabler with some decent games and a double Gameweek.

Finally, up front, we have Leicester’s star man – Jamie Vardy (9.8). He looks electric at the moment: he seems to have recovered his blistering pace and looks capable of putting teams to the sword.

With a lack of firing forward options, his return to our thinking has come at a perfect time. I just wish I’d pulled the trigger last week to get his haul against the Hammers.

Applebonkers says…

Leicester’s new manager bounce looks in full-flight and right now their bushy tails are definitely up.

The same names as last season stand-out for me. Fuchs at the back, Mahrez in the middle and Vardy up top.

The latter looks particularly appealing as in attack is where options are currently most limited. Aguero has fixturitis, Zlatan is suspended, Costa has a brace allergy, Kane and Gabbiadini are crocked, Lukaku has no double Gameweeks, Defoe needs penalties, while Benteke is still Benteke – hugely frustrating.

Why not throw in some Leicester as pre-Wildcard punts?

Their immediate fixture list is so green it looks like one of these kale smoothies. A drink that claims to detox and reinvigorates after murky episodes like Gameweek 28.

Mark says…

I was always lining up an Aguero to Vardy trade ahead of Gameweek 3, but the cruel Seamus Coleman setback may just have put things back on ice.

It seems an obvious window to revisit Leicester. We have the convenience of their flourishing form, timed perfectly to coincide with our second Wildcard that, for some, could be put in play prior to Gameweek 34.

Back-to-back home matches with Stoke and Sunderland appear to present the platform for the Foxes to continue a run of three successive victories so, as short-term investments, they are exceptionally alluring. But the emphasis is on the short-term – I’d likely be looking at an exit plan as soon as Gameweek 32.

Fuch’s stock enjoys a boost in light of Coleman’s injury, although he will likely need attacking returns if he’s to repay our faith and, despite his recent goal and assist, I’m still not certain I trust him enough given the outlay.

Mahrez and Vardy are a different matter.

Involved in 45% and 50% of Leicester’s goals last season, not surprisingly, they are integral to the Shakespearean revival. Their incredible transformation following the departure of Claudio Ranieri leaves a sour taste and, while they still struggle to look good value, it’s difficult to ignore the form and fixture – Stoke and Sunderland at home in quick succession will surely offer further profit from the pair.

Much as my heart screams for me to be brave enough to move for Mahrez, the head says to stick with Vardy as a possible swap for Aguero.

But shedding Aguero, even with tepid form and two testing fixtures, brings me out in a rash and, with Coleman lighting a fire elsewhere in my squad, I’ve got a cast-iron get-out clause.

I want to be brave enough to see it through and perhaps even back Vardy with the armband, but there’s still several meetings to be had, and Gameweek 30 action points to be decided.

Truth be told, I’m still troubled by the scale of the transformation post-Ranieri and the fragility of the revival, with the Champions League still a massive distraction.

Paul Says….

If Vardy and Mahrez were priced similar to last year, I’d be more likely to consider them.

Those premium price tags are far too unpalatable and, looking at the underlying statistics; I just feel that there are a number of in-form alternatives with equally strong fixtures that merit my attention.

Leicester have somewhat flattered to deceive since Claudio Ranieri left. Vardy has scored three times from six attempts, and Mahrez’ frequency of shots and key passes have both slowed, despite his two goals. At the back, they have conceded more shots per match under Craig Shakespeare.

Granted, their morale is sky-high, and the upcoming pair of home matches with Stoke and Sunderland do look potentially profitable.

Of their options, Vardy is the one player that looks likely to sustain his form as the numbers also highlight that they are creating more “big chances” for him of late.

My 3-5-2 formation also factors into my thinking. I’m happy to hold Lukaku and then bring in Ibrahimovic next midweek rather than roll the dice on the Leicester man. The plan is then to switch to three up front, but that will only occur when Kane and/or Gabbiadini recover from injury.

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  1. okan58
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    1FT:
    Bank: 3.7
    Heaton
    Walker - McAuley - Alonso
    Firmino - Eriksen - Sigurdsson - Hazard
    Defoe - Llorente - Lukaku
    Subs: Jakupovic, Ake, De Roon and Rannochia.

    What do you think of my team?

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      It's alright! Save ft

      1. okan58
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Ok, thanks.
        Is there anything new about Hazard injury?

        1. Hurricane Gilbert
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Haz will be expected to be back next game

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Good, I'd save the FT but Ake needs to go at some point.

  2. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Who do you vote for?

    A) Berttand & Alli
    B) Valencia & Erik

    1. okan58
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sorry. Wanted here:

      B.

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B

    3. CloudSky
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B

    4. UnitedFan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B

    5. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

      B

  3. The Tinkerman
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Anybody considering Holgate? He could be nailed for the rest of the season at 4.0 with Coleman and FM injured. He was probably nailed before Mori was stretchered off, since Holgate is their only right back.

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      You'd assume Holgate is well ahead of Kenny and the other juniors so yeah, looks back in the fold.

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I'm considering him even though he doesn't have a DGW, they have nice fixtures after 32 and he is cheap. I'd rather have him and Valdes than a Boro defender and Jakupovic.

  4. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez 🙂

  5. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    SANCHEZZZZ 1-0

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      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      1 dollar haircut
      million dollar free kick

  6. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez assist

  7. The 12th Man
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Coleman,Snodgrass,Lukaku > Fuchs,Tadic,Vardy -8?

    1. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Taking a hit to get rid of the League's hottest striker is a bit maverick.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        It's either Rom or Kun

        1. Lord.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I'm playing both this week, and moving Kun on for Ibrah in GW31.

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      dont fall in Leicester trap

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

    Ok. Price rises imminent so...
    A. Baines to Tony Valencia for a hit.
    B. Save.

    Have Gareth, Holebas and Snod benched btw.

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. UnitedFan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers lads. Sir Leighton reprieved perhaps.

  9. The Tinkerman
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    With Chile already two up (assist and goal for Sanchez, I think) hopefully Alexis gets a rest after half time...

  10. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone been watching midnight sun on sky Atlantic?

    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes and thoroughly enjoying it irrespective of the sub titles

  11. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I'm so tired I don't think I can stay up til the end of this match...

    Risk it and bring on Tony V or just take the 0.1...

    Zzzzzzz

    1. liiusions
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Gamble!!

    2. UnitedFan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Just take the 0.1. Don't tempt fate

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Surely he can survive 45 minzzz

        1. UnitedFan
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Coleman only had to last 18 more mins 🙁

    3. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      You have waited this long, don't cave now, could get injured in last minute of the match. Thought you would be wide awake after the scout cast 🙂

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        It's tiring all this fpl talk 🙂

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

          Imagine if you got him in now only to wake up tomorrow morning and find he got stretchered off, unlikely but possible, don't risk it, u waited through a price dip due to this match I'd imagine, not long now...

    4. The Tinkerman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Are you not worried about him being rested with 3 games in a week after returning on a long haul flight? I already have him... but expecting Darmian to have at least one of those 3 games.

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

        I plan to bring him despite having those concerns as I'm happy for another one of my Def to cover if he is rested for one match.

        1. Az
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah, this

    5. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Wait for as long as you can, AZ. Just a few more to go. 🙂

    6. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'd wait for pressers regardless. Who knows who will not be playing at the weekend with all this travveling

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

    So does the latest Antonio news mean Snoddy likely goes back to the bench just when WHU's fixtures get good from GW32 onwards?

  13. cuppatea78
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What option is better guys?

    A) Sanchez & Eriksen (£0.1 in bank)

    B) Mane & Hazard (£0.6 in bank)

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A, because Sanchez is a must for his DGWs.

    2. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      That's an easy one - A

    3. UnitedFan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A

  14. Smoky Johnson
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Saw 35 minutes from Aguero vs. Bolivia - not impressed.

    Do i Aguero + Sterling > Sanchez + Vardy -4 now or next week?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      a yes for me although I dont trust either Aguero or Vardy

      1. Smoky Johnson
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Guess i'll just wait a week and then do Sanchez + Sterling > Sanchez + Ibra without a hit. Seems the smartest.

    2. I Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure why 35 minutes in an awful Argentina performance matters. I'd do it next week for free.

      1. Smoky Johnson
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        -youre right

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

      Aguero never plays well for Argentina

  15. FPL Puppy
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    ecuador down to ten men

    1. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Is Valencia still alive?

  16. HVT
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What to do with Antonio now?

    1. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hi HVT, been long!

      It's Light training which isn't the best way to prepare a player for a game coming up in less than a week. Also, there are 3 games next week and since it's a Muscle Injury (Hamstring), I don't think Bilic is going to play him a lot in that week.

      I'd still be tempted to get rid.

  17. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Any views on best option here please?....2.3itb....

    Thinking Coleman and brunt to walker and valencia for a hit.

    And to capt Kun

    Heaton pickford
    Alonso Coleman brunt Pieters Robertson
    Mane alli siggy king snoddy
    Lukaku llorente Kun

    Thanks

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

      Coleman to Walker/Valencia/Vert. No need for a hit.

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Walker is the best option isn't he...

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

          Probably, yeah.

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

    Given I've no WC left & am short of DGWers, these 4 pointers look decent?

    GW30: F Mori & Baines -> Valencia & Cedric(-4) [bench Brunt]
    GW31: Snoddy & Kun -> Tadic/Son & Ibra (-4)

    Jaku
    Baines, Brunt, Robertson
    Sanchez, Eriksen, Firmino, King, Snoddy
    Aguero, Lukaku

    Grant, Barnes, Stones, F Mori
    Bank 0.2m, 1FT, no WC left

    1. John t penguin
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      When you planning on playing your WC?

    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Both looks advisable - Everton will likely struggle for shut-outs over the next two and you've the chance of getting that -4 back from at least one of Valencia and Cedric.

      I was thinking Snodgrass was more secure but, if Antonio returns early then his start is back in question - I don't think you've got much to lose shifting to Tadic and Ibra for the same reason as above. Neither assured of 11 starts, particularly Tadic but, without the WC, you need to use your trades now to stock up.

  19. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    chile 3-0

    1. Page 302
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sanchez in top, top form

      1. Konig Luther
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        shame Arsenal isn't on same form

        1. Page 302
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Yes, but: Venezuela defense = Man City defense

      2. Scratch
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Steady on it's only Venezuela

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

      Sanchez goal and assist already, let's hope he makes it through the match injury free

  20. Scratch
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Ecuador 2-0 down, time to sell sell sell Valencia guys

  21. liiusions
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Tony V subbed off 🙂

    1. liiusions
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      ...E Valencia was subbed off

    2. I Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      False.

  22. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    2nd goal was not Sanchez's assist

    3Rd one is Sanchez assist.though

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

      Absolutely nailed on to come in for 31.

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

        I was going to opt for a differential for a week but I'm starting to think i should bring him in for the City match at this rate !

        1. Smoky Johnson
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          If you can do it smoothly without a hit, sure. Otherwise City will be a tight game.

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

            Got 2 free, one is Coleman to Valencia. The other could be Coutinho to Sanchez

            1. Smoky Johnson
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              lol do it already

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

                I know it makes sense, just wanted to hold for one more week because if Coutinho found his shooting boots i was going to bring Sanchez in for my cheap 5th mid and play a 3-5-2. That way i would keep Coutinho for Bournemouth​ at home. Thanks for the nudge in the right direction though 🙂

  23. Individual
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Ecuador manager took the wrong Valencia off 🙁 waiting for him to complete the match before transferring him in lol, getting sleepy...

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Same here man. I'm just worried that he gets rested against West Brom if Mou decides to play Darmian. Aren't you worried too mate?

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

        Nah, I'm not. The man's a machine according to several mates who are United fans. I'm just going to get him in now until the end of the season, saves me regretting not getting him I think.

        Bigger problem for me is who to get in for Antonio lol - was thinking of Mahrez, but with Funes Mori now injured too I might need to look elsewhere at Redmond or JWP, though neither excite me too much.

        I was thinking of captaining Mahrez if I get him in... no Costa nor Vardy (can't get cos I've had Coleman, Antonio and RFM injured... leaving RFM for now). Alternatives are Kun, Kaku, Mane, Siggy, Alonso... ugh so many questions this week lol.

        How's it looking for you mate?

        1. Hurricane Gilbert
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Promising and reassuring words mate!

          I would punt on Tadic, if you can afford him? Otherwise I've got no idea. Really confused with cap picks too. Leaning towards Sanchez. Valencia in for Coleman will be my transfer, then Eriksen for Coutinho next week probably

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

            I just did Valencia.

            Erm, yeah but I'm not really feeling convinced. I've found a decent way to deal with the injuries now involving a punt on JWP so I'm probably going to give that a go... Will see on friday, but means i can afford Yoshi and Sanchez for RFM and Siggy. Might captain Siggy and hopes he gives me a nice goodbye lol

  24. GE
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Good initial plan? (leaves me 0.0 itb after GW31)

    GW30: Antonio -> Tadic (-4)
    GW31: Mane and Costa -> Sanchez and Ibra (-4)

    Current team:

    (0FT, 3.0 itb)

    Heaton
    Walker/Valencia/Baines
    Mane/Alli/Cout/Siggy/Antonio
    Costa/Lukaku

    Bench: Jaku, Chambers, Robertson, Diomande

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

      Wowow yeah, tight margins though man!

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

        Hope it works out 😉 Nice to know there is not so many days to get injured or rise/fall in price the next 3 GWs 😉

        1. Smoky Johnson
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Where is your alonso? :O

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

            Unfortunately too late 🙁 too expensive now 🙁 and no WC to get him either 🙁

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      brilliant !!!

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

        Thanks 🙂

  25. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    15 minutes to go before Valencia Transfers picks speed

  26. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    So frustrating not knowing either way about the Gabbiadini situation.

  27. Page 302
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Oh-oh, Sanchez hobbling after another ankle biter 🙁

    1. Page 302
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      And another yellow card foul on Sanchez' ankle! I hope Wenger is asleep and not watching this...

      1. Pique boo
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Wenger will bench him anaway to "rest" him for the FA cup semi

  28. Sweetboi
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Would you:

    a) Coleman > Valencia (bench Maguire)

    b) Bench Coleman and play Maguire

  29. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Thinking of WCing 😯

    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      ...so soon?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        WC loses it's worth later on. If Coutinho/Sanchez get injured then I might go for it.

    2. Sanguinista
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Same here, the run of games for few teams is way too appealing. Plus, since most of the doubles are already known, one can plan for them while Wcing.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Marks -8 worrying you? lol

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        No defence is the issue. Down to 2 if Holebas doesn't play. Too much Swansea also.

        1. KingNidge
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Not enough Spurs

    4. I Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      If Costa and Siggy aren't fit I may well pull the trigger. Have Coleman to deal with and a bunch of others like Amat, Capoue, Nyom and Foster that I'd be happy to get rid of.

    5. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      One word: Don't.

      1. Smoky Johnson
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah. Seems kind of knee jerky. Things could look a whole lot different in 3-4 gameweeks and you'll sit there with no WC and everyone else will...

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

      Could be a game changer

  30. Pique boo
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I know it's a bit early, but if Chelsea sign any defenders with the intent of playing them in the Moses/Alonso role world they be classified as defenders or midfielders in FPL next season

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Well Moses was a shock wasn't he? I'd guess if they sign defenders then yes, they'll be defenders.

    2. UnitedFan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Should be defenders