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The Watchlist Updated – Defenders

After checking in on the latest movements among the goalkeeper standings in our previous Watchlist review, we now turn our attention to the defenders.

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

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

Having emerged from a difficult run of matches with two clean sheets and four bonus points, Manchester United’s Phil Jones (5.5) retains his spot at the top of our current rankings.

With the short-term schedule (NEW BHA wat) now obliging, he is expected to add to the eight clean sheets and eight bonus points accrued so far.

Newcastle United are without a goal in their last two matches, and should provide the ideal opposition for Jose Mourinho’s side to get back on track following the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.

One of only four outfield players to start every league match for United, Jones continues to be rested for their midweek cup matches. He is the second most bought since Saturday’s deadline, attracting over 93,000 new owners.

Having conceded fewer goals (five) than any other side, backing the Man United defence should continue to prove profitable. Indeed, there’s even an argument for doubling up with goalkeeper David De Gea, who is now only 0.2 more expensive than Jones.

With rotation at wing-back now a major factor for Spurs, Jan Vertonghen (6.0) is on the rise ahead of a kind run of fixtures.

The Belgian, who’s been an ever-present for Mauricio Pochettino’s men, took maximum bonus points in the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

He registered 11 clearances, blocks and interceptions (CBI), five successful aerial duels and four tackles won in a dominant individual display.

Given that Toby Alderweireld (6.0) is struggling with a hamstring problem, Vertonghen’s security of pitch-time looks key over a hectic winter period.

Sitting fifth among FPL defenders in the Bonus Points System (BPS), he is always likely to be in the mix for bonus should Spurs continue to grind out low scoring wins at their temporary home.

That was Spurs’ third clean sheet in their last four at Wembley, and bodes well given how favourable their upcoming home schedule (WBA STK BHA SOT WHU EVE) is.

Trips to Leicester City and Watford also look reasonable as Spurs look to add to the six clean sheets picked up over the opening 11 Gameweeks.

Cesar Azpilicueta (6.7) enjoys a hike up our rankings after climbing to the top of the FPL defender standings.

Confidence has been restored in the Chelsea backline following the return to fitness of key midfielder N’Golo Kante – they’ve registered shut-outs in four of the last six matches he has started.

Indeed, the champions conceded 2.0 big chances per match when Kante was out injured, compared to just 0.7 when he was in the side during their opening seven matches.

The fixture list is very kind for the Blues from Gameweek 14 onwards (SWA NEW whu hud SOT eve BHA STK) in particular, while Azpilicueta also boasts strong attacking potential, with his five assists more than any other FPL defender.

However, we’re wary of dismissing team-mate and long-time Watchlist favourite Marcos Alonso, who continues to lead the way for goal attempts and is just 0.2 more expensive. Further indication of his increased threat and confidence could see him oust his compatriot on our next update.

Favourable short-term fixtures (HUD swa BUR SOT cry) are a major factor behind the rise of Charlie Daniels (4.8), who highlighted his attacking potential by producing three shots and two key passes in the 1-0 win over Newcastle.

That may have only been Bournemouth’s second clean sheet of the season, but having conceded just three goals in their last five, they enter this promising run in good shape.

Following a fourth shut-out from their last six matches, Burnley’s Stephen Ward (4.9) continues to garner plenty of Fantasy interest.

The Republic of Ireland international remains the top among FPL defender for points per million value, and has the schedule (SWA ARS bou lei WAT STK bha) to retain top spot.

He’s already matched last season’s one goal and assist and has accrued more than double the bonus points (seven versus three) from 2016/17 already.

Ward is just edging out centre-back Ben Mee (4.5) in our thinking, although this could change very soon. Ward did have the edge for BPS over the opening Gameweeks, but a recent decline in his key passes has allowed Mee to gain the advantage. We continue to monitor the numbers and may well revise our selection following Gameweek 12.

There’s also a strong case to consider goalkeeper Nick Pope (4.5), who is averaging a staggering 5.6 points per match, compared to 5.1 for Ward, thanks in part to his save point potential.

While he’s still yet to open his account for the season, the goal threat of Crystal Palace’s Scott Dann (4.7) could soon profit from a fantastic run of fixtures (EVE STK bha wba BOU WAT lei swa).

He now leads all FPL defenders for penalty area shots, with 12, and priced very kindly, could prove to be a fantastic differential option given his mere 0.5% ownership.

But the extent of his appeal could be hit by the fact that Julian Speroni (4.0) has started the last four matches, and now looks to be a viable option alongside Newcastle United’s Rob Elliot (4.2) as a budget pairing between the sticks.

Heading in the opposite direction is Manchester City’s Nicolas Otamendi (5.9), who will miss the Gameweek 12 trip to Leicester City due to suspension, after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the 3-1 win over Arsenal.

But with a visit to Huddersfield Town and home clashes against Southampton and West Ham United to follow, the Argentine’s 18% ownership may be inclined to hold.

Value is central to the appeal of Liverpool’s Alberto Moreno (4.5).

The Reds have only conceded once in five home matches, and see Southampton, Everton, West Bromwich Albion, Swansea and Leicester all visit Anfield before the turn of the year.

The Spaniard also benefits from Jurgen Klopp’s apparent lack of faith in Andrew Robertson, with the Scot having failed to feature in the league since Gameweek 5.

Further down the ladder, Brighton & Hove Albion’s Shane Duffy (4.5) remains a solid option, with the Seagulls full of confidence having gone four matches without tasting defeat.

Impressively, no team have given up fewer big chances over the last four Gameweeks than Chris Hughton’s side (three).

The centre-back also offers strong attacking potential, firing nine efforts inside the box so far. And Duffy is the number one defender for clearances, blocks and interceptions (CBI), which boosts his potential for additional returns via the BPS.

Harry Maguire (5.1) provided another reminder of his attacking prowess with an assist in Leicester’s 2-2 draw with Stoke.

The Foxes have made a promising start under new boss Claude Puel, and fixtures against West Ham, Burnley, Newcastle, Southampton and Palace in the next seven suggest that can continue.

A consistent source of points, Maguire has produced either attacking or defensive returns in six of his 11 Gameweek starts, and shouldn’t be discounted despite his slightly loftier price tag.

2,190 Comments Post a Comment
  1. MisterMaster
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do cout to salah -4

    1. RESULT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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

      No

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

      Absolutely

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

      Cout is a great player to have. Only issue is he is too injury prone and will have to keep transferring him in and out.

    5. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Only if Coutinho is out for next match.

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

    Mihki, Pogba, Martial all 8.0, Rashford 7.6, Mata 6.9.

    For a team second in the league with the second highest goals total....and nobody owns these players. Or do they?

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

      Mkhi poor form, Martial, Rashford rotated, Mata first to be subbed off, Pogba yet to play - hence the ownership.

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

        sure, all of that. Pointing out what a weird situation it is though. And wondering if it'll change at any point.

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

          There is scope for Pogba and Mkhi ownership to go up again. And maybe Fellaini's. Rest don't think so.

    2. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Only 2 goals total in their last 4 games has put people off. With their fixtures turning and Pogba close to a return, I am sure options outside of Lukaku will become relevant again.

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

    Jesus-King and Carroll-Sane worth a hit?

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

      If its Andy Carroll u r referring to then no

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

        Tom C

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

          Oh i c. Thought Jesus to Carroll at first. Not too sure on King yet. But his fixtures are good. Can take a punt.

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

    Pogba to come on as a sub after 70+ mins against tired Newcastle legs allowing Lukaku to score his usual goals after 80+ mins. Can see this happening again.

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      *Goal

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

        Has scored 2 also. Hence *Goals

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

          Agree with him, else there'll be a new wave of RMTs coming. 🙂

          1. Kun, Ayew Nigerian?
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Haha

          2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Kewl mate 😎

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

              haha, banter mate.

              1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 4 months ago

                😎

    2. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Valar Morghulis!

  5. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Captain?subs correct?

    Speroni. Elliot
    Jones. Mee. Naughton
    Salah. Richarlison. GroB Sane
    Kane. Lukaku. Aguero

    Bench(Fernandinho. Mariappa. Mbemba)
    0.5 itb G2G anything worth a hit?
    Thx good luck

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

      g2g
      lukaku(c)

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

        Thx lukaku it is

  6. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Looking at Alderweireld and Spurs fixtures, do you think he is likely to start most games over the busy GW15-19 period? Full backs don't seem to need the rest and if he drops to 5.9 he looks like a great get.

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

      I thing him and Vertonghen will start most games

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

      I'm probably going for Davinson fella

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Is he nailed?

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

          I think so, as long as they are playing 3 at back, he should be fine...

          Have been performing well too, dont know why he was benched against United

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

            I think that if spurs play a back 4, Davinson will be the one to miss out.

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

              Yeah, thats an issue... I may go Lloris at back if he drops to 5.4

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

      Another wuestion...would you double up with Spurs or get Otamendi instead?

      1. Live Lad
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Will get Otamendi. No Spurs full-back is nailed for now. CBs relying on clean sheets. Otamendi a goal in every 4 or 5 weeks.

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

    Posting my WC team here as it seems there isn't much activity on the RMWCT article.

    Pope Elliot

    Jones Stones/Otamendi Daniels Mee Moreno

    Salah Sane Sterling Richarlison Shaqiri/Choupo

    Kane Morata Murray

    In case i need to get in Lukaku, I can do Shaqiri/Choupo >> RLC and Morata >>Lukaku and still have ~0.5 itb

    Thoughts please 🙂

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Why don't you just get RLC from the start?

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

        I have a soft corner for Shaqiri 😉

  8. Your Mum Zohore
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    If you're planning on going 4-4-2, who should you transfer out:

    A) Kane
    B) Kaku
    C) Morata

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B by the time you're likely to consider it

      1. Your Mum Zohore
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        IF Pogba is back, I might hold for a bit...

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

      Not much in it, all are meh at this stage 😮

      Depending on cash required for other positions, drop one of them...

      1. Your Mum Zohore
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Plan is to do Morata to DLC & Lowe to Azpi...

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

      B

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

    A. Speroni, 2x4.5 defenders (Fernandez, Moreno), Mane

    B. Courtois, Kolasinac, Otamendi, Choupo-Moting

    A or B if on WC? Looking at Choupo's stats makes me think that B is better...? Although B makes it more difficult to get a premium mid if needed. Thanks.

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

      B tho maybe Moreno and Rich instead of Kola / Choupo?

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

        thanks...I do have Richarlison as well

  10. Red Card Rockets
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    ScoutCast replay seems to be unavailable on YouTube

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

      It was a mistake and got removed.

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      It was Mark watching old Fantasy Football shows of him and Jules.

  11. Wardinator
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Dingo I’m gonna hazard a guess you live in Oz like I do hence why the dead zone is no issue for us.

    Which combo do you prefer? Currently on WC

    A) Azpi, Sane, Surman
    B) Alonso, Pogba, Fernandinho

    Currently on A and team looking like this......

    De Gea. Speroni
    Azpi. Jones. Daniels. Dann. Mee
    Mane. Salah. Sane. Surman. RLC
    Kane. Morata. Niasse

    1. Mo Mané No Problems
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A, but I'd look to move Daniels to Dummet and upgrade Surman.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        DeGea to Pope
        Upgrade Surman

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

          That gives me a mid up to value of 5.8, not sure I want anyone on that range? Any ideas?

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

            Btw should mention that I’m looking to bench Surman most weeks as I think Daniels will get more points. Will play 4-3-3 or 5-3-2

            1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              If you're going to bench Surman then get a 4.5

    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      If you're going with two up front you need a stronger midfield.

  12. Jayv807
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Having now watched the Bournemouth/Newcastle game, I would have to agree those saying Josh King could be a good punt over the run of good fixtures. Was unlucky not to come away with some points. I still think it’s risky, but might pay off for those taking the plunge.

    I’m also a little worried about my transfer bringing Daniels into my team. While they kept the clean sheet, they did not look great defensively.

    Just my observation!

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

      What I find interesting about that game was King actually enjoying the game, was having fun whether his moves work or not...

      1. Jayv807
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        He played well, could have had a goal and a few assists. Wilson’s miss was bad, but he’s bound to be rusty.

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

      They've conceded just the three goals in their last five games (inc. Spurs & Chelsea)! Well good enough for me!!
      0 v Leicester
      1 v Spurs
      1 v Stoke
      1 v Chelsea
      0 v New

      1. Jayv807
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I’m just saying what I saw. Ritchie hit the post (Gayle scored the rebound but was called offside, incorrectly IMO) Bego came up with a few great stops. I hope they keep clean sheets too since I brought him in!!!

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

          ...even better as they have a bit of luck with them now also 😉
          I bought Daniels 0.1m more than most on here (rookie error, didn't realise he was due to drop) so I'm hoping he bags some attacking returns/cs over this short run of good fix! GL!!

          1. Jayv807
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Same here, good luck!

  13. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Morning DZers

    On WC

    Who are the best options out of

    Morata or Lukaku or Lacazette

    Abraham or Murray or Calvert-Lewin/Niasse

    Hazard or Eriksen or Mane

    Any ideas would be welcomed

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

      I couldn't help but notice that in your last 15 posts, no less than 12 of them have been this exact same question.

      Fwiw, Morata, Abraham, Hazard.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        He's worse than me!

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

      I’d defo choose one of hazard or Morata.
      I like Mane
      So maybe.....Mane & Morata

      As for your budget striker will you play them most weeks or bench them? If bench then go Niasse

    3. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      The only certainty out of those to me is NOT Lacazette!! The others are a toss up. I only own Haz and Abraham out of your options, but I am considering Mane (has 2 international games to play I think)

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

      Morata
      Niasse
      Hazard

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

        This is exactly what I intend to do from GW14.

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

      The best way to get responses is to also give advice.

      Please do not spam post the same question over again - especially without also helping others out.

  14. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney and alonso to morata and alder when alder dropped??
    Only issue is playing alder againts arsenal at emirates

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

      I wouldn’t sell Alonso, I’m actually looking to get him in. Attacking returns will come, as will defensive returns given their fixtures

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I will buy another chelsea defender after liverpool match
        Maybe christensen or corutois

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

          Courtois is the better option there in that case

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

      I love Toba A but wouldnt go with him, too expensive as seems to have lost his goal threat unfortunately. Vert & even Davinson, if they keep playing a back three, better imo.

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Toby is real threat in set pieces. And also 0.1 cheaper feels great.
        Also davinson and vertonghen have not shown any attacking threat

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

          He doesnt seem to be as effective as in previous seasons when he often looked like scoring in games. I've only watched a few Spurs games in full though to be fair! Solid pick I guess, nailed on & Spurs have a lovely upcoming run of fixtures after the ARS game! GL!

  15. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Have the money. Already have Hazard

    Jesus to Morata or Aguero for free?

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      M

  16. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone looking at a Liverpool double up with Salah and Mane? Great fixtures and Mane is a beast.

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

      dropping one of City's?

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I only have Sterling

    2. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Expensive double but is tempting. Easier to do in a 3-5-2.

      1. Jayv807
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Kane/Morata up top
        Salah, Mane, Sane, Silva, Richarlison for Mids
        Defense of Jones, Ward, Daniels and a couple other 4.5s. Stuck with Elliott and Speroni in goal is the downside

    3. Wardinator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Yes Dingo, see above. I asked for your advice

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

      Looked at it but thought better of it.

      Why would you spend so much on Mane and Salah when you can get Sane and Sterling + Salah quite comfortably?

      Just seems like not using funds well.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        He's only owned by 5%.Sane could blank and Mane score a brace.

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

        Liverpool have goals in them, especially with their fixtures.

        More importantly, when they do score these two guys are very likely to be involved, unlike city asset where we don’t even know if they are gonna be on the pitch

        Plus, if one doesn’t deliver you can always to a straight transfer to Alli, Sane, Sterling, Silva, Pogba

        Salah & Mane for me

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

        with couts out all roads lead through salah and mane, this gw they scored 25pts
        sterling and sane scored 10

    5. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      yeah i might switch silva to sane, depending on couts though. i need him out of the picture for that.

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

        I'm also considering Silva to Sane but might wait until his price rises as Silva has been better away from home.

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

      Waiting for next 2, probably going to be tight game...

    7. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Liverpool have had lot's of problems against weaker teams. So not sure about doubling. Maybe Salah or Coutinho for me.

    8. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is mane a bad pick? No
      Is salah? No
      So why both of them together be bad ?

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

        If Liverpool struggle against i.e. Stoke in GW 14, then you have 2 high priced midfielders possible delivering nothing...

        1. Emiliano Sala
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          What if they score 4 ?

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

            Then it will be good, how likely that is? You can pick three mids from pool or 2 + Firmino if you like it can really pay off or it might not.

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

              We scored 4 last week, three in midweek and 3 two weeks ago..

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

          That could be to any player..
          And even if we do struggle, we still usually score.

        3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          At least you will know they play.

      2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Two rights could equal a wrong.

    9. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Absolutely

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

    Bought Choupo at 5.6m, would you drop him for Zaha? (on WC)

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      prob not

    2. samaael
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      he looks class against leicester

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

        Yeah, feels like it would be unfair to drop him since he has done fine enough for that price

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

      Not yet, he's ticking over nicely for 5.6

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

    Thoughts on Gross+Ryan -> Surman->Courtois ?
    Not at all immedate, but maybe soon, to cover Chelsea's clean sheets.

    Ryan Elliot
    Otamendi Jones Daniels Tarkowski Mbemba
    Salah Sane Richarlison Gross Carroll
    Kane Aguero Morata

    1 FT, 0 itb.

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      gross is good for a few weeks wouldnt get him out now

    2. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Not if it means playing Surman or Carrol every week. Downgrade Ottamendi to fund Courtois

  19. smix
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    How's this team looking ? Planning to hold onto FT
    Fab
    Jones Ward Duffy
    Salah Sane Sterling Richarlison
    Kane(c) Jesus Abraham
    Elliot Davies Surman Lascelles

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

      All good

  20. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    G2g?

    Ryan
    Azpi Ward Jones Dunk
    Salah Silva Richarlison Choupo
    Kane Lukaku(c)

    Elliot Carroll Abraham Otamendi.

  21. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Suggestions on Best replacement for Otamendi? Thanks

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I'm thinking of going dirt cheap. So either Mee (double up with Ward) or Duffy.

      Going cheap because gonna try Kun, Kane and Morata.

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

      Ward or mee

    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      David Guetta

  22. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Which transfer?

    A) Cedric and Ritchie-> Azpi and RLC

    B) Cedric, Ritchie and Firmino —> Azpi, Sane and Abraham

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

      If B is a -4 then that but if -8 do A

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

      B

    3. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Ritchie looked pretty good against Bournemouth. Hit the post once and Begovic made a great save on another shot to deny him a goal.

  23. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    De Gea
    Naughton - Azpi - Dunk -Davies
    Salah - Eriksen - Silva - Richarlison
    Jesus(c) - Vardy

    Elliot - Stones - Carroll - McBurnie

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

      No Kane, lukaku or Aguero?

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

      needs more C options

  24. jdogg
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    On a wild card any views would be lovely.

    Speroni elliot
    Jones moreno dunk francis dann
    Salah sane groß richarlieson rlc
    Kane lukaku morata

    0.0 itb

    Cheers in advance.x

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I have pretty much the same team on WC.

      I am considering dropping Aguero and spreading the funds.

      Dunk -> Azpi
      Dann -> Alder / Vertong
      Gross -> Mane / Sane
      Aguero -> Niasse

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

        Me too. But I am dropping Lukaku. Having Kane - Aguero - Niasse. Still not sure if I pick De Gea or Speroni/Elliot combo?

        Bit different def/midfield.

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

        I thought Aguerro was your nailed in captain for gw12

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

      Looks good. Maybe Sane to Sterling or Silva -> just to free up some funds and to be able to upgrade one of your def if need..

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

      I think your defence is far too weak, imo 🙂

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

        Cheers guys.x

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

      Looks old just unsure of def..

      I'm risking no Lukaku so a down grade and spread funds could work with a plan to get him if starts scoring

  25. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    If fit, Pogba or Sane?

    Azpi or Courtois?

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

      Sane and azpi.x

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

      S and A

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

    Pope Elliot
    Alonso Jones Stones Mee Duffy
    Salah Alli Rich C-Moting RLC
    Kane Jesus Joselu

    Thinking of Alli to Sane with FT

    Yes or No

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

      No. You have double Newcastle attack I would sort that out first

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

        Only Joselu

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

          My bad thought rich was Ritchie ! 🙂

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

            No mither, pal, cheers for replies

      2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I think that's Richarlison

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

      In that case yes

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

      Your name and grav are intriguing yet totally unrelated ....... is there a story?

  27. Kenny Dogleash
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this wildcard? Cheers

    Speroni Elliot
    Dunk, Jones, Dann, Ward, 3.9DEF
    Salah, Sane, Sterling, Gross, Zaha
    Kane, Lukaku, Murray

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

      With pre Christmas and Christmas rotation I'd get a full bench

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

        I order.to get a full bench I'd have to downgrade at least one of my player , I m willing to play one or two weeks with 10 men rather than doing so .
        Ps : why are we talking about Xmas ? 🙂

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

          Planning So Show, the games come thick and fast from the end of Nov To the New Year!!

        2. We Will Klopp you
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Same situation here, don't really see the use in forcing another 0.5m out of my starting 11, which I really like for, another bench option, who could easily get me just 1 or 2 points if they were to play. If the funds become available without an obvious downgrade I'll do it as it may come in handy but not gonna downgrade my x1 to boost my 3rd sub, can't really remember all 3 subs ever coming off my bench anyway even in the fixture congestion. I'm only really worried about the City lads and the first 2 subs can cover them. Also what if rested players are brought on eg Davies?...

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

        I would keep that in mind too.

        Murray to -> Niasse / DCL and 3.9 def to Moreno/Mee/Dummett/Naughton ro who ever playing 4.5 you prefer...

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

      That means you ll have either gross Murray or Zaha or the bench ...I don't like that to be honest

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        You need a strong bench for the busy Christmas period... sonevof your nailed on players will get rotated...

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Ideally would do so if something releases funds without an obvious downgrade e.g. Aguero to Morata becoming a move I want to make but not gonna downgrade someone like Azpi/Mane just to get a 3rd sub.

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

    I find giving tips to people who are probably much much better than me at this game very satisfying 🙂

  29. Big P
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Preferred combo here chaps?

    A) Ake and Scott Dann
    B) Lowton/Dunk & Maguire

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Tough this one.
      Short term for fixtures would be A for me, though I prefer Daniels
      Longer term probably 2 with Lowton, though I prefer Mee

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

    did any of youll read the post on reddits fpl page about Guardiola's Wheel of Rotation...? Totally brightened up my international break.