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Romelu Lukaku saved my Gameweek and put a new spring in my step.

More importantly, it denied Granville the opportunity to indulge in one of his most favourite hobbies – picking holes in my “wasted” Wildcards.

Silenced by the Everton striker and early technical issues, Granville nonetheless returns to join myself, Jonty and Andy as we pick the bones out of Gameweek 4 and look ahead to the next.

With Lukaku and Diego Costa firing, this week’s raft of community questions are dominated by talk of going without Sergio Aguero or Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

I’m more than happy to add further fuel to that fire by testing an anti-Zlatan maverick theory, only to be shot down by my co-hosts.

Does Etienne Capoue present another route to packing cash in our forward lines?

Can Jonty really find a good reason to justify having Jason Puncheon?

Will Granville’s cat make an appearance?

You can get the answers to all this and more by tuning in.

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  1. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sorry for the potential stupid question, but do price rises/falls kick in at midnight?

    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I think it's around 2am or something. UK time.

    2. Net Gains
      10 years, 1 month ago

      That's OK, not a silly question! They kick in at 02:00 GMT.

    3. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 1 month ago

      1.15 GMT-ish

    4. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks for the help!

  2. SpaceCadet
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Score predictions for tonight's game? Che 2-1 liv. Costa brace and coutinho goal

    1. SpaceCadet
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If it's at the top it has to be right

    2. Cristi@no R7
      10 years, 1 month ago

      2-4.
      Hazard & Costa
      Mane(2), Firmino, Coutinho

      1. Shifty
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I would quit FPL if that happened...

        1. Bullet Eder
          10 years, 1 month ago

          2-2

          Costa and Batshuyai

          Mane and Firmino

    3. QPR expects... glory!
      10 years, 1 month ago

      1-1. Costa, Firmino goalscorers.

    4. johnbarnes
      10 years, 1 month ago

      do people ever predict scores here that don't involve wishful thinking for players they own?

      1. wowBOBwow
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Of course.

        I predict Chelsea 7-11 Liverpool in homage to Donald Trump
        Hazard to score 7, Costa sent off twice, Firmino 6 unassisted goals and 5 assists to own goals

  3. FootballManiac
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hi guys....advice needed
    A )Zltan+ bolasie
    or
    B) lukaku+firmino..........

    leaning towards B for now..

    1. antolol
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

  4. Cristi@no R7
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Yes or No

    Martial >> Mane (-4)

    1. Musicholic
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Post GW5 definitely.

    2. Twelve years a slave
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure Martial will even start at the weekend, dont think he will tbh

  5. Schwarzer
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you start out of these two?

    Friend (eve)
    Amat (sou)

    Cheers

  6. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard to Mané.

    Allows me a straight Gray > Agüero next week.

    Madness?

    1. ElDaddy
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Madness in the sense that you have that amount of money to do Gray -> Aguero. Hazard at home though, never underestimate him!

    2. CloudSky
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A bit. Do you have Costa? Also Hazard is kind of fixture proof at home and he is on pens. He also got points back in 3/4 of GWs this year. Looking like a season keeper to me.

    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Who will score more?

      Hazard + Grey

      or

      Mane and Aguero

      I think you know the answer......

      1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yep 🙂

  7. Musicholic
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Does Ibra + Hazard for Mane + Aguero make sense for GW6 transfer? Considering Chelsea and United have tough fixtures compared to City and Liv post GW5.

    1. Backup Dancer
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ibra has stoke at home gw6. Scared to lose him for that

      1. Oven Glover
        10 years, 1 month ago

        7

        1. Oven Glover
          10 years, 1 month ago

          For gw 6 you would have Mane C home to Hull

      2. Musicholic
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Delay Aguero till GW7? Aguero has Swansea. I have sterling though.

      3. Musicholic
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Stoke at GW7.

        1. Musicholic
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I think I'll do Aguero in post GW7 then cause City play Spurs in GW7. That too away !

          1. CloudSky
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Kun loves to score against Spurs though.

            1. Musicholic
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Spurs home with Dembele back. Reckon it won't be a high scoring game. Thats my assumption.

        2. Oven Glover
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Tough call. Debating it for myself. Want Ibra gw7 and Kun 6. Can't have both

          1. Musicholic
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Sterling and Ibra for GW6 and then Get Aguero in for GW7?

    2. Poor man's Igor Biscan
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I think so buddy. I'm considering losing both Haz & Ibra for Mane & Kun. I say this already as a Firmino owner and am looking to double up on Lpool.

      It's just a very ballsy call to ditch BOTH of them at same time, considering their ownership especially.

      1. Musicholic
        10 years, 1 month ago

        The fixtures make sense tbh. I dont see it that ballsy. When you have Sanchez, Antonio and Lukaku. Adding Lpool's players is a plus looking at their attacking front and their gameplay.

        1. Musicholic
          10 years, 1 month ago

          My only concern is when. Should I do it post GW7 or for GW6 !

      2. Poor man's Igor Biscan
        10 years, 1 month ago

        also doing these moves I believe provides a strong 4 man midfield, with Kun & Lukaku as your 2 prime strikers, and an overall better team/squad

        1. Musicholic
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Exactly my point ! I would double up Pool's mid as well with Firminio and chuck sterling for a -4 cause I know 1 good game and hes recovered everything.

  8. steven8991
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Play Townsend or Capoue this week?

    1. Musicholic
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Townsend. United will play fellani in the middle, restricting Capoue's forward going ability.

      1. Joggers Nipple
        10 years, 1 month ago

        This is correct but as Jose insists on playing the Pig then Pogba sits next to Fellani meaning the team is weaker. I'd back Watford to get 1

  9. Dazzrb
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Baines or shaw for my WC team?
    Already have Williams...

    1. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Shaw if you have Williams. I would rather look at Baines + othe £5 m defender, e.g. Stones/PVA

  10. ElDaddy
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Believe it or not, more people own Coutinho than Firmino. There goes my differential pick.

    1. CloudSky
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Could go for Firmino and have him as a differential pick? =)

      1. ElDaddy
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Haha. But I meant having Cout as a different pick compared to all the top players' Firminos.

  11. TheEgyptianKing
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Gray ----> Iheanacho for 1 week seem like a good move? Think i'm wildcarding next week

    1. Musicholic
      10 years, 1 month ago

      For this week, definitely !

    2. Oven Glover
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Very good! Iheana(C)ho?

  12. Pompel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Souaré -> Baines for a hit ? Would have Koné or Friend coming in for guaranteed 1 pointers if not

    Yay or Nay ?

  13. QPR expects... glory!
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Weather report for or those of you predicting a goalfest in West London tonight: It's been raining torrentially here all night, is still doing so and it isn't expected to stop until mid-afternoon. Even with good drainage it's going to be a very soggy pitch!

    1. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks - so captaining Hazard probably not a good idea then

  14. LewanGOALski
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ramirez & Gray ➡ Eriksen & Nacho (C) for a hit?
    Yay or Nay?

    Or just one of those switches for not hit? Which, if so?

    Then WC in GW6

    1. Rolls-Royce
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good. I'd captain Eriksen though, if you're going for a differential captain.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      10 years, 1 month ago

      One of the times when a hit could easily pay off. I would say yes, have some fun!

    3. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Gray -> Na(c)ho only

    4. Bullet Eder
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah do it.

    5. Oven Glover
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Eriksens last 5 games vs Sunderland = 5 goals & 2 assists

  15. TheEgyptianKing
    10 years, 1 month ago

    This is a question (mostly for Liverpool fans but anyone can answer)

    In your honest opinion who do you think is a better footballer? (Not FPL wise or who you like more)

    Coutinho or Firmino

    1. A.T
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Cout

      1. Oven Glover
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cout vs Mane? Thoughts?

    2. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Same as Sanchez vs Ozil - one is explosive and on the day can dismember a team (Coutinho) the other is more consistent getting the points here and there (Firmino)

      I am not saying they are direct comparisons, but the idea is there.

      I personally would go with Firmino, Coutinho is ice cold or red hot, no real in-between.

      1. TheEgyptianKing
        10 years, 1 month ago

        IMO , I love coutinho, but as a footballer i honestly think Firmino is a better footballer - very underrated he is amazing

    3. johnbarnes
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Coutinho - by miles. FPL-wise, I'm not sure.

  16. Bullet Eder
    10 years, 1 month ago

    The nagging voice in my head will not shut up about Firmino.

    I need to get him in for this evening but it isn't possible with my Aguero plan next week, which requires two free transfers.

    I chose Antonio and Cazorla ahead of him on wildcard, just because it made it easier to get Kun back, and it hasn't been a disaster so far.

    But as soon as Kun returns, my priority will be Firmino.

    Think he'll be the highest scoring midfielder in FPL this season and is also one of my favourite players in the league.

  17. Dacra
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Arg I'm short of ideas to get a Liverpool mid and Aguero in soonish, anyone have any ideas?

    Foster (Pickford)
    Valencia - Willians - Collins / Evans / Amat
    Hazard - Sanchez - Sterling - Antonia (Capoue)
    Inrahimovic - Zaza - Lukaku

    0.1itb, 0FT.

    0.1 short of doing Sterling to Firmino..

  18. Net Gains
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is there some reason why Hull aren't appointing a manager yet and why that man isn't Phelan?

  19. Joshua1
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hi all, i'm wildcarding and its got to the point where i need a second opinion. It comes down to 3-5-2 with Cazorla or 3-4-3 with benteke

    A: Antonio Firmino Hazard Nolito Cazorla
    Ibra Lukaku (becomes Aguero) Diomande (bench fodder)

    B: Antonio Firmino Hazard Nolito Capoue (who I plan to keep benched)
    Ibra Lukaku Benteke

    I don't normally go 3-5-2 but I'm considering as I don't see another viable way to arsenal coverage, at least for another 3 weeks. Thoughts?

    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go with B but switch Nolito -> Cazorla. Gives you 1.3m to play with. Nolito not nailed on for me.

      1. Joshua1
        10 years, 1 month ago

        You're right that would be the sensible move. But I want a City mid tomorrow, it's even worth a +4 for me (in effect). Nolito seems the most assured to start. He'll move to Mane long term, see below

    2. Bullet Eder
      10 years, 1 month ago

      With that option A, which midfielder would you downgrade to get Aguero? Nolito?

      1. Joshua1
        10 years, 1 month ago

        The plan is to downgrade Hazard to Bolasie. I don't like it but Chelsea's fixtures are really pretty poor for the foreseeable.

        I would then move Nolito to Mane to double on Liverpool - Nolito is a 2 week punt but i'm very positive about his prospects tomorrow. I feel like getting Cazorla now would give me license to do that as I don't need to think about Arsenal cover for that amazing run

  20. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Getting twitchy - am I right to save the FT this week? If not, any ideas?

    Cech
    Baines, Valencia, Collins
    Sanchez, Hazard, Cazorla, Antonio
    Ibrahimovic, Benteke, Defoe

    Pickford, Capoue, Amat, Kone
    Bank 0.0m, 1FT, 0WC

    1. xtremesid
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks great - I wouldn't touch. Just that I feel Collins position maybe at risk.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, agree with you there on Collins.

        Couple of -4 options I was toying with this week - any worth it?

        A) Hazard & Defoe -> Bolasie & Kane
        B) Sanchez & Defoe -> Firmino & Lukaku

    2. Dacra
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Id save.

    3. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Save FT

    4. CloudSky
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Save.

    5. Joggers Nipple
      10 years, 1 month ago

      AOA with Capoue on is tempting me ( I own WH defender)

    6. Bullet Eder
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Defoe > Kelechi, otherwise save.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Was just looking at that, but it's very short term - doubt he will start again after this week.

    7. Arteta
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You can easily save.

  21. xtremesid
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard > Mane
    Hazard > Firmino
    Barkley > bolasie

    Any 1 of the above for a hit ?

    1. Just Been On Loan
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely not for a hit

    2. Dacra
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nope.

    3. CloudSky
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No.

    4. El-Kloppico
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm also ditching Haz.. fixtures not interesting and point flowing around for better price.

    5. Arteta
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nope.

    6. xtremesid
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all

  22. Just Been On Loan
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez / Barkley / Defoe > Mane / Snodgrass / Aguero a solid move this evening?

    Exact money in the bank currently

    1. CloudSky
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Would probably go into Firmino/Bolasie/Aguero.

      Then downgrade Bolasie to Snody when fixtures turn for better.

    2. xtremesid
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Barkley yes
      Sanchez I would say wait until this gameweek is over
      Aguero wait again unless u plannin on playin 2 upfront this week.

      1. xtremesid
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Barkley for Bolasie would be better if you could fit in. But since you said fits exact for price and Snoddy fixtures will brighten in 3 GWs

  23. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Team check then.

    Saving the transfer and in all likelihood the wildcard.

    Foster
    Valencia Williams Stones
    Haz Alexis Firmino Lamela
    Ibra(c) Benteke Negredo

    Jaku Capoue Amat Friend

    Good luck everyone! Have a stormer!

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Good Luck Lateriser

    2. Christina.
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Told you...

      😉

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 1 month ago

        You called it.

    3. GoonerByron
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lovely team.. Only 3 different from what I have using my WC this week

    4. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looking good!

  24. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I was planning on picking Firmino for Barkley for week 6 but I'm now questioning whether I should do it now. Thoughts please?

    A. Change now
    B. Change next week

    1. QPR expects... glory!
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. A.T
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Bullet Eder
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

  25. TheEgyptianKing
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Last think just so i know for sure, I have 8.6m to spend on a striker for one week (Gray-->) and im wildcarding next week

    i) Benteke
    ii) Iheanacho
    iii) Other

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 1 month ago

      ii)

  26. Blue Moon Evolution
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who to play this week?

    Capoue or Redmond?

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Redmond

    2. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Have both also, and currently on Redmond - just.

  27. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I could get used to this Friday night football here in New Zealand.
    7am Kick off.. cuppa coffee.. Sky Sports.
    Normally it's getting up at 2am.. feeling rubbish all day with 3 year old running rings round me.

  28. GoonerByron
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anything in it between Firmino and Mane? Struggling to decide which one to take on WC..

    1. CloudSky
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Id take Firmino and upgrade someone else for that 0.5.

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Firmino cheaper.. that's about it

  29. Friday's press conferences
    Arteta
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Friday's press conferences

    Stoke - 8:30
    Arsenal, Hull, Palace, Sunderland, West Brom - 9:00
    West Ham - 9:30
    Watford - 10:30
    Tottenham - 12:30
    Southampton - 13:00
    Leicester - 13:30
    Man City - 13:30

    1. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers Özil

    2. Net Gains
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Key points to look out for in advance?

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You're a star - thank you!

    4. wowBOBwow
      10 years, 1 month ago

      So we won't hear anymore about whether Shaw will or won't play?

      1. Arteta
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Mourinho: “It is obvious that we left players like [Antonio] Valencia and [Luke] Shaw at home to play and to rest so we go back to a normal team without so many changes.”

    5. Arteta
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal - 12:30

  30. El-Kloppico
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Galloway nailed as a Wbrom DEF?

    1. Bullet Eder
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks it. Has played well.