Opinion

This Much We Know – Gameweek 1

Two goals in a frenzied first five Friday minutes foreshadow an exhilarating opening weekend to the Premier League.

But as some Fantasy Premier League (FPL) stereotypes are religiously adhered to, other mantras are firmly silenced and that personification of humility, Jose Mourinho, sends out an early signal of title intent.

The first rule of Fantasy Football: there are no rules…

The wisdom of the ages compels the seasoned Fantasy manager to confidently advise those less proficient souls never to pick a player who is new to the Premier League from the off.

The idea of a newcomer, particularly an overseas import rather than a Championship asset, adjusting immediately to the hurly-burly of our domestic product is anathema to anyone who knows the game.

Step forward Ahmed Hegazi (15 points), Steve Mounie (12), Mo Salah (11), Alvaro Morata (10), Alexandre Lacazette (six) and Sead Kolasinac (five) to provide in their first match.

All of these assets have experienced heavy overnight investment, with the knees of impatient FPL players jerking frantically.

However, before we jettison last year’s models in favour of such expensive new designs, we should perhaps consider how different it could have been had our previous go-to guys converted potential into points.

Are we really so fickle as to trade in Harry Kane (six attempts on goal, five in the area), Kevin De Bruyne (four attempts, though no chances created) and Marcos Alonso (five attempts and three chances created) after just one blank?

Surely, we need to build up more reliable data, bearing in mind that Gameweek 1 revealed…

It can be set-piece silly season all year around…

As a centre-half who thought he was a centre-forward, the game I most looked forward to was the concluding fixture of each season, when our beleaguered coach would succumb to his players’ whims by picking pitch positions from a hat and allocating set-piece duties on a similarly indiscriminate basis.

Granted, I drew “Third Substitute” far too many times for it to be coincidence, but it did at least prepare me for the tactical masterclasses of Messrs Klopp, De Boer and Pellegrino.

Why else would we find, tumbling off the wannabe-David-Beckham conveyer belt, the likes of Patrick van Aanholt and Granit Xhaka taking corners, signalling with either one arm or two the timeless, yet entirely breakable, code for near or far post deliveries

Meanwhile, at Vicarage Road, young Trent Alexander-Arnold was lucky enough to draw corners from the hat as the gregarious Klopp added another nail to the coffin that is the (soon to be updated) Scout set-piece takers’ list.

Given the number of pre-season FPL squad debates which were settled by the phrase “and he’s on all set-pieces”, it’s clear we need to monitor these changes closely, particularly given that…

We all want to be West Brom…

Perhaps not in the sense of filling every outfield position with a progressively taller centre-back in Tony Pulis’ oversized Russian doll collection, but in the importance of scoring from set-pieces.

Of the 31 goals scored in Gameweek 1, almost a third (10) were from set-pieces, and seven of these were from corners.

The stock of takers, albeit following a ludicrously small sample size of 10 matches, could therefore be set to soar, particularly as the ‘how to defend the dead ball’ instruction manual appears to have been circulated to the rest of the league by a certain A. Wenger. What odds another Crouch headed goal against Arsenal next weekend?

This also allowed budget options such as Miguel Britos (£4.5m), Ahmed Hegazi (£4.5m) to open their accounts.

And many FFS Members may well be sorting by the “attempts from Set-Pieces” column in a few weeks’ time, when more extensive data may promote set-piece scorers in our minds, particularly if matched up against the more vulnerable defences.

Some perennial spoilers still love a clean sheet…

At least one thing we can rely on, at this embryonic stage of the season, is that Manchester United and Spurs look set to continue where they left off last year when both teams were joint top for clean sheets, with 17 apiece.

Other cheaper alternatives may be available, however, with Southampton and West Brom avoiding a single big chance against them at the weekend and justifying the doubling and, in many cases, trebling up on their defensive assets by canny/tight-fisted FPL managers.

Admittedly, in the Baggies’ case, this was due to only playing 31 minutes on Saturday, after which Hegazi’s goal effectively signalled the end of the match as a spectacle.

From the moment the West Brom defender headed in – a familiar sounding phrase indeed – they retreated into their shell, repeatedly kicking Bournemouth’s ball back into their half without any intention of creating anything constructive themselves, like your exasperated next-door neighbour when you practise volleys in your (and inadvertently his) back garden.

The only surprise was that Tony Pulis didn’t put a fork through the ball to bring a premature end to proceedings.

Yet although 25,000 inside the Hawthorns will never be able to get back that precious hour of their lives, over 100,000 eager FPL players had seen enough and, at the time of writing, heavy investment in West Brom’s defensive assets has already seen Hegazi’s price increase to £4.6m.

There has been a mixed response so far regarding that Baggies’ rarity – a genuine striker – with owners no doubt delighted by Jay Rodriguez’s four strikes inside the box, but left wondering what might have been had the team sustained that attacking threat beyond the half-hour mark.

Then again, another reason not to bother with any more competitive football is that…

Manchester United have already won the league…

In truth, we knew this was the case before a ball was even kicked at Old Trafford because it is Mourinho’s second season at the club, and that is what he does.

FC Porto, Chelsea, Inter and Real Madrid can all testify to his magic, as the Portuguese sorcerer, aided by no more than a £200 million sprinkling of investment in new players, seeks to conjure this spell at Manchester United, too.

Romelu Lukaku was already the most popular FPL asset in the game, and now sits in over half of FPL teams, reminiscent of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s stock early last season, while David de Gea is again the most sought-after keeper.

However, concerns about Mourinho’s tendency to rotate his star-studded squad, together with a prevailing feeling that he enjoys a truculent 1-0 win rather than a free flowing goal fest, may have resulted in the under-pricing of some of his side’s attacking assets.

Paul Pogba (£8.0m) rewarded his backers (around 20% of all players) with a goal, but Armenian wizard Henrikh Mkhitaryan (£8.0m) and the homegrown Marcus Rashford (£7.5m) could be fantastic mid-price options should Manchester United continue in this buccaneering style.

Then again, they won’t face West Ham at Old Trafford every week.

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  1. Mince n Tatties
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Evening Lads n Lassies

    Sorry if I've missed this - but can you tell me why Arsenal and Everton are missing from GWK 9 Fixtures?

    Cheers!

    1. thepeen555
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ucl

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Neither are in the CL?

        1. thepeen555
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Soz yeah meant the other lol

      2. Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        On a Saturday?

    2. Scratch
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Pretty sure they play each other at Goodison the Sunday of that GW

      1. Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks - Guess FPL still need to update this

        1. thepeen555
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          It's Europe league as I mentioned although said the wrong cup lol

          It even states on Arsenals site about it being that and there is no rescheduled date yet

          1. Mince n Tatties
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            So there's a chance of an early mini DGW?

    3. Yav
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I've been told that it's due to both playing in the Europa league.
      The fixture will be moved to midweek but don't know if this is at all correct.

  2. Lisboa 1967
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Start
    A) Mee WBA
    B) Danilo EVE

    Already have
    Stephens WHU
    HUM bench

    1. cuervos
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Peter O'Hanraha-hanrah…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

    3. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B

  3. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Any wobbles in keeping Gabbi one more week?

    Zaha proving tricky and if I'm going to lose him, Mkhi seems a decent replacement but that's going to require a hit and a Gabbi d'grade to a 6m man

    Sadly would also need to be tonight....

    Y/N?

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'm doing it

      1. Edge
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Which 6m striker?

        1. Hansel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Mounie

    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      keep

    3. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Dunno really. Mounie has some ok fixtures. Vokes started well. J Rod an option

    4. Turbolag
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'm definitely keeping Gabbi. He got tons of chances and Southampton as a whole struggled to put shots on target. Surely their luck will come around.

  4. Atwood
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Are we expecting Mustafi to start any games? Would he be first in line if there's injuries? Got him as a third sub in my draft.

    Yoshida, Otamendi, Davies and Danilo are all free agents.

  5. Peter O'Hanraha-hanrah…
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A: Zaha & Fab to Salah (have firminho) & Atsu
    B: Zaha & Fab to Ritchie &Mhki ( have Kaku but more favourable fixtures than pool)

    1. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      mhki & atsu or other

  6. Demel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    How does this sound?

    KDB, Zaha & Rondon > Silva, Ramsey, Vardy (-8)

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Too early imo. Give it a week, then use 2 free if you can

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Price rises will make it not possible unfortunately.

        1. Connor's Calling
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I'd still wait

    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Nope. Keep KdB

  7. js007
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What do you prefer for 8m ?
    a) David Silva(No other Man city players in the team )vs Everton at home
    B) Mkhitaryan (Have Lukaku as well) vs Swansea at away

    1. tafrère
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Very close, flip a coin.

      1. js007
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Cmon. Need an option. Vote!

        1. tafrère
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Too difficult, both are not 100% nailed and will get rotated, both are very impredictable in term of scoring. That's why they are a little cheaper than big hitters : it's risky but can pay off and make a huge difference. I'd go with Mkhi just because I'm a United fan and I think the prime of David Silva is over.

    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      aye, toss off

    3. Mickeylicious
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I have mk if it helps

    4. MFC Lad
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B for me

  8. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Does Sturridge news dampen Firminho appeal? Does he take a good penna?

    1. Peter O'Hanraha-hanrah…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Firm looks solid on pens, especially with Milner taking Lucas' spot as a squad player

    2. Atwood
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Sturridge is a terrible penalty taker.

  9. Pongo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Panicked and did Fab -> Mkhi and DDG -> Foster.

    Now have 3 West Brom defenders/keeper.

    But at least i can sit back and relax knowing I don't have to worry till next week now

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      hope you haven't got Zaha.

    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      poor! we did advise other GKs!

  10. snowgames
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Alonso + Zaha to Jones + Salah
    B) Alonso + Zaha to Kolas + Mhki
    C) Kdb + Zaha to Salah + Mhki
    D) Hold

    Happy to hold but price rises and falls a concern

    1. js007
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      C

    2. js007
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      But you shud go with B. Sounds perfect.

      1. snowgames
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        You don't think hold? And then have two free transfers? C is the only one that offers real price value due to rises and falls

    3. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      think twice about alonso, headed ict for defs last week.

  11. Totti
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    did ince look so bad in the last match?
    or he is a good player and will score like mounie ??
    i watched him anonymous

    1. tafrère
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ince looked good from the highlights I saw.

  12. emyoueffsee
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    De Gea
    Kolasinac, Danilo, Bertrand
    Zaha, Salah, Ritchie, Alli
    Lukaku, Jesus, Gabbiadini

    Elliot, Mee, Carroll, Long

    Mee for Zaha if he is injured.

    76 pts GW1 and no subs used for GW2.
    Who to captain from Jesus,Lukaku and Salah?

    1. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      'Kaky

  13. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    #mcfc to make £60m bid for #arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, reports @Matt_Law_DT

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      That'll get rejected immediately

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Chelsea sold to United, don't think Arsenal will make the same mistake.

    2. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I cannot understand why Barca don't just take him back to fill the Neymar void. He's twice the player Coutinho is and with one year on his deal, will be cheaper too

      1. Once,Twice,ThreeTimesFellai…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Good point

      2. Prøfeßör …
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Coutinho and Alexis are different types of players and there is simply too much water under the bridge.

  14. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Why is KDB so essential?

    1. tafrère
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think the lesson we'll learn this year is that there are no essential players in today's Premier League.

    2. Mickeylicious
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Jesus for 0.5m more looks a better choice. KGB patient owner here

      1. tafrère
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Doubling up on that City offense is no the stupidest move though.

  15. Demel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Are there any 5.5m strikers worth considering?

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Abraham maybe.

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        How long will he keep playing for?

    2. tafrère
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe Abraham but poor team.

    3. Mickeylicious
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No

  16. seanysheep
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    DDG elliot 
    Cedric hegazi komp Daniels hunemieir 
    Salah alli willian pogba RLC 
    Lukaku Jesus jrod 

    I can save my ft right? Any glaring issues?

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, many are taking hits to get something similar.

  17. Demel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A keeping KDB option...

    Rondon & Zaha > 5.5m & Silva

    Any thoughts?

    1. Congers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Keep KDB

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I would be.

  18. Mickeylicious
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Best replacement for Iwobi up to 6m
    A) mooy
    B) ox
    C) someone else and who

    Thanks

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Atsu

      1. Mickeylicious
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Already have Ritchie

        1. tafrère
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Mhm that's close between JWP and Mooy then.

      2. tafrère
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        This. Cheaper and good player.

  19. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I have Lindelof in my team.

    After punching myself in the face, what should i do next?

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      proceed to transfer out for Bavies

      1. Mickeylicious
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        +1

      2. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Hmmm, what about Jones - is he nailed?

        Don't have DDG so would like Utd defence if i can

        1. tafrère
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Jones is nailed until september, seems a good move and save you 0.5.

          1. 7shadesofsmoke
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            thats what I was hoping but sounds like Lindelof has a chance of making the next one... might wait 1 more week and have 2FT to fix the problem...

            ... he says. Next week i'll have 2 injuries and 3 red cards to deal with no doubt

      3. thepeen555
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thisb

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Keep, I think him and Bailly are the first choice pairing, Super Cup is distorted thinks at the weekend.

      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        interesting - maybe i should just wait a week then... good shout

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          That's what i'm doing. Lindelof and Smalling played against Real in the Super Cup when Jones and Bailly were suspended, meaning they were fresh and thus selected for yesterdays game.

    3. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Lots of love for Bavies, which I can appreciate. I'll go UTD if possible, if not Babies it is.

      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        BaVies!

        He's a good player but his hips are far too narrow for that.

  20. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Why is everyone transferring Zaha out ?

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      he blanked, duh 😛

      1. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        never drop a player just because of 1 poor GW

      2. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Him posting a pic of his leg in a brace has sparked everything off, this has coincided with Micky having a brilliant game so it's a swap many are making

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      potential injury.. his pic on twitter that got taken down. ben confirmed he might have a niggle.

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        As I recall Ben stated around midday that everything should be fine also there was some article saying that CP did it precautionary

    3. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      injured, price drop, palace were awful

    4. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      There was pictures of him in a protective boot but it now turns out it was precautionary and he blanked

    5. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Rly don't get people nowadays

  21. F4L
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Silly front 7, or mint?

    Eriksen Alli Mane Salah Atsu

    Lukaku Firmino

    1. Lisboa 1967
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ali and erik , wouldnt double in there , wheres man city midfield

    2. Garth Marenghi
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Was atsu really that great?

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        was ok. best of a bad bunch really. good enabler at 5mil

        1. Garth Marenghi
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Are the odds good he's this seasons capoue?

  22. Congers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Cesc and Zaha - Mkhi and Mooy worth a -4?

    Or just do Cesc - Willian /Ramsey for free?

    1. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'm looking at Mooy too but unsure as I Hudd are a bit unkown arnt they

      Atsu looked good against Spurs too

  23. js007
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What do you prefer ?
    A) David Silva(No other Man city players in the team )vs Everton at home
    B) Mkhitaryan (Have Lukaku as well) vs Swansea at away

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B; Swans are dire

      1. js007
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Dire? What do you mean?

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          they're not very good

  24. AYLD28
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Mooy, JWP or Atsu

    Part of my Redmond + Zaha move to get Mki in

  25. emyoueffsee
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Why are people so keen to get rid of Zaha when he might not be injured?

    1. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Most it's down to Mki

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      just the fact that Palace were utter cr*p

    3. thepeen555
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Price rises on others

    4. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Injured

    5. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Didn't get points, duh.

  26. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Mikki or Pog?

    1. Jersey
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      whichever one you have, keep.

      if you have neither, it's a Alli or Eriksen question . . . take yer pick.

      Mhki more explosive, Pogba more nailed. -- i have Mkhi. i think Jose finally
      has accepted how great he is, and will give him 90 most games.

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks, need a Fab replacement

        1. Jersey
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          if you have the money itb, both are good replacements.

          Mhki price rising tonight.

  27. Arctic monkeys
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Suckers like me with Fabregas, who's your replacement ?

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Mkhi/Silva/Atsu

    2. Congers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      See above. Either a hit or Willian/Ramsey for free.

      1. Arctic monkeys
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        A hit for whom ?

    3. Garth Marenghi
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Be a maverick and pick up zaha.

  28. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I'm so unsure between Ritchie and Ramsey for Cesc

    Ritchie:
    + Set pieces, fixtures, 1m cheaper
    - Tougher league, weaker team

    Ramsey:
    + Better team, form.
    - Fixtures

    Can someone help me please? Cheers guys

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Rambo

      1. arndff_
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Why did u troll him? He has just asked for an advice...

        @FLYEMIRATES, Ritchie.

    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      rambo might not start, but Ritchie didn't look great. how about Redmond?

    3. Franktomet
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ritchie hands down!

      Ritchie is a 100% starter - Ramsey is not

      Ritchie takes just about all set pieces - Ramsey takes none

      Ritchie has an easier fixture list.
      Newcastles loss is mainly due to Corvax's stomping on Dele Alli, they competed well against them before that, and benitez is a class manager so expect to see more of them the next gameweeks.

      1. Winners900
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks guys I was leading towards Ritchie so good to hear some of the same opinions

  29. Franktomet
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Need advice:

    A; -4 hit to trade zaha/iwobi for micky/carrol
    B; -4 hit to trade zaha/gabbi for micky/mounie
    C; save transfer to avoid hit but risk losing to value on iwobi/micky and possibly zaha

    Current team:
    DDG - Elliot
    Kompany - Davies - Bertrand - Mee - Rosenior
    KDB - Alli - Zaha - Ritchie - Iwobi
    Lukaku - Firmino - Gabbiadini

    1. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B

      1. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Sorry typo A DEFO

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          lol

    2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A probably. Gabbi won't change price

      1. Franktomet
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I'm agreeing more and more with A. I am leading my league with 8 points as well which also gives me the extra avaliability to take that hit.

  30. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who wrote this crap? 😀

    1. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      you?

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Nope. Not guilty! 😆