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It’s time for our regular post-Gameweek members’ article as we assess some of the standout statistics from the previous ten matches.

A handful of mid-price wide men from Watford, West Ham and Southampton catch the eye, while Spurs and Liverpool’s left-backs chalk up some impressive figures.

Chelsea and Newcastle United’s new strikers also come under analysis as we assess their early impacts in the top flight.

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  1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Predictions for highest scoring midfielder this season?

    1. Ha.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Mhki

    2. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Sanchez if he stays. Hazard if he doesn't.

      1. hemil_3000
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        This.

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Mane imo

    4. skodaole2
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Alli

    5. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Hazard

    6. FDMS All Starz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Alli

    7. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Eriksen

    8. Cok3y5murf
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Sanchez, of course.

    9. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Eriksen

    10. FlockofSeagulls
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      KDB 😆

  2. FPL.team
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Who do we think would score more out of these options over a season:

    A. Alonso, Mooy, Gross
    B. Trippier, Richarlison, Jese

    1. Ha.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      B

    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      It'll be very close, but irrelevant IMO. Aside from the defenders, those aren't players you'll want to keep in your team for the long haul - just whilst they're in form and then rotate out for the next lot with good form/fixtures.

      1. FPL.team
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        There is that side to it.

        I'm basically convincing myself not to get Alonso in and telling myself that the team balance is more important.

        1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 18 days ago

          If you can fit him in with a good balance elsewhere then go for it. He's the type of player you'd leave in your squad through the rough and smooth and take the points at the end.

          He's not essential and won't score twice every week. Yes, he's playing like a more attacking player classed as a midfielder so gets more points for a goal as well as clean sheets, but there will be a lot of 1-2 pointers in the mix as well a 0 pointers and potential minus factoring in sendings off.

          If getting him in destroys your team elsewhere then it's best to go without. His price won't rise rapidly because he's the most expensive defender in the game and almost everyone will need to make 2 transfers to get him in, but has more pressing issues. Wildcards don't count towards NTI either, and those are the only people really getting him in right now.

  3. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Best 5.0 mil defender outside of Jones/Yoshi/Stephens?

    1. hemil_3000
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Cedric.

    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      I'd be inclined to go for a 4.5 at that price; plenty of good options.

    3. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Mawson/Maguire if you can set and forget, fixtures easing a bit

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        like the Maguire shout. Hopefully he doesn't rise tonight

        1. GENERATION X
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 18 days ago

          Me too - totally nailed and looks really good coming out with the ball

    4. Ser Davos
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Dawson

    5. divineFC
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      hegazi or dawson

  4. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Glad I kept LeJeune

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      I mean, he still plays for Newcastle 😛

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Yeah, that price drop was a bit annoying.

  5. LosBlancos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    WC team.. what do you think?
    --------------- Elliot -------------------
    Trippier - Davies - Alonso - Cedric (prefer Yoshida but those CBs will be a mess if VVD stays)
    ------ Mkhi - Pogba - Jese -----------
    ----- Lukaku - Kane - Morata --------

    Bench: 4.0 GK, TCarrol, RLC, Mbemba

    I think this season Mkhi Pogba Kaku might be last seasons Ali Erisken Kane.

    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Don't double up on Trippier and Davies, lose one of them (probably the former is Aurier signs), and use the funds elsewhere.

  6. Ha.
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Rooney retired from International duty... at last

    1. Point-one short
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      That'll do pig.

  7. shearer9
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    I'm away to am struggling to find the time to watch scoutscast. Anyone mind summing up for me what their thoughts were re transfers?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Mihi Pogba debate
      Don't get rid of Kane.
      KDB not worth the bucks

      1. shearer9
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        Cheers mate. Did any of them reveal their transfers?

        1. Daaf
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 18 days ago

          KDB -> Eriksen

          1. shearer9
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 18 days ago

            All of them? Seems a bit knee-jerk.

  8. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Ageuro ➡ Kane has to be done really doesn't it?

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      yep

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        Wouldn't be at all surprised if Aguero got a decent haul against Bournemouth but Kane's fixtures look better generally over the next month or so. Will do it on Saturday morning I guess.

        1. Ser Davos
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 18 days ago

          Hold fire. Aguero's been the only mainstream attacking City asset to deliver anythig and wasn't subbed at HT like Jesus was. I'd let Aguero have at least two more games as Harry has Goodison after the IB.

          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 18 days ago

            I know, but overall I think Kane looks sharper and has the fractionally better fixtures (including this week). I'm slightly in two minds but I have 2 FT and whilst there's always ways to spend them this looks best to me. Aguero just hasn't looked at the races yet this season (cue hat trick!)

        2. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 18 days ago

          over then next 6, I can see Kane getting 7-8 goals, making himself a great captaincy option as well. I would always struggle to captain Kun at the current time, with Pep constantly tinkering

    2. Prokoptas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Much as I would be reluctant to part with Kun, I think the move makes sense. Kane's next six fixtures and goal threat numbers are incredible; it's tough to make any coherent case against him.

    3. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Thanks all

  9. TheBusDriver
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Wayne Rooney‏ @WayneRooney 3m3 minutes ago
    Dreams can come true and playing for @England has been exactly that. Thanks to everyone involved it's been amazing -

  10. Man Getting Hit By Football
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    I know its bad to transfer a defender for a -4, but bearing in mind price drop/rise.

    Would you do Daniels -> Jones for a hit? Or wait until next week?

    Foster, Elliot
    Kolasinac, Stephens, Suttner, Long, ______

    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      No

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Absolutely not.

    3. Markus
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Yes, see my long post stickied on the points potential of team value changes...

    4. Ruth_NZ
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Probably. Would allow you to bench Kolasinac.

    5. divineFC
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      do daniels to dawson or hegazi and you will profit! just a gut feel

  11. GreenArrows
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Foster (Elliot)
    Kolasinac Jones Danilo Yoshida (Long)
    KDB Pogba Willian (Puncheon Carroll)
    Lukaku (C) Firmino Jesus

    1m ITB

    Danilo and KDB > Tripper and Eriksen?

  12. Respect My Authoritah
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Wow, that last one is surprising

  13. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Ake to Jones/Dawson worth (-4)?

    Not planning to wildcard before 2nd IT Break (GW7) unless something horrible happens.

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Ake to Dawson as Dawson is nailed !

    2. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Probably not on a defender. I'd be more inclined to do that in a 2 move option..

  14. Ser Davos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Anyone plumping for Vardy on their WCs? Think he could be gold. Brighton played deep but I'd wager his upcoming opponents won't be as stifling. Firmino's going to be pretty reliant on those pens perhaps.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      He will be playing for Everton after 1 September

  15. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Team: 2.5itb & 1FT

    Foster-Myhill
    Cedric-Stephens-Simpson-Naughton-Long
    Mane-Salah-Pogba-Atsu-Caroll
    Lukaku-Kane-Mounie

    A) Stephens--->Alonso (because Stephens may lose his place?)
    B) Save FT

    ...need more opinions pls

    1. Ha.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      B

  16. TheBusDriver
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Is lejeune nailed?

    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Yes

      1. TheBusDriver
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        thx

  17. Rostah
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Rooney's just retired from international football. Should keep his legs that little bit fresher for Everton this season!

  18. The Mighty Whites
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    With my FT-

    Get rid of Dummett and start Carroll

    or

    Get rid of JWP for Richarlison and play Mee / Daniels?

  19. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    If he's not injured and if Aurier does not sign Im getting Trippier for Daniels for a hit and going with this squad for gw3:

    De gea

    Danilo Trippier Cedric

    Pogba Eriksen Willian Salah RLC

    Lukaku Kane (c)

    What do you think

    1. GreenArrows
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Danilo isnt nailed at the moment

  20. jamie1972
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Just noticed both Milner & Robertson started at the weekend, I take it Milner went into the middle?

    Robertson play well?

    Nailed?

    1. FlockofSeagulls
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Played very well.

      Can't know if he's nailed after one game.

    2. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Milner played midfield.
      Robertson played very well.
      Neither are 100% nailed as yet.

      1. jamie1972
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        Cheers

        Guess he's worth a punt as a 4th Def then..

    3. maditass
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Liverpool was using a mix of reserves and main squad due to the upcoming match against hoffenheim today. That's why milner started on the midfield. Robertson should be getting that leftback spot soon as thats why he got bought

  21. Zoostation
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    A: Bailly & Tadic

    B: Jones & Ramsey +0.5ITB

    Really don't want to get United defensive coverage wrong on WC, just seems like there is constant unknown about Jones and how long he is nailed on for.

     Need to decide by tonight as Jones will likely be rising.

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Jones will play as long as he is fit and in form, risk worth taking due to his price

      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        What is this Jones keeping fit talk?

        Is he prone to get fat more easily?

        Is his stamina bad?

        Is he getting old too fast?

        1. Zoostation
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 18 days ago

          Even if fit he seems under rotatation risk.

        2. FlockofSeagulls
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 18 days ago

          If you knew anything about Jones you would know the answer. 😉

    2. divineFC
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      B

  22. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Dann > trippier for free or save ft?

    1. More Tragic
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      save

  23. Catsandhats
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Is B.davies still nailed on for this week?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      i hope so ! 🙂

    2. TheBusDriver
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Why wouldn't he be?

    3. FlockofSeagulls
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Yes. Rose a long way off both physically and mentally.

  24. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Is Kolasinac nailed with Koscielny back?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 18 days ago

      He will be eventually, but impossible to know when that'll be

    2. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Watching with interest to hope he goes to LWB. Bellerin was there last game and he had no left peg so here's hoping.

    3. _Make
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      He will move to LWB. Even more attacking and just as nailed.

      imHo

    4. danishdynamite
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      When is Kosc expected back ??

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        This week

  25. Stimps
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    On WC

    Trippier or Davies?

    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Both are a slight risk, but I'd probably go for Davies and then if he does eventually lose his spot to Rose you can switch him out for someone else.

    2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      I'm trying to find the 0.1 to get Davies, Rose looks set to leave & Spurs want Aurier so Trippier will have some competition

    3. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Davies - him and Erik are sharing set pieces...

  26. *sigh*
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    My favourite article, thanks. If anyone is thinking about membership I highly recommend it as this type of info can really help.

    1. More Tragic
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      help with what exactly?

      1. *sigh*
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        Simplifies stats and positioning. Guides you (or confirms what your are already thinking) in making transfers.

        1. More Tragic
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 18 days ago

          cool

  27. Captain Roberto
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    After accidentally (intoxicatedly) ruining my team and needing to activate my wildcard Ive been going through several mid-range midfield options Jese or Richarlison to rotate with Vokes coupled with a more price player such as Antonio, Wijnaldum, Ramsey, Sterling, Son, etc and I've hit upon a solution.

    Bernardo Silva.

    Pep is portrayed as an unfathomable football visionary. Dare I say; luminary... and adds to this persona by giving interviews one might expect from a person damaged by acid trips in the 70s. We might well be inclined to believe the vision that we cant understand simply because arguing against it is way harder than anyone has time for. Or perhaps he is not the visionary lauded in the press and is possessed of a hubris that fails to see the tiki-taka pass pass pass vision was really down to the La Masia teaching of the great Johan Cruyff and was enabled by Xavi, Iniesta, and Messi and really cant be recreated with Raheem Sterling and Kyle Walker. Either way we now witness Pep's quest for pass pass pass perfection and have a new player to watch; a player of his choosing in the mould of La Masia.

    In the diminutive Bernardo I see the shadow of Messi. Granted he's not really been used but even a glimpse of him against Everton showed his combination of speed, balance, and control when on the ball are far in excess of anything else City possess and it may well be the time that Pep turns to his new blood to show everyone exactly what it is he is talking about when he's waving his arms about in exasperation on the touchline.

    1. More Tragic
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      was this written whilst intoxicated?

      1. Captain Roberto
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        only on tea and biscutes

    2. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Good luck with the way Pep mixes it all up...Man City minefield...

      1. Captain Roberto
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        Exactly why I think he'll put Bernardo in.

    3. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      As soon as I think he's starting, he's in.

    4. Raul Madrid - That\'s …
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      But I asked for a cheeseburger.

    5. HNI
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Bernardo Messi...Think I have read it all now

      1. Captain Roberto
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        I'm not saying he's as good as Messi, just making a comparison of movement and dribbling poise which other City players don't have. But I didn't think "a poor man's Messi" was fair.

  28. Swansea Bloke
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Need a little advice as I'm trying to be strong and not wildcard! haha

    45 points GW1, 36 points GW2 so dire straits. My own fault for backing city attack over Utd attack from the off! :/
    Shall I see how this lot do GW3 and roll my FT? Shall I take hits to bring in -form player in? Shall I just bite bullet and WC!? Personally I think it's a good side that just hasn't started scoring yet...Any advice?

    Foster/Myhill
    Valencia/Stephens/PVA (Trent AA/Lowe)
    Salah/KDB/Willian (Miliovejic/Carroll)
    Kane/Jesus/Gabbi

    Cheers 🙂

    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      I'm only ten points better off and giving it another week - but if it goes Pete Tong again I will do a WC I feel...

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Your team looks fine. Just unlucky.

      1. Swansea Bloke
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        Yea and I don't really want to sell Kane KDB or Jesus before those fixtures. Willian at home could be okay too. Just seems wrong to take anyone out now. Knowing my luck I'd change them all and they'd all bag! haha

    3. HNI
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      You need Manutd attack! I know it was Swans and WHam but scoring 8 goals is no easy task in top flight nowadays. Atleast do Jesus-->Lukaku or Salah to Mikhi/Pogba

      1. Swansea Bloke
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        This was my mistake I know! Just unlucky the rest haven't performed. Typical.

        I can do KDB to Pog/Mkhiki but I can't ignore that BOU fixture. If none of them perform I will make changes next week I think...I'm going to brave I think (or stupid. Time will tell)

        1. Captain Roberto
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 18 days ago

          You could remove KDB for Mhiki and replace Jesus with Aguero. As Reckless says, Man Utd attack is the one on fire and it would be prudent to have at least one of them in your team.

        2. Captain Roberto
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 18 days ago

          But as recent discussion has explored, are past events a reasonable basis for expected future points after only two games? Spurs have good fixtures also so maybe incorporate a second Spurs asset?

          1. Swansea Bloke
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 18 days ago

            I'm 100% captaining Kane against Burnley. He's been my captain GW1 and GW2 so can't bring myself not to do it this week! haha

            1. Captain Roberto
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 18 days ago

              "He's been my captain GW1 and GW2 so can't bring myself not to do it this week! haha

              Me neither. One more week! 🙂

              1. Swansea Bloke
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 18 days ago

                Good luck to you sir!

  29. Baked baines
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    As expected Eriksen rised last night and KDB looks likely to drop before next GW.
    Holding firm and keeping the faith with KDB. Hopefully delivers against Bournemouth

    1. Ruud Gullit..Nowhere
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Debating this myself, but if a price drop is imminent this may have made my mind up for me.

    2. HNI
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Keep cash for Sanchez..KDB is good placeholder

  30. crichardson
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 18 days ago

    Need help and fast lads, poor start to the season this year.

    2 FT

    Foster - Elliot
    Francis - Suttner - Stephens - Davies - Mee
    Salah - Eriksen - KDB - Zaha - Atsu
    Kane - Firmino - J Rodriguez

    1. crichardson
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      Is Lukaku now considered a must??

      1. HNI
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 18 days ago

        Must only if you want to finish in top 10k..WIth easy next 6 no manutd attack will cost you lot in ranks...I had do KDB/Salah to Ramsey/Tadic and Firmino-->Lukaku if I were you

    2. KingTommyJ
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 18 days ago

      You need to get Lukaku and Pog/Mkh