Opinion

The Digest – Gameweek 4

The curtain comes down on Gameweek 4 with the Digest round-up, capturing the player, the team and the topic of discussion to stand out from the previous ten fixtures.

We focus our attentions on Spurs all-conquering wing-back and the much-improved Magpies, before assessing the continued armband dominance of two-big hitters up front.

The Player

After four rounds of fixtures, Spurs’ Ben Davies leads the pack at the top of the Fantasy Premier League standings.

The Welshman’s 14-point return away to Everton – his second such haul in the opening four Gameweeks – helped him clamber to the summit on 32 points, one point clear of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.

Davies has wasted no time in reminding us of the explosive potential offered by raiding wing-backs in the Premier League.

Unleashed down the left, he’s produced more crosses and successful crosses than any player in the top-flight.

Indeed, Davies has even emerged as Spurs chief creator – a total of 13 key passes is more than any team-mate and bettered only by Man United’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil, with 15 apiece.

Over 196,000 FPL managers have already acquired the Wales international since the weekend – making him the number one transfer target ahead of Gameweek 5.

A glance at the upcoming schedule suggests that Davies’ momentum will continue to build – the north London outfit offer home clashes with Swansea and Bournemouth and trips to West Ham and Huddersfield in the next four rounds of fixtures.

With new arrival Serge Aurier set to challenge Kieran Trippier for the role on the right of Spurs’ defence, Davies is easily the most secure and potentially profitable route into a rearguard that conceded the fewest goals of any side last season.

The general assumption was that Davies started the campaign as second to Danny Rose for the role on the left. But the Welshman’s recent displays indicate that the wantaway Rose may well have to settle for a back-up role – if he ever finds a way out of the treatment room.

The Team

In retrospect, it seems that Jonjo Shelvey’s moment of Gameweek 1 madness clouded many a Fantasy manager’s assessment of Newcastle United.

Let’s not forget that, before the midfielder received his marching orders for kicking out at Dele Alli, Rafa Benitez’s men were all square at 0-0 with Spurs early in the second-half at St James’ Park.

Twelve minutes later, the Magpies were 2-0 down and unable to contain Spurs’ one-man advantage.

Yet since then, Newcastle have conceded just one goal in three fixtures, racking up back-to-back shut-outs against West Ham and Swansea City.

Just three sides have conceded fewer goals than the Tyneside team’s total of three against, while they also rank fourth most resilient when it comes to shots allowed inside the box after four rounds of fixtures.

At 4.0, stopper Rob Elliot could barely be more enticing as a fire and forget option between the posts. He’s earned one save point in three of his first four outings and even picked up a single bonus point against the Swans – despite only making three saves.

Essentially, Elliot is benefitting from his defensive team-mates’ inability to complete 30 passes per appearance and therefore boost their bonus point system prospects; we saw similar with Burnley’s Tom Heaton last year.

Further up the field, Matt Ritchie’s back-to-back assists could also bring the Scotland international into contention for our five-man midfields as Benitez’s side prepare for a strong run of home matches.

Between now and Gameweek 16, five of their upcoming six at St James’ – STO CPL BOU WAT LEI – look good for Fantasy returns.

While set-pieces and spot-kicks strengthen Ritchie’s appeal, Christian Atsu is another to monitor. Yes, he dropped to the bench last Sunday for the first time this season, but there’s a felling his omission was simply down to long-haul flights after international duties.

At 5.0 to Ritchie’s 5.9, Atsu is one of the few viable attacking options in the midfield budget bracket.

Yet that pair may well be surpassed by the value on offer from new arrival Joselu up front. Handed a debut off the bench in Gameweek 2, he’s since registered nine shots on target – joint-top among all players with big-hitters Harry Kane, Romelu Lukaku and Mohamed Salah.

Having found the net on his home debut already, the 0.4%-owned Spaniard now has the opportunity to take advantage of that favourable schedule and emerge as our budget frontman of choice.

The Talking Point

Four Gameweeks into the season, Lukaku and Kane continue to dominate the captaincy plans of FPL managers.

In each of those rounds of fixtures, the Belgian was the top armband choice, with Kane claiming runners-up spot – last week, the United man was captained by 37% and 11% opted for Kane.

Such is the confidence in this pair, no other player gained more than 4% captaincy backing for Gameweek 4.

Lukaku may sit fourth in the forward standings and Kane thirteenth, yet for FPL managers, they remain the undisputed top choices when it comes to selecting the captaincy.

Arguably, such is their stranglehold, going without both means you run the risk of a slide down the rankings should they deliver.

If you break the bank for both, you have the opportunity to cover at least 50% of their captain haul and remain in touch.

With those two dominating, it leaves the selection of our third forward all the more crucial.

Looking at the top of the FPL standings, Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino is the second most popular candidate, yet he’s produced half the number of shots in the box than midfield team-mate Salah.

The goals have dried up from Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez, while Jamie Vardy will struggle to extend a 50% goal conversion rate that’s seen him score with all three of his shots on target.

Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford and Danny Welbeck have excelled as mid-price options, but their pitch-time continues to remain in question. And neither player’s cause is helped by reverse out of position roles.

Typically, it’s only really the heavyweights Alvaro Morata and Gabriel Jesus that perhaps warrant attention. But slotting one of that pair alongside Kane and Lukaku is surely a stretch too far for most.

That consigns them to the role of compelling, but perhaps risky, alternatives to the big two, and leaves us still pondering the route for our third striker.

If Firmino can flourish in the coming Gameweeks, he will surely put the debate to bed. However, should he falter – as he has been known to do in the past – then his 30.9% ownership will begin eyeing the latest mid-price or budget alternative to offer a hint of form.

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  1. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    No chance is Davies first choice ahead of Rose when he's fit.

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

      Is this a question or a statement?

      1. Wrong Captain Again
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        It's an accurate statement

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Trippier became first choice when Walker was fit, didn't he?

      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        walker was the one player they were willing to sell. rose isn't.

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          How do you know? Rose already said that he was unhappy. Maybe they just kept him for backup because they couldn't find a replacement in time.

          And Davies is doing very well. Why fix something that's not broken?

          1. Pooodle
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Trippier was still rotated with Walker last year even towards the end of the season.

            I think Rose will likely come back in long-term, Spurs really rely on his pace.

    3. TheTwelfthMan
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Agreed, Rose was the best LB in the league when he was fit. The question is if he'll ever be fit.

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

      Bullshiett

    5. Drum8888
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      You never know, Mauricio might be wearing Rose tinted glasses

    6. johnnys balloons
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      No way that any coach will put in form davies on bench ahead of "coming from injurie" marcelo. And yet you consider rose as nailed in spurs team ahead of davies...

      1. bojack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        My eyes are bleeding.

    7. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      If both are fit Rose is first choice end of

    8. The Non Flying Dutchman
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      They will rotate....its just a matter of how they rotate.

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

      why not?

      Rose was supposed to be fit last Christmas. he hasn't trained or played for nearly a year, if memory serves. and Ben Davies is playing out of his skin.

      you think Rose just walks back into the team?

      he's not even training yet. if he starts tomorrow, he'll need more than a month before he's even ready to challenge Davies.

      i'd say there's a fair chance Rose will never be Spurs #1 left back again . . . Man United's, maybe.

    10. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      You couldnt be more wrong

  2. PepSala
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Question: In CL fantasy, can i make subs in between game days? and how many?

    1. johnnys balloons
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. 3subs

    2. johnnys balloons
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Even C you can change

    3. Aram95
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yes to the first q, dont know about how many

    4. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      You can replace up to 4 under performing players(including keeper) with players from your bench(who have not played yet).

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

    What are you guys doing with Pogba?

    1. HD7
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Miki or Silva but havent decided

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

      Mkhi

    3. Hot Fuzz
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I am benching him

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

    What to do with this team?

    De Gea - Elliott
    Yoshida - Dawson - Trippier - Mee - Long
    Salah - Eriksen - Pogba - Atsu - Carroll
    Kane - Lukaku - Rodriguez

    Thanks!

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

      Pogba -> Mkhi

    2. Drum8888
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Pogba to Mkhi?

  5. Kizza_10
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Which team is better ?

    Which starting 11 is better ?

    A.
    De Gea
    Davies Hegazi Cedric
    Alli Salah Eriksen Silva Mhiki
    Lukaku Hernandez

    B.
    Courtios
    P.Jones Davies Mee
    Alli Salah Mhiki Eriksen
    Wood Morata Jesus

    1. Big Sum
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      B but why put that much money on a goalie when you can go Elliot/4.0 or 4.5 (if you prefer rotation) and upgrade elsewhere.

    3. Assisting the assister
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B is a solid option. Look what happens to a mid when you drop Luk and Kane.

      Could work out

  6. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Okay just some context before I ask my question.

    I decided Alonso over Davies as part of a hit last gameweek and it hurts.

    This week I have Mane who had already dropped and the replacement I know I want is Eriksen who has already risen.

    I can take another hit (-4) this week whereby I get rid of Bertrand/Monreal for B.Davies who has also risen. This will mean I have 3 Spurs including Alli also which can cover the Kane output.

    Effectively is it worth doing Monreal/Bertrand to Davies and Eriksen -4 ?even though I've lost 0.3m already by waiting.

    Will gladly appreciate comments!

    1. johnnys balloons
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Mane to Eriksen YES
      Davies is great pick but for hit I dont know... If you think that he will outscore those two in next few gw's than take it. Arsenal have good run of games after chelsea game but daveis is much more atacking threat

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

    Who is the best Yoshida replacement?

    1. Big Sum
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso, Kolasinac, Mendy

    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Cresswell

    3. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Jones if you have that 0.1 ITB

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      With Budget in mind, Maguire or Jones. I like Harry

  8. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    On Wc:

    Elliot
    BDavies Jones Cedric Kola
    Eriksen Silva* Ramsey
    Firmino Kane(C) Kaku

    Subs: Foster, T Caroll, Chalobah

    Only thing is who replaces Pogba - Silva, Miki etc...

    1. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Miki

  9. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Any news on Salah?

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      he was sick yesterday but he is back in training today.

      1. FantasyNik123
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Source?

    2. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Was supposed to be an illness. Haven't found out much more.

  10. The Head-Ake
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Shameless RP :

    DDG - Elliot
    Ake - Kolasinac - Davies - Clark
    Alli - Salah - Mooy - Carroll
    Kane(c) - Lukaku (0.0 ITB, -4)
    (Hunemeier - Pogs - Elliot - Quaner)

    So obviously I was a little hasty with the transfers due to the price rises. Pogba is "the" slap on the face. Can I go ahead with this team for this week or should I take a -8 for anyone?

    1. RealSocialDads
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Nothing worth another -4 there

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

      Unlucky but I wouldn't take -8.

      1. The Head-Ake
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers guys. I think I'll wait a week to understand the circumstance better.

  11. Louis Van Gaalstones
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    How does this iteration of a WC team look:

    Lossl,
    Davies, Wimmer, Alonso, Mings
    Mkhitaryan, Eriksen, Salah
    Lukaku, Kane, Joselu

    Elliot, Carroll, Mbemba, Doucoure

    0.2 itb

    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Looks rather decent. Although I'd try to get DDG as Man Utd. defense cover.

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

        Jones much better option for that imo

        1. The Head-Ake
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Jones may not be nailed. DDG is playing 100%sure and is less prone to injury. Best long-term choice.

      2. Louis Van Gaalstones
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        The main reason I've gone with a weaker defense is to switch Davies/Salah to Kiko Fernandez and Hazard if he starts firing, as I wanna get on board early if he does.

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

      Not sure I'd want to bring Joselu on a WC. Stats good, I just don't feel it haha. Would prefer Firmino/Vardy and 5.0 - 6 midfielder. That keeps your roster more flexible to tranfer too.

      1. Louis Van Gaalstones
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Ya know annoyingly when I've watched Abraham he's looked great, but Swansea are a toothless beast so I don't want to go off the eye test alone haha

    3. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good apart from Mings

      1. Louis Van Gaalstones
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Does Mings not play?

  12. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Do we think Yoshi is no longer an option? I own both he and Stephens. Worried it will be Stephens dropped and Yoshi playing this weekend!

    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I have them as well.

      Not sure atm. Thus sticking for now. Shall be clearer at the weekend.

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

        I need to get rid of one of them for a 4.5, in order to buy Kane. Just don't know which one

    2. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Only full backs seem in any way nailed, just hoping with the CB's.

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Didnt Yoshi just sign a long term deal and was captain in pre season? I think he is the more senior and should return

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

        VVD coming back though, is Yoshi good enough to get a place? I dont know much about this Hoedt chap

        1. Collie01
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Have a feeling Yoshi will start this coming GW. Impossible to say with any conviction though. I'm keeping him for this week and might switch after next GW.

        2. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Very hard to say isn't it! I think Yoshi starts this week but perhaps not long term

  13. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Is Jonny Evans nailed? I have 0.1 ITB. Going to do Pogba to Mkhi. This will leave me -0.1. I will then do Cedric > Evans. Is he nailed?

    1. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      He's captain isn't he? He is nailed.

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I actually never knew that, lol. Thanks 🙂

      2. johnnys balloons
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        52 points and 7 players to play
        Ronaldo, falkao, moutinho(jorge), mendy, isco, ganso, o tores

        1. johnnys balloons
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Fail ... wrong post 🙂

  14. Bun Rab
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Kiko Femenía was taken to hospital as a precaution after suffering a head injury at Southampton on Saturday. The Spaniard was fully assessed and has been progressing well at the Hornets’ UCL training ground this week.

    https://www.watfordfc.com/teams/first-team/injury-update-zarate-steps-recovery

    Yay? Will he play?

    1. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Hard to say who plays when him and Janmaat are both fit. Leave.

      1. Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I have him already (and his 11pt week on the bench). Have to hope he plays on the wing!

  15. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    UCL managers, who've you got playing tonight?

    Ronaldo (c), Promes, Son, Brahimi, Ganso, Felipe, Jorge for me.

    On 33 points after deductions.

    Tempted by a cheeky punt on Promes (c).

    1. TheTwelfthMan
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      60 with Jesus, Ronaldo, Mendy, Marlos and Jorge to go.

    2. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Isco Ronaldo(c) Jorge Promes Jesus and maybe Zagadou

    3. Ramboros
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Ronaldo (C), Jesus, Hamsik, Son, Carvajal, and one or two out of Jorge, Zagadou and Ganso.

    4. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      52 after deductions. Will swap captain from Lewa to Ron after lineups are out.

      Promes, Oliver Torres and Ghoulam to play.

    5. johnnys balloons
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      52 points and 7 players to play
      Ronaldo, falkao, moutinho(jorge), mendy, isco, ganso, o tores

  16. Dybala10
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Pogba replacement comes down to Antonio or Silva now for me.

    Saw Antonio's highlights from Monday and he looked a beast.

    Plus Carroll back in the team to cross to.

    If Silva is benched tonight then I might opt for him.

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

      Do you already have Mkhi, or just not interested?

      Also, if Silva is benched tonight, wouldn't that make him more likely to start at the weekend?

      1. Dybala10
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Can't afford him by 0.1!

        Exactly my point on Silva. If he is benched then he will play and makes him more appealing. I just know he is a due a rest.

    2. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I really have no idea who to replace him with. Just seems like filler until his return.

      1. Dybala10
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I know and I have no money to upgrade so whatever happens is a backwards step. Not risking a Choupo-Moting punt either.

    3. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I've got Antonio, fixtures are good enough for him to do well. Not sure 7.5 is value though.

      1. Dybala10
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Nope I don't like the price but no Lanzini or Zaha makes him a good option at that range.

        Antonio's done well for me the past two years so perhaps third time lucky.

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

      I'd give Antonio a go -- he was sizzling in their last game.

      he is fully fit again. Looks to me like points will come.

      1. Dybala10
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah it might be worth a punt. They do have a lot of attacking options but surely he is the most vital one.

  17. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Best defender for 5.6 or less? Already have Dawson, Trippier, Mee, De Gea and Elliot

    1. SweepaKeepa
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Maguire and change.

    2. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Stones?

    3. Stokelona
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      That's an easy one, Davies.

      1. Stokelona
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        5.7 now, sorry. Michael Keane could do well with Everton 's fixtures improving.

      2. the snazzy viking
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Would be easy if he had 5.7 or less instead of 5.6 or less

    4. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Cedric.

  18. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    I hate to say this, but an injury to Harry Kane tonight would solve my team's problems. Keep my current Morata - Firmino - Lukaku forward line & may do Pogba > Alli.

    If Kane gets through unscathed though I'm going to have to sell Morata for him or risk being 30 points worse off when Kane gets 15 points as everyone's captain v Swansea.

    Might just play Chalobah rather than take a hit for Pogba if this is the case.

  19. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    If TAA starts tonight should he come in for Mkhi or take the 3 points and run

  20. R Whites
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    On a WC and debating the following;

    A. Lukaku - Kane - Wood (0.4 ITB)
    B. Morata - Kane - Vardy (0.9 ITB)

    Or any other thoughts?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I like B

    2. R Whites
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      ITBs are the other way round! 0.4 for B and 0.9 for A

    3. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I'd go A with cash.

    4. FantasyNik123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B because the fixtures coming up are better for the strikers.

  21. Pooodle
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else thinking that next week looks a great time to wildcard, particularly with Everton and Arsenal's fixtures changing so dramatically?

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

      I'm tempted to WC NOW. But I guess I could wait a week and do Pogba -> Mkhi (I have funds)

      1. Pooodle
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Problem is that I think a few of the players you would want on a WC have bad fixtures this week (e.g. Everton defence)

    2. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      If you haven't wildcarded, save till the next international break. Ive already used it but if I hadn't, I would be saving it for then.

      1. Pooodle
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        There's not such dramatic fixture changes then though, and I'm not convinced that you ever make much money by trying to catch double risers over the 2 week period. Will see how I look for next week.

    3. England23
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      The best time to wildcard is when you see fit, if that's next week then go for it! Don't be sheep, be you dude

  22. the snazzy viking
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    For the Fantasy UCL game:

    Sub in Marlos and Ganso for Dybala and Salvio?

    1. TheTwelfthMan
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      What's there to lose?

  23. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Probably not big difference but would you play:

    A) 4-3-3 (jones, cedric, bavies and dunk (vs bou) as 4th def)
    or
    B) 3-4-3 (eriksen, alli, mkhi and carrol (vs tot) as 4th mid)

    Attackers are Lukaku, Firmino, Morata

    1. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      A for me.

    2. Big Sum
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      So it;s Carroll or Dunk?

  24. Deeney-is-a-god
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Have 5.3m to replace Yoshida, thinking about getting Maguire. Any other suggestions?

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Simpson might be better value as he's only 4.5

    2. Pooodle
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Jones

  25. Veezeeboy
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Hey, new around here.
    Having a very poor start , at 1.5 mil OR. 196 points.
    Any help much appreciated!

    Forster-Elliot
    Bertrand-Jones-Hegazi-Suttner-Long
    Pogba-Tadic-Alli-Salah-Carroll
    Jay Rodri-Morata-Lukaku.

    1FT left, 2.1 in the bank.
    Need to take out Pogba and tadic , has no Kane or Davies and Jay Rodri/Hegazi are concerns as well.
    Should I wildcard ? Have held off so far , with the plan of taking a hit which is
    Pogba and Tadic out for Eriksen and Chupo/Gross.

    1. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      That's not a very poor start. Add 40 points and you'd be inside the top 100k. 40 points can be made up in 2 good weeks. The OR at this stage is still pretty insignificant, the gaps between the ranks are quite small and they are what matter.

      Your proposed transfers look OK on the face of it. It might help to have an idea when you plan to wildcard and to factor that into your moves?

      1. Veezeeboy
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers. Was planning on wildcarding during the international break and hence I have held off so far .
        Would you say sacrificing Morata or Lukaku in a hit for Kane this week sound good ? Even though I need to get rid of Pogba and Hegazi first ...or risk losing 25-30 points or more if I don't get Kane.

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

      You have Alli, Eriksen is not a must and wouldn't use your FT for him. Pogba, Hegazi, Tadic, JRod biggest issues I see there. In that order. You have Pool, Spurs, Chelsea, United.

      Obviously you need to move Pogba. I'd want Davies as well so Hegazi -> Davies, Pogba -> Mkhi would be my moves.

      1. Veezeeboy
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Sounds good, I just feel Eriksen would outscore Mkhi surely over the next 3-4 weeks before I wildcard.
        Would you suggest opting for Kane, Bavies, Alli instead ?
        Eriksen has that perfect mix of explosiveness and consistency this season , hence I felt it was essential to have him if I didn't have Kane .
        Hegazi is supposed to play this week right ?

    3. Hot Fuzz
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      i dont think Tadic its an issue at all, he was in a very busy schedule for serbia and the coach is an advocate for resting players for this occasions. in my believe tadic will be back starting for SOT at least until the next IB

      1. Veezeeboy
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Whoa thanks !
        You seem pretty sure about this so I ll take your word .
        Need to get rid of a few others anyway so that's one less burden off . Cheers.

  26. kalmoffit
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Moonie has fallen out of favour as if he's expected to get two goals every week, but for his price he looks well worth hanging on to.

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

      I agree still a good pick

  27. buttigieg93
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Who to start?Cheers

    A)Elliot vs STO
    B)Foster vs WHU

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I'm playing Elliot

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

      I'm starting Elliot because I have Chica. Hoping he starts and starts putting them in.

    3. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Not happy with either but B.

  28. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Is Coutinho worth looking at?

    If I downgrade Laca to Vardy, I can afford a midfielderder up to 8.9m. I'm interested in Mahrez, but I don't think he's quite worth the risk. I already have Mkhi, though I'm not planning to keep him long term. Siggy hasn't convinced yet, and we're about out of options. Is Coutinho he a safe or risky option?

  29. Totti
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    who to get instead of ince?

    A) mooy
    B) choupo-moting

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

      A for me. Not sure I'd use a move on that though.

      1. Totti
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        because of the price drop for ince
        most [probably tonight

  30. _figu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Elliot | Foster* (free up funds)
    Alonso | Davies | Bertrand | Yoshida* | 4.0
    Eriksen | Pogba*** | Phillips* | Atsu* | Carroll
    Kane | Lukaku | Chicarito**

    1 FT, 0.4 ITB
    Number of * means how big of a concern imo

    a) Pogba -> Mkhi
    b) WC
    c) something else for a hit

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Totti
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      wait so the 4.0 is no concern