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Sunday’s solitary fixture gets underway at 4pm as promoted pair Brighton and Hove Albion and Newcastle United square up at the Amex Stadium.

With many now filling their forward lines with premium frontman, we get the chance to run the rule over a trio of budget midfielders today.

The Seagulls’ Pascal Gross has played a part in all four of his side’s goals so far, serving up two goals and a pair of assists in his last two outings.

He was the second top transfer target for Gameweek 6, with over 381,000 transfers in.

For the Magpies, Matt Ritchie has bagged four assists in his previous three, while Christian Atsu’s goal and assist over his last two starts has also turned heads.

Indeed Ritchie and Atsu, along with team-mates Jamaal Lascelles and Chancel Mbemba have been subject to heavy investment over the last week, with a combined 783,000+ transfers in.

Newcastle number one Rob Elliot is the most owned player for Sunday’s clash, sitting in 23.7% of squads after conceding just once in his previous three. Yet he is the most benched player in the Gameweek, with over 808,000 naming him among their subs.

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  1. Cuchu
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How would you sort out this team?

    Fabianski - Elliot
    Alonso - Kolasinac - Mee - Wimmer - Tuanzebe
    Hazard - Alli - Mane - Ritchie - T.Carroll
    Lukaku - Firmino - Abraham

    Any thoughts much appreciated... Been falling behind in ML last 3 GWs.

    1. puhd
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Downgrade Hazard and upgrade Firminho to Kane, Kun, Morata or even Jesus.

    2. Pranav Santhosh
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Firmino isn't ideal as a 2nd forward how much do you have itb?

  2. FPL Marc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 1 month ago

    2 FTs. Not sure which direction to take when removing Firmino.

    a) Vardy - obvious choice, although I feel he'll be a troll
    b) Jesus - only way for City attack, but rotation?
    c) Chicharito - more money for elsewhere, good fix
    d) Kane - requires a downgrade of Alonso

    Foster, Elliot
    Alonso, Jones, Cedric, Naughton, Mbemba
    Alli, Salah, Antonio, Atsu, Carroll
    Lukaku, Morata, Firmino

    1. Chris_White
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Pranav Santhosh
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go chicha and try and upgrade antonio

    3. Flaming Flamingo
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Replacing Antonio would be my priority, assuming he's confirmed out

      1. FPL Marc
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 1 month ago

        The plan is to use the 2 FTs on Firmino and Antonio

        1. Flaming Flamingo
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Fair enough. If you're set on replacing Firmino I'd go A, though personally I'd hold for now

    4. the snazzy viking
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I like the look of Firmino -> Chicha and Antonio -> D.Silva

  3. JAC THE CAT
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Even with limited minutes and being huge rotatation risks Sterling and Sane are racking up the points.

    Are they good value and worth owning instead of Silva and KDB?

    1. John t penguin
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Deja vu

      1. Arctic monkeys
        9 years, 1 month ago

        this

      2. We Will Klopp you
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ahead of Silva no, but ahead of KDB, you may have just perked my interest... Any potential owners would have to be prepared for potential 1 point cameos though

      3. JAC THE CAT
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Great film πŸ™‚

    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No
      No

    3. fedolefan
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not Sterling, but my own opinion from reading Pep's quotes are that Sane lost HIS spot because of a poor pre-season. Feel he will start most games from now on, though for 8.2m, one should expect the occasional benching. We're never captaining him anyway. Just think he's upped his level significantly. Again, only guessing, but think Sterling drops out, Jesus goes to the right and Sane left in Pep's strongest lineup.

      1. JAC THE CAT
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Good points.

        Would you pick Sane over Silva?

        1. fedolefan
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I'm saving this week but have penciled in Sane/Silva for Mkhi in GW8. With the current level of 'nailedon-ness', Silva is just ahead, but one or two more weeks and I think Sane will ensure there is no decision to be made. Just don't decide yet and swallow the points loss for 1 more week.

    4. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling is. I have already had him for two GWs. πŸ˜‰

  4. hillsnick116
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Cuco Martina seemingly nailed on for the foreseeable future?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It sure but I hope so - great value with fixtures coming up. Will assess over the break. If he plays again this week I think I will buy over the break.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure.

        1. hillsnick116
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 1 month ago

          thinking
          G. Cameron - Martina
          Alli - Atsu
          Joselu - Morata -4

          tempted to keep Joselu for one more against Liverpool and just do the Martina transfer

      2. hillsnick116
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 1 month ago

        looks like him coming into the team coincides with change in formation? They've been playing a bit better since then

  5. Cube
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which one is better for the next 3 gameweeks and why?

    A. Maguire
    B. Ward
    C. Martina
    D. Wimmer

    1. jimmy.floyd
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. Cube
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Do you think leicester will get cleanies?

    2. puhd
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A form and fixtures

      1. Cube
        9 years, 1 month ago

        But do you think leicester can keep it tight at the back?

    3. the snazzy viking
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I have three of them so from my perspective I'd say all of them but C

      1. Cube
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

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

    Have a sip of your drink every time Steve Sidwell says "obviously".

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      How is your season going

    2. Fantasy Gold
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Used your wildcard yet?

    3. Deulofail
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ian Wright is more eloquent...

    4. the snazzy viking
      9 years, 1 month ago

      you can't ever have too much water

  7. Goonermeister
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed- are Pool attackers still considered fixture proof?

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. People selling Firmino after 3 blanks is understandable though. I'm keeping him. I think

    2. BROOKLYN GOONER
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think so. The weaker teams try desperately to keep it tight and can succeed. The stronger teams have a go, and can be exposed.

  8. Deulofail
    9 years, 1 month ago

    3.4 ITB. 2FTs. Any ideas about this lot?

    Fabianski
    Alonso Kolasinac Mendy Bavies Cedric
    Mkhitaryan Carroll
    Kane Jesus Vardy
    Elliot | Chalobah, RLC, Cork

    Looking to do Jesus + Mkhi > Morata + Sanchez with 0.2 to spare (which allows me to wait, and maybe even save the Sanchez transfer till the following week). Do they look like good moves if Sanchez plays well and everyone else is fit?

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Looks very good indeed.

      1. Deulofail
        9 years, 1 month ago

        You know I needed affirmation and you gave it to me. Cheers, Captain.

    2. Midlands Saint73
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Morata yes but maybe Mane over Sanchez.

      1. Deulofail
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'll bear it in mind, cheers

    3. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Mendy is injured so you may need to do something about that

      1. Deulofail
        9 years, 1 month ago

        How injured? Do we know? I've been offline all weekend

        1. panda07
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Think he got a scan done so we'll probably find out tomorrow. He went off after 25mins.
          You could just swap him for Walker/Danilo

          1. panda07
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I like your team by the way, wing backs are key this year

            1. Deulofail
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Thank you! I was thinking of Azpi/Bellerin as possible replacements. Danilo would be a pain to replace again when Mendy's back (unless it's long-term), but Walker is certainly a possibility, thanks

    4. Pranav Santhosh
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Don't like the structure but those moves look very good

    5. Clive The Ram
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Looks like a good side. No argument with goalkeepers, defenders and strikers. Midfielder looks a little wafer thin to me.

      1. Deulofail
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. Does the bench need to be more expensive? I would argue not πŸ™‚

        1. Deulofail
          9 years, 1 month ago

          It's just a choice of filling a slot in the XI with the best available 4.5 mid each week, or with a more expensive (more risky?) player, and downgrading the premium mid to a less expensive (more risky?) option. I'd understand that people prefer balance etc, but I'm quite happy with the set-up at the moment πŸ™‚

    6. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd keep Mkhi for CPL, I guess I would offload Jesus and Mendy (if injured). Morata or Aguero would be my forward picks. Rather Hazard than Sanchez as a mid, but he can wait another gw.

      1. Deulofail
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. It's Morata and Sanchez vs Aguero and Hazard. I guess you would go for the latter, but I'm not convinced about Hazard's value. He has real competition from Pedro and Willian, and could be replaced at 60-70 mins frequently, or rested more frequently than last year. Sanchez has more responsibility to put the ball in the back of the net, and he's more selfish anyway. Just thinking out loud. Thanks for the feedback

    7. fedolefan
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, on the moves.

  9. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I know goalkeepers don't have a lot of options when it comes to gaining extra points but a scenario where they have 6 saves and get 3 bps giving 11 for a CS is a bit much or fair enough?
    By point is thee saves points are almost like bonus points anyway.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Pick the ones who can do this.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 1 month ago

        πŸ™‚ Forster has once this year.

  10. nobwak
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Thinking of taking Mooy out. Chupo-Moting or Ritchie?

    1. Sims
      9 years, 1 month ago

      moting has goals in him

      1. Fantasy Gold
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Does he? Not for my team he doesn't.

        Blankety blank

        1. Sims
          9 years, 1 month ago

          maybe if u got him b4 the manu game u would

          1. Fantasy Gold
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks, that really helps

    2. Pranav Santhosh
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ritchie

    3. Clive The Ram
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Much as I hate to assist a Forest fan.. Knockhaert is going to come good sooner or later.

      1. nobwak
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Mind the gap

  11. Arctic_Orangutans
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Predictions for the arsenal West Brom game?

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      0-1.
      Hegazi header from a corner.

      1. Arctic_Orangutans
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Hegazi owner then.

        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 1 month ago

          and a proud one. From GW1.
          Along with DDG Valencia.

          points

          mmmmm

          1. Arctic_Orangutans
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Very nice

  12. sudargah
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hey all. What is the best 4.0m or under defender? Is Mbemba still a decent pick? Or is Dummett returning soon.

  13. jimmy.floyd
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Mounie to
    A Abraham
    B Niasse
    C Okazaki

    1. waldofeen
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Niasee would be a nice punt. He kind of has to play him now seen as he could have said his job.

    2. Clive The Ram
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B for me. Can't argue with the goals he is knocking in.

  14. waldofeen
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How is this looking?
    KDB assisting the assister is frustrating but think I should stick with him.

    Foster (Elliot)
    Jones Mee Lascelles (Schindler, Mbemba)
    Mooy KDB Choupo Eriksen (Chalobah)
    Aguero Morata Lukaku

    Thoughts and suggestions appreciated.

    1. SuperMane Returns
      9 years, 1 month ago

      KDB to Silva to beat price rise, and use the 1.8m to upgrade Lascelles to Otamendi - how does that sound?

    2. Pranav Santhosh
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Would downgrade KDB amazing footballer one of the best in the prem playing for the title favourites but not suited to fpl scoring imo

      1. SuperMane Returns
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This.
        8.2m for Silva (if you catch him tonight), and is much more integral FPL points wise.

        1. waldofeen
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks guys

  15. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I'd like to keep Firmino but can you see anything else to do here? Vardy in being the obvious move.

    2 FTs

    Foster, Elliot
    Cedric, Jones, Mee, Clark, 4.0
    Mkhi, Salah, Eriksen, Carroll, RLC
    Kane, Lukaku, Firmino

    1. Pranav Santhosh
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If your 4.0 is going to Drop maybe avoid the price drop because ideally you keep firmino

      1. ryacoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 1 month ago

        The 4.0 is Long, to cover Mee (backup CB at Burnley).

        1. Pranav Santhosh
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Well I had same team as you last week with 2 FT minus eriksen Clark instead had naughton and alli and decided long to mbemba to avoid price drop. If you aren't worried about long price drop firmino to vardy is the obvious move firmino about to drop vardy good fixtures I'm personally not going to do it with firmino having Newcastle next and mane coming back

          1. ryacoo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks. Yeah, I agree that Mane back should help Firmino and not overly keen on the move. But I guess Vardy has the form/fixtures to do well next 4 or 5.

            1. Pranav Santhosh
              9 years, 1 month ago

              I think best thing you can do is wait after midweek games if you don't mind possible price drops between long and firmino. Your team is really strong imo so no need to sweat

        2. FPLzebub
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Firminho may rise again. The 0.1m you lose with Long is gone forever.

    2. Flaming Flamingo
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not an advocate of ditching Firmino, but as you say there are no obvious moves. Very strong team. If you think Vardy outscores Firmino going forward and there are no injuries in midweek I'd go for it

      1. ryacoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for the advice guys - will hold off for now and take the Firmino price drop.

        An injury midweek would almost be ideal πŸ˜€

  16. SuperMane Returns
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino is -100.8 on FPL Statistics, surely he's dropping tonight?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's been dropping for about a week but its not happened yet for some reason

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Good chance. 40K sold today.

    3. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He'll probably drop alright and don't call me Shirley

  17. Clive The Ram
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else got Hemed at 4.9m? He was like my dirty little secret but...77pts and Ramsey and Kolasinac still to play!

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Great score and potentially could be even better!

    2. Sims
      9 years, 1 month ago

      yeah got him but looking to sell him

  18. grig
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Foster - Elliott
    Alonso - Bavies - Bertrand - Mee - Long
    Alli - Mhki - Brady- RLC - Carroll
    Kane - Lukaku - Firmino
    2FTs 0.0ITB

    What to do, I am out of ideas? Don't want to not use a transfer but also ideally have two for GW8.

    1. Pranav Santhosh
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe get rid of Bertrand or just bank the transfer

  19. the snazzy viking
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Well my Morata differential for one gameweek was good while it lasted. 17 points on his debut for my team πŸ˜€

    1. the snazzy viking
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I put that in a way as if I was about to sell him didn't I

  20. Too Mane Men
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sane or Silve guys?

    Need to know before the prices.

    Sane looks electric. Silva cracking value across the next few games.

    Always had a thing for Leroy. He deserves a starting 11 place with his level of talent.

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sane by some distance for me

    2. FF Dirtbag
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Silva for the games... Don't think we can consistently guarantee the Sane points in comparison to silva

    3. FPLzebub
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Flip a coin. Silva is more nailed. Sane is more explosive, 0.1m cheaper and has very low ownership. That can go either way. If he does well his price will go up quickly but if not it is more likely to fall.

    4. Spartac Mac
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Has to be Silva.

      Sane may be electric but Silva is playing each game guaranteed and involved in everything.

      IF Sane is consistently starting each game (and playing 80mins+) I would consider him, but 1 pointer cameos are not what you want for 8m.

  21. waldofeen
    9 years, 1 month ago

    KDB>>Sterling
    Mooy>>Coutinho
    Choupo>>Matic

    Thoughts?

    1. FF Dirtbag
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Matic... Surely not. There has to be someone better even in that range.

  22. FF Dirtbag
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Dam I need to get rid of Willian. So best midfielders for 7 mill?

    Foster
    Davies Jones mee
    Eriksen D.silva Willian brady
    Lukaku Kane Firmino

    Elliot; Carroll, Stephens, Hunemeier
    0 mill in the bank and 1FT

    1. Cuchu
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Groß or Ritchie

  23. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    9 years, 1 month ago

    All out for 75. Would have liked something from Elliot and Ritchie with that fixture.

    1. GENERATION X
      9 years, 1 month ago

      72 for 9 and hoping for a last wicket partnership from the arsenal wingbacks

    2. FF Dirtbag
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Same...

    3. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      NEW : bri -13

  24. hillsnick116
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 1 month ago

    thinking
    G. Cameron - Martina
    Alli - Atsu
    Joselu - Morata -4

    tempted to keep Joselu for one more against Liverpool and just do the Martina transfer

  25. The Royal Robin
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Would you change much? I don't know whether to save my FT or not this week.

    Foster
    Cedric Jones Alonso Bavies
    Mkhi Brady Eriksen
    Lukaku Chich Kane
    --------------------------------
    Lossl Carroll Chalobah TFM

  26. We Will Klopp you
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Next 2 fixtures aren't ideal but tempted by Mkhi and Brady to Coutinho and March gw8.

    Will give me a front 7 of:
    Salah Coutinho Silva March
    Kane Aguero Vardy

    Thoughts?
    A) Good moves
    B) Bad moves

    1. We Will Klopp you
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Let me know if I've got my Liverpool blinkers on

  27. Torres76
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one cheapie

    1. Niasse
    2. Hamed

    1. We Will Klopp you
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hemed as he's nailed, but he may or may not get banned for a stamp

  28. Spartac Mac
    9 years, 1 month ago

    2 FT's, is there any need to use them on this defence? I'm playing 4-4-2.

    Thinking City/United defenders are tempting.

    Foster, Elliot
    Maguire, Davies, Cedric, Ward, Dawson

    1. We Will Klopp you
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Any mitb? I'd be tempted by Dawson to Jones, and someone to Otamendi if you can afford it

      1. Spartac Mac
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I've got 0.2m itb.

        Could do Dawson > Jones to not have 2 WBA defenders.

        1. We Will Klopp you
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Sounds like a good move, I'd go for that, see if today's match changes your mind though on who to take out, Dawson scoring for example could lead to a rise or 2 if they keep a cleanie as well

  29. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Last Man Standing Update

    Current safety score = 45
    Top score = 99
    LMS average = 63.58

    1 game + lots of autosubs to go.

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Always next year πŸ™

      1. Deulofail
        9 years, 1 month ago

        You got 74 points...?

        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Got knocked out a couple GWs ago..

    2. Deulofail
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Need Kolasinac to get at least 9 then, probably more :/ ruh rohhhh

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 1 month ago

        9 might be ok with your autosubs(4)

        1. Deulofail
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Just one autosub for me though right? +2 points

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Jesus + Chal

          2. Deulofail
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Oh right Jesus too! Nice! Another solid 4 points πŸ˜€

    3. DJDave1979
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Seems like a seriously high safety score for this time of the season. I'm safe (barring two sendings-off tomorrow), but not by that much.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Still 7 below average. Common players doing well get it closer.

    4. the snazzy viking
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Unless Kolasinac scores 18 own goals I should be fine

  30. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone with wildcards left planning to hold on to it beyond the international break?

    1. lespaul
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yep gw9

    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 1 month ago

      The Chelsea fixtures are tempting to do it after GW7.
      Still undecided as I'm on course to win the whole thing without using any of thw chips.

      1. Sims
        9 years, 1 month ago

        bit early for such a claim

        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 1 month ago

          better than all your comments tbf

      2. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 1 month ago

        πŸ™‚
        Go on use the chips and give the rest of us a chance πŸ™‚

        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 1 month ago

          πŸ˜€