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Our series of members’ Monitor articles on Wildcard targets continues this evening with an analysis of Chelsea’s in-demand Willian.

The third most bought midfielder in Fantasy Premier League’s (FPL) ahead of Gameweek 32, the Brazilian, along with team-mate Eden Hazard, has been in fine recent form ahead of a favourable run-in that also includes an expected pair of Double Gameweeks.

With this in mind, coverage of the Chelsea attack appears a promising strategy over the season’s final weeks, yet with doubts over the forward set-up, many managers are looking to the midfield for a solution.

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  1. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Thinking of dropping Salah.

    Don’t drink and wildcard

    1. arndff_
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Don’t.

  2. Mayo for Sam
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Better Combo and why?

    A Barnes + Gross
    B Murray + Gudmunsson

    1. Mishon
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I don't get the appeal of players like Barnes or Gudmundson, even if cheap. Would probably have a solid single gamer playing in 34 than have this dross.

      1. CloudSky
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Who is the solid single gameweek player for 5 mil that is likely to get at least 4 points? Do tell.

        1. *Reformed-Character*
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Id like to know the answer

      2. Hanked
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        You know of any solid midfielders/attackers for 5.0-6.0?

        1. Mishon
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Albrighton, for example?

          1. CloudSky
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            You joking right? You dont get the appeal of double gw players like Barnes and Gudmo then you pick Albrighton? 😀 who is exactly the kind of player as both above?

            1. Mishon
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Much more attacking, playing for a more offensive minded team. Not even a close comparison.

              1. ZimZalabim
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                albrighton is literally the same as the two u mention as dross. plus hes not a single gameweek player and most people own vardy/Mahrez and a def if not all three.

              2. CloudSky
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                So youd rather go for a guy that has less points per million than Gud and blocks the usual Vardy + Mahrez + defender triple up for 34? Gotcha. 😀

      3. *Reformed-Character*
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Get yourself a membership bud

        1. Mishon
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Don't tell me what I need to do, mate; I am likely ranked higher than you. Let's see how this "sheep" mentality pays off for you during GW34.

          1. Bellerinmondo
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Looking at some stats would help provide some evidence for or against your views I think he is suggesting, good luck with Albrighton

            1. Bellerinmondo
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

  3. Mishon
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Bottomed: Plan on WC next GW. For this week: Aubameyang (have Mkhitaryan) or Lukaku? (Previous reply had 1 vote for each). Thanks.

    1. arndff_
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Lukaku. Spread the risk.

      1. Mishon
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers.

  4. Vlad Tepes
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hey guys, I have been away far to much these past two weeks. What would you do with this team, I have all my chips left and the team looks like this:

    Lössl,(Fab)
    Valencia, Vvd, Masuaku(Zanka, 3.9)
    Salah, Mahrez, Mhiki, Walcott (Pritchard)
    Firmino, King, Aubameyang

    0 FT and 2.9 ITB

    1. Vlad Tepes
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      WC or BB GW 34 is the big question..

      1. Vlad Tepes
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        TC or BB* sorry

    2. arndff_
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Could activate WC at 33, then BB at 34 and TC at 37.

  5. Totally !rre!evant
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    For those currently on WC when are you planning on bringing Kane IN? Been looking into this and it seems logical to plan to get Kane 34 (Should be fit) so you can focus your transfers ahead of 37 on other assets (Man City/Arsenal).

    Thoughts?

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Too early to tell. I have a plan for his transfer in in 34 but the main plan is still 36.

    2. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      As I'm FH34, might have him in for his double. Focussing on 11 players not 15 makes him more affordable.

      Failing that, I'll have 2 FT to bring him in for 36.

      1. Pukki Party
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        still same plan here with the chips, going kaneless against stoke too.

        1. Reuser
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Have seen a few others embracing the strategy too.

          Really looking forward to seeing how it pans out....

          DDG, Dubravka
          Alonso, Mustafi, Dummett, Lowton, Fernandez
          Salah, Sterling, Mahrez, Mhiki, Kenedy
          Aubameyang, Firmino, Deeney

          1. Pukki Party
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Ryan Karnezis
            Alonso Mustafi Lowton VdH Dummet
            Salah Sterling Mahrez Son Kenedy
            Auba Firmino Barnes

          2. Pukki Party
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Ddg, Dubravka, Fernandez, Mhiki, Deeney vs. Ryan, Karnezis, VdH, Son, Barnes. Pretty similar would have Deeney and Ddg with your team value.

            1. Reuser
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Yeah, great minds think alike...

              Good luck!

              1. Pukki Party
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                Thanks, Good luck!

          3. alexmj
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Who you benching this week mate? Looking at similar and it's a strong 15!

            1. Reuser
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              A real benching headache for sure.

              Not sure - but will probably play Deeney over Kenedy.

              Having said that, with Mhiki, Sterling and Firmino rotation risks - it might be academic!

    3. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not for me think Kaku has better 34 fixtures so bringing HK in 36

      1. Totally !rre!evant
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I don't disagree, so why not have both?

  6. Sir Dave
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    On WC A or B?

    A)
    DDG, Ryan
    Christensen, Smalling, Morgan, Tark, Lowton
    Salah, Mahrez, Son, Cook, Willian (Gud)
    Aubameyang (Kane), Vardy, Lukaku

    B)
    DDG, Ryan
    Alonso, Vertonghen, Smalling, Morgan, Lowton
    Salah, Mahrez, Son, Groβ, Willian
    Aubameyang (Lukaku), Vardy, Barnes

    *Transfers in brackets

    1. Totally !rre!evant
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Only the one transfer for option B?

      Look above ^ My question relates to bringing in Kane early and would mean I would line up very similar to option A. Kane IN without losing Lukaku will be a good move me thinks

      What are your thoughts on this?

  7. GaribaldiT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Ignoring the double gameweek as I can bring in Vardy for Firmino then, which is the better bet for the next two gameweeks. I am really loathe to take out Firmino but everyone else seems to favour Vardy. Why? Is he more likely to get points/is Firmino likely to get rested?

    Please let me know what you think.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Most people aren't ignoring the DGW though.

      1. GaribaldiT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        But if I can swap Firmino for Vardy for GW 34 would I be better keeping Firmino for the next two weeks or is Vardy going to score more points?

        1. _Ninja_
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Problem is pool have 2 CL games v city with Everton in between so Firmino will either be rested altogether or come off early.

          1. GaribaldiT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            OK. Thanks. I guess I will reluctantly swap for Vardy. Cheers for your advice guys.

            1. _Ninja_
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              P.s I have Firmino and not sure I'm getting rid or keeping yet!

              1. GaribaldiT
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                Haha. I'm leaving it til the last minute in that case. Cheers.

  8. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is Son a must on WC?

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not anymore with Kane back next week

    2. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      No one is a must.

      1. Fat Frank
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Salah says hello

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I think he's dispensable now, though it would take a brave man.

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Which isn't you?

            1. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Maybe nearer the end of the season. Too much money to lose if I want him back at any point.

              1. Cok3y5murf
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                So he's not dispensable now then?

                1. Epic Fail
                  • 15 Years
                  7 years, 8 months ago

                  If we go on potential points and points alone yeah I think he's possibly dispensable. I think other players will probably outscore him. I haven't worked out the cost of selling him and maybe wanting to buy him back though and what that would do to the rest of my team.

        2. CloudSky
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          No double, probably with his minutes being managed. Wouldnt call it a must. Need to look forward, not back. Ill still have him mind you.

          1. WVA
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            No double?

            Except he has two dgws!

            1. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              But other than that he has no double.

              1. WVA
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 8 months ago

                Haha

            2. CloudSky
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Salah has two dgws? Go figure, didnt know that. 😮

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      No

    4. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not if you have no Free Hit

    5. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers

    6. Chazz69
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Nobody should doubt about Son's points delivery any longer

  9. laoshi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    1) Alonso + Firmino

    2) Vert + Luka?

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      2

    2. Chazz69
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      2

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

    Bring on Saturday!

    De Gea
    Alonso Lowton Baily
    Salah(C) Mikhi Willian Mahrez
    Murray Vardy Auba

    Subs: Ryan, Gudm, Tark, Morgan

  11. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Bottomed 😛

    How’s this for a plan:

    GW32: WC Team:

    DDG Ryan
    Alonso Morgan Lowton Mariappa Dummett
    Hazard Salah Mahrez Son Kenedy
    Aubameyang Vardy Barnes

    GW33: Hold

    GW34: (BB)
    Aubameyang ➡ Lukaku
    Kenedy ➡ Lewis Cook

    DDG Ryan
    Alonso Morgan Lowton Mariappa Dummett
    Hazard Salah Mahrez Son Lewis Cook
    Lukaku Vardy Barnes

    Sound plan?

    1. Totally !rre!evant
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      What's your reasoning for taking Kennedy over Cook for GW32? Surely save a transfer and get Cook in now?

  12. Chrisirwin01
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    A) Son (no other Spurs cover); or;
    B) Mahrez (already have Vardy).

    Unfortunately

    1. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. Chazz69
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A

  13. Henning
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    I have
    Free hit BB and Tc left

    Need help with when i should use them?

    Adrian Pickford

    Davies Fernandez Mee Duffy schindler

    De Bruyne Mahrez Can Shaqiri Salah

    Vardy Firmino Mounie

  14. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    A or B

    A Son
    B D Silva

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A

    4. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers

    5. Chazz69
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A all the way

  15. Only a Hazard of time
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Logged into FPL for the first time since Salah Day, saw Siggy, Shaqiri and Ibe in my team, promptly logged out. FPL equivalent of a dodgy hangover.

    1. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      They seemed like a good idea at the time

  16. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Good to go?

    DDG/Ryan
    Alonso Smalling Morgan Stephens Lawton
    Mahrez Salah Willian Groß Gudmundsson
    Lukaku Vardy Auber

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      100% template.

      1. KLOPPTOMANIA
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Ah interesting, not seen the same team yet

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      99% template

  17. The Scottish Loveknot
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    On WC and preparing for Gw 34.

    Ddg - Ryan
    Monreal - Tark - Smalling - Duffy - Robertson
    Salah - Willian - Mahrez - Sterling - Son
    Vardy - Murray - Firmino

    I'm concerned about not having the players below, who should I prioritise and who for?

    (1) Alonso
    (2) Lukaku
    (3) Aubameyang

    Thanks.

    1. TheGooners
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'm terrified of not having Alonso...downgrade Sterling and fit him in?

    2. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Get Aub downgrade Sterling City will be a rotation nightmare

    3. Chazz69
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      2 for Firmino

  18. TheGooners
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    RMWCT - All Chips Remaining

    DDG - Ryan
    Alonso - Monreal - Morgan - Dunk - Ward
    Willian - Son - Salah - Mahrez - Gudmundsson
    Vardy - Auba - Barnes

    .2 ITB

    GW 33 - Hold FT
    GW 34 - Monreal & Auba OUT Lukaku & 4.5 in
    GW 35 FH

    1. The Scottish Loveknot
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Decent.

      Dunk = own goals, what about Duffy?

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I prefer teams with Lukaku Auba Vardy up top! Wouldn't want triple Leicester

  19. WVA
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Very annoying that Shaqiri is dropping and Lukaku is rising tonight!

  20. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Still cannot bring myself to move on Firmino to Vardy. As I see it.....

    Firmino v Vardy weeks 32-36

    Between weeks 32 and 36 Firmino and Vardy have 5 games each as below. For those of us with no FH for 35 is Firmino not best option and get Vardy for 2 week 37 home games? Anyone agree with this?

    I know Firmino may be pulled off after 70 minutes around CL games but he has goal and assist potential in “fab 3” front line and having best ever season in PL . Mahrez seems enough Leicester cover for me as Vardy ticking over but not really explosive.

    Firmino (cpa-32) (eve-33) (BOU-34) (wba-35) (STO-36)

    Vardy (bha-32) (NEW-33) ( bur and sou-34) (blank-35) (cpa-36)

    1. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Agree I have Bobby and he's locked in till 38

      If you have Mahrez no need for Vardy imo

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        This

    2. ZimZalabim
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      without free hit i would def keep firmino

  21. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Who to get for 5th mid?

    a) Kenedy
    b) Lanzini

    I need a player that won't blank in 35 and has dgw37, that is why Gross isn't an option.

    1. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I've got Kenedy but get Lanzini if you can afford both good 5th mids

    3. Chazz69
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A

  22. Udo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Please rate my team:
    DDG
    Alonso, VVD, Mariappa
    Salah, Mahrez, Mkhi, Sterling
    Firmino, Mounie, Tosun

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      0

      Has players missing.

      1. Udo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry didn't incl. my bench: Pope, Shaq, Zanka, Ake

    2. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Good

  23. thomashl
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Are we having too much of a hangup on Alonso?

    Have him in my WC, but he hasn’t been value in ages... yes, he might get a goal before the season is over. But hard to look past the fact that he’s keeping me from getting Kane in a single move

    1. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He was the one I sacrificed to get a better WC team - look at his recent points - he could punish but more likely not to.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He's not essential but he's a pain when you sell and he scores

    3. Chazz69
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Huge price tag for very little points lately. Watched him playing lately, in PL, terrible, in line with Hazard's form and Chelsea's form.

    4. FFHype
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Haha funnily enough, I think Kane and Alonso are 2 sides of the same coin. Both are the most expensive player in their respective position, both are potentially explosive, both command a hugely loyal following (making them so much more dangerous than, say, Sanchez) and both have underperformed in recent weeks.

      1. thomashl
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers lads. He’s been unlucky not to have a better output - a crossbar away from having an assist against Utd f.ex

        Still torn about this

  24. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Best Kane enabler when the time will come - (probably in gw 34)

    A. Alonso to Christensen
    B. Son to Gross

    Thanks

    1. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B if you don’t have gross already, easy

    2. Chazz69
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Both good options but Gross has bad fixtures to finish

    4. Moxon
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      currently on A

  25. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Foster
    Baines TAA Alonso
    Walcott Shaqiri Eriksen Salah
    Aubamayang Lukaku Deeney

    Elliot VLP Ake Schindler

    0.3m ITB

    1 Who to captain?
    2 who's worth a -8?

    1. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Capt Mo get Walcott out get Arnie or Gross in

  26. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    rudiger, nobody is mentioning him, looks liek a good option to me..thoughts ? thanks

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Never quite nailed mate, but go for him if you must

    2. Chazz69
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Outstanding attacking threat and should be nailed on imo.

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      thanks guys

  27. Pirlø's Pen
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    A. Dubravka Robertson
    B. Fabianski Fernandez

    1. Barnes Bailly
    2. Austin Mustafi

    Thank you!

    1. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B and 2 if Chaz is fit

    2. Chazz69
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A anyway

  28. dimitros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Choose 2 to play this week:

    A) Son
    B) Willian
    C) Gross
    D) Stanislas

    1. Chazz69
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A and C

      1. dimitros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I am actually leaning towards this..

    2. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Would play all 4 there must be other better subs.

      Stan best bench option of the 4 then Gross

  29. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    No British referees at the World Cup.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43110905

    Personally think British refs are decent compared to a lot of the crap that is out there (particular from smaller nations where some of them have no idea how to handle the big occassion).

    1. FFHype
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Well, it was a British referee who once issued 3 yellow cards to a player in a World Cup match... Standard probably improved since then, however.

      Anyway, your link says that VAR will be used at the tournament- much worse news. Could ruin the spectacle.

  30. Dybala10
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Final WC jigsaw puzzle solving.

    A) Alonso, Vardy/Firmino, Aubamayang
    B) Mustafi/Christensen, Lukaku, Aubamayang
    C) Alonso, Vardy, Lukaku

    Nb - I own Mahrez

    1. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B with Mustafi

    2. Chazz69
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B