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Monitor – Roberto Firmino

Summer arrival Mohamed Salah may have dominated the Fantasy scene on Merseyside, but the Egyptian is not the only player to have enjoyed a sterling season under Jurgen Klopp.

Roberto Firmino has been near metronomic in his consistency throughout the campaign, dispelling any notion that a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) re-classification (from midfielder to forward) would negatively impact his value.

Indeed, in his first year as an FPL striker, the Brazilian currently ranks third in overall points – a mere four points behind Fantasy royalty, Sergio Aguero.

Firmino’s Premier League track record is a formidable one, having recorded double-digit goals in every one of his Premier League campaigns to date. This year, however, the Liverpool attacker has elevated his goal threat to another level: a total of 14 strikes is already a career high, and his strike rate sits at an all-time peak.

Even so, we now found Firmino suffering heavy sales with managers now distracted by Double Gameweek striker options. The Brazilian is the most transferred out player ahead of Gameweek 33, with over 61,000 already disposing of his services.

Does Firmino’s form justify that exodus or is there a risk that he could immediately punish his doubters? Our latest Monitor article examines the data to assess the outlook.

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  1. vartshk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    on a slightly less interesting note... gross or Murray for this week? Murray currently first sub

    1. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Murray - but do you think he will still be on spot-kick duties after his miss?

  2. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Better options?

    A. Vardy or Mahrez
    B. Son or Alli

    1. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Alli/Son and Mahrez

    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A is a coin toss but Vardy on pens

      B I think Alli will get more game time than Son

    3. Salah'd n Sauce
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Son + Mahrez

    4. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Vardy and Alli

    5. KenyaDigIt
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Mahrez and Alli

    6. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      M and A

  3. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    What's the better move in 34 if nothing changes? BB34/FH35.

    A. Mustafi and Auba to Lukaku and any defender up to 5.5.
    B. Mustafi and Auba to Tarkowski and Kane.
    C. Gross, Mustafi and Auba to Lingard, Tarkowski and Kane.
    D. Keep Mustafi. Willian and Auba to Kane and Lingard.

    Tarkowski could easily be a Swansea defender for the 37 doubles, not sure.

    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B is no brainer for me

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        No United attack for 34? Or Gross to Lingard for a hit?

    2. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Rest of your team?
      Sounds like you have similar to me

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Mostly template really

        DDG Ryan
        Alonso Mustafi Lowton Morgan Vert
        Son Mahrez Salah Gross Willian
        Vardy Auba Barnes
        1.2itb

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I have the same team with Firmino instead of Vardy and £0.7itb

          I'll probably end up keeping Firmino for DGW34 and doing Auba, Mustafi >>Lukaku, DGW def and then bring Kane in GW36

          1. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            My issue with this move is purely whether a United attacking asset is needed in 37. I suppose it can always be Lingard somewhere along the line.

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Monitor Kane of course , but still A for me , and Cpt Kaku ,at this point

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Any thoughts on Mustafi? I'd lose a transfer otherwise.

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          For me TAA , but Im punting on him getting most and at least the easy fixtures. If he plays those easy games he appeals to me more than any other cheapies

      2. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Seeing your team you could downgrade Mustafi to get money itb for Kane upgrade 36

        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Could call. Tarkowski or Swansea defender I guess.

          1. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            *Good call

    4. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B... would you consider a LEI defender rather than Burnley?
      Would love a bur keeper for the doube34 for save points but a defender cud potentially end on 4pts total. Lei 2 fixtures look good for 34 especially if you can free hit a BUR defender in for 35 anyways?

  4. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    If on WC the masterplan is:

    GW33 Kane + Auba
    GW34 Auba > Lukaku

    Will lose 0.1 on that but wort it, Right?

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      S’wot I’m doing on my WC this week.

    2. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      yeah, looks good if prices don't swing too much further on you. I'd watch lukaku price, will likely rise once or twice before 34

  5. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    So will Firmino punish his doubters?
    Ta.

    1. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I think so. I'm holding.

    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think anyone doubts what he's capable of. They just want dgw players

    3. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      hope so... I've held and plan on keeping up to 37 tbh cause ive no FH

  6. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is double Lei attack, Vardy and Mahrez is too much?

    1. FPL-(VAR)dy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No.Both in good form with personal motives for both.

    2. william prunier
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Sort of

    3. Dacra
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I have both. Only is likely to be sacrificed for Kane at some point before 37.

    4. Pinky Blinders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I think it works for DGW34. Not sure if I will continue to roll with Vardy after that.

    5. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      yeah, if they only score 1/2 a match you're unlikely to haul with both. Different story of considering city and pool.
      Personally i've gone Mahrez and a defender over vardy.

  7. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    WC team. All other chips remaining, so will FH in 35 and TC in 37 (or 36 if the Citeh DGW is then)

    DDG, Hennessey
    Alonso, Robertson, Lowton, Chilwell, Dummett
    Salah, DSilva, Mahrez, Gudmundsson, Milivojevic
    Barnes, Kane, Aubameyang

    £1.2 ITB for Auba to Lukaku in 34.

    Leave as is or do Alonso and Gudmundsson to Christensen and Willian?

    1. Salarrivederci
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Your plan is to BB:
      Hennessey (BRI), Milivojevic (BRI), Dummett (ARS) and Gudmundsson/Lowton (CHE, LEI) ?

      1. Salarrivederci
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        In GW34?

    2. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Hi Nomar, i'd stick with Alonso and Gud, when you playing BB?

  8. FPL-(VAR)dy
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Still No fixtures.I am impatient.

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      It’s a bloody disgrace, I tell ya.....

  9. le flem
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Blimey. Ray Wilkins has died.

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Sad news. Doubly so as a QPR fan.

    2. Stinglikeabee
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Really sad news.

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Oh dear. Where did that come from?

  10. Spike ⚽️
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Reports say Ray Wilkins died in hospital having had a cardiac arrest

  11. MRBOROFC63
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Very sad news, loved his contributions as a pundit
    A very gifted footballer.

  12. davies
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Over the next 2 weeks:

    A) Auba + Firmino + Son + Mustafi

    B) Kane + Lukaku + Kenedy + Morgan

    1. davies
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      (A + 8 points)

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Are you BBing in 34?

      1. davies
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        BB34, FH35, TC37

        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Well A looks excellent this week of course. I don't actually think there's much in it. I think with Kane its a case of if you captain him then a hit is fine, but I'd still narrowly prefer Kaku for purely 34.

          1. davies
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            So basically, it’d be:

            This week:
            Firmino + Son > Kane + Kenedy (-4)

            Next week:
            Mustafi + Auba > Morgan + Lukaku (-4)

            1. Fpl Richie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Okay. Well the moves next week look great. This week you might not match the points of who you lose - but if you think long term it will work out, then sure.

              1. davies
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 1 month ago

                I’m sure about all things except Son > Kenedy tbh

  13. Pilgrim62
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Alli over Salah for 33 and 34 due to CL? Madness?

    1. chaser123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      yep, madness

    2. reddragons178
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'm doing it ....So yes likely madness.

    3. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'm also doing it, will give such a boost if Salah blanks or is rested.

  14. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Can someone explain to me the interest in Burnley players?

    Do we really think they will get much out of their GW34 double up against Leicester and Chelsea?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Cheap enablers who play twice and play GW35 - not sure there are any at their price you would expect to score more in the less games they would have.

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yeh all makes sense for those that don't have a FH to use in GW35.

    2. TwiggsJameson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Possibly, possibly not. But for us without free hit chips, they play GW35 so are very good budget options.

    3. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Why not? Two home games against two teams with average defences. And they're cheap.

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        You think midfield/attack rather than defence then?

    4. Pinky Blinders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      They are a compromise mainly for people like me that don’t have the FH chip left. Barnes getting points last weekend has already put them above my collective expectations through GW35

    5. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Well they are the only team in the league with a double and then play 35

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yeh - makes sense for those without a GW35 FH for sure.

        But for those of us that plan to FH, are they likely to offer us anything in GW34? Perhaps 4 points each?

  15. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is it worth doing Kaku -> Auba for one week?

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, but it's risky you could easily pick up an injury in your squad this GW which those FT's could be used to rectify.

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      You’d need a hit?

      You’ll want him for GW34, no hits to get him out and in again? it’s worth it

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      To Kane I understand, but for Auba no. Not unless you don't have FH and need him then.

      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I can't get both Kane or Lukaku though, unless I take a -8 and I've already WCed

  16. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I don’t think Firmino was really worthy of a monitor article for the season run in to be honest.

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I do.
      Very useful

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      He's better than Vardy but Vardy has an extra fixture. It's definitely debatable.

      1. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Vardy has 2 extra fixtures for me (FH35).

        It would take a lot to persuade me to spend £9.7m on a non-DGW player.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          He saves me a transfer.

          1. Zladan
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            I reckon Vardy (-4) beats Firmino for points from here until the end of the season.

            (GW35 excluded - FH invalidates this GW).

            I would also spend (-4) to bring in a premium striker with a double (Morata/Auba/Kaku/Kane).

            The upside outweighs the -4 downside in my opinion.

            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Going with Vardy, Firmino and Lukaku myself.

              1. Zladan
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 1 month ago

                Vardy Kane Lukaku for me.

                Does Firmino risk of rotation concern you?

        2. Cok3y5murf
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Same here. But quality over quantity. People overhype DGWs here. I'll sell him for Vardy in 34 too, but I'm certainly aware that it could easily fail. Firmino's got 7 double digit hauls this season. Vardy has one.

        3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          For DGW doesn't mean more point. I learn from BGW 31, when we buy fringe player just to play in that week. Like Mili, his 1 game can give 7 to 9 pts.

          1. Zladan
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            I think there’s a huge difference between team fillers (6m or less) to premium options. There is so much more potential to haul. A premium striker in 2 games is better than a premium in 1. Especially when the premium with 1 could be rotated with CL in mind.

          2. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Yes I have Mili too.
            Plus for Firmino, he plays Bournemouth at home. A brilliant fixture.

            1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              And the other reason is my ML rivals have Firmino, will be devastating if he has haul when I dont have him.

  17. davies
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is it possible to use a FT AND FH in the same week?

    For example...

    If I were to buy a player with my FT in 35 and use my FH the same week but not include him, would I still have him in my original team for 36?

    1. Pinky Blinders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No

  18. BigBarn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else going Ryan + Dunk/Duffy double Brighton this week? It was very much part of my WC plan, but now I'm getting cold feet. Could also play Morgan but it's such a lovely fixture it might be priceless.

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I was going to say yes until I read that you also have Morgan (who's also got a good fixture), I'd spread the risk by playing Ryan and Morgan.

      1. BigBarn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        It would certainly be the percentage decision. And I'm not even chasing. But Dunk's clean-sheet odds are higher than Morgan's so, like, logically ...

  19. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Would Gross to Lingard be worth a hit before 34 if he remains a good option?

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      It could be for Willian or Son and be free I should say.

  20. Salarrivederci
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Who are you guys Bench Boosting in GW34? Ryan, Lowton, Groß and Barnes? Or do you even BB players without DGW fixtures?

    1. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Those exact players tbh. When you look at it like that it's pretty tragic isn't it lol.

      1. Salarrivederci
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        It makes sense when you WC in GW32/33, but for me (who is going to WC in GW36) I think I can make more value of the Bench Boost tbf.

        Brighton has (crystal palace / SPURS)
        Burnley has (LEICESTER / CHELSEA)

        In GW37 you can have 3 Swansea players most likely still playing for relegation (SOUTHAMPTON / bournemouth)

        Fabianski, Fernandez, Lingard and Ayew looks about right for the BB in GW37.

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          but TC options look better that GW as well, and you can't play both chips in the same GW.

          1. Salarrivederci
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            I know 😉 But Sanchez (TC) in GW34 + a stronger bench boost in GW37 looks good to me.

            1. bitm2007
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              best of luck, I hope it works out for you.

    2. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      DDG, Salah, VVD and Barnes 😉

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Have you honestly got 10 outfield players who you think will score more than Salah in GW34 ?

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

          No. But I'm not going to captain or vice captain Salah that week am I? 😉

          1. bitm2007
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            No, but I think you should have the four players that you generally think will score the least points on the bench that GW for a fair reflection of how many points BB has added to your score.

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

              True. Good point.

    3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      DGW doesn't mean more pts imo. I keep sgw player like Mili and maybe Firmino.

    4. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Ryan, Mee, Gundmondsson and either Chiwell or Stephens for me, given that they all have DGW's one CS or goal should be enough to get 20 points, which is a more than acceptable BB score.

      1. Salarrivederci
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I guess you're right, but I hope Fabianski, Fernandez, Ayew (SOUTHAMPTON/bournemouth) + Lingard (brighton/west ham) can get me 30 points in GW37

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          how many times has your bench scored 15 or more point this season ? Zero times for me so I think 30 is being optimistic even in a DGW.

          1. Salarrivederci
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            20 and 17 (twice to answer your question) 🙂 A lot of 10-12 also though.
            I get your point, but I've had injured Speroni on my bench forever, and I will WC in GW36 with the BB the week after in mind. I don't think 30 is unrealistic. Swansea needs to keep 1 CS against either SOUTHAMPTON or bournemouth.

            1. bitm2007
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              I think you will need at least 3 CS's/goals (maybe 4) from your bench to get that high. Keepers and defenders can easily end up with 1 point or less just though goals conceded.

              1. bitm2007
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 1 month ago

                with 3 Swans you could easily end up with single figures.

                1. Salarrivederci
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 1 month ago

                  Still fancy those Swans matchups in GW37 > Brighton/Burnley in GW34

                  1. bitm2007
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 1 month ago

                    I hope it works out for you, good luck.

  21. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Assuming most will have De Gea and Lukaku in their DG34 teams, who is the best third Man Utd player:

    A) Smalling (cheapest defender in one of the best defences in the league - thanks to De Gea)
    B) Lingard (great value midfielder but perhaps at risk of rotation)
    C) Sanchez (expensive but explosive differential)
    D) Other
    E) None

    1. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'm seriously looking into getting Sanchez now. I can do it but will have to lose Salah.

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B for sure at the moment, but I might go Sanchez in 37 with any good reason/form.

  22. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Keep Kenedy against Arsenal in GW34 for BB, or shift him on for a -4 with Son and Auba to Kane and Gross?

    1. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Kane and Gross imo

  23. H3LP
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    GTG?

    DDG, Ryan

    Christensen, Monreal, Chilwell, Vertongen, Robertson

    Mahrez, Mkhi, Son, Salah, Gudmonsson

    Vardy, Auba, Barnes

    0.2 ITB

    GW34 (BB) Mkhi, Auba, Son > Eriksen, Lukaku, Lingard (-8)
    GW35 (FH)
    GW37 (TC)

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Kaneless? Wow.

    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I would just do mkhi to lingard and upgrade lukaku with the money there. son->eriksen for a hit is madness

      1. H3LP
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Fiiiiiiine

        DDG, Ryan

        Christensen, Monreal, Chilwell, Vertongen, Robertson

        Mahrez, Mkhi, Son, Salah, Gudmonsson

        Vardy, Auba, Barnes

        0.2 ITB

        **GW34 (BB) Mkhi, Auba > Kane, Lingard (-4)**
        GW35 (FH)
        GW37 (TC)

        1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          its just what I would do. I though about moving son to alli/eriksen for free but even that seems overthinking it to me now. but I think as a plan its sound

  24. Jekori
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Schmeichel - DDG
    Robertson Lowton Chilwell - Dummett/Schindler
    Son Sterling Salah Willian - Kenedy
    Kane Auba Firmino 0.0 ITB

    Next week Sterling/Son > Lingard to afford
    Firmino > Lukaku?

  25. Dannyb
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    For gw34
    Salah, Valencia, Auba to Vardy Sanchez and Christensen?

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  26. GuillermoDickero
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Thought I'd share this to see what people thought

    On the scoutcast last night, they discussed the ideal frontline for GW34. Seemed that there was agreement on Lukaku, Kane and Barnes.

    My current frontline is Lukaku, Firmino and Vardy. I will monitor Firmino's minutes tonight as his minutes on the weekend could be limited depending on the result. I obviously would like to keep Vardy going forward, but hoping I can cover it off by owning Mahrez. Plus there's no obvious person to downgrade in a Salah, Mahrez, Son, Willian, King frontline.

    So would you do for this week.....

    Firmino + Vardy ------> Kane + Barnes

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I would do what I wanted to do and not be railroaded into what everyone else is doing. your decision process will depend on what chips you have left, how you wish to play them, what your personal goal is for the season (ML vs. OR) and what your gut tells you.

      I think your kaku/firm/vardy combo is great if you haven't got a FH, as firmino will be useful gw35/36
      but kane is the better option for gw34 if you can get him in without disrupting the squad too much - losing vardy and firmino for kane may as easily backfire

      1. GuillermoDickero
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah I’ve got my FH intact so getting firmino back in for 35 isn’t an issue.

        My other option is to roll the transfer, assess the Chelsea options this week and potentially look to ship Willian and Alonso to make way for Kane and keep Vardy.

        Kane (if fully fit) against stoke though is very tempting!

    2. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I would keep Vardy and downgrade Son to get Firm to Kane

  27. @fpl_phenom
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Ryan (DDG)
    Alonso Morgan Lowton (Bailly,Tark)
    Salah Mahrez(V) Son Willian Gross
    Lukaku Aubamayang(C) (Barnes)

    352 formation, GTG?

    2FT’s for GW34 ....

    1. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      You not even a tiny bit tempted to play Barnes instead of Lukaku?

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yes tempted but City do concede even as dominant as they are.... fancy him on the break....

        1. TLF
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I just can't see Mourinho allowing Lukaku past the half way line lol, it may be foolish of me but I'm pretty sure I'm playing Barnes over Lukaku, Mourinho won't try and win it regardless of it being a derby, all he will want to do is avoid an embarrassing defeat and do what he does best and bring his bus. I'm looking to play Ryan, Morgan and Barnes over DDG, Valencia and Lukaku this week.

          1. @fpl_phenom
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Burnley don’t score many away from home though am I correct?

            What if it’s a city B team?....

            1. TLF
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah that's the only caveat, from the sounds of Peps comments it could well be a B team in which case Mourinho may change tact and Lukaku would be a lot more appealing. That said Burnley have scored 6 goals in their last 4 away games which bodes well for Barnes who is in form.

              1. @fpl_phenom
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 1 month ago

                Ok cheers, a lot to consider, tonight’s result may change our thinking...

                Best of luck

    2. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good. Tempted to play Barnes over Lukaku?

    3. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      yep for me, I'm thinking of benching DDG as well for this one

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        My rival won’t have DDG so it’s kinda a risk free one... he has liv keeper

  28. @fpl_phenom
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Andy was right about Sanchez

    1. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      What about him? I fell asleep before that point lol.

    2. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      One game doesn't mean he's back to his best.

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Arsenal fan?

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

          Relevance? We got the better deal anyway 😉

          1. @fpl_phenom
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Ha ha, whatever ya reckon mate... I’d love to have Sanchez for DGW34 but it’s too much at this stage, could’ve done it on WC.

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

              Think next season he will be a popular option once again

              1. @fpl_phenom
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 1 month ago

                Ye maybe if it’s change to system that gets the best from him... 2 up top and him through the middle behind I think

  29. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Last 119 of LMS.. nervy times

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      0.84% chance - good luck 🙂

  30. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is Kenedy to a sub 5 midfielder with a double gameweek worth a -4 for gw34?