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The best set piece takers and targets for FPL Gameweek 3

Fantasy Premier League managers are encouraged to factor the Gameweek 3 set piece match-ups in their transfer plans in the next few days.

In the second of a new series of Members articles we assess once again where set play situations can be exploited.

Where this differs from the Set Pieces tab is that we have added extra detail on how many of each set piece has been taken so far, which players have had the most attempts from set-plays in terms of goal efforts, as well as how like teams are to receive or give away free kicks or penalties.

That way, by comparing each team’s overall set piece data to find any mismatches, individuals expected to benefit from these situations will become clearer.

We ran similar articles during the World Cup and found them to helpful to Fantasy managers, hence why we have decided to bring them to FPL.

Obviously we only have two rounds of data so far so it may difficult to find too many over-arching trends right now, but we’ll be building on this template every week for Members to use when making their transfers or deciding on team selection.

Any differences between the takers here and on the set-pieces tab are purely because that individual is not available in Gameweek 3.

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

    Free transfer Bilva out Mkhi in ? Thoughts please

    1. Long ball Larry
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldn't, id like both in though

    2. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Iv got the same thoughts but bilva will prob play and could be back up front midfield hes a good player myki could be rotated tough descision

  2. amplifiedAnt
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Ederson (Hamer)
    Robertson, PVA, Luiz (Wan-Bissaka, Ream)
    Salah, Mané, Mkhitaryan, Richarlison (Cairney)
    Aguero, Arnautovic, Ings

    Did my 2FT early to avoid price drops. GTG?

    The Wan-Bissaka red card is frustrating as I have the issue of Ream already being injured. But it seems a bit mental to take a -4 on getting him out when my starting 3 defenders ought to be nailed?

    1. Skalla
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah keep WB , he is only out for one game and at worst will drop back to 4.0 and should be straight back into that team after playing well vs Liverpool!

  3. Tiamani Warrior
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Sorry I have a terribly short memory - if I do a minus 8 now then decide to WC before Saturday is the minus 8 wiped?

    1. MTPockets
        5 years, 7 months ago

        yes

        1. Tiamani Warrior
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          cheers

      • clodhopper
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Yes

      • Efan Ekoku Pops
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        In case you've forgotten the previous replies, yes.

        1. Dr. Agabuse
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          have an upvote

    2. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      What chance of ramsey starting going forward? Really into arsenal player now and thinking to double up mikhi and ramsey instead of auba if he still not firing

      1. Skalla
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I was set on Ramsey from GW 3 onwards before he was benched last week , so went Mhiki instead but he should play most games in their easy run now just not nailed anymore.

    3. Edpremium
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Kane out, Auba in, for gw3&4?

      1. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Spamming will get you banned.

    4. youzef
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      A)
      Eriksen - > Mane
      King - > Ings
      Or
      B)
      Eriksen - > B. Silva
      Tarkowski - > Alonso
      Using 2 FT??

      1. El Matador
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        B

      2. Edpremium
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        B

      3. Dave Dreamer
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        C. Erikson > Mkh
        Tarkowski > Alonso

    5. Leeds-Utd
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Do u guys think that Aubameyang is good Capt choice this week..or Shud I stuck with 1 of Salah/Agureo?

      1. The Darkest Knight
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Auba is good player to have for GW3

        but
        Not a good captain choice... Salah aguero is better..

    6. BON
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Transfers already done for GW3

      1. Firmino (about to drop 0.1) > Aguero (about to rise 0.2) [FT]

      2. Davies (about to drop 0.1) > Alonso (about to rise 0.2) [-4]

      Good tranfers so far? 0.6 swing in my favour. Now also considering...

      3. Eriksen (about to drop 0.1) > anyone 9.5 and under [-4]

      Eriksen is no longer on set pieces, playing deeper, and against United at Old Trafford.

      Seems logical, right?

      1. The Darkest Knight
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        already took -4? for 1 and 2?

    7. The Darkest Knight
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      1 more match for Aubameyang in my team.

      If he fails than downgrade him to Zaha/Arnautovic/Ings and upgrade defence...

      Sounds good?

      1. *sigh*
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        You’ve had Auba for first two difficult matches and now you’re thinking of getting rid just as his fixtures turn to a sea of green?

        1. The Darkest Knight
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          true... but my other team contains
          3X4.0 defender
          1X4.4 mid
          1X5.0 mid

      2. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Not really. Starting GW3, Aresenal have a run of 8 consecutive games against teams with a FDR of only 2/3.

    8. kUwe Inc.
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Guys, would appreciate some feedback on my current team;
      Hart/Hamer
      Robbo, Mendy, Schlupp, Holebas, WB,
      Salah, Mane, Bilva, Richarlison, Masuaku,
      Aguero, Arnie, Wilson
      1.5 itb

      Tempted to bring in Alonso, but missed out on price rise;
      A) Bilva > Mikhi
      B) Holebas > Stanko, to gain 0.5
      C) Hold

      1. The Darkest Knight
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        C

        1. kUwe Inc.
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Leaning to this right now

      2. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I'd only do A due to price rise and arsenal fixtures. But it's still a bit of a gamble as bsilva still has nice fixtures and could easily get returns against wolves.

        1. kUwe Inc.
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah...my dilemma now. Do you think Mikhi will have price rise? I’m leaning to monitor this gw before transfer him in next gw.

          1. DesLennis1976
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Rising tonight mate, very likely

          2. Skalla
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            He should rise this week but you would still have an extra 0.4 to work with, so no need to rush it!

    9. Peps Pups
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      If you dont have Salah, who would you captain out of these options :-

      A) Aubameyang (WHU)
      B) Aguero (wol)
      C) Mane (BHA)
      D) Hazard (new)

      1. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        A or D

      2. amit1964
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        c,b

      3. ajones1608
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        B, would say Hazard if he starts however think his first start will be next week against Bmouth

        1. Peps Pups
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah almost considering taking out hazard for Pedro for this GW and then make the switch for the Bou game. WC active at the moment

      4. Peps Pups
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Haha that helps...

      5. kUwe Inc.
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        B, no brainer. You can see what he capable of last week.

        1. Peps Pups
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks Kuwe, had him last week but captained Salah instead. Still feeling that mistake

        2. El Lobito 10
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Or go Pedro and Hazard.

      6. *sigh*
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        A

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          B. Form and fixture. Don't get why no one is going for him.

        2. Peps Pups
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          interesting, he not on the best form, but he bound to eventually put away all the chances he getting.

          1. El Lobito 10
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Just scored a hat trick, got 5 goals in 3 games, and he isn't on form? Get your coat mate.

            1. Peps Pups
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Sorry my mistake, meant that for Aubameyang.

              1. El Lobito 10
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                Ah ok, sorry mate. Best of luck.

            2. *sigh*
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              I believe he is talking about Auba

      7. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        B.

      8. Peps Pups
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Seems like Aguero will most likely wear the armband, thanks guys.

    10. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Ings to outscore Arnie, Zaha, Mitro and the other 5.5-7m group? I'd even guess he will outscore Morata. Morata's historic goal record is actually pretty poor for an apparently elite striker.

      1. *sigh*
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Doubt it.Especially gw6.

      2. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Fancy mitro to score

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Ings has pedigree though, which is lowering risk for me.

    11. The Darkest Knight
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      is Kante actually a good 5.0 mid this season??
      seems like he is going forward under sarri.

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Think so. Prefer Hughes myself.

    12. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      WC team. Rate if you fancy.

      Foster (Hennessey)
      Alonso TAA Mendy (Pereira. Awb)
      Salah Mane Pedro Richa Mkhi
      Kun Ings (Kamara)

      Thinking Salah》Haz next week to captain the latter, subject to respective performance this weekend.

      1. The Darkest Knight
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        1. TAA nailed??? if yes then I would also get him by downgrading robertson.
        2. I don't like pedro... he will be rotated once Hazard is back.
        3. You should keep provision for heavy hitter forward... when Kane or Auba or Lukaku will start firing??? (May be downgrading pedro?)

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          1, risk but their best RB by a mile, v important to how Liv play.
          2. Their best player up to now
          3. Perhaps. Can see premium mids equalling or bettering Auba or Kane. Kane too pricey.

          Thanks mate. Anyone else please?

          1. The Darkest Knight
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            2. Hazard won't effect pedro's gametime??? it will be between willian vs. pedro for 1 spot

        2. kUwe Inc.
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          This!
          1. Monitor TAA gametime first before ship him in.
          2. Chelsea mid a bit risky, apart of Hazard.

      2. kUwe Inc.
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I would say Salah is long term barring any injuries.

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Had TAA since the start. Game time is a risk. Got Pereira and AWB off the bench though. I think Sarri prefers Pedro and could even see him drop Morata to accommodate Willian if he stops playing like his twin brother. Thanks for your input lads, food for thought.

    13. Ynwalfc
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Etheridge
      Robbo,Alonso,Mendy
      Mane(C),Salah,Fraser,Miki
      Kun,Wilson
      Subs-Hamer,cook,Ings,WB

      Any help would be really apreciated, thanks guys

      1. kUwe Inc.
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Who’s your another mid?
        Playing 343?
        You may reconsider your second striker.

      2. Ynwalfc
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Richarlison!! Forgot the to put him in DRRRR

        1. kUwe Inc.
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Then i think you have quite a balance team. Only that striker line a bit worrying..kun-wilson as lead.

    14. Ynwalfc
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Etheridge and Robertson or Ederson and TAA??? Keep switching between the two

      1. kUwe Inc.
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        TAA nailed??

      2. The Darkest Knight
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        ederson and TAA

    15. Gentle_Turks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Bernardo Silva to Mkhi worth a -4?

      Have Mendy and Kun, but NO arsenal.

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Not for me

    16. Xopher
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      GTG?

      Allison (Boruc)
      Mendy, Alonso, PVA, TT Arnold (Wan-Bissaka)
      Mane, Mkhi, DSilva, Richarlison (Frazer)
      Aguero, Zaha (Ings)

      Any suggestions?

      I realise Boruc won't start

      1. The Darkest Knight
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        thinking about doing robertson >>> TAA.... seems nailed?

        1. Xopher
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I had Robertson initially but changed mind after seeing TAA on Monday - I thought he got forward so much - and whipped in a lot of balls. for the £1m saving I am thinking he's the better bet.

          1. The Darkest Knight
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            done... Robertson > TAA... FTW

            apart from that...
            D.Silva always rotation risk

            1. Xopher
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah i am worried about D Silva - but although not huge points in GW2 - he was superb.
              By the way I have 2.5m in the bank if that changes anything with suggestions?

              1. El Lobito 10
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                D Silva is City's best player for me. I think he will nail down a spot. Central to all things City did. Bilva is very good, but he's no Dilva!

                1. Xopher
                  • 6 Years
                  5 years, 7 months ago

                  That's what I was thinking. The guys is a genius.

    17. Xopher
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Willian or Frazer +£1.5m - if you had the choice?

      1. Xopher
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Sorry Frazer +£2m

      2. Jafoole_88
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        pedro +0.9m

        1. Xopher
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Pedro more likely to start than Willian?

    18. golfboy
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Hi chaps. Thinking about swapping Davies to Mendy or Alonso

      Which one?
      Now for -4 or next week for free?

      Or give Davies a bit more of chance?

    19. Gamer18
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Going into Week 3 of Last Man Standing who should I pick? Comment below
      Already picked:
      Liverpool
      Man City

    20. mattwroe180
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Please STOP me from playing my Wildcard tonight...

      Opinions please...

      Plan A (keep what I've got) -
      Ederson, Fabianski
      Mee, Robertson, Luiz, Wan-Bissaka, Peltier
      Salah, B Silva, Milivojevic, Richarlison, Stephens
      Firmino, Zaha, Agüero

      Plan B (play the Wildcard) -
      Ederson, Hamer
      Robertson, Mendy, Alonso, Wan-Bissaka, Peltier
      Salah, Mane, Mkhitaryan, Richarlison, Stephens
      Zaha, Agüero, Kamara

      Very tempted by the Wildcard and want to avoid price rises, concerned it's too early and should save it for double Gameweeks.

      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I wouldn't play a wild card until international break after GW4

      2. whitewaydavid@gmail.com
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Play it!

    21. whitewaydavid@gmail.com
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Play it!

    22. whitewaydavid@gmail.com
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Post WC team
      De Gea
      Mendy Alonso Robertson
      B Silva Jorginiho Richarlason Salah
      KUN Ings Firmino
      Bench: Neves Bennett (Wolves) Wan Bisaka
      Thoughts please

      1. Goat
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I’d rather mane over firmino. Wouldn’t pay 6 million for De Gea either

    23. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I have 2 FT’s, no urgent transfers needed. How does Bilva -> Mkhitaryan and King -> Wilson look?

      I also could just do the first one and roll another transfer over

      1. whitewaydavid@gmail.com
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Very Sensible

    24. Hermanos FC
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Hart
      Robertson Mendy Shaw
      Salah Mane Bilva Jota
      Aguero Zaha King

      Patricio Peltier WB Cairney
      This is my current squad
      I have 2 FTs
      I am thinking Bilva To Mkhi
      And Jota to Richarlison or Pedro?
      Or should I replace Shaw with Pereira or someone?

    25. Hermanos FC
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      GTG????
      Hart
      Robertson Mendy Shaw
      Salah Mane Mkhi Richarlison
      Aguero Zaha King

      Patricio Peltier WB Cairney

      Also captain?

      Salah Aguero Mane???

    26. Back to Back Ballacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Are prive roses at half ,2 UK time?