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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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4,447 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Raging i missed that Alonso rise.

    Missed out on

    Foster Hamer
    Mendy Robertson Alonso Wan B Peltier
    Salah Mane Richarlison Mkhitaryan Stephens
    Aguero Mitrovic Arnautivic

    Could take a hit and get Stephens out for Hudsoin odoi though

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah the 4.4 cheat is on but 2pts from a starter matters

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      or Mitro --> Wilson and bank 0.4 for later

      1. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah possible, but .3 with Wilson!

        Good option though for sure. I do like Mitro more I have to say.

        the 4.4 is for a sub 3. Wan B and Peltier should do a job, Idon't mind 1/2 working subs

        Usually keeps you going to the WC, and can help get the value

      2. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Mitro is 2nd behind Aguero for total attempts why not Arnie?

        1. Clintymints
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I'd like Zaha for Arnie next week

          If there's no other transfers this week, I might do it too.

          2ft.... well one left now.

          Depends on the prices later on in the week. I might take a hit if the prices dictate it

  2. wslnpt
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Sort of lost on the last page;
    Kenedy to

    A) Neves
    B) Hughes
    C) 4.5?

    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      B looks attacking.

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Kante or bank the money
      also if Cardiff are going to score any goals it will be through Ralls but fixtures are terrible

    3. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Brooks?

  3. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Any folks know how nailed Westwood is?

    seems like the standout 4.5 option, just wondering if he is keeping the place warm for someone else as he only made 19 appearances last season.

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Nailed, EL is a worry but he's paired with Cork in the middle

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        How is he nailed? Wasn't Defour ahead of him last season?

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Oh yeah Defour had bad injury right? Westwood is average as. I know as a Villa fan

    2. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      If you're looking at the non-standard 4.5 picks - Billing is pretty nailed and even hit the post vs City.

      Westwood I dont know how nailed, but he does look to be a good choice at 4.5 if he is.

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Billing is a defensive midfielder though?

        1. The Finnisher
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          He still gets forward a bit and with Mooy's set piece delivery is a threat at set pieces. Had a serious injury last season that hampered his minutes but think hes as good an option as Westwood

          1. Dr. Rog
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            good shout, lets hope he lives up to his Billing!

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      If he's standout just shows how bad 4.5 options are

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        indeed!

  4. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Asking about benches before. Just leave mine here to be slated , but got .5m to improve it.

    Fabs Tomkins Shaw Stephens

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      already 1.5m extra thats a stonger bench than most already

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Just don't like Stephens in my team

    2. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      That's a great bench.

      Stekelenburg, Wan, Peltier, Stephens

      Here's my magic one.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        But how important is It?

        1. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          right now not that important, come the fixture crunch in December its more so
          there is some benefit to having a stronger squad as you can rotate them around fixtures.

          personally i wouldnt have any more than 0.5m in total over base prices sitting on the bench

        2. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Personally don't think it's very important if you have mostly nailed players.

          I'll be looking at someone like Kante though now that we know he's gonna play more box to box.

          Wan Bissaka is a gift from the FPL gods as a bench boy.

          Would never have a 5.5+ player on my bench though.

    3. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I usually always max out my team and only have 1-2 working subs

  5. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Anything worth a hit?

    Foster
    Robertson Azpilicueta Mendy
    Richarlison B.Silva Mkhitaryan Mane
    King Firmino Aguero

    Patricio Hughes Tomkins Wan-Bissaka

    1.3m ITB

    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Nothing worth a hit. G2G!

    2. kesh
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Nice team nothing worth a hit, just look at switching out King next gameweek if he doesn't perform and there's nothing else glaring at that time

    3. Licious Lizard
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      No, but Firm and possibly King need to go soon

  6. Kloppcorn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    What do people think of Iwobi as an option only costs 5.5, just signed a new contract so surely he got reassurance from Emery that he would be an important player and started last game

    1. kesh
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Avoid - strong competition from Mkhi, Ozil, Auba

    2. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Has this habit of being rubbish in some games, and brilliant in others. Needs better consistency to be considered an option. I dont think he starts once Laca plays, as Auba will occupy that LW berth.

    3. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      it seems like emery by playing Guendozi and Iwobi is giving everyone a chance
      but you have to think it wont be long before the more established players muscle their way in, ramsey & laca are not starting as well.

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Nah, not a FPL option, Gooners cheap/mid options tricky anyway w/o him 😆

    5. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I think Iwobi drops out for Laca vs West Ham, unless Mkhi moves centrally or Emery runs 2 up top

    6. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Started with last season. Silly mistake

      1. Kloppcorn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        It’s gonna be interesting to track if he can put together a strong run of games he’s a steal

    7. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      He'll spend most time on the bench or in the Europa league.

    8. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      probably end up a starter for west ham (next season)

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

    Any thoughts on this lot:

    Begovic - Ryan
    Mendy - Alonso - Robertson - Bennett - WB
    Salah - BSilva - Richarlison - Mili - Cairney
    Aguero - Tosun - King

    Cheers!

    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Cairney's lack of penetration into the box worries me. Is this a WC? Nothing much worth a hit, but. . . .

      1. kesh
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Not a WC just my current team. Cairneys had a few key passes and some shots on goal which is encouraging but also not sure if he's worth 0.5m more than Stephens or anyone else. Any suggestions on future transfers? I've got 1.3 ITB but no free transfers at the moment

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Lose a bit with Milly The Pen but can sort that, not bad

      1. kesh
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Any suggestions with Mili? I think he'll come good with Palace having good potential and being on pens and numerous set pieces but I'm open to suggestions

    3. Licious Lizard
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      FTs? ITB?

      1. kesh
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry 0 FTs and 1.3 ITB

        1. Licious Lizard
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Cool.
          Nothing warrants a hit I guess, but I would look to ship Milli, King, Tosun in coming weeks

          1. kesh
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Good points - who would you bring in for them and what priority to ship them out?

            1. Licious Lizard
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              Milli —> Mkhi/Pedro/Maddison or Fraser is you can spend the extra cash wisely.
              Tosun can stay bit, but King -> Zaha

              1. kesh
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 8 months ago

                That's very helpful thanks!

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Where's Mane?

      1. kesh
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Would love to have him how do you suggest I get him in?

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          This is where that perfect back 3 and Milly falls down. You must lose 1 and get Milly down, Bernardo up.

    5. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Firmino to Lacazette in GW4 ?

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry should have been a new post im not sure on Cairney and Mili in your team

        1. kesh
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Any replacement suggestions? Also curious why everyone is against Mili this season - I had from the start and being on all the set pieces he's on I figure he's good value - unless I'm missing something?

      2. kesh
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Wait to see if He's starting!

  8. King Huth
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    any prediction on how pep will line up against wolves?

    does he really have a game plan against different team... or just read the news and go with a different lineup cause his team is just that much better!

    hahahaha on a serious note... aside from aguero... how will they line up against wolves? 3-5-2 or 4-2-3-1

    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      It’s so fluid at this point that formation goes out the door against the small teams.

    2. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      He said his selection for Huddersfield was based on them playing 5 defenders.

      I think it's impossible to guess though.

      1. King Huth
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        yeaaa it seem as if they didnt' crack them down last year so he want to prove a point with his creativity... anything aside... is sterling nailed for next game?? or the 60m mahrez??

        will sane get a game when mendy is fit???

        so many Q

        1. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah. Think the main thing is- if you have any Man City player (except Ederson) you have to understand that he can be benched or not play every game.

          I've got triple City but will be upgrading bench asap.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling & Mahrez can be back, nightmare

  9. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    How do you like this WC?

    Hart
    Alonso Mendy TAA
    Salah Mane Rich Mkhi Pedro
    Aguero Zaha

    Hamer; Kamara, Tomkins, WB

    Which combo and why?

    1) TAA + Zaha
    2) Robo + Wilson/Ings

    1. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Robbo and Ings for me

      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers. TAA, love his positioning but hate his crossing ability. Robo seems BPS-magnet and has a wonderful cross.

        Zaha I really like all the touches he gets, but he isn’t getting behind the defense, more taking them on and creating for others. Ings a bit of an unknown product, but you gotta love the way he looked. Wilson, he’ll continue chipping in but I can see him off the boil before too long.

        1. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          yeah Wilson wont play Cardiff and west ham every week!
          thats a band wagon that will crash and burn

        2. We Will Klopp you
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          TAA has great delivery, it's why he's on some our set pieces. His crossing has been off last couple of games granted but usually his delivery is on point.

          1. That Was Easy!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            That’s how I always remembered him, I suppose I’m being nearsighted in that opinion. I am a Pool fan by the way, think he’s destined for a good year. I’m glad to see that his only rotation will only come when absolutely needed, the more
            Minutes the better.

            1. We Will Klopp you
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              Ah. I think so too, I really think success is on the near horizon for us and he'll have a substantial role in any of that success. Same, he has massive potential, both him and Gomez, glad they have a manager who trusts in them and is allowing them to fulfill their potential.

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Trent & 1mln for me. Watched the palace game couldn't see much difference between the 2.
      Trent takes some corners and free kicks as well.

  10. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    My favourite podcast. Absolute Bonkers 😀

    https://soundcloud.com/user-792896361/fpl-toilet-episode-4-a-noble-dd7ad38f3569f

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      As an Arnie holder, 😆 Great stuff!

  11. KAR
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    0 FT, 0.3 ITB

    pickford
    mendy, pva, robertson
    richarlison, mane, pedro, mkhi
    aguero, auba, zaha

    hamer, tomkins, shaw, cairney

    thoughts?

  12. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Firmino to Aubameyang in GW4 ?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Let's get 3 over 1st eh

    2. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      If Nobby blanks, will consider, but also pendinh on whether Emery finally discerns that Laca needs to start.

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        *Bobby

        1. Clintymints
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Nobby *

  13. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Hughes or Kante? Stephens looks wrong in my team

    1. kesh
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Kante. Been getting into some good goal scoring positions lately!

      1. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Shame he can’t finish but chances gona come

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Hughes

  14. Netley Lucas
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    All these pods sound like sober 25 year old white blokes... is there room for a drunken mid-50's northern white bloke?

    1. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely room for something a bit more like https://youtu.be/CvL-4Pm3Zmw 😉

    2. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Do it Netley

    3. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Ill be a special guest

  15. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Tempted to WC to consolidate a strong start to the season. Current team:

    Pickford Stek
    Mendy Robbo Luiz WB Bednarek
    Salah Mane Bilva Rich Fraser
    Aguero Zaha Ings

    Would likely bring in Ederson Mkhi Pedro

    Stick or twist?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Seems utterly pointless. Who would you drop from midfield?

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Bilva and Fraser.

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Your chopping and changing for the sake of it

          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Yep, will wait for more data. Thanks

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Do you have any fts your team doesn't need wc

    3. Licious Lizard
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Stick

    4. kesh
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Would be a massive waste of a WC if you used it. Stick

    5. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks all.. made me see sense

  16. kesh
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Two points:

    1. As an Arsenal fan I think Mkhi is over-rated as a fantasy option. I know this sounds strange to say but I thought he played poorly outside of his goal and assist at the weekend. I also think he faces strong competition for his place from Auba, Ozil and Iwobi.

    2. Is Mili being overlooked so far this season? I think Crystal Palace will do very well and Mili is set to benefit greatly with all the set pieces he's on. Should be good value at 6.5M

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I hope Bilva trolls all his sellers to Mkhi. Would be glorious

      1. kesh
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Agree!

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Well surely you have seen the matches, Ozil doesn't deserve a shirt and Mkhitaryan is better than iwobi, if Mkhitaryan doesn't play, where is your creativity coming from?

      1. kesh
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Sure Ozil didn't play well against Chelsea but can't see a 40+M player being benched for the season can you? I think the front four will settle at:

        Ramsey
        Ozil Laca Auba

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I can see Ozil being on the bench yes if he doesn't show commitment and desire to play well for the club and be sold in January , he wasn't Emery' s player was he.

          1. kesh
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            I think it's quite drastic to suggest Ozil will be benched until January and sold at that point after one bad game. I think Ozil has too much talent for that to happen and that Emery will push Ozil to perform

            1. Dynamic Duos
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              I do think Ozil is a good player , liked I said if he does show he does want to play and gives his all, he is one of the best players you have.

          2. gergin
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Sold? Ahahaha, he is on 300 000/week wages. More than all starting Cardif squad. Who will match this?

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Mili not overlooked. Palace got a ridiculous amount of penalties last season. He was 4.5 then iirc. Totally overpriced

      1. kesh
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        4.5 was an absolute steal - but I think he's still decent value at 6.4M

    4. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      1) Mkhi at 7 is an absolute steal. Had a huge contract given to him, will get chances, play most of Arsenal mins and has already got some points on the board. If he didn't blaze that shot over v Chelsea, everyone would be rushing him in. With a bench, he's great value.

      2) He won't score a penalty every week like he did last season. 6.5 is far too much when Zaha is 7.0. He should be 5.5 to be considered.

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        This

      2. kesh
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        I still think Mkhi has some rotation risk - though I hope I'm proved wrong .

        Fair point about Mili's price especially relative to Zaha

      3. Zilla
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        "If he didn't blaze that shot over v Chelsea, everyone would be rushing him in. With a bench, he's great value."

        This is too cliche but yes football is all about those fine margins. If Kepa did better on his goal and Mkhi blazed the second shot you wouldn't be saying that. If Bilva scored that shot in the last few minutes people on here wouldn't even think about transferring him.

        Thing is, he will get dropped if he continued to play like this. Mkhi is capable of having a good game then sleeps for 5. He is so frustrating to watch sometimes when he can't even make a simple pass. Iwobi, surprisingly, had a good game too. It won't be a surprise if he is benched in the next few GWs. Emery is still trying to find his team.

        1. kesh
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          THIS

    5. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Problem with fans is they tend to be subjective as they see it all and have bias. We are clinical, we see points, not the real game but I do like to hear it all.

    6. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Does Emery think he'll get the best from Ozil? To me Ozil looks like he's retired already. He's wasting his talent.

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Why was this checked before posting?

    7. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I agree with Mkhit and I don’t really like owning him. But just looking at the fixtures, I’ll Chance him! Not mad on owning n Silva

      1. kesh
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        B Silva?

        1. Clintymints
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Yep

          Not that mad on him the more time goes on. Ideally I’d like David Silva, but also want Alonso, which means Mkhit in is the ticket!

    8. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      6.4 now 🙂

      1. kesh
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        He's an absolute steal now lol

    9. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Ozil needs to get the finger out.

    10. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      1. Rubbish. Mkhi has played 90 minutes in both matches so far and all you've done is listed the players he STARTED ALONGSIDE as his competition 😆

      2. No, he's not being overlooked. Overpriced because he got a very high amount of penalties last season. Poor value.

      1. kesh
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        1. So you are saying that because he played 90 minutes over 2 games he is absolutely nailed on for Arsenal? This despite playing poorly in the first game and poorly for large portions of the second game. In addition to the quality , price tag and regularity of starts in previous seasons of his competition.

        2. Fair point

        1. Nabs Kebabs
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          No, he is not absolutely nailed on for Arsenal long term. But you're not picking him for the season, are you? Short term he he has great fixtures and while not amazing form, he's been far better than Ozil/Auba so far. Fantastic option at 7.0m.

  17. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    A bit worried about my bench (no defensive cover). Close my eyes and press on without a hit?

    Foster
    Shaw Mendy VVD
    Salah (c) Bilva Mane Richarlison
    Aguero Zaha Ings

    Fabianski; Peltier Neves AWB

    0 FT and 1.0m ITB

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I had -1 and -2 on my bench last week from defenders. I got the -1 because of Peltier

      1. Francescoli
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        My concern is Shaw. Jonty, on the Scoutcast, mentioned he might lose his place as early as this gameweek. Not sure whether to take a hit (upgrade Shaw to 6.0 or Peltier to a 5.0 or 4.5 def) or just cross my fingers Shaw and Mendy play.

        1. Clintymints
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          One more week with shaw imo

          Both should play and Peltier might too.

          Hopefully united go into lockdown at the back

          1. Francescoli
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers Al

  18. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    1FT. 0.5ITB. Best advice?

    A. Save
    B. Shaw >> 5.5m (Monreal perhaps?)
    C. Patricio >> 5.0m (Dubravka / Cech / Schmeichel?)
    D. Other?

    Hamed
    Robertson • Mendy • Shaw
    Salah • Mkhitaryan • Mané • Richarlison
    Aguero • Arnautovic • King
    (Patricio • Tomkins • Kenedy* • AWB*)

    1. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      King to Zaha?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        King is 6.4 now sadly

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Until he scores a brace this weekend

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah, this came into my decision too. Could score well this weekend

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Hold FT for me

  19. Ross From Friends
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    My first RMT this season...give me your thoughts homies!

    Pickford Hamer
    Mendy Robbo PVA AWB
    Rich Mhki Mane Salah Stephens
    Kun Zaha King

    Now my question is. Do i take a -8 hit and sub AWB for Alonso and King for Wilson/Ings?

    Currently sitting @ 177 points, rank 60k

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      If you still have King, I hold maybe.

  20. Thinkering like a Boss
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Ville Ronka wildcard? Why? His team not so bad

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Did Mark also?

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah. I understand Mark team. He has Expensive sub but why Ville Ronka? Alonso?

    2. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Alonso

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Is he really essential?

    3. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Patricio only gk and looks a fairly poor pick. Plays City this week.
      He has Peltier who didn't play, Bednarek non playing def and AWB is out for this week in defence.
      Jota who has to go.
      Eriksen looks poor value at 9.5m with tough fixtures, seems to be playing quite deep aswell.
      King has been poor and doesn't look half as good as Wilson at the moment.

      Not a bad time to do it all.

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        But he has 2 FT to sort out his prob. Maybe because he transfer so early King, Eriksen, Jota that leave him no 3rd playing def. Bad move for him.

        1. Nabs Kebabs
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Oh yeah you're right he actually had used 3 not 2. I think the AWB suspension pushed him over the edge. He probably decided he needs to sort out defence and gk situation.

          1. Thinkering like a Boss
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah 4.0 def starting XI in pre season make him values 3x4.0m def. I find having 3 is a gamble only 2 max reasonable in FPL.

            You're right suspended AWB forced him to wildcard early. Bad move from Ville Ronka transfer out early.

    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Link?

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/entry/829593/history

        He had made 2 transfers before the Liverpool game. Now 0 transfers so he's obviously WC'ed.

        1. Thinkering like a Boss
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah. Shocking to me he wildcard. Maybe he make wrong move about 3 transfer.

        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Interesting, cheers.
          3rd defender was an issue along with the 4 cheap attackers.

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            3 cheap + Eriksen

            1. Dynamic Duos
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              How does your team line up now mate?

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 8 months ago

                Cleared some deadwood.

                1. Dynamic Duos
                  • 10 Years
                  5 years, 8 months ago

                  Let's see it

                  1. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 14 Years
                    5 years, 8 months ago

                    Don't post it anymore. More fun that way.

                    1. Dynamic Duos
                      • 10 Years
                      5 years, 8 months ago

                      Foster
                      Mendy Robertson Alonso
                      Salah Mane Richarlison Mkhitaryan
                      Zaha Aguero Ings

                      Fabs Tomkins Gunarsson AWB

                      1. TorresMagic™
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 14 Years
                        5 years, 8 months ago

                        7/10

                      2. Dynamic Duos
                        • 10 Years
                        5 years, 8 months ago

                        That is your team

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

                        I'd WC that.

                      4. Dynamic Duos
                        • 10 Years
                        5 years, 8 months ago

                        It is a great team I wouldn't WC your G2G

  21. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Interesting thing about Salahs ownership is that his price cannot rise from here (due to so many dead teams).
    Actually, it can only go down.

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      So Yazz was lying?

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Salah has so many ownership which give us no value increasing price. However, he can replicate his 300 marks pts make him essential and perma-captain.

      1. Bggz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        nah, he cant

  22. Thinkering like a Boss
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Shame not enough 0.1itb to do

    Mahrez, Bednarek > Mkhi, Alonso
    Will give me

    Hamer, Patricio
    Robertson, Shaw, Mendy, Alonso, W-B
    Richarlison, Salah, Mane, Pedro, Mkhi
    Aguero, Wilson, Kamara

  23. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Wildcarded and got 111 points this wreek however did kane + peltier >> Morata + Alonso + 1,5 to spend elsewhere
    Anything worth another -4 ?

    Hart
    Alonso Periera Mendy##
    Salah Milner B.silva Richarlison Madison ##
    Aguero Morata ##
    Hamer/Keane /Kamara/Wanbisa

    Thx g2g

    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      not sure about the faith in Morata. He did well against Arsenal who played a high line and he was able to make runs in behind. Will he be able to do the same against the weaker teams who Chelsea now play against? I don't think so. He'll probably just go to ground everytime the ball goes near him.

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Morata is not cut out for the EPL but rumours suggest he may be off

  24. COYS.
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Your thoughts are welcomed
    O FT and 0 ITB

    Mccarthy
    Daniels Robertson tripper
    Salah sane Mikh richarlison
    Zaha kane Arnie

    Speroni AWB romeu Sutter

    Should I take out sane for a hit ? No one really on bench to come on in his place if he doesn't start

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Quite a different team.
      Kane is hurting plenty of positions.
      Sane out soon is probably needed.

      1. COYS.
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks TM

        1. COYS.
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          D.silva for sane should be the best move , right ?

          1. gergin
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            No

  25. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Wtf do I do with Firmino

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Give him one more probably.
      Depends on team structure.

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      keep till leicester, southampton if you can. he'll come good soon

  26. Gruu
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Any update news for Peltier?

  27. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Best combo from GW4 onwards?

    A) Hazard & Zaha
    B) 6.5 (Maddison?) & Auba
    C) Something else

    Salah, xxx, Mkhi, Richarlison
    Aguero, Arnie, xxx

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Might be obvious after GW3.

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      arsenal, chelsea, city and palace have the best run. mihki, auba, zaha, PVA, hazard, pedro, jorginho maybe. im not going to guess at city mids

  28. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    @TM: Are you in any cash league with your rivals lurking here? Any reason you dont reveal your transfers?

    I rate you as a veterant manager like Mark Ville Ronka, so I ask your transfers plan for reference but you seem to hide it?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Nice name change. Yeah, cash leagues and plenty of RMTs have my team so no need to post it. Those other two don't post their teams either.

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        OK I got it...

  29. Henning
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Good morning.
    Thoughts on this wc team.

    Maby upgrade a keeper? Or upgrade my front 3?

    Foster Hammer

    Robertson Alonso Mendy Tarkowski Wan-Bissaka

    Salah Mane Richarlison Mkhitaryan Neves

    Aguero Wilson Ings

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      looks g2g. how many ft?

  30. SweeSwee
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Not sure if my team is sufficiently template.
    Anything changes I could make to be more generic FFS? (For hits obvs)

    Fostianski
    Alonso Mendy Robertson PVA
    Salah Mané Richarlison Mkhitaryan
    Aguero Mitrovic

    AWB Kamara Stephens

    1. amit1964
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      it seems ok but:
      1) aguero will allway be risk(try bring kane)
      2) mitrovic not in a good team
      3) all your beench are 2 point max

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      look perfect team. no hit?