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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. Timon
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thinking about doing Bilva to Mkhi for free. Already got Auba. Suggestions?

    1. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I've seen Bilva splitting opinion here. I did that move, personally. Now David Silva is back, and he took that central position the Bilva had been doing well in. So at best, he's going to share that position now. He did move back into the center when Dilva was subbed.

      The worry is that when Dilva starts then Bilva has obvious competition for the wide place in Sterling/Mahrez. That was enough for me to see the rotation looming, and to take a punt on Mkhi and Arsenal's good run of fixtures.

      1. Timon
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Exactly my point. I can see him getting benched in the next game with Walker and Sterling coming in.

    2. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I’d do it but only if no other pressing issues and only if you already have Kun and Mendy

      1. Timon
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        McCarthy
        Robbo Mendy Adam Smith
        Richarlison Bilva Mane Pedro
        Auba Kun Firmino

        Its good I think

        1. Shineonme
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Bilva for milky imo. I also think Bilver will be rested soon.

    3. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He plays for Pep every week, he stays for me

    4. Mysterion
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      How about Ramsey instead of Mkhi

      1. Timon
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Isnt assured of game time as of yet I think?

        1. Mysterion
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah true... seems like a nice punt though if the contract issues get sorted and he gets more minutes, playing so high up the pitch with those tasty fixtures

      2. Shineonme
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        No

  2. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    GTG?

    Ederson
    Coleman - Shaw - TAA
    Salah - Mane - Mkhitaryan - Richarlison
    Aguero - Zaha -Arnautovic

    4m - Stephens - AWB - Bednarek

    1.5m itb. Take a hit to get Mendy?

    Used 2 FTs to get Zaha and Mkhitaryan.

    1. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wait a week then do it, Mendy or Alonso...

      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        That's my thinking as well. Cheers.

    2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Mendy in for shaw is worth a hit imo

      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers.

  3. Baberto
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ddg 4
    Luiz Coleman tomkins robbo mendy
    Salah Rich Pedro (brooks cairney)
    Kun Auba (quaner)

    With one FTs.

  4. Hazardous1983
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Tomkins or.cedric to start

    1. Timon
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Tomkins I suppose

    2. GE
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Tomkins

  5. Hazardous1983
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Pickford or fab

    1. GE
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Fab

  6. mdm
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Mahrez to Mkhi or keep for one more week and save the FT?

    1. GE
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I would try for one more week

    2. Shineonme
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'd do it now. Mahrez won't start many games or finish many games early on.

    3. Shineonme
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Also Mhki going up in price tomo if not tonight

  7. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Goodnight all, lost faith , going to sleep

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Night, see you tomorrow.

  8. EMERGING STAR
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What to do with Firmino?
    Keep or get Morata in?
    No FT

    1. GE
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I would stick, home against Brighton

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Hold

  9. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Like the link, why doesn't this link work?

    fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/18047/history/

      1. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Actually dont, go to sleep.

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Do you know why it doesn't work?

          1. GOTHAM City F.C.
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            if you opened my link it works. same team id.

          2. rainy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            The one you've posted isn't in the right format so it doesn't work on the current site. FPL will have changed they way they link to team pages so maybe 16/17 season links are dead, and 17/18 are just the wrong team.

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'm blagged, I am going to sleep

  10. GE
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Have 2FT.

    1) Patricio -> 4.5 keeper. Who?
    2) Bilva -> Mkhi
    3) Both

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Im toying with B myself at present!

      1. bigdip
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I did B (but Jota to Mkhi)

    2. MAVER!CK
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      1. Hennessey
      2. Hold

      1. MAVER!CK
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Actually,if you don't have Auba ,go for it

    3. Afghanistanislas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not knowing the rest of your team, I'd probably do both with Hennessey

    4. Shineonme
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B for aure

  11. Corn Eto'o
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on team G2G?

    Patricio (Ryan)

    Mendy Robertson Pereria (Holebas) (Wan-Bissaka)
    Salah Mane Pedro Rich (Neves)
    Wilson Auba Zaha

    Thanks!

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I like it.
      Kun "hide behind the couch" potential though

      1. Corn Eto'o
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I know just thinkin about rotation is killin me!!

        1. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I have tried to get Kun Auba Mane Salah but it destroys my premium defense. Then I think...........How are you going to make your mind up every week who to captain. (Smile)

    2. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No City attack could hurt with their fix but at least you have the beast! GL

  12. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Pre-season I really wanted to start with Alonso, just that i couldn't come up with a balanced team as I wasn't sure which mid and forward will be of better value. Now that it is slightly clearer I can bring in Alonso by dropping the bad apples.

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed and same, although I never really considered Alonso until now and then it’s a matter of move quickly.

      Highest scoring def for past two seasons and already top of the pile.

      Thinking Alonso - Mendy - Robertson will be a set & forget for a few weeks with Tomkins & AWB on the bench ready to step up if required.

      Tomkins will also play some weeks in a 4-4/3-3/2

      1. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        If he doesnt move to Atletico or Real, he could be a season keeper. Generally I wouldn't invest heavily at the back but lack of form in expensive forwards makes this the right move.

        1. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Ah yes, I keep forgetting about a possible move to Spain.

          Will deal with that if I have to 😀

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed. I’ve done the same.

      Robertson - Mendy - Alonso defence feels so good!

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thinks dreams are made off....

  13. Rash
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Not sure how I feel about benching ings again but think I have no choice really..

    Foster
    Robbo mendy pva
    Salah mane richarlison Bilva Fraser
    Aguero Wilson

    Fab ings tomkins AWB

    1. roflmaofc
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Play ings instead of fraser/wilson..

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I’m probably playing Fraser at home and Ings and benching Tomkins I think.

    2. Rash
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      If I get any sign that Bilva will be rotated then my decision is easy.

    3. Nezwolf
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Good team and some tasty fixtures for this group at the weekend! IMO ings could switch with Wilson/Fraser, but they are bang in form. At least if Bilva is rotated you have good sub option to come in

  14. jia you
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Yo DZ, how is she looking?

    Ederson
    Mendy / Alonso / TAA
    Mane / Hazard / Richarlison / Fraser
    Aguero / Auba / Ings
    (Hamer, Kante, Cook, AWB)

    1. Rash
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Very nice. No salah obvious drawback..

      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks mate, yeah a little worried about not having Salah this week but after that happy to go without, some tough fix on the horizon and I cant have a team like this with him in it unfortunately

    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Very nice.

      Is this WC team. Reckon I’d do something similar except maybe Auba (but he should come good eventually)

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        And a solid bench to boot...

      2. jia you
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yes mate, on WC, cheers!

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Play Kante over ings.

      Soton_anti-football

      1. jia you
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        tempted to go Robertson/Bellerin over TAA, get Kamara and play Kante alright mate but just thing Ings could be real value at the price!

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I'd stake my life on Kante out-scoring Ings over the season.
          Wouldn't go to Arse defence_ Rob better than TAA I agree.

          1. jia you
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            ...inclined to agree, even with their fixtures ARS always good to leak a goal.

  15. BBC_TF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Sell Sanchez for

    A/ hazard
    Or
    B/ Mane

    I own Salah and dont own Pedro.

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B for a couple weeks, still good fixtures and massively on form

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B this wk. Sarri said Hazard may not start for another week or two...hints of Madrid lurking IMO

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

      Mane is in form and higher ownership, but I'd be tempted to go for hazard. Good fixtures when compared with Liverpools over next 5-6 gameweeks and just think he'll score more, also on pens - definitely two better options than Sanchez with man utd in flux at the moment

  16. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Couple of questions:

    A. Start Hamer (CAR) or DDG (TOT)

    B. Play two from Ings (LEI), Fraser (EVE), Schneiderlin (bou) & Tomkins (wat)

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A Hamer
      B Fraser Ings

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A - Hamer. Although he had a stinker vs City, if he starts against Cardiff it looks like a clean sheet. If dropped you’ve got a certain replacement.

      B - Gotta be Ings & Fraser imo

      1. Mr Q
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        This

    3. Samurai Blue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Hamer
      Ings, Fraser

    4. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers all....what I’ve got....

    5. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Hamer
      Fraser / Thompkins

    6. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      HIF

  17. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Who would start
    A) Coleman
    B) king

    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      King, Everton forgot how to defend.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        This

  18. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    No more FTs this week

    Next week would you rather try to go BSilva to Miki or Rui to Hennessey as FT?

    Hamer
    Alonso / Mendy / Robo
    Salah(c) / Mane / Richa / BSilva
    Kun / Zaha / Wilson

    Rui / Billing / Peltier / WB

  19. Afghanistanislas
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Wasn't going to take a hit to do Bilva > Mkhi but once he rises I'll be priced out of doing Mane > Hazard for free next GW/the one after. Worth doing or would you stick?

    1. Afghanistanislas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Then again not even sure if I'll want to lose Mane despite the fixture swing...

  20. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I want to Wildcard out of jealousy, it looks quite fun

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Loool

    2. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      It's fun and my TV has jumped to 101.2 🙂

  21. Yordan Letchkov
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How is this (no Alonso/Mendy/Rich) team looking?

    Some gambling players up front...

    Ederson
    Robertson, Luiz, Tomkins, Kabasele
    Salah, Mané, Mikhi
    Aguero, Morata, Tosun

    Hamer, Neves, Stephens, Wan-Bi

    1. Mr Q
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wc?

    2. MG13
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not bad at all. Don't WC.

    3. Yordan Letchkov
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No WC. Just do not want to go template. Even if I would like to own the above mentioned players, I do not trust that they deliver the same numbers week by week...

  22. pakornk
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Why are prices so fast to rise/drop this season? I was lucky to have so many performing players - right now my TV is at 101.2.

  23. pakornk
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What to do with Bednarek? If he drops to 3.9 I'm stuck with him until I WC. Hold or take a -4?

    1. Mr Q
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wc during international break? Then keep

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      If he plays next gw, everything is good again

  24. Crangers1860
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    out- mahrez and erickson

    in- Sane- Bilva

    For a hit of -4 any comments welcome.

    1. Mr Q
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No, no and no 🙂

    2. gergin
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Why Mahrez to Sane? Do you have a crystal ball to see city starters?

      1. Crangers1860
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        No crystal bollock, it was a miss spell on my part.
        Should have read Mane not Sane

  25. Mr Q
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    The mental aspect of having a number showing the years as member: you listen more to the ppl with high numbers..

    All those years of lurking adds no credibilty :p

    1. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      There are a good few on here with higher numbers that are well worth listening to, but loads that haven't a bloody clue!

      1. Mr Q
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Who? Please tell 🙂

  26. Yes Don
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Who to start?

    A/ Fraser
    B/ Ings
    C/ Frings

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ings

      1. Yes Don
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Marginal pref for t’other lad

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      C

      1. Yes Don
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Both? Impossible!!!

    3. Another Hoops
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Lol fringe 🙂

      I'm going Fraser.

      1. Yes Don
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        that’s who i’m currently on

    4. Differential C (Mark)
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Torston Frings is a hood shout.
      I'd go Fraser.

      1. Yes Don
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        ON IT

  27. jon.terry.tfh
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Really gutted not to have Alonso, Mkhitaryan or Aubamenyang for the coming GW. Have to hide behind the couch for that 2 games.... Still don't know how I can fit Mkhitaryan in with a MF of Salah Mane Richardlison and B.Silva. Still think B.Silva will play a big part in the city team.

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Same midfield and can't fit him in without dismantling team. I'm leaving him for one more week

    2. Another Hoops
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      You can't have everyone pal.

      If you think Silva is a better option than Miki stick to your guns!

  28. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Morning oh wise ones. Thoughts on what to do with my FT or save? Thinking upgrade Patricio to 5m or another 4.5? Thanks

    Patricio
    VVD - Luiz - Mendy
    Salah - Richarlison - Mane - BSilva
    Wilson - Aguero - Arnie

    Hamer) - Boly - Stephens - WanB

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Play Hamer and move out Boly/Stevens

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. Might save so I have 2ft next week. Plus them players are on bench

        1. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Right move IMO but hope there are no injuries/rotations

  29. Eze Really?
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How many stars do you have next to your players in your teams?
    Everyone, with such high scoring stats must have quite a few.

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      6 (Alonso - Mendy - Robertson - Mane - Richarlison - Aguero)

      1. Yellin' in my Ear
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Same

      2. Unliklinho
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        these

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Only 5 I started the season with. Alonso makes that 6 now.

      Strong Core FC

    3. Mr Q
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      5

    4. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A lame 4

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        5 actually

        1. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I have 7 but I think 5 is a high number when 2 weeks into the game. Out of all the choices it is quite amazing

    5. Sharkytect
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      5, now that i have brought in mane.

  30. Another Hoops
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hello.

    Any thoughts on this WC team?

    Ederson
    Alonso - Mendy - Robertson
    Pedro - Mane - Richarlison - Mikyhtarian
    Aguero - Auba - Zaha

    Hamer - Fraser - Wan Biss! - Bennett

    1. FPL_352
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Would probably want to see how Arsenal do against West Ham before doubling up on their attack.