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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. gomez123
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is Bellerin an option to go with Mendy and Alonso??

    1. Four Hit Wonder
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      People will say PVA is a superior choice.

    2. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Slight rotation risk with Lichtsteiner about. Bellerin was really poor defensively last game.

      Robertson a better pick.

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

      Monreal.

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

      Bellerin is a liability

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

    Mahrez to Mkhitaryan no brainier?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Any reason why not? Mkhitaryan stats are great considering they’ve played Man City and Chelsea

    2. The Fed
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Thinking about it myself, but Mahrez could start and City have amazing fixtures. Tough call.

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

        It’s the city rotation and mkhi being 2.0 cheaper which is swinging me

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      no

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

      I have just bought Mahrez in, so NO. Mind I bought Mhky in too 🙂

  3. Lecky Legs FC
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Richarlison looks like he's gonna rise again tonight might need to bring him since Sanchez & Kenedy dropped last night

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

      I brought him in this morning.

      1. ted mcnure
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yup, switched from Erikson, who was only ever a place holder..
        Hope I haven' missed the boat/points/rises..

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

    Mikky going up tonight chaps?

    1. Four Hit Wonder
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Should be a fun night, still a chance Aguero rises as well

  5. korbendallas82
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Richarlison 100.2.
    Mkhitaryan 98.2
    Robertson 92

    This in numbers on fplstats, price change predictor.

    Anyone know What the numbers indicate?

    1. Four Hit Wonder
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Percentage of goal of price rise. Goal is 100%.

      1. korbendallas82
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yes ok, i ha had an idea. So Rich is up then. Mkhitaryan in dangerzone.

        1. Four Hit Wonder
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Yep. This year they're very accurate, too.

          1. korbendallas82
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            And i think we can see some really high TV around this season. For those teams working towards this. I feel the prices change fast.

  6. Lecky Legs FC
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do Kenedy & Sanchez > Dilva & Richarlison for free?

    1. Chilli Heatwave
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yes.

  7. Your Man With The Hair
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Yes or no? 2 FTs.

    Cairney & King ---> Richarlison & Kamara

    Means I'll switch from 343 to 352...

    Kepa(Speroni)
    Robertson, Mendy, Shaw, (Cedric, Zonka)
    Salah, Bernado Sliva, Mkhitaryan, Neves, (**Cairney**)
    Aguero, Firmino, **King**

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

      Yep, like it

  8. Gaffa914
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is Robertson and King to Trent and Zaha for free a good plan

    1. Licious Lizard
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No. Either drop having a Liverpool def for the fixtures after Brighton or keep Robbo.

  9. Chilli Heatwave
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Can TAA cover Robertson enough?

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

      Not unless he improves his crosses

  10. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Has Jonty got a twin brother called Joe, or is is this some sort of tax evasion? Why has he changed his name?

  11. Cheeky Onion
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Soooooo...

    Pedro or Mkhi?

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

      Mkhi

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

      Pedro

    3. Chilli Heatwave
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Mkhi

  12. The Rock
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Foster, Hamer
    Mendy, Robbo, PVA, Doherty, AWB
    Salah, Mane, Bilva, Richarlison, Stephens
    Aguero, Arnie, King

    2 FTs. Worth pulling the trigger on Doherty to Cook tonight to avoid one going up and the other going down?

    1. Chilli Heatwave
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

      1. The Rock
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Chilli.

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

    NEW WC team - thoughts? (poor bench):

    Ederson
    Alonso TAA Mendy
    Haz Mkhiti Fraser Mane Richarlison
    Aguero Aub

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

      Ballsy. I like it.

    2. Licious Lizard
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Don't think I would go for TAA before GW 9 tbh.
      Also not so sure about Ederson. It can quickly become a nuisance if you want a third outfield player from City.

    3. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Is Hazard definitely starting?

      1. Chilli Heatwave
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        No reckon one more game, sarri said not fit for full game yet

    4. Chilli Heatwave
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I prefer to rotate two 4.5 gks, went with Hennessy and Ryan. Saves.5 towards robbo too

  14. Snikii
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Alonso(very attacking, great fixtures) or Richarlison( good fixtures, High ownership) ?

  15. Allahan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Bilva to Mkhit?
    I have 2FT

    1. Lumberjack
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Tempted by this myself, but just to free up a MIC spot for Mendy

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

        I already have Mendy. I'm only considering it so early as

  16. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Bring in Mkhi before the price rise or just before the deadline? (Money not an issue)

  17. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is Arnautovic permanently on pens? Do we know something about it?

    1. Licious Lizard
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Noble was on the pitch when he took it, so I would assume so.

    2. Licious Lizard
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure how reliant it is, but:

      https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1005513/West-Ham-news-Marko-Arnautovic-penalty-Mark-Noble-Bournemouth

      "Noble has been the designated penalty taker but Twitter user @ExWHUemployee - a reliable source of West Ham news who revealed all the big signings before they happened - says he has given the role up for Arnautovic.
      It's suggested Noble has handed over the honours because he missed one in pre-season and penalties could help Arnautovic finish higher up the list of top scorers.""

  18. The Curse of Falcao
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    best replacement for Jota as my 4th mid? (8.2m to spend)

    a)Mkhitaryan
    b)Pedro
    c)Pogba
    d)Bernardo Silva

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

      I would go for Mkhitaryan due to good fixtures plus you'll keep some money in the bank which will give you more freedom on your next transfer

  19. Gubbins94.
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Play Arnie or Kante this week?

    Newcastle sitting deep suggests Kante will be getting in the box a lot

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

      Really tough one. I'd probably go Kante.

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

      Arnie. Arsenal can easily concede

  20. King Kun Ta
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Begovic (Patricio)
    Mendy VVD Tarkowski (Peltier W-B)
    Salah (c) Mane Mkhitaryan Richarlison (Neves)
    King Zaha Aguero

    Already did Lucas M to Mkhitaryan.

    King to ?? for -4?

    0.5 itb.

    Cheers for the feedback!

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

      Wouldn't take -4 at this stage unless absolutely neccesary.

      1. ted mcnure
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yup. Hold,and roll those FT early on.

    2. King Kun Ta
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      4th place in my ML...4 points wouldn’t that much harm. Mmmm...

      1. Big Ping
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        You say that now...

    3. King Kun Ta
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      And tired of King hitting no points!

    4. Sasquatch Slayer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Given hid fixture not sure he’s worth a -4 and u haven’t avoided his drop anyway so hold

    5. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Give it another week and you can make two changes for a -4

    6. King Kun Ta
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ok, ok....will try and hold!

  21. pressdpm
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Best keeper 5.0 and under?

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

      I have Begovic, good fixtures and only 1 conceded (penalty) in first two

    2. Licious Lizard
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I just bought Hennesey @4.5. Looked good against Pool and nice fixtures coming up.

      Not sure about that Guita guy, but people told me Hen is nailed

  22. pressdpm
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thinking De Gea & Jota > Hennesey & Mhikitaryan.
    2FT's. Sound good?

    De Gea
    Robertson - Mendy - Kabasele
    Salah - Mane - Richarlison - Jota
    Zaha - Aguero - Arnautovic

    Stekelenburg - Wan-Bissaka - Peltier - Cairney

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I like it

    2. ted mcnure
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'd drop Zaha tbh to do Jota to Mickey, then Zaha to..Wilson/Deeney/Gray/Mitro/Ings.. good value there. I'd rather keep DGea than worry about keepers later.

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

        Interesting. I do agree downgrading a keeper is kind of wasteful, but Zaha looked very lively against Liverpool.

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

          and Zaha fixtures are amazing.

    3. Licious Lizard
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Id do it. Have a very similar team and I did it.

  23. DAVESAVES
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Can’t afford Alonso atm and was checking Azpilicueta out , 170 and 175p previous seasons. More than Alonso (177, 165p). Was all about getting Robertson this week but this gave me second toughts. So to the question. What your opinion between Robbo and Azpi for transfer in this week? Cheers

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I prefer Robbo to Azpi

    2. Man Chest Hair United
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Azpilicueta has the fixtures. Alonso far more attacking st the moment though and only .1 more

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

        Yeah. Don’t like doing early transfers but if you snooze you lose I guess

    3. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Get Robbo

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

        Sir Yes Sir

  24. The Curse of Falcao
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    best replacement for Jota as my 4th mid? (8.2m to spend)

    a)Mkhitaryan
    b)Pedro
    c)Pogba
    d)Bernardo Silva

    ROT:
    Pickford
    PvA Robertson Mendy
    Salah Mane Richarlison Jota
    Zaha Aguero Ings

    1. Threat Level Midnight
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A or C

    2. Sasquatch Slayer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A. Fixtures and form

    3. The Jackal
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A or B

      1. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Both

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

      A

  25. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Fab
    Mendy, PvA, Luiz
    Salah, Moura, Kante, Neves
    Kun, Auba, Firmino

    Foster, Peltier Bednarek, Stephens

    Good idea to WC and bring this lot?

    Alonso, Robb, Cook, AWB, Rich, Ings

    1. ted mcnure
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Don't W/C that!
      Wait, then take some money out of Luiz/Neves to get a starting bench def. No sweat. Like the dirty Chelsea dbl. Stick with that top 3 and you'll be sliding down a pole on your own TV show before you know it.

      1. ted mcnure
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Actually, 4-3-3 set up would help you keep up the alimony on those 3 top heavy babies..

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      thats a nice team which should deliver points.....no need to wc

      maybe think about downgrading firm or a def and upgrading a mid

    3. King Kun Ta
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Moura -> Mkhitaryan?

  26. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What does everyone think of Ihenacho? worth 0.5 over Ings? I'm thinking about him with Leicesters fixtures...

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

      Proved he can score goals, so he could be a decent punt short term!

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

        thanks dude.

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Is he likely to get plenty on minutes or are you just looking for a temporary pick?

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

        well Vardy is out for 3 games so I would expect most of those minutes, unless im wrong?

        1. Licious Lizard
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          2 PL games only though, so it's very short term (unless you expect him to have enough minutes after Vardy's return)

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

            thanks

    3. Sasquatch Slayer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Could be genius actually

  27. Lumberjack
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is Mkhi a better option than Rich to get in now? Seems to be getting mentioned more, but maybe just because everyone else already has Rich 🙂

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

      This place has made Mkhi sounds like the new Cristiano Ronaldo this week. I don't know what's going on

      1. Lumberjack
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Fixtures play a part i guess, but not sure he's justified all the hype yet.

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I would only get Mkhi if I already had Richarlison. Purely on gut feeling, mind

    3. Sasquatch Slayer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I have him and no Rich purely as a differential but feels like the Ramsey season when I of course refused to own him until finally caving.

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

    I think I am switching to 442 next GW, as Alonso will easily outscore 6.5 FWD (like King in my case)

    Will go with Power 4 of Leftbacks 😉 - Mendy, Robbo, PVA and now Alonso too 🙂

    1. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      hope noone get 'left back' in the changing rooms...

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      With AWB in play, PVA was starting to looking like an expensive luxury for me. Paying 4.1m for similar output allows much the same strategy for 1m less.

      1. I Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        How do you know AWB's output will be similar to PVA? It's been two games. PVA has scored at least 5 goals in each of the last 3 seasons.

        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I certainly don't know anything more than I can see. What I see, and judge, is that there isn't 1.4m of difference between them.

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Those 4 at the back are absolutely awesome. A proper “fantasy” lineup

    4. Sasquatch Slayer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      With that defense you have no choice really

    5. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What's you midfield?

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

        Salah - Mahrez - Mkhi - Richarlison - 4.5

    6. Dele
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I’m doing this also!

      Robbo, Mendy, Alonso, PVA, AWB

      Screams points

  29. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Have 2ft and nothing in bank, thinking Shaw and King my weakness
    A) King to Ings, save one ft
    B) King to Ings and Shaw to Bellerín
    C) King to someone else

    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      beller rotation risk

  30. HD7
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    GW3: right team and bench order?

    De Gea
    Mendy Robbo Tomkins Alonso
    Salah Richa Hughes Mane
    Zaha Aguero

    Subs: Hamer, Kamara, Jota, WanB

    1. Guy Demel
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good - whos C?

      1. HD7
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Between Salah and Mane...