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

    Can bring in Auba for Tosun or alternatively spread the cash over Alonso + Mhikitarian, although Alonso sits next to VVD and Mendy so a bit of cash locked up in def

    Like the sound of the second option still TBH, although it could back me into a corner further up should I need some cash.

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

      Spending cash in defence can yield long term benefits if you pick the right ones. It does restrict more attacking options or flexibility in transfers so get the right value mids and forwards too. Those are harder to find.

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

      I like the latter.

  2. n-doggg
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I have 2FTs:

    King and Cairney to:

    A. Ings and Fraser
    B. Kamara and Maddison
    C. Guendouzi and Mitrovic

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I like A

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

      A

      1. n-doggg
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Will give me a bit of a benching headache each week though...

  3. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Bilva > Mkhi -4 ?

    Wasn't a fan but coming round to this... want to do it before price rises

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

      It will cost you points more likely than not.

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Seems unnecessary

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

      no way. Why would you do it?

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

      Would debate it if it was for free. Definite no for a hit.

    5. La vida FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks all.i guess will avoid.

  4. TOPCAT1960
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Do these moves have any merit please

    BDavies > Mendy
    King > Wilson

    For free ?

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

      Sure do.

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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

      To get Mendy, I would say yes.
      Not sure if Wilson is the best cheap forward, but I can't really help you there. Between Wilson/Mitro/Ings/Jimenez

      1. TOPCAT1960
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Already have Mitrovic, and those others don't seem to be setting the world alight....

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

          True, but also 1m cheaper.

          But sure, go for it.

          1. TOPCAT1960
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            I would be playing Wilson in a 3-4-3 ie not bench fodder, so well worth considering given his record against Everton along with Fraser

  5. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Pick ONE:
    A) Auba
    B) Mkhi
    C) Hazard

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

      A

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      C

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

      For what?
      Quite a price difference between Mkhi and Auba.

      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Price is not an issue. For points and sustainability in coming GWs

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

          C) Think Hazard will do very well in the coming games, although not sure he'll start next.

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

      B looks like great value, Auba could be good but will his points reflect him being worth 4m more than mkhi?

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

    Would you do it for -4 or let Eriksen drop? Don't really want to lose value and have spare 0.4 ITB when, potentially, sell Eriksen and but replacement.

    Eriksen > Miki

    Comment would be appreciated

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

      Would lose 0.1

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

      i would do it
      eriksen playing deeper atm and spurs have a few tougher games coming up. Hes also not on all set pieces anymore. I say sell

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

    1) Zaha and Luiz -> Ings and Alonso
    2) Bilva -> Mkhi
    3) Other?

    (2FT, 0.0 itb)

    Hamer
    Mendy/Robertson/Luiz
    Salah/Mane/Bilva/Richarlison
    Aguero/Arnie/Zaha

    Bench: Patricio, W-B, Peltier/Stephens

    1. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Why transfer out Zaha?

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

      I would bring another starting GK for Patricio, if I were you. Have the same pairing and IT does not look promissing. Maybe Hart or Begovic?

      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        What about Henessy

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

      would be better sell Arnie for now

  8. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is it possible that we get the City lineup before the deadline next gmw? Some serious twitteraccounts we can trust?

    And, if you get the news before deadline that BSilva is benched, do you take a hit for instance for Mikki?

    Cheers

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

      I dont know about leaks, but I dont think hes gonna be benched, hes so versatile (bad to fantasy if he goes right back, but good for pep) and pep loves him!

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Some people tried that last gameweek

  9. Aaa
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    GTG?

    McCarthy (Fab)

    Mendy/Robertson/Hoedt (Daniels/WB)

    Mane/Mahrez/Richarlison/Fraser (Pedro)

    Aguero/Aubameyang(C)/Arnautovic

    0 itb and no ft

  10. luisgarcia
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Where can marks team be found guys? I cant find it on the good old 370 fpl id.

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

      you can check in his profile or in HOF

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

        Ah thanks. I thought your team id stays with you through every season.

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

          Then i realized that my bio was referring to some tunisian fellas team lol. Clearly i was wrong 🙂

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

    I think I need Mane, but I dont have any free transfers. which option so you like?

    A) Jota to Mane, with Firmino to 6.5 for funds
    B) Salah to Mane
    C) dont get Mane this week, hold off.

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

      C

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

      c

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

      B

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

        If you have plans how to bring him soon after that.

  12. No_Mo_Salah?
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Keep Firmino one more week or switch to Auba for -4 now? Cheers

    1. Begbie.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Keep

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Keep

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

      Not for a hit

    4. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Sell. Firmino a streaky player IMO (as is Mane). Buy on the upswing sell on the down

      1. Jazz!
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Gotta give him BHA though. Pool usually spank them.

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

    2ft.
    A) Bilva to Mkhi
    B) King to Ings
    C) Both

    1. No_Mo_Salah?
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B for me

    2. Long ball Larry
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Just B

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

    Need some help:

    Patricio
    Mendy, Robertson, Morrison
    Salah, Mane, B.Silva, Fraser, Lucas Moura
    Aguero, Zaha

    Bench: 4.0, Tomkins, Kamara, WBissaka

    A. Sell Lucas Moura, Buy Richarlison/Mhkitaryan
    B. Play Tomkins, bench Lucas Moura
    C. Play Lucas Moura, bench Tomkins

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

      A

    2. Stockport Hatter
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      why would you not play moura. spurs gonna wallop man u

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

    How have Southampton looked defensively?

    Looking for a 5.0 and under keeper to save money on De Gea and I'm considering McCarthy. Don't want Hennsey as it'll mean doubling up on Palace.

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

      poor

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

      Get Hennessy over McCarthy. This doubling up to spread risk is a fallacy. Palace are better than Southampton

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

        Hennesey and Wan Bissaka seems like a lot of Palace defence. I'd have three of them when you factor in Zaha.

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

          I have PVA and AWB. Don't see the issue really, besides the fact that I went for PVA over Robertson

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

      One of the better 4.5m options. Don't expect too much.

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

    I think I need Mane, but I dont have any free transfers. which option so you like?

    A) Jota to Mane, with Firmino to 6.5 for funds
    B) Salah to Mane
    C) dont get Mane this week, hold off

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

      A or C, definitely not B.

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

      Firmino should match Mane over time. You'll be losing out on value for now but I think C

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

      C

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

      Sounds good, Richarlison very good

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

        Cheers!

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

    Firmino + Sanchez ->
    A) auba + mkhi + 1.9

    Zaha + Sanchez ->
    B) auba + Fraser + 0.9

    Which is better... A or b?

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

        Both for free should add.
        Or c) just do Sanchez > mhki and keep firmino for another week.

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

      i prefer Auba as arsenal asset

    3. rjcv177
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

    Why do I find Fraser underwhelming? returns in both games, yet I want to sell him for Mkhitaryan who isnt even guaranteed to start

    1. TOPCAT1960
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Look at Frasers recent record against Everton ....does that persuade you to keep ?

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

        Two goals in one game is great but its not like he scores against them regularly

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

      Watch a game with Fraser in and you'll see he's great value.

      Everton is next at home, and that fixture delivers goals!

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

        Fair enough

      2. TOPCAT1960
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        In fact you might even persaude me to buy him instead of Wilson with this type of comment...always been a fan of him but not in my team .......

    3. ChampChomp
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Fraser has been Bournemouth's best player so far. Is beating people for fun at times

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

        Hopefully Bournemouth can keep it up then.

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

    Asking for my sister.

    So do you think Walker is going to be dropped often with these park the bus teams eg. Huddersfield ?

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

      By Huddersfield did you mean United?

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

        No just highlighting that he was dropped v Huddersfield.

        Thinking he may do it again and own him in many diff. formats of FF. Worried.

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yes he can't cross

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

      I missed the Walker to Alonso boat so am keeping

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

        Not that that answers your question at all

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

        No that's fine. I want someone to say it was a one off.

  21. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Alex Ferguson called Pogba's agent a sh!tbag... funny stuff

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

      Pogba's a shitbag also. I support United

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

      Alex Ferguson? That the same guy who let Pogba walk?

      1. Scratch
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He was referring to that incident. Said they offered him a good contract but Pogba had a bad agent - a sh!tbag

    3. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Mourinho, Raiola and Pogba are all sh*tebags. Why anyone is surprised, I don't know. They're all perfect for each other. Money and power.

      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        What’s wrong with Pogba?

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

          Arrogant, lazy, self-obsessed etc. etc.

        2. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Players get their messages across through their agent. Their situation is all very political. The timing of these events is no surprise really.

    4. Dr. Rog
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Beckham, Ruud, Ronaldo

      Fergie got rid of players when they had their had turned.
      ManU is a club now abused by agents for fees and players for high wages alike

  22. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard or Auba?

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

      Would depend on my other heavy hitters?

      Hazard or Auba - which would / could you captain most?

      1. Horlicks esq.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Ederson

        Alonso TAA Mendy

        Mane mkhi Richarlison Fraser

        Agüero auba zaha

        So 8 heavy hitters with defence. Not sure auba is ready yet. Hazard could go in for Fraser and then Ings up front

    2. Long ball Larry
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Auba

    3. WesMantooth
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Will haz start next game?

    4. rjcv177
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      same here...and ditched Firmino for Auba.
      Hazard can wait to GW4, and see who's to sacrifice

  23. OShaughnessy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any Hammers fans about... How nailed is Masuaku, please?

  24. MysticMac17
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Which 4.5 goalkeeper would you recommend? Have Hamer also and Hennessy is not an option as I have Palace defensive coverage already.

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nobody has stood out yet

    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Begs

    3. Jack Sparrow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Forget coverage and get Henn as he is the best pick. It is as simple as that.

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

      Begovic for me.

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

      Ryan

    6. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Hennessy & dbl up.
      CPL have been a good defensive side under Hodgson.
      And, they have a great run of fixtures coming up.
      In tough matchups we don't *have* to start the defender but, can still get some save pts.

  25. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Likelihood of Mkhi rising and Eriksen falling tonight?

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

      90%

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

      Wow Mkhi on 99.9%. Closest call I've seen

    3. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Would pull the trigger if you're waiting on it, Mkhi on 99.9% and Eriksen on 97.8%. No need to risk waiting till tomorrow.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. I kind of have to do it if I want a Hazard option open.

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

      Both very likely. Considering Eriksen to Miki before that.

    5. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Highly likely

    6. WesMantooth
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Find this nearly impossible to predict, as fplstatistics have them right at the cusp o doing so. But surely this tool isnt 100% allready?

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

      pretty high....certainly in the zone of anxiety 😉

    8. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      The fact that it's close will push even more people to pull the trigger making the price changes even more likely.

  26. Super Zlatan8
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Kane to Auba?

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

      Yeah, ARS have a wonderful run coming up.
      That 1.5mil is an excellent savings too.

      1. Super Zlatan8
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        thats what i was thinking ...

  27. Stevie B
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What to do with this team?

    Foster (Fabianski)
    Robertson, Alonso, Mendy (Peltier) (Wan-Bissaka)
    Salah (C), Mane, Richarlison, B. Silva (Stephens)
    Agüero, Ings, Zaha

    Thank you!

    1. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Very good team, would be tempted by Bilva to Mkhi but other than that, wouldn't change a thing. 🙂

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

      FT ? ITB ?

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

    FT? ITB?

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

      Reply fail

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      2
      0

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

    Pull these transfers tonight or can I wait a few more days?

    Peltier > Alonso
    King > Kamara

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

      May as well
      Wait

  30. MFPL
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What to do with this? 1FT and 0.4mITB..

    Foster
    Mendy Robertson PVA
    Salah Mane Richarlison Mkhitaryan
    Aguero Zaha King

    Fabianski Wan-Bissaka Peltier Stephens

    1. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Pettier to Bennett

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

      Looks good. Save

    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Save

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

      Nothing. Have 2 transfers next week and get rid of King if he’s shite again