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It’s that time of the week again when we give you the chance to put your questions to our panel of Fantasy Premier League managers.

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  1. Ser Davos
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Any Kyle Walker owners out there?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      When u back 4 season 8 man. The wait is killing us

      1. Ser Davos
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Next year, I believe

        1. Lecky Legs FC
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Read that in Ser Davos's accent then

  2. drughi
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    king owners, keeping or selling ? good fixtures after chelsea and on penalties

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Wilson & King both look like they will tick over with points

    2. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      keeping, was concerned but bonus and pen duties say he is fine for a bit

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Undecided if I still want him, but have other priorities first, so probably keeping

    4. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Genuinely so close to going with Mane and both of these two just before the GW1 deadline. Agh. Anyhow, I think I'm getting rid of King on WC. Had a build with Wilson in, but toying with a 4.5 or two and strengthening elsewhere.

    5. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Keeping restored abit of faith yesterday & back on pens CHE away who conceded twice Vs ARS last weekend so can see them doing well next GW

    6. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Keeping

    7. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Think I'll keep. Then when arnie fixtures change upgrade

    8. Dyslexia Untied FC
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Keeping! Wilson will just be chasing lost points and not interested in other options in that bracket

  3. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Neil Custis and Shaun Custis are the two worst journalists in the media atm. Cant stand them

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Shaun Custis has good info on Newcastle though

      1. df34
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Agreed, I actually like both of them. Especially when Shaun attacks Henry Winter. Some great debates between the two of them.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Sunday supplement?

    3. adams_6
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I’m with you. Can’t stand them! Irritating people.

  4. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Surprised not hearing more about Anderson as a Rich swap on here he looked great yesterday and looked like a partnership with Arnie developing

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      West Ham in deep doo-doo at the minute

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      On my radar when West hams fixtures get better, at the moment they are still awful

      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        thought they were unlucky yesterday created plenty just iffy at the back.

    3. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      But the fixtures aren t the best, and arnautovic is in doubt

      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        i agree the move needs a fit Arnie

    4. Hot Fuzz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      bloody hard fixtures for WH but i agree he looked amazing on my watchlist for sure 🙂

      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        serious pace

    5. Khark
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Anderson eventually 100% just not yet

    6. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Arsenal defence possibly flattered him

  5. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Fabri expected to be dropped today. Mark got him on his WC. Sigh.

    1. adams_6
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Expected by whom?

        1. adams_6
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Interesting. Cheers.

    2. Khark
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I hope not I put him on WC also

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Sub keeper Hamer?

    3. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Lol

  6. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Not been any standout performances so far this weekend (Keane highest scorer on 10 pts). Wonder if Hazard will be the man today

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      If Kante scores the game will break

  7. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Ozil was ill 7 times since January 2018

    lol

    1. Keeping HR busy

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        350k per week

        Fraud

    2. adams_6
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      He’s a sickly boy isn’t he. I wouldn’t pay him sick leave. Should save a fortune.

    3. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A real lead by example captain like Tony Adams

      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        ..apart from the time he crashed into the tree...

        1. adams_6
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          We still won the league that year. Lost only one game. (While he was in prison)

    4. Son is Rising
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Conjunctivitis?

    5. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Link? I thought it was 2017...

  8. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Sorry for stupid question but if I make a question in the panel where I can see the answer?

    1. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Go to Monday

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Check your junk folder?

  9. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Best move here?

    A) Richarlison -> Pedro/Ramsey/Wally
    B) King -> Zaha
    C) Mane -> Hazard
    D) Hudson Odoi -> Kante (cover Rich for 2 weeks and improves bench)

    Ederson
    Mendy, TAA, Tomkins, WB
    Salah, Mane, Mhki
    Aguero, Arnie, King

    Stek, A Smith, Richarlison, Hudson-Odoi
    Bank 1.4m, 1FT

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      All of the above

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Translation: your team suck, WC needed.

        1. Numb
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I didn’t like to say

          1. La Roja
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            I got your back pal

        2. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          🙂

    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I like C but wait after todays game obviously

  10. NorwichCityLad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I’ve done -4 firmino > Jimenez and Richarlison > Salah hopefully they are good moves

  11. Fantasy Gold
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Anybody else wildcarding this week?

    I’ve had a half decent start but with Arnie most likely out, Richarlison banned and a few rotation risks it seems like a good time.

    1. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Arnie most likely out?

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Why is Arnie “most likely out”

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        All of the commentators were saying it looks like a muscle injury which usually keep players out for a couple of weeks.

        I could be way wrong?

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Commentators there to comment.

          Gotta wait until we hear from doctor innit

          1. Fantasy Gold
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Drip Doctor?

            1. La Roja
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Dr Dre

        2. CostaCoffee
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          That doesn’t mean anything really. Good chance he plays next week I reckon, they need him

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      depends how long he's out for, not sure I want to wildcard/take hits for two players I actually wanted long term...Free Hit maybe?

    4. adams_6
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Where’s Facer?

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

      Depends of hazard is on fire today or not

  12. Barmak
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    A) B Silva & Firmino > Hazard & Mitrovic

    B) Richarlison & Firmino > Hazard & Ings

  13. Bolivian Seaman
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I'm going to bring in jota for richarlison, crazy?

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Tsheeee

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yes you're crazy. Much better alternatives.

      1. Bolivian Seaman
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        sigurdsson is better than walcott, mhki is better than siggy. Just can't afford either

    3. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Nope, I’m doing the same.

      He was brilliant vs Man City.

      Looks primed for points.

  14. Four Hit Wonder
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    So do we think Ramsey is nailed for this Arsenal run of nice fixtures?

    If he is, I'd rather own him than Mhki.

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No

    2. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Nailed? probably somewhat, but also very injury prone. I really like the guy but I think hes too flaky for FPL

    3. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Nope.

    4. Ghost Ship
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Arsenal is a complete mine field while Emery trials the players to see who will fit his system. Next week could be Ozil’s chance to rehabilitate himself.

  15. adstomko
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Question: If you don't use a wildcard during the first half of the season, does it carry over to the next half?

    1. NorwichCityLad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No

    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      no you have one this year and one next

      1. NorwichCityLad
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        1st January it will be available

      2. adstomko
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        That's a shame. Would make the game much more interesting. You could wildcard at end of January and then for the last few games of the season

        1. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Hmmm, many already save their chips for 2nd half of the season. Doesn't make it more interesting- just easier to target big hauls in DGWs

          1. adstomko
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Given that it doesn't carry over, I'll probably use it around GW7.

    3. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No. Use it or lose it.

  16. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Advice please 🙂

    Would you wildcard this team?

    Patricio, Hamer**
    Alonso, Mendy, Robertson, Wan Bissaka, Peltier**
    Salah, Bilva, Fraser, Richarlison**, Hudson Odoi**
    Aguero, King**, Firmino**

    ** = players I need to, or want to get rid of
    I was very close to hitting the wildcard button last night, but i decided to sleep on it.

    Opinions please! comments and critique welcome

    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      dont see why really. your front players returned and most of the other guys are not starters. maybe deal with rich and take a hit for another

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        thanks for the reply.

    2. HammersXI
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      My team is in a similiar state, see below but no I think you should just keep this team. It isn't that bad and is a few transfers away from a very solid XI. The only issues you really have are RIcharlison Odoi Peltier (which isn't a pressing need since you have premium defenders) and Hamer

      1. HammersXI
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I would actually take your team over mine anyday of the season

        1. Gazpilicueta
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          thanks for sharing your thoughts, i appreciate it. so you would fix the Richarlison issue first?

          1. HammersXI
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Yes I would before he drops further. Walcott looks great on paper, if you have the extra funds why not Mkhi for the fixtures

            1. Gazpilicueta
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              drops further? did he drop already?

              1. HammersXI
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                He dropped once. But could very well drop 2 more times before the next GW

                1. Gazpilicueta
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 6 months ago

                  are you sure he dropped? Richarlison? I cant find the numbers that he did.

    3. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      It would be bad decision to WC this lot

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        thanks

    4. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No, I wouldn't. I'd save it for a time where I felt I could gain a significant advantage. You knew Hamer, Hudson and Peltier were going to be fodder when you got them in, no need to change that strategy now. Richarlison is your only real issue.King back on pens should improve his confidence and could lead to more returns.

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks for your response, I think you make some good points. "back on pens" im not sure that is a thing though. Wilson took one, King took one, I don't think there is a rule on who takes them. but i agree with the point about confidence. however Wilson still looked strong to be yesterday.

        maybe just sort out Richarlison then?

        1. GREEN IS GOOD
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Wilson missed his pen so King more likely now.

    5. Hot Fuzz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      dude no WC !!!!
      pretty decent team will also grow in value use your FT to get replacement for richalison beside that no issues imo.
      use your wc later on good luck 🙂

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        thanks thanks, you are all keeping me sane!

    6. Fork handles
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Wildcard isn't necessary imo. You have a strong spine to the squad, probably are looking at a - 4 though.

  17. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    A) Richarlison > Mkhi
    B) Aubameyang + Rich > Hazard + Zaha -4

    1. HammersXI
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I'm personally holding on Aubameyang myself till the Cardiff game. He's really testing my patience.

      Would go for A myself

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I thought I would be okay holding too, but his stats are poor and he didn't pass the eye test either. No indication he's suddenly gonna start scoring a few.

        1. HammersXI
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah that's true... but his fixtures though...

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            They're not as nice as you think.

            car have that ridiculous keeper/good defense so far
            new are organized under benitez, also away
            EVE is far from an easy match.

            1. HammersXI
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Fair point. What I'm afraid about now is what happens if he goes on an amazing run. Tbh I'm more inclined to settle my Bsilva / Rich problem and try to get in Mendy ASAP (doubling up on city defense)

    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      close.. dunno

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Obviously gonna wait and see til after today's games.

        1. Hot Fuzz
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          he was very unlucky not to score imo , i would wait until the the cardiff game at leased ,the upcoming fixtures looking pretty decent for the gunners keep for now.

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            What game were you watching? He had like 2 shots on goal... Was more like a creator than a finisher.

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Mkhi + Auba, or
      Haz + Zaha (-4)?

      The Auba one for me. Only captainable player there.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Hazard not captainable? Also I'm set on Captain with Aguero for next two weeks.

        1. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Nope, I'd potentially consider capping Auba over Salah + Kun on any given week, but I'd back Salah with a tough fixture over Haz with any fixture TBH. Still think Haz is a good option if you time it well. Just prefer the Auba combo, especially saving -4

  18. HammersXI
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    What should I do with this team? Have 2 FTs
    Really want to get rid of Auba and get Kane but Rich giving me major headaches.

    Ederson (Button)
    AWB Tomkins Robertson Smith* Cedric
    Salah Rich Mkhi BSilva Stephens
    Mitro Auba Aguero

    Is Rich -> Walcott for a FT and save the other again a save move or should I get out Bsilva ASAP and somehow find a way to get Mendy in?

    1. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Rich to neves/Kante and Auba to Kane

      1. HammersXI
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        U think it's wise to replace Auba before Cardiff?

        I was thinking of Rich + Bsilva + Smith -> Walcott + Fraser + Mendy (-4)

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

    Just to clear this up Richarlison only misses 2 PL games?

    Anyone else keeping and just benching?

    1. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Considering it. If arnie is out as well i’ll probably downgrade to get someone like Alli and kamara

    2. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      The way prices are falling this season he'll be below 6 by then...

    3. CostaCoffee
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah I’ve got decent subs to come in and don’t want to waste a transfer when I’ll probably bring him back in a week or two

    4. NorwichCityLad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Got rid for Salah

  20. Bolivian Seaman
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Keep hamer

  21. n-doggg
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Any arnie news?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      He’ll be back

      1. n-doggg
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Boom boom

  22. adstomko
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    A Hazard brace and a David Luiz free kick today, please

    1. Four Hit Wonder
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso goal, assist and cleanie, Shaw cleanie and assist for me please.

      1. adstomko
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        The latter too. Had no room to squeeze in Alonso into my team, but yes please

    2. Demel
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yes please.

    3. fantasyfog
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Kante hattie

  23. Fantastisk
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    The way prices are falling this season he'll be below 6 by then

    1. Fantastisk
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Reply fial

      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        on fire

      2. Yeboah Power XI
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Fail reply fail

  24. No_Mo_Salah?
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    So I was all set for Firmino to Auba this week but now thinking Kabasele to Alonso could be the better move (subject to how things go today). Thoughts?

    1. NorwichCityLad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I’ve got alonso and will keep him long term so attacking

    2. Demel
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I would monitor Kane and consider the trade up to Kane instead.

  25. ForEvra Young
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    anyone considering a punt on:

    Richarlison > Felipe Anderson

    watched him on MOTD last few weeks and looks easily West Hams best player. Class above any player on the pitch against Arsenal (both teams)

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      those fixtures though

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      West Ham just look in trouble, I could see wolves beating them & Pell being sacked during international break

      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        this is a point, massive pressure to break duck at home v a team full of confidence after yesterdays performance v City.

    3. Demel
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      But will it translate into points?

  26. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Richarlison most transferred in for this week - the curse is alive and well

  27. SADIO SANÉ
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    could Free Hit this week be an option for Arnie/Rich owners? Not sure I want to lose either of them really and not confident enough in who I actually want long term to justify a WC just yet

    1. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      For Arnie maybe, but Richarlison will be out for 3 gameweeks though.

      I’ve shipped already to keep the price rise I had from GW1 as there will be a mass exodus given number of transfers in this week. I’ll buy him back when his ban is over.

      Not worth a free hit.

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        2 gameweeks…(1 if you free hit)

      2. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        *2 gameweeks

      3. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        *2 GWs

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Might struggle in BGW

      Use your FT/bench instead

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I forgot to mention that my bench, thanks to myself/Peltier/Gunnarsson of course, is terrible - I'm looking at a -4 at least, possibly a -8

    3. Hot Fuzz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      no way!!! imo free hit is best used in blankweeks where you struggle to get a whole squad out and need the help for one week only. it would be a waste for 2 players only now a -4 is easier to absorb then later a week where you can only field 6-7 players.

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        yeah makes sense I guess - pretty sure I used it in the BGW last year but went Sakho over Tomkins, Zaha over Tosun and someone else over Milivojevic 😀 still doesn't help if you pick the wrong players haha

  28. Four Hit Wonder
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Ville Ronka has Robbo, Mendy and Alonso, with Ederson on goal taking one of three City spots.

    So that implies there are no good (nailed and consistent) City options in midfield and that there are no good 4.5m goalies that can match the premium ones.

    Thoughts? Is Ville right?

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      It could be a good idea, but make up your own mind on it either way

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      probably, although David Silva seems a pretty good pick - Gundogan probably decent value

      Still have no idea about keepers tbh

    3. amsemp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      As much as I would want Ederson, I don’t want another city spot gone on a goalkeeper. Same with Allison. Be patient with city, I’m hoping a clear pecking order will be established soon. I’m still not convinced Bilva will stay in the team yet

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I disagree.
        Ederson isn’t worth the City spot and won’t outscore some of the Best cheap keeper rotations by that much.
        At some point a third City sport will be needed for an outfield player and the fact thar people dislike switching keepers will come back and bite them.

        I know it’s early and the City team need time to gel, But letting in a goal against both Huds and Wolves (offside) haven’t been majorly impressive. (UN)fortunately Ederson got a lucky asssist to Keep some of the faith.

        I might give in on a later Wildcard if the situation changes, but as of now I wouldn’t choose itz

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

      Have you got the link to his team?

    5. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      He has probably gone for set and forget approach in defense which allows more use of transfers attack rather than trying different cheap defenders.

      Good idea imo since its long way to get 2nd WC

    6. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      City have had 1 clean sheet in 3. Lots of 4.5M keepers can match that.

      If it was Allison then maybe an arguement.

    7. jomikijiq
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Ryan-Button combo looks great for me

    8. Ruth_NZ
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, I think he is. If I had 3 City players it would be the exact same three that he does; as it is I just have Mendy & Kun. But I do have Allison so it's pretty similar in shape.

      The reason that Allison & Ederson are possibles this season is that they are nailed to start at 5.5m. Ederson is thus the cheapest reliable entry point into a City defence that will keep a lot of CSs. He is also quite capable of getting some save points and BPs.

      The main argument against it is price but since FPL compressed the GK prices a couple of seasons back, the advantage of a baseline 4.5m GK over a premium is smaller than it once was. 5.5 + 4.0 is only costing 0.5 more than a 4.5/4.5 rotation. In other words the value differential for cheap GKs has been eroded somewhat.

      Sure, if you can pick the right cheap GK you will get better value than any 5.5; Pope was great for me last season. But if you don't yet know which smaller team to trust for defensive resilience then the predictability of a good 5.5m GK has something to recommend it. That's what I am doing until 1st wildcard anyway; hopefully I'll have a better idea about the cheaper end by then.

      On the other side of the question, I can't see which City midfielder is a nailed-enough starter and they are either very expensive (Sterling) or they are going to be players that aren't super-reliable points-scorers. KDB should be 9.7m or 9.6m by the time he returns and that will be fantastic value. But I'm not sure I want a City midfielder before that, although I did seriously consider GündoÄŸan before GW2.

    9. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      -Play your own game
      -Make your own decisions by watching the games
      -Just because Ville says so it doesn't necessarily make it right. He's had to wc in gw2 so he not been right so far

  29. amsemp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Considering replacing Richarlison with a 5.5 or under midfielder and upgrading Cedric > Alonso which would mean playing 4 at the back.

    What’s everyone’s thoughts on having 4 premium defenders in the squad? I’ll have Alonso, Robertson, Mendy, PVA

    1. HammersXI
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      3/4 defenders you have there are season keepers. I would play them regardless of their fixtures. How I wish I have the same set of defenders :/

    2. Demel
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Never is probably the one now you missed the Fraser rise.

      1. amsemp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Already have Fraser so would have to Neves I reckon

    3. Four Hit Wonder
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Not a bad idea, since there are not many mids and fws in form at the moment.

  30. Tornado
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    According to sky josh king was taken off late injured....any news?

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      None on here