Captains
28 August 2018 2029 comments
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The Captain Poll is now open for votes ahead of Gameweek 4 and you can watch our video on the best candidates for the armband below or on our YouTube channel.

The early favourite is Sergio Aguero (£11.2m) who faces an appealing home match-up against Newcastle, a side he is very fond of.

The Manchester City striker has scored 11 goals in his last five home meetings with the Magpies and has already netted a hat-trick in front of his own supporters this season.

With the champions set for the most attractive fixture of the week, options such as Benjamin Mendy (£6.3m) will get consideration as well as David Silva (£8.5m) and Raheem Sterling (£11.0m) if he can hold on to his place.

Also with an appealing match-up is Chelsea, who host the porous Bournemouth defence in Gameweek 4. The Cherries have only allowed two big chances so far in 2018/19, although that does include facing a goal shy Cardiff and they have still conceded three goals in as many matches.

Eden Hazard (£10.6m) is obviously the standout candidate with two assists and goal from just one start and two subsitute appearances in the first three Gameweeks of the season.

However, Pedro (£6.6m) is also an option for those unable to shoehorn the Belgian international into their sides.

As ever, Marcos Alonso (£6.7m) will form part of the conversation now that he has registered a minimum of 11 points in every match so far and has had more shots on goal than any other defender.

Of course Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) has to still be in the conversation as he’s joint-top for shots amongst all players and has created more chances than anyone else.

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  1. Salarrivederci
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Townsend at 5.9?
    Welcome to my team 🙂

    How is this looking? Mane is in the team instead of Salah atm in case he rises again.

    Ryan
    Alonso - Robertson - Mendy - WanB
    Salah-Haz-Mkhi-Walcott-Townsend
    Aguero

    (Etheridge, Ings, Bennet, Kamara)

    0.6 - 0-7 ITB

    1. Typo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Would not want Ings and Kamara in my WC.
      Should have a striker at 7.0-6.5, many to manouver

  2. LewanGOALski
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Facts:
    1) Mahrez is in my team
    2) no FT in hand
    3) p**ed off on sitation with him

    What to do:
    A) keep and last chance vs NEW
    B) sell for Lucas for (-4) hit
    C) sell for Eriksen (-4) hit
    D) sell for Pogba (-4) hit
    ??

    thanks!

    1. KingOllie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      A

    2. bootsmanus
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      E) Go for Dilva

    3. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      A out of those

    4. Typo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      wC?

    5. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      A

  3. KingOllie
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Iv chosen the route of leaving richarlison on the bench for 2 Gwks.

    May god have mercy on my soul (and my TV)

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I'm not a richarlson owner but I think you may have made the right choice depending on who u got starting in his place

      1. KingOllie
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        AWB this week

      2. Benster
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        You can't fail to win with that statement really can you?

        "I THINK you MAY have made the right choice DEPENDING on who u got starting in his place"

        Sure, if he picks a duffer then you're PROBABLY right 🙂

    2. Typo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      If Walcott flops, it prob the right choice

      1. Benster
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        this, plus Pedro

        1. JustPark
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          Oh come on. Torned between those two.

          1. Benster
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 20 days ago

            You and everyone else. Just get both! 🙂

  4. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Worth getting rid of any of these duds for a hit? Have 1.5itb and no Chelsea/Spurs

    Cedric
    Patricio
    Arnie
    Hamer
    Dendoncker

    1. Typo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Arnie dud?

    2. chilli con kone
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Haha Dendoncker is a strange one

      I would say no though. Especially if you can bench him and Cedric this week. Seems more likely Arnie will play

  5. tabby98
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Bench AWB or Ings

    1. Salarrivederci
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Ings

    2. NATSTER
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Ings on my bench now. There still time to think more.

  6. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Is Kane only worth getting in now if you consider captaining him?

    1. Typo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Yes. I think you have to choose, 2 out of salah/kane/aguero.

      Kane+Aguero+mane might work, but I would not feel comfortable going without mr.capitan himself

      1. Khark
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        I’ve gone Kane Aguero Mane and also Hazard

  7. Pep says
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    @joe, I feel like you've misinterpreted Hazard love for this Bournemouth fixture.

    Here is the article:
    https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/eden-hazard-backed-himself-to-score-against-bournemouth-35607614.html

    And this is the quote:
    ''You have teams that you know before the game that you can score, or that it's your team," said Hazard.

    "I remember in France I always scored against the same teams, but if you want to be a top player, you have to score against every team.

    "It was a good goal, I like to score against them. I scored two goals against them here last season."

    It should be noted that the 2 games being referenced are away games.

    Hazard has scored 1 goal (a penalty in Dec 2016 fwiw) in 3 games at the Bridge against Bournemouth.

    In the reverse fixture, he has scored 4 goals in 3 games against the Cherries.

    Make of this what you will but I feel the stats are being used for confirmation bias a little. However, Hazard has proven in past seasons to be a more explosive fantasy option in his Home games and under Sarri, who knows what will happen.

    All in all, I feel there is no reason to look for a differential captain so early in the season and Aguerro ticks every box available heading into the weekend

    1. Random Name
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Does Aguero tick the box where Pep won't bench him after the smoking shisha vid?

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Its shisha not drugs... lloris didnt get benched for drink driving. Im going aguero with hazard as vice

        1. Random Name
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          pep might think otherwise

      2. KingOllie
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Pep is a supreme perfectionist. Kun gonna be sat on the pine for 1 week to teach him a lesson. Not like they need him vs TOON

        1. Random Name
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          Exactly

          1. Lone Wolf FPL
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 20 days ago

            You both non owners? 😉

            1. Random Name
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 20 days ago

              I'm an owner mate. I just might not captain him now

              1. Pep says
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 20 days ago

                I honestly don't think Pep will want to risk dropping more points after last weekend by dropping Aguerro. Why cause a scene like this when Aguerro didn't do anything wrong?

      3. Pep says
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Yes. City have said they won't be taking action. Its a shisha for Christ sake, I don't get why some people are acting as if he's doing cocaine or something.

        Kun has a 2 week break coming up, Pep has said he's playing the best football he's ever seen him play and after drawing last weekend, City will be motivated to score goals and Kun has quite the record against the Magpies. Considering TC myself. Leaves bench boost more open for the 2 double gameweeks and dgws are very overrated as is. Not decided yet but I'm 60/40 for playing TC

        1. Random Name
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          Disciplinary action is not the same as Pep benching him under the excuse of 'rotation'.

          1. Pep says
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 20 days ago

            Disciplinary action for what though???

            1. Salah'd n Sauce
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 20 days ago

              Honestly - this is either someone trying to deflect people from Kun or its madness. There is no way he is being punished for that. I've never heard anything so ridiculous.

              1. Pep says
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 20 days ago

                Mmm, was a guy in twitter commenting on the article saying Aguerro was a disgrace and he should be fined and compared him to Jack Wilshere smoking cigarettes while on the pis.

      4. Salah'd n Sauce
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Not following the issue with the Shisha vid. I responded that yesterday too.
        What's supposed to be the problem exactly? That he is a role model? An athlete?
        Who cares. You think a puff on that vape is going to affect his ability one bit.
        They just drew a game - theres no way he's dropping an in form player.
        That and it's such nonsense. If Pep gives that more than a seconds thought i'll be surprised.

        1. Pep says
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          This. For all we know, lots of players may enjoy shisha on their days off. I don't personally enjoy it but I know people who enjoy doing it. It's just a placebo. Better to be chillin than getting taxis to events as far as Aguerro's concerned I reckon. Less chance of injury

          1. Salah'd n Sauce
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 20 days ago

            There's been a lot of pro's who have hidden the fact that they are serious chain smokers.
            Henrik Larsson springs to mind.
            But I think people over-react to everything.

    2. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Hulk

    3. VS10_
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      For me, a player's previous record against a team should be the last thing you're looking at when deciding on captaincy. Different seasons, setups, managers, forms, etc.

      1. Pep says
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Well I captained Hazard in the away fixture last season based on this article and he scored 11pts. I don't think it's the worst way to predict an outcome, if a world class player is so confident of scoring going into a game, you can probably afford to give them the benefit of the doubt

        1. VS10_
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          You're captaining Haz because he is a class player playing against a much worse team. Not based on what he has done against them years ago.

          1. Pep says
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 20 days ago

            I wouldn't have captained him if I hadn't read the article though. Of course he is a class player but so is Kante and Fernandinho.

            There isn't a direct correlation between being a class player and providing FPL returns.

            Hazard has shown over the past 2 seasons he is an amazing player (think he has most MotM awards) but he often creates the goals from deep and isn't selfish in front of goal. His home form (from a fantasy perspective) in the past has always been better than his away form also.

            So, honestly, I did captain him in that away fixture based on his history because being a class player usually isn't a good enough reason to captain a player.

            1. VS10_
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 20 days ago

              You know what I mean by class in this context, you don't need to twist it to Kante's and Fernandinho's. 😆 What I'm saying is that a player's record against a certain team, imo, should only be a deciding factor when you're stuck on a 50-50 decision.

              1. Pep says
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 20 days ago

                But last season in Hazard's case, it came down to home form and away form more so than just his class alone. He always plays brilliantly but in the away games he was more of a playmaker assisting the assistor

      2. F_Ivanovic
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        I think it can be a small factor to consider when a decision is close (as is with Aguero/Hazard) but definitely shouldn't be the first thing to consider.

      3. Cok3y5murf
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        This.

        I don't see the relevance. It's just stats with little or no logic.

        1. Pep says
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          There is logic in the case of the away fixture. Scored twice, came out and stated he was confident he would score and he did score. He's obviously going to be feeling the same confidence next time he's plays away in this fixture.

          He didn't come out and say before the home game he knew he was going to score however so he obviously didn't have that instinctive feeling against Bournemouth at the Bridge.

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 20 days ago

            You're reading too much into it.

            You're giving the example of him saying he knew he'd score AFTER he scored in the away game, but not saying he would score BEFORE the home game.

            Anyone can come out and say after the game that they knew they'd score. That's hindsight, like me saying "I knew Boly would score, so I started him vs Man City last week". If he scored in a home game, he could just as well have said "I knew I'd score" too. Do you think he'd say "Oh I usually score away to Bournemouth, so I'm surprised I scored at home today"?

            If he actually said before that away game that he'd score and it came true, it would actually indicate some confidence.

            You're taking the word of a player who was interviewed after the game too seriously. He could've been half kidding for all you know.

  8. Upyouboyo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    I don't think Hazard will do aswell as expected. He has always been a player who's brilliant performances didn't really turn into fpl points. He is also very tightly watched by other teams so it is harder for him to score. Also he doesn't that killer instinct in my opinion, he is more of a creator. Maybe am I wrong but I would be interested to hear people's thoughts on him?

    1. Random Name
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I think you're wrong tbh - in the past i would've agreed with you but i watched him at the world cup and he's a completely different animal now

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I cant resist with chelseas next few fixtures... will see how he does cause i can afford him and then always the option to swap out once tottenham and Liverpool fixtures get slightly easier

    3. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      He is a player who is worth owning in spells when he is on ridiculous form. Definitely not a season keeper, but always worth keeping an eye on and can be fantastic for fpl at the right times. Personally I've got more important things to be doing atm.

    4. Khark
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Sarri is so attacking, he will be different ent this season

    5. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Just like Sarri said - one of the best players in the world - when he wants to play...there is a hidden message there for Hazard - Sarri wanted to make a point and get a message across...for us is basically a mine field - he can score 18, 12 and then 2, 3, 2, 6, 2 then 22, 2 etc...just like in previous seasons...

  9. Loðbrók
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Play 1:
    A) Andre Gray (Tot H)
    B) Holebas (Tot H)
    C) Fraser (Che A)

    1. bootsmanus
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      A - think Watford will get more than one goal against Spurs.

  10. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Start 2 this GW only

    A) AWB (home to Sou)
    B) Kante (home to Bou)
    C) King (away to Che)
    D) Shaw (away to Bur)

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      DACB in that order imo 🙂

    2. Salarrivederci
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      A + B
      Sell Shaw

    3. Khark
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      A and B for me

    4. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Honestly, maybe B can outscore C by some weird twist but - I wouldn’t even compare those 2.
      Would go A C D B
      (Purely as I expect A clean sheet)

  11. Champions united
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Price rise of moura and mirtro
    7.1 and 6.6 this happend today or before that

      1. Champions united
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Wasted my 0.2
        Should have done the transfers in the. Morning

  12. dloh
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    A) holebas--> bailly (-4)
    B) keep despite -£
    C) stupid to go -4 because of 0.1£ loss & ManU-risk

  13. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Torn for transfers this week after Rich red.
    Which combo scores more for the next 5GWs:
    A) Haz + Frazer (-4)
    B) Mane + Walcott

    Rest of the front 8 is:
    Salah - Mkhi - Stephens
    Kun - Tosun - King

    1. Khark
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      B

  14. Zambian FPL Addict
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    what on earth do I do with Aubameyang?

    1. nicecat
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I will keep. He has had some decent chances and their fixtures are great.

      1. Zambian FPL Addict
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        thanks Red Star Belgrade, could I trade him for Mkhi for gunner cover and downgrade to an Ings/Zaha?

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Thinking the same thing. Atm I'm keeping ahead of Aguero, which seems like madness but I used my FT to get Alonso, and think there's still plenty of potential for Auba to score big.

      That said, if he blanks again and Aguero gets points I'll have to just cut my losses and accept I made a mistake and make the swap.

      1. Zambian FPL Addict
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        that's what scares me, he blanks at Cardiff I axe him he goes on to win the golden boot. I have Kun and do not have Salah nor Kane, I have no idea who to Swap Auba for.

  15. aarrgghh
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Play two of Wilson Fraser Holebas Gündogan AWB?

    1. aarrgghh
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Currently on Wilson Gündo

  16. nicecat
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    OUT: Richarlison & Daniels
    IN: Alonso & Billing

    Yay or nay?

    1. Typo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Yea

  17. KingOllie
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    As a non Aguero owner im feeling the pressure.

    Gonna have to toss a coin on Salah or Hazard and hope they keep up with Kun, or are only a few points off

    1. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      find yourself a big sofa, Kun vs Newcastle is a bit like Suarez was vs Norwich. Hat trick incoming

    2. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I'd go Salah personally. Leicester haven't looked good, and Hazard not quite fully up to speed yet.

    3. Random Name
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Pick Lacazette. He'll relieve the pressure

      1. KingOllie
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Done and (C)

    4. F_Ivanovic
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      who do you have instead?

  18. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Hazard as a FPL option is a bit like Kane - overpriced (as for now obv).
    They both will be great options but not yet imo.
    Dont knee jerk making hits to get any if them atm. Wait and see.

    1. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      He doesn't have the end product to be FPL gold.

      Having said that, I can see Sarri turning him into a CF like he did with Mertens. Could lead to him being a better option.

    2. Random Name
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      If hazard's overpriced what does that make sanchez?

      1. Pep says
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Sanchez is different. He is completly under performing in a team that is all round completly under performing under a manager who is seemingly have some kinda breakdown at the moment.

    3. F_Ivanovic
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Don't understand why you would wait and see with Hazard - they have 2 plum home fixtures coming up and then they're away to WH which is decent but then at home to Liverpool and their fixtures turn a bit.

      Would you wait and see at the beginning of the season if Chelsea had those 2 fixtures or would you have him in to start?

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Wally also has great fix and is cheaper.
        Thats not my point and not enough to get a player. Form, VALUE, fixtures, eye test etc.

        1. F_Ivanovic
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          Form is temporary, class is permanent..

          Besides, Hazard looks to be in fine form - he's scored points every week despite only getting 45 minutes across the first 2 GW's. I have both anyway, so didn't have to choose between the 2!

      2. Zambian FPL Addict
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        FPL is all about beating your ML rivals at the end of the day swooping for a player 2-3 weeks earlier than a rival is where ML's are won and lost.

        1. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          Also those bad managers decisions (too maverick, too punty etc) esp at the beginning of the season make their rivals do good.
          It works both ways.

  19. Aubamazette
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Team after taking a -4 how’s it looking

    Pat
    Mendy Robbo Alonso Wan B
    Salah Mane Mkhi Bilva
    Aguero Zaha

    D.Gray Kamara Peltier Hamer

    1. Random Name
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      If you'd posted this yesterday people would've replied telling you to get moura

    2. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      All good 🙂 Good luck!

  20. Mr. Jenkins
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Hmm. It might be my knees, but i'm trying to squeeze anther million out of my team to make Auba-Kane on a WC.

    Foster/Fab
    Alonso, Mendy, TAA, WanB, Bennet
    Mane, Mkhi, Hazard, Cairney, Walcott
    Kamara, Agüero, Kane

    negative 1m in the bank.

    1. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Mkhi to Fraser but personally I won't. Would downgrade Kane(or Aguero if that's your thing).

    2. Khark
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Mkhi - Schurlle

  21. thorvaldsson
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    They really not going to but my boy Etheridge in the captaincy poll? A shame.

  22. tafrère
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Don't see a lot of teams with Wilson in it. Yet he's cheap, in form, with amazing underlying stats and great fixtures.

    1. Random Name
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Why do you want to see him in a lot of teams? Surely it's better not to

      1. tafrère
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        I don't want to, it's just surprises me.

    2. F_Ivanovic
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      His fixtures aren't that great and I don't trust his form to last

  23. flipflop
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Do I have:
    Team 1 - Salah, Dilva, RichorWalcott, Pedro, Neves
    Aguero, Zaha, Wilson

    Team 2 - Salah, Hazard, RichorWalcott, Neves, Cairney
    Aguero, Mit, Wilson

  24. JustPark
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Still devastated with Herrera playing Moura inside last night.

    1. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      *onside

      1. RustyBz
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        what happens when you stick a CM at CB

        1. RustyBz
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          having said that Jones, Smalling and Lindelof were a fricking joke

        2. JustPark
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 20 days ago

          Awful decision. Mourinho lost in the past glory he doesn't even care of the present.

          1. RustyBz
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 20 days ago

            In fairness, it worked during 1st half Lukaku is just a complete donkey

            1. JustPark
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 20 days ago

              Kaku is overrated(saying that since his move). Missed a sitter. Some said it wasn't his dominant foot. That's a complete bs excuse for a 70+ mil striker.

  25. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Think I may actually keep Auba on my WC. Last chance and if he fails again it’s an easy downgrade to Zaha

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 20 days ago

      You're very patient

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        I know... then again if I do Zaha over Auba I have 4.0 to spend elsewhere. It’s a vicious cycle.

        I just have the feeling if I transfer him out he’ll score a hat trick this week

  26. Crump
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    WC Team, thoughts?

    Hennessey (Foster)
    Alonso, TAA, Mendy (Wan-Bissaka, Bennett)
    Salah, Mane, Neves, Lucas Moura, Mkhitaryan
    Aguero Mitrovic (Wilson)

    Pretty satisfied, but not sure whether to replace Mkhi or Moura with Walcott?

  27. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Which is the stronger combination for my WC?

    a) Kane, Neves and TAA

    b) Zaha, Alli and Alonso

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 20 days ago

      b

    2. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      B. Alli could be someone else though. Not him at the moment.

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        This

  28. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    when is son back?

    1. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Depends on Asian Games. Previous article did mention iinm.

    2. RustyBz
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      18-21 months

      1. lespaul
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        No

    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Could be 2 years, could be couple of gameweeks

    4. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Last game is the 1st of September, then give him a chance to rest and recover after consecutive tournaments. Based on absolutely nothing but my own guesses, I'd say he might feature as a sub vs Liverpool and possibly start vs Brighton? Might be tough to get his place back 😉

  29. JamTart
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    On a WC. Should I go with Hazard or Pedro? And is Cech a good idea s a set and forget with those fixtures until Fab gets better ones?

    1. Khark
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Hazard & No

    2. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Tight budget, Pedro. Otherwise, Hazard.
      Probably. Could work.

    3. Pep says
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Man.. Arsenal are all over the place at the back. Cech is possibly the worst keeper to own in the FPL game.

      Hazard has proven before he is the better option than Pedro. Maybe Sarri can get something out of Pedro that he's been lacking in past seasons but he will be rotated with Willian, will likely only play 60-70 mins and may be reduced to 20-30min cameos in some matches. You save 4m though so there's a solid argument for both. As a rule of thumb though, probably safest to go with the guy who is guaranteed to keep his place

      1. JamTart
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Yeah I think I'll give him a miss but it seems a shame with those fixtures!

        I'll size up who else I want to bring in.

        Any big players I should definitely have in?

        I'm thinking a core of Alonso, Mendy, Robertson, WB, Salah, Haz, Kun, Wally, Mkhi, Zaha

  30. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Would you WC from this:-

    De Gea
    Coleman AWB VVD Mendy
    Richarlison Salah Silva Mane
    King Aguero

    Boruc Schneiderlin Kamara Cook

    To this...?

    Pickford
    TAA Mendy Alonso
    Walcott Mane Sikva Hazard
    Zaha Aguero

    Stekelenburg AWB Kamara Cook

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Nope, that looks like a downgrade to me

    2. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      How many FT do you have?

      First team looks good enough with one or two moves

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Wouldn't be delaying a WC, you are costing yourself price changes at the very least. If you are happy without Salah then possibly.