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. radawson
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    A) Ryan, Mitrovic

    B) Emerson, Jimenez

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

      *Ederson

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

    4. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

    5. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

    6. radawson
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks all! Pretty conclusive

    7. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

  2. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else going with Kun Triple Captain in GW4?

    1. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      nope

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      5 I will genuinely consider but not sure we know enough yet

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I didn't realise it was a double gameweek.

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

        As DGW37 proved last year, Kane, Salah, Kun etc may have 2 fixtures in a end of season DGW but there is no guarantee they will start both games either esp if teams are playing in Europe or still in FA cup

        1. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          i'd still rather get two tickets in the triple captain lottery.

    4. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Might do. I need a boost.

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

        Aguero's record vs Newcastle.
        12 Games, 14 Goals and 3 Assists including 5 goals in a 6-1 trashing in Oct 2015

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

          So based on that, on avg you would expect him to get about 8 points - TC would net 24 on avg. Decent for sure, but not enough for me to consider it.

    5. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No. Newcastle will park the bus and are a different proposition to Huddersfield.

      2-0 maybe?

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

        Newcastle played 5 defenders away at City last year and still lost 3-1, all scored by Kun

        1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I still wouldn't use my TC

    6. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Always in a double for me

    7. Kloppage Time
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      na, saving for the double gameweeks

    8. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No, always save for the DGW

  3. Aubamazette
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Will Bilva keep his place?

    1. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I'd say so for now but could be shafted to RWB again for the plumb home fixtures

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

        He's was pretty much ineffective RWB you think Pep will play him there again

        1. chilli con kone
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          The team won 6-1 so wouldn't surprise me

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

            True idk tho I feel like he'll be dropped came of 60th min not playing great against wolves aswell

    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yes but differing positions and not great returns in most of them.

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

      You'd have to assume so but Pep is notoriously a troll.

    4. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Probably his place but not his position

  4. chilli con kone
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Would you wildcard this?

    Hart / 4.0

    Mendy / Holebas / Boly / Daniels / Wan B

    Salah / Mane / B.Silva / Mkhi / Gunnarson

    Kun / Zaha / Arnie

    Obviously concern is Hart and the defence. Also some questions over Arnie and B.Silvs as well as not owning Alonso, Robertson, Hazard etc.

    Not in the worst position but doesn't seem much point in holding onto the first WC?

    Thanks.

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

      Nah, midfield and front 3 looks fine to me

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

      You could end up without any playing goalkeeper in gameweek 4. Otherwise, I don't think you have enough problems to wildcard.

      1. chilli con kone
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Have 1 FT still which I guess I will have to burn on Hart. Might come down to whether Arnie is fit.

        Cheers for the advice

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

      I’d possibly WC and freshen up to be completely honest.

      Not horrendous though

    4. McSauce
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      WHY?

      You whole frontline is playing and scoring.

      Mendy holebas are 3rd and 4th in total scores for DEF

      Silva and Myki strong cheaper alternatives -

      1 Sub if your unsure do Mykhi to Walcott or Lucas Moura

      Aguero (c) and Log out

      1. chilli con kone
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        You're right and most likely I will just leave it. Hart will have to go on my FT and if Arnie is injured I don't really have a good option coming off the bench.

        Guess I have never really valued the first WC and don't want to fall behind on points and price changes when alot of others are

    5. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Wait a week and see how this GW goes, then if needed use the Intl Break for your WC if you still feel it is needed.

      1. chilli con kone
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Seems sensible. Cheers

  5. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    After letting myself (intentionally) get priced out of Rich to Wally, I dreamt that the latter scored a hattrick in the first half vs HUD. The third goal was a beautiful under-the-wall free kick into the bottom right corner. Think it was with his left foot though.

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

      haha, I'd be happy with those jammy points

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

      Yes please

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      You know you gotta get a life when you start having about FPL 🙂

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        *dreams about

  6. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    3 weeks in and all my budget and mid priced picks from GW1 have been near on perfect (Walcott, Pedro, Alexander Arnold, Shaw, Holebas) while the premium options I chose completely let me down (Auba, Firmino, Sanchez)!

    Sanchez + Firmino both gone, hoping Auba starts to return!

    1. Chromehound
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Not to needlessly make you uncertain, but Firmino was so so unluckly not to score last game 😛

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

        True but likewise Aguero was so unlucky not to score against Wolves with 2 shots hitting the post.

    2. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Similar story to me really! Other than getting Kun and Mane right.

      Holebas has been a cheap revelation for me after being an unreliable card magnet last season

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

    To wildcard or not to wildcard?

    Rui / Steklenberg

    TAA / Vestergaard / Tomkins / Hadergjonaj / Wan Bissaka

    Salah / Bernardo / Moura / Walcott / Maddison

    Aguero / Aubameyang / Ings

    Currently sat unbelievably at 3.1m so need some big scores fast!

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      That defence alone says you need to wc

    2. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Difficult, that defense is a bit dodgy but the rest is fine. I would say wait until next week and do it in the Itnl Break. Think you do need at least one premium defender, probably two.

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

        Cheers - I think I’ll see what knocks people pick up in the international break and wildcard from there

    3. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I would based on the defensive imbalance. It's not a shocker of a team though. All 3 forwards could pull big scores and you have form players in midfield

  8. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Walcott, Mkhi or Moura?

    1. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I think Walcott - will definitely play the next two as Silva loves pace. Strong home games as well.

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

      No wrong answer here.

      Walcott our the 3 for me

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I went for Walcott as I didn't have any extra money (Richarlison replacement) but Mhki looks the best option to me.
      Walcott and Mhki have great fixtures which is why I would rank them above Moura.

    4. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Walcott, in the end you probably want Rich back so Walcott has the best short term fixtures.

    5. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Mkhi for me. Seems nailed this season and isn't getting subbed early anymore

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

    really I'm hesitated and don't know what to do

    already on -4

    foster fabianski
    alonso mendy arnold boly bissaka
    salah mendy bernardo mkhitaryan gray
    aguero tosun kamara

    any suggestion plz?

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

      Bench Foster boly TAA and Kamara

      Decent 11. What’s the issue ?

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

        don't have willy and also hesitated to play arnold or gray 🙂
        do u think leicester will score agianst liverpool?

    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Why do you want to do anything else this week?

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

        don't have willy kane moura 🙂
        all people are talking that they are a must in our teams

        1. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          If you try to get all the top scorers from the week before in every week then you'll never get anywhere.
          I have none of those players and I definitely will not be taking a hit this week.
          Your squad looks fine this week.

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

            thanks mate 🙂
            good luck

            so play gray or arnold?

  10. ewangri
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    The main reason that I'll be captaining Aguero over Salah is the 1230 kick-off for Mo!

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

      I would normally laugh at such posts, but after watching Kun last week I'm in agreement! Killed my Saturday buzz!

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

      Always a killer

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Aguero did alright a couple weeks ago in an early kick off

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

        Nah, that was Sunday mate, different story altogether!

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Oh yeah forgot sorry hen I will agree

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

        Sunday early kick off different to Saturday

    4. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Agree, hate an early kick off

  11. nelluckram
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    So i really wanted to have 2FTs for the international break...

    Hart
    Alonso, Mendy, Robbo, AWB
    Salah, Mane, Mhki
    Aguero, Arnie, Wilson

    Hamer, Peltier, Hudson-Odoi, Richarlison

    1FT, 0.05 ITB

    A) Save transfer and keep Rich (then start Wilson or AWB?)
    B) Rich -> Walcott/Pedro/Other
    C) B & Hart -> Hennessy (-4)

    I'm not sure if it's worth using 2 transfers to get out and then back in again. Neither keeper is nailed. Any help appreciated

    1. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      With the money ITB you could get Moura for Rich? Otherwise I would go B with Walcott, actually I have almost exactly the same team and did the same.

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

    Hazard loves a bit of BOU!

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      5 in the last 6 meetings but 0 in the last 2 games.
      Maybe he doesn't love playing them anymore?

      1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Scored away vs them last season no? Was a Morata assist

        1. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          You are correct but that was 3 games ago.
          Last two were 0-3 in the league and 2-1 in the cup.

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

        Just think BOU will attack (unlike Newcastle) and Haz could benefit big time!

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Think he slightly edges kun in captaincy.Newcastle look stubborn tbh tho kun has a great record vs them

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

        I think it's very close between them. Before I watched Newcastle v Chelsea, I was seriously considering the TC chip for Kun this weekend! But Benitez and his tactics have put me off.

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

    we will definitely park the bus against city - but I've a feeling after watching the huddersfield match that pep has been working out a system to counteract this - bilva/walker/mendy being given the rein to be far more creative and attacking without having to rely on much defensive duty.

    I don't think we'll get hammered, but think we'll do worse against city than Leicester do against Liverpool.

    kun for me at the moment

    1. International Richard
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Insightful post. Always interesting to hear the opinions of city opponent fans

  14. JoeSoap
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    A. Peltier>Bennett
    B. Richarl>Pedro/Other (hav 6.6)
    C. Save (will leave no playing subs)

    FAB (Foster)
    Robertson, Mendy, AWB, Alonso (Peltier)
    Salah, Mane, Richarlison, BSilva (Odoi)
    Aguero, Ings, Zaha

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

      B

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

        Thanks

  15. JONALDINHO
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Patricio
    Mendy • Robertson • Bissaka • Bennett
    Salah • Hazard • Mane • Moura
    Kun • Arnie
    (Hamer / Kabasele / Stephens / Kamara)

    Was trying to fit in a midfield of Haz/Salah/Mane and came up with Bilva, Richarlison, Zaha and Peltier to Hazard, Moura, Kamara and Bennett and 4-4-2. Will take a -8 hit however. Mendy and Robertson always play and then a three way rotation for 2 spots. Thoughts?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I’d wildcard and sort it out properly or save

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

      I don't like any team with Hazard on it because I think it's waste of budget.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        You can balance it easily but you will have to restructure most teams here entirely

  16. Konstaapeli
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else enjoying the Mourinho meltdown?

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Always love it

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

        Long may it last!

    2. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yep!

    3. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, but I feel bad about it.

  17. Shatner's Bassoon
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Aguero - Arnie - King is a troublesome old front-line this week. Done my FT already as well so would be a hit for any more moves.

    Zaha so tempting as a -4 transfer for either of those non-Kun lads though.

    1. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      If Arnie is ruled out I might do Zaha for a -4 considering the fixtures.

    2. Dybala10
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Didn't sound too serious but Mitro or Zaha tempting for a -4 for me too.

  18. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Pretty happy with my team, taken a hit. Thoughts ?

    Patricio
    Robertson Azpilicueta Mendy Wan-Bissaka
    Hazard (VC) B.Silva Mkhitaryan Mane
    Zaha Aguero (C)

    Foster King Hughes Tomkins

    0 ITB

    Worried about no Spurs assets

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good I wouldn’t be worried for a couple weeks yet

    2. captainjilflex
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      not sure about azpi? chelsea defence a bit suspect and not getting alonso attacking returns. Bilva getting played oop alot now reducing his potential. Also have you checked on Tomkins injury? not bad but i think could do with a few alterations. If your worried about spurs could put lucas in for bilva. kane or alli would probably require more hits

    3. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Looks fine to me. Would consider playing King over AWB but it's not cut and dry.

      Which Spurs assets are you looking at?

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Trippier and one of Moura Alli or Kane

        1. Shatner's Bassoon
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Trip is tempting but frustrating having a 6.0 DF who isn't nailed, especially when you know he can score/assist when he plays. Impossible to predict that fullback roulette.

          Mane to Alli the easiest route but then you're without Liverpool attacker which isn't ideal.

          Kane would necessitate a wildcard i think.

    4. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Save, you cannot have ALL the must haves.

  19. captainjilflex
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Rich>Lucas worth -4???

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Probably yeh

  20. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    "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."

    As ever
    Now that

    These phrases are incompatible

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah well it is just football writing after all I never expect great literary work

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Its every single article though, sensationlist phrases that disagree with each other, incorrect background info etc

        Its basic stuff

        1. Podge
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          So are full stops 😉

    2. ScratchingTheMud
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      There's no need to be a ****

  21. tafrère
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Do you look at ownership to make your team ?

    I mean, currently, Hazard has 14.1% ownership, and that's the main reason I don't want him near my team. I feel like £10.0+ players need to be at least at 20-25% ownership to be considered. Otherwise, they're too expensive differentials and much more of a risk than anything else.

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      How does ownership affect his score?

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Lol

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

        I don't look it that way. I just feel like an expensive player with low ownership is not a risk not to own. While an expensive player at 25%+ ownership could kill your rank every week if he goes big. That's why I think it's too risky to invest a lot of money in someone like Hazard right now, since it affects your entire budget. Alonso for example is much more essential, since he sits on 30%+ ownership. And yet Hazard could easily outscore him this week and the following weeks. But I just feel going for big hitter differentials is not the way to go.

        1. Podge
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Equally if the low owned players do well they shoot you past the masses.

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

            I know, and that's why I like budget differentials. I just think it's too much of a risk when it comes to heavy hitters.

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

      Oh now you’ve gone and done it...

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Back to the drawing board for you, sir

    4. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Just get the players you think will score you the most, pretty simply isn't it

    5. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Ben: “Ignore ownership. Ignore overall ownership. Ignore ownership in your forum/social media bubble. Whatever deficit you could be facing after three Gameweeks is easily recoverable over the remaining 35. Get the players you think will score the most points. Other managers will make mistakes. The ‘template’ will change over time. Play like you’re in front.

      “When considering the rank impact of a ‘differential’ relative to a ‘template player’ with slightly higher expected points, think of a bell curve with an average just to the left of zero. Don’t let your eyes be lit up by the shiny area under the curve to the right of zero, which represents a lower-than-50% chance of a ranking boost, without sober recognition of the larger area to the left of zero, which represents a greater-than-50% chance of a ranking tumble. This also makes for great chat at dinner parties.

      “Differentials can be fun, but, if you’re interested in results alone, I don’t think there’s much of a case for getting them until after Gameweek 30. Make your peace with having highly-owned heavy hitters, because if you don’t have the leader of the captain poll in most weeks, you’re in for a train wreck of a season.”

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

        I'm not really praising the template, I'm just speaking of the 2-3 players (out of 15) at £10+ more in your team, that's different.

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

    We all know which players performed last week, e.g. Walcott and Moura.

    But which HAVEN'T done much yet and you expect them to break out in following GWs?

    I need to get back in the game. Help.

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

      All about Hazard this week my man.

      Salah - 5
      Mané - 6
      Kun - 1
      Hazard - 21

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

        Garden of Eden on saturday 😎

      2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Capping him over kun tbh.Gotta trust it man come what may

    2. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Possibly Gross with his greaat run of fixtures

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Become a member and you can take a look at the stats tables

    4. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Eriksen maybe, Sterling if he gets a run in the team, Firmino a possibility too

    5. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Well that's the trick isn't it? If I knew that I wouldn't be on here.

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

        What a plonker!

    6. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I quite like D.Silva for the next few weeks.

      City’s only creative midfielder. People will say that’s not true but without KDB I can’t see City starting a game without him.

  23. moz_1983
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I'm a bit stuck at the moment, so any advice would be very appreciated.

    I'm thinking of getting rid of Tomkins and Rich due to their imminent price drops, but need to get rid of Peltier as well. I'm giving Lacazette another chance as I'm convinced he'll be brought in to front up a front three with Auba soon. Thoughts?

    Patrício - Foster
    Mendy - Robertson - Tomkins - Wan-Bissaka - Peltier
    Salah - David Silva - Richarlison - Maddison - Cairney
    Kun - Lacazette - King

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Why would you sell Tomkins? He has great fixtures.
      Peltier is a problem for when you have no other transfers.
      Just change Richarlison to whoever you think is the best replacement.

      1. moz_1983
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        More because he's about to drop in value and may miss the next game (judging by how Roy described his injury). True though, I'm reluctant to sell but I figure he may miss one match.

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      If my 9.5m striker was always a doubt going into every game, he would be out of my team straight away. Mitrovic, Zaha and others are much better options

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

      Well if you already decided to play the patient game, don't ruin it now by making unnecessary transfers.

  24. Upyouboyo
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Is Richarlison, Mahrez and King to Lucas Moura, David Silva and Mitrovic worth a -8?

    1. moz_1983
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I'd keep King.

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

        He won't get returns though. All he did was score a penalty and he doesn't look threatening at all.

    2. Peter Ouch
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No for -8

  25. olidooley
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Gtg here?
    Rolling the FT is ok?

    Fabianski
    Mendy Robertson Tomkins AWB
    Salah Mane B Silva Mkhitaryan
    Aguero Arnie

    Foster Cairney Ings S Cook

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good mate and I was hoping to have 2fts after the break will be good to have

  26. dilksymatey
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I've just played my wildcard even though I'm 32k in the world. Am I an idiot?

    1. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Will let you know next week.

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Pre WC team?

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

        DDG
        Robertson - Mendy - Shaw - Luiz
        Salah - Mane - Bilva - Richarlison
        Mitrovic - Aguero

        I really wanted to get Alonso and Moura in. So I'm now:

        Hennessey
        Robertson - Mendy - Shaw - Alonso
        Salah - Mane - Bilva - Moura
        Aguero - Mitro

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Sorry but tbh that seems like a waste to me.

        2. Dynamic Duos
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Luiz is a good pick and Richarlison to Walcott and you would of been G2G

  27. white lightning
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Which 2 would you play:
    (a) Shaw
    (b) WB
    (c) Jimenez
    (d) Wilson

    Currently I'm on (a) & (b)

    Thoughts & thanks

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

      CD

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

        I have a feeling Jimenez will break out, Wilson might do something despite playing Chelsea, W-B won't get that clean sheet, and neither will Shaw.

        I could be completely wrong though.

  28. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Emery doesnt have a good track record of managing stars.

    Poor Ozil.

    Not that I feel in anyway sorry for him.

    1. ScratchingTheMud
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      *any way

  29. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Is Wilson the real deal this season? Got burned by him too many times last season

    1. moz_1983
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I opted for King this year after going with him (on and off) for the past 3 seasons as my go-to 3rd striker. This start to the season has been annoying.

  30. Ohh1454
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    King > zaha worth a hit ?

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

      i don't think so

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

      I got Zaha in purely to fund another transfer... I don't think it's worth a hit to get him in - he's looked far from essential so far. Are you forced to play King this week if you keep him?