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After a barnstorming match between Cardiff City and Arsenal on Sunday lunchtime, the two 16:00 BST kick-offs at Vicarage Road and Turf Moor bring Gameweek 4 to an end.

Tottenham Hotspur have made three changes to the side that beat Manchester United last Monday, with Ben Davies (£5.8m), Davinson Sanchez (£5.9m) and Michel Vorm (£4.9m) – in for the injured Hugo Lloris (£5.5m) – the men to come in. Danny Rose (£5.9m) and Eric Dier (£4.9m) drop to the bench.

Sanchez’s inclusion means that Mauricio Pochettino’s side are set to employ a 3-5-2 formation this afternoon, with Lucas Moura (£7.2m) possibly set to join Harry Kane (£12.5m) in attack – as the Brazilian did in the 3-1 win over Fulham. Moura was the second-most-bought player of Gameweek 4, being drafted in by more than half a million Fantasy Premier League managers.

Watford, meanwhile, are unchanged for the fourth successive league match.

The injured Phil Jones (£5.2m) is one of three players to drop out of Jose Mourinho’s starting XI, with Fred (£5.8m) and Ander Herrera (£5.0m) forced to watch on from the bench.

Alexis Sanchez (£10.2m), Marouane Fellaini (£5.0m) and Victor Lindelof (£4.9m) earn a reprieve to the United first team, which looks on paper to be a 4-3-3 following the wing-back experiment of Gameweek 3.

United are yet to keep a clean sheet this season (having recorded a league-high 19 in 2017/18) and David De Gea (£5.9m) – the most-sold goalkeeper of this round – has the worst save percentage of all the Premier League shot-stoppers this campaign.

Having naming an unchanged team for his side’s first three league matches, Sean Dyche has rotated his full-backs, with Charlie Taylor (£4.5m) and Phil Bardsley (£4.4m) replacing Stephen Ward (£4.9m) and Matthew Lowton (£4.9m).

An injury to Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£5.9m) means that 18-year-old Dwight McNeil gets a start on the left flank.

Burnley XI: Hart; Taylor, Tarkowski, Mee, Bardsley; Cork, Hendrick, Westwood, Lennon, McNeil; Wood.

Manchester United XI: De Gea; Valencia, Lindelof, Smalling, Shaw; Fellaini, Matic, Pogba; Lingard, Lukaku, Sanchez.

Watford XI: Foster; Janmaat, Cathcart, Kabasele, Holebas; Hughes, Capoue, Doucoure, Pereyra; Deeney, Gray.

Spurs XI: Vorm; Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Sanchez, Davies; Dembele, Eriksen, Dele; Lucas, Kane.

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  1. Slitherene
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Should I be Wildcarding right now with a team like this, or should I be taking hits to get the likes of Hazard, Vardy, Dilva and Lacazette?

    Pickford (C, Vs) | Hamer (C, VsX)

    PvA (B, Vs) | Luiz (Vs) | VvD (VsX) | Mendy (A, Vs) | Tarkowski (B, Vs)

    Mkhi (B, Rest) | Mane (A, VsX) | Bilva (B, Rest) | Richarlison (Susp) Jorginho (B, Vs)

    Zaha (A, Vs) | Aguero (A, Vs, Rest) | Firmino (C, VsX)

    Any experts here, out to assist?

    I have 2 FT too, but 0 ITB!

    1. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Looks like a math problem.

      1. Slitherene
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        The reason I asked for experts. Won't be too much for someone who understands. Tried to make it a bit easier though.

        1. Oven Glover
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I’d wildcard tbh.

          1. Oven Glover
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Pickford, Hamer, Tarkowski, Mkhi, Jorginho, Firmino and Zaha if injured the main issues imo. Then there’s players I’d prefer over Luiz, VVD, Bilva and maybe Richarlison. But that’s just me.

            1. Slitherene
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Those are some major issues crossing my mind as well.

    2. Regin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      with 2 ft, dont WC. Also why d silva, vardy, lacazette- these are all punts, could or could not/

      1. Slitherene
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Oh, those might be the players giving returns in the following weeks. Vardy, might not be a punt though.

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I’d probably use your 2FTs and do a -4

      1. Slitherene
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I'm thinking on similar lines. But I'll have to get the 3 Liverpool players out to get in Haz, Vardy and a 5.5 defender.
        What do you suggest?

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Firmino > Mitro?
          Mkhi > Haz?
          Luiz/PVA > ??

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Holebas if money allows

    4. Touré De Force
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      WC for that team is madness

      1. Slitherene
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        And just 2 transfers won't do too many changes to the team..

  2. Andy Mac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Auba + Pedro > Mitro + Hazard

    Or too sideways??

    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yep, sideways. Auba could easily get a hattrick at Newcastle. Mitrovic will most likely blank. Pedro possibly back in the side again after this weekend.

      1. GambO
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Arsenal have conceded more goals than Newcastle don’t think your right Demi 6 goals they ve conceded you think on player is easily going to score 3 pffff

    2. Emmicson
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I am trying to see a way to get in Auba, you that own is trying to sell. I understand Mitro but right now cant squease him in. Pedro bring more value to a team, Hazard is a frustrating player to own. Long story short KEEP! Auba and Pedro.

  3. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Rate my wildcard team.

    Patricio
    Mendy-Robbo-Alonso
    Hazard-Mane-Silva-Fraser
    Aguero-Vardy-Mitro

    Subs: Awb, Bennet, Stephens

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

      Dilva**

    2. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Could drop Vardy down to a 7, even to Ings and spend the money upgrading Stephens to Rich who I think will keep pace with Vardy given same minutes.

      1. Bielsa's Bucket
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I also assume you'll be rolling with a 4.0 goalie

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

          Yeah 4.0 is my sub gk. Thanks for feedback Sarri. You are probably right about Vardy

  4. Jonny Sutt
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Repost
    Bilva and Micky -> Hazard and Hughes

  5. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Evening all. Would you wildcard this lot? Thanks 😀

    Patricio • Hamer
    Robbo • Mendy • Alonso • AWB • Tomkins
    Salah • Mkhi • Mané • Kenedy • Cairney
    Arnie • Aguero • Zaha

    1. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      nah, a hit should be enough

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Who would you ship matey? Cheers

    2. BAMBAA
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I think yes.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Who would you get rid of?

        1. BAMBAA
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Cairney, Hamer, Mkhi, Zaha (like you said would keep Zaha if no wc), one of Mane/Salah, maybe Kenedy too. Not sure if I would keep Arnie if I would wc now..

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Yep, see below, pretty much the ones I want rid of, although I’m not desperate right now! Hmm

          2. BAMBAA
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            But I think you got correct answer from others already..:)

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I should mention I only have 1FT and no dosh!

    4. MB10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Absolutely not... who do you want to get in ?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Hamer, Tomkins, Salah?, Mkhi!!!, Kenedy, Cairney, Zaha perhaps, possibly even Arnie and Kun 😯 very unsure at the minute though

        1. MB10
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I asked who you want to gey in for a reason, you clearly dont know so why would you wildcard. Only wildcard if you know what players you really want to get in

          Why on earth would you want to get rid of Salah and Kun...
          Mkhi the only necessity, the rest are on your bench so no need to.
          FT or -4 at most would cover it.

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks mate. Sorry misunderstood your question. Kane and Hazard are my top 2 targets!

            1. MB10
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              No worries pal ! Sorry I didnt mean to sound harsh either. Just feel wildcarding a team like yours would be such a waste

              1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                No probs! Thanks for the input. I’ll probably hang fire then 🙂

    5. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      If you weren't planning one no, looks good enough. Personally I'd like to clean up the mids a bit, rest of it looks good.

    6. Pirlø's Pen
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

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

      No, you should be good with a -4

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

    Sell Firmino for Wilson now or wait out the break?

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

      Would wait with Wilsons injury history

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Wait, allsorts could happen

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Wait out for now

  7. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Why are people rushing on selling Zaha? He has two weeks to recover

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      If I don’t WC then I’ll be keeping

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

    Time to WC?

    Foster
    Mendy TAA Smith
    Salah Hazard Mkhi Walcott
    Aguero Firmino Ings

    Bench: Speroni, AWB, Peltier, Stephans
    0.0 ib

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Probably. But it’s not the worst team

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

      No, 1 or 2 changes, and you’re good

  9. The Final Boss
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    REPOST

    Guys suggestion needed....

    Patricio foster

    Mendy robbo AWB petlier* Luiz
    Salah mane mikhi moura cairney*
    Ings Kun zaha*.

    a)Wc or not?
    B)if not should I save the transfer (0 itb).

    TIA

    1. DAZZ
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Asking to WC or keep a FT is one extreme to another, there's 0 reason to WC

    2. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      If you don't mind losing your TV then don't WC.

  10. Deeney-is-a-god
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Holebas and gray
    Or
    Fraser and cook (or other max 4.6 defender)

  11. Regin
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    on a wc. Thinking of tripling up on Chelsea now Alonso, hazard & pedro.
    Reckon pedro will start net game as willian tours usa. Also, it's a straight swap to richa if required. had to mane to accomodate hazard. Can put mane back in after gw8 if required. Dont feel like dropping salah. wat u guys think?

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Looks a good plan

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Solid plan

    3. Better Call Paul
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Judging by his last performance I think Pedro will start next match

      I’ve tripled up Chelsea on my WC I’ve gone Alonso DLuiz and Hazard

      Chelsea on a good run and they don’t look like stopping atm especially with fixtures on there side for at least the next 3 of 4

  12. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    If I win the treble of fpl, fbl, and fucl this year I’ll never play fantasy anything ever again

    1. Regin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      ok. there are more chances of u becoming the president of ur country.

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Not close in fpl lol but you never know!

    2. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Get yourself a lottery ticket

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Absolutely

  13. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Trent, Mhki, King to Alonso, Maddison and Jimenez for a -4?

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Next time it goes in! I'm happy to see a striker in those posiitons

  14. Pap Boomez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Would appreciate some views. I am debating whether to largely stick with my team or take hits to get in form players.

    I have 2FT and £0.2 ITB

    Does my team need work and if so what do you think? I’m thinking do I get rid of Tosun or stick because good fixtures; can I get Tomkins out somehow for Alonso? Etc

    DDG - Hamer
    Pieter - VVD - AWB - Tomkins - Mendy
    Salah - Stephens - Maddison - Walcott - Mané
    Tosun - Kun - Zaha

    1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Possibly Peltire & Tosun >>>>> Alonso & ????

  15. RashFraud
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Need a separate article for these "should I wildcard" posts.

  16. BradtheLAD
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What to do with this lot?

    Kepa / Hamer
    Robertson / Mendy / Kabasele / W Bissaka / Peltier
    Salah / Mane / Walcott / Mkhitaryan / Cairney
    Aguero / Zaha / Ings

    1 free transfer and 1.6 mil in the bank, should I wildcard or take a hit?

    1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      WC would seem to drastic , maybe just upgrade Peltier

  17. Bissisine
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Which player will rise and drop tonight?

      1. Bissisine
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thanx. And how do it works? When the player are on 100 target?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          More or less.

  18. darth_valdes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Question about Salah being subbed at 70min:

    Why is it being referred to as "his minutes being managed"?
    Does he have international next week?
    Even if he has, why would Klopp bothered about managing his minutes for international?
    I didn't watch the match, any chance it was because he didn't play well?

    1. Regin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      he was not at his best.but i expect him to be firing soon.

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

        If he was not at his best and Hazard is on form, doesn't it make sense to switch (not to mention price too)?

        Also, why are you expecting him to fire soon when his fixtures is getting tougher and packed (seems contrary)?

        1. Regin
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          bcoz he is class. i removed mane for hazard for the upcoming fixtures. i believe in salah.

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

            Wow bold. I’ve been a fan of Mané ever since the last CL final where he carried the team when Salah is out. My gut tells me to keep Salah (even thought my brain say no), I think I’ll likely keep him unless international injuries force my hand.

  19. KGFC
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Do you reckon Laca will start from now on? What are Laca owners doing?

    1. Nüno Vippan
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Im keeping him

    2. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'd guess most have bigger fires to deal with

    3. el polako
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Keeping.

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

      He's definitely starting the next game after his performance today and with no international football

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

    Monreal doesnt need to worry about defending when Mkhitaryan has his back

    https://twitter.com/FantasyFootyFix/status/1036322707418349575?s=19

  21. Game of Throw_ins
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Mkhi+Kamara+Stankovic ➡ Billing+Mitrovic+Holebas for -8 ? Will be priced out of it if not done soon enough. Already exhausted WC. Will give me following team:
    Cech (4.0)
    Alonso Mendy Robertson (Holebas, WB)
    Salah Mane Pedro Walcott (Billing)
    Aguero Mitrovic Wilson

  22. nevins84
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Should i WC?
    Was planning on doing it in this break, or am i ok ..

    Fab Speromi
    Mendy TAA AWB Davies Cedric
    Salah Mane Mhiki Pedro Richarl
    Aguero Zaha Ings

  23. Greyhead
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Tomkins and BSilva Out for Alonso and Seri and -4???

  24. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Think people really are using their FT on Peltier (falling) to Bennett (rising)?

    In that case, must be many very good teams with no worries...

    Or are the high falling/rising number a result of the wild carders doing this move?

    1. Nüno Vippan
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I did it last night. Had 2 ft and no need for any changes

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

        Ah, understand

    2. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Out of the frying pan into the fire.

    3. korbendallas82
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Peltier on my bench, til i wildcard. Im using tf on Pickford. If Zaha is ok.

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

        Could do Bennett, but some say there is competition for spot. Hate to go from non player to non player.

  25. ol3andre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What attacker under 8.0 is the best choice right now?

    I thinks it is pretty close in the Wilson, Deeney, Mitrovic, Zaha, Arnie range.

    1. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I like ings... Could be great value

    2. Better Call Paul
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Best choic right now in this order is

      Mitro
      Wilson
      Deeney

  26. pol
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Last poll before pulling the trigger:
    Tomkins + walcott > alonso hojberg (-4) yes or no?
    Have to pull the trigger today before being priced out

  27. XabiAlonso
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Is Pedro worth a shot instead of mhiky

    1. Better Call Paul
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Don’t trust arsenal assets right now except auba or laca

      1. XabiAlonso
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        What you think of Pedro

  28. Gringo Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Patricio/Hamer
    Alonso/Mendy/TAA/AWB/Bednarek
    Salah/Hazard/Mkhi*/Walcott*/Hojberg
    Kun/Zaha*/Mitrovic

    1FT 0.0 ITB

    Already wasted my WC, any advice lads?

  29. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Any truth to these rumours about Zaha being out for 4 weeks?

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Hard to say. I'd prefer to wait for more information, but 2-4 is likely

  30. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What is this source saying Zaha is out for 4weeks?

    Is it fake?

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

      it's a news source that assumes - so its not correct but in the end it could be

    2. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      See above. Lots of other sources giving similar estimates, but that seems to be all they are right now (At least as far as I can tell!)