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Romelu Lukaku has the potential to complicate the plans of Fantasy Premier League managers in the coming weeks.

That’s because the Manchester United forward appears to be back to his best ahead of a run of favourable fixtures.

The Belgian’s underlying numbers have yielded three goals in as many matches so far in 2018/19, and five bonus points to boot.

When he was in form at the start of last season his ownership peaked at 60.2 percent in October, with his price at the time £0.8m higher than it is now.

So we’ve had a look at whether he’s worth including in our Fantasy squads again, especially considering he is backed by just 7.5 percent ahead of Gameweek 5.

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  1. FlockofSeagulls
    8 years, 1 month ago

    How many assists will Gomez get from throw ins this season? 🙂

    1. FlockofSeagulls
      8 years, 1 month ago

      😆

    2. Ten Season Wonder
      8 years, 1 month ago

      2

    3. Roy Rovers
      8 years, 1 month ago

      38

    4. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Same as Ederson.

  2. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    8 years, 1 month ago

    No Salah on WC? Starting to have second thoughts 🙁

    It’s either...

    A) Mane + Vardy
    B) Salah + Ings

    Currently on A.

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Stick with A. But don't be surprised if He comes in and does bits

    2. Roy Rovers
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B for me.

    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'd probably prefer B

    4. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Surely madness to go without Salah?

    5. Shineonme
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

  3. Ten Season Wonder
    8 years, 1 month ago

    This is how i'm shaping up for GW5... As a Spurs fan, I don't know how I've got myself into a situation where I have zero Spurs and 3 Liv against my beloved club. But hey... So I ask;

    1). Worth switching Salah to Haz?
    2). Shall I crowbar Alonso in somehow?
    -----------------------------------------
    Foster
    Mendy - Robertson - AWB
    Salah - Mane - Mkhi - Theo(i)
    Kun - Zaha(i) - King
    --------------------------------------
    Subs: Fab; Neves, Bennett, A.Smith.

    * now, I will wait until the latest possible time before deciding on what to do with Zaha & Theo, but if needs must, my two Wolves players can come off the bench.

    Advice greatly appreciated,
    For those of you still reading, thank you 🙂

    1. Touré De Force
      8 years, 1 month ago

      1) No
      2) I would look to personally

    2. The Beer Baron
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No

      Robertson + Theo to Alonso + Fraser

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I have enough ££ in th bank to do Robertson > Alonso straight But it will be for -4

    3. Roy Rovers
      8 years, 1 month ago

      ^

    4. Ten Season Wonder
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers all

    5. Shineonme
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'd wc and solve the walcott issue and also Salah >hazard
      & AWB > Alonso

  4. Scotty B
    8 years, 1 month ago

    0 ITB & 1 FT. Good to go for GW5?

    Pickford
    Cook Mendy Alonso
    Walcott Moura Dilva Mane Hazard
    Zaha Aguero

    Stekelenburg AWB TAA Kamara

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good, I'd save if your players are fit and you get the chance to.

    2. Roy Rovers
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Don’t like Cook, Walcott, Moura, Zaha, TAA or Kamara so I would WC.

      1. Scotty B
        8 years, 1 month ago

        That is a WC.
        They don't like you either

        1. Roy Rovers
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Don’t ask if you are GTG if you can’t accept constructive criticism.

          If that is a WC then please try again.

          1. Scotty B
            8 years, 1 month ago

            I can't now till January.

            Be good to know why you don't like Any of those players and what your team is 🙂

            1. Roy Rovers
              8 years, 1 month ago

              You can make changes up until KO....and I would...just trying to help.

              I really don’t think you need to see my team as it’s not about me.

          2. Jusagoras
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            8 years, 1 month ago

            In what way is it constructive criticism to say that you don't like certain picks?

            1. Roy Rovers
              8 years, 1 month ago

              As I have pointed out the players to him that in my personal opinion if he removes them he can improve on.

            2. noobPunter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Do you want him to post detailed stats to say why he doesn't like a player?

    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Don't know yet. Wait til the end of international break

    4. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, pull the trigger on that WC

    5. Totalfootball
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good if Zaha Walcott fit

    6. n-doggg
      8 years, 1 month ago

      If this is a WC then don’t think the following are good for the long term:
      Walcott, moura, cook, kamara

      I’d go shaw over TAA

    7. Shineonme
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Walcott to pedro

  5. Sj3451
    8 years, 1 month ago

    WC team below - let me know your thoughts!

    Not sure if its too early to pull trigger on Laca, could downgrade and look to bring Salah back into the team somehow.

    Patricio (Foster)
    Mendy, Robo, Alonso, (WB, Bennett)
    Mane, Hazard, Maddison, Fraser (Schurrle)
    Aguero, Ing, Laca

    1. RUUD!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Laca looking good value for the next 4 or so games

    2. Shineonme
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Downgrade laca and upgrade maddison imo

  6. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month ago

    My issue with Lukaku is I would never feel comfortable captaining him. At 11.0 that’s a risk

    1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      8 years, 1 month ago

      He is the King of the Trolls

  7. jomikijiq
    8 years, 1 month ago

    How would you rank those for GW5?

    A) Jonny
    B) AWB
    C) Mitrovic

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      8 years, 1 month ago

      BCA

    2. Shineonme
      8 years, 1 month ago

      CBA

  8. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Amazing Troy Deeney isn't in more wildcard teams.

    Joint with Aguero for shots on target + big chances

    Amazing run of 16 games coming up soon post arsenal gw7

    His only 3 tough games are all at home where his best form is

    Only in 5% of teams - that's not going to last.

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Easy option to get in GW8 if needed

    2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Keep shtum!

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Only 500/1 to win the league now.

    4. luke25
      8 years, 1 month ago

      "Amazing run of games" is pushing it

    5. Shineonme
      8 years, 1 month ago

      He wouldn't be in mine either.

  9. rodog
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Do you think Robertson will be rested for some games with Champions League? Moreno could easily play some games...

    Would Shaw be a better option at the moment?

    Also Lukaku is a lure but only way of getting him in is to swap for Aguero...

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      8 years, 1 month ago

      100%

      May fall into the same category as above.

      Rat trap.

      1. rodog
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Haha as in the Shaw/Robbo conundrum? What are thinking of doing?

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          8 years, 1 month ago

          If holding the CL full backs you definitely need a good bench.

          I've planned for this and only hold their Centre backs though even Laporte gives me a little cause for concern.

        2. n-doggg
          8 years, 1 month ago

          If I were in a WC I’d get shaw. I have Robertson now and will hold. WanB is a good backup if he is rotated

        3. Greenbackbøøg…
          8 years, 1 month ago

          What makes Shaws position so safe? Theres competiton for his position thats much more dangerous than Robbo

    2. ZACTAY
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I did a draft WC team and I swapped Robbo for Shaw. I think United will start to get it together at the back a bit now and Shaw has been their best player by a mile this season.

    3. Shineonme
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely will be tested soon

      1. Shineonme
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Rested #

  10. Totalfootball
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Every article is almost a member article !

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Elitists.

      Bring back the guillotine.

    2. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      It's like 50p a week. Like a bag of crisps

    3. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      If I’m honest if I owned the site I’d make the whole thing members only. Considering how much we get access to in terms of articles, videos and stats etc, £12.50 for a whole year is a bargain.

    4. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I always find it interesting when people complain about not getting something for nothing. If you want all access, pay the small fee.

  11. ColdRainyNIght
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Joe Hart or Rui Patricio?

    Is Joe Hart a nailed starter right now?

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't feel comfortable holding Hart. Pat.

    2. n-doggg
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Rui

    3. ZACTAY
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah Patricio

    4. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      8 years, 1 month ago

      It's Joe Hart. Avoid!

    5. Dananz
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Patricio is the safer bet but I'm considering both.

    6. Shineonme
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Patricio

  12. Jumbosausage
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Which of the following would you do? I’m holding fire for the upcoming game week but I may do A or B to get the three players in before GW6

    A Salah, Holebas, Wilson > Moura, Alonso, Vardy
    B Mane, Holebas, Zaha > Moura, Alonso, Vardy
    C stick

    1. n-doggg
      8 years, 1 month ago

      C. Not worth a hit

    2. Shineonme
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely A

  13. born4fpl
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I want go with Rui Patricio for the reason that I believe that wolves will keep more clean sheet then burnley

    1. Roy Rovers
      8 years, 1 month ago

      What’s stopping you?

  14. n-doggg
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Unless there are international injuries. Shall I roll the FT or would you make a change?

    Rui
    Alonso, mendy, Robertson
    Salah, mane, Mkhi, Fraser
    Aguero, arnie, king

    Hammer, wan-B, Cairney, bednarek

    1 FT, 0.3 itb

    1. Roy Rovers
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Arnie > Mitro or sort your bench out.

    2. pundit of punts
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Mkhi out

    3. The Beer Baron
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Roll

    4. Shineonme
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I think you need to
      Salah > Hazard
      And use the extra cash to upgrade Fraser

    5. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Roll.
      Certainly don't entertain the Salah to Hazard move.

  15. konrad.sygula95
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hi guys
    What should I do with this squad?
    Wildcard needed?

    Fabianski/Patricio
    Robertson/Mendy/Pereira/Wan-Bis/Bednarek
    Salah/Eriksen/Costa/Walcott/B.Silva
    Aguero/Zaha/King
    2ft - 0.0itb

    1. n-doggg
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I’d do Eriksen and b.silva to hazard and someone else

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I think you can run with it but I'd do Bed > Bennet to cover Rob / Mendy potential benchings.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Srry fella just read below Bed. has dropped, missed that one.

    3. Garlana
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Can you do bsilva and eriksen to hazard and Maddison or Fraser?

    4. Shineonme
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Without doubt you need to wc. Costa, Walcott, bilva, and no Chelsea players are going to kill you.

  16. Petrichor II
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Nowadays every article for members only. Thats good..

  17. ZACTAY
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Ok so my front 8 is currently...

    Mkhi Salah Moura Maddison Neves
    Arnie Aguero Zaha

    I have 0.9m in the bank and I dont really like Mkhi, Moura, Arnie or Zaha but I'm trying to save my WC for a few weeks time to give my team a real mix up. Do I just go Zaha > Mitrovic and sit on the rest for one more week?

  18. pundit of punts
    8 years, 1 month ago

    WC dilemma

    A. Salah + Wilson + Shaw + Moura

    or

    B. Sterling + Lukaku + Dunk + Fraser

    1. ZACTAY
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. yakirh
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. pundit of punts
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers both.

  19. Ten Season Wonder
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Robertson > Alonso worth a -4...?
    Here's my current team;
    -----------------------------------------
    Foster
    Mendy - *Robertson - AWB
    Salah - Mane - Mkhi - Theo(i)
    Kun - Zaha(i) - King
    --------------------------------------
    Subs: Fab; Neves, Bennett, A.Smith.

    1. Shineonme
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Just do salah > hazard then AWB > Alonso

      1. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 1 month ago

        what could go wrong....

  20. Arsenal assets
    Geoff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic

    What are you looking at doing with Arsenal assets, and why?

    With quite a few options to choose from across the side, Emery has already surprised us by resting a few players. Who are you looking at bringing in and who are you looking at selling?

    If you are on a wildcard, or if you were on a wildcard, what would your Arsenal plan be?

    Are any of the defence real options? Who is your top pick and why? Is Cech too much of a worry to go with? Midfield looks full of options - are you looking at Mkhi or Ramsey?

    And what about up front? Have you seen enough from Lacazette or Aubameyang to bring them into your squad?

    1. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Have a look at last games heat map of Laca and Auba side by side....if you still want Auba then you’re reading it wrong. Lol!

      1. Costa Nostra
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 1 month ago

        And average position by Gameweek while you’re at it....it’s quite telling of what happens when they both play together.

        1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
          8 years, 1 month ago

          it didn't stop Auba scoring.

      2. Petrichor II
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Laca is good and impressive but stiil have to wait what Emery does. Starting or be benched

        1. Costa Nostra
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Lacazette has one less attempt than Auba and has played half the minutes. Emery needs a kick in the arse if he keeps benching Lacazette.

          1. Geoff
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            8 years, 1 month ago

            I think Laczaette is on the verge of a run of starts his stats do look really nice

            1. Costa Nostra
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              8 years, 1 month ago

              I agree. If I was binging in anyone, it would be him, especially if he starts again next week. He’s in my plans for sure if I see him playing regularly. So much better value than Auba.

          2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
            8 years, 1 month ago

            I agree with this but I wonder if there are some politics involved across the team. Lacazette plays well when he comes on yet doesn't seem to start. It also seems like there is pressure to play Ozil and Cech and neither makes sense. Emery says he wants a pressing game and clearly Ozil is not the player for that (although Mkhi isn't either arguably although he did play in a Dortmund team that did this). Ditto Cech. Arsenal spent 20 million on a keeper which I know isn't Allison or Kepa money but it still something like the eighth highest amount spent on a keeper and he's apparently good with his feet. Emery says he wants a ball playing keeper but persists with Cech who looks like a fish out of water. It's not his game. So why play him unless there is some kind of pressure from elsewhere to play Cech?

    2. Petrichor II
      8 years, 1 month ago

      The reason I have Lukaku is he good enough to be Auba alongside Aguero if needed.

      Auba is the most nailed attacking player.

    3. pundit of punts
      8 years, 1 month ago

      On WC. Going with no Arsenal.

      The defense is shipping goals for fun. Cech is shaky and they probably won't look good till Koscielny returns.

      Ozil is far too inconsistent. Ramsey/mkhi?iwobi are rotation risks with EL coming soon.

      Auba too expensive for a LW player and chances of early sub. Prefer a niled on Lukaku who's in form at that price.

      Only interesting option is Lacazette at his price but need to see more of him before I commit. And, again the EL may mean rotation between him and Auba.

      Steering well clear atm.

    4. Greenbackbøøg…
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Laca really underrated option imo, decent price and he simply scores whenever he gets the chance to play. Has looked lively as well this season and sharper than auba imo

    5. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Emery hasn’t rested players, he just doesn’t know his best eleven yet.

      I’m on wildcard and previously had Auba but I’ve dumped him. It wasn’t easy as he is a player I really like, he’s finally got a goal and has great fixtures. But there are just too many better alternatives at his price at this point in time.

      To me the defence is a no go. The only reason I’d consider an Arsenal asset would be their attack because they are going to have to score plenty of goals to make up for their poor defence.

      1. Badluck Jonathan
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Agree with all this

    6. jia you
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Have Auba and will likely keep him for the next few fixtures at least!
      Not interested in their defence or midfielder in the slightest atm!

      1. jia you
        8 years, 1 month ago

        ...in saying that I do have GZ on my bench!

    7. Badluck Jonathan
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Holding Mkhitaryan for at least 1 more week. Beating Cardiff 3-2 with a late goal is hardly an unequivocal success. Still remains to be seen what Emery will settle on.

      If I was on WC I would avoid completely

    8. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Something wrong with that team. I can't put my finger on it and just can't be Arsed with 'em.

    9. TheTwelfthMan
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Getting rid of Mkhitaryan. Tempted to do Firmino to Lacazette.

    10. Aftermath
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Had auba since the beginning but shipped him for Lacazette this week, link up play between the both of them looked very good. Aubamayeng hasn't been getting into the positions you'd want a 11m forward to get into tbh.

      Defense is pretty much a no go and as long as torreira is benched for xhaka, you can't expect much from the team either from what I've seen.

    11. Mikeharbrw
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Form is too squiffy for me at the moment. Steering clear.

    12. Shatner's Bassoon
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lacazette is the front-runner for me in GW6 if he starts and performs at Newcastle. Emery can't leave someone out if they're performing - simple as that. Needs to keep getting results on the board.

      A good price for a forward in an attacking team with those strong fixtures, and is an easy move to Vardy if it doesn't work out, so for team structure he's ideal as well.

      Ozil & Auba are too expensive at the moment in my book. Ramsey is worth considering but Moura, Maddison and Richarlison from GW6 look like they could be better options in that price bracket.

      Not considering defence or GKs at all. Way better options out there.

    13. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nothing really jumping out at me just yet, but a bunch of them have potential to be good.

      Laca could be an explosive punt if he gets some good minutes, but there's a lot of uncertainty around him. Auba was someone I thought would have a golden season, but has struggled to hit top form. Until he shows signs on hauling, I'll go Kun over him easily.
      Midfield looks both uncertain and mediocre. Mkhi and Ramsey look good value if they keep playing and scoring good returns. Guendouzi is intriguing at 4.5, but has a lot of competition and is still young, plus hasn't looked threatening.
      Defence was tempting, but I won't pay premium for a defender if they can't keep a clean sheet. Monreal and Bellerin both nicely attacking though, so they could be tempting in the future - if they tighten up.

    14. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I've got Monreal and am holding but not convinced. Goal was nice though!

    15. korbendallas82
      8 years, 1 month ago

      i got mkhtaryan as replacement for Richarlison. i will sell Mkhtaryan for him again, i think.

    16. Forget Special, I am the ON…
      8 years, 1 month ago

      On a WC and definitely not holding any Arsenal player.
      at the start I had Ozil later switched to Mkhi and now want to monitor them first before signing anyone else.

      I like Ramsey if he can make no.10 role his own, rest Auba is too expensive to be playing on Wing and Laca can come good but seems like Emery has a bigger problem to accommodate everyone.

      Better wait & watch with Arsenal.

    17. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'm on a WC and i brought Lacazette. There are many reasons imo to bring him in.
      Since they leak goals for fun, they have to attack full 90'.
      They played their first full game together and I think they'll continue that way.
      If you are waiting to see his minutes, i think you are gonna miss all the points in this 2 games, then everyone will have him after Everton game. The time to own him is now imo.

      1. Goalosaurus
        8 years, 1 month ago

        He can be a good pick for more than 2 gameweeks especially in that price bracket, not many other options.

    18. Goalosaurus
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Have Mkhi and Auba from the start and going to keep. Both on shaky ground though and probably wouldn't have any arsenal if on a wildcard. Agree with general view that Laca could be worth a shot.

    19. Roy Rovers
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Only 1 I would consider is Laca but currently have 3 performing up front..

    20. Eden Wizard
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Holding Mkhi - Too cheap to ditch and, i imagine he'll come back in for that donkey Ozil.

    21. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Got mhkitaryan at the moment. He's obviously a rotation threat so probably looking to get rid. Ramsey may tempt me as he looks a more secure starter. Or alternatively may downgrade to Fraser to get funds for Alonso.

      Lacazette looks a good option but I've no way of fitting him in without major surgery.

      Defence a no go area. They may get a few goals but clean sheets will be few and far between.

    22. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Currently only have Auba, and 50/50 on whether to keep him or not.

    23. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Personally, Im avoiding until his starting 11 becomes clear (as I dont think Auba is worth 11m atm). Mkhi if he nails a spot, Ramsey if he starts showing more threat.

    24. Dickie1898
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Brought Laca in this week on a WC. Has form and fixtures, and after his performance against Cardiff surely he'll get his start. Don't see him being as much of a risk as many seem to be making out here.

      I want to get players in before they start hauling, and Laca fits the bill for me right now.

    25. Pinky Blinders
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I have Mhki, and had been enjoying watching his link up play with Bellerin develop. I think he will be back in next match since he seems like their best option on the right. If not, I will need to rethink options. Could go up to Dilva but not sure if it is worth the extra cash. GW5 will definitely be one where I am watching both Arsenal and MC closely.

    26. Dybala10
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Mhki owner and slightly worried after his past two games. Easy switch to Richarlison if he blanks again.

      Leno I’m keeping an eye on a 4.8 but no real desire for any other assets.

    27. Badgevilla
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal are terrible and even more so this season.

      I wouldn't touch them I'd rather spend the money elsewhere.

      I'd possibly get Ramsay or Laca at a push but I'd want to see some consistency first.

      I can't see Emery lasting long!!

    28. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Sold Bellerin and Mkhi this week, for a -4. Haven¨t regretted it a second, my only regret is bringing them in in the first place. The team is not playing well defensively and offensively there is no nailed player who provides good value.

    29. HNI
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Just avoid. They were a decent side in past now they are everton level team with non nailed mids and overpriced nailed striker. Its not like you missing out on anything without Arsenal. 2-3 city/liv/chel covers, one each of spurs,utd and rest budget options. More than enough to score high with less worry

    30. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Currently punting on Monreal on my WC.
      - Proven FPL track record
      - Attacking threat: assists and goals.
      - Good fixtures
      - Differential
      - No champions league to contend with.
      - Arsenal have had 13 clean sheets each of the last 2 seasons, which isn't a bad return. They are playing a new system and had 2 very tough opening fixtures. I think their CS potential is slightly better than most people seem to think.

      1. George Sillett
        8 years, 1 month ago

        All the best with that madcap scheme.

        1. Collie01
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I'd hardly call it a madcap scheme.

    31. Tinzelbat
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I am not on a wildcard but already have auba and mhki looking to bring in leno also next week if he starts this week which I think he will.

      1. Silecro
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Arsenal def is best to avoid, cardiff are on paper team with lowest chance to score against them and they conceded 2, cant expect cs against pretty much anyone else

    32. Howiedo
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I agree that their defence has looked out of sorts so far. Still, I'm interested in Bellerin for that price (5,4) with such a nice program. I have a feeling that they historically have delivered CS very frequently against weaker sides, and especially at home. Last season they kept a CS at home to: WBA, Burnley, Bournemouth, Spurs, Huddersfield, Newcastle, Watford, Stoke. Away they kept CS vs: Burnley, Huddersfield, West Ham and Chelsea. In such a poor season, I think that's encouraging, especially given Bellerin's attacking potential, and I will be monitoring him/them away to Newcastle.

  21. Petrichor II
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Rmt ...

    Pat
    Alon, Mendy, Shaw
    Haz, Dilva, Pedro to be Rich, Fraser
    Kun, Luka, Wilson

    Hamer, Wan, Bennet, Biling

    Hazard can be Salah after Gw9 with Dilva to Maddison...

    1. Roy Rovers
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Good squad.

  22. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 1 month ago

    VAR being trialed in 5 games on September 15th

    http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/11490710/premier-league-to-trial-var-this-season

    Based on the World Cup, I'd suggest this could entail penalties...

    1. pundit of punts
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Got to have Aguero,Hazard and Vardy for GW 5 now.

      Pens incoming...

    2. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Will have no effect on games being played. They are using it for testing purposes only and will have no communication with on field referees.

      1. pundit of punts
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Is that the case?

        Lol....no pens then.

        1. Costa Nostra
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          8 years, 1 month ago

          That’s the case. Will have no effect on the games. Just working out the lkinks to see if they’re ready if they decide to use it in the future.

          1. Baines on Toast...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            8 years, 1 month ago

            didn't realise this - thanks!

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I thought they weren't fully on implementing it as far as influencing decisions in game but just testing it behind the scenes

    4. TheTwelfthMan
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Except it won't be functional in games - VAR room will have no communication with the refs. It's just to see whether VAR room can handle the load of multiple games at the same time.

  23. George James
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Play 2

    A) TAA
    B) Bennett
    C) Wan Bissaka
    D) Mitrovic

    1. pundit of punts
      8 years, 1 month ago

      BC

    2. Shatner's Bassoon
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Mitrovic & Bennett.

    3. ☻ Jon Snow ☻
      8 years, 1 month ago

      BD

  24. Garlana
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Mkhi to Maddison or another option or leave it be?

    Begovic/boruc
    Alonso, Mendy, Robertson
    Pedro, Salah, mane, mkhi*,
    Aguero, mitro, king

    AWB, Stephens, peltier
    1fy, 0itb

  25. vova
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Should I get Walcott or Mkhitaryan out first? Seen some people say Walcott but if his injury isn't too bad, he has a better chance of starting and the better upcoming fixture.

    1. pundit of punts
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Mkhi out

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      8 years, 1 month ago

      walcott will be back next week and he hasn't just become a terrible option overnight, worth keeping

      1. vova
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Exactly my thoughts. Was surprised to see a lot of people transferring him out.

    3. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Wait for news on Walcott

  26. Me Spurs
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Team:hart,
    Alonso. Robbo. Mendy
    Salah. Mane. Mkh. Neves
    Arnie. Kun. Zaha

    B: hamer. Wb. Peltier. Dendonker

    Wcteam: pat
    Alonso.robbo. mendy. Holebas
    Mane. Haz. Moura
    Wilson. Kun. Laca

    B: bett. Wb. Ward. Hughes
    Wc team worth doing yes???

  27. jia you
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Armband decision between Kun & Haz is going to be a tough decision for me I feel...
    Early thoughts:

    A. Kun (FUL)
    B. Haz (CAR)
    C. Other

    1. OHYEAH
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kun

      1. jia you
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Kun baby, Oh yeah! It is currently on him but Fulham have been looking decent!

        1. Shatner's Bassoon
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Going forward they have. Defence is a bit ropey though. Conceded twice to Burnley and Brighton so reckon City could rack up a hatful.

          1. jia you
            8 years, 1 month ago

            True, hopefully but with double City defence I'd prefer a nice 2-0 with a Kun brace 🙂

    2. luke25
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'm leaning with Kun atm, but with it being a CL week I'm not 100% yet

    3. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kun

    4. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kun will probably be the popular choice and for good reason I think. Hopefully both will do well.

      1. jia you
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Hopefully both teams win comfortably to nil, that would be sweet for my team with Ederson, Mendy, Kun, Alonso & Hazard!

  28. OHYEAH
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Wildcard team... any thoughts?

    Ederson - Hamer
    Alonso - Tripp - Mendy - Robbo - Holebas
    Hazard - Mane - Pedro - Maddison - 4.5
    Ings - Wilson - Aguero

    1. jia you
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Good but a little too heavy atb imo!

      1. jia you
        8 years, 1 month ago

        also it's going to give you benching headaches!

  29. dashdriver
    8 years, 1 month ago

    On WC and currently on:

    Patricio
    Mendy / Robertson / Alonso
    Moura / Pedro / Manè / Mhki
    Kun / Kane / Mitro

    Hamer / Bennett / Billing / Wan-Bis

    Thinking Pedro > Richarlison after next GW.

    How does it look? What would you change (except destroying the team to make room for Haz or Salah).

    1. luke25
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Moura, Pedro and Mkhi is risky game time wise, I reckon Moura will keep the spot for next game but if he does nothing then Son might come straight back in

    2. Aftermath
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Why pick mkhi on a wc when he isn't nailed?

      1. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 1 month ago

        There don't seem to be any good nailed options in that price range. Pedro vulnerable to rotation with Willian, Moura vulnerable to a returning Son. Richarlison still suspended. Walcott vulnerable to snipers and mystery injuries (plus Bernard eventually).

  30. Aftermath
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this team? Any obvious faults worth a hit or wc?

    Alisson
    Mendy Alonso AWB
    Mane Pedro Moura Bilva
    Aguero Lacazette Firmino

    Hamer Duffy Stephens Bednarek

    0.0itb

    1. luke25
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely not worth a wildcard, looks good, Bednarek to Bennett maybe if you find yourself with a spare transfer

      1. Aftermath
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Need 0.1 for that move as Bednarek fell in value.