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Phil Ampleford’s stellar run of six straight top 10,000 finishes, including two inside the top 1,000, was brought to a sudden end in 2017/18 when he finished 95,198th in the overall rankings.

Undaunted, he reflected on mistakes made that year and is back on track in style in the current campaign, nestled inside the top 3,000.

In our second Meet the Manager interview, Phil chats to Joe about the strategies that have earned him so many high finishes.

He also reveals what went wrong last season and how he has learned from mistakes made.

In addition, he finds time to look in-depth at his current successful squad and offer advice to other Fantasy managers about how to do well in 2018/19.

A flexible approach and close attention to defender selection, both expensive and cheap, looks key to success this time around as Phil aims to bounce back from last year’s disappointment.

The chat with Phil is available to view on Youtube here and in the embedded video below.

The first Meet the Manager video, featuring Nick (aka Triggerlips) can be viewed here.

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  1. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Would anyone here do Mane to Richarlison for free or no?

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sure

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Maddison is the flavour of the week for most. Mahrez after his good showing recently becoming an option? Have a decent bench to cover rotation?

      1. Nascimento
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        You've just called Maddison flavour of the week and Mahrez, who has started 2 games all seaspn (neither of them recent) a good option. Just so you're aware.

        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          He is flavour of the week considering he is the most transferred in player so far. A lot of people on here have been talking about bringing in Maddison last gw and this gw. I was enquiringly about Mahrez not saying he was flavour of the week.

          1. FPL Blow-In
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            *enquiring

        2. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I actually asked if Mahrez was becoming an option, never called him a good one either. He started the game yesterday also.

      2. adam28193
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I'm not keen on Maddison this week

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes , easy decision IMO.

      I’ve done Salah to richarlison....

      1. yakirh
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Salah to Richarlison easy decision??

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Salah to rich wasn’t an easy decision, but it was part of a two move which involved Wilson to Kane (c).

          I’d find Mané to rich easier than Salah to rich for sure.

      2. Licious Lizard
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Lul wot?

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Did Salah to rich, Wilson to Kane (c).

          Live a little 😉

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

    Salah, Hazard, Mane. Who would you remove to bring in Richarlison?

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mane

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Just posted it above. Maddison and Mahrez tempt me also though. Richarlison has some tough fixtures after the next 3, which are not as easy as they look either, and Evertons form is not great.

    3. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mane

    4. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      One of Salah or Mane.

    5. Little Frank
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'm in the same boat and I think I'll stick. Mane just as likely to get returns as Richarlison.

  3. Yankee Toffee
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What to do with Lukaku?

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

      Keep for West Ham at least and see what happened it’s fav fixture

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Agree with this. Easy to upgrade to Kane or drop to Auba/Laca after.

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

      good stats, keep

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Captain him.

      He ALWAYS bloody scores against us 😆

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        There is that, but I'm just hoping the turmoil within the club can give us half a chance 😆

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I’m not writing us off. I think the players are starting to click with Pellegrini now. The 8:0 win last night may have been against an easy opposition but its only going to add some much needed confidence.

          I see a 2:2 draw vs Utd. Lukaku brace of course 😆

          1. G-Whizz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            We put out a second string side so that 8-0 doesn't really relate to our first team...

            1. Eden Wizard
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Antonio & Lucas starting surely suggests Arnie is back

              1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Pretty sure he’s back.

                He’s back in training and most of the changes to last nights squad will be with the Utd game in mind.

                A good insider to follow at West Ham is ExWHUemployee.

            2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              I know, I just hope it gives the club a bit of well needed confidence. Even If it just helps people like rice, Antonio, Snodgrass, Perez etc.

              We’ll see though!

  4. AppleDunk
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Mendy, Neves, Ghezzal (don't ask) --> Trippier, Richardlison, Fraser (-4)

    yes / no?

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Stick with Ghezzal now that Gray is injured?

      1. LosBlancos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        this

      2. AppleDunk
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure abt Ghezzal. Would rather losing him than Neves?

    2. Eden Wizard
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Ghezzal or Pereira will get a starting midfield spot now

  5. LosBlancos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    How many of you think going Aguero > Kane (C) on a WC will pay off?

    Aguero's next 6 aren't amazing. Even Brighton shouldn't let in more than 4 goals, and Sterling / Sane should be in on some of that. I see both strikers as having a similar ceiling. But then Kane has Cardiff at home.

    Considering this atm:

    Patricio / Fabianski
    Alonso Doherty Trippier / TAA WB
    Hazard Son Richarlison Kenedy / Maddison
    Kane(C) Lacazette Mitrovic

    Am I going to hit gold, or am I heading for disaster?

    1. mosmof
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      City have Brighton and Burnley at home in their next three fixtures. You really want to avoid completely for a Spurs double up in attack?

      1. LosBlancos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Plan to change Kane and Son to Arnautovic and Salah after Hud and Cardiff.
        Burnley seem to be finding their resilience again.

        1. mosmof
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Follow your gut. If you feel Spurs assets are better than City's in the next 3, go for it. I just don't feel they are playing well enough to warrant a triple up. Good luck. I like the Son pick.

          1. LosBlancos
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I agree they aren't, it's just that Cardiff and Hudersfield are horrible. Perfect time for Spurs to rebound and Kane to find his form I think.

            High risk, hopefully high reward.

    2. Eden Wizard
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      City are fixture proof.

  6. rjcv177
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Evening guys

    A) auba to kane
    B) mane to haz
    C) mendy to trippier/doherty
    D) all for a hit

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      D, Trippier - but you should have both ideally

      1. rjcv177
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        That's my man lol all in for fun
        Thkx and GL

        1. LosBlancos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I think it will work too 🙂

  7. EgyptianKing
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Please help me find a good combo (max 2) of subs to take 2 of the following out: David Silva, Moura and Mendy.

    0.3 in the bank

    Cheers all mates

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Moura and Silva have very good fixtures this week. Could hurt you if they play.

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        True. But not confident at all they’ll start. I already thought of taking both out and bring Bernardo and Son in lol

        1. Aubaaaaa
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          But bernando and son have equal risk of rotation as compared to moura and Silva.

          1. EgyptianKing
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            True, true. Ultimately it is a game of probabilities, and both Son and Bernardo seem, for this GW in particular, being better positionned to start and maybe haul

            1. Aubaaaaa
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              You’re right

  8. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    @Philman as you are online giving advice your thoughts would be appreciated. What are your thoughts on Mahrez? Still too early to jump on with 3goals in 2games? Is the city midfield too much of a minefield and we should just avoid ? Have a solid bench to cover rotation.

    1. Philman
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Well, we all thought Dilva was as nailed a City midfield asset as there could be. Also, Mahrez does tend to come on for some minutes, making the solid bench irrelevant. He has had minutes every GW. It's hard to make a case for him with so many other good midfield assets available.

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Hi Phil. Thank you for your insights.

        And Dilva, what is your opinion on him? I currently have him and I am honestly clueless on what to do - keep or sell. You think he may start?

        1. chaser123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          With City mids, I think it is worth looking at points per game rather than points per mins. We know they will get rotated, and if they don’t start, they will likely come on as a sub....as such we need to determine whether occasional rotation is worthwhile

          1. EgyptianKing
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Bernardo being the cheapest of them and having some decent attacking points may be better than Dilva. But taking Dilva out for a 4 hit can hurt me a lot

        2. Philman
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I am keeping, but I am a little worried he won't start. However, after a complete rest at the weekend, 60 mins yesterday, and then another rest seems unlikely? It's hard to second guess, so it's hard to call, but I feel I would highly regret getting rid if he did start and haul. I am tempted to sell in GW8 for a punt if I decide to WC in GW9.

          1. EgyptianKing
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Thank you Phil! I really hope he returns some points.

            Relatively to Mendy and Moura, any thoughts? I am thinking of taking both out and bring Richarlison and Walker in for this GW.

            Would that be a good move?

            Thank you for your analysis. Appreciate it

            1. Philman
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              I would wait on Mendy news. Rich certainly seems like an understandably popular move this week, although Moura could do well in the next couple of weeks. I would also look at the cheaper defenders on offer at Wolves and Newcastle, or Trippier if Aurier is injured.

              1. EgyptianKing
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                And with those fixtures, Trippier is in fact a good alternative. Considering both subs, I would be settled with the following for GW7:

                Patricio
                Alonso, Robertson, Trippier
                Mane, Hazard, Rich, Maddison, Dilva
                Kun, Wilson

                Hamer, Bissaka, Holebas, Kamara

                Thank you for the helpful insights Phil!

      2. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for the input. Appreciate it.

  9. GuillermoDickero
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I understand Kane on his day is in the top few players in this game.

    But are people looking to get him in just for the easier fixtures whilst Salah plays Chelsea and City?

    Spurs have hardly been in great form, neither has Kane....

    Interested to hear people’s logic

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Perfect time for him to find his form. Started looking sharp at the end of the Brighton game. Even he said it himself.

    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I see no reason why Liverpool vs City/Chelsea shouldn't both end up in goal fests....defenders may be a problem though.

      Kane is one of the best strikers in the world who has been playing kak...but normal service will resume again soon...you can be sure of that.

      ...but you probably already know all that...

      1. LosBlancos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Because Liverpool has a solid defense this time around?

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          They do indeed...but that doesn't mean Chelsea and City won't score against them.

          1. LosBlancos
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I expect 2-3 goals in each of these games

            1. Dr Dream
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Probably ..but both games easily capable of a couple of more goals.

              What i'm saying is that from an attacking point of view I see no problem with having attacking FPL players from any of those teams.

              Kane will be a good pick but Liverpool, City and Chelsea will score goals despite the tough fixtures against each other. They're attacking teams who play for goals.

  10. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Salah + Ings > Richarlison + Kane (-4)?

    1. King Kun Ta
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would!

    2. King Kun Ta
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Did Salah & Wilson -> (C)ane & Maddison for a -4 myself....

  11. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    That was really helpful.It would be nice to see Phil,Nick and other managers live in the scoutcast.

  12. Jay_
      7 years, 2 months ago

      These videos are great. Shame the article came out so late. Hopefully a new one don’t come out too early tomorrow. Thanks Phil.

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I found it a great watch!

    • Jay_
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Patricio
        Bellerin Shaw Alonso
        Fraser Silva Hazard Sane
        Jimenez Aguero Aubameyang
        (Hen Bennett AWB Schneid)

        1 FT, 0.3 ITB

        A) Save FT
        B) Silva > Richarlison (funds Kane next week)
        C) B plus Aub > Kane -4 now (allows a clean slate to save next week, which allows taking 2 FT into International break by saving next week)

        Silva and Aub both have tasty fixtures but Rich is long term and Kane next week is a must for me. Really confused.

      • mazkills
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Front 7:

        Salah Hazard Fraser Richarlison
        Aguero King Mitro

        a) save transfer
        b) King > Ings (kind of lateral)
        c) Salah and King > Maddison/Bilva and Lacazette

      • Monya Meow Meow
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        So the plan is to do Mane > Rich with my FT this week and start this team:

        Patricio
        Robbo Alonso Doherty
        Salah Bilva Rich Fraser
        Kun Mitro Zaha

        Foster AWB Neves Peltier

        This will give me enough in the bank to do Bilva > Hazard next week.
        I think Rich will outscore Mane this week.

        Sounds good or am I missing anything? Thanks!

      • Yoshioka
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        If Alli and Lamela played 90 mins tonight, who are people assuming (if anyone) is starting ahead of Lucas alongside Kane and Son?

        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I’m hoping Lucas will start...

          1. Yoshioka
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I wasn't too hopeful, but given they'll play a 4231 with two of Lucas/Son/Lamela/Alli either side of Eriksen behind Kane, I actually reckon he could/should start.

      • Gentlemens club
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Hey guys. Not happy with my team for this coming gw. I've done Mendy -> Trippier.
        Should I take any hits? Still got my wildcard but I don't want to use it just yet.

        Patricio
        Doherty Robbo Trippier Alonso
        Salah Mane Bilva Fraser
        Aguero Zaha

        Foster/WanB/Cairney/Kamara

      • JasonG123
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        How crazy is this -4: Mane and Zaha to Kane and 4.3m (then play PvA who otherwise would've been benched).

      • FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Dare I mention 😯 Ozil as an option with Arsenal hitting form and decent fixtures? Or is Ramsey a better option for a mill cheaper.

      • JamieC180
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        YOU HELP ME PLS YES I IN BIG TROUBLE

        Team:
        Fab
        Mendy, Alonso, Robertson
        Pedro, Salah, Hazard, Neves, Fraser
        Aguero, Mitro
        (Foster, AWB, Kamara, Peltier)

        I have 2 FT and 1.6 ITB for Neves to Rich.
        But Mendy and Pedro have me scratching my head.
        Any help appreciated, boys!

      • Dr. Ante Pavlovic
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        What do you think about this?

        Ederson
        Trippier, Doherty, Alonso
        Hazard, Richarlison, Fraser, Maddison
        Kane(c), Aguero, Mitrovic

        Bench: Stekelenburg, Fellaini, TAA, WB

        Getting Salah back for gw9

        1. Brian950
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Same starting midfield as me. Hopefully we get some big returns this week. I like the Kane punt as well. Defo captain next 2 weeks.

        2. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Oh aye...very good...

          Get rid of Fellaini though

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

          it so good mate, what points and rank are you now?

          1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            415, 25k OR

        4. Danno - Emre Canada
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Looks like 10 of my starting 11 so amazing. Best of luck!

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

        ok this how the -4 will work in my team

        Kane(C) and Aguero -4 v Salah and Aguero(C)

        1. Bat Man
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Could work, likely one that will be close either way. Kane C could be huge, but Salah can also do v well in this game

      • Licious Lizard
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        So... Price experts, will any price changes happen before Friday?
        Currently
        Walcott:
        FPLstats: -53.2 vv
        FFfix: -53.3 ::: -0.20%hour

        Richarlison:
        FPlstats: +39.3 ^^^
        FFfix: +38.1 ::: +0.80%/hour

        Thanks !

        1. Klein
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I am no price expert but solely based on maths from that calculation if it stays at same rate
          Richarlison will require about 75 hours to rise and walcot about 96hours to fall. But rates can change quickly so watch out

          1. Licious Lizard
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers, Klein.
            I’ve been trying to follow the prices fairly close this year, but neither site seem very accurate yet.
            Hopefully they’ll last until Friday pressers

            1. Klein
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              The main problem is now we have over 5mil players playing. So things can change really fast. Hopefully stays the same

      • JasonG123
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Worth a -4 for Mane and Zaha to Kane and 4.3m (then play WB who I was previously benching)?

        1. Licious Lizard
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Not for me.
          But it all depends on your own views on Kane.
          Zaha can easily outscore AWB by 6 points this week and Then you are betting on Kane to outscore Mane by 10 + using an FT.
          For 2 weeks before you want to an opposite move

      • FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Rank these 5 players, in your opinion, from best to worst potential wise for the coming few weeks.

        1) Alli
        2) Eriksen
        3) Ozil
        4) Maddison
        5) Richarlison

        1. Licious Lizard
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          5
          2
          4
          1
          3

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

          Alli Rich Erik Madd Ozil

          1. Licious Lizard
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            My reasoning for Alli being so low is I don’t think he will start the next game coming back from injury

            1. mosmof
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Hard to know extent of his injury. 90 minutes tonight wasn't ideal. They could ease him back at weekend.

      • Maddi Son
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Ramsey a good punt or nah?

        1. mosmof
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I got him in last week. Decent start points wise but he didn't look that dangerous or threatening. Will be offloading again sharpish, probably after Fulham.

      • 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Might be a bit maverick but what do we think to this... Pedro, mendy,Mane our for TAA,Sterling and Richarlison for minus
        Yay or nay?

        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          *minus 8

        2. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Ooft, I like the moves but -8 is too rich for my blood.

          1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I have Robertson the idea would make me able to swap Robertson back to mendy when we know he’s back

            1. Licious Lizard
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              You wouldn’t wanna sell Robbo with the fixtures from GW 9...

              1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Even better would keep him and the double up with him and TAA

        3. mosmof
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Can you stretch to Laporte at 5.6 instead of TAA?

          1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            No mate I’ve done Pedro to Richarlison... so when I take Mendy and mane out and put sterling in it leave me 5.2 left to spend of that defensive spot

            1. mosmof
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Pity. 5.2 options are not great. Newcastle/Shaw? I don't see TAA doing much points wise in the next couple but if you are going to bring in eventually, it save you a transfer.

              Pedro and Mendy won't play week so I'd go for it. Sterling could cover the -8 on his own.

              1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Yeah well could double up on Liverpool defence from Gameweek 9, and Sterling provides me and easy switch to hazard too, and sterling at home is a beast!!! I think I would to the transfers over two weeks and that would have men minus 4 each week so could just do the -8 this week and save transfers the week after, currently rank inside the top 11k so am cautious about losing my rank coz I’ve never been this high before and really don’t know what the best way to play it is haha

      • Maddamotha
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        2FTs and 0.1 ITB and not really sure what to do here. Any suggestions? My current team :

        Kepa
        Alonso, Robbo, Wan Bizzi, Mendy
        Salah, Mane, Bilva
        Aguero, King, Zaha

        Subs: Hamer, Billing, Stephens, Peltier.

        Considering :
        A) Mendy, Mane to Doherty, Sterling
        B) Kepa, Mendy to Patricio and Laporte/Walker
        C) Smth else.

        Cheers yall

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          A but get Haz

          1. Maddamotha
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah after todays goal its temtping. But juicy fixture for Sterling!

      • KP02
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Really need some advice!

        What would you do with this team?

        Patricio Foster
        Alonso Mendy Periera Tomkins AWB
        Salah Mane Pedro Fraser Hudson-Odoi
        Aguero Zaha Ings

        Do I wildcard? Mendy, Periera, Pedro, Odio - lots of doubts and non players? Really appreciate your thoughts.

        1. Homo Neanderthalensis
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I’d wildcard that lot myself. Only 3 months till a new wildcard and your in dire need lol

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

          You have FT?

          1. KP02
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Only 1

            1. Klein
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              I wouldnt wc. Pedro + periera to richarlison + one of wolves def for a hit and you should be fine.

              1. KP02
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Mendy will surely keep dropping no? And Odio is a deadweight in my team (awful decision). A bit worried about losing value

                1. Klein
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  Yeah no news mendy is frustrating. You can bench dead weight this week and fix in next. The thing is if you wc to change 3 or 4 players its a wc wasted imo

                  1. KP02
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 2 months ago

                    I would probably end up changing 6-7 but you are right. It’s just looking at my team now there are a few fires to put out haha. I want to make the switvh of Mane to Hazard soon. After this weekend potentially

      • Homo Neanderthalensis
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Early captain mini-poll:

        Aguero vs Brighton (H)
        Aubameyang vs Watford (H)
        Richarlison vs Fulham (H)
        Hazard vs Liverpool (H)

        I’m considering a differential to everyone’s obvious Aguero selection. Might go for Aub or Richarlison.. thoughts??

        1. Old Wulfrunian
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Aguero

        2. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Have to go with Kun this gw. Only other options I’d consider would be Kane/Kaku.

        3. KP02
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I’d say Kun. It’s so easy to be burned going for differentials. But could actually be worse off after if Kun smashes it. I think it’s a big risk this week