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30 September 2018 1747 comments
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It’s that time of the week again when we give Fantasy Premier League managers the chance to put questions to our panel.

If you have a burning query as you prepare for Gameweek 8 then we are here to help.

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  1. Tsparkes10
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    How did Jimenez play at Weekend? Cheers

    1. Jimmy Floyd
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Only saw match of the day and he was unlucky not to score twice, 2 good saves by Mccarthy.

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Ty

    2. Manani
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      looks great in MOTD

      1. J âš’ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This

        Quite a creative striker as well which surprised me.

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

      Still missing chances and lacking confidence to shoot on sight.

      However, will only get better as Costs and Jota are continuing to improve also.

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yhyh igy

  2. FPL FREAK
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Can Burnley keep cleansheet vs Huddersfield at home..???

    1. FPL FREAK
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Anyone please...??

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

      Sure can, and probably will

      1. FPL FREAK
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thank you so much...

        1. Down with this sort of thin…
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I'd say good chance. Tarkowski came off injured, not sure how serious. Long is a capable replacement.

    3. Jimmy Floyd
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Great chance, set pieces seem to be Huddersfields only threat

  3. Football Heaven
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Ward > richarlison -4?

  4. Ibralicious
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Which 2 to play from these:

    A) Robertson (vs City)
    B) Hughes
    C) AWB
    D) Bennett

    Cheers!

    1. Ohh1454
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A and B

      1. Ibralicious
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B, C

      1. Ibralicious
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

  5. Tmel
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Patricio
    Walker Robbo Alonso
    Fraser Richarlison Hazard Mane Maddison
    Arnie Kun 
    (Stek Ings AWB Mendy)

    a) Mendy > Trippier
    b) Mendy & Kun > Laporte & Kane
    c) Mendy, Mane & Arnie > 10.3 for def + mid & Kane (-4)
    d) Mendy, Mane & Ings > 9.0 for def + mid & Kane (-4)

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

    2FT.
    Salah & Zaha out —> Kane & Maddison in?
    Yes or No?

    1. More Cowbell
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yes for 2 FT's. I'm planning a similar move for -4 and unsure

  7. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Why did Pereira miss Leicester-Huddersfield last week?

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      He was really poor the game before. Hes only playing now because Gray got injured.

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        He had a hand ball the game before... but he is still a better choice than Amartey... if Ghezzel comes back in at wing... Pereira may go back and take Amartey out possibly

  8. More Cowbell
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Like a few others, I have exact cash:

    Salah & King > Maddison & Kane (-4)

    Worth a shot?

    1. hjalmarekdal
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      My same question but Zaha instead of King. I don’t know if Salah is worth getting out with his fixtures after City....

  9. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    If you didnt get in Kane for gameweek 7, why are you bringing him in now? Honest question..

    1. More Cowbell
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ermm.. because he's a prolific goal scorer in great form, with decent fixtures.

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Great form 😆 How quickly things change on here

        1. More Cowbell
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          You tell me your definition of great form then.

          Then tell me whether Kane meets that criteria.

          1. Brosstan
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Why didnt you bring him in last week if his form is so great?

        2. Nascimento
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          3 in 2 no longer considered great form 😯

        3. Rosey Palmer
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Averaging on 6.5 ppm but at his price you can get two players at 6-7 who average a total of 10-12 ppm. Just saying...
          He does tend to get maximum bonus if he does anything, and ownership is high.

    2. MTPockets
        7 years, 3 months ago

        To be fair people said the same about Hazard after his hattrick. But it's the assortment of players being sold, and for hits, that surprises me. Esp so early in the week.

      • tafrère
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        GW8 captaincy gold.

      • FPL Forward Thinker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Because I would like to sit down with beer watch my Wilson hit a Hattie versus Palace on MNF then his transfer replacement Kane doing same v Cardiff on Saturday.

      • LSK
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        A lot of people wildcarding before gwk 9. If swapping for Aguero he had a good fixture last week whereas now he has Liverpool away. It’s a legitimate choice to make. I’m undecided personally but if I keep Aguero I’d feel like I was taking a risk, whereas if I bring Kane in for a hit I feel like I’m playing it safe.

      • Klaren
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Because Aguero had a better fixture for GW7 and Kane has a much better fixture for GW8 so quite simple really. With so many good expensive options, you need to keep changing between players.

        I'll be getting back Aguero for GW9 unless there are other pressing concerns by then.

        1. Klaren
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Also most people will be captaining Kane this GW, so it is a big risk not to own him.

          1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Ownership only on 24%

      • Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        He is in crap form but can still brace... imagine when he gets his form back

      • SADIO SANÉ
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        no idea if I'm actually getting Kane yet - but the honest answer would be that I had Aguero (c) and didn't want to remove the highest captained player of the week, a true rank killer had he outscored Kane by some margin. In fairness to those making that move now, Kane is a better captain choice this week.

      • J âš’ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I got him in for GW7 captained him, but if I didn’t I’d still get him in for a 1 week punt captain.

        He posted good stats GW6, GW7 he scored a brace and should have had a hat trick. Maybe he’s beginning to find form and it’s just perfectly timed before Cardiff at home.

    3. IRBOX âš½
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Early thoughts? Thinking I might forego Kane. Would only potentially want him for next week and it’s so difficult with all the other big hitters.

      a) Mendy, Zaha > Jonny, Vardy (-4)
      b) Mendy, Aguero > Doherty, Kane (-4)

      Ryan
      Alonso Mendy Robbo
      Salah Hazard Richarlison Fraser
      Aguero Zaha Mitrovic

      Button AWB Bennett Hojbjerg

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I’m thinking over very similar moves. Tempted by A. Although Zaha has a decent fixture this week so I haven’t pulled the trigger.

        I also have Bennett and am actually thinking of Duffy or Chilwell instead of Jonny.

        1. IRBOX âš½
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Wolves look like a strong defensive unit. Will see how Zaha looks tomorrow, but Vardy definitely has my eye longer team over Kane

          1. Francescoli
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah I agree on the Vardy pick. Wolves fixtures toughen up so don’t know if you want to put too many eggs in that basket.

            Suggest investing in Brighton, Newcastle or Leicester, with an eye on upcoming fixtures.

            1. IRBOX âš½
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              True. Wolves do rotate quite well with palace though. So would play one of Jonny/AWB as third defender and have Bennett on the bench - great value. I have Ryan so Yedlin may also be an option

    4. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      400 places down with today, can Fraser get me up tomorrow? He's owned by less than 50% of the first 10k.

      1. tafrère
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Hope so...

        I have Fraser, Wilson and Zaha myself to save my Gameweek, huge expectations with tomorrow's game.

      2. Nascimento
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Mate, I'm not even in the top 5k after today. It's just one of them seasons

        1. Francescoli
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          nauseating

          1. Nascimento
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Sorry, don't follow?

            1. Brosstan
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              "not even in the 5k" 😆

            2. Francescoli
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              ‘I'm generally regarded as one of the best players on here but many overlook the number of hits I take’

              ‘I’m not even in the top 5k after today’

              ... nauseating.

              1. Nascimento
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                Victim of my own success I guess

                1. Francescoli
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Mate, you’re an accountant that plays a free online fantasy football game.

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

                  You haven’t even linked your team.

                  Dam you are a proper cringe.

              2. FPL Forward Thinker
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                I am not even in the top 10 overall.

      3. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Fraser alone won't give you a green arrow unless he grabs an unassisted hat-trick. Wilson, King, Zaha, Palace defence in lots of teams.

    5. Warby84
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I’ve replaced Fraser with Hughes to fund Aguero to Kane, watford do have decent fixtures, couldn’t find any other way.. Anyone think I’m silly

      1. dezille
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thinking of exactly the same if it gives you peace of mind. Otherwise no captain candidate next week. Did plan to make this move on a free but couldn't resist a 1FT punt on Richarlison last week..fail!

    6. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ederson to Hart too crazy? Think cheap goalies offer value as they have save points unlike elite ones.

      1. tafrère
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Hart was a good option, and still is for GW8, but midterm I think there are better options.

      2. Nascimento
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, that's always been the way

      3. Klaren
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Doesn't seem crazy to me, I was thinking of the same but need to get Kane in.

      4. Down with this sort of thin…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I'm going Ederson to Leno (4.8) to make room for Kane. Regret getting rid of Ederson though as he's earned me decent points

      5. FPL Forward Thinker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        If cash in the Bank is going to be spend well soon and no other pressing issues the maybe do this on Friday before deadline.

        1. FPL Forward Thinker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Basically don’t do a goaly transfer early doors when many midweek games and training sessions to come.

          1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Okay doing it. Then my Salah retutn will cost - 4, but Im fine with it.

    7. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Zaha, Hennessey and Fraser to go. What can I realistically expect out of those three?

      1. tafrère
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Like 12-16 pts.

        1. Francescoli
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I’d take that! I was thinking more like 8-10

    8. FC Barkerlona
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A Hennessy saving a King pen, with a Wilson to Fraser assist from the rebound tomorrow night isn't too much to ask for is it?

    9. awgJose
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Hold Mané or swap out for -4 to get in Kane?

      1. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        0.2 swing likely on that deal tonight ... Mane dropping like a stone atm

        Difficult but makes sense to wait the week out if you can afford it

        1. Down with this sort of thin…
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Don't forget, deadline Friday evening UK time this week

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Decide on Wednesday.

    10. nach248
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Currently team:

      Fab Foster
      AWB Doherty Mendy Robbo Alonso
      Fraser Salah Mane Richarlison Ralls
      Aguero King Jimenez

      Mendy, Mane, Richarlison ->> Trippier, Hazard, Højbjerg (-4) -- yes or no?

    11. Down with this sort of thin…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Any Huddersfield fans on here? What chance has Jon Gorenc Stankovic got of playing the next few games? Saw there were a couple of injuries in defence at the weekend.

      Same to Cardiff fans re Jazz Richards? Surprised he didn't start at the weekend considering injuries? Will he get a chance now since the defence has been so poor?

      Thanks!

    12. Maddamotha
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Good evening! What would you do here?

      A) Aguero to Kane
      B) Bilva to Hazard
      C) Both for -4

      1. jwong23
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        B

    13. Manani
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Dunk
      DOhtery
      AWB

      choose 1 to play

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Doherty for action
        AWB for 9 points if a clean sheet.

      2. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        AWB

        1. Francescoli
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          As he is playing at home

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

        Tricky.

        I’m playing both B and C. I’d go AWB over doherty for the home advantage.

    14. Niho992
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      What to do with Ederson ?
      Its not smart to go -4 to replace GK cause I want Lacca for Kun (have Kane)

      1. Pinturicchio10
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Hold I suppose. No hit necessary.

        • Down with this sort of thin…
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Don't want to sound like a broken record as I've mentioned this a few times, but I'm downgrading Ederson to Leno (4.8). Due a run now because of Cech injury, could well make it permanent if he plays well. If dropped, can always go to either Hart, Patricio, Fab, Hennessy or Ryan. Or basically sub the one in who has the best fix that week.

      2. Winks Club
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Wilson + Knockaert or
        Jimenez + Sigurdson?

        1. Pinturicchio10
            7 years, 3 months ago

            W&K

        2. Bielsa's Bucket
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Boom... -4 hit done.

          Salah > Sterling
          Aguero > Kane (c)

          Mini league rival got Kane in - had to nullify his obvious captain choice, but at cost of a hit.

          1. Francescoli
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Big moves. Not my cup of tea but could pay off.

          2. Pinturicchio10
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Really tempted to do bring in Sterling myself. Like those moves.

          3. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Speeking of which, whats your OR and total hit amount?

            Mine is 3k, with -12 and a just used wildcars

            1. LSK
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              6k with -4, all chips in tact

              1. Pinturicchio10
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Solid

              2. Bielsa's Bucket
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                -12 OR 3765

              3. Pinturicchio10
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  OR 4k used WC in gwk5, no hits yet but considering taking one this week for Aubameyang and D. Silva out for Sterling and Arnautovic.

                  1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Nice transfers there

                    1. Pinturicchio10
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        Yeah I'm very tempted, also leaves some extra funds to upgrade the disaster that is Smalling to Robertson for gwk9. Smalling was a bad choice.

                  2. ChristoBisto
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    175 OR, 2 hits, wildcarded last week.

                • Fresh_From_Desh
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Is holebas a trap?

                  Need a def under 5 mil

                  1. Niho992
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    He's one YC from suspension

                    1. Fresh_From_Desh
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      He will definitely get that card next game.

                      Thanks for this

                  2. Darth_Krid
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Duffy.

                  3. Down with this sort of thin…
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Digne 4.8 Everton looks decent for the money

                • Mork calling Orson
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Playing Free Hit, gtg ?
                  Foster
                  Trippier Mee Holebas
                  Hazard Son Knockaert Gudmundsson
                  Kane Lukaku Vardy
                  Bench - Steck, Bednarek, Wan Bis, Obiang

                  1. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 16 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    May as well wait for the Scout Picks.

                  2. Francescoli
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Not a bad call to play it this week

                    1. Mork calling Orson
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Yeah I’ve too many tied up in the Liv - Man C game & some mid table teams have easy looking fixtures, seems as good a time as any.
                      But yes may well make a couple of changes after the Champions League & Scout Picks.
                      Thanks both

                • FPLord
                  • 16 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  A. Kun>Kane
                  or
                  B. Mane, King > Knockaert, Kane (-4)

                  Would have to do B tonight...

                  1. Pinturicchio10
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      I think A will work out almost straight away but not yet convinced ditching Aguero is the right move. B seems the better option even with the hit.

                  2. Bob B
                    • 12 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    I remember a season where I had triple Southampton defence in Clyne, Bertrand and Forster, racking up the points for me.

                    Would love to do the same with Jonny, Doherty and Patricio, but fixtures are a real mixed bag throughout the season.

                    I have none of these at the moment, but looking to change that this week with an upgrade for Peltier.

                    Wildcarding GW13 looks very interesting, could bring in triple Wolves for Huddersfield and Cardiff along with a rotating keeper and defence. International break and also the possibility that KDB will be back!

                  3. Gruu
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Any advice for WC8 below?

                    Fabianski, Patricio
                    Alonso, TAA, Trippier, Doherty, AWB,
                    Hazard, Mane, Richarlison, Maddison, Fraser
                    Kane, Mitrovic, Arnie

                    0 itb

                    1. Down with this sort of thin…
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Looks pretty good, bit risky no city though...

                      1. Gruu
                        • 9 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        Kane to Kun next week

                  4. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    If I have one free transfer and play a free hit do I get two free transfers next week?

                    1. TorresMagic™
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • Has Moderation Rights
                      • 16 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      1

                      1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
                        • 8 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        Dumb rules, when is the best time to do a free hit? It makes no sense saving for DGWs as triple captaining and bench boosting.

                        1. FPL Forward Thinker
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 7 Years
                          7 years, 3 months ago

                          BGWs- with maybe only 4 PL fixtures due to FA Cup.

                          1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
                            • 8 Years
                            7 years, 3 months ago

                            And BGW stands for?

                        2. Lord.
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 10 Years
                          7 years, 3 months ago

                          Probably the blank GWs that will arise with the latter stages of the FA Cup

                          1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
                            • 8 Years
                            7 years, 3 months ago

                            Thanks

                    2. Bielsa's Bucket
                      • 14 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      GW after free hit you will have 1 FT