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Harry Kane (£12.5m) is already the runaway leader of our Gameweek 8 captain poll, but do those currently not in possession of the Spurs forward need to sign him?

That is the big question on the minds of many Fantasy Premier League managers this week, especially with Liverpool and Manchester City options potentially cancelling each other out.

We’ve gone over some of Kane’s numbers from the first seven Gameweeks and compared them with how he was faring 12 months ago, to see if it’s worth selling the likes of Sergio Aguero (£11.4m) or Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) to get him in.

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  1. Pacer.
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Interesting listening to Joe's justification for bringing in Kane this weekend as this is a general talking point.

    So he's essentially looking at 2-4 transfers to make that move. He thinks there could be a 20-30 point swing for Kane cappers this week. For a 30 point swing you'd be looking at Kane scoring a hatrick AND Aguero(C) blanking. Those two events occurring together are not that likely. What's a more likely outcome, Kane scores 2 and Kun 1? That's closer to a 10 point swing, and this isn't even accounting for the change he'll have to make elsewhere and the impact of that.

    2-4 transfers for a potential swing that's more likely to occupy the 5-15 bracket than the 15-30?

    Sounds to me like those transfers could be more valuable setting a team up throughout for mid/longer term, especially with the WC burned

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I understand the move if you've got an FT or 2 in the bank and nothing more pressing. For me it's just not worth the chew when I have Aguero, will definitely want him back for BUR & am happy to captain Hazard.

      1. Pacer.
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        But he owns Ings away to Chelsea! Players like Deeney and Gray face BOU. 2-4 transfers hokey cokeying a single budget striker with plum home fixtures is a nicer option imo

    2. DROP IT LIKE IT'S HART
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      This predicted avalanche for Spurs might not happen especially after midweek exertions against a team as good as Barcelona.

      1. Pacer.
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        We can anticipate goals in LIV MCI are pretty much as likely

    3. nisag17
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yup. I considered this briefly. Not worth it by far. This does not even consider the team value loss if applicable plus that Liverpool Man city fixture may see some goals as well and that Kane has a a decent chance of just scoring one goal or less.

    4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I think your wrong.

      Agueros never scored at Anfield. So I genuinly think it’s more likely that Aguero blanks and Kane scores a hat trick.

    5. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Sounds like he just really wants Kane and is picking the bits of the story he likes

      1. Pacer.
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        I agree. And I wouldn't be too swayed by Kun's record of 2 assists in 6 at Anfield. Only 3 games under Pep and City and Aguero have improved in time

        Ladbrokes:

        Kun 2+ 5/1
        Kane Hattie 4/1

  2. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Last night hasn't really helped me decide whether to keep Aguero or not.. Kun and DDG -> Leno/Ryan and Kane seems so tempting for free

    1. Pacer.
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Look a DDGEA clean sheet odds. Also read my thoughts above

    2. HamezMace
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I think if you still have De Gea you'd want to keep him for a home game against a toothless Newcastle attack.

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Would you keep Lukaku?

        1. HamezMace
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          ...or do what with him?

          If a free transfer to Kane - then no.

          If a hit, depends on the situation....

  3. DROP IT LIKE IT'S HART
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Watching Pool v City matches of the last 2 seasons and it does feel a bit wrong to get rid of Aguero. The guy is just so good. If it were me I'd find other ways of getting Kun. Don't think I'll be getting Kane though. Will bring in Trippier for Mendy though and maybe cheekily captain Trippier.

    1. ronty
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Kun has never scored at Anfield

      1. kalmoffit
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Would you put money against him doing so?

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          I wouldnt put money on him doing so

      2. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        hang on, didn't he score in the 4-3 last year ?

        1. jomikijiq
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          he scored at the Etihad

          Sane, Bernardo, Gundogan at Anfield

      3. Ben the Mee
        7 years, 10 months ago

        The same way Kane never scores in August? These pointless records are there to be broken broken.

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Go ahead and captain Aguero

  4. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Any suggestions?

    2FT
    0.8 ITB

    Hennessey, Hamer
    Trippier, Alonso, Monreal, AWB, Bennett
    Hazard, Salah, Rich, Fraser, Billing
    Zaha, Mitro, Kun

    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Kun to Kane
      Ric to Maddison

      1. Tshelby
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Ric to Madison doesnt really seem appealing for me. I think Rich has a way bigger potential imo

      2. HamezMace
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Not possible with only 0.8m in the bank?

    2. AnfieldLad
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Zaha -> Arnie?

  5. Darth_Krid
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    David Silva and Ings > Knoackaert and Vardy for free?

    No way to get Kane in this week without binning Aguero which I’d rather not do.

    1. Flaming Flamingo
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I'm not a fan of those transfers personally. There may be some merit to offloading Silva but Ings is a good option long term imo. Maybe just switch Silva and keep 2FT for the international break?

    2. Brian950
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Great moves.

      1. Brian950
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        With Vardys fixtures he will be a powerful differential.

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

    Bench one:

    A)Robertson
    B)Fraser

    Really might have to drop Fraser to play Robertson this week. I can see the Watford Bournemouth being a 1-1 type of game and I just need to pray that Fraser doesn't get involved too much. Where as I see the City Liverpool game being a 2-2 and Robertson could easily get attacking returns.

  7. Flaming Flamingo
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Does anyone know where the rumour about Noble still being on pens has come from?

    1. Darth_Krid
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      His comments after GW1.

    2. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Sure there were quotes from Noble from after Arnie's pen saying it was a one-off. Posted on here yesterday I think.

    3. Flaming Flamingo
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks both 🙂

      1. Flaming Flamingo
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

  8. Menelaou99
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Guys do u think I should sell lacazette for kane? They have similar fixtures but kane plays Cardiff now

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      If it's for free I'd certainly do it.

  9. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    holebas to duffy and lukaku to ane for a -8?

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Kane*

    2. Brian950
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Will you be shipping Kane back out after this week? Seems a very expensive gamble for one week.

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Ill probably keep him

        1. Brian950
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          I got Kane in on a -4 going Lukaku -> Kane so I agree with getting him in for a hit, just relies on Duffy outscoring Holebas to make it pay off.

  10. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Ings > Jiménez for free?

    Yes or no?

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, if you have nothing better to change

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Nope. Just looking at wolves next 3 games. Looking ok.

        1. Hernanred
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          A

          1. the dom 1
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            A?

            Yes u mean?

            1. Hernanred
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 17 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              I meant to reply to the post below, but I would also make this transfer!

              1. the dom 1
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 10 months ago

                Oh lol. Cheers

  11. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Vardy + Knockaert

    OR

    Lacazette + Noble

    For GW9 to fund Salah.

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Hernanred
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      A

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers. Looks like I have to hope Vardy doesn't go up before deadline.

    3. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      AZ on scoutcast was a bit weary about Knockaert. Mainly due to Heatmap

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Az isn't right. Knockaert's last two games were vs Spurs and Mcy. His heatmap is understandably a lot further back. Against worse teams, he will have far more influence going forward.

  12. Don Kloppeone
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    No replies on last page

    How’s my lot looking lads? Bench/ order giving me headaches! Am I safe for this 1 GW without Spurs assets?

    Fab
    Alonso, Robbo, Doherty, Duffy
    Salah, Hazard (C), Fraser, Rich
    Aguero, Mitro

    (Foster) (Hughes, Wilson, AWB)

    I’m clearly at risk from losing lots of points on the bench but BOU double up didn’t appeal and I think Fraser edges Wilson. AWB is great but I fancy Doherty to return more than him

    Still have my WC and will play either during IB or try and hold

    Thoughts appreciated

  13. Hernanred
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Some analysis I've just done for those interested:

    For the 8 GWs from GW9 (so after Kane vs Cardiff), I've taken a look at the 6 weakest defences (imo) and who faces them most.

    These are Cardiff, Huddersfield, Fulham, Brighton, Burnley (controversial I know) and Southampton.

    So scores out of a maximum of 8, notables are:

    Liverpool 4 - 2H, 2A
    Leicester 4 - 1H, 3A
    West Ham 3 - 2H, 1A
    Wolves 3 - 1H, 2A

    Others include Man City (2H), Everton (2H) and Chelsea (1H, 1A).

    These teams have all been predictably bad against "better" opposition. The exception being Brighton holding Man City to just two goals perhaps.

    I'm looking at using my next 3-4 free transfers to bring in players exclusively from these teams.

    Maybe not groundbreaking, but useful nonetheless.

    1. MTPockets
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Fulham have cardiff, huddersfield, southampton in next 5 from gw9.

      1. Hernanred
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        I left Fulham out, as well as Cardiff, Brighton, Newcastle, maybe unfairly Bournemouth. Just felt the other teams warranted more attention.

        1. MTPockets
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Fair enough. Wouldn't touch most of the team, just think worth differentiating between defence/attack potential.

  14. Paulie Walnuts
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Breast is best.

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Oh sorry wrong text...

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Again. 😆

  15. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    This weekend might be the first time I have ever left a transfer when I have 2 FTs... feels wrong

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I just can't to do, I'm hitting a lot too to cover the fixtures.

      The games so fluid, I can't sit still.

    2. HamezMace
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Same boat.

      I might do Boly to Doherty if nothing else comes up after tonights games.

    3. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      What about Hamer to a 3.9 if one of them drops by Friday?

  16. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Best mid in the 7.5-8.5 bracket ? Currently have Dilva but might drop him to fund Mane to Salah

  17. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Hello all.

    Ederson
    Robertson Alonso Trippier
    Maddison Mane Richalison Fraser
    Zaha Aguero Kane(C)

    Boruc AWB Stephens Peltier

    Play AWB or Robbo?

    1. Hernanred
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I'm playing TAA over AWB this week fwiw.

      1. kalmoffit
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        I'm going the other way with TAA on bench.

        1. HamezMace
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Same.
          Brave to think City won't score.

      2. Jebiga
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Why ?

    2. Earn your Spurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      AWB for me of these

  18. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    a) Salah + Bilva + Doherty
    b) Salah + Knockaert + Alonso

    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      b

    2. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      b

    3. Earn your Spurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      ^this

  19. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Mendy, holebas, Lukaku > TAA, Duffy/Yedlin, Kane (-8)?

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      No.

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Nope

    3. HamezMace
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      No need to get TAA in for this week...I understand it's part of generating funds...could you just do Mendy and Lukaku to Kane and Duffy for a -4? That I think is worthwhile.

  20. DROP IT LIKE IT'S HART
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Surely Haz will not play in the Europa League will he? A well rested Haz against Soton is as good a Captain option as any.

    1. Tshelby
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah don't think he will play. Do keep in mind that he also didn't play last game in Europe but alot of first team players did and then he blanked in the game against West Ham after the Europe game.

    2. Earn your Spurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      He certainly won't start - I'm with you on Captaincy for GW8

  21. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    What are Laporte owners doing? playing him or switching to a Chelsea def?

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Bench this week

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        playing Doherty so I don't want to double up on their def with Bennett who is on my bench.. might get rid for luiz...

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Keep and play.

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        thanks

  22. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Buffon or Areola to start tonight for PSG?

    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Areola, Buffon is off i think

      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers. I heard it'll be Areola for first 3 CL games but Buffon played in La Ligue since Pool game. Subbing out Afinkeev, 4 points.

      2. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Was going the wrong way about this. Buffon suspended for 3 games.

    2. mikess
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Buffon suspended

  23. Earn your Spurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Please pick 2 to play :-

    a> Holebas
    b> WBissaka
    c> Fraser
    d> Wilson

    Foster (Patricio)
    Alonso, Trippier, (WBissaka, Holebas, Robertson)
    Hazard, Mane, Richarlison (Fraser, Billing)
    Aguero, Vardy (Wilson)

    thanks 🙂

    1. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Fraser,Wilson and Holebaps

      1. Earn your Spurs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        That's 3 !!

        1. Chucky
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          first two then. you have 8 starters in your team above so that's why i picked 3 😉

          1. Earn your Spurs
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Oops - you're right - 3 🙂

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Wilson, Holebas

    3. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Would never bench robbo though

  24. Von Lipwig
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    (repost)

    Not picking Kane, too expensive.

    I have Fraser (5.8) /Wilson (6.3) and Schurrle (5.9) /Mitrovic (6.9)
    so doubling up on one of Bournemouth or Fulham at the mo. If you could transfer one of those for someone who would start gameweek 8 who would you pick? (no money itb)

    1. Earn your Spurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I'd probably stick tbh if you have no money itb

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Schurlle to Knockheart

  25. Tsparkes10
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Zaha to Vardy for free?

    1. Tshelby
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Or Arnautovic

  26. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Am i crazy to (c) lukaku this week?

    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      even owning him is a huge madness 🙂

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed hahahaha

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Good option imo, Luk seems to sail through the devastation all around him.

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        strongly considering it. But i also have hazard.
        So ill either feel Amazing or Terrible depending on Luks score

    3. Peter Ouch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I thinks he will score, it's not a bad option but a bit risky with utds situation

  27. ZeBestee
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    This is my team after WC last week:

    Hart Ryan
    Alonso Trippier Doherty WB Bennett
    Hazard Rich Fraser Shurrle Obiang
    Vardy Kun Kane

    1FT. 0 itb

    Starting WB over Schurrle

    definitely save the FT?

    1. Peter Ouch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, save it

  28. Peter Ouch
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Instead of breaking your head if Salah has to come over Kane just double up Liverpool's defence And sleep well at night

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Salah captain potential will lead to sleepless nights for non owners

      1. Peter Ouch
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        For owners as well!

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          True

    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      sounds like a wet dream to me...

  29. dimitros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Play

    A) Doherty
    B) AWB

    Match is Crystal Palace(H) vs Wolves

    1. Peter Ouch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Dimitraki, Doherty file mou

      1. dimitros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Only concern is that Wolves is playing away.
        Euxaristw gia to tip!

        1. Peter Ouch
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Crystal palaces form is awful in home games this year and wolves is the new Burnley, that's why!

          1. dimitros
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Thanks!

  30. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    I didn't get Maddison because of his 'lucky' returns. Now I find myself not getting him out of pure stubbornness. Who will crack first, Mad or me

    1. Peter Ouch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      You are Mad