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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.
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 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
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 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.
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

      1. Pacer.
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

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

    3. nisag17
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 5 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
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

      1. Pacer.
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 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
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 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.
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

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

    2. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 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
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Would you keep Lukaku?

        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 months ago

      Kun has never scored at Anfield

      1. kalmoffit
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Would you put money against him doing so?

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I wouldnt put money on him doing so

      2. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

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

        1. jomikijiq
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          he scored at the Etihad

          Sane, Bernardo, Gundogan at Anfield

      3. Ben the Mee
          7 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

            Go ahead and captain Aguero

    2. Tshelby
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

        Kun to Kane
        Ric to Maddison

        1. Tshelby
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

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

        2. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Not possible with only 0.8m in the bank?

      2. AnfieldLad
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Zaha -> Arnie?

    3. Darth_Krid
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 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
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

        Great moves.

        1. Brian950
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          With Vardys fixtures he will be a powerful differential.

    4. ZACTAY
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 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.

    5. Flaming Flamingo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

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

      1. Darth_Krid
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        His comments after GW1.

      2. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 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
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks both 🙂

        1. Flaming Flamingo
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks 🙂

    6. Menelaou99
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 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
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

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

    7. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

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

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Kane*

      2. Brian950
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

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

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Ill probably keep him

          1. Brian950
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 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.

    8. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Ings > Jiménez for free?

      Yes or no?

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, if you have nothing better to change

        1. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

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

          1. Hernanred
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            A

            1. the dom 1
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              A?

              Yes u mean?

              1. Hernanred
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                7 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

                  Oh lol. Cheers

    9. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy + Knockaert

      OR

      Lacazette + Noble

      For GW9 to fund Salah.

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        A

      2. Hernanred
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        A

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 5 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.

    10. Don Kloppeone
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 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

    11. Hernanred
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

          1. Hernanred
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

        • Paulie Walnuts
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Breast is best.

          1. Paulie Walnuts
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Oh sorry wrong text...

            1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Again. 😆

        • FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 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
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 5 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
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Same boat.

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

          3. Mo Mané Mo Problems
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

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

        • EL_FENOMENO
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

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

        • Botman and Robben
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 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
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            I'm playing TAA over AWB this week fwiw.

            1. kalmoffit
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

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

              1. HamezMace
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                Same.
                Brave to think City won't score.

            2. Jebiga
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Why ?

          2. Earn your Spurs
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            AWB for me of these

        • EL_FENOMENO
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

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

          1. kalmoffit
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            b

          2. Slartibartfast
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            b

          3. Earn your Spurs
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            ^this

        • Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

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

          1. GreennRed
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            No.

          2. Botman and Robben
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Nope

          3. HamezMace
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 5 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.

        • DROP IT LIKE IT'S HART
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 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, 5 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
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

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

        • Chucky
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

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

          1. Slartibartfast
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Bench this week

            1. Chucky
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 5 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
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Keep and play.

            1. Chucky
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              thanks

        • GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Buffon or Areola to start tonight for PSG?

          1. Jebiga
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Areola, Buffon is off i think

            1. GreennRed
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

          2. mikess
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Buffon suspended

        • Earn your Spurs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

            Fraser,Wilson and Holebaps

            1. Earn your Spurs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              That's 3 !!

              1. Chucky
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 5 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
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 5 months ago

                  Oops - you're right - 3 🙂

          2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Wilson, Holebas

          3. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Would never bench robbo though

        • Von Lipwig
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 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
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

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

          2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Schurlle to Knockheart

        • Tsparkes10
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Zaha to Vardy for free?

          1. Tshelby
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah

          2. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Or Arnautovic

        • Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Am i crazy to (c) lukaku this week?

          1. Jebiga
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            even owning him is a huge madness 🙂

            1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Agreed hahahaha

          2. kalmoffit
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

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

            1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

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

          3. Peter Ouch
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

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

        • ZeBestee
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 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
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah, save it

        • Peter Ouch
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

            Salah captain potential will lead to sleepless nights for non owners

            1. Peter Ouch
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              For owners as well!

              1. internal error
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                True

          2. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            sounds like a wet dream to me...

        • dimitros
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Play

          A) Doherty
          B) AWB

          Match is Crystal Palace(H) vs Wolves

          1. Peter Ouch
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Dimitraki, Doherty file mou

            1. dimitros
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

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

              1. Peter Ouch
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

                  Thanks!

        • internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 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
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            You are Mad