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Ross Barkley‘s (£5.8m) 17-point haul against Burnley has already made him the top transfer target ahead of Gameweek 11.

At the time of writing, he has been signed by 173,000+ managers as Chelsea prepare to host Crystal Palace.

But is Barkley worth bringing into our teams or is recruiting him for our squads simply a kneejerk reaction to a double-figure haul?

That’s the question we hope to answer with this latest Members’ Article.

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

    On the back of this article, Milner to Barkley FT a good move or pure knee-jerk?
    Right now it’s 0.2m diff but likely to be 0.4m post price changes...

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

      I wouldn't.

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Fine for free. Milner isn't a great option anyway

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

        He was pretty nailed before injury and on pens but that was before Fabinho came in and Lallana etc
        Anyone else around that 5.5-6m mid price range?

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

          Milner
          Barkley
          Deulofeu
          All good IMO.

  2. Robbie Slater
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Bottomed: Hows this WC team looking?

    Fab 4m
    Robbo Alonso Mendy Yedlin Duffy
    Salah Haz Pereyra Kenedy Murphy
    Kun Arnie Murray

    Thanks in advance 🙂

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure about the mid tbh. I'd get Fab after the City game

  3. Daghe Munegu
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    How would you get Arnie with this lot?
    2ft 0.1itb

    Ryan
    Mendy Balbuena Yedlin
    Salah Hazard Sterling Kennedy
    Kun Mitrovic Jimenez

    Patricio TAA hojbjerg Bennett

    1. Scotty B
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Curious to know why you are keeping TAA?

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Even on other people’s posts you are asking questions.

        Classic Scotty B.

        1. Daghe Munegu
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Can you answer mine?

    2. dylano21
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Patricio =>button and mitro => arnie

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

      How about Jimenez, Sterling > Arnie, Mahrez/Dilva?

    4. FPL Mentor
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling Jimenez 》 KDB Arnie?

  4. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Why people saying to get rid of Cook rather than TAA for Mendy when Cook is nailed and TAA rotation risk?

    1. Daghe Munegu
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Fixtures

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      You really need to stop pal.

      People have explained why.

    3. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I think we need a proper debate on this

  5. TerryVenables
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Mitro > Arnie this week?
    Even though Mitro has Huddersfield away, Arnie at home to Burnley also looks the better fixture.

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

      Considering the same but he has to play first. Let’s see if he returns. If not this week then likely next for me

  6. Lionac
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    What is more essential to get for next round?

    A) City defender Mendy or Laporte

    B) Arnautovic

    1. Jacktastic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Mendy

  7. Jacktastic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Aguero & mendy(lest) to Arnie & Dilva
    Thoughts

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      You will regret that

      1. Jacktastic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        2 ft to burn but should probably stick

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Nah

  8. Kingtekkerz
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Patricio Hamer
    Alonso Robbo Mendy Doherty AWB
    Haz Salah Fraser Richa Stephens
    Kun Mitro Ings

    1 FT 0.5 itb

    Which moves do you prefer?
    A) Ings+Stephens—>Kamara+Barkley (-4)
    B) Patricio—>Fab
    C) Mitro—>Arnie

    1. Jacktastic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      A) too punty
      B) too sideways
      C)next week

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

        Cheers! Would like to sell Ings, but his price point is a bit awkward. Do you have any suggestions?

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Save

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

        Cheers!

    3. Saka Punch
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B

  9. EgyptianKing
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Laca and Wilson out, Kun and Success in

    Thoughts? Too risky?

    1. Jacktastic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Think laca & Wilson will score more

  10. abaalan
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    No idea what to do this week. 1ft, 0.1 it
    Patricio, foster
    Alonso, robbo, Doherty, wan b, Daniels
    Hazard, Salah, richarlison, Fraser, gudmunssen
    Aguero, Arnie, Wilson

    Ideas? Priority?l

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

      Look to get some city defence coverage soon.maybe save transfer. Id look to shift Gud

    2. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Roll FT

  11. Snoop
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Considering Walcott plus ings to

    A. Martial plus success
    B. Barkley plus Murray
    C. Save/ something else

    Two free transfers

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

      A out of the first two

  12. FC Barkerlona
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    GKP: Fabianski (Ryan)
    DEF: Pereira, Doherty, Alonso (Duffy) (Wan-Bissaka)
    MID: Kenedy, Hazard (C), Maddison, Salah (Fraser)
    FWD: Wilson, Agüero (V), Vardy

    GTG?

    Used my FT to bring Kenedy in for Gundo leaving me with £0.5 ITB

  13. jimmy.floyd
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Which one?
    A Richarlison TAA to Pereyra Mendy (-4)
    B TAA to Laporte
    C Robbo to Mendy

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

      B

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Probably B

    3. CRO KLOPP
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

    Apologies for asking this for a third time today as I might have to make a decision tonight. A different crowd might give a different response.

    I need a Man City defender. Do I A)Take a hit to get Mendy in ( Mitro to Success to fund move)

    B) Bring in Laporte for free( for Bennett. Already have Doherty) or

    C) Bring Ederson for free ( for hennessey)? 

    Getting Laporte makes it easier to upgrade to Mendy but Im struggling to get the opportunity to shift Hennessey

    1. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Who is your other GK? B looks ok

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

        Ham

    2. The Baby-faced Assassin
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      C

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

        Thanks

    3. MTPockets
        7 years, 5 months ago

        C, because it covers two issues - Hennessey and mci defence.
        I have Mendy and would be my preference, but not for a hit.

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

          Thanks

      • CRO KLOPP
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        C

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

          Thankyou

      • 1zverGGadeM
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Ederson

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

          Cheers

          1. ted mcnure
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Yup C. I've had Ederson from the start, no complaints.

      • Rihanovic
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Yup C) suits your team the most.

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

          Thanks mate

      • Jimmy Floyd
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        C and just leave him in for the season

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

          Thanks. Might do that with Patricio conceding atm

      • Volley127
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        As everyone has said. I think C too.

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

          Thanks. The more people vote c, the more confident I feel about it

    4. aleksios
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      a) Fraser+Jimenez+0.8itb.
      b) Deulofeu+Wilson

      Thanks.

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

        Maybe b

      2. CRO KLOPP
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        B

    5. Saka Punch
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Mendy on 96% ^ - does that mean he should rise tonight?

      1. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Nope

        1. Saka Punch
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Ah so only if it's over 100%?

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

        He still could though

    6. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Im not happy with my defence. I feel better for getting that off my chest. That's all thanks.

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

        Always welcome.

    7. Ginola14
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone know 5 good reasons why I shouldn't transfer taa out, asking for Scotty b?

    8. Jimmy Boy
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      What do you think of this wildcard team? Is Lacazette worth picking?

      Ryan
      Alonso - van Dijk - Doherty - Diop
      Hazard - Salah - Kenedy
      Aguero - Lacazette - Arnautovic

      Button - Wan Bissaka - Billing - Romeu

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

        I wouldnt get Lacazette now. Fixtures toughening up

        1. Jimmy Boy
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Do you think it'd be better to swap Laca for Success and get a premium Mid in for Billing?

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

            Im planning to do that next week

      2. Demel
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I really don't like it. Cool, Kenedy, Billing and Romeu all in a wildcard team (and add in AWB & Doherty) definitely not for me.

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

      Ryan or fabianski

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Fabianski

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

        Ryan

    10. CRO KLOPP
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Ryan
      Alonso TAA Trippier
      Salah Hazard Richarlison Maddy
      Aguero Wilson Mitrović
      Hart Doherty Hojbjerg AWB

      2 ft 0.4 itb
      A) Trippier to Mendy and roll ft
      B) TAA and Rich/Madison to Mendy and 5.0 midfielder ( would have then cash to do Mitro to Arnie week after for free)
      C) something else

      1. jimmy.floyd
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        B

    11. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      How does these transfers sound?

      Vardy and TAA - > Wilson and Mendy for free.

      Team at the mo:
      Fabianski
      Alonso robertson Doherty
      Hazard Mane Richarlison schurrle
      Aguero Arnautovic vardy

      Patricio; TAA, AWB, obiang.

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Yes imo

      2. Demel
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I am not convinced I like those moves.

        1. FF Dirtbag
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I do want Mendy so that a happening. Wilson I am unsure on but probably the best of the bunch

      3. Toby Lerone
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Selling vardy home to Cardiff?

        1. FF Dirtbag
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Got worries with him and puel. Plus who knows how they are going to react to all what's happened.

    12. Demel
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Ryan
      Mendy - Robertson - Alonso
      Salah - Maddison - Hazard - Fraser
      Aguero - Jimenez - Arnie

      Button - Doherty - AWB - Ward

      1FT
      1.1m bank

      Tempted by Jimenez/Maddison > Success/Mahrez (-4). Is it a little but too risky?

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Save

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

          That is probably the sensible move. I really am now unsure on Jimenez but am not convinced about doubling on Bournemouth or bringing in Murray.

      2. Ginola14
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Wouldn't do it for -4

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

          I think you are right.

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

        Too risky but a tempting move. Save

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

          Thanks. I think that is sensible.

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

            Sensible but Mahrez is very appealing

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

              I haven't completely ruled him out. I might get Murphy in for Ward and reconsider in 2 weeks time for free after the United game has passed.

      4. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I wouldn't

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

          I think I am a bit too keen to get rid of Jim and I don't like the other striker options.

      5. Rihanovic
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Why would you sell Maddy with his upcoming fixtures???

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

          Not rhetorical, I need to hear your thoughts BTW.

        2. Demel
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I have had him since GW 2. He has done ok but played like a deep lying midfielder a lot recently. I really like him as a player but I am not convinced by his FPL potential.

      6. *sigh*
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Wouldn’t contemplate a City mid right now even KDB.

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

          Mahrez is the only one who really interest me.

    13. Saka Punch
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Hey guys, keen to get Mendy in before price rise, would you do:

      A) Fraser to Camarasa + Wan B to Mendy
      B) Hennessey to Hamer (Also have Pat) +
      Doherty to Mendy

      1.3 itb

      1. *sigh*
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        B

    14. MikeLowrey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Stuck for moves this week. Got 2FT and 0ITB

      Fab
      Mendy Alonso TAA Doherty
      Salah Maddo Rich
      Aguero Firmino Mitro

      (Ryan Fraser AWB Kante)

      Firmino & my midfield are my biggest issues.
      Is Firmino &Kante > Murray & Martial worth a shout?

      Other options could be Firmino & Maddo > Jimenez & KDB

      1. Toby Lerone
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Firmino to arnie?

    15. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Re article.Barkley is worth the gamble because:
      A) Kante has started every game, sure, but who is better suited to that role next to Jorginho? Kante can’t shoot. There’s a good chance Barkley will be selected against the teams lower in the league as Sarri throws caution to the wind.
      B) Have you seen him play lately? Granted he only had one touch in the box last week but he was outstanding in his over all play.
      C) He’s comparitively cheap and rocketing up in price so if nothing else he will gain you team value during Chelsea’s good run.
      D) He has something to prove after finding it hard to break into the team recently .Palace next then v his old team Everton.Its a no brainer dj khali.

      1. MTPockets
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Definitely not a no-brainer with recent minutes of 40, 11, 9, 80, 11, 90
          But ok gamble for the price.

          1. *sigh*
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            The more defensive Kovacic v the harder teams.Barkley in the easier fixtures.

        • Demel
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          A) Kovacic will not spend every game on the bench and the other 2 look nailed. RLC will play some minutes as well.

          B) Irrelevant for FPL apart from it means he may get more minutes.

          C) Cheap because he has never consistently been a good option and isn't nailed on.

          D) That doesn't mean it is any more likely to translate into FPL points.

          He isn't for me.

          1. *sigh*
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Your B and C possibly contradict each other.Kante has made the best of the situation and is a top defensive mid but is like a fish out of water when he approaches the penalty area.It goes without saying there will be rotation but Barkley will surely get more time.

      2. Toby Lerone
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Any Newcastle fans on here thinking Kenedy will get some reruns soon?

        1. how now brown cow
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          6 goals in 10 games for a whole team isn't pretty.

      3. Plymouth
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        No retrospective action for the Mendy air-punch at Lamela?

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

          He was just trying to adjust his sleeve

      4. Daghe Munegu
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Anybody please?

        How would you get Arnie with this lot?
        2ft 0.1itb

        Ryan
        Mendy Balbuena Yedlin
        Salah Hazard Sterling Kennedy
        Kun Mitrovic Jimenez

        Patricio TAA hojbjerg Bennett

      5. Toby Lerone
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Southampton to finally score this weekend. It will happen