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20 August 2019 2268 comments
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It is a short but important week coming up for Fantasy Premier League managers.

There are some big decisions to be made ahead of Gameweek 3 as some prepare to spend their two free transfers, others consider the Wildcard and that’s before we even get on to the captaincy.

So we’ve put together another panel of fine FPL minds to help you with any dilemmas.

Who’s on the panel this week?

Simon March – Former FPL champion who won the title in 2014/15 and has provided excellent advice ever since.

Always Cheating – The USA’s number one FPL podcast duo comprising of Josh and Brandon.

Gregor – Long-time Fantasy Football Scout moderator.

Doosra – Fantasy Football Scout user with some rather popular custom tables.

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  1. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    After much tinkering in wc:

    Adrian* (Pope)
    TAA Digne AWB Rose* (Lundstram)
    Sterling KDB Martial Son (Cantwell)
    Rashford Pukki (4.5)

    Not set on rose, may get Zinchenko. Will confirm Son on team news later this week.

    Obvious omission is no Liverpool attack but over next 3-4 weeks happy to gamble on that.

    1. Dele
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      I wouldn't gamble on no Pool attack.

      1. Limbo
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Agreed get Mané &/ Salah

    2. Stoneleigh
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      It’s different, which is no bad thing. Martial + Rashford seems weird to me, it’s different to KDB + Sterling as you’ll expect assists from KDB and goals from Sterling but with your Man U picks you’ll be hunting goals from both? I think you can drop one and bring in pool attack.

  2. FOO FIGHTER
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Used 1 FT Haller out Jota in after GW1.

    1 FT Heaton out Villa Defence not going to do him any favours with Pope in after GW2.

    No other changes, WC still in tact

    But

    -8 hit to bring in KDB and Pukki for Vardy and Perez, is that knee-jerk with KDB price bound to rise again and Pukki price rocketing plus Vardy and Perez price surely to fall.

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Very knee jerky transfers imo. Ideally if you saved you wouldn't have to be taking hits right now

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Should have saved when Haller could still be a doubt and 7.5m on my bench? Jota was an easy choice.

    2. Karhumies
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Swapping a price faller to a price riser is worth the -4 for the effective +0.2 in cash IMO.

      1. Brosstan
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        No it isnt.

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 days ago

          Who's post you referring to?

          1. JIMMY TUGGINS
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 4 days ago

            The one he replied to I assume.

  3. Pukki Blinders
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Are Digne owners still making transfers in defence assuming he'll be okay, or we waiting holding off for updates?

    1. yakirh
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      I have a decent 1st sub for him, so not so worried.

    2. Gazpilicueta
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      I have made a defensive transfer, and Im banking on him being fit. Silva's comments seem positive to me.

    3. Warby84
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Dendo can cover

    4. sunzip14
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      similar question below. I would wait honestly, but I think I will be priced out of my desired moves. Already lost 0.2 from Fraser & Barkley being patient

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        yeah being priced out of a transfer is the most frustrating thing, in your case I would make the move now

    5. In a Rush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Yes done my transfers already just hope for the best and get rid next week if it’s a long term injury.

    6. Limbo
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Got cover.

    7. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      I'm assuming he'll be okay and have used my frees.

  4. sunzip14
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Would you trade Lucas Digne today, if it means you beat the price changes and can accommodate Son & Pukki in the team? I am not confident Digne will start vs Villa as many news sources are reporting possible return of Baines.

    1. sunzip14
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Would downgrade him to a nailed 4.5 def

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      As long as you have bench cover then I'd definitely make those moves before the rises.

      1. sunzip14
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Well, I meant selling Digne to fund those transfers

        1. Rocky FPL
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 days ago

          You are selling Digne because?
          He is surely not out long term

    3. EMBOLOFAN
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      no

  5. KingOllie
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Bench one of these:

    A) Soyuncu (shu)
    B) Lundstram (LEI)
    C) VVD (ARS)

    1. In a Rush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Lundstram for me definitely not vvd probably no clean sheet for pool but the goal threat alone.

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      A

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      B

    4. HamezMace
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      A

    5. Bobby Digital
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      A

    6. Warby84
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      B

  6. lugalooch
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Trying to fit mane into my team with no Pool attack, need a 6.3m or less striker to make it work

    Gomes, B.Silva, Wilson > Lundtsrum, Mane, ???

    A) Chicharito
    B) Ings
    C) Other.. please let me know suggestions

    Thanks

    1. Galza
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      I’d love to suggest Wesley as an owner, but I’m afraid there’s no way I can do that so far.
      He’s definitely up for the chop, unless he does something in the next couple of GWs...

    2. HamezMace
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      C is for Che Adams

  7. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Liverpool vs Newcastle in 3 gameweeks. 5 assists each for Robertson and Trent

    1. yakirh
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Look at the fixtures after that game

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Nothing that stands out as difficult from those

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Liverpool is playing them in 3 weeks. Spurs is playing them now. City has great fixtures and have been obliterating teams. KDB and martial are on fire. And have a premium back line and don’t want to wc.

      So hard to decide what 2 premiums to go with

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        spurs arent liverpool lmao

    3. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      back to the future Marty McFly.

  8. Bad Kompany
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Any update on haller injury? Likely to play this week?

    1. Soto Ayam
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      No news yet, but I'd imagine he'll play

  9. Weerman
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Bottomed, sorry for repost

    Ryan
    TAA VVD Digne Zinchenko
    Salah Sterling Fraser Perez
    Wilson Jota

    Button Dendoncker Greenwood Rico

    2 FT + 0.5itb, Fraser + Wilson -> Martial + Kean (?)
    or go ballsier and do TAA + Fraser + Wilson -> Lundstram + Martial + Kane for a -4?

    Would love to hear your thoughts

    1. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      2nd one , only if you want to captain Kane

  10. Rattus Norvegicus
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Got rid of Perez he is going to drop 0.1 overnight. Replaced with Maddison

    1. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Good move. Perez has looked awful so far.

    2. Brosstan
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Sideways waste of a transfer

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Guessing you’ll also do Maddison to Perez next week after Perez scores and Maddison doesn’t. I mean you’ve got to catch those price rises, right

    4. Utensilitility
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      thx

  11. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Better option out of these on wildcard?

    A) VVD & Laporte
    B) TAA & Walker/Zinchenko

    Ger the most nailed City def or Pool's most attacking def?

    Cheers! 🙂

    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      a

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Robbo and Walker

  12. timPgoodwin
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Pick 2 of these 3 to start this week please:

    - Cantwell v CHE (H)
    - Wilson v MCI (H)
    - Lundstram v LEI (H)

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Cantwell & Lundstrum, reluctantly.

    2. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Cant and Lund

    3. Drexl Spivey
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Cantwell and Wilson. I've got the same three.

    4. Ode
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Never. Bench. Wilson

    5. THE Wild Rover
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Wilson and Cantwell

  13. Dr. Rog
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Pope 4
    TAA Digne AwB ___ Lund
    Sterling KdB Mane ___ Ceballos
    ___ Pukki 4.5

    A) KwP, Martial, Kean
    B) Kelly, Dendonker, Kane

  14. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Great lads. Keep ditching Salah. Nothing like a tasty differential Mo

  15. Viper
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Would you wildcard for this?

    Heaton - > Pope
    Rico - > Lundstram
    Robertson - > Maguire (keeping VvD)
    Mcginn - > Dendonker
    Salah - > Mane
    Trossard - > Martial
    Jota - > Rashford
    Greenwood - > Wickham

    Actually after writing that I think the players I currently have just as strong, let alone worthy of a wildcard 😆

    1. In a Rush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      It’s a no for me viper

    2. onceuponatyne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      I'd keep what you have tbh.

    3. wagner is king
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      no

    4. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      i would Viper

    5. HamezMace
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Probably not

    6. KunDogan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      No

    7. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      It's a no from me

    8. Phil's Stamps
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      No way

    9. Pillson
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      If you removed the arrows it wouldn't be immediately obvious which way round the transfers are. All of the players you have are good picks. I would be a little more patient

  16. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Any wildcarder here keeping Salah? Or is it all about Mane?

    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      sold last week. Might get back next week.(Also own Mane)

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      put another way, can you make a compelling case for Salah over Mane?

      1. Rocky FPL
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Penalties

    3. CunkOnFPL
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      not WCing, but depends on who gives you the team you like more

    4. AuFeld
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Mane may be the better value. Milner on the pitch doesn't justify Salah's price tag imo.

    5. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Not on a WC and haven't looked into it, but is "both" not an option?

  17. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Which one should I play from:

    A) Wilson (MCI)
    B) Lundstram (LEI)
    C) Dendoncker (BUR)

    1. CunkOnFPL
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      A

  18. CunkOnFPL
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    which one:

    a. CWilson, Robbo to Rashford, AWB/Walker/Zinchenko (-4)
    b. CWilson to Pukki?

  19. wagner is king
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    King , lucas moura and TAA
    for
    martial ,puki and Wan b
    for -4
    ??

    1. KunDogan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Not for me

  20. Ronnies
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Best combo... ?

    A) Martial & Barnes

    B) McGinn & Rashford

    Thanks guys.

    1. sunzip14
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      A

  21. Millie7
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    2FT

    1. Auba + Perez > Pukki + KDB
    2. Auba > Kane

    1. CunkOnFPL
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      2

  22. abaalan
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    1. Get rid of Perez? Y/N
    2. Start 1 of King, Dendoncker or Montoya?
    3. Captain Kane or Sterling?

    1. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Y
      Mont
      Toss a coin, Kane has the easier fixture though

    2. In a Rush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Yes
      Montoya
      Tough one Kane

      1. abaalan
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Would be lanzini, mount or mcginn in all likelihood (and in that order currently)

    3. HamezMace
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      1. Depends who for
      2. King
      3. Kane

    4. KunDogan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Y
      King
      Sterling

  23. Bobby Digital
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Salah better punish the sellers this week!

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Even if he scores Mane should do just as well

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        shouldnt

    2. KunDogan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Hope so

    3. Ode
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Both could haul, Salah has penalties though

  24. danlynch13
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Zinchencko or AWB?? I don’t have any other city or united defenders

  25. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Who would you rather have for the next 3-4 GW's or so?

    A) VVD (ARS, bur, NEW, che)
    B) Laporte (bou, BHA, NOR, wat)

    Cheers guys

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      B surely

    2. HamezMace
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      B

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Cool cheers lads, has to be Laporte doesn't it.

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      B with those fixtures

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Cheers buddy

  26. Ode
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Best United defender to own?

    Shaw looked really attacking against Wolves but i’m worried of his unevitable injury.

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      I didn't think Shaw looked that attacking from what I recall, but I would go for AWB - looks to still be hoovering up the BAPs.

      1. JIMMY TUGGINS
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        He's probably attacking a Two for Tuesdays Dominos today though.

        1. HamezMace
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 4 days ago

          He's not the only one

        2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 days ago

          😆

  27. simong1
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Best 5.5 defender option? Already have Zinchenko and not keen on doubling up on EVE defence (have Digne)

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Probably AWB

  28. Fernandito
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    On a wildcard, Salah or Mane...

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Mane, can always switch back to Salah later if needed.
      I just can't think of any clear cut case for Salah over Mane.

      1. Brosstan
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Penalties...

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 4 days ago

          and that's it? What if Milner is on the pitch?

        2. AuFeld
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 days ago

          Milner?

    2. HamezMace
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      What does the extra 1m allow you to do?

    3. EMBOLOFAN
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      who was top scoring player in the past 2 seasons

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        who was only 20 odd points behind?

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 days ago

          who was top scorer? twice? i just cant quite recall

          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 4 days ago

            get a room you 2

            1. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 4 days ago

              lol he suggested the room it seems, i declined, now i'm tied up and oiled, go figure lol

          2. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 4 days ago

            I can't recall who was 20 odd points behind, hmmmmm

    4. Fernandito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      with the extra mil could either
      Upgrade zinc to laporte
      6.5 fwd to Jimenez
      upgrade 4.5 def to a 5.5

      1. HamezMace
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        I'd rather have Salah then

  29. simong1
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    Pope - Button
    Robertson - VVD - Digne - Zinchenko - Lundstram
    Sterling - KDB - Salah - Perez - Dendocker
    King - Jota - Greenwood

    Best option below? 2FT, 0ITB Thanks.

    A) Roll FT
    B) Robbo & Perez > AWB/Maguire & Martial (free)
    C) Robbo & King > AWB/Maguire & Pukki (free)

  30. Codetto
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 days ago

    A) Robbo + Perez -> AWB + Martial
    B) Callum Wilson + Sigurdsson -> Jiminez + Martial