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Is Riyad Mahrez a viable cut-price FPL route into the Man City attack?

Averaging 10.50 points per start and providing better value for money (based on points per million spent) than all other Manchester City assets bar Kevin De Bruyne (£10.0m), Riyad Mahrez (£8.5m) is hovering on the Fantasy Premier League radar at present.

With De Bruyne nursing a groin injury and a doubt for the visit of Wolves on Sunday, the demand for Mahrez’s services may well step up a notch as we approach the weekend.

Currently, the Algerian is the fifth-most-bought FPL midfielder of Gameweek 8.

Successive double-digit hauls against Watford and Everton have increased interest, although he is still very much in differential territory when it comes to FPL ownership (4.1% at the time of writing).

Is he worth considering as a Fantasy option, then, in the weeks ahead?

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Lessons Learned from Gameweek 7

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  1. FPL Forward Thinker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Grant Hanley earns three times as much as Pukki and Cantwell combined

    1. WWF
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Good player and club captain. Thouroghly deserved.

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Will he play this weekend, gave Hanley starting unless I bring in cresswell or tomori

  2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    No wonder Derby have a drink culture, the manager looks like the guy you see in the high street swigging from an 8 litre industrial strength cider bottle

    1. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      The manager’s Phillip Cocu

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        ...looking like a tramp

        1. Poseidon.
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Top quality player. Can forgive him a dodgy haircut

      2. DeathoftheParty
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, seriously... Respect. Philip Cocu was a player.

    2. BRKFCTrueRover
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Lampard?

  3. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Is Maitland Niles likely to play this weekend?

    1. TAT
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Wait and see who starts tomorrow. Chambers might play instead – or Bellerín if fit.

  4. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Wonder if Mount's minutes will be reducing?

    1. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Why?

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        CHO

        1. FPL.team
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Ah didn't know CHO played in his position. Thought he was more likely to share with Willian/Pedro. Shame.

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Wind up. Tsek

      1. Mika-eel
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Has to be the first tsek I've seen on these pages, lol.

  5. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Håland will be snapped up for serious money.

    Proper old school goalscorer who knows how to find the back of the net regardless of the opposition he faces.

    1. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Think we all know where he’s coming. Ole has already been his manager once

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        He will slot right in at United. Better than anything they have. Rashford and Greenwood cant hold a candle to Håland

        1. Poseidon.
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Can’t see Rashford ever getting beyond being a 10-15 goal a season striker - might be ok as backup given his versatility. Haland got to be worth a punt!

      2. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Question is does he want to play for a mid table team? United aren’t going to give the lad trophies for YEARS

        1. the Penman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          United will be a good stepping stone into the Premier League; he can then push on to a proper top club after a season or two establishing himself.

          1. ‘Tis the Season
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            And play on CL on Tuesday and Wednesday’s and rest Thursday's...as the top clubs do

          2. RichardNixon
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            If he's got any ambition he'll join Everton instead. Would complete their squad imo

        2. Poseidon.
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          How many PL titles you won again? 13 for me

          1. ‘Tis the Season
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            ..but 5 years away from a another cup and 10 for another league. That’s being generous..

            1. Poseidon.
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              Scenes when we take Salah off your hands

            2. jimbo90
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              ...but still no league title since 1990

    2. TAT
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Unfortunately with Ole at United, I fear Braut Håland will end up there. I think Mino Raiola was involved with his move to Salzburg, so you never know what might happen.

  6. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed. Guys, are u selling KdB ? I have only KdB from City attack, and dont know what to do.

    I can afford Sterling if i sell Salah.

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Sideways IMO.

      Salah could start exploding.

      But your choice in the end.

    2. In and Out
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely holding

    3. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Hold. Unless you switch to Son and captain him.

    4. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      All BS. Depends on the rank

    5. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Doubt he'll fall in price (see Martial falling by just 0.1m despite ownership tanking by 75%+) so will be expensive to put back in if you take him out.

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Martial under valued, KDB not

        1. ItOnlyTook9Years
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          KDB is under valued

  7. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    If Cantwell ( and big if at this stage) is not playing I may have to make free transfer to get 11 out and probably wildcarding over IB. Would Cantwell to Jorghino be decent move?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Saka 😀

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        You reckon he’s nailed to start v Bournemouth mate?

    2. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Why would he not be playing?

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Pulled hammy doing the twist

      2. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Twitter reports that pulled hammy in training

        1. FourLokoLeipzig
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Ah, thanks. Could be Wildcard time if so!..

  8. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    today salah increased the intensity of my FOMO

    1. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I was all ready to sell him, now one game and I'm in 2 minds again. I'm so fickle it's unreal.

  9. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Evening all!! Anyone care you run their eyes over my team and give pointers of where I can kick on going forward would be greatly appreciated, currently 71k and did Aurier to Cresswell with free transfer this week and 1.2 in the bank!!
    Heaton
    TAA Lundstram Cresswell
    Mané Sterling(C) Mount Cantwell
    C.Wilson Pukki(VC) Abraham
    Subs-4.0 Montoya Söyüncü KDB

    1. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      You’re well setup for the next few, assuming you’re rotating Lund with Söyüncü. Keep an eye on Wilson in case he starts regressing, he can become Vardy then I think?

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah i play 3 at the back and so it’s TAA on two others, I’m considering Montoya to Tomori, yes I can do Wilson to Vardy In one move, equally I can to Mané to Salah In one move, this is why I’m reluctant to do Montoya to Otamendi which wouldn’t be a sensible move I guess but I like having that money In the back to enable me to have a range of options.

  10. Not again Shirley
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Pope

    Robbo Lund Otamendi

    Mane Sterling KDB McNeill

    Pukki Haller Abraham

    Button Dendoncker Kelly Dunk

    Only 1 FT

    Was thinking as have nearly 2 million in bank to bring in Salah for Mane it can that wait?

    Obvs move above dependant on whether KDB confirmed out.

    Thanks

    1. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Or can that wait!

    2. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Save the FT unless KDB news is catostrophic.

  11. Poseidon.
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Come on. Let’s all stay up for the price rises

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      It’s the reason I wake up

      1. Poseidon.
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Like Xmas every day. I’m going to tell everyone how many risers and fallers I’ve got

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          I hope I get more risers than you and I hope you get more fallers than me

          1. Poseidon.
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Scenes when all my players rise

            1. The Ejiptian King
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              Same, Martial going up?

              1. Poseidon.
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                Seems inevitable!

            2. Ask Yourself
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              Scenes when I take all your players off your hands

              1. Poseidon.
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                They won’t go. They’re living out their childhood dreams

                1. Ask Yourself
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 6 months ago

                  Don’t understand why every footballer on the planet doesn’t for United it would make them the best team in the world if they do that

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I'm usually up late anyway.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        🙁

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Not in a bad way! I work odd hours so have quite a messed up sleeping pattern, I've always been more of a night person though.

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Me too Ed that’s why we get along so well I think x

      2. Poseidon.
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        We’ll count you in!

        Come on Rainy, we’re ready

  12. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Looks like two down this week?

    Pope
    Virgil, Otamendi, Trent
    KDB, Sterling, Son, Mount,
    Pukki, Tammy, Wilson

    Button, Lundstram, Cantwell, Montoya,

    .4 bank

  13. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    If Jesus starts gw8 that'd mean no competitive footy for kun in 2.5 weeks as not called up for Argentina. That seems preposterous to me so gonna back him to start v Wolves

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Yea hes obviously starting. Jebus has two IB games

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I’m not exactly sure that pep cares about how many weeks Aguero goes without competitive football lol

      1. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        of course he does, players meed to stay sharp

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          They can ban plastic straws but they’ll never ban clutching

          1. Rhinos
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            what are you on about, ive no idea if kun will start im just saying your point that pep wont care bout kun minutes is daft

  14. Phil's Stamps
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Have KDB so first on the bench likely to play, but who to put there?
    A) Soyuncu
    B) Rico

    I'm thinking that although Bournemouth are likely to get nailed by as many as 4, Arsenal's defence is so poor that an assist by Rico is not out of the question, so maybe he gets between 3-4 points with a bit of luck? With Soy, I think Leicester have the ability to frustrate Liverpool, but a clean sheet is unlikely so a 2 or 1 pointer. But in my gut it feels that Soy has the higher ceiling.

    Who would you go for?

    1. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B for reasons you stated.

    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers. Small margins, but picking the right one could be a nice little rank booster.

  15. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    How many minutes do we think Aguero gets against Wolves?

    1. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I can’t see him coming on - if City take a dominant lead early doors then what’s the point? If they’re chasing with half hour to go though would expect him to get the full 30 minutes

      1. Futbol Heritage
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        So, you think he doesn't start?

        1. Poseidon.
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          I would lean towards that but like everybody else really I’ve got no idea. Certainly seen some arguments for him starting that have made me think twice.

    2. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Threnty

    3. Futbol Heritage
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Start and 65-70 I hope.

    4. Percy07
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      65—90 mins

  16. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Tough to decide whether to punt on Mahrez or bring in Vardy, as was the original plan.

    1. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez higher points ceiling, especially this week. Obviously just the roulette wheel of Pep to play. More exciting though 🙂

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Mahrez due a rest?

        1. ItOnlyTook9Years
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          It's roulette, nobody is definite. But he's already missed 3 games so far so take that either way you like

          1. ItOnlyTook9Years
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            * not started

        2. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          He got the Preston game off last week

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            You could argue that Bilva came off early as he was rested for the weekend though.....

            It’s a mess!

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              Bilva played poop that’a Why he came off. Mahrez is pep’s new fav player

              1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                I really want to get Mahrez in for KDB, but just seem to be bottling it and doing everything I can to talk myself out of it 😆

  17. jernej93
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Is -4 worth 0.1 value? 🙂

    I want to bring Pope for Heaton.

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      No.

    2. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Negative

  18. snouty375
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    For this weekend

    A De bruyne and aguero

    Or

    B Sterling and auba for a hit

    1. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Depends who your backup is for KDB, but probably B either way

    2. jernej93
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      You don't sell KDB and Aguero

      1. ItOnlyTook9Years
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Well, KDB I agree, but he did say 'this weekend'

        1. jernej93
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          But I assume that he has Aguero and KDB and he will sell them both for Sterling and Auba (for a hit) ... not worth it at all IMO 🙂

          1. ItOnlyTook9Years
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah, that's not so good. Maybe he's planning wildcard next week? Dunno, maybe the good man can clear it all up for us

            1. snouty375
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              I only had cantwell or greenwood as back up. So looking forward with fixtures in mind and Dr bruyne injury and aguero rotation risk I thought it might be a good punt? But maybe not by the sounds of it? Lol

              1. ItOnlyTook9Years
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                Cantwell at home this weekend is decent backup

                1. snouty375
                  • 4 Years
                  4 years, 6 months ago

                  Well maybe I won't be so gung hi and just go with that. Appreciated

                  1. snouty375
                    • 4 Years
                    4 years, 6 months ago

                    *gung ho

  19. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Assuming KDB out is Bernardo Silva likely to start in his position with Sterling Aguero/Jesus Mahrez up front?

    1. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Or Foden?

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Good point- Pep does want to play him more and what better opportunity- .3% ownership might be worth punt

        1. St Pauli Walnuts
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          There's Gundogan and Dilva in the mix too.

        2. ItOnlyTook9Years
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah, but takes up a valuable city spot for a bit-part player

    2. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Basically, no one has a clue and anyone telling you otherwise is kidding themselves!

  20. KDB4PREZ
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Any blades fans about? Wondering how nailed John fleck is this weekend? Need one week starter (4.8) max to field 11 players before WC next GW.
    Tia

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Get Saka of Arsenal!

      1. KDB4PREZ
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        But with emery roulette not sure I can take the gamble even tho would love him over any other option for sure

        1. Pep Roulette
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Wait till tomorrow! If he is rested tomorrow, then he will surely be starting this weekend!

  21. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    with KDB unlikely to play, what bench order?

    1. Greenwood
    2. Rico
    3. Dendoncker

    thanks

  22. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Kdb ---> Pepe(C)
    Insane?

    1. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Not by my definition. It’d be ‘insane’ if he’d been loaned out to Getafe for the season and you wanted to do it. This is more ‘ill advised’

    2. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Yup.

    3. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah Pepe has looked rubbish recently

    4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Watch the Utd v arsenal game......

    5. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      If Pepe cost 5.5 Id still get McGinn ahead of him.

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        lol

  23. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    A or B?
    A. King, Otamendi
    B. Wilson, Tomori

    Cheers 🙂

    1. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

  24. ItOnlyTook9Years
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Was really close to wildcarding this week to freshen my team up but not so keen after Salah's performance. Plus KDB uncertainty.

  25. andre_c
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you captain this game week and vice?

    Pope (Button)
    TAA, Otamendi, Lundstram (Soy, Rico)
    KDB, Salah, Mount, Yarmo (Cantwell)
    Aguero, Tammy, Pukki

    Afraid Aguero is gonna be benched. Then would I vice-captain Salah?

    Thanks

  26. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    What would you do here?

    Pope
    TAA Robbo Digne Ota
    Sterling(C) Kdb Son Mount
    Abraham Haller

    4.0 cantwell kelly greenwood

    1 FT 0.8 itb

  27. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Digne -> Tomori
    Yes or no?

    1. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Aye

  28. DIMITRIS
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    I just got rid of Pepe for Mahrez . Good or bad, what do you think?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      chance Mahrez doesn't start but not sure there's much chance of Pepe learning how to kick a ball properly

      1. DIMITRIS
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers.
        I just hope he'll play. Praying for Pep roulette to go in my favour this week.

        1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Bet on number 7

    2. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Getting rid of Pepe for anyone is good! And if it's Mahrez​, it's great!

      1. DIMITRIS
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        I had Pepe from Totenham game, and it's been frustraiting. Mahrez feels like a much better option at this time.

  29. The Ejiptian King
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Reckon Martial will drop tonight? He's definitely going but I'd rather wait until pressers to decide who for.

  30. St Pauli Walnuts
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    2FT, I can't believe this but I'm actually considering burning one. Maybe swap Button for McGovern though that feels pointless if he is going to be 3rd choice soon anyway? Any ideas?

    Pope
    TAA / Ota / Lund
    Mane / Cantwell / Son / Mount
    Auba (c) / Tammy / Pukki

    Button / KDB / Rico / Soy

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Mane to ster?

      1. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        I wish! 0.1 ITB.