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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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  1. HellasLEAF
    7 years, 29 days ago

    De Bruyne how many minutes this GW:

    1. GENERATION X
      7 years, 29 days ago

      0. Wont be required and too important to risk.

    2. JIMMY TUGGINS
      7 years, 29 days ago

      0, I'd guess.

    3. Poseidon.
      7 years, 29 days ago

      ???

      1. HellasLEAF
        7 years, 29 days ago

        ???

    4. Brosstan
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Why cant I post "0"

      1. HellasLEAF
        7 years, 29 days ago

        Sorry gents, some of us have lives and jobs. Don't have the most direct like to City medical and can't be bothered to sift through pep's interviews.

        1. HellasLEAF
          7 years, 29 days ago

          right then zero thanks.

          carry on.

        2. Poseidon.
          7 years, 29 days ago

          Not really any need to be this rude. I’d be surprised if any of the people that replied to help didn’t have a life or job.

    5. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Zero

  2. The Royal Robin
    7 years, 29 days ago

    1FT £0.1 ITB. Any ideas would be appreciated.

    Pope
    TAA VVD Otamendi Lundstram Digne
    Mane Sterling Mount
    Pukki Abraham

    Stekelenberg Cantwell KDB Greenwood

    1. HellasLEAF
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Exact same team as everyone else except Salah/Mane.

      Basically hold.

  3. Boomerang V
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Wildcard Active !

    Pope - McGovern
    TAA - Ota - Tomori - Lund - 3.9
    Sterling - Mahrez - Mount - Yarmolenko - Cantwell
    Auba - Pukki - Abraham

    3.7 itb to upgrade Pukki to Vardy and Mahrez to KDB

    any thoughts?

    1. waldo666
      7 years, 29 days ago

      No Liverpool attack sticks out to me.

      1. Boomerang V
        7 years, 29 days ago

        The plan is to get one or two in GW 13, when their fixtures turn. But it is a big risk. I can see Salah and Aguero punishing me.

        Auba's fixtures are a sea of green.

    2. JammySprat
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Mahrez unlikely to play this week other than that looks solid

      1. Boomerang V
        7 years, 29 days ago

        Mahrez can become Son, but I am not sure how Spurs will react after a 7-2 defeat. I also heard something about Son getting a knock but I am not sure.

    3. Energetics
      7 years, 29 days ago

      If I still had wildcard this is how my team would look.

      Like a lot.

      Personally would prefer Soyuncu rather than Tomori and start Lundy this week but really nice.

  4. The Head-Ake
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Pope
    TAA, Digne, AWB, Matip
    Salah, KDB, Sterling(c), McGinn
    Tammy, Pukki

    Bench: Button, Dendoncker, Kelly, Greenwood. 2 FT and 0.3 ITB. What do I do? Haven't played in 2-3 weeks and am out of the loop. What moves look good?

  5. ReleaseBreaks_
    7 years, 29 days ago

    2 FT
    Salah to Yarmolenko
    Wickham to Aubameyang

    So i can have strong lineup for next gw and bench DeBruyne.

    Seems legit ?

    1. Hy liverpool
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Keep Mo

      1. Bobby Digital
        7 years, 29 days ago

        This

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 29 days ago

      I am thinking exact same but with Greenwood to Aubameyang- do it

  6. Bobby Digital
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Son for the early Sat kick-off or Yarmolenko for the evening Sat game?

    1. Hy liverpool
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Son

    2. Poseidon.
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Son based on that info!

      1. Bobby Digital
        7 years, 29 days ago

        It's critical information 🙂

  7. DIMITRIS
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Mahrez could become essential if Bilva gets ban from FA ( shame on them if they do ban him ) . I think he'll be guaranteed starter for 5-6 gameweeks if things go that way.

    1. Hy liverpool
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Yep. Will be a great option

    2. Poseidon.
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Definitely - may even be a great option if there is no ban. Consensus seems to be that a ban is unlikely m.

    3. 3 A
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Already have kun, kdb (want to keep him) and sterling.

      Better than Mahrez imo except the price.

      1. DIMITRIS
        7 years, 29 days ago

        I think that Kun is slightly more of a rotation worry than Mahrez. It's a long season, everbodey will play, but I prefer Mahrez because he's almost 4 mil cheaper. Cheers

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        7 years, 29 days ago

        wow that's certainly City heavy

  8. Pacer.
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Guenduzi looks a fair straight swap for Cantwell if crocked, doesn't he? Picking up an assist every few games, has almost scored twice, great home fixtures

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Saka could be a nice short term option too.

      1. Pacer.
        7 years, 29 days ago

        Didn't pass the eye test for me and selection is completely unpredictable

    2. Poseidon.
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Yeah. Got to be nailed. Looked one of Arsenal best 2-3 player’s every time I’ve seen them play this season

  9. KDB4PREZ
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Any news on AWB or Maddison injuries? Cheers

    1. Poseidon.
      7 years, 29 days ago

      I don’t think so - pressers usually on a Friday so hopefully more info tomorrow

      1. KDB4PREZ
        7 years, 29 days ago

        Cheers bud. Got both them KDB,Aurier and Hayden so struggling to get 11 players out. If either don’t play I’m screwed and either way Rico has to play vs Arsenal!! Might have to WC here what ya reckon?

  10. Lestat
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Out of curiosity, what are non Sterling owners doing this week?

    Anyone taking a 4 pt hit to get him in or holding off and hiding behind the couch...?

    1. noahzark22
      7 years, 29 days ago

      I'm captaining Auba and being just fine

    2. tucaoneo
      7 years, 29 days ago

      A week ago it was Kun owners who thought they had figured Pep out and were laughing. Crazy how fast the FPL universe spins!

  11. Ziyech on the Bench
    7 years, 29 days ago

    2FT, 1.4 ITB - not sure what to do fellas :/

    Pope , 4.0

    TAA, Lundy, Otamendi / Mings, Soyuncu

    Salah, Sterling(c), Mount, KDB*, McGinn

    Pukki, Abraham / Greenwood.

    Don’t like the idea of Greenwood replacing KDB...

    1. noahzark22
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Salah to Yarmolenko, Greenwood to Aubu

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        7 years, 29 days ago

        seriously wouldnt take Salah out before a home game imo!

      2. Ziyech on the Bench
        7 years, 29 days ago

        Not losing Mo but thanks

  12. noahzark22
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Heaton
    Robertson, van Dijk, Digne, Lundstram
    Yarmolenko, Mount, Son
    Pukki, Aubameyang, Callum Wilson

    Button, Fredericks, Cantwell, De Bruyne

    Good to go? It's really down to two of Lundstram, Pukki, Fredericks, Cantwell.

  13. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 29 days ago

    This is how my team might play out this week. With 1 free transfer and 0.3 min bank would you carry and have 2 over international break? If not what move would you consider?

    Pope
    TAA Otamendi Diop Van Dijk Rico
    Sterling Salah Mount
    Pukki Abraham

    McGovern Greenwood De Bruyne Cantwell was

    1. noahzark22
      7 years, 29 days ago

      save

    2. Pacer.
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Maybe Jorgino or Guenduzi for Cantwell. Both have excellent fixtures coming up. Cantwell hopeless on the road and possibly injured. Would rather play one of them this week than Rico tbh

  14. Boomerang V
    7 years, 29 days ago

    On a WC would you choose:

    Tomori or Soyuncu?
    Mahrez or Son?

    1. noahzark22
      7 years, 29 days ago

      neither
      Son

    2. Boomerang V
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Mahrez or Son would be KDB placeholders.

      Tomori or Soyncu are more long term picks

    3. I Member
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Soyuncu and Son

    4. ZimZalabim
      7 years, 29 days ago

      flip a coin maybe tomori marginally ahead
      son

  15. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 29 days ago

    who besides Lunds is looking at price rising?

  16. andre_c
    7 years, 29 days 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?

    Cheers

  17. Taegugk Warrior
    7 years, 29 days ago

    David silva or Mahrez...?

    1. Ask Yourself
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Mahrez

  18. @fpl_phenom
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Pope
    VVD Zinchenko Tomori
    Mane Son KDB Cantwell
    Aguero Abraham Pukki
    --------------------------------
    Button Lundy Montoya Hayden

    £0.8M ITB

    1FT

    Wildcard available...

    what do you guys think... ? Any suggestions ?

  19. Ask Yourself
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Anyone fancy richarlison? Transfer plans mean Mahrez a no go as need sterling. Thinking he could be next best (oh dear)

    1. JIMMY TUGGINS
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Pick a mid up to 7.9 for one week only plz, Mount feels right pick but so boring

      1. Ask Yourself
        7 years, 29 days ago

        Exactly my situation. Richarlison? Sad.

        1. Ask Yourself
          7 years, 29 days ago

          Just super uninspired by FPL atm

          1. JIMMY TUGGINS
            7 years, 29 days ago

            I considered him recently and was glad I didn't bring in although I held Martial instead so lol

            1. Ask Yourself
              7 years, 29 days ago

              Here’s one that i now slightly prefer. Felipe Anderson. You even get to watch him on TV

              1. JIMMY TUGGINS
                7 years, 29 days ago

                Do I really have to watch that? I was actually considering Zaha earlier this week, he's as due as you can get, had thoughts of Roberto throwing in a speculative effort.

                1. Ask Yourself
                  7 years, 29 days ago

                  🙁 fine
                  Zaha good 1 week shout for sure Roberto is a real punk

                  1. JIMMY TUGGINS
                    7 years, 29 days ago

                    I mean I probably will watch it, I watch almost every game unless working, even us and we're the worst.

  20. WWF
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Pope Button
    Mings Pieters Lund Hanley Rico
    KdB Sterling Mount James Son
    Kun Tammy Ayew

    1.6 itb

    Opinions??

    1. @fpl_phenom
      7 years, 29 days ago

      plan for KDB ?

      looks very original

      1. WWF
        7 years, 29 days ago

        I think Ayew

        1. WWF
          7 years, 29 days ago

          And just carry KdB

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      7 years, 29 days ago

      TAA? Salah/Mane?

      1. WWF
        7 years, 29 days ago

        Is my fear, hoping Liv have a sub par run to gw12

  21. EMBOLOFAN
    7 years, 29 days ago

    who gets more minutes next 2 GWs? mahrez or bilva?

    1. Ask Yourself
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Pep’s new fav boy

    2. tucaoneo
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Mahrez 25 + 90
      Bernardo 90 + 0

    3. JIMMY TUGGINS
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Wish I knew.

  22. No Pirlo No Party
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Ryan - Button
    Robertson - VVD - Otamendi - Dunk - Lundstram
    Salah - Sterling - Mount - Cantwell - Dendoncker
    Aubameyang - Pukki - Greenwood

    2FT - 1.4 ITB

    Best move to make here?

    Considering VVD + Greenwood > Suyuncu + Abraham

  23. Salah’s Sonnet
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Do we even think Mahrez will play next game?
    Having my head slightly turned instead of Sterling.

    1. JIMMY TUGGINS
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Never any point even wasting energy on guessing even though we always do.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        7 years, 29 days ago

        very true, may just leave off everything for two free's over IB and pray cantwell is fit to play.

    2. Boberella
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Its just impossible to know re: Mahrez.
      For me, I think Sterling much more likely to start and worth captaining.
      I won't be doing the KDB to Mahrez move.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        7 years, 29 days ago

        I agree, i got some good replies earlier today, if i were to do KDB to sterling i'm not sure who else goes to accomodate him.

        Pope
        TAA - Lundstram - Otamendi
        Mount - Son - Salah - KDB
        Pukki Abraham - Auba
        ____________________________
        Button: Cantwell, Hanley, Gibson

        KDB to Sterling leaves -2.4 ITB, and would be for a hit.

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          7 years, 29 days ago

          Most likely Son as he's lowly owned, so would be something like KDB + Son > Sterling + Yarmolenko

          1. JIMMY TUGGINS
            7 years, 29 days ago

            I'm very disappointed that Son hasn't hauled for me in the last couple.

            1. Salah’s Sonnet
              7 years, 29 days ago

              Yeah t is annoying isn't it, something is up in that Spurs camp, but Son is always attacking, may just roll it and keep him and hope he does the business against Brighton

              1. JIMMY TUGGINS
                7 years, 29 days ago

                I'm keeping but not sure if he's staying on WC, he has Watford at home after but if he's rested I'll probably run into a wall.

                1. Salah’s Sonnet
                  7 years, 29 days ago

                  haha! I can actually see Poch starting Son against Watford, needs wins and the way Spurs are going they need to cover their bets. If on WC i'd defo consder him departing.

        2. Boberella
          7 years, 29 days ago

          Ah, I see. That's a tricky one then.
          Wouldn't lose Auba, so the only way would be Son or Salah.
          Not much to like about Spurs at the moment, so it would be Son to Yarmolenko (or someone similar) for me.

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            7 years, 29 days ago

            Yeah definitely not a fan of losing Salah and Auba is going nowhere for quite some time, so would certainly be Son to Yarmo, or maybe even Jorginho which allows Pukki to Vardy the following week, but three chelsea assests may just be silly.

  24. ZimZalabim
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Hi DZ
    what to do with this lot ?

    Heaton (button)
    Robbo Lund Lowton (Rico Dunk)
    Salah Sterling Mcginn Cantwell (Dendo)
    Aguero Pukki Tammy

    1ft 2mil itb

    Was thinking Aguero to Auba and upgrade Cantwell (upto 7.9) or maybe just Cantwell to Yarmolenko

    Still got my WC probably gonna use it in the IB

    1. JIMMY TUGGINS
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Wait for pressers, Cantwell might be injured, good fixture if he's not though.

      1. ZimZalabim
        7 years, 29 days ago

        cheers
        will wait just thinking what options to consider

    2. Boberella
      7 years, 29 days ago

      I'd just do Cantwell to Yarmolenko this GW.
      Wish I could afford to do the same!

      1. ZimZalabim
        7 years, 29 days ago

        cheers leaning towards this move

  25. JIMMY TUGGINS
    7 years, 29 days ago

    I send a pic of Pep toasting with a stein every time my mate gets his with his rotation, I assume this is common practice.

    1. JIMMY TUGGINS
      7 years, 29 days ago

      hit with*

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      7 years, 29 days ago

      it is

  26. Ask Yourself
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Okay I have my KDB replacement. Welcome to my team Felipe Anderson. It always goes well when I put in players from the team I support

    1. JIMMY TUGGINS
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Martial has done really well for me, I wish you the best.

      1. Ask Yourself
        7 years, 29 days ago

        100% of games he’s played he’s gotten returns so fair play to you after GW7 to still have him you must be flying. Thank you I look forward to you Wildcard next week xx

  27. DeathoftheParty
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Lund at to Watford or
    Cantwell at home to villa?

  28. FC Hakkebøf
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Is it just me or is it NUTS to transfer out KDB already, when we have no information on the length of his groin injury? At least wait for presser surely?

    1. ZimZalabim
      7 years, 29 days ago

      wait for presser
      but pep said well see on sunday but if not then def after the IB
      so its a matter of one game

      1. ZimZalabim
        7 years, 29 days ago

        ah ok just re read what uve written yes nuts everyone selling is nuts lol

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          7 years, 29 days ago

          +1

    2. JohnnyCroat
      7 years, 29 days ago

      100% trail mix nuts...

      Pep half hinted KdB could play some part this weekend, but if he doesn't and is allowed cry off the Internationals then he returns for GW9 in full form and health. Basically this is almost certainly a 1 game rest under the circumstances.

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        7 years, 29 days ago

        It's madness. People willing to throw away team value and even take a hit to get rid. MADNESS I TELL YOU

  29. Named
    7 years, 29 days ago

    What do i do lads?
    Pope Ryan
    TAA Zinch AWB Digne Tomori
    Mount Ceballos Sterling Salah Cantwell
    Pukki Vardy Greenwood
    yeh my differentials didn't pay off rip
    0.5 ITB 100.4 value 0 FT
    Do I WC?
    if so who to go to?
    Also who do i field?

    1. JohnnyCroat
      7 years, 29 days ago

      A value of 100.9 and you think your picks aren't paying off? Bench Digne anyway. Cantwell rumoured injured. Team looks fine as is for GW8.

  30. @fpl_phenom
    7 years, 29 days ago

    Reece james play in midfield tonight?

    1. Bring back Rafa
      7 years, 29 days ago

      Wing back I think