Pro Pundits - Az

The United players I’m backing in FPL – and the Arsenal assets I’m avoiding

It’s baaaack… and it’s relentless!

As we march onwards in these uncertain times, the deadlines keep coming and we are all having to adapt as quickly as possible as we learn about different managers’ strategies, team fitness and who’s come back raring to go.

I’ve experienced all the familiar FPL emotions over the last week and, I have to say, I’m very happy that 22 men are running around after a ball again.

I’ve watched some incredibly poor games (Everton v Liverpool was particularly turgid), experienced the joy of a last-minute winner for my side (take a bow Neal Maupay (£5.7m)) and, of course, experienced a goal for one of my players chalked off by VAR (unlucky Son Heung-min (£9.7m)).

My own FPL team has got off to a decent post-COVID start. Using the Bench Boost in Gameweek 30+ saw me nearly half my rank (up from 165k to 94k) and my Wildcard team looks set to deliver a small green arrow, despite not owning any Liverpool attackers and backing Everton to do a demolition job on Norwich City.

Back in Gameweek 11, thoughts of a top 10k finish looked laughable. But, I feel like I’ve got the wind in my sails a bit and if I can have a strong end to the season, there’s no reason why this can’t be achieved.

I want to use this piece to focus on two teams that I’ve paid particular attention to, for very different reasons.

Arsenal

I mean, this is hardly revolutionary punditry. But, I think it’s really important to consider just how bad Arsenal have been since the restart – even if they did bounce back to winning ways against Southampton.

Arsenal have conceded 30 shots in the box since the restart, which is more than Norwich (21), West Ham (14) and Bournemouth (10). Even accounting for the extra fixture, that’s not great.

At the other end of the pitch, they’re averaging a chance every 11.4 minutes, which puts them in the same company as the likes of Watford, West Ham and Bournemouth.  

Mikel Arteta has inherited a mess, there’s no doubt about it, and the team that kept three clean sheets in four pre-COVID games looks like a distant memory.

There are rumours of unrest in the Arsenal camp, with Arteta reportedly unhappy with the attitude of some of his players during the break.

3pm team news

Against City, Arsenal went with a youthful lineup, but to me, the players starting, particularly Matteo Guendouzi (£4.2m), Eddie Nketiah (£4.4m) and Joe Willock (£4.7m), don’t look ready to be week-in week-out regulars.

Combined with a defence that will soon include David Luiz (£5.7m) and be without Bernd Leno (£4.9m) – their chances of a strong end to the season look slim-to-none.

Surely their talisman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m), who is 32 next year and likely has one big move left in his career, will be looking to head to the exit door. He did manage seven shots (three on target) against Brighton, which is encouraging, but he again failed to deliver against Southampton and if he repeats that trick against Norwich, I can’t see anyone keeping faith in the Gabonese international.

In my mind, targeting teams playing Norwich looked a strong play from now until the end of the season and after what I’ve seen so far, bringing in those that are playing Arsenal also looks a guarantee of points.

With Norwich heading to the Emirates, it’s almost unthinkable to think that Arsenal won’t get a win – but this could be their last chance to get three points in a while, with Wolves, Leicester, Tottenham and Liverpool all to come in the subsequent four Gameweeks. Eek.

In my view, the most worrying thing about Arsenal is their complete lack of desire to create openings and carve out chances. Dani Ceballos (£5.2m), I’d argue, is their most creative player and is performing relatively well in his new deeper-lying role, but this means he is absent from where they perhaps need him, pulling the strings further up the pitch.

As post-match highlights revealed, despite playing against a high-line City defence, players were reserved in trying to pick out Aubameyang.

Against Brighton, defending for the Seagulls was too easy at times and it took a wonder goal from Nicolas Pépe (£9.2m) for Arsenal to get a goal. It seems to me that Arteta is trying to patch up a frankly horrible defence with more negative tactics, but at the cost of fluidity and flexibility which makes the majority of their attackers avoidable.

I will however be keeping my eye on Bukayo Saka, who at £4.7m doesn’t eat up many funds in your budget, and may be a decent pick against Norwich if you are looking for some ‘coverage’ outside of Aubameyang.

He had two goal attempts against Brighton and I was impressed with him, particularly in the first half. He’s created more goals than any other Arsenal player this calendar year and even managed to hit the post against the Seagulls.

He’s in my line-up for Gameweek 31+ despite my reservations about Arsenal, with my frustrations towards Richarlison’s (£8.3m) uninspiring performance echoing in my mind, and perhaps not enough time to get over it before the next deadline.

Manchester United

Ole is indeed at the wheel, and currently, he’s at the wheel of a Ferrari rather than the Reliant Robin we saw him driving earlier in the season.

It has been two very different games for Manchester United so far: a more tactical battle against Jose Mourinho’s Spurs, followed by a swashbuckling display against a patched-up Sheffield United. But, it’s hard to argue with four points from these games, the first hat-trick for a United player in the post-Ferguson era and some decent defensive displays (despite a couple of individual errors that nearly broke Roy Keane).

When I decided to Wildcard, getting three United players was always the priority. As I went through the options, it was encouraging to see just how many players that I could feasibly consider.

Bruno Fernandes (£8.7m) was a shoo-in. The highest-scoring player since he signed, he was averaging more points than even Mohamed Salah (£12.7m) per game. He’s exactly the kind of player I like in my team, one who has the monopoly on set pieces, looks to play killer balls and isn’t afraid of a shot. He’s everything I wanted James Maddison (£7.5m) to be, but the quality difference between the two is clearly vast.

Fernandes was unlucky not to get a couple of assists against Sheffield United, too. I did consider pairing him with Paul Pogba (£8.3m), but with no penalties and rumours of a more deep-lying role (look at those long passes he can deliver), I decided against it.

I also wanted to tap into the backline. Pre-COVID, United had really turned a corner in terms of their defence. They now have five clean sheets in their last seven games. The hard decision was knowing who to get.

I tend to avoid centre-backs as I prefer more attacking full-backs, so that was Harry Maguire (£5.3m) out. Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s (£5.3m) stats hardly inspired confidence and so it fell, against all odds, to David de Gea (£5.3m).

The more I think about this move, however, the happier I am with it. A back three of Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.8m), Matt Doherty (£6.3m) and Serge Aurier (£5.0m) gives me a perfect blend of form and fixtures until the end of the season and helps me get involved with the Red Devils’ backline.

I also decided after the Spurs game to go with Marcus Rashford (£9.0m), who I thought looked dangerous, if a bit rusty. I was hoping some of that rust would have worn off by the Sheffield United game but alas, two glorious chances wasted.

He still came away with two assists, however, and for those (like me) that went with Rashford over Anthony Martial (£8.1m), I urge patience. The two are matching each other in terms of penalty area touches (14 vs 13) and are very close in terms of goal attempts (four v six). The key difference? Martial has been clinical with a 50% goal conversion. If the two keep getting the chances they are getting, I expect both players to be strong options until the end of the season.

So why am I not dropping Rashford for Martial, who is playing ‘out of position’, gets an extra point for a goal and even a clean sheet point too? The reasoning is just as it was pre-Wildcard: Martial is one of the most infuriating to own players in the game. When you think he’s going to do well, he doesn’t. When United need a spark, he’s often missing. When you watch a match wanting your players to get on and demand the ball, he can leave you hanging.

The first half of the Spurs game was a perfect example of the frustration that I have experienced owning Martial in my team in the past. He touched the ball nine times, the fewest of any player on the pitch. He comes too deep at times, and often looks laboured at getting back into the box.

Despite constant calls from Solskjaer that he wants him lurking more predatorily, certain games are going to see him falling back into these habits and United will not have an easier game this season than they did against Sheffield United.

When you compare Rashford and Martial over the season, in terms of averages per appearance, Rashford is ahead on just about every metric. I know it can be tempting to switch to “flavour of the week”, but to me, Martial is exactly that sort of player – great one week, awful the next. I’m sticking with Rashford.

If you’re rocking less than three United players, you could do a lot worse than using a transfer on Martial, but with games coming thick and fast, your transfers are more valuable than ever. Use them wisely.

As we head towards the final straight of the season, however, I think the most important bit of advice I can give you is: play your own game.

If you disagree with me, triple up on Arsenal v Norwich and hand Martial the armband. If you’re watching as much football as I am, you’ll be making your own minds up on who to target. Now isn’t the time to play it safe – attack the Gameweek, trust your gut, use the Members’ Area to compare stats post-COVID to pre-COVID and extract as much as you can from this crazy end to a season which I doubt we will ever see the likes of again.

But above all else, keep yourselves and your loved ones safe and healthy out there – and see you in the pub when this all blows over.


Az has been a contributor to the site and Scoutcast guest for many years. The Brighton and Hove Albion supporter has three top 10k finishes to his name in a long Fantasy career, the best of which was a rank of 817 in the 2017/18 season.

Az <p>One half of the FPL BlackBox YouTube series with Mark Sutherns.</p><p>Former Membership Strategy Manager for FFS&nbsp;</p> Follow them on Twitter

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  1. marquinhos
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Antonio?

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Just no. Maybe when haller is back. But even then there is probs better.

  2. Begbie.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Richarlison to Martial worth my FT?

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think so mate for sure!!

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Winner in my book.

    2. istanbul05
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      For sure

  3. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How does it look for this week?
    Am I going for the wrong captain (probably am because I always do)?

    Patricio
    AWB Doherty Lascelles
    KDB Salah Fernandes Son
    Jimenez Rashford(c) DCL

    Button; VVD, Guendouzi, Simpson... 1FT 0 mill

    1. Uncle Gamst
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Looks very strong. Don't you fancy Jimenez (C) against Villa?

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Villas defence has got better, Jim might get one but that's all I can see. See better chances elsewhere

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It's a very good side for this week.

      Rashford is a good choice but so is Jimenez and Salah. If chasing I'd go for Salah this week personally. If you want a safe pick then Jimenez IMO.

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        The guy I'm chasing has salah but not rashford, so that's part of a reason!

  4. Uncle Gamst
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I'm definitely chasing after missing the deadline for GW+, when I should have been taking advantage of unlimited transfers and BB.

    So WC active as of last night trying to balance reasonable points this GW, followed by BB next. I made some risky choices (some might not play) due to limited budget and the hope of a miracle.

    Be grateful if you can let me know of any obvious errors and best captain option this GW; Jiménez?

    GW32
    Pope
    TAA, Aurier, Saiss
    Salah, KdB, Martial, Fernandes
    Rashford, Jiménez, Nketiah
    Ryan,Foden, Lascelles, Dunk

    GW33 - BB

    Thanks

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Looks solid. Quite template though if chasing?

      1. Uncle Gamst
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        2nd in Mini League and 1st place has used his; left out KdB, doesn't have Martial or Foden or Brighton defence. Hoping that these can make a diference over next 2 GWs?

  5. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Start Grealish or Nketiah? Have Auba (c)

    Start Basham, Lundstram or Egan?

    Cheers!

    1. A19
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think play Grealish before Nketiah as he's quite assured of 90. Then start Egan

    2. Uncle Gamst
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Grealish is playing for a side that seems to have imploded against Wolves.

      Arsenal must improve and against Norwich, Nketiah should be able to share the possible goalfest.

  6. Guru Mediation
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Do we think Holding is now first choice for arsenal?

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes he will see out the rest of the season unless any further injuries IMO. I don't think Sokratis will come into the side unless one of Mustafi / Holding get injured.

  7. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Fernandes or Martial?

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Martial.

      Bigger goal threat and he's OOP.

    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Both?

    3. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Martial as looks like he’s nailed and OOP

    4. A19
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If bringing in one now: Martial I guess

  8. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Bottomed x2. Save FT?

    De Gea
    TAA -- Doherty -- Lascelles
    Mane (c) -- KDB -- Son -- Fernandes -- St. Maximin
    JImenez -- DCL

    3.9m -- Holgate -- Greenwood -- Robinson [1FT + 0.3m ITB]

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yup, not much not to like

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thank you. Only issue is I am chasing 40 pts and ML leader has 8 players in my XI as well.

        He doesn't have Mané hence my (C) pick. He has Richarlison, Rashford and AWB as his unique players.

        1. Uncle Gamst
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          My ML doesn't have KdB, but if I captain him against a strong Liverpool team then there could be 'tears before bedtime'?

          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Better than having tears on the first day of the GW though!

            1. Uncle Gamst
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Hmm, you are tempting me to captain Salah and Fernandinho will be suspended

    2. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      What's the thinking behind Mane cap?

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        ML leader and I share 7-8 players. He doesn't have Mané and I'm 40 pts behind so I'm going for the gamble.

        I feel Klopp and Pep will play strong XI's as they won't want to lose to each other even at this stage IMO. Remaining games can be used for rotation. And I think it'll be high scoring.

        1. ryacoo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          That's fair, tempted to stick it on Salah myself

          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            I wish I had Salah over Mane tbh. Good Luck!

            1. Uncle Gamst
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Mane could quite possibly outscore Salah against that dodgy City right side so I wouldn't worry about that

  9. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Martinez
    Taa taylor sais (lascels kiko)
    Bruno mane son kdb (guendozi)
    Vardy jimi rash

    Which?

    A) roll ft
    B) vardy guendozi -4 to nketiah puli, bench 1 def.
    C) taa guendozi -4 to boly puli

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Don’t need a -4 with that team...

    2. A19
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

  10. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Do we think Mahrez starts against Pool folks??

    1. Rover
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes. I think he will be rested in the FA Cup

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Excellent!! Do we think he scores a brace?? Haha

        1. FF Dirtbag
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          No.

          1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Haha me neither!!

  11. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Aurier PVA or Azpi for the run in?

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aurier for me.

    2. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aurier

    3. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aurier. Playing right wing

    4. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aurier

    5. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aurier, beast, just wish his team mates would get on the end of his crosses!

      1. rjcv177
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Maybe he should try to aim instead lolol

        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Possibly

    6. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Conclusive thx all

  12. Can’t beat em so&hell…
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Right team/bench choices?

    Patricio
    TAA/ Laporte/ lascelles
    KDB/ mane/ Bruno/ Martial/ Traore
    Kane (vc)/ Jimmy (c)

    Nketiah/ Taylor/ Robinson

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      All decisions correct. Jimenez a safe pick as captain. Mane an outside pick but a good option if chasing IMO as it could be high scoring. Not sure how explosive Kane will be.

      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I’m defo chasing. Was thinking of Kane (c) as a curve ball!

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          The more I think about it, the more I like it tbh. Go with your gut.

  13. A19
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Bench one: (not good I know)

    A) Grealish (WOL)
    B) Barnes (eve)
    C) Nketiah (NOR)

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Barnes

    2. StellaMan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Barnes

  14. istanbul05
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on my WC team?

    Patricio,
    TAA, Doherty, Alonso, AWB,
    Salah, KDB, Martial, Pulisic,
    Jimenez, Rashford.

    3.9, Nketiah, Foden, 3.9.

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Foden not sure - although a good player, I think at the moment your bench needs to be people that play if poss?

  15. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Good or bad idea to BB this week?

    Who for the arm band?

    Rashford
    Salah
    Doherty
    Jimmy
    Another?

    Decided BB this week, ballsy C choice Doherty??

    Pope,
    Trent, Doherty C, Aurier, Taylor,
    Salah, KDB, Fernandes, Barnes,
    Rashford, Vardy

    McCarthy, Sarr, Jimmy, Boly,

    .2 itb

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good. Jimmy - BB is enough risk?

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers.

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Good squad good luck!

  16. Fishy
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What are your plans with the 2 keepers? I'm thinking ddg till end of season, but could just stick with pope? Wildcard active btw

    1. StellaMan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Same issue but with Henderson.
      Sticking with and bringing in Martinez as cheap back up

    2. ShackledAce
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pope + Martinez atm. Trying for Ederson + Martinez

  17. Rover
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is Doherty a genuine captaincy shout for this GW. There is a concern of rotation, but being the early kickoff we should get team leaks right?

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Hopeuflly FPL Rockstar comes good but I'm also worried as it's a quick turnaround for Wolves, again.

      1. Rover
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yes, I'm hopeful of the same. But if he is known to be starting, would you consider him for captaincy?

        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I was asking the same above, a nice 15+ pointer would start the week off with a bang.

          1. Rover
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Exactly!

        2. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          There are worse shouts but I personally wouldn't in my scenario as I'm chasing and other two both have Doherty. I'm going for Mane whom neither of those have.

          None of your midfielders good options?

          1. Rover
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            I have double United, double Spurs, KdB in mid. I'm currently on Son/Alli for captain because Jimmy is consistent but not explosive but the Spurs pair haven't exactly been convincing since the restart either.

            1. The Count of Monte Cristo
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Fair enough in that case. Best of luck!

    2. Goooo Rickie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Can anyone provide any insight into whether Pulisic starts in the FA cup or gets a rest?

      Also, Son or Kane?

      1. Rover
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Tough to say. It's the sort of situation where I wouldn't be surprised if he starts or is benched. I am monitoring Chelsea team sheets for the cup and league game this week to decide which winger/forward to get in my fpl team.

        I have Son right now but plan to switch to Kane instead on WC next week

  18. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    This is perfect bench headache for me but pls give me your answer even if you are not sure:
    Who to bench Grealish Barnes or Armstrong

    1. StellaMan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Tough one, Barnes for me though

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Grealish, Armstrong, Barnes in that order IMO

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Sorry, that's playing order. ie: Barnes to be benched.

  19. StellaMan
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Wildcard team as bench has been destroyed this week

    Martinez/Hendo
    Holgate/AWB/TAA/Aurier/Saiss
    Salah/Mane/KDB/Bruno/Saka
    Rashford/Jimenez/Nketiah

    Should I be downgrading Mane?
    Who to improve?

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I like it. Maybe improve Rashford as not playing through the middle but looks good enough?

      1. StellaMan
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers. Needs improving for bench boost.
        Struggling with rashford position. Was Vardy but not much faith in Leicester at moment.
        Who would you have there?

  20. RVP20
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any changes to this WC team?

    Patricio
    TAA - Doherty - Wan-Bissaka - Aurier
    Salah - De Bruyne - Fernandes - Martial - Pulisic
    Jimenez
    (Button - Lascelles - Nketiah - Connolly)

    1. StellaMan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      All good if no bench boost left. Maybe worth investing in bench given some rotation is bound to happen

    2. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      The only obvious option that I’m sure you’ve considered is spending a bit less on that defence and having a proper second striker?

      1. RVP20
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, good point. I feel the starting defenders are solid picks that will deliver as many points as the likes of Calvert-Lewin

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Not seen a 4-5-1 recently - really like it.

      Defence really imbalanced with 4 right backs though 😉

  21. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Alonso Bellerin or Van Aalholt to haul this gw?

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      The only haul Bellerin looks like getting is a fashion haul.

      PVA best bet IMO.

    2. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Alonso is always a haul threat

    3. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Alonso for CL spot

  22. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Rashford or salah for captain? Want to get one right for once...

  23. Begbie.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Holgate, Lascelles or Kiko

    Can only start 1 of them. Any help?

    1. JJeyy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      holgate

    2. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I’d go Las just because Bournemouth look so poor.

    3. barcaa7
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      kiko for me

  24. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Mane > Salah for free or hold?

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think Salah is the better pick but it's maybe a wee bit too sideways to use a FT on.

    2. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It’s a coin toss, no? Wouldn’t waste a transfer...

  25. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Mount to Martial for free?

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes.

    2. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Defo

  26. Noregretz
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hold, sub or transfer? I’m open to suggestions. 3.1itb

    Pope
    TAA - Doherty - Aurier - Fernandez
    Son - Kdb - Fernandes
    Rashford - DCL - Jimmy
    Button. Dedon, holgate, Mount

    1. Hold
    2. Sub who
    3. Fernandes > Martial
    4. Mount > Pulisic
    5. Suggestions

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good enough this week but that’s a lot of money ITB. Mount to someone?

  27. jesus jesus
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Are Liverpool on the beach ??
    Mahrez and Kane or Salah and Dcl ??
    All replys appreciated !!

    1. FPL_Devil
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. jesus jesus
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks for reply - on wc and couldn't help myself - no Liverpool !!!

    2. jesus jesus
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      pope/Martinez
      doh awb aurier Alonso jrobinson
      mount kdb mahrez martial saka
      kane jiminez rashford

  28. michaelington
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    After looking at the last 3 seasons gameweek 38 results, I think that will be my week to use the free hit chip.
    Stupidly high scoring games and with no double game weeks set I can’t see a better time.

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Only issue is sometimes on the final day teams give a some youth players or players that are leaving/retiring a game so need to watch out for that.

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        This is very true, but because they're all at the same time, you can get rumours for all the teams / leaked lineups for all the teams?

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      And I'll no doubt not pick any of the stupidly high scorers 🙂

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

    One more time

    Rich to Pulisic? Have only 1ft

    DDG
    TAA Doherty Aurier
    Salah Son Bruno Richarlison Martial
    Jimenez DCL

  30. Viper
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A. Richarlison - > Martial

    B. Richarlison - > Pulisic

    C. Save Ft. Keep Richarlison

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A.

      1. Begbie.
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Just did the same move 2 minutes ago 🙂