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Why Jiménez blanked at Aston Villa and what it means for Gameweek 33+

Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves

  • Goals: Leander Dendoncker (£4.4m)
  • Assists: Jonny (£5.4m)
  • Bonus Points: Jonny x3, Dendoncker x2, Conor Coady x1 (£5.1m)

Raúl Jiménez‘s (£8.3m) string of consistent post-lockdown returns came to an end against Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.

The Wolves forward was backed by over 30% of the top 10k for Gameweek 32+ after netting in both matches since the Premier League restart.

However, he never really looked like scoring at Villa Park, replaced in the 84th minute by Pedro Neto (£5.0m) for a first blank since Gameweek 29.

Even more so than he in his one-shot display against Bournemouth midweek, Jiménez drifted into wide positions on Saturday afternoon, moving away from much of the crucial penalty box action.

That was most evident when Wolves finally got a breakthrough at Villa Park. Jiménez played a pivotal role in the goal but was too distant from the eventual strike to reward his Fantasy owners and captainers. 

In the 62nd minute, his latest foray onto the flanks allowed him to play a sweeping cross into Jonny (£5.4m), who had run into Jiménez’s centre-forward position from left-back. The Spaniard teed up the ball for Leander Dendoncker (£4.4m) to slot home across Ørjan Nyland‘s goal (£4.3m), with Jiménez watching on from outside the penalty area.

As this was the second match in a row to feature him drifting to the flanks, there might be some concerned Jiménez owners at there ahead of a Gameweek 33+ meeting with Arsenal.

Why Jiménez blanked at Aston Villa and what it means for Gameweek 33+

However, the recent improvements to Aston Villa’s defence may well have played a part in his Gameweek 32+ positioning and blank.

Arguably, there should be little surprise that Dean Smith’s men kept Jiménez relatively quiet on Saturday, as they came into Gameweek 32+ with some of the better defensive statistics in the division.

Between Gameweeks 1 and 29, Villa were the Premier League’s worst for shots allowed in the box, big chances conceded and expected goals conceded (xGC). However, as reported in the recent Captain Sensible article, the last four matches saw Villa concede just five big chances, only four teams recording better totals in that department over the same period.

With Tyrone Mings (£4.4m) and Kortney Hause (£4.4m) forming an increasingly familiar partnership since Gameweek 30+ flanked by more conservative full-backs in Matt Targett (£4.4m) and Ezri Konsa (£4.3m), Smith’s side has been overrun much less often in recent matches.

For that reason, Wolves were forced to exploit a tenth-minute injury to Targett, Neil Taylor (£4.3m) introduced at left-back for the first time since the 6-1 defeat to Manchester City back in Gameweek 22.

“Yes (Targett’s injury is because of the busy schedule). We’re the only team to have played four games in 11 days, so thank you very much for that.” – Dean Smith

For most of the first half, and much of the second, Nuno Espirito Santo asked Jiménez and Matt Doherty (£6.4m) to double-up on the former Swansea man in an attempt to get behind Villa’s defence, pulling the Mexican out of the penalty box.

Jiménez was not helped in this regard by the formation laid out by Nuno at Villa Park. He switched back to the 3-5-2 used from the beginning against West Ham, pairing Jiménez and Diogo Jota (£6.3m) in a front-pair, with Adama Traoré (£5.8m) dropping to the bench. Without the increased support on the flanks afforded by a 3-4-3 shape, it was up to both Jiménez and Jota to support their respective full-backs for much of the game.

Is that likely to be the same story against Arsenal though? Unlikely. In fact, Jiménez backers should still feel confident ahead of Gameweek 33+, as their upcoming opponents have not defended as well as Villa in recent weeks. In the same period that the relegation-threatened side have conceded just five big chances, Mikel Arteta’s men have allowed seven, as well as 10 more penalty area shots.

There was, of course, still some bad luck for Jiménez against Aston Villa. He managed to connect a low header with a Joao Moutinho (£5.4m) in the opening exchanges, only to see it collected by Nyland, and he was also denied the chance for a tap-in when Doherty got behind the defence later in the half, opting to blast a shot into the side-netting rather than square it.

Any remaining owners of Jota are likely to be at their wits’ end with the Portuguese international. He may have got his third successive start in Gameweek 32+ but could not last even an hour on this occasion. It was Jota who was chosen to be replaced by Traoré in the 59th minute. As a result, Wolves’ number 18 has now been subbed off without an attacking return in six of his last eight Premier League appearances.

Jota had arguably the best chance of the game though, making life even more frustrating for his 7.2% backing.

Why Jiménez blanked at Aston Villa and what it means for Gameweek 33+ 1

Nyland’s attempt to swing a throw out to one of his defenders went awry late in the first half, the ball squirming out into the path of Jota. However, the Wolves man took no time with the shot, lashing it immediately over the bar. Perhaps a more in-form Jota, with more confidence, might have buried it.

Meanwhile, owners of Traoré are likely to have a few concerns after his second benching since the Premier League restart. Furthermore, he was unable to have his usual impact from the bench as Nuno brought him on for Jota, playing him through the middle of the 3-5-2, rather than the flanks of a 3-4-3. 

Using Traoré as an impact substitute is generally something the manager normally gives more thought to for away matches, so the chances of seeing him on the flanks of a 3-4-3 line-up, much more suited to his abilities, for the Gameweek 33+ home match with Arsenal seem relatively high. Nuno also mentioned before the game that rotating Traoré simply came with the territory considering the rushed and compressed Premier League schedule.

“(Asked why he benched the in-form Traoré) It’s all about managing the squad. Knowing that such tight schedule means different approaches. We have to be aware of the decisions we make so that we can take advantage of the squad at the right moment.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

Meanwhile, Wolves defensive assets endeared themselves to Fantasy managers once again, keeping their seventh clean sheet from a possible eight since Willy Boly (£4.8m) returned from injury in Gameweek 25.

Despite Aston Villa lining up with an unprecedented two-man front-line of Keinan Davis (£4.3m) and Mbwana Samatta (£5.6m), Wolves were their usual well-organised selves, not allowing the hosts any space to exploit. Villa’s ongoing struggles in front of goal are also good news for those invested in the Liverpool and Manchester United defences that face them in Gameweeks 33+ and 34+ respectively.

“Everything starts on the defensive process of the team and our goal is always a clean sheet. If you keep that in mind and work towards that, eventually the organisation will provide with the talent that we have in our players that can unbalance teams.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

A double-up on their back-line is perhaps a bit too extreme for the Gameweek 33+ meeting with Arsenal, but upcoming matches against Sheffield United (away), Everton (home), Burnley (away) and Crystal Palace (home) look exceptionally profitable at this end of the pitch.

Crucially, Romain Saïss (£4.6m) is now free from the threat of a two-match suspension for now. He went into Gameweek 32+ with nine yellow cards, one away from triggering the ban. However, with Wolves’ 32nd match of the campaign out the way, the Moroccan’s threshold for a suspension has risen to 15.

Aston Villa XI (4-3-1-2): Nyland; Targett (N Taylor 10′), Mings, Hause, Konsa; Nakamba (Trézéguet 82′), D Luiz, Hourihane (McGinn 60′); Grealish; Davis (El Ghazi 82′), Samatta.

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI (3-5-2): Patrício; Saïss, Coady, Boly; Jonny, Moutinho, Neves, Dendoncker, Doherty; D Jota (Traoré 60′), Jiménez (Neto 85′).

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  1. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Tough going pick gw33 wc team especially as teams progress in fa cup
    Who are the must haves?

    Long time kdb Salah Trent and Jimenez owners already
    No united yet but easy downgrade from Auba

    1. Reg83
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      those who have something to play for obviously

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        That could be anything
        Relegation battle
        Golden boot wannabes
        Etc

    2. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Me too. Main deliberation is whether to drop salah or not. You can do so much more without him but he could punish you immediately at villa if you drop him and hard to get him in if you go without. But will he even play?

      Tough choices. At least we have another week to waste tinkering. Hahaha

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Counter argument is you need 1-2 captain choices each week
        Outside of city Liverpool and united based on fixtures there’s not too many options

  2. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Last Man Standing Update (141 teams)

    Current safety score = 11
    Top score = 16 (26 managers)
    LMS average = 10.96 (-0.26) = 10.70
    Players played = 2.89/12.03
    Captains played = 52.48%

    9 games + autosubs to go.

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

  3. ㅤRising
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    First WC draft. Thoughts?

    Martinez
    Doherty Alonso AWB
    Salah KDB Mahrez Martial Pulisic
    Rashford Jimenez

    Bench: 3.9/ Saiss Nketiah 3.9 0.2 ITB

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Probably the ideal team. Nice one.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Actually, no Trent. 0/10.

        1. ㅤRising
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Haha

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nice, though I would downgrade Pulisic and do Alonso to TAA

      1. ㅤRising
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Pulisic to Foden can be one of the options to be able to afford TAA. Just I'm still undecided about Liverpool and possible rotaton.

    3. VAR United
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No TAA or Spurs could hurt

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

      Alonso to TAA however u can

      1. ㅤRising
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Pulisic to Foden can be one of the options. What do you think about Liverpool players and possible rotation?

  4. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    So I jinxed Jimenez as a first time buyer this week.

    And just to let everyone know I plan to get a Wolves defender next gameweek, so they will probably concede.

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

      Don't worry, you're not that important

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I am if I jinx the Wolves cleanies lol

        1. Simon69
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          You won't.

          1. Dr. Agabuse
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            He will

            1. Simon69
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              See? He didn't.

  5. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    prob too much £ on the bench, how do I make this more maverick without being too stupid?

    DDG (Martin)
    VVD Doherty Alonso Ritchie (Aurier)
    Son Mahrez Martial Pulisic (Sarr)
    Kane Jesus (Nketiah)

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

      you're fishing aren't you

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        😀 haha I'm being serious

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No obvious captains here
      Choose one of Kane or Son
      Plus that back line sucks the funds
      Ritchie to Boly or Saiss
      Aurier to Holgate
      Frees up good cash and enough cover for decent fixtures

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        who will you be captaining in the next few games? can't know whether Salah/Mane will start, same with KDB...

        1. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Hard to go past Salah if we know he starts. Trent also an option that game
          Rashford vs BOU perhaps
          Never feel comfortable captaining spurs

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            I could actually get Salah or Mane if I swap DDG and Son - I'll look at it, depends on there gametime on the Thursday I guess, cheers

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

    Would it be correct to say(as a non Salah or Mané owner) that they fall into the don’t sell and don’t buy category?????

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

      no

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I just sold Mo and Barnes. Need to go against the grain of high ownership to advance (Brought in Son/Martial)

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

        Great moves mate, I brought in Martial this week myself too

    3. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think you have a case.
      I have Salah and with Villa up its a bit crazy to sell him bit on the other hand he could be benched..
      But anybody could be.
      Hope he Scores to and gets taken off after 60vs City

  7. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pope
    TAA, Doherty, Saiss
    Salah, Bruno, KDB, Son
    Nketiah, DCL, Jimenez
    (Martin; Saka, Holgate, Lascelles)

    Will wait to see how Son performs, of course, but this is the thinking right now. 2FTs, 1.1itb
    1) Son, Nketiah > Mount, Rashford
    2) Son, Saka > Pulisic, Martial/Mahrez
    3) Salah(gulp), Nketiah > Martial/Mahrez, Rash

  8. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    FH activated. Thoughts:

    Dubravka
    Lascelles Maguire Justin Taylor
    KDB Mane Mahrez Salah Fernandes
    Rashford

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

      my thoughts are who knows till we know what happened this gameweek

  9. FPL Mentor
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How does this look for next week:

    Pope
    TAA AWB Doherty Lascelles
    Salah(C) Mane Bruno Martial
    Vardy Connolly

    Button / Deeney / Guendouzi / Robinson

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

      Great overall - No City? Avoiding rotation I guess. Connolly, he is a substitute isn’t he?

      1. FPL Mentor
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah i could get Mahrez or KDB in instead of Manè. But not 100% sure yet. Like the idea of Mane Salah double up vs this struggling villa team.

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

      Looks good- think would play Deeney over Connolly- I know he plays Norwich but concerned will come on for
      1 point

      1. FPL Mentor
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks for the feedback. Noted

  10. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Looking at this set up for next week- Moves would be Jota to Nketiah and Barnes to Mahrez but as only just enough cash to make them may need to move early if any price changes. What’s your view on this as set up next week assuming no injuries etc.

    Pope
    TAA Aurier Doherty Maguire
    Salah KDB Martial Mahrez Bruno
    Jiménez

    Martínez DCL Nketiah Fernández

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

      Very close to my team - so good. I may play 541 even.

    2. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Id play DCL v spurs and bench Aurier.

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Do it!

    3. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I guess yea

  11. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hi....are any of these worth a throw of the dice?

    Fleck dcl and soy to kane foden and holgate - 4?

    Fleck dcl and fernandes to kane foden and pulisic - 4

    Fleck dcl and Henderson to kane foden and Martinez - 4

    McCarthy (hendo )
    Taa Maguire boly (soy Stephens )
    Salah Kdb Fernandes martial (fleck)
    Jiminez dcl nketiah

    Thanks

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

      I like the middle ones- Pulisic Foden one but Rashford not Kane- you must have quite a lot of cash in bank to afford

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yea. I have 4.2m in the bank and willing to make a major roll of the dice to move up from 100k. Not going to win my mini league....

        I have 3 United already so can't get rash. And kane seems the ultimate differential.

        I'm quite taken by the 2nd and 3rd options.....let's see how the week develops! Cheers

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

      I like option 3

  12. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Ebin auba is the nuts

  13. Whiskerz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Itchy trigger finger tonight. Talk me out of this -4.

    Mane, Doherty, Greenwood
    to
    Mahrez, Saiss, Rashford

    Leaving me with

    Patricio . 3.9
    TAA . Aurier . Saiss* . Lascelles . Robinson
    KDB . Son . Martial . Bruno . Mahrez*
    DCL . Jiminez . Rashford*

    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I would do it, if I had nothing to lose.

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

        40 puts ahead in my league and neither of the two who stand a chance of catching me have pool attack at the moment. Although both have Auba.

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Oh god no.
      Not before games and not at all
      I like all your 3players you have now for the next round

    3. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Doherty and Mane could be huge..when traore plays he stays out wide and dohert is a central striker in the box when the ball is on the left side

    4. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Mane is gonna want that golden boot and kill for every goal.
      That fa cup makes utd prospects less obv targets compared to pool too

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

        Thanks for the input. You're talking a lot of sense.

        I realise moving Mane before Villa is an odd choice. I think I'm being blinded by Citys fixtures. I think I probably already have the 2 best Utd attackers too. Felt like the price rise was forcing my hand.

  14. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How many points of the bench is considered decent when playing bench boost?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      At this point of the season with the quick back up, 12 is a start.

      1. Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks mate. Since you are here, another question for you please -

        Who to start out of these four and how to order bench -

        1. J. Lascelles vs WHU
        2. C. Taylor vs SHU
        3. D. Jota vs ARS
        4. B. Saka vs wol

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          If Jota starts, 31or24

          1. Vazza
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks. Much appreciated 🙂

        2. Cak Juris
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          2-1-3-4

          1. Vazza
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks pal

  15. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How much merit do you guys put into the 'what does this team have to play' for argument ?

    Usually it makes sense with the end of season, players have accumulated fatigue and knocks, niggles, injuries in general so would be rested or rotated or teams are on the beach after a long season and are now safe.

    Also normally you would have late stages of the cups domestic and Europe.

    But now they've had 3 months to recover from most of those issues and with no European Cup involvement and the addition of 5 subs how much of a factor do you put on the 'What do they have to play for' argument ?

    1. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      The fixture congestion makes it very difficult anyway
      What to play for is subjective
      Golden boot
      Relegation
      European spots

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

        The argument is made for teams that have secured safety or have the title or top 4 wrapped up, as in the mid table teams and city and Liverpool, normally I would expect them to rotate in the league to prioritize cups or just rest players that are close to red lining etc

        But atm I just feel like rotation will be very minimal and even if players don't start they'll come on for 20-30 mins but mostly I just expect most teams will start with their strongest teams and take players off 65-70 mins in and utilize the 5 subs

    2. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah this season is very different for sure.

      And we aren’t at the ‘end of the season’ yet no matter how much it feels that way. At some point we usually see mid table teams just relax and rotate more.

      I think the big decisions will come when the next seasons’ dates are announced. Will there be a proper break or just a quick one and try to get back to normal scheduling?

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

        ya I suppose the dates of next season will be a major factor in how they treat the last couple of games.
        The last gw is on the 26th July weekend but I don't think there will be more than 3 weeks off before they come back for next season, which would mean start date of 16th August. what do you think ?

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

          Yeah I just have no idea. Such a bizarre and unique situation. Especially with Euro 2020/1 next year, they won’t be able to delay it too much.

          Maybe all internationals will get cancelled because international travel will still be suspended/ limited and that could free up some spots for the Prem?

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

            I doubt there will be international breaks for the rest of this year maybe feb/march 21 is when we start seeing them again, which would give 3 extra weekends this year plus i think the FA is scrapping replays.

            But coming back to the rotation/rest issue right now I think for the next 4 games maybe 5 we'll see a similar situation to what we've seen up to now with subs being used earlier and then maybe the last few games we see a couple of heavily rotated sides when some players need a rest but that too mostly for mid table teams like burnley palace newcastle etc.

        2. FPL Theorist
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          The Champions League final isn't until August 23. I recall reading somewhere that September 12 was a suggested start date but some clubs were wanting to push it later than that.

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

            Thats a good point I forgot about that, so Sept 12 or maybe the 19th, which means using the last few games to keep players fit or as a pre season is unlikely, plus the teams still in Europe will need a break after, so Sept 12 might be too soon.

  16. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Martial or Pulisic?

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

      martial

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Easy
      Martial

  17. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Barnes to

    A Mahrez or
    B Pulisic

    Has to be A?

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Have cover?
      Could well be that he gets rested and doesnt come on

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

        DCL Fernández Nketiah on bench

        1. Dr. Agabuse
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I guess with those fixtures Mahrez is the high ceiling player

  18. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Choose one for GW 33:
    A. Doherty + Barnes >> Holgate + Martial
    B. Ritchie + Barnes >> Lascelles + Pulisic

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Losing Doherty mad at this stage

  19. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    If Martial seems better than Son i might use the rest of the funds to get Mahrez over DCL.
    Have a solid bench to cover for a no show.
    Only problem will be if he gets subbed on.

    Son Cantwell DCL to
    Mahrez Martial greenwood -4

    Taylor Soyuncu Greenwood Saka the four players of whom i would bench
    3 each week

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

      Good moves- but a good Son performance probably will change your mind

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I hope so..
        I am leading my ML so Son and DCL are very steady horses compared to those other fragile feer players

        Its a case of dloor vs ceiling and as the leader i should probs watch the floor

        1. Dr. Agabuse
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          *feet

  20. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    CURRENT TEAM

    DDG, Martin
    TAA, Doherty, Fernandez, Kiko, Simpson
    KDB, Son, Salah. Fernandes, Saka
    Jimenez, Rashford, DCL

    Thinking of Moving:
    Pope to DDG
    Son to Mahrez
    Saka to Martial
    DCL to Nketiah

    NEW TEAM:

    Pope, Martin
    TAA, Doherty, Fernandez, Kiko, Simpson
    KDB, Mahrez, Salah. Fernandes, Martial
    Jimenez, Rashford, Nketiah

    Worth it?

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Almost same moves. See above
      I would take Nketiah but will be priced out when Martial rises tonight

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

    Puli jesus (or) mahrez ings

    1. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Puli Jesus

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

  22. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Reminder that palace could get their highest PL finish ever and that Roy will be gunning for it. Pool game should be disregarded

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Thx
      Males me feel good about benching Taylor for Saka

  23. CRO KLOPP
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    For the rest of the season,who is a better pick?
    A)KDB
    B)Kane

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers mate

        1. Dr. Agabuse
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Welcome

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

      KDB

  24. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Why do we want Mahrez when all season we didn't bc of rotation and bow theres gonna be more rotation and Sane back

    1. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Chasing?

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I am not. Think should hold tight

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

      With 5 subs marginal players will play more and ‘nailed’ players will play less.

    4. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      He's looked electric since the restart and usually scores points when he plays

    5. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No aguero so more minutes

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Hmm not sure about that. Jesus hardly featured and will be the one tonprofit.
        If he doesnt play now, he'll want to leave

        1. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Capable of double figure hauls. Pep loves him and offers a lot to the team in both goals and assists. Who knows what will happen to finish the season but on face value he’s a good pick imo

          1. Dr. Agabuse
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Yea not a bad pick.
            High ceiling but low floor as usual with him and Pep imho

  25. FourLokoLeipzig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Given West Ham’s fixtures, I’m surprised I’ve not seen any comments about bringing Fabianski in, especially for those on wildcard this week - am I missing something? Their defence isn’t THAT bad is it?!..

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

      I’d keep Pope even if he only played Man City Chelsea Liverpool from now until the end of the season.

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Haha a bit much but yea Pope is the one

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

      They have four clean sheets this season.
      Three of them were GW4, GW5 & GW6.

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

        Think it’s 6. Not great, but looking at their fixtures, I can easily see at least a couple more before the season’s out

  26. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Would you FH this team? Needs some liv, che and city attack this gw.

    Ddg
    taa doherty aurier
    kdb bruno son richarlison
    vardy rashford jimmy

    martin taylor guendouzi ngakia

  27. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What would you do with this lot? 2FT 2.0 in the bank

    McCarthy

    Trent Doherty Lascelles

    KDB Bruno Martial Son

    DCL Jimenez Vardy

    Leno Justin D.Luiz Lund.

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe get Liverpool midfielder?

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I agree

        What would your moves be?

        And thank you for the response!

      2. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Hmm. Maybe Son to Salah/Mane and Leno to foder?

        Or Vardy to cheaper forward.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      McCarthy vs City doesn't sound fun.

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Not in the slightest which is why I need a keeper!

        Is DCL worth hanging onto TM?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Is Vardy worth keeping?

          1. Champions League Varane
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Imo no too expensive and too risky

            Vardy and Leno has to go

    3. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Leno to Martinez frees a lot of cash

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I agree but Arsenal won’t keep another cs again this season imo so I would like some points from my keeper if possible

        1. Dr. Agabuse
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Hehe right

        2. Dr. Agabuse
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Pope then

          1. Champions League Varane
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Yes that BP magnet is the way to go imo

  28. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I just love playing defense so much
    Pope.TAA.Alonso.Doherty.Soyuncu.Taylor.

    Also have 0.3 and could do Soy to Aurier. 2FTs and not sure how to use.
    Son to Martial and Soy to Robo/VVD an alternative if Son stays wide or Martial becomes necessary

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A Son haul could change your mind on that

      I think Tony is necessary going forward but I wouldn’t be listening to me haha

  29. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What to do with those lads? 1 FT and 0.7 ITB

    Martinez
    Trent-Lascelles-Baldock
    Salah(C)-KdB-Bruno-Mount-Grealish
    Vardy-Jimenez

    Nyland-Boly-Nketiah-Lundy

    I have to take hit probably because of Grealish.

    Maybe to sell Grealish for Martial, but idk how to make space, maybe with selling Vardy but there is no so many good option in that price tag.

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe by trusting Eddie to rotate for you and downgrading Mount to Saka/Fodem

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I agree^

      2. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Or maybe Vardy to Rashford, forgot Martial and get another mid instead Grealish?

        1. Dr. Agabuse
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Rash Martial Bruno aint wrong either

  30. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Foden?

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      As 8. MiD/Att it s ok