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The key FPL lessons I learned from Gameweek 1 of the new season

What have I learned from Gameweek 1? It’s the same every year. Don’t panic after just one Gameweek. Remember why you chose those players. If you can save a transfer that’s ideal.

All words of wisdom we heard in pre-season, which is why less than 24 hours after Gameweek 1 ending I’ve considered no transfers, one transfer and even a hit! Fantasy Premier League is truly back.

In this article I want to see if there’s anything we can take away from Gameweek 1. It should be noted that making rash decisions based on one Gameweek is often a fools game, but we should always try and spot what we can, especially this early on.

Everton

How Spurs and Everton's new signings fared in their FPL Gameweek 1 debuts

Lots was made of Everton’s sub-par performances during Project Restart. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.0m) didn’t score at all, and they looked as a whole, very poor as a team.

Fast-forward to signing a whole new midfield in Allan (£5.5m), Abdoulaye Doucouré (£5.5m) and James Rodríguez (£7.5m), and it’s suddenly a whole different story.

The midfield three, which included Allan, Doucouré and André Gomes (£5.5m) looked like it had been playing together for years, and Rodríguez looked like that player that some people probably haven’t seen play since the World Cup in 2014. He constantly caused Ben Davies (£5.0m) issues even without pace on his side, and with five chances created against a strong enough Tottenham Hotspur side, we should be taking note.

It’s also worth noting that Everton’s game plan was to seemingly target the side of Matt Doherty (£6.0m), with Rodríguez often playing balls out to Richarlison. With West Brom, Crystal Palace and Brighton up next it may be something they continue to try, although Tariq Lamptey (£4.5m) might have something to say about that in the Brighton game.

Just to quickly touch on Lucas Digne (£6.0m) as well. It was interesting to see that Rodríguez didn’t monopolise set pieces, and Digne was still on lots of corners and free-kicks, which is ultimately where his assist came from. He only created one chance in the game, but with more freedom against teams that don’t have a marauding full back like Doherty, he could still be a great option, especially with the new look midfield giving the defence more protection.

Sheffield United

Chelsea

I’ve been pretty vocal in my excitement for Chelsea players this season but it might take a bit longer for their new signings to gel together like Everton’s did. Without some of their key players being fit, I’m looking at your Christian Pulisic (£8.5m) and Hakim Ziyech (£8.0m), it may be more sensible to hold off on loading up too soon.

They beat Brighton 3-1 but it wasn’t convincing. The xG for the game was Brighton 1.05 v 1.22 Chelsea..

Reece James (£5.0m) rewarded owners handsomely, but I’m not expecting him to score a 20 yard goal every week. And the third goal was helped through a significant deflection.

It might be harsh but I also thought Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5.0m) was at fault for the goal they did concede, and it wouldn’t be the first time. I think I’ll continue avoiding Chelsea defenders until a replacement comes in (which may be soon), despite their relatively good underlying numbers last year.

In attack to say Kai Havertz (£8.5m) didn’t look good would probably be an understatement. He created just one chance and had zero shots. It’s too quick to write him off, he’s a young player, playing in a new team, in a new league, but for owners it may be concerning with Liverpool (home) up next. When Pulisic and Ziyech are finally fit we should see Havertz move more centrally, rather than playing out wide and that should broaden his points potential.

I don’t think Havertz is necessarily a rush to sell, but the timelines on certain injuries to other players in the squad would help me if I had to make that decision. After Liverpool it’s West Brom, Crystal Palace and Southampton up next, so there’s certainly some promise there.

For any promise Havertz didn’t show, Timo Werner (£9.5m)  defintiely did. He managed five shots in the box, and also won the penalty. His speed in the transition from defence to attack will be huge, and playing off the shoulder against Liverpool could see plenty of counter attacking opportunities. Just an assist is hard to swallow for his 46.5% owners, but a goal looks to be right around the corner.

Liverpool

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This probably isn’t news to some, but the Liverpool defence is still pretty good, despite heavy transfers out for the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m)

Leeds United may have impressed and scored three goals, but this came from an xG of just 0.32. On another day Leeds may not have scored at all.

What was most worrying to me was Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) making another mistake and gifting Patrick Bamford (£5.6m) a goal. It’s easy to put those mistakes down to a league winning hangover, but we don’t have that excuse now and it’s something to monitor – hopefully just first game of the season rustiness. 

I don’t think we should have been expecting too many clean sheets from Leeds, Chelsea and Arsenal in the first three Gameweeks, players like Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) and Alexander-Arnold are long term holds after all, which is why the Leeds result doesn’t put me off when you look at the underlying numbers.

In attack, Mohammad Salah (£12.0m) owners can probably consider themselves a little lucky (I know I do), to have gotten two penalties in one game. Although it’s worth noting for a lot of people getting penalties for the same price as Sadio Mané (£12.0m) was key reason behind the pick.

From an “eye test” perspective Salah looked sharp, and any pre-season lack of form or sharpness was not to be seen. The same can’t be said of Mané who I thought looked poor at times with sloppy passing that broke down some attacks.

But when you look at the underlying numbers, both Salah (0.38) and Mané (0.27) had fairly similar npXG and it’s probably not worth panicking too much after just one Gameweek. Although for some people perhaps it’s just dawned on them that penalties can be very handy in FPL, and Salah is probably worth owning long term whilst they are the same price.

For more detailed information on every match played in Gameweek 1, please check out the Scout Notes articles written by David and Neale, linked below. These include in-depth analysis as well as some exclusive additional sections for Premium Members.

FPL Lessons Learned from Gameweek 1

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

    I guess it has been asked a lot, but:

    A. Ings > Martial
    B. Alli > Rodríguez
    C. Both -4

    Leaning towards B atm and reassess striker position next week because Palace looked OK defensively and Jiménez could be an option too.

    1. JollyGoodYellows
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think I'll do Alli > Rodriguez as well. I fancy Ings at home to spurs.

    2. Marmalade Forest
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Neither

    3. Aubamewho
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A if you don't own any other Manu. B if you do.

    4. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’m torn between going from Ings to either Martial or Jimenez.

      It’s far closer than what people think..

    5. YuvalFPL
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Depends how much importance you place on not losing value. B or C

  2. fajmonkey
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    1.5itb
    Looking to get martial in

    Kane to martial so 3 itb
    Or
    Werner to martial so 2 itb

    Week 3
    Auba to kdb (3.5itb) (potentially upgrade def for a hit)

    Week 4
    Upgrade def

    Current team
    Mc and steer
    Taa holding Justin Mitchell ferg
    Auba salah pereira soucek bissouma
    Werner kane Adams

    Cheers

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

      Probably Kane. Mourinho and Spurs are gonna be painful to watch this year

      1. fajmonkey
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Im thinking that to. The 3 mill gives me far more options for change going forward.

        1. fajmonkey
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Any value in werner to martial week 2... then kane to werner and auba to kdb week 3 for a hit?

          1. Aubamewho
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah. I like this

    2. Aubamewho
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely kane

    3. Espanyolie
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Leaning towards Kane > Martial myself, as I desperately need to upgrade my def. (have Saliba & Vinagre) and I need the funds.
      However I don’t have 1,5 ITB, only 0,5 which was initially meant for Ings > Martial

      Werner not PL proven yet but looked lively.

      I’d be tempted to drop Kane, but that also may be linked to the fact that I’ve been burnt by Spurs too many times

      1. fajmonkey
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        So frustrating cos spurs next few fixtures look great.
        Kane should be the tip of the spear, but its wielded by a defensive minded coach which isn't ideal.

        1. Espanyolie
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          That, and since eriksen stopped playing I feel they just miss that attacking mid to give those key passes and crosses. Son and Kane are there to finish but no one is capable of being the assister or pre-assister with a key pass..

  3. Aubamewho
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What's the best move here? 0.5itb,1ft

    Mccarthy
    TAA | Davies | Mitchell | Justin
    Auba© |Salah | Son | Havertz | ASM
    Werner

    (Button, Vinagre, Davis, Vassilev)

    A) Son > Rash
    B) Werner > Martial
    C) Save

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

      I like A

      1. International Richard
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Me too

    2. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C.

      I would want to give Son, Havertz, and Werner another week.

    3. Aubamewho
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers lads!
      I'll probably go with A and give Havertz and flagged Werner another week.

  4. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Evening chaps

    Quick one
    Antonio and Alli to Harrison & Martial -4?

    or

    Alli to James Rodriguez for free?

    1. Aubamewho
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Alli > James

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

        Cheers

    2. Rallymonkey
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Without knowing what the rest of your team looks like, I'd say B.

  5. Rallymonkey
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Current lineup is:
    McCarthy
    TAA - Saiss - Justin
    Salah - Auba - Son - Pereira
    Werner - Mitro - Adams
    (Nyland - KWP - Mitchell - Bissouma)

    1 mil ITB means I'm 0.5 short of doing Son to Fernandes before the price rise. Best to hold and have two free transfers next weekend? I could do Auba to Fernandes but I think Auba is going to haul against West Ham. Thanks!

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Save FT for next week

  6. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any reason not to do Vinagre to Lewis?

    At least gives me 11 probable starters without having to play Mitchell v MUN.

    Can then asses Manc boys this week and go from there, likely shipping Auba Alli and maybe Ings

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

      No, Vinegre needs to go

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        So make the move you’re saying

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

          I would

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Newcastle have a tough run upcoming and no Dub in goal. Don't like that defence at all right now. Mitchell could be good next week for cs anyway.

  7. Dthinger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Just noticed the Liverpool benched players prices. How are Shaquiri, Minamino and Ox so expensive? 6.5 compared to 5.5 for Wijnaldum?

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

      More of a goal threat

  8. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    #thfc midfielder Dele Alli will not be joining Real Madrid. | @jfelixdiaz

  9. Heiro
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner expected to be fit? Possibly do Werner to Martial and keep Ings? Werner looked lively though.

  10. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Jimi branes/madds
    Or
    Podence vardy

    From gw3 and going on, which duo?

    1. FeverPitch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Jimi Barnes

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

      Jiménez Podence double up

  11. FeverPitch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A. Havertz to Rashford
    B. Son to Bruno
    C. Save ft

    Thanks

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

      Probably save

    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      A

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

        * sorry meant B

    4. The Left Duke #3
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      That's a tough call. Prob B just

    5. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A by some distance for me

    6. FeverPitch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks all. I always planned to get Bruno but Rash is tempting at that lower price

  12. Oi! Shadders!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    If anyone else feels strongly about the dangerous and brain-dead conspiracy theories about covid, please join me in reporting this team name.
    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/2580219/history

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Are you serious?

      1. Oi! Shadders!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes. Why?

    2. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lol censor everything , ban everyone

      1. Oi! Shadders!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Is that what I said?

        1. Fudgy
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          You literally want someone banned from fpl because they share a different opinion to you lol

          1. Oi! Shadders!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            That's not what I said. I'm suggesting that FPL request a change of name.

            1. Fudgy
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Still censorship. You want different opinions censored, it's basically the same thing.

              When your opinions are censored I'm sure you'd change your tune.

              1. Oi! Shadders!
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Lies are not opinions.

                1. Fudgy
                  • 4 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  Wrong, lies are still opinions ...

                  1. Oi! Shadders!
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    3 years, 6 months ago

                    Would you accept holocaust denial as an opinion?

                    1. Fudgy
                      • 4 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Stop trying to get me banned

                      1. Oi! Shadders!
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        And lose the wisdom of someone with a 3.5 million rank? Why would I do that?

                      2. Fudgy
                        • 4 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        Let's see at the end of the season pal. Nice rank history btw, not.

            2. SalahFingers
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              What's wrong with the name? I only see "Adam & Eze"

          2. Oi! Shadders!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            And just for future reference, using 'lol' in every sentence doesn't mark you out as a great source of intelligence.

            1. Fudgy
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Who cares, what does it matters lol

            2. Zimo
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Shadders see you're trying to come off as the bigger person trying to stop lies about covid but then u saying petty comments like this and a similar one above kinda tells me something else.

              1. Oi! Shadders!
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                I wasn't trying to do anything of the sort.

                1. Zimo
                  • 5 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  Okay. Team name has been changed. Now let's all relax and not fight.

    3. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He did well.

      The less attention his name gets the better

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

      Haven’t you got anything better to do in your life than report FPL team names?

      1. Oi! Shadders!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes, plenty thanks.
        I happen to think that allowing propagation of such nonsense is dangerous.
        Now you can get on with your highly meaningful life.

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

          Someone’s tired !

        2. Fudgy
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Hahaha

        3. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I heard the UK were leaving the EU. Didn't realise they were merging with North Korea.

          1. Oi! Shadders!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            OK.

    5. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Well, you know it’s not a hoax so that’s the main thing. You can’t stop people thinking what they want about COVID-19.

    6. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I will defend to the death the right of this eegit to call his/her team whatever they want!

      1. Oi! Shadders!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Would you defend the right to use racist terminology in a team name? So you're not entirely against censorship.

    7. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What's wrong with the name? It's a play on words for the crystal palace winger and eve

    8. Oi! Shadders!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It's now been changed.
      Thanks everyone.

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        What was the name before? I swear i saw this team name a few days ago too with the same persons name. Hasn't changed in a while. Can i see into the future 😮

        1. Oi! Shadders!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Lies about covid.

          1. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah but what was the name

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

              It was called Something along the lines of covid-19 - Hoax.

              😆

              1. Zimo
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Honestly people who'd think it's a hoax are also the ones who think the 19 in covid means 2019 😆

                1. Oi! Shadders!
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  It does mean that.

                  1. Zimo
                    • 5 Years
                    3 years, 6 months ago

                    Oh man i was gonna make a joke that it is a hoax but u got all polite and just corrected me and now it just seems mean so i can't 🙁

                    1. Oi! Shadders!
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Yeah ok.

                      1. Zimo
                        • 5 Years
                        3 years, 6 months ago

                        So this is awkward 🙂 really was counting on some kind of rudeness 😛

  13. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Choose Greenwood or JRod?

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

      Jrod

      1. Muchentuchel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        why the hell JRod?
        he's fkn slow.
        Greenwood has it all. He's insanely talented.

        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Pace isn't everything...

  14. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    0.5m ITB

    McCarthy Button
    TAA Davies Saiss Taylor Mitchell
    Salah Auba Son Saka Bissouma
    Werner Antonio Adam

    A) Son --> Rashford
    B) Son --> Greenwood
    C) Son & Saka --> Greenwood & James Rodriquez (-4)
    D) Get Bruno in for a hit somehow

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

      A

  15. Team Bobcat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    This game never seizes to amaze me.

    Wilson is still price protected so heis not onthe fplstatistics radar and no one or very few here are suggesting bringing him in.

    Am I missing something.

    Cheaper than DCL Ings and Jiminez.

    He has the potential to be this season's Ings

    🙂

    1. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      sssshhhh

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

        I'm looking to get him around GW 6 - 7

      2. Team Bobcat
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        The 2nd most brought in forward so far this week doesnt even get amention here. I need new friends 😉

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think so. Roundabout 15 goals if he can stay fit.

      1. Team Bobcat
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He could get near 20gls. He has already got one on his debut. Time will tell

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          He simply isn't a clinical finisher historically - in his big season his strike rate was really poor when you look at all the chances he had.

          20 goals feels highly optimistic.

        2. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Hopefully he will. A good striker with a great attitude, plays with a smile on his face. Bruce needs them on the front foot a bit more against better teams, to be more ambitious. Hopefully Newcastle will do well this season AMD and keeping an eye on Hendricks and Clark.

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He's got potential but poor fixtures on the horizon. He needs plenty of chances to score typically - a wasteful finisher. Will he gets loads of chances at Newcastle? Perhaps. And he was value previously really because of those assists not the goals. All depends if he reconnects with Fraser.

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

      I don’t think Wilson is as good as most make him out to be.

      Only scored double digits once (14) two seasons back. Not scored more than 8 in any other season.

      He’s never going to hit 20+ goals for Newcastle as Ings did last season IMO.

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

        You're paying 6.5 for Wilson though and could be on Pens as well. Ings not guaranteed to hit 20 again so value most likely with Wilson.

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Meh, Ings is going for Martial this week. Always was my plan.

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

          I’m not saying Wilson’s a bad pick.
          But he’s worth 6.5, not a penny more IMO.

          He’s never going to score 20+ goals for Newcastle. He’s have to at least stay fit first and we all know that won’t happen.

    5. Doctor Evil
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Shhhh let them all get Martial

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thank you, I will. 🙂

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

      Hold your horses, after GW1 last season people on here were convinced that Pukki-Barnes-Abraham is the best front three in fpl for season.

      Wilson, 20+ goals, playing for Newcastle...great joke.

  16. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on Foden & Mahrez?

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Your name

    2. AuFeld
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Both are a risk. Foden ties up less money.

  17. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA Davies Holding
    Salah aubameyang ASM soucek
    Kane Werner Adams

    Steer Mitchell Vinagre Davis

    A) Kane to martial
    B) Kane and ASM to Wilson and fernandes (-4)

    Thinking of being bold and going B

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

      Just A if any

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I like B

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

        B

  18. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Havertz to Rodriguez
    B) Havertz & Ings to Rodriguez & Martial -4
    C) Havertz & Ings to Bruno & Wilson -4
    D) Save

    McCarthy
    TAA, Dier, Justin, Ayling
    Salah, Auba, Haverts, ASM
    Werner, Ings
    Steer, Soucek, Vinagre, Brewster

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

      I really like B

      1. Big Ronnie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah that's what I'm leaning towards.

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

          B

  19. JollyGoodYellows
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What's the best changes here? 0.5itb

    Mccarthy (Button)
    TAA Davies Justin Holding (Mitchell)
    Salah Alli Auba (Soucek Bissouma)
    Mitro Werner Ings

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

      Alli to Rodriguez

    2. HODGE
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Davies long term is probably an issue, but good to go this week

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Alli to Greenwood.

  20. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    It appears that majority of the people are going from Ings to Martial with Jimenez being overlooked.

    Jimenez has a good run of fixtures beyond the City game and is in decent form too.

    On the other hand, Martial has had no preseason so would appear to be merely a gamble pick over the reliable Jimenez.

    Any thoughts guys?

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Martial more explosive - Jimenez is mr consistent

      Both are great picks

      1. Clay Davis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        This. And at 8.5m Jimi is better value, but you probably wouldn't back him as a captain.

    2. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      agreed i think its the city fixture thats the problem

      1. Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Who would you guys go for?

    3. The Son-dance Kid
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Martial did train and play with the French national team no?

    4. AuFeld
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I agree. Jimenez is being overlooked. I pointed it out earlier that he may be good to own starting GW2 considering he returned one goal and three assists during his last two matches vs MCI.

      1. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        The issue is Werner & Martial & Vardy are likely to go huge this season

        Jimenez, Ings and Wilson also will be great picks

    5. xHaTr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Jimenez almost never gets more than 9, he is consistent though

    6. FeverPitch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Prefer Jimi for now. Not 100% on martial, he’s more expensive and gets less points for a goal this season. Prefer rash and Bruno. But if he continues his form I guess he’ll be a great pick. Jimi just so reliable and proven and those fixtures are amazing

    7. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I know

      Happy that he's unfashionable. Don't see him getting high ownership this season early on at all. Most set ups squeeze him out in favour of a Mitro type.

      Coming in week 3 here.

    8. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      All valid points

      The fear of not having united cover is driving martial sales a little.

      Martial is younger and you would gamble on him outscoring his total of 17 last year supported by Bruno and Rash.

      Jiminez scored the equivalent last year and that was with a heavy European workload to go with it.

      Both look excellent picks

  21. ThisPostsOnFire
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who gets more game time from here on in between:
    Jota
    Podence
    Neto

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

      Podence

  22. Benditlike
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Got 0.5 ITB. Should i pull the trigger on Ings > Martial?

    1. ThisPostsOnFire
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I don't see why not.

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No.

  23. Runaway
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How would you cut 0.5 from this team?

    McCarthy Steer
    TAA Davies Justin Ayling Taylor
    Salah Auba Bruno ASM Reed
    Werner Mitro Adams

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Davies -> 4.5 defender

    2. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      ASM - Soucek/Hendrick
      Mitro -> Bamford
      Davies -> KWP, Lascelles, Lewis

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Davies to Mitchell + 1m?

  24. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which?

    A) ings to martial
    B) ings ali -4 to dcl - rash
    C) ings ali -4 to martial - james rodriguez
    D) ings ali -4 to greenwood - richar

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

      I am between B and C - leaning towards B

  25. Arsenal97
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Doherty Son Maximain out
    James Fernandes phillips (or other 5m) in

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      For a -8 in GW2

      Brilliant

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

        Not worth the hit.

        Max at this stage should be -4pt

    2. Utopsis
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No sir

    3. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      0/10 for planning,-8 gw2 smh

  26. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What do you make of this hit?
    Alli and Werner to James Rodriguez and Martial (-4)?

    1. ThisPostsOnFire
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      even though I've gone martial myself, in your case I'd probably just go with the Ali move

  27. Cahill
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    a) alli -> rodriguez
    b) alli -> greenwood
    c) alli & trent -> bruno & shaw -4

  28. Doctor Evil
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What the hell is going on?
    Why has Martial become a big deal? He’s absolutely pants. Don’t get me wrong, he’s no Man U Lukaku, the boy can put away the odd ball on the plate provided by Bruno but even as a midfielder in fpl he was poor.
    His record of being injury prone/lazy or out of form is never ending. Now he’s the confirmed striker which means 1 point less per goal everyone thinks he’s as essential as KDB, Salah or a good replacement for Bruno, just so weird what can happen in a year.
    Last year people were absolutely slating him early doors and now for a point less per goal, more money and not to mention no clean sheet people love him. Weird

    1. YuvalFPL
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      weird post... martial is excellent. 200 points last season and every chance of beating it.

      1. Doctor Evil
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Well I’m sure he will do even better let million as a forward

    2. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He did really well after the restart. I think a lot are forgetting his previous injuries, if he stays fit, then he's a good buy.

    3. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Shut up just shut up

      1. Doctor Evil
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Well you would say that lol

    4. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bizarre rant

      1. Doctor Evil
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Just saying it how it is, he’s Pony. But happy for all to fail just thought some others might remember last season before Bruno joined

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          But bruno is here now

          1. Doctor Evil
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            True but just get Bruno

    5. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Shhhhish, Tony is mint. Just hope he keeps quite vs Palace as a non-owner.

      1. Doctor Evil
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes he’s the best lol

    6. HODGE
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Whenever looked in better form and barring injuries he's a good pick

      1. Doctor Evil
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        If he can be bothered

  29. Utopsis
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hmm so Chelsea's fabled attack force is missing Pulisic and Ziyech, Werner is sporting a dead leg which VVD is about to give a proper workout and Havertz is finding his feet - not liking this...

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cue an Alonso brace!

      1. Utopsis
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Haha of course!

    2. HODGE
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      See Chelsea losing to Liverpool don't think there anywhere near the same level

      1. Utopsis
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hate to say it but I'm fearful as well - just hope we don't get a battering cause that would be devastating to confidence

  30. 420king
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Son -> Bruno
    B) Werner & Son -> Martial and KDB (-4)

    1. ThisPostsOnFire
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If I had the funds, I would be doing B

    2. swervinho
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A - Werner as likely to score at home against just-leaked 3 goals Liverpool, as KDB away at resolute Wolves