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18 September 2020 3576 comments
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Current Fantasy Football Scout Hall of Fame leader, Fábio Borges has finished inside the top 5k in each of the last five seasons, and even won 2020’s inaugural edition of Virtual FPL.


After an intense Fantasy season in 2019/20, I decided I needed a longer break than usual in order to come back stronger.

Not only was Project Restart a hectic return to something resembling normality, the lockdown period was defined by my involvement in Virtual FPL – which threw four Gameweeks per week at us for nearly two months.

Pretty exhausted from all of that, I only started tinkering my FPL team for 2020/21 a few days before the Gameweek 1 deadline, which I think actually helped me. It made sure I was able to avoid overthinking and countless outdated drafts.

So, the first Gameweek went great for me with 82 points, which means I’m currently 231k in the World. Even more important than that, none of my players got injured or red carded and, other than a few small concerns, my starting 11 still looks in good shape going forward.

Without further ado, here is my team and what I’m thinking ahead of Gameweek 2.

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  1. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Davies (sou) to Digne (WBA) worth -4?

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      I've done it. With Reguilon coming in Davies likely to lose his place & start dropping in value.

    2. Hospital Pass
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Long term looks very good at present. Short term could well pay it back.

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Davies to Saiss next week.

    4. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Yes. I did yesterday

  2. arndff_
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Who would you put as a 1st sub?

    A) Bissouma (new)
    B) Taylor (lei)

    1. Society
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      B

    2. MidTableFantasy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      B

    3. Hospital Pass
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      B

  3. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Did Podence pass the eye test in GW1?

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Yes!

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Yes, looked very good to be fair.

  4. LloristheHounds
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    WC rmt

    Martinez
    TAA, digne, Saiss, Alying
    Auba(C), salah, jrod, doucoure
    Werner, martial

    Bench fodder.

    1. ilikewud
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Seems template to the discussions on here, not that it’s a bad thing. Seems a good team.

  5. Orion
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Bench one please:
    A) ASM
    B) Tierney
    C) Gabriel
    D) TAA
    Cheers...

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      C

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Cabd in that order

    3. Hospital Pass
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      ACBD

  6. FPL_trail_runner
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    So Aguero indicated to be out for 1 month or two more by Pep. This seems to have been missed here no?

    I have Sterling on WC, but may need to find 1mil more to make space for Jesus over Jimi. His returns are excellent with no Aguero around.

    Like a golden rule of FPL, son when Kane is out, Jesus + Sterling with Aguero out.

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Jiminez > Jesus

      1. FPL_trail_runner
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 19 days ago

        The fixtures + pens for Jimi + 1mil may swing it back

        Maybe with City having up and down fixtures I may just stay with Sterling.

        Would love if he gets the occassional run through the number 9 channel. He is such a nice differential now.

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Jesus never gets into the right positions

    3. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      I kinda wish I didn't make my transfer early now with this news. Much rather Rashford + Jesus than Martial + whoever.

  7. AnfieldLad
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Vinagre -> Ayling/ Justin for a hit?

    Would play whoever over Soucek

    Just concerned of the price drop. If I don’t get rid now I feel he’s just gonna be sat there for a while as I want KDB next week

    1. Luton_Fan
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Yep

  8. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Mane owners worried with Jota arriving? 😉

    1. Luton_Fan
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      No risk to mane

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Salah?

    3. Bartowski
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Starting to suspect the possibility of Mane being sold to Madrid.

      1. Qaiss
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Why would he go there though

        1. Bartowski
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 19 days ago

          They've got a great improv comedy scene there and he's known to dabble.

    4. ilikewud
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

  9. FPL Dancer
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    I created a video for those Wildcarding in GW2 with some tips on Man Utd and Man City players

    https://youtu.be/uVBeTufbplE

    1. Alberto Tomba
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      A+ for effort

    2. ilikewud
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Positive start

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Nice work, mate.

  10. Gazpilicueta
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Thinking of starting 5 at the back with

    Trent, James, Ayling, Lamptey and Justin
    Salah, Havertz, Bamayang
    Jimenez and Martial

    Mitro, Bissouma and Noble on the bench
    any thoughts? what do you like/dislike about this strategy?

  11. Alberto Tomba
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    WC as I usually do in GW1 [Bit like losing virginity, I relax after its done and then properly enjoy the game]
    Really like Everton fixtures and form, so tripling up. ManU Vs, and Wolves run from GW3-7 looks incredible.
    As an LFC fan I don't like to put my eggs in the red basket, especially as we're unlikely to replicate last season.

    Pickford (button)
    AWB Digne Dier Justin (saiss)
    Auba Hamez Willian/Son (podence) (bissouma)
    Martial Vardy Jimenez

    Who do you like / not like?

  12. Luton_Fan
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    A. keep son swallow 0.1 drop
    B. Son to james rod -4

    Thanks

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Keep

  13. The Suspended One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    A) Robbo/Pulisic for Bruno/Shaw
    B) ride the drop, roll the FT and play KWP

    1. Luton_Fan
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      B

    2. Hospital Pass
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Do you have TAA? If not B), but Pulisic looks unlikely to return much soon.

  14. billnats
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    1) Lamptey, Hendricks, Richarlison
    2) Shaw, Podence, DCL

    1. Luton_Fan
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      2

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      2

    3. MidTableFantasy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      2 almost without hesitation

    4. Hospital Pass
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      2 without a moment's doubt.

  15. Bart82
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    a) Sais-Sterling-Wilson +0/5
    b) Robbo-Willian-Jimenez

    Other team
    Meslier
    TAA-Lamptey-Mitchel-**(Ferguson)
    Salah-Rashford-Podence-Himenes-**
    Martial-**-(Davis)

    1. billnats
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      A with a 5.5 defender

      1. Bart82
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 19 days ago

        or Pickford over 4.5 GK ?

      2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 19 days ago

        B

  16. Fernando Torres
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    A) Richarlison + Taylor + James R (3-4-3)
    B) Digne + Shaw + Willian (4-4-2)
    First to 2

    1. Avery
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      B

  17. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Son/Egan/Pereira to Rashford/Digne/Bissouma for -8 ?

    1. ilikewud
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      What? No.

  18. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    I`ve seen Bale`s heatmaps from the past few seasons. What makes ye think he will be a midfielder and not a striker after viewing his avg heat position..

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYuxsUwCMAIsEQd.jpg

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      LMFAO

    2. Bartowski
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      You should have put him on a golf course

    3. Zimo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      His starting position which is on the wing. Just like salah, mane, rashford, aubameyang, sterling, son etc.

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Sterling False 9

      1. ilikewud
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Said the same thing last year, Jesus played.

  19. Back on the horse
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    What's Fabio's team? or is it behind a paywall?

  20. HD7
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Need your advice mates

    Mccarthy
    TAA Egan Justin Davies
    Salah Alli ASM Auba
    Ings Werner

    Button Bissouma Taylor Brewster

    A) Ings to Martial
    B) Alli to JamesR
    C) Both
    D)Davies and Alli to Digne and 7.4 midf
    E) Davies and Alli to Coleman and JamesR

    1. shredder
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      That's a tough one alright.
      I like C or D

      1. Couch Potato
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 19 days ago

        B, or C if you don't mind the -4 hit

  21. FOO FIGHTER
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    On WC

    How is this?

    Martinez
    TAA VVD Castagne
    Salah Bruno Willian Klich
    Wilson Vardy Watkins

    Cash in the bank to upgrade Willian to Pulisic GW3.

    1. Back on the horse
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      No love for Reece James?

    2. MidTableFantasy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      I think you'll want some city players

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Many will be going with either KDB or Sterling. There are a wealth of options to go without City.

  22. Will J 256
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Sorry guys. I know I have asked this before but what time (GMT) are price changes?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      1am

  23. shredder
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Evening all,
    Quick dillema here and would appreciate a bit of help.
    1. Adams to Brewster and Bissouma to JRod ( going 3-5-2)
    2. Pereira to JRod ( stay 3-4-3)

    Current set up
    Auba, Salah, Havertz, Pereira, Bissouma
    Wilson , Martial, Adams.

    Cheers

    1. Hospital Pass
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      2. Bissouma's slightly better quality bench fodder.

      1. Hospital Pass
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Ach. Misread, but still 2.

        1. shredder
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 19 days ago

          Cheers

  24. spamking
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    A. Rashford + Richarlison

    B. Bruno + DCL

    a or b?

    1. shredder
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      I'd go B

    2. Hospital Pass
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      B. Because penalties, tbh.

  25. Rvp is back
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Am I nuts to be think of captaining Willian over Aub?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      I think Pepe will start over Willian

      1. nobwak
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Based on....?
        Willians awful performance last week or something? /s

        1. Rvp is back
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 19 days ago

          Had 3 assists and hit the post twice, takes corners, frees and maybe penos...

      2. Rvp is back
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Thanks I never thought of that

    2. ilikewud
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Absolutely crazy

    3. Hospital Pass
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      If you haul you'll deserve it. If you don't, don't say you weren't warned.

  26. FPL Doctor
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    g2g?

    Ryan
    Digne Justin KWP
    Auba(c) Salah Son ASM
    Werner Rich Mitro

    McCarthy Saiss Bissouma Ferg

    1. Hospital Pass
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Nice team. Even the bench order makes sense.

  27. Hazardous1983
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    How this wc team

    Mcarthy (steer)
    Justin digne saiss (taylor mitchell)
    Asm bruno salah auba james
    Wilson martial (davis)

    Any recommended changes

    1. Hospital Pass
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Double Newcastle? Not ASM of the two. Podence or Soucek seem to be your alternative options at present.

  28. D.Glynn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Play 2,
    A) Ali
    B) Davies
    C) Strujk
    D) Mitro

    I'm keeping ft for mini WC next week... Wish me luck

    1. Hospital Pass
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Good luck. A and D spreads the risk, and Mitro v the Leeds defence doesn't sound daft.

  29. nobwak
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 19 days ago

    I haven't been on here all week, and I'm suddenly seeing Digne mentioned a lot... in a lot of RMT's and A or B questions etc.
    Is he this weeks bandwagon or something?

    1. ilikewud
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Good fixtures and Everton looked good GW1 - I honestly didn’t even consider him and when I saw his fixtures I was a bit disappointed that I let GW vs Spurs cloud my judgement

      1. nobwak
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 19 days ago

        How are people accommodating him? 6.0 is a lot for a defender with only 1FT. Are hits happening to get him in etc.?