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The best Leeds players to keep on your FPL radar in Gameweek 2

18 September 2020 1095 comments
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Fantasy Premier League managers got a first look at Leeds United players in a 4-3 defeat to Liverpool in Gameweek 1 – but are their assets ready for mass FPL ownership?

Marcelo Bielsa’s men certainly entertained the neutrals at Anfield with their bold and free-flowing approach, finding the net three times at the home of the defending champions. Not a bad start to life back in the top flight.

To help refine our watchlist of Leeds options, we have taken a look at that match in more detail to get a better understanding of the Whites this season.

As this article uses Opta data only those with Fantasy Football Scout Premium Membership can access it in full.

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  1. Vlekz
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Is the members area and predicted line ups not working?

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    1. Gregor
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      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Working fine for me.

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      1. Vlekz
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Nothing on the left tab is opening except gw2 (using my mobile)
        Has been the same for a few hours

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        1. Gazza2000
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          • 14 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Can't get in the members area on mobile since yesterday, working fine on pc though

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          1. Geoff
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            • 13 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah, this - we're working on a fix.

            It's fine on desktop, the menu isn't working on mobile.

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  2. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Morning all, best move here? Had set up to WC GW3 but unsure if needs it:

    A) Save FT (-4 mini WC in GW3)
    B) VVD -> Digne (WC in GW3)
    C) Antonio -> Wilson (WC in GW3)

    McCarthy
    Trent, Virgil, Bellerin, Holding
    Salah, Auba, Son, ASM
    Vardy, Antonio

    Steer, Mitchell, Bissouma, Davis
    Bank 0.0m

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      A

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    2. wheato
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure I’d want double Pool and Arsenal defence, latter is fine this week.

      Antonio probably needs to go too.

      -4 next week

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    3. Don Kloppeone
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Save is fine for this week mate. What do you think to mine below?

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  3. Don Kloppeone
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Anything worth a hit here? Will see what CHE news is. Am obv tempted by the template Havertz > JamRod but avoiding the hit would be nice!

    0FT 0itb
    Steer
    TAA, Davies, KWP
    Salah, Auba (C), Havertz*, ASM, Soucek
    Werner, Martial
    (McCarthy) (Taylor, Mitchell, Brewster)

    GL all! Nice to see teams starting to diverge and looking pretty different in some cases!

    Cheers

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    1. Old Gregg
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Is there a chelsea presser today? Would be good to here what lamps says.

      This from Chelsea fc web match preview.

      'The squad on the South Coast was missing several key members. It could still be too soon for debuts from England’s Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva, who joined their new team-mates on Wednesday, and injured Morocco midfielder Hakim Ziyech. Central midfielder Mateo Kovacic is available again after suspension, though, and Christian Pulisic, whose dribbles on the left wing tore the Reds apart in July, may return.'

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      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks mate. My gut says drop Havertz for now until he proves himself a bit and if JamRod could be on pens and getting in on assists it could be a good move.

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        1. Old Gregg
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Yes mine too. Will see if Chelsea have a presser today 1st.

          If Pulisic fit

          Pulisic-Havertz-Mount ?

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          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Looks fairly likely yeh.

            Could obv mean any points shared very equally

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  4. No Professionals
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    bottomed, would appreciate some feedback...

    already taken a stupid hit to get to this

    McCarthy
    TAA Davies Holding
    Aubameyang(c) Salah Fernandes Soucek
    Werner Wilson Adams

    Steer Vinagre Mitchell Davis

    not happy with the team. Vinagre, Adams, Holding and Davies are either deadwood or will very soon be deadwood.

    Ride it out this week, or hit WC? My thinking is i'll probably do it next week anyway, so should i undo the hit?

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    1. Jack Burton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Leave it mate looks good

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    2. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      My team is over 50% the same and I too am not happy with it. That said, it is not sufficiently unbalanced to merit going beyond that hit. Sit on it - points could well come from all of them (maybe barring Soucek).

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  5. Lev Yashin
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Ready to rock n roll (off a cliff)?

    Steer
    TAA, Bavies, KWP
    Auba, Bruno, Havertz, Foden
    Martial, Jimenez, Mitro

    McCarthy, Soucek, Mitchell, Vinagre

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    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Havertz and Foden may tip you over that cliff

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  6. Pukki Blinders
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Play who this week?
    Soucek (ars)
    Lewis (BHA)

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    1. Dragon Arcana
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      tough, B for me

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    2. Gregor
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      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Lewis probably, tough one that though.

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    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Lewis. If you're not playing him for this one, he might as well be Mitchell.

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      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Have 2 4.5 rotating pairs, just happens this week that 3 of them have nice fixtures

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    4. No Professionals
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Lewis 100%

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    5. BENOIT
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      A

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  7. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Bit odd to see Mark go big at the back with TAA, Robbo and Digne

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    1. Dragon Arcana
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      he's all over the shop this season

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    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      When has big at the back ever worked?

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      1. Jarnathan
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        like last season when Robbo and TAA outscored most midfielders despite the injury to Alisson?

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  8. raff97
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone know who Chelsea or Everton's PK takers will be this season (assuming Jorginho is benched for Kova). I'm gonna start to hard target penalty takers based on what we saw last week

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    1. Dragon Arcana
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      No-one has a scooby

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    2. Gregor
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      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I’d guess Werner and Hamez.

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    3. No Professionals
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      think richarlison takes them?

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    4. wheato
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I’d guess at Werner and Rodriguez/Richarlison (assuming Siggy isn’t on the pitch)

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    5. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Werner or Havertz when JOrginho isn't on the pitch

      My guess would be Rodriguez due to his seniority and composure, have seen a few clips of Richarlison massively skying some kicks

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      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Siggy when he is on the pitch

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  9. gstegnar
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    button/mccarthy
    webster/mitchell/TAA/walker-peters/dier
    auba/bissouma/saint-m./alli/havertz
    werner/calvert-lewin/ings

    2.5 mil left in the bank

    What to do? I thought switching alli to bruno before GW1, but Alli's price dropped

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    1. wheato
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      If you ducked the price drop up - I think I’d do 3 transfers for -4 next week

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      1. wheato
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Sucked

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        1. gstegnar
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Still better than using WC 🙂

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  10. BENOIT
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Alli ----> ______ ???

    a) Harvey Barnes
    b) Podence
    c) Traore
    d) Ryan Fraser

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    1. Warby84
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I have thought about D but taking a punt on Pod

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    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Barnes

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    3. Dragon Arcana
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      b

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  11. Warby84
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Sterling/KDB

    Or

    Fernandes +1

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    1. Warby84
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Dbl up with Martial or go Jimenez??

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      1. 2OLEgend
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Jimmy from GW3

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  12. Salt and Vinagre
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Any thoughts on WC team selection, 1 or 2, much appreciated:

    1.
    Ryan/ Steele
    Lewis/ Justin/ Coady/ Dallas/ Mitch
    Salah/ Bruno/ KdB/ ASM/ Biss
    Raul/ Werner/ DCL

    2.
    Ryan/ Steele
    Lewis/ Justin/ TAA/ Dallas/ Mitch
    Salah/ Bruno/ KdB/ ASM/ Biss
    Raul/ Werner/ Brewster

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    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Could’ve made it easier by asking
      TAA + Brewster or Coady + DCL lol

      Second one for me

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      1. Salt and Vinagre
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks mate, ha I'm a first time poster so will get better at this.

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  13. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Mark and AZ make such a great duo. Loving Blackbox.

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Very good watch indeed, also enjoy the FPL wire.

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      1. Old Gregg
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        haven't seen Blackbox. Fpl wire is very good i think

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    2. Don Kloppeone
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Agree they play off each other very well. Only issue I have is the videos are so long! I just don’t have time to sit there for close to 2hrs!

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, it's the length of movie...

        It's why I play it in the background while doing other things.

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    3. Eleven Hag
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      New episode out this week?

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        https://youtu.be/4Ud47cDFIXI

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    4. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Its quite nice but the format is way way too long. They can easily cut the duration of those videos in half and will see the impact on views.

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      1. ZimZalabim
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Firstly I dont think they are interested in altering format just for more views or subscribers.

        Long form conversation allows for thorough discussion on every topic without having to leave topics out.

        Plus its 1hr 51 mins this week and doesn't start till 9 mins in and the Scoutcast and most other pods are 60-90 mins its not that much more, also when it comes to high quality content I would much rather watch 90-120 mins than multiple videos of average content that are 30-40 mins.

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  14. nidup121
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Pickford
    James , Justin, Gabriel.
    Sala, B.Fernendez, Aubameyang, harrison
    Vardy, DCL, C.Willson

    Nyland, Lamptey, Bissouma, Mitchel

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    1. nidup121
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      need valuable suggestion please

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  15. Aubamazette
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Coleman Salah 6.0 fwd
    Or
    Digne Rodriguez Jiminez

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    1. ☈☾
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Salah

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    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      B if you have other solid captain options

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  16. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    What to do?

    a) Werner and Alli to Jimenez and Rashford (-4)
    b) Werner and Alli to Martial and Puls/Harvetz (-4)
    c) Alli to Mahrez
    d) Alli to Greenwood

    Ramsdale
    TAA, KWP, Davies
    Salah, Auba, Soucek, Alli
    DCL, Wilson, Werner

    Steer, Webster, Bissouma, Taylor

    0.5 ITB

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  17. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    What would you do with Alli?

    A. Greenwood
    B. JRod
    C. Save

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    1. Eleven Hag
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      JRod if no DCL
      Greenwood if no MUFC

      JRod if both

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      1. Tshelby
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Reckon Greenwood will start?

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  18. Eleven Hag
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Best rotating 4.5 defs for WC?

    4 at the back: Robbo Digne Saiss xx xx

    Currently on Taylor and Ayling, not keen on Justin as he would lose his place soon

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    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      There is not a descent pick at 4.0.Imo get a 4.0 defender and a 4.5 to rotate with the others in their difficult fixtures(for example gw5 for Digne).

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  19. GW2 Breakout Players
    Geoff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 13 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Who do you think will find form and step up to score big this GW, and why?

    Maybe someone who had a poor GW1 (or didn't have a fixture), or has very low ownership.

    Have you seen something in someone's play or in their stats to make you think they could be ready for a breakout GW?

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    1. ☈☾
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Richarlison, Laca, Barnes

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      1. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Spot on.

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    2. Eleven Hag
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Richarlson locked for DD haul (or everton to lose 1-0 which they usually do in these fixures)

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      1. Rligudfootiemanager
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Richarlison had the chances but looked wasteful he could have joy on the outside of the 3 centre backs though..

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        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Wasteful but on another day he hauls

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        2. Eleven Hag
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          ya thats why I feel this could be his game

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    3. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      barnes ,must convert soon,why not tomoz...

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    4. Kavorka
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Wood

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    5. Warby84
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Sterling and Rodriguez

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    6. LAMELA_AND_CONSUELA
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Ollie Watkins, Harvey Barnes, Patrick Bamford, Andy Carrol and someone from Everton

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    7. @persecuted_by_mods
      5 years, 10 months ago

      DCL after this week Richarlison squares the ball instead of constantly shooting (it does happen sometimes I swear)

      Shaw

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      1. Teddy Steddingham
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Richarlison is greedy. Hopefully ancelotti can get into him to pass to someone who can finish (DCL owner here)

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        1. @persecuted_by_mods
          5 years, 10 months ago

          He is, he does pass sometimes though

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        2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Richarlison is a better finisher than Calvert-Lewin...

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    8. Hairy Potter
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Almiron

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    9. ManeHeist
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Che Train!

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    10. IRBOX âš½
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      James Rodriguez. Looked exquisite against Spurs with his first touch and exceptional vision. Most chances created of any midfielder in FPL and wouldn’t be surprised to see him register a goal and assist against the Baggies. 90% confident he is on penalty duties also

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    11. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Think van der Beek could be in for a surprise haul this gameweek

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    12. @FPLMason
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      The Everton duo of James and Richarlison have to be on here.

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    13. jia you
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Doucoure Double Digits

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    14. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Rashford

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    15. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Mahrez and Shaw

      Arsenal's right winger

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    16. seanmcging
      • 17 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Ryan Fraser

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Leeds defenders who hauled 0 points GW1: Ayling, Dallas, Meslier. And Toffees who didn't haul - Rich and James.

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    17. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Auba
      • New Contract
      • Flat track bully
      • Great form (even better at home)
      • Great fixture

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      1. French Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        I guess this is breakout to ultimate form 🙂

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    18. CROCosta
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Richarlison, Manquillo, Torres

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    19. Sagnik Sadhukhan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Reckon Sterling will get his chances against the Wolves defense this week. There was a period in the second half when Billy Sharp and Enda Stevens penetrated the right hand side of the Wolves defense at will where Traore was playing. It was only after Nuno introduced Burr, who was a natural RB that Wolves tightened up. Looking at the mid week lineups it is likely to be the same team for Wolves and so Sterling should get some joy against Traore

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    20. FPLRaiser
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Bamidele Alli

      Subbing to be purely tactical (José has admitted as much), Leaving behind to be purely fitness related (Alderweireld stayed in the UK also), Newspapers to be purely after headline grabbing BS

      Alternatively - All purely wishful thinking on my account

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    21. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Caroll

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    22. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Barnes for me too, maybe Watkins.

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    23. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Grealish

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    24. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      James Rodríguez & DC-L

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    25. MissouriMarten
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I always struggle to understand why this is a HT every week.

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      1. Jonny HOW SON?
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        I quite enjoy it

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    26. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Watkins

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    27. Alchim1sT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Rashford

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    28. lugs
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Pepe, to get the nod over Willian, to run at West Hams low block and annoy the hell out of all the new Willian buyers

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    29. Pep Pig
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I really expect Richarlison to explode this weekend against WBA in the early KO. In fact if it wasn't for the early KO he'd be my captain. At just 10.8% ownership though I guess he's a differential as it is. Whilst I can see why DCL is a popular investment at £1m less, Richarlison could have easily put 2 or 3 past a woeful Spurs in GW1.

      He had 7 shots in that game, 5 coming from inside the box and 2 classed as big chances. He looked lively and he will thrive playing in the final 3rd of this Everton team much more this season. He had the highest up-field position on the heatmap and the way WBA played in the opener, I expect him to punish them.

      Surprisingly, Vardy only had one penalty box touch not including the 2 he put away from the spot. Though Harvey Barnes was an absolute handful cutting inside from the left creating 5 shots for himself all inside the box. This bodes well for Richarlison this week.

      They conceded 11 shots from inside the box in total and Leicester were far from their best.

      My armband is going on Auba this week as I also fancy him to hit double digits and his his ownership isn't worth taking on. Though I'm excited about owning the Brazilian in the opener more than anyone this week.

      Good luck to all

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      1. Penzardlife
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Brought him in this week and also captaining Auba. Best of luck.

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        1. Pep Pig
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Good luck pal

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    30. SteJ
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Bale, he'll hit 6 under on the front 9

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    31. Disputatious Dissident
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Mitrovic and sterling

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    32. Railwayman
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      James Rodriguez

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    33. Pieterke30
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Richarlison, Watkins, Sterling.

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    34. alexmj
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Jesus.

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  20. Old Gregg
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Martial or Auba Captain?

    tempted by Martial. I had an awful 1st GW.

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    1. Dragon Arcana
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      auba

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  21. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    VVD & Son -> Digne & Rashford worth a -4?

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    1. dodge4304
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      just VVD-Digne, the other one next week.

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  22. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Is Bardsley nailed?

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    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Taylor more nailed on the left I presume, not too sure about the right

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      1. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Pieters can play there

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        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          He can but Taylor has always been first choice when both are fit

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  23. FPL Doctor
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    I know it’s Trent but thoughts for next 3 fixtures who scores more?

    A) TAA and Adams
    B) Digne and Richarlison (-4)

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  24. cjhewitt92
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Forgive me if this has been asked.

    How do you guys see arrival of Bale affecting Kane. Think Jose has got to play them both when fit

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    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Of course

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    2. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Right now it's a case of stop Kane and you stop Spurs, except for the one game in every four/five when Son plays a blinder. Bale's arrival will give opposing defences a whole lot more to think about, which should mean more room for Kane.

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Front 3 of Son, Bale and Kane. Can only benefit Kane.

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        1. cjhewitt92
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          It could do but will Bale want a central role or be happy on left wing.

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      2. cjhewitt92
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Good point, any idea how much Bale would cost. He could offer better value. Depending on who gets free kicks and penalties

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  25. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    " the Whites were lined-up in more of a 4-2-3-1 "

    That's because the 4-2-3-1 is the "opposing" formation of the 4-3-3. It's how Bielsa sets up his teams to help apply an immediate press.

    Opposing formation:
    1. One more defender to their attackers (433: Three attackers. 4231: Four defenders)
    2. Mirror their central midfield man-for-man (433: One back, two forwards. 4231: One forwards, two back)
    3. One less attackers to their defenders (433: Four defenders. 4231: Three attackers)

    Note: He calls the 4-2-3-1 a 4-2-1-3. So there are 3 attackers in a 4231.

    This is why you will see him play a back three when facing two-striker systems.

    Source: Lecture from Bielsa https://youtu.be/qXt3rKnfbz8

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    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Interesting, so who bombs forward out of Dallas and Ayling then?

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        In the lecture he said he firmly believes systems should be symmetrical. So I'd say either.

        When they play a back 3, they'll both be wingbacks.

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    2. ☈☾
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Isn't it 4-1-4-1 which becomes 4-1-2-3 in attack and 4-3-2-1 in defence?

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        No, it's not anything. He mirrors the opponent. He literally says this in the lecture.

        His team has a base structure of the same players, but they adapt to the opposition. For example, when facing two strikers, Phillips will drop between the CBs to form a back 3.

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    3. Flair
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Him, Guardiola and Cryuff all with the "one more defender than your opponent" philosophy. Bielsa seems to take it further than anyone else, it would be amusing to see a team switch from 2, 1, to 3 strikers just to mess with him! It's also impacted in that halfback role - Busquets, Fernandinho - where Guardiola can switch from a 3ATB and 4ATB seamlessly, giving lots of tactical flexibility.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        The players understand his philosophy, so if the opposition change, the Leeds players will automatically adapt and mirror them.

        It's going to fascinating watching them this season.

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        1. Flair
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          What if they play four strikers 😛

          True, his players are very flexible, comes down to his class coaching. I wish the goals weren't so shared around though, at least for FPL. Leeds vs Fulham will be very intriguing

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            He does address the 424 😀 He says he'll play a 523.

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      2. Hairy Potter
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Bielsa was obsessed with LVG's mid 90s Ajax team. Probably a shame that LVG didn't continue in that vain in his later roles.

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        1. Flair
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          LVG has always felt like a missed opportunity to me, he could have done so much more.

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          1. Hairy Potter
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Agreed. The Bosman ruling ripped that excellent Ajax team apart and his attempts to recreate it at Barca didn't reach the same heights, but was still good.

            After that he seemed to change his tactics. I think a 90s LDG would have been a success at Man Utd rather than the one who became their manager. He also seemed to struggle with stars in their prime who had their own opinions.

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            1. Flair
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 10 months ago

              Nice points. He has the likes of Barcelona, Bayern and United on his CV but his actual achievements left a lot to be desired.

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  26. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    GTG?

    McCarthy
    TAA, Doherty, Justin
    Salah, Auba (C), Son, JWP, ASM
    Adams, Martial (VC)

    Subs: Nyland, Reese James, Mitchell, Davis

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  27. kiranoboyz
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Ramsdale
    Doherty, Alexander-Arnold, Walker-Peters
    Alli, Saint-Maxim, Aubameyang, Havertz
    Calvert-Lewin, Werner, Ings

    Pereira, Mitchell, Bernardo

    Any suggestions welcome as had a rough week 1, but struggling on what to do with Alli or Havertz.

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  28. BurnMyBread
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Leicester's signing of Under, a right winger, should technically increase Barnes' minutes or nailedness, right? It suggests their preference for a formation that utilises wingers and Barnes has always played on the left.

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    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Increase how? Would say he remains unaffected

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      1. BurnMyBread
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        It decreases the probability of Leicester going for a 3-5-2 formation (where Barnes doesn't start) in my opinion.

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        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah you’re right, I can’t see them going back to a back 5. Think they only did that while Madds was injured

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  29. farmerfat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Mccarthy
    TAA Justin Holding
    Salah Auba (C) James Bissouma
    Wilson Martial Werner

    -4 taken and 1m itb.
    GTG?

    Yes that is BIssouma starting, its either him or Vinagre, he will be removed next week.

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  30. The Mighty Whites
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    1FT, 0 ITB

    McCarthy, Button

    TAA, Davies, Ayling, Justin, Mitchell

    Salah, Aubameyang, Alli, ASM, Bissouma

    Werner, Ings, Mitrovic

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