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Pro Pundits - Darren September 25

Why I’m lining up for FPL Gameweek 3 without any Chelsea players

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A Fantasy Premier League veteran of 11 years, Darren Wiles has an incredible track record with three top 1k finishes in the last four seasons.

With so many favourable match-ups in Gameweek 3, I am feeling confident about the next round of Fantasy Premier League.

It has been a positive start thus far, anyway, with 80 and 90-point hauls in the first two Gameweeks taking me to a total of 170 and an overall rank of 29k.

The goals have been flying in so far and I have been lucky enough to capitalise on the early glut of double-digit returns. But all of that is in the past, and it’s what happens this weekend that matters now.

Here is what my team looks like for Gameweek 3 and the reasons behind some key decisions.

The Complete Guide to FPL Gameweek 3
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  1. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Is anyone else rotating 4.5 goalkeepers? I don't like having .5 on the bench. Last year I could do Ryan/Button so that if Ryan was injured, I had his backup. But unless I do WBA, that option is not available. I see most people are picking Steer, but he appears on borrowed time as the backup.

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    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      McCarthy & Forster are 4.5/4.0

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      1. osceola31909
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Interesting. So Forster is ahead of Gunn?

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        1. Pep's Money Laundry
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Seems that way with rumours that he is going to Leeds

          Forster has been on the bench for the first 2 games

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          1. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Imo Forester is a way better keeper. Wouldn’t be surprised if we had a 4.0 keeper down the line. Good call.

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    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      What's the secret for back to back top of the page comment? 😛

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

    Hi guys. Fairly new to the site. Would appreciate your thoughts.

    Have this at the moment:

    Martinez. Steer
    Saiss TAA Justin Lamptey Mitchell
    Zaha KDB Salah Rodriguez Foden
    Calvert-Lewin Mitrovic Jiminez

    But I’m a bit worried about not having Son. I could get him in for Zara but would have to find 2m - prob by downgrading TAA. Worth it or should I stick. Appreciate any thoughts.

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    1. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Is this a wildcard? I would do Zaha to a 4.5 midfielder and then Rodriguez to Son. Rodriguez is great, but I think TAA is better.

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      1. DPP
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yes this is a W/C. Thanks will have a look at that

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    2. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Have you made any transfers this week? And how much do you have in the bank?

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      1. DPP
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        This is a wildcard. (I wish I had this team from the outset). I have 0.1 in the bank so Som price rise can be absorbed.

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      2. Werkself
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I'd downgrade TAA > Robbo and then drop Foden or Nitro for bench fodder to raise the rest of the funds.

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        1. Werkself
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          *Mitro

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          1. DPP
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks for the advice

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

            I can downgrade Zaha to a 4.5 and swap Foden for Son without touching TAA so may do that...

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  3. POWERPOD
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    On a WC, A or B lads?

    Martinez
    TAA, James, Saiss
    Saleh, KDB, Zaha, Podence
    Werner, Mitro, DCL

    Steer, Justin, Mitchell, Anguissa

    A) Keep with 1.4 ITB
    B) Justin -> 4.0 & Zaha -> Son with 0 ITB

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    1. DPP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Similar issue to me above. I’d prob worry about having 2 x 4m defenders on the bench as may need to shift them out soon if neither are playing in a few weeks

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      1. POWERPOD
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah my thoughts exactly mate but getting anxious not getting son in the team haha

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    2. POWERPOD
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Or

      C) TAA -> Robbo & Justin -> 4.5 (any suggestions) & Zaha -> Son

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  4. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Is KDB first in cap poll?

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    1. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      He was yesterday, but the votes were really spread out. KDB on 19%

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  5. rambo.
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Richarlison over DCL if money no issue?

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    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes but money will always be an issue, it might not be this week

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  6. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    The final piece of the jigsaw on my WC:

    A) Saiss
    B) Digne

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    1. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Digne

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      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        cheers

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

      I would say Saïss better with the extra cash

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      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Digne has looked very attacking recently and Everton's xGA is lowest among the sides who have played two games.

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  7. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    G2g for this GWk?? Pls suggest captaincy pick??

    McCarthy
    Saiss / TAA / Digne
    Salah / KDB (c) / Rashford / Podence / Burke
    Werner / Mitrovic

    Bench:: Ryan / Mitchell / Justin / Davis

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  8. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Would you sell Mane on WC for Salah? It feels wrong to sell him after his 16 pointer haul and his ownership is only 10%

    Those bloody penos though...

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    1. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Might as well keep him just in case he bags brace then he will go up in vaule

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    2. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Both equally good option. Stick with Mane. I chose him for a reason

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      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        You chose**

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    3. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Still prefer Salah. Mane won't play Kepa every week.

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    4. Maarrrr17
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Theyre as good as each other but one has pens.

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  9. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who to cap?

    A) Son
    B) KDB
    C) Salah
    D) Jimz

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

      KDB or Jimz for mine.

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    2. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I’ve got those 4 and I’m on KDB.

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  10. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Promised myself to follow more my own judgement this season but here I am looking for advice and posting a or b questions and following the "experts" on twitter.

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    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Twitter is c*ap imo

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      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Agreed. Most of these experts havent ever reached even top 10k.

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  11. derdourily
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A- TAA + Martinez
    B- Robbo + Guaita

    For 3 next fixtures

    1- Sterling
    2- Salah
    Need help 🙁

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  12. NZREDS
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Jimi/Jrod/TAA
    or
    Mitro/Salah/Digne

    I fancy Salah to get decent points but not sure if it outweighs having Jimi with fixtures/pens and TAA for obvious reason. A also gives me .9 to upgrade fodder

    Thoughts appreciates

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    1. NZREDS
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Salah also allows more movement for players in the midfield e.g if I wanted Fernandes

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    2. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Second one.

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      1. NZREDS
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers bro

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  13. micsway
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I’m playing a 352

    Should I get Vinagre + Podence
    Or
    Siass/Coady + Soucek

    Had the first two but logic told me option B is safer long term by way to starts.

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  14. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Martinez
    TAA | Saïss | James
    Salah | KDB | Son | Podence
    Jiménez | Ings | Wood

    Forster | Mitchell | Dunne | Burke

    Thoughts on this active WC...? (Currently have Bamford at 5.6, Zaha at 7.0 and Castagne 5.5 as WC placeholders who I am trading out).

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    1. Mesh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I would only get 1 of Dunne and Mitchell as they are a transfer waiting to happen.
      I am bringing Castagne in, not selling him.

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

        Ferguson...?
        I got him on my WC in case I wanted to keep him/if he went up .2 but I need to get to TAA.

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  15. Mesh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who is the best 4.5 bench fodder midfielder?

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

      Burke

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      1. Mesh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. Is he nailed?

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

          fairly well. needs to perform to become week-in-week-out stater.

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          1. Mesh
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers

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  16. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Foden should be good for 3-4 GWs isn't it? The way he has started the season, if he keeps it up might even be a regular starter in the team.

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I think he is worth a risk. Could get 1 pointter or 15 point haul.

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      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Can see him getting 150+ over the season.

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  17. BlueEddy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) VVD + Traoré
    B) TAA + Podence

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

      B

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  18. SomeoneKnows
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    People still captaining KDB even with Jesus injured and no available strikers?

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes. Sterling is good at diving pens for Kevin

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

      city are full of quality.

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    3. Maarrrr17
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      definitely something to think about, but they are not reliant on jesus to score.

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  19. MFPL
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on my WC team?

    Martinez
    Robertson Saiss James
    Salah KDB Son Foden
    Jimenez DCL Wood

    Button Lamptey Anguissa Mitchell

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I dont get the Wood pick but looks good

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

        good player. good fixtures. is 1 from 1.

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  20. psyurmh
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    What time do price changes happen?

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Approx 1.00 gmt

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

      they've happened, right?

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    3. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Already did for today. 1:30 GMT ithink.

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  21. Patson Dabaka
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A or B?

    A) TAA & Mitro
    B) Robertson & Wood

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    1. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A

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    2. NZREDS
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I was about to say A easy but upon reflection Wood is underlooked imo. Mitro is reliable for his value though

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      1. Patson Dabaka
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Totally agree mate. No bother whichever way I choose it will be wrong!

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  22. micsway
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Vinagre+Podence
    Or
    Saiss+Soucek

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    1. NZREDS
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A if you have a playing bench to cover Vinagre if he dosnt start

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  23. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    NEW POST

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    1. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2020/09/26/the-fantasy-flutter-can-nelson-semedo-be-the-new-matt-doherty-at-wolves/

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  24. derdourily
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who'll get more points until gw6 ?

    1- Sterling 
    2- Salah

    Thanks

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  25. Rassi
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    My 3rd defender and subs in order:

    Lamptey (KWP, Mitchell)

    Would you change that? McCarthy gk.

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  26. Tripleh123
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Need some help guys. On wildcard

    A. Werner & Rodriquez
    B. Jiminez & Son
    C. Stick

    Current team
    Martinez
    TAA Saiss Taylor
    KDB Son Salah Zaha
    Werner Mitrovic DCL

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  27. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    9 scout picks on my WC. Couldn't be that bad surely?

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  28. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Is Mitrovic better option than Podence?

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    1. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I think so.

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  29. Jukes
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Help! Final midfield decision for my WC:

    Pick 2 of:
    Zaha
    Foden
    James Rodriguez

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  30. Pavsboot
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Aight I give up on using logic in this Werner/Son dilemma. Going with Werner. Have had far, far too many bad memories of watching my in form Spurs assets unable to break down a poor team at home. Probably going to be punished but meh....

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    1. NZREDS
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      There is no logic, could go one way or the other, son probably won’t repeat last weeks feat and Werner is due a goal or two and has an amazing fixture

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