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The Fantasy Flutter: Can Nelson Semedo be the new Matt Doherty at Wolves?


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We’re combining Fantasy football with a flutter once again as we put a small wager or two on the Gameweek 3 fixtures.

Player and team statistics are the bread and butter of this site, and we’ll be turning to the vast array of data available at our fingertips to inspire a few sensibly staked bets this weekend.

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BAGGIES TROUSERED

The record-breaking Gameweek 2 goalfest has whetted our appetite for more net-busting action this weekend and there are stand-out fixtures for a number of clubs in the top flight – none more so than Frank Lampard’s Chelsea.

Fresh from putting six past Barnsley, the Blues visit a West Bromwich Albion side who are bottom for goals, big chances and shots on target conceded in 2020/21.

Injuries and a far from straightforward opening two matches have perhaps kept this new-look Chelsea in check but Saturday’s clash with a West Brom outfit still getting to grips with a new formation and division offers them the perfect chance to kickstart their campaign.

Off the back of a hat-trick in midweek and hopefully again deployed in the number ten role that suits his skill set, Kai Havertz is an appealing 11/2 with bet365 to open the scoring at the Hawthorns.

Timo Werner is 4/5 to score anytime, which takes the pressure off having to break the deadlock.

Backing Werner along with a goal-crazed Son Heung-min, a potentially ‘out of position’ Raheem Sterling and opening-day hat-trick hero Mohamed Salah in a fourfold returns almost 14/1 – and again, that’s to score at any time in their Gameweek 3 fixtures, not just bagging the first goal.

ADMIRABLE NELSON

As if the sight of Adama Traore running at full tilt wasn’t enough to give West Ham’s defence the willies, Wolves have recruited an attack-minded right wing-back in the form of Nelson Semedo to replace the Spurs-bound Matt Doherty.

Semedo’s arrival could unleash Traore further up the flank, with FPL favourite Daniel Podence another potential option down that wing depending on the set-up.

Arthur Masuaku and Aaron Cresswell might be in for a torrid afternoon, then, with the left-sided pair 11/1 and 12/1 respectively to pick up the first booking at the London Stadium – a plausible outcome given that Traore is one of the most-fouled midfielders of this season and last.

It remains to be seen if Semedo offers the kind of goal threat that Doherty provided but the former Barcelona man’s strengths are going forward and he could be a perfect fit for a Wolves side who have funnelled a lot of their play down the right since their promotion to the English top tier.

Semedo is a rank outsider at 40/1 to score the first goal in Sunday’s fixture, which will prove to be generous odds if the Portugal international has a similar remit as his predecessor.

If that seems like an outlandish punt, then the man with the second-best ‘xG non-penalty’ tally in 2020/21, Michail Antonio, is 14/1 to score first in a West Ham win.

SHOOTS AND YVES

Today’s early kick-off sees Brighton play host to Manchester United.

The Seagulls have impressed so far this season but they will be without the influential Yves Bissouma through suspension this weekend, which will leave a defensive midfielder-shaped hole in the middle of the park – just at the time they have offloaded possible understudy Dale Stephens to Burnley.

United flattered to deceive in Gameweek 2 but they put Albion to the sword less than three months ago, producing a clinical display at the Amex and running out 3-0 winners.

The usual correct score and first goalscorer markets are available for this match but bet365 also offer the opportunity to bet on underlying stats, such as tackles, passes, assists – and shots.

Bruno Fernandes managed four attempts on goal at the Amex last time out and the middle of the park could be United’s for the taking with Bissouma sidelined.

Incidentally, Tariq Lamptey is 11/2 to grab an assist today – something we know the young right-back is very capable of from the past fortnight’s evidence.


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1,325 Comments Post a Comment
  1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Can Nelson Semedo be the new Matt Doherty at Wolves?

    Never 🙂

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You typed fast

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No chance lmao

  2. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Kdb (c) ?

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

      Yes

  3. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Play Castagne or Lamptey?

    1. L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      lamp

    2. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’ve gone Castagne as I think they’ll both concede. Figured Castagne has better chance of attacking returns based on how great he’s looked in the opening games.

    3. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers both

  4. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    After a week of tinkering and the Jesus hiccup, I think I'm settled on my WC now.

    Martinez
    Semedo - Saiss - James
    KDB - Foden - Salah - Havertz - Son
    Jimenez - DCL

    Steer - Lamptey - Mitchell - Brewster

    Thoughts?

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

      I have this exact squad, but
      Robertson + Barnes/Grealish instead of your semedo+Havertz

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      The only concern for me is the lack of pool def.

    3. Jarnathan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I like it. It's different. Great midfield. But the structure may make it difficult to jump on premium defensive and attacking options.

      1. Third Eye Vision
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Easy to downgrade a mid to raise funds.

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

    Help me out, last puzzle on WC. Thanks

    A. Son + Saiss
    B. Foden + TAA

    Best 4.5+4.7 defender (for 3rd spot in defence)
    On Taylor+Justin for now.

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A
      Lamptey

    2. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  6. L'Aeroplanino
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Pick one please:

    A. TAA+James+0.5
    B. Robbo+Digne

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Puntillimon
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      b

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

      A

    5. Bank$y
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  7. FPL Doctor
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    g2g?

    McCarthy
    Digne Saiss KWP
    Salah Auba Son Podence
    Werner Richa Mitro

    Ryan Justin Bissouma* Ferg*

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

      GTG

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      gtg

  8. PepSala
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Start Lamptey or Mitchell?

    1. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      M

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

      Only one is fit

      1. Bank$y
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Which one?

        1. micsway
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Believe Mitchell

    3. Rassi
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lamptey

  9. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    If I look at my team from front to back, I feel alright. However, if I start looking at it from back to front I feel like I need to WC. What should I do?

    McCarthy
    AWB, Davies, KWP
    KDB, Barnes, Foden, Son
    Werner, Kane, Martial

    Steer, Mitchell, Justin, Bissouma

    1. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Have you considered looking at your team from left to right? Hope this helps.

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

      Too heavy up front for me, don’t think you need son and kane and have no Liverpool cover so would drop Kane to a lower tier striker like mitrovic and get Salah in. Would get anyone but Davies too, you won’t see any points, maybe look at James with his fixture for this week. Semedo would be a great punt over AWB!

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

    A) Vinagre+Podence
    B)Saiss+Soucek

    1. L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. Gleys11
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  11. derdourily
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who'll get more points until gw6 ?

    1- Sterling 
    2- Salah

    Thanks

    1. derdourily
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Any help please ?

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

        Currently sterling seems better pick. Personally going sterling - everyone has to decide for himself anyway

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

      Both

    3. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sterling will get big hauls Vs Leeds and especially Vs WHU(A) so I'd say Raz

    4. derdourily
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers guys , i appreciate that.

  12. GOATMEAT
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mitchell or Lamptey as first sub? So which one would you play if you had to this week. Leaning towards Mitch but Lamptey might get some attacking rewards

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

      Lamps

  13. PepSala
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I'm going Mitchell

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

      Cheers

  14. PepSala
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How essential is Foden on wildcard?

    1. Maarrrr17
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not essential.
      But a punt with high ceiling and relatively easy to ditch if it fails.

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

      I'm having him... Looks like decent value for 6.5 and if he does well his price will shoot up.

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

      Not at all

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

      Nobody is essential
      Even KDB Salah
      Mane sterling are their alternatives & can easily match them
      So noone is essential here u can pick anyone with your gut.

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

        This. Essentials and must haves are one of the biggest FPL myths along with players being "due a haul".

        1. money face bandwagon
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          the term essential is only for people who are afraid of dropping rank when the popular player scores. But again at least early stage u really shouldnt be afraid

  15. FPL Doctor
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Chance of KDB playing given the 'concussion'?

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

      99,8 %

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

      >90%. Wouldn't have trained if under concussion protocol.

      1. FPL Doctor
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        How do we know those photos were taken on the day they say they were taken?

        1. Wild Card this!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Maybe we all live in Matrix

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

          I'm not a private detective.

          1. NZREDS
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Lmao

  16. George James
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best option to fill the gaps

    A) Jimenez / Foden / Digne / Lamptey

    B) Werner / Bissouma / James / Digne

    C) Jimenez / Bissouma / James / TAA

    Martinez • Steer
    Robertson • Saiss • Mitchell • XXX • XXX
    Salah • KDB • Son • Podence
    DCL • 4.5 • XXX

    1. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B, but don't like James or digne long term

  17. Robson-Canoe
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Has Potter said anything about Lamptey having fully recovered?

  18. davies
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    All set here?

    McCarthy
    TAA Saiss Dier
    Salah KDB Rodriguez Podence
    Werner (c) Martial Adams

    Cheers.

  19. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mitro better option than Podence?

    1. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

  20. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Start Dunne or KWP?

    1. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Dunne

    2. L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      kwo

    3. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      The conclusive answer I was hoping for, thanks

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

    Best one?

    A. Zaha+Jimenez+DCL (343) or
    B. Bruno+Podence+Mitrovic (352)

    1. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  22. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Havertz or Ings scores more this gw?

    1. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think havertz

  23. SomeoneKnows
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ryan (Steer)
    TAA, KWP, Taylor (Justin, Mitchell)
    Salah, KDB, Fernandes, Soucek (Bissouma)
    Werner, DCL, Adams

    Best way to bring in Jimenez next week with 0.5 itb? I really don't want to sacrifice Werner

  24. nexec91
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A: Son - Mitrovic
    B: Foden - Jimenez

    Podence in the team

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

      would drop Podence though

      1. nexec91
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        For who? My front would then be
        salah-kdb-foden-podence
        werner-jimenez-dcl

  25. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Lamptey or Taylor? On WC
    (They'll probably start every GW for me)

  26. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any thoughts on this WC?

    Martinez Steer
    Robbo Saiss James (Mitchell Dunne)
    Salah KDB Foden Son Barnes
    Jimmy DCL (Delap)

    1. Maarrrr17
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      as good as any i think, mine is close to that and ive bounced between players all day.

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

        Same here. Still undecided if I should ditch Salah in favour of Sterling (pens for Mo is swaying my decision tbh), Barnes vs Wood vs Zaha...

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

    A) Sterling + Saiss
    B) Werner + Robertson

    Which now would you choose? Already have Foden & KdB.

  28. KingZZ
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I think after overthinking whole week this is my final draft on wildcard. Kindly rate out of 10, suggestions welcome.

    Martinez - (Steer)

    TAA - Saiss - Lamptey - (Mitchell) - (Dunne)

    Salah - KDB - Son - Hamez - Foden

    Jimenez - DCL - (Brewster)

    1. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It is good. I think bench is a bit of a gamble. If you love the everton double up then go with it but downgarding hamez to zaha/ barnes or dcl to wilson allows to get a kwp/ ayling etc

  29. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    RMT please.

    Martinez
    VVD James Lamptey
    Salah KDB Son Foden
    Ings Jiminez DCL

    Steer Dunne Mitchell Anguissa

    Thanks a lot!

  30. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Emi+TAA
    or
    Guaita + Robertson