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How underlying statistics can help cut through variance of FPL this season

8 October 2020 587 comments
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It has been the most remarkable start to a Fantasy Premier League season in recent memory and arguably the hardest to predict accurately. So what now for FPL managers?

There has been a bucket-load of goals, an abundance of penalties, and yet so many of us are struggling to gain real traction in the Fantasy rankings.

As each team has come into the campaign with different preparations, and some even starting on a Blank Gameweek has hampered transfer progress for Fantasy managers and robbed us of easy access to consistent trends.

But the Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area holds the key for isolating these from the perspective of underlying statistics.

Delving deeper into the data yields greater clarity on the reliable trends for our FPL sides going forward as we try to pinpoint our transfers and potential wildcard plans for Gameweek 5 and beyond…

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  1. Liverpool defence - buy, sell, or hold?
    The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    What do you think, ditch Liverpool defence?

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    1. badhombres
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      yes

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      I think the effect of Adrian in goal will push the defensive line back making attacking returns a bit tougher or they continue with the high line and continue conceding. I would wait and see how they get on to a usually blunt Blades attack.

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      1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        Lol what a load of bs

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    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      I did. No defenders amongst the 10 players with most points. Going medium to low priced for the time being. If it changes I’ll reconsider.

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    4. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      No. Still think TAA and Robbo are worth it. Robertson is now the better pick imo. Very attacking and could have scored against Villa if he had better finishing.

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    5. Botman and Robben
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      No. Keep 1. I have gone with Robbo

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    6. Peter Ouch
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Last week everyone was:
      How do I get taa and robbo together
      this week ditch them.
      It's not how to play the game

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      1. RocketMan
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        I agree, but I do think Adrian in goal has to be taken into account... he looked horrendous and TAA doesn't look up to speed. Robbo on his own is enough now I think.

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    7. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      I sold Liverpool defence with an eye to get one back after the Everton game - that's still my plan!

      They're very attacking, will still keep clean sheets, and have arguably the two defenders who are most likely to score 20+ points in a GW

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      1. OverTinker
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        Same plan but still worried that they may score big even against Everton

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    8. abhirup780
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      I ditched. Gave me a lot of money. Will bring them back once they start scoring. Currently they may fall in price also.

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    9. riot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      None currently but looking to pick up one in a few weeks

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    10. IRBOX ⚽
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Trent doesn’t need clean sheets and remains the best asset in the game. Second to none

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      1. Zimo
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        Second to Robertson going on past 4 GWs. He's taken away a lot of corners and indirect freekicks from him.

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    11. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Gotta have at least one of TAA or Robbo for attacking threat. CS can still happen.

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    12. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      I’m keeping both TAA n Robbo for now. Will review week 9 when next break is a consider WC if necessary. Two nice home games coming up for Pool, but I get why people won’t agree

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    13. Amey
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Taa Robbo here.

      Going Nowhere at all !!

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    14. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      I’m keeping Trent but have gone off the idea of doubling up, not while Adrián is in goal anyway. I also think Robertson is in danger of getting flogged over the international break with him being the Scotland captain and Tierney now being out.

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    15. Xna
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Keep, they will still be the top scoring defenders outscoring all midfielders at their price range, the disaster against Aston Villa is an anomaly, and even a game vs Everton might prove all the doubters wrong. They are still beasts with big attacking potential, and will be amongst the top of CS list in the end as well.

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    16. burnhilla
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      I own Robertson and Van Dijk. Happy to keep Rob, but would ditch the double-up if I was on WC.
      I don't really see the hurry in using a FT for getting VVD out.

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    17. CrouchDown
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Look at Liverpool's defensive record in the last 2 seasons.

      They go on streaks of conceding and streaks of clean sheets. When they start getting clean sheets, get their defenders, regardless of fixtures.

      Simple.

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      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        Totally agree with this

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    18. mixology
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      I’ve been a strong proponent of double and even triple Pool defense the last 2-3 years.

      The last 2 years, Pool kept a majority of their clean sheets as the middle of the season approached (~Gws 10-20). I remember last year, it still took a month for cleanies to come after Alison returned.

      Pool have a great fixtures run beginning in GW 9 which will hopefully coincide with Alison returning.

      Even with goals flying in and cheap strikers hauling, I’m more confident with a Robbo+ TAA than 6.5-7.5 million attackers as I trust the pedigree of the Pool fullbacks.

      Currently on WC now and my head says to ditch TAA + Robbo until after the play City but have a feeling the double up will stay in my 11 the entire season

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      1. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        Could be hard get them both with no WC. I can see 2 CS in the next 3 fixtures.

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        1. 272MK
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 7 days ago

          Alisson injured.
          Might be getting 1 of them out.

          Someone posted last season when Alisson was injured they did not get many CSs. But I don't have the statistics

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          1. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 7 days ago

            They got 3 Out of 8 CS when Adrian played last season. Although 3 out of that 8 were Chelsea, Arsenal and another top 6 team which I am not remember

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    19. SteJ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Hold.
      If you got them, keep them. Good potential for attacking returns even if CS potential reduced due to Adrian
      If you don't have them, not worth ripping your team up to get them in.
      Wait for the keeper to return and fixtures to ease / crowds return

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    20. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      well they're not the defence, they're midfielders who might get a CS.

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  2. Miguel Sanchez
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Play Saiss or bring in Chilwell for James for a -4:

    A) Saiss (lee)
    B) Chilwell (SOT)

    Planned moves over the next few GWs so can’t see when I will be able to make a free defender swap

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    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      A

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    2. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      A

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    3. Patron
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      A all day for me.

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    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      I really like Chillwell but Saiss is probably the smart move. Injuries and covid could scupper your planned moves anyways

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    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      When Ziyech is fit I'd imagine Chilwell won't be on any set pieces, making him less attractive.
      Just start James!

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      1. sandman58
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        How do you know this?....

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        1. Eddie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 days ago

          A little late to this conversation.

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        2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 7 days ago

          I don't

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    6. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      A

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    7. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Cheers all - a hit knocks me back 40k places at this stage so best to avoid

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    8. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Don't take a hit for a defender... A.

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  3. badhombres
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    A

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    1. badhombres
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      reply fail to Miguel above

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      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        Cheers

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  4. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    On wc

    A. Saiss and Maupay
    B. Castagne and Wilson

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    1. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Castagne and Antonio

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      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        Will wait to get Antonio for a few gws. Difficult fixtures ahead.

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Chilwell and Watkins

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      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        Have chilwell and grealish

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        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 days ago

          B of those then

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          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 8 days ago

            What about considering Reguillon

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            1. SpaceCadet
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 8 days ago

              Not seem too much of him yet tbh. This is what I’m on for now. Any suggestions mate?

              martinez
              robertson chilwell saiss
              salah son jrod grealish
              kane dcl maupay

              forster lamptey mitchell bissouma

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              1. Miguel Sanchez
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 8 days ago

                Looks good - Reguillon over Saiss could be an interesting differential

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                1. SpaceCadet
                  • 12 Years
                  6 years, 8 days ago

                  Cheers. Quite tempted by the Castagne Wilson option now tbh.

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            2. Patron
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 days ago

              isnt he injured from the last night? Saw Andys tweet.

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    3. badhombres
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      very close, B is slightly high risk high reward combo

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    4. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      B

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      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        Thanks

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    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      B

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  5. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    kilman or brantwaite on WC ?
    4.0 vs 3.9

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    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Branthwaite but I guess Ferguson is the best 4.0

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      1. sandman58
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        Is Ferguson not out long term??
        Any idea when he's due to return?

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    2. Patron
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      this gw I needed all my subs... I can imagine they will be even more needed in the coming gameweeks...

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    3. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Ferguson

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  6. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Everytime I see reference to 'underlying statistics' I morph into a nose-picking, pants-pissing Ralph Wiggum!

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      My cat’s breath smells of cat food.

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      1. Baron Penguin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        I bent my Wookiee

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  7. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Heard some people say they're getting Maupay now and will switch to Antonio GW8, Antonio does have Fulham GW8 but even Maupay has Burnley who look like serious relegation candidates.. still a while to go but doesn't that look like a sideways move?

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    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      That could backfire for sure. I’m looking to do Jimenez to Antonio that week and will probably make him captain, I think it’s justifiable given the fixture swings for those teams.

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    2. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Thought about this move too, then thought I might just get Antonio now and save the transfer. No one can defend and he's capable of scoring anytime, plus he's better than Maupay.

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  8. Patron
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Any Wolves fans now if Marcal or Ait Nouri will play on the left? And if they are any good for attacking returns?

    Thanks!

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    1. Patron
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      or should I just go for Semedo 0,5/0,6m more?

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      1. aapoman
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        Not a Wolves fan but Semedo does seem like the best pick from their defense. Saiss, Marcal and Ait Nouri are rotation risks. Coady is safe but never scores and rarely gets bonus points. Boly is the bonus points magnet if they get a clean sheet. Semedo is the most attacking and should be very nailed so I'd go with him.

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        1. Patron
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 days ago

          thank you very much Aapoman! So u think even Saiss is at rotation risk? Anyways Im for wingbacks that can provide assists every game rather than CBs that can score once in 10 games.

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          1. aapoman
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 8 days ago

            Marcal can play wingback or LCB so that makes Saiss' position a little more uncertain. Still think he will get good amount of playing time but wouldn't be surprised to see him sit on the bench also. Coady, Boly and Semedo should be as nailed as it can get. If I had the funds/option I'd definetly go for Semedo in Wolves defense.

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            1. Patron
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 days ago

              hmm that way both Marcal and Ait Nouri can play 😀 Ill most likely go with Semedo, thanks once more!

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  9. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Is Mitchell losing his place after intenational break?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Quite possibly - PVA back in training

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  10. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Bit loss with this team now 🙁

    Martinez, Forster
    VVD, Saiss, Justin, Mitchell, KWP
    Salah, Son, KDB, Klich, Podence
    Bamford, DCL, Vardy

    No WC, No FT, 0.4Itb

    Not sure who to play out of Saiss, Mitchell, Podence or Klich or Bamford....

    any advise would be grateful, Thanks 🙂

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    1. Patron
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      why are u lost? Team is fine, if its not template it doesnt mean its bad 😀

      I guess I would go:

      VVD, Saiss, Justin
      Salah, Son, KDB, Podence
      Bamford, DCL, Vardy

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      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        Cheers Patron

        Thats pretty much how i have set it up too.

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  11. Atimis
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    My WC dilemmas, which one sounds best ?

    1. Robo, 5.5 def, Hamez, Grealish, Kane 343

    2. 2x 5.5 def, Sterling, McGinn, Kane 343

    3. Robo, Saiss, Sterling, Hamez, Grealish 352

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    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      like 1 or 3 myself

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      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        Same here

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      2. Atimis
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        Me too 😀

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    2. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      1

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    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      1

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  12. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Tomori will be amazing pick once he start to play

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    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Not sure if he will though

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    2. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Why d you think he'll start to play? Would be a good option if so.

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    3. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Will he ever be nailed on though?

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    4. Pukki Blinders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      That’s the thing, he won’t

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  13. jam sandwich
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    RMWCT - Thursday edition

    Martinez - Forster
    Chilwell - Saiss - KWP - Ayling - Mitchell
    Salah - Sterling - Son - Rodriguez - Stephens
    Kane - DCL - Watkins

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    1. tibollom
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      lovely team mate

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    2. jam sandwich
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      with the philosophy being to not have Liverpool defenders whilst Alisson is out and then to downgrade an attacker when he is back

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    3. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Wednesday edition was made much better

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    4. Atimis
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Considering light def, looking good. Wouldn't want KWP tho

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    5. Patron
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      looks nice, just see how teams look better without 7.5 defenders...

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    6. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Aiming for a very similar team, except I'm almost a million short of affording this. Probably means I'll go Pulisic + Robbo instead of Sterling + Chilwell. But like your team for sure

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  14. tibollom
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Hi guys, think im settled on this WC team..initially I had kane but wanted to balance the team a bit more.. Thoughts?

    McCarthy Button
    Chilwell Creswell KWP Ayling/Dallas? Ferguson
    Son Hames Sterling Salah Grealish/Barnes/zaha?
    DCL Watkins Wilson

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    1. Patron
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      you would have to bench a really good player every week 😀

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      1. tibollom
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        yea very true...maybe going double villa is too much... change Grealish to a lower priced mid and upgrade one of my 4.5 defenders?

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        1. Patron
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 days ago

          well double villa is too much for me, if its between everton and villa i would go for everton assets. Also, I would strengthen attack a bit.

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          1. tibollom
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 8 days ago

            Gracias Patron..

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            1. Patron
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 days ago

              de nada! 🙂

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      2. tibollom
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        or even double everton too much?

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      3. tibollom
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        other option would be this team:

        MCCarthy Button
        Chillwell Cresswell Ferguson Mings Dunn
        Son Salah JRod Sterling Anguissa
        Wilson Watkins Kane

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        1. Patron
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 days ago

          tbf I like this one more.

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          1. Patron
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 days ago

            ah but ure missing on DCL now whos banging... tough one.

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  15. Pointless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    How likely is it Mitchell keeps his place in Palace lineup?

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    1. tibollom
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      unlikely

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    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      5%

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  16. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    A) Son Pulisic Mitro
    B) Kane Podence Ings
    C) Sterling Podence Mitro (current)

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    1. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      C

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  17. tim
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Burno to Son
    Podence to JRod

    Done!

    Werner to to DCL/Ings/Jimi???

    Cheers!

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Hold Werner - none of those options have an ideal fixture

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    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      None

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  18. tibollom
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Which you reckon is best on a WC?

    A.
    MCCarthy Button
    Chillwell Cresswell Ferguson Mings Dunn
    Son Salah JRod Sterling Anguissa
    Wilson Watkins Kane

    B. - issue with this one is who to bench each week
    McCarthy Button
    Chilwell Creswell KWP Ayling/Dallas? Ferguson
    Son Hames Sterling Salah Grealish/Barnes/zaha?
    DCL Watkins Wilson

    C. MCCarthy Button
    Chillwell Cresswell Ferguson Saiss Dallas
    Son Salah JRod Sterling Anguissa
    Wilson Bam Vardy

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    1. Atimis
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Defo not A, just looking at the defenders

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      1. tibollom
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        thanks mate...

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    2. Atimis
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Also, what's your deal with Creswell?

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      1. tibollom
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        good point.. kind blocked on him but you're right.. maybe downgrade him? What would you suggest?

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        1. Atimis
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 days ago

          He may be on the points but WH's fixtures will be as awful as can be now. Would consider Lamptey at least for the next two games (If fit).

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  19. Miguel Sanchez
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    3.9m defender available for those on WC

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    1. Zimo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      But takes away an everton slot.

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      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        Just realised that

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  20. aapoman
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    RMWCT out of 10.

    Martinez
    Robertson Chilwell Lamptey
    Salah KDB Son Hamez Grealish
    DCL Antonio

    Forster; Brewster, Ayling, Ferguson*

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      10

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    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Only thing I Don’t like is how 7.0 is your cheapest mid, would rather spread upfront

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    3. Patron
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      never been a fan of "1-10" ratings but Id say I like it very much.

      Ah 9 feck it...

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    4. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      ccheers all!

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    5. Atimis
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Similar to one of my drafts, just would prefer Maupay for now

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  21. Pukki Blinders
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    If people have kept Werner for this long and already taken 0.2 in price falls, why bother removing him for a hit especially? Soton his most favourable fixture to date...

    His positioning and runs have been great, just hasn’t received those through balls due to the deep lying defences he’s played. Soton’s high line will be perfect for him... he’s due

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    1. Patron
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      hes having one more gameweek in my team, tho I brought him in for WBA game 😀

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  22. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Is fergusen best fodder ?! Any chance he plays once he is fit?

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    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Had a setback but yeah would be taking him on WC

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      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        Why?!

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        1. Emiliano Sala
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 days ago

          -60 on fplstatistics too

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          1. Pukki Blinders
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 days ago

            He’s red flagged though I don’t see him dropping

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        2. Pukki Blinders
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 days ago

          Was a bad knee injury and is taking longer to recover than originally thought, should be back in a month though you’d think

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          1. Emiliano Sala
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 8 days ago

            Ok I understand that. My question is whether he will push to start games or just a cover on bench?!

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            1. Pukki Blinders
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 8 days ago

              Nobody knows, apparently will be but it’s all speculation. What gave you got to lose picking him anyway

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    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      I think Nathaniel Clyne has now signed for Palace so it’s a bit up in the air really.

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      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        who would be your defender fodder pick ? brantwaite for 3.9 ?

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        1. Gregor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 8 days ago

          Yeah, just get Branthwaite and hope you never need your full squad or if you’ve got the funds then Balbuena at West Ham for £4.4m could be good.

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          1. Emiliano Sala
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 8 days ago

            Bissouma and brewster are enough for coverage. Playing 4 at the back. Thanks

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  23. YEAH PITCH!
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Son, Kane, Bale.

    Anyone going all in? Lol

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    1. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      No

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    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      One is enough for me

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    3. Patron
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Jessie I wouldnt go for a triple up, no... double up might come good, but without Bale for now.

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    4. burnhilla
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Currently own Son and Kane. I'm tempted.

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  24. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    I've gone richarlison over DCL on WC. Anyone still want richarlison or I am the only one ?
    Have james too.

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    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      I think DCL is no longer underpriced at 7.6... think Richa with pens may edge it now

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      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        pens and a better player and soon going to be 7.9 !
        think DCL overachieved.
        although I got him at 7.5 on wc to make 0.1 profit

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    2. Nightrain_
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Taking 1 penalty doesn't mean that he's the main taker, probably only to boost his confidence. If DCL keep on scoring then higher chance that he's gonna be the taker so he can contend the top scorer's spot

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      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        By having richarlison and james I will most certainly have the penalty taker if siggy is not on the pitch I suppose.

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  25. Vazza
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Which combo is better

    A. Wilson, Branthwaite

    B. Watkins, Jamal Lewis

    Note that I currently have 3 playing defenders and Nathan Ferguson

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    1. Vazza
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Anyone please?

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      1. Space Cadete
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        100% B.
        Villa will score more goals than Newcastle and have much better creativity to supply striker. Also, it is far too risky to have 2 non-playing cheapies in defence. Just need 1 defender to miss out for any reason and you are playing with 10 men.

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  26. Arteta
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Leno
    Bellerín - Luiz - Magalhães - Tierney
    Partey - Xhaka
    Pépé - Ceballos/Willian - Saka
    Aubameyang

    It's debatable but I think this is the strongest possible line up after switch from 3-4-3 to another system. Arteta can be flexible with formations and players. Saliba will be eased in this season so Luiz stays in for now. Lacazette has been reliable goal scorer so far but I'd still like to see Aubameyang up front and some creative players behind him. Solid bench with second half subs and changes can also make the big difference during the game itself.

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    1. Arteta
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      What do you say? Agree, disagree, feel free to discuss.

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      1. RocketMan
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        not too fussed tbh, until Auba is consistantly up top Im not interested in him.

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    2. Nightrain_
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      i wonder if Bellerin going to continue playing as attacking wingback ? Looks like a good buy when Arsenal fixtures turn
      What do you think mate ?

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    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Apparently Saliba is off to the championship on loan so won’t be eased in at all

      I can’t see Willian/Ceballos playing no.10 for some reason

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    4. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Leno
      Bellerin Luiz Gabriel Tierney
      Partey Ceballos Xhaka
      Willian Lacazette Aubameyang

      Runarsson
      Cedric Holding Mari AMN
      Willock Elneny Saka
      Pepe Nketiah Martinelli

      Backup: Macey, Saliba, Smith-Rowe, Nelson

      Sell: Mustafi, Sokratis, Ozil, Guendouzi, Torreira, Chambers, Kolasinac

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  27. RocketMan
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Heres an interesting one.. To get all my defenders playing and some flexibility (ie not 2 x 4.0 .. with 0.2 ITB) I can drop 3 defenders at 4.4, what do you think

    A) (mitchell + ferguson 4.0) Ayling , walker peters , chilwell (+0.2ITB) ... this would be changed to B

    B) (mitchell) cooper (leeds), jermal lewis (new), jack robinson (SHU), chilwell

    what do you think?

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    1. Nightrain_
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      You're betting with no premium defender, could work for 2-3 GWs but probably not for long term.

      At a glance, looks like chance of clean sheets is low but statistic said that out of 38 games in the first 4 GWs , there are 16 clean sheets so it's around 42% of games (almost half)

      After a while, if clean sheets increasing, bigger chance for premium defender to enjoy the benefit of it and teams like Leeds, Newcastle, or Sheffield (now) probably harder to have clean sheets

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      1. RocketMan
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 days ago

        yea very good points.. I do have Chilwell and I see a lot of value there.

        The others are long shots.

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  28. Pukki Blinders
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Early captain call...
    A) Sterling
    B) Salah
    C) Werner

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    1. RocketMan
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      this for your team? I would go Sterling... actually I would go in the order you have them

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    2. Kannbury
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      A.

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  29. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Play Brewster or Barnes?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Barnes - better team

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    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Barnes

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    3. RocketMan
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Brewster, its Fulham!! Best fixture of the season for a team I would say. if you dont play him this week you never will

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  30. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 days ago

    Any one know why Werner is playing out left and not down the middle ?

    Why not play some one else on the left, like Mount etc ?

    Confused.com

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    1. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 days ago

      Because Lampard is as clueless as us.

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