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Meet the FPL Manager – Graeme Sumner (Gregor)

Meet the Manager is back, as Joe once again catches up with a Fantasy Premier League manager with an outstanding track record of success.

This time Joe meets Graeme Sumner, who is known by many in the Fantasy Football Scout community as Gregor.

With six top 10,000 finishes, including three within the top 1,000, Graeme is no stranger to ending a season strongly.

He also has experience of being within a whisker of winning FPL, after ending 2016/17 in 29th spot.

During this latest Meet the Manager chat, Graeme reveals his strategies for success. This includes being aggressive in pursuit of a good captaincy option, especially low-owned assets. With hat-trick heroes Santi Cazorla and Yaya Toure among his most successful captaincies in the past, Joe is obviously keen to find out who Graeme plans to hand the armband to in the coming weeks.

Joe discovers the importance of the eye test for Graeme, as well as his tactics for avoiding the growing ‘noise’ on social media and elsewhere as millions more join FPL each year.

Finally, Graeme reveals his Gameweek 5 plans, with more low-owned gems in his thought as he targets another strong finish in his already stellar career.

This chat is available as a video and podcast below. The previous Meet the Manager videos can be found here.

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  1. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Risk playing Reece James (SOT) this GW? Got away without a bench cameo last GW but may not get so lucky next week. Who to bench out of these three?

    A) James (SOT)
    B) Justin (AVL)
    C) Saiss (lee)

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I would risk him,

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Could bench Justin for James but I think both are likely to concede.

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Bench Justin

    4. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Bench Justin. Risk James

    5. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I don't see why James would play. They kept a CS for the first time in PL this season and gave away no chances vs Palace with Azpilicueta. Also James is with the England squad while Azpi is not with Spain.

      It's Lampard so you never know (as I don't think he knows what he is doing most of the time) but I can't see him changing the defence for the next match.

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        So play James and risk the bench points or just bench/transfer James?

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

          I'm benching him.

      2. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Chelsea do play Sevilla in the CL 3 days after the Saints game, in which I imagine Frank would favour Azpi to start. Could mean James gets the nod for the PL game.

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Great point. Although I've got Saiss & Mitchell (already have Guaita) on the bench & wasn't going to sell James just yet - I'd forgotten we have UCL.

          United the weekend after, and Azpi may get the nod for that one too.

          We'll see, things are unpredictable.

  2. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Start two out of these four:

    A) Saiss (lee)
    B) James (SOU)
    C) Lamptey (cry)
    D) Mitchell (BHA)

    Cheers!

    1. abhirup780
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A C

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers!

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Play AB - CD bench order

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        James is on International duty and Azpi is resting just can't see him starting specially as it's Soton.

        1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          James to Chilwell seems something I need to do myself sooner rather than later

          1. Karan14
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I'm waiting for a couple of gameweeks before doing that or assessing other options. Chelsea have Soton & United next so can't see clean sheets there.

            1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Agreed. Until there is any sort of order regarding the defensive stability of teams so long as you have enough starters you have as good a chance of points as any.

    3. Saka_me_sideways
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B + C imo

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers!

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      AB

    5. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      AC. James might get a cameo at best so would leave him last on the bench.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I agree with James. Cheers mate!

    6. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      AC

      Although it’s close between James and Lamptey

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I'm pretty convinced James won't start. Cheers mate!

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

      A C

  3. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    best striker as antonio's placeholder for 3 weeks on WC ? got 6.7
    thinking about Ayew

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Maupay

    2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      hmm Ayew
      I was looking at Wilson

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Maupay

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Maupay, Watkins, Wilson, Bamford, Robinson, Mitrovic, Connolly, McGoldrick ... take your pick in that order

      1. Hot Fuzz
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I agree with 1 2 and 4 but all the other ones ohhh man that shambles......

        1. Hot Fuzz
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          My mistake 1 3 and 4

        2. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          it was bit of a joke and the list of players in that price range above Ayew ... not sure why anyone would get Ayew as a place holder for Antonio ? Get some one else or just get Antonio

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

      Maupay

    6. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Maupay

    7. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Watkins or Maupay

    8. skodaole2
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ayew may lose his place, Mitro has excellent fixtures, Watkins also after this week. Biggest experience in PL has Wilson so one of the three.

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        have watkins. fulham is weak and newcaslte fixtures are tough

        1. Urchin
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Newcastle are playing Man United at home, what can be easier fixture than that?

        2. skodaole2
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Then you just get Antonio since you plan to keep him later, you may have other issues until then. Plus for the strikers fixtures dont matter that much, Jimenez just blanked vs Ful at home and Antonio scored vs Lei away

    9. Breaking FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm wildcarding and I'm thinking of just getting in Antonio now, rather than booking in the transfer for later

      Form seems to be trumping fixtures at the moment and Antonio has proven he can score against big teams, so there's nothing to say he wont score 1 or 2 goals over the next 3 games, and then you can spend that transfer elsewhere when you need it

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        the fixtures are just too difficult
        mancity - liverpool - tottenham

        1. Breaking FPL
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          All three of those teams could concede, I wouldn't bet against him scoring. The question is, how strongly and to what extent do you believe your alternative will outscore him over those games

    10. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Just get antonio now

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        This

  4. abhirup780
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    3 must-have players on WC?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah KDB Kane

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah KDB Son

    3. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah/Son/Trent

    4. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah KDB Kane/Son

    5. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Honestly not sure how to answer. There is more than one way to go.

      I think Salah + one of Kane/ Son is essential. Attacking defs essential as CSs are not guaranteed. One/ both of Rodríguez and Grealish. The rest depends on preference!

    6. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah, DCL, Son.

    7. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah Ryan & McCarthy

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Rotate GK's?

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          😉 that’s what I have done

      2. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Hahaha, this cracked me up!

  5. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which 2 would you start and first in the bench?
    1. Taylor (A vs WBA)
    2. Ayling (H vs WOL)
    3. Justin (H vs AVL)
    4. Bissouma (A vs CRY)

    Currently starting Taylor and Bissouma and Ayling first on the bench

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Start 1&2, 3 1st sub

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      1 & 2/4

    3. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Start 1&2. Bissouma first on bench

  6. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Genuinely considering Havertz for the armband this week.

    I'm on the verge of making Havertz my most captained player lol. Did it in GW3 to a 5 pointer which was at least better than KdB 2, Son 0 and Werner 2 while matching Salah's 5.

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Why would you do it to yourself mate? He hasn’t shown any evidence to warrant it imo other than what he “should be capable of”

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Well... He got a hat-trick at Barnsley and also got two assists for the National Team two days ago. He's coming into his own.

        Because I have Son it will almost certainly be on him but if I didn't have Son, I think I give it to Havertz. I have some FanTeam squads without Son so I think Havertz will get the armband in those...

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          You could be right re. him coming into form but for me until he shows it in this CHE team in the PL he is a wait and see

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Son got 1 in gw3

      I dare you captain Kai

    3. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure he's a better option than KDB or Son also surely Ralph won't be stupid enough to play a high line again.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I'm gonna captain Son most likely.

        But in some FanTeam drafts, I don't have Son and it looks like it's between Sterling and Havertz. Sterling is out for England so we don't know if it's an 'international' injury or if he's actually out.

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Frank may rotate him this week with Pulisic & Ziyech coming in and play Werner down the middle with Mount in the 10 😉

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Nah. Don't see it. Havertz is the guy Lampard is building around.

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I own him too but would not be surprised at any thing Lamps would do

    5. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Do you honestly believe Havertz is a better option than KDB or even Salah this week?

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        For captaincy, yeah actually...

        KdB is second but Arsenal are much better tactically since Arteta signed. And they will be better equipped vs City because of Arteta's knowledge of Guardiola and his style.

        Salah vs Everton is really unappealing. That fixture and Everton's form and defensive stats are really not looking like haul material for Salah. He didn't do a whole lot against Villa. Was uncharacteristically clinical with 2 goals from 0.55 xG.

        I think Havertz has a higher chance of getting an 18 pointer vs Southampton than either KdB or Salah.

        1. Goonsquad245
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Cool, this game is all about opinions. I would certainly back KDB to outscore Havertz in their respective fixtures. Arsenal’s defence is way, way worse than everyone thinks it is, this new perception of solidity seems to have been brought about from a few good results against the top teams. I watched all of them, and we could and probably should have got a hiding in every one.

          ‘Uncharacteristically clinical’ seems to suggest you think Salah is a poor finisher. That’s a misconception that will and has proven costly to a lot of people. What more does he have to do to prove he’s the best asset in the game? Everton is a poor fixture I agree, but in my view Salah is that much better as an asset than Havertz that it doesn’t matter.

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Best asset in the game, yet didn't finish top scorer last season?

            1. Goonsquad245
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Second top scorer last season, top scorer the season before, top scorer the season before that.

              Being the best asset in the game is not the same as scoring the most points in a single given season I’m afraid, because of a little thing called variance. If we believe that, then we should also believe Bruno Fernandes is the best asset in the game because he top scored over 15 gameweeks.

              1. Cok3y5murf
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                He couldn't cope with variance over 38 gameweeks? 😀 KDB managed it even though he played lesser minutes.

                1. Goonsquad245
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  Cool.

          2. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            He is statistically a poor finisher. He underperformed his xG last year.

            1. Goonsquad245
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              What’s his career xG over/under performance?

  7. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    On WC:

    A) 3-4-3/ 4-4-2
    Martinez, Forster
    Chilwell, ROBBO, SEMEDO, DALLAS, Mitchell
    Salah, Son, Rodriguez, GREALISH, BISSOUMA
    Kane, DCL, MAUPAY

    B) 3-5-2/ 3-4-3
    Martinez, Forster
    Chilwell, KWP, SAISS, COOPER, Mitchell
    Salah, Son, Rodriguez, KDB, SOUCEK
    Kane, DCL, BREWSTER

    Currently on A but is the weaker defence and Brewster in B worth it to get in KDB now alongside the Kane/ Son double up?

    Thanks!

    1. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      In a similar boat. Hard to get all three + salah without hurting the back line. I tried a 352 below. I think I'm leaning towards not playing KDB and having a sensible balanced team instead, so A

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers mate!

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Prefer B

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Just because of KDB? It just feels like so many downgrades to get him when now doesn’t seem to be the time to get much upside from MCI

    3. Zrinkec
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I prefer A honestly and going almost with exactly similar team except Dallas, Rodriguez and Bissouma. I have KWP, Zaha (Yeah ik lol gamble) and Soucek.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks mate. I wouldn’t be touching Zaha with a double bargepole personally but I’d love to have Soucek over Bissouma!

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Can you afford Pulisic over Rodriguez in team A?

      That's probably what I'd do.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Only if I make a 0.7m downgrade elsewhere which I’m not keen on!

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Maupay + Rodriguez > Watkins + Pulisic

          That seems good to me.

          Get your team a bite that others won't have. Risky of course, but you weigh it up. The benefit is that you get a Chelsea sword and potentially get ahead of the curve.

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            That could work...

            Only thing is Rodriguez is looking awesome at the moment. All the good movement and chances flowing through him. Only downside is this week if he’s back late etc but that shouldn’t prevent getting him on WC.

            Do you reckon Pulisic comes back all guns blazing from the start? I’m not totally convinced!

            1. Hot Fuzz
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Super agree man, I reckon lampard has not a clue about his starting eleven. I would be suprised if plusic cracks the 110 point Mark this year

            2. Camzy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Hard to know for sure... But I think if you want a powerful differential, that's the way. He can absolutely do it.

              1. Don Kloppeone
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                I could be definitely coming back to you saying I wish I followed the advice but I don’t think I’m ready 😆

      2. Hot Fuzz
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I can see you still going with a plusic thing......

    5. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I like A it's more balanced.

      You have to leave out one of KDB, Son, Kane or Pool def do have a good structure.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeh I think this is the truth and as I posted a few days back you just have to accept that if KDB explodes back into form you do what’s needed to get him back!

    6. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A for me

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Didn’t you say above KDB was essential on a WC? Interested why you are saying differently?

        It’s such a difficult one because he could be back to his best at any time!

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I don't like Brewster (wasting an attacker spot) and Soucek at 5th mid spot.

  8. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I'm enjoying wildcard day 🙂 Thanks for all the advice lads.

    What do you think of this 352 with a cheap defence?

    McCarthy (Forster)
    KWP Taylor Ayling (Mitchell Kilman)
    Salah Son KDB Rodriguez Grealish
    DCL Kane (Brewster)

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ugly bottom

      Top heavy

      Would've been nice but apparently not

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think you should downgrade Rodriguez and use that on the defence

    3. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I sacrificed Kane to bulk up defense

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        This

    4. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      As noted above I think it’s just too many downgrades to force KDB in. For me it’s worth having the in form Kane now and if need be dropping him immediately if KDB suddenly picks up again

    5. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Swap Kane out for the D

    6. Urchin
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Like the midfield. Why not Kane to say Jimi. Gives you money to get a start Defender like Chilwell or Robbo. Mitchell and kilman will soon lose their place in the XI.

    7. Chris_H
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Similar to me but I have McGinn instead of Grealish & Wilson instead of DCL for a better defence, not sure I'd want double Saints D

  9. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How’s this WC:

    Ryan Forster
    TAA Coady Konsa Ayling Mitchell
    KDB Salah Grealish Podence Stephens
    Kane DCL Maupay

    Thanks all

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Podence to Klich or Costa

      Coady to Saiss or Bellerin

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Podence to Soucek use the 1.6 ish m in defence

      1. The Handsome Hunk
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        0.6**

  10. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Struggling on a WC to keep TAA or not...

    Better to keep right?

    1. Zrinkec
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If you dont have Robbo also, yeah keep.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Get one out of TAA/Robbo

    3. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Keep him..

    4. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You need one of him or Robbo. They will deliver. People going without will get burnt imo.

    5. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Sounds like a keep. thanks

    6. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Keep Trent

    7. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If on WC, better to get Robbo imo.

      1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I'll keep Trent and if he gets on my nerves easy to drop to Robbo

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          But it's not easy... You're almost never going to have that luxury with your transfers. You're locking him in now that you're on WC.

          Your call, but the stats and eye test favor Robbo this year. That 0.5m is useful.

  11. Zrinkec
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    IS there a possibility that Soucek or Nathan Ferguson lose 0.1 before next GW?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Doubt it.

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Soucek only recently went down..

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

      Soucek already has. Let them sell, they will rue the day they lost the mighty Soucek

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Loving this, as Soucek owner (4th mid since GW1)

        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Our day will come!

          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Indeed, my man. Indeed

      2. teneighty
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Agree, as long as he starts and gets into box on a regular basis there is no way I'm selling. Might be a season keeper bar injuries.

        1. Zrinkec
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah i will take him in my rotation for 4.9.

  12. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Not massive hype over Rodriguez even after is 18 pointer if that was KDB he would be essential??

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He is back late from international duty and may not start the early KO on Saturday

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      What do you mean? For the captaincy or to bring in?

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        To bring in, I think he’s the bargain of the season!!

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          can't see him being at his best for the derby but agreed he is crazy value.

    3. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Possibility he won’t feature after internationals but he may return and get 60 mins

    4. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think on a WC he is pretty close to essential in current form but I wouldn’t get him in for a hit due to doubts around his playing time after his long travel time and late international games

  13. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    One last try to squeeze in all of Salah, Son, Kane and KDB:

    What do you think?

    McCarthy (Forster)
    Zouma Saiss Coleman (Mitchell 4.0)
    Salah Son KDB Grealish (Stephens)
    DCL Kane Wilson

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not worth it imo. The bench is dire and defence isn’t the best.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I have all 4. And TAA as well.

      Key here is 4th mid. You got jack but I got mighty Soucek.

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        But, aren't you starting Soucek every week?

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Why not

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Go for it.

    4. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I was able to do it yesterday with this team but I cant help thinking the team below it (without one of the big 4) is stronger

      A)Martinez
      Saiss Castagne* Chilwell
      Son McGinn* Salah* KDB/Sterling
      DCL Kane Antonio

      Forster Bissouma* Mitchell Kilman

      B)Martinez
      Saiss Robbo* Chilwell
      Son Grealish* Hamez* KDB/Sterling
      DCL Kane Antonio

      Forster ASM* Mitchell Kilman

    5. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I would make a decision between Kane and Son and take it from there.

    6. GAMBIT
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I can do

      McCarthy (4.0)
      Coady, 4.5, 4.5 (4.5, 4.0)
      Salah, KDB, Son, Rodriguez (4.5)
      Kane, DCL, Bamford

  14. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would love to be able to punt on Pulisic for the captaincy this GW

    1. Hot Fuzz
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I don't know why ?but just do it man

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Haven't got the FTs or structure to do it but just a feeling I have for this GWs highest scorer

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nahh

  15. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    On wc - grealish or Watkins?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Grealish

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Grealish.

      But I would not rule out getting both.

  16. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Ryan
    Lamptey-Taa-Justin-James -Mitchell
    KDB-Salah-Foden-Podence-Burke
    Werner-Jimi-DCL

    2FT
    Which moves please

    a) James + Werner > Chilwell + Watkins/Antonio
    b) Foden + Werner > Son + Maupay
    c) James + Foden > Chilwell + Son.
    d) james + Foden + Werner > chilwell + Son + watkins/antonio (-4)
    e) any other combo

    thanks

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I like C although I'm keeping Foden personally. You've already taken two drops from Werner. Might give him Soton and see how they look after the break.

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        doh i can't do that move. I don't know what i was thinking.

        but thanks anyway.

  17. _figu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you do Jimenez to Kane (-4)?

    Would mean another hit getting Salah in next week unless I captain Son/Kane vs Burnley away.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No, the WHU game should be a tough game and Spurs have struggled to score at home as freely as they have away from home. West Ham usually up their game for derbies and have conceded the joint fewest big chances this season.

      1. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, good points. Keeping the money in the bank will also help with future transfers and likely less hits.

        Would you captain KDB over Son this week? I have 3 City mids for this week, then Sterling to Salah likely for GW6.

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          This is my dilemma between KDB and Son. Think KDB is a good option especially if City have Aguero back next GW.

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Burnley away is my captaincy option

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kane has scored 9 in 11 against Spurs, but I don't think I'd take a -4 to take out a player that could do equally as well.

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        *against West Ham

      2. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        WHU?

  18. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    liverpool plays 5 games at 15 days. 3 PL and 2 CL.
    isn't VVD the safest option now ?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Always was - safest doesn't mean highest points potential

  19. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    My final decision comes down to this:

    A) TAA + Robbo + Foden
    B) Zouma + Coleman + KDB

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      With A if KDB start firing can you easily get him in?

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        only for Salah

  20. Captain_Shirokov
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I hit the button, couldn't look at my team any longer. Team value is poor.

    Martinez, 4m
    Robertson, Chilwell, Saiss, Ayling, Mitchell
    Salah, Son, Pulisic, Rodriguez
    Kane, DCL, Maupay

    Need to cut 1.3m from this team. Which is the best option?

    A) Pulisic to Grealish (much prefer Puli)
    B) Robertson to Reguilon
    C) Rodriguez to Barkley
    D) Downgrade Kane, don't need double Spurs

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      D would help the rest of the team

    2. ASOUSA12
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      D

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    4. SJP08
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      100% D

  21. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Do we know if JRodri will start vs Liverpool?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Know? Of course not. But he plays in the early hours of Wednesday morning and has a 15 hour flight back from Chile on Thursday for a lunch time kick off on Saturday. Can’t see him performing at his absolute best but this is Everton’s biggest game in a while so he surely starts.

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If he is not injured he will play - a first class flight or more likely a private jet, either way both with a bed and space to walk around ... and it’s a home game against Liverpool 😉

  22. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who many penalty takers do you guys have in your teams ?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      5

      1. Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Wow! Including Jorginho?

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Including Grealish

          1. avfc82
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            So 4 then 🙂

            1. Miguel Sanchez
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Depends what Ross says

              1. avfc82
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Yeah, to be fair, it is a bit up in the air right now, but I'd be surprised if Jack steps up to take the next one.

                1. Miguel Sanchez
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  New contract, talisman performance for England and against Liverpool in the last week, maybe he will feel he needs to step up and take them.

                  Watkins didn’t have much of a record of taking them so it’s probably between Ross and Jack.

                  1. avfc82
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 14 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Thing is, Grealish has never been our penalty taker, and if I'm being honest, it never looks like he fancies them.

                    El Ghazi took the last one with Grealish on the pitch, and Hourihane was ready to step up against Palace before it got overturned.

                    It's Barkley for me, but let's see.

          2. Vazza
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Nice one!

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      3 maybe - Salah Wilson & Jimenez

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      4 KDB Salah Kane Mitro

      1. MagicMessi
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Aguero on penalties 100% if he starts

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          You don't know this for sure

          1. MagicMessi
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Not for sure ofcoarse

            1. Camzy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Then it's not 100% 😛

              I'm fairly confident that KdB keeps pens btw.

              1. avfc82
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Same.

        2. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          100% 😆

          1. MagicMessi
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Ok lads apologies meant that Kun is the main penalty taker for ages

            1. Wild Rover
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              He's actually not that good at them, KDB is better

              1. MagicMessi
                • 11 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Yea i guess because kun usually competes for golden boot

            2. Goonsquad245
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              No he isn’t. Gundogan took one last season with him on the pitch, aguero then missed his next one. KDB hasn’t missed a single one yet. He takes the ones that matter, aguero might get some of the ones that don’t.

              1. MagicMessi
                • 11 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Gundogan took one last season so what .. I'm talking several seasons main p.k is Kun. It doesn't have to do with missing or not

                1. Zimo
                  • 5 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  Penalty takers change. Aguero won't start every game anyways because of heavy rotation normally and more so with champions league plus he's 32 now and his injury problems have become more frequent and frequent so he won't have the legs to play as many matches anyways and will probably be subbed off early.think pep will want a constant penalty taker ready to step up every match. That'll be kdb.

                2. Goonsquad245
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  So what? It shows that Kun isn’t relied upon as the main penalty taker any more, that’s what.

                  City get a penalty at 0-0. Kun even won it himself. Gundog steps up. Doesn’t feel like the ‘main’ PK taker to me.

              2. Baines on Toast...
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                I find it very unlikely Aguero won't want a penalty to get back among the goals when he's back.

                Anyone declaring with certainty that KDB is the nailed on penalty taker is overstating their knowledge, unless you work for Pep.

                It could go either way. I'm personally not sure KDB really enjoys them, he just felt he had to last year.

        3. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          No one really knows

  23. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughs on this wildcard?

    Martinez 4.0
    TAA Chilwell Lamptey Ayling 3.9
    Salah Son Pulisic Grealish Stephens
    Kane DCL Maupay

    +0.8 itb (+1.1 if Rodriguez snd Saiss rise and TAA drops). Enough itb to do Grealish -> Rodriguez etc. Flexibility is needed when playing an early wc

    1. Fuddled FC
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      That's a nice team

  24. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you rather do?

    a) TAA & Werner > Saiss/Semedo & Kane
    b) Havertz & Werner > Son & Jiminez
    c) Havertz & Werner > Grealish & Kane

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A.

      I am confident that Chelsea will start ripping up templates with the fixtures and players they have. They were 2nd in xG last year.

      1. Fuddled FC
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        So you would prefer to hold Havertz over Werner?

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yes because of the price.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C

  25. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    ADVISE!

    How it looks this g2g after transfers (-4)
    Or start wc ?

    Mccarthy
    Taa mitchel taylor davies justin
    Salah son kdb bruno soucek
    Watkins Dcl davis

    Also can you give me some plans about davies and soucek

  26. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Have Son and no MCI,

    Would you rather?

    A) KDB (Brewster on the bench)
    B) Kane (Bissouma on the bench)

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    3. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B as it gives you 1.0 more itb

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        well it is cheaper that's true. you don't think the Spurs double up is overkill?

        1. MagicMessi
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I think double up on spurs is essential

          1. Von Lipwig
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            hmmm, yeah I think you might be right. Thanks all

  27. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Current wildcard draft. Thoughts?

    Martinez Steer
    TAA Chilwell Saiss Lamptey Mitchell
    Salah Sterling Son Pulisic Trossard
    DCL Watkins Brewster

    1. Dexters Laboratory
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      9/10 Grealish over Trossard? Like the punts

      1. Blue&White85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks. I don’t want both Grealish & Watkins as it would be too much Villa and could only afford Grealish in place of Pulisic.

  28. crazysidz
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    RMT Please

    Martinez
    TAA, Dier, Mitchell
    Salah, Son, Grealish, James Rodriguez,
    Kane, DCL, Wilson

    Subs: Nyland, Jorginho, Justin, Mina

    0 points left. using WC

    1. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think there are better options than Dier (Zouma, Chilwell, Saiss...). I also think there's probably a touch too much money on your bench. I would downgrade a tleast one of them and either keep money itb, or upgrade a starter

    2. Dexters Laboratory
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      7/10 Don't like Dier, Jorginho or Wilson

  29. Assisting the assister
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mitrovic - stick or twist?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      More info/context needed

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Owner here. Bigger fish to fry all the time.

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Twist, 3 blanks.

      1. Goonsquad245
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Come on, you’re better than this.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Sorry, he's due 1000 penalties.

    4. Assisting the assister
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Context - not wildcarded. 0 ITB, 1FT.

      Team is
      McCarthy Nyland
      TAA Mitchell Justin Vinagre C Taylor
      Salah Fernandes KDB Soucek Bissouma
      Mitrovic Ings Jiminez

      Obvs need to deal with Vinagre and Nyland. But if you think Mitro needs to go to say Watkins or Maupay then I could start seeing the logic of WC.

    5. bigwig
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm sticking unless I wildcard. gmwk 6-9 look good for Ful, I expect points

    6. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Keep for me unless you have a spare transfer to get rid. Definitely wouldn’t be a priority sell with those fixtures. He’s getting opportunities and is on pens.

  30. Quan MisTaka
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Podence and Ings to Son and Watkins for a hit?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'd do it

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A GW late 😛
      Looks worth the hit though.