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Zøphar on £4.5m Brewster, the keep-or-sell De Bruyne dilemma and budget mids

Six-time top 5k finisher Zøphar shares his thoughts on a turbulent Premier League season so far.


The dreaded first international break is finally over and another FPL weekend lays ahead. I had hoped the arrival of FIFA 21 was going to prove a distraction, but art ended up imitating Premier League life far too well, serving up relentless goal-fests and bringing me right back to the chaotic first month of Fantasy Football.

For someone who values a clean sheet and defensive solidity, this has been uncomfortable viewing on both fronts, and I am hoping that a more ‘normal’ order is restored in the coming few weeks, in FIFA via patches and in the Premier League with some good coaching. 

Putting aside the avalanche of attacking hauls in Gameweeks 1-4, I decided to use this article to reflect upon some of the other interesting developments that have transpired thus far and their potential impact on the long road ahead.

Is Brewster worth his £4.5 millions?

Looking back over 10+ seasons of FPL , I can’t remember a single time we’ve had a first-choice striker available at the £4.5m base price. Perhaps Pavel Pogrebnyak back in the day but he was hardly a reliable pick, something I fully expect Brewster to become. A clinical finisher who has no interest in dropping deep and building up play, he is truly a gift from the FPL gods in a season where there are so many big hitters available.

As I mentioned on the FPL Wire pod, I don’t see Brewster purely as an eighth attacker or occasional sub. At a price of £4.5m, even if he only gets a return every third game, he’s more than justified his value.

Yes, Sheffield United do have several options up top, but this was a ‘statement’ signing from an otherwise prudent coach and in terms of goalscoring quality, Brewster promises to be head and shoulders above the others, so it’s hard to see him not cementing a spot in Wilder’s side early on at least.

Naturally, you could argue that it is worth spending a million odd more on another value pick such as the in-form Patrick Bamford (£5.8m) or Ollie Watkins (£5.9m). But I’d counter that you could also use that instead to upgrade the likes of Tyrick Mitchell (£4.1m), Jimmy Dunne (£4.0m) or another cut-price defender to Nelson Semedo (£5.5m) or Ben Chilwell (£5.6m), who are far more explosive picks. This quote from an excellent article by Hedge backs up the point (thanks for the heads-up, TopMarx!):

Overall, 0.5m spent upgrading at the back almost always nets you more points than spending it in midfield or attack. In the last three seasons, the best approach would have been to get the highest-scoring defenders, no matter the cost.

Bring on the budget differentials

Who has the best and worst upcoming FPL fixtures?

Whilst there’s no shortage of premium options in midfield, it’s the budget boys that I find more interesting to consider. Daniel Podence (£5.6m) has proved a popular choice after his performance in the first two Gameweeks, but I am not so optimistic on his prospects going forward. Wolves struggled without Adama Traore (£6.4m) against Fulham and Pedro Neto’s (£5.5m) improving displays cast a shadow on Podence’s security of starts. His xG per 90 of 0.10 is hardly inspiring either. Fortunately, there are several other options in this bracket to pick from.

Ross Barkley (£5.9m)

Whilst the more world-weary FPL managers may already be rolling their eyes at the prospect of another annual Ross Barkley bandwagon, I think this year it really could be different. As my podcast co-host Lateriser mentioned, Barkley thrives on being a big fish in a small pond.

As the shot map from the Liverpool game shows below, he was playing almost as a support striker and actually got in far better positions than Jack Grealish (£7.1m). His xG/90 this season (0.39) is second only to Jorginho (£5.1m) (1.13), and this includes some minutes which he played for Chelsea where he was never going to see as much of the ball.

Conclusion

It has been a frankly maddening start to the season and a true test of mettle for seasoned FPL managers, so it is easy to get carried away with frustration. Despite many of us finding more ‘spare’ time than usual, due to the pandemic and work-from-home scenarios, it remains vital not to overthink and obsess with your squad. FPL is an incredible game, offering much-needed distraction in these difficult times. Of course, selling Son before a 20+ point haul definitely hurts, but it’s not the end of the world – so please do prioritise your mental health over chasing points!

If your squad is struggling, you’re certainly not alone – many of the world’s top players are in the same position. But it really is very early days, the vast majority of the season lies ahead of us, so don’t let one or two decisions that have had unusually high variance outcomes shake your confidence. Forwards will tire, defences will tighten, crowds may even come back at some point and proven quality will out (even without a patch from EA!). So keep faith in the tried-and-tested process that has delivered for you, a top 10k rank is very much achievable even if you are residing at four million in the world now. 

Thanks for reading. 

The arguments for and against using a Wildcard in FPL Gameweek 3 1
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  1. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Nevertheless featuring on Saturday, who to get on a WC:

    A) KDB
    B) Sterling

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

      A

    2. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

      Wait on Pep

      PS - I just received a 1998 Del Piero Juve shirt in the post yesterday. Loved that guy back in the day.

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

      They are so close on price, it makes it easy. Go with sterling if you have money leftover ITB (so you can swap to KDB). Go with KDB if you are using 100% of budget.

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

    Semedo or Reguilon?

    1. Goooo Rickie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Reguillon

    2. Wılly
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Semedo, go with your heart

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

        I'm tempted by Ait-Nouri though

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

      Cheers

  3. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bench:

    A) Jimenez
    B) Vardy
    C) Greenwood

    1. Goooo Rickie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Have to be Mason

      1. The Rock
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Out of those 3, I agree. But he is likely to start up front this week with Martial out and Cavani not available.

    2. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Who's your 5 midfielders? I wouldn't like to bench any of those 3 this week.

    3. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      There's no one else?

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

      Damn there is some coin on that bench hey......

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

      Why are you benching a 7.3+ player anyway?

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

    My current team

    Martinez
    Robortson,James, Saiss
    Salah,KDB, Zaha, Podence
    Calvert-Lewin, Jiminez, Ings
    Bench: Peacock-farrel, Taylor, Bissouma, Mitchell
    FT: 1 Bank:0.9m

    A. Zaha-> Rodriguez
    B. Ings, Jiminez -> Kane, Wilson/Maupay(-4)
    C. James -> Dallas
    D. Save transfer and hold zaha for one more week

    I have very low points so need to improve.

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

    When is Pep's presser?

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

      13 30

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

        He lied......damn....

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

      Pep called me and said it's tomorrow sometime and he added he wouldn't reveal anything ....typical pep

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

        The second part is probably true

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

          Hahaha...no both parts are true...i wish....

  6. AC Yew
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bench one:
    Lamptey
    Saiss
    Justin

    1. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Saiss.

      Probably none of them keeping clean sheets this week.

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yep. Feel like i'll bench the wrong one regardless!

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Could see a sneaky CS and assist from Lamptey this week.

  7. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bench? Choose 3. Thanks!

    1) Brewster (FUL)
    2) Lewis (MUN)
    3) Justin (AVL)
    4) Mitchell (BHA)
    5) Bissouma (CRY)
    6) Bardsley (WBA)

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

      Lewis and Bissouma, Mitchell will be benched for you

    2. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Lewis - B3
      Bissouma - B2
      Very tight between Mitchell/Bardsley but I'd bench Mitchell.

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

    Who to captain?

    A....Salah

    B...son

    Thanks

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

      B

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

      Perma cap salah...but somehow I am leaning towards son...my cap is on son up to you bud

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

        Thinking son simply cos it is on Sunday....

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

          Well if that works for you...go for it

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

      A .... i think there will goals in the Everton liverpool game.

  9. Johnny too hotty
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Triggered the old WC and trying to put something together that is no 100% template and could give me the chance to climb rankings over next few weeks.

    Martinez 4.0
    Robertson Semedo KWP Lamptey Mitchell
    Sterling Zaha Hames Salah Bisouma
    Kane DCL Brewster

    would welcome your thoughts. Is mitchell a bad move?

    I thought throwing in Sterling, Zaha, Semedo were slightly against the grain.

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Get Bale

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

      It is against the grain...and I like it go with you feeling that what makes the game so bloody interesting

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

      Rather have TAA over Robbo

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

    (A) Pulisic, KWP

    (B) Grealish, Chilwell

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

      B

    2. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    3. RocketMan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      b if chilwell is fit... was there any news on him i have missed as I am in the same boat

    4. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

    Are we not getting a bit carried away on Brewster? OK, he may start against Fulham and he may even score. But his next 3 Fixtures are horrendous and you can be sure that SHU will average 30% or less possession in all of those games. That's potentially the 5th game before this move starts to pay off. And even then its a team that lives off scraps and has lost their best form of defence (in their goalkeeper)

    I wont be buying.

    1. RocketMan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      hes 4.5 and if he is starting, for me, he is way way better than any 4.5 mid

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

        Most 4.5 mids sit on our benches and dont play a role in the team.

        1. RocketMan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          ye but I am more than happy to have a 4.5 fwd sitting on my bench who 'could' play a role in my team.... but yea leave him out of yours no issues.

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

      4.5 man...just have him as bench folder in te not so appalling fixtures
      Easy...

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

      Sheffield can't score goals, he's not nailed, and I prefer 3 forwards compared to 5 midfielders any day.

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Playing against Fulham, then benching for the poor fixtures.

      I don't rate strikers in FPL, I think they're relatively poor value compared to defenders, and have lower ceilings than midfielders. What Brewster gives you is a strong option from the bench, and that could be important going into the winter. He enables a 352 or 442 for me, and can also be a starter a lot of the weeks.

      Also strikers are a little more immune to fixtures than mids and defs because they tend to thrive on the counter attack.

      All just guesswork and opinion though. I don't know what's going to happen in these football matches.

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

      100% this
      posted something similar re fixtures
      gives us all a month to consider the move - there's just no benefit getting him in now

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

        I have him but wouldn’t buy him if I didn’t, unless it was to replace a non-playing 4.5 striker.

        I will start him this week against Fulham, then he’s warming the pine for a few weeks. Great option to have, I reckon.

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

          so who are you playing the next few as a result of brewster benching (after fulham)
          personally would prefer a 3rd striker like watkins for a team in form and likely to outscore 5th midfielder or 4th defender (at least in the short term)

  12. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Template enough im sure - GTG?
    Greenwood placeholder for JROD - Don't fancy him vs Liverpool after recently returning intl duty.

    Martinez

    Robertson, Semedo, Lamptey (Dallas, Mitchell)

    Salah, Son, Pulisic, Greenwood (Stephens)

    Kane, DCL, Maupay

    1. Reacher
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      All good just not keen on Greenwood but i see you reasoning above

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

      Greenwood should be Barnes, zaha or James Rod.

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Nah.

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

    What about C one from JRod or DCL v.s poor Adrian ?
    Yaaay
    Nope

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

      You need to take a break

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Tempted by DCL.
      Need a differential as having a horrendous season so far.

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

    Which do you prefer?

    A) Wood fired pizza on Saturday
    B) Roast beef rib on Sunday

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

      A on a Sunday

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

      A....allday man

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

      So long we are not talking about a Burnley forward I am all yours

    4. Reacher
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A without doubt

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

      B definitely

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

      B on Saturday

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

      B by a country mile

    8. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Roast, and I would captain it too

    9. Blzbobuk
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Need to know the pizza toppings so going to wait a few weeks to get more data.

  15. Reacher
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Help needed, pick two out of the 4 below too start

    A, Klitch
    B, Podenc
    C, Justin
    D, Brewster

    Im Currenlty going A + D thoughts appriciated

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

      ADC

      1. Reacher
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thats 3?

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

      BD

  16. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Arm-band

    A) Kane
    B) Son
    C) Salah

    1. Reacher
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

      A or C

  17. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC?

    Martinez
    Robertson • Semedo • Dallas
    Salah • KDB • Son • James
    DCL • Maupay • Watkins.
    (4.0 / KWP / Masuaku / 4.5).

    Will do KDB to Sterling if he’s not fit and have 0.5ITB for easy swaps over the next few weeks

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

      robbo should be TAA and Dallas should be Ayling

  18. Kuzser
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Guys, what’s a top priority this week?
    2ft, 0.3itb
    1) Werner Podence-> Grealish Maupay
    2) Foden James-> Grealish Ayling/Lamptey
    3) Foden James-> Trossard Chilwell
    4) Werner James-> Maupay/Watkins Chilwell

    Martínez
    Robbo Saiss Justin
    KdB Salah Son Foden Podence
    Werner Dcl

    James Brewster Mitchell

  19. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which one sounds best?

    Assuming all will be fit and ready to start.

    1. Robo, 5.5 def, Hamez, Grealish, Kane 343 + 0.5ITB

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

    Been also considering Puli over Hamez as a punt (?).

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

      1 for the short term

  20. dragen5
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Garh, this season. Seriously in doubt about this WC team.
    What do you think?

    Martinez (Button)
    Robbo Chilwell Saiss (Dallas, Ferguson)
    Salah, KDB, Son, Grealish, Klich
    Maupay, DCL (Brewster)

    Really tempted to ditch KDB and go Vardy.

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

    If Everton win the game tomorrow, I bet all the champion bells will start ringing. Pretty crazy at this point that they are the only unbeaten team in the league (that have played 4 games).

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

      Pickford needs to find some form again soon (was great GW1 though) or they need to start playing Olsen and with a bit of luck with injuries this season, who knows...

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

      Long way to go, Camzy.

      They strike me as a team that will start off really well and start losing steam around the turn of the year.

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

        People said the same about Leicester.

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

          Was waiting for someone to come up with that one.

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

          the ceiling to win the league is much higher now than it was then.

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

          That Leicester season everyone around them were rubbish, the fact that spurs were closest challengers already proved that was an anomaly year, won't happen again.

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

            Nobody has looked good from the top contenders this year.

            Liverpool were awful against Villa. City have looked labored and poor. Chelsea have not clicked. Man Utd are beyond awful. Arsenal unconvincing. Only Spurs have looked like they are in some form other than Everton.

            I'm not saying it's gonna happen, but I don't think we should rule out an Everton title challenge this season especially if they get a draw or better at the weekend.

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

              If that season occurred last season as well, then Leicester could have won again. The top teams always showed that even if they played badly they could still win games and they aren't that far behind at the start now. It's just super unlikely that all the teams will be trash again in one season.

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

      4 games against weak opposition

    4. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      They won 4 easy games calm down. Liverpool still won 3/4 despite playing ‘poor’. Once City find momentum those two will be far ahead again

  22. niaz1982
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Help please!

    Current team with £1.7ITB and 2 FT

    McCarthy
    TAA Doherty Justin
    ASM KDB Salah Jrod
    Werner Adams Wilson

    Subs: Steer KWP Bissouma Mitchell

    Thinking of Wildcard but also these options:
    A. TAA / Werner / Adams >> Saiss / Bamford / Kane [-4pts] £2.8 ITB
    B. TAA / Werner / Adams / ASM >> Saiss / Son / Watkins / DCL [-8pts] £1.9 ITB
    C. TAA / Werner / Adams / ASM / Doherty >> Saiss / Watkins / Kane / Son / Konsa [-12pts] £0.2ITB
    D. Complete wildcard, don't waste points
    E. Something else

    1. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      This could be the week to keep Werner

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

    Sorry if I offered anyone but I am so over rmts and rmwcts all look the same anyway.
    Pump some differentials out guy go against the grain be ballsy be brave...... anyway that was my little spill,carry on good luck everyone for this upcoming gw.

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

    For 4.5 GK

    1. McCarthy
    2. Meslier
    3. Ryan

    ??

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

      I like 2 the best just from eye test.

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

        The problem with all 3 of them is that I’d rather have their respective defenders.

        McCarthy : KWP
        Meslier: Dallas/ Ayling
        Ryan : Lamptey

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

          I guess kwp meslier and lamptey would work imo....i got 2 of these guys

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

          I just love watching meslier he was fresh alert and for a pretty good defensive unit but man that's only my opinion

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

          To add that was how he ended up in my wc.....

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

    To free up some cash, is it worth going Mane over Salah ? Will he start this weekend?

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

      If needs be but Salah does look a different beast this season

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

        He looks the same beast like the other seasons for me....i had him since he came back to the epl not once sold only didn't own him on a free hit that's it ..and yes that was silly of me aswell...the Egyptian king damn I love this guy

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

      I think this is one of the worst places to save money.

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

      no way. Must be salah

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

      To free up money no way. As a High risk punt point of difference possibly as it could pay off but I wound take a punt elsewhere. Also you probably have value tied up in Salah which you lose.

  26. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Will James play?

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

      Reece or Dan ?

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

      I think he might with Azpi at LB and Chilwell kept back for Sevilla game in midweek

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

      Chilwell will probably be rested, so yes

  27. Lukakwho
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mitro and Wilson > Brewster and DCL?

    Already own ASM so currently got double Newcastle.

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

      Honestly don't love those moves

  28. NKDB
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any chance Kun starts?

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

      Wait for press conference to get no useful info and ask then

  29. G Banger
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Defence a bit of a shambles, but think I can still hold out on WC, best replacement for B.Daives with this lot:

    Bavies*, Justin, TAA, Egan, Mitchell

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

      Saiss maybe?

      1. G Banger
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Was thinking him or Sameda

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

          Regulion?

  30. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Love this point by Zophar:

    "Naturally, you could argue that it is worth spending a million odd more on another value pick such as the in-form Patrick Bamford (£5.8m) or Ollie Watkins (£5.9m). But I’d counter that you could also use that instead to upgrade the likes of Tyrick Mitchell (£4.1m), Jimmy Dunne (£4.0m) or another cut-price defender to Nelson Semedo (£5.5m) or Ben Chilwell (£5.6m), who are far more explosive picks. "

    Yes, Watkins and Bamford are superb value for forwards, but are they superb value compared to the defenders? Or Brewster?

    Value is relative.

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

      Soooooo true.....