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FPL Gameweek 12: The key player and team statistics

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Lessons learned from FPL Gameweek 11

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  1. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Evening chaps,

    Got 2 FT and really dont feel like rolling them is a good move but also dont know what to do?

    Mccarthy
    Robbo Chilwell Dias
    Salah KDB Grealish Jota
    Vardy Bamford Watkins

    4.0 Bissouma Taylor Ferguson

    0.0ITB

    The fact that I have absolutely nothing ITB doesnt help either...

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Jota to Son
      Vardy to Wilson

  2. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    This week is a difficult captain choice.

    1. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      How did you come to that conclusion?

      1. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Because of the Salah Dilemma

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

      yeah its a tricky week if you don't have Salah or are worried about his minutes, i don't have him so the armband is currently on Kane, with Bellerin(vc)

      1. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Kane great option

  3. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    So how do Welbeck Maupay and Trossard fit in the same XI. Welbeck is just way too useful for his price. Enables another defender over BamBam.

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

      Wellbeck through the middle with the other 2 out wide, Potter played that system with good effect against Newcastle earlier in the season winning 3-0 with Connolly through the middle instead of Wellbeck

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cool. And there's place for Grob as well I imagine 🙂

  4. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is it worth getting Wilson/Bamford/Adams over DCL for a hit? I have double Chelsea defence. If it is, which one would you go for?

    1. ppv
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't. You will be gutted if DCL scores. Triple whammy!

      1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yup, thanks!

        Still thinking about selling him for free next week and going for Bamford for free. Would you be considering doing so?

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I got rid of DCL for Bamford as part of a double transfer to get Salah. Everton have dried up and those fixtures don't look good. I think I've bailed out re DCL just at the right time.

        2. hueycho
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I got bamford for DCL, time to move on!

  5. sergioaguero67
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Double gameweeks announced?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Just the one for GW19 so far. It's in the Twitter ticker.

  6. Tabbara
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ziyech replacement ?
    Currently have :
    Grealish Ziyech* Salah Bruno Kdb
    Have 0.0 Itb
    Punt on raphina (double up with bamford) ?
    Thx

  7. The Final Boss
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    My guess on salah:

    Yes he played 100 mins but minamino played jota almost same minutes so will he rest all 4 against Fulham? If so then who will be upfront against fulham? No ox means firm mane origi????? No way klopp would do that. It will be firm Mane salah..jota looked exhausted yesterday and poor and he is likely to be benched. I am a non salah owner though.

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Jota will be rested against Spurs 3 days later so he likely play

      1. The Final Boss
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Jota firm mane salah will start against Jose "s bus..

        1. Gobigorgohome
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Good luck with that 😉

  8. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Get Salah for -4 ?
    He will definitely be rested for 1 of the 3 games and that should be against Fulham

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I bought him for -4 on Sunday

      If I were you, I wouldn’t

      1. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Well I have my full team in place except for Ziyech. He was to be replaced by Salah by downgrading Vardy.
        So roll over my FT ryt now?

    2. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If that's your opinion then why would you take a -4 to get him?

      1. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Because he bought on Sunday before CL game

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I brought in Salah and Bamford before their price rises. I justified the -4 hit by captaining Salah. I stand by that. Klopp has made it clear Salah is fit and raring to go. If he gets a rest it will be the midweek game, not Fulham, imo. I expect Jota to start that one.

          1. Gobigorgohome
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            so Slah will be rested against Spurs.. the most important match of the sesson

            thanks for info 😉

          2. Mile Plankton
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Logic doesn't sounds right.
            Why would he rest him against one of the toughest opponents and play him against one of the easiest ones?

          3. The Final Boss
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah against spurs. Klopp may start origi minamino upfront for that game..

    3. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Just what I wanted to ask.
      Seems weird that Klopp played him full game. With Spurs next midweek, is there a chance he might get some rest on weekend?

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry, my bad. 60 mins v Fulham, 90 min v Spurs, benched v Palace, I reckon.

        1. baines is god
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          theories in people's heads don't often ascribe to reality.

          Of course he could be rested against Fulham, but if there was a betting market with lots of liquidity on it on whether he'd start or not against Fulham, he'd be a strong favourite to start.

          So most of the time he is going to start, whether or not that fits with the narrative you've made in your head about Klopp's thinking and intentions.

          1. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            I say that Salah comes on as a sub for not more than 20 mins

          2. Mile Plankton
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Agree.
            He is able to play 90 minutes every 3-4 days and he'll be more than ready on Sunday. But it is still odd that he played full 90 in a non important game. Klopp probably wants to keep him in form.
            I can see him getting rest after Spurs though.

        2. Mile Plankton
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Games are Sunday/Wednesday/Saturday
          I reckon that sounds about right. He'll defo get some rest in one of those three.

    4. Machine_Gunnerz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      i'm planning to get him as well. This scenario is exactly the same last season where we thought he would be dropped but salah being salah is raring to go and wants to play every game! I believe he will start all games.

  9. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mahrez gonna start?

    1. Machine_Gunnerz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      he shd. Got taken off at 60mins. Both torres and b.silva played 90mins. I expect Sterling-Jesus-Mahrez to start.

  10. Live Lad
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    On a WC. Should I go for Mane instead of Salah? I can easily switch due to their similar price.
    Believe Salah will be rested against Fulham.

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn’t. You’ll have to get him back anyway, and he’s on pennies. It’s a tricky one though.

      1. Machine_Gunnerz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Salah surely. For long run and to save transfers later on.

        1. Amartey Partey
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah that would be my thinking too. I don’t like wasting transfers.

    2. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I was about to get Salah as well, but I am not sure now.
      Mane is not worth the price imo. I wouldn't even captain him against Fulham.

  11. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A. Lloris, Konsa, Soucek, Vardy
    B. Ryan, Alioski, De Bruyne, Brewster

    1. Machine_Gunnerz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Tough one, but B. Just coz KDB. But overall A might score more

  12. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    who scores more:

    1. Bruno (-4) [MCI shu LEE]
    2. Son [cry liv LEI]

    thanks

    1. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would say Bruno just... But you can never discount Son

    2. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Try get both. It will probably be about 25 points each.

  13. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Taking a 180 and am now fairly confident Salah starts Fulham with Jota dropping out.

    Salah (C) Mane (VC) it is.

    1. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Salah should make a cameo if rested

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, that is very likely.

      2. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Hopefully not. I had Bruno on as captain last week when that happened.

        1. Lucky Z
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          No chance Salah will sit out fully. He needs action before Spurs

          1. Amartey Partey
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah but to captain him you want him to start, no?

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Mane C might be better

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Less risky for sure, but I prefer Salah due to form.

  14. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guys, on Salah possible rest vs Fulham:

    A. Salah already was rested 2 GWs before due to COVID, and played just 63 mins foloowing week
    B. Fulham game is surely more important than UCL game after 1st place is guaranteed? It will be more logical to rest him in that game.

    Thoughts?

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, I think it’s about a 70% chance he starts.

    2. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      So you reckon he's fully fit and doesn't even need a rest in a game he didn't even have to play?
      If that's so, I agree.

      But I still think he won't get full 90 (if the W is in the bag) and that he will eventually get rested next Saturday at Palace.

      1. Lucky Z
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Of couse he can be rested vs Palace. I never said he will be never been rested, just considering Fulham game now

        1. Mile Plankton
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          It was still weird he played him full 90 in UCL.
          They basicaly have 4 games in 10 days (Mid/Ful/TOT/Cpl).
          I'm not sure anyone expected him to start tonight, let alone this. Next 3 are in 6 days.

          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            From Klopp's comments my interpretation is that he had planned to take Salah off at some point but the guy's battery just wouldn't run down and insisted he wanted to keep going. Klopp also feels Salah had his cov-19-enforced rest and benefits from the minutes. Seems to me Klopp and Salah are totally confident about him playing (starting) v Fulham. May come off on 60 mins if the match is safe with Spurs in mind.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think Klopp has planned his starting XI's and that's why Mo got 90'. Expect a rest @ful and start TOT cpl.

  15. klopp2567
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Evening chaps,

    Got 2 FT and really dont feel like rolling them is a good move but also dont know what to do?

    Johnstone
    Telles Chilwell Cancelo
    Salah Bruno Son Jota Lookman
    Kane Wilson

    Button KWP Mitchell Brewster

    0.0ITB

    The fact that I have absolutely nothing ITB doesnt help either.Please help folks.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Telles to Dier and Johnstone to some other GK?

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        boring moves but it should help to improve points potential over long term

      2. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This^

      3. klopp2567
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        not keen on this better to go for leeds ayling or dallas i feel.

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Doubt they would keep any CSs but yeah, do something along those line

          1. klopp2567
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            thanks mate for the help

    2. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You can do smth with the keeper like

      Johnstone + Telles => Mendy + Targett

    3. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      There's going to be a heck of a lot of rotation in the next 3 GWs. You need a fully active bench so Mitchell there will hurt you. Personally I'd do a 2FT with Cancelo or Telles plus Mitchell to get 2 playing defenders.

      1. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I like the Telles pick, but it’s a risky one as he’s a rotation risk and United are conceding.

        1. klopp2567
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          yes with shaw incoming and oles tactics
          telles will be a major rotation now

      2. klopp2567
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        i agree on that i have a weak bench for upcoming strenuous gameweeks.

    4. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Lookman is an interesting pick.

      1. klopp2567
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        his panelka thou hurt me a lot

  16. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hey folks, whats the chances of Mahrez & Jota starting this weekend?

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      or should we be more worried about Salah being rested after play 90mins?

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I guess both will start

      1. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Unlikely

        1. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          unlikely both will start you are saying?

          1. Amartey Partey
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Yup. They both started in CL, and played 90

    3. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I reckon Salah starts and Jota comes on at 0:3

    4. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      just trying to see who i should start between Jota & Mahrez???

      1. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Jota

        1. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          my thoughts too cheers

  17. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Dier or Reguilon?

    1. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Reg

  18. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    2 FT 0.8 ITB

    McCarthy Martin
    Robbo Justin James Bellerin Mitchell
    KDB Fernandes Jota Ziyech Soucek
    Kane DCL Adams

    Would have shipped out Ziyech for Sarah and downgraded Kane but after CL, want to keep Kane this week.

    Not sure what else to do, help please?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You need 13 active outfield players for the next 3 GWs. I'd lose Mitchell and Ziyech for a pair of guaranteed starters.

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

        Thanks, do have my WC and was planning to use it in the coming week

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Well then you definitely want to use both FTs, otherwise you'll waste one.

  19. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    How’s this for a plan with fixtures in mind:

    GW12: Fernandes >> Salah
    GW13: Son Foden >> Soucek Fernandes

    Thoughts?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You might find it impossible to lose Son if he keeps scoring against all-comers. Fernandes can and does score against anyone also.

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        That doesn’t help haha

  20. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Started the season off as a big anti-Bamford person... just brought him in this week and tempted to put the armband on him now due to the Salah dilemma...

    Is this pure madness??

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not really, I would be doing same if I get Salah-Bam

    2. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Last time he played on Friday it was a hatty at Villa.

      So, no. 😉
      WHU are tight, Villa's defence is rubbish.

    3. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I’m thinking of doing it myself - got Salah and Jota in this week :/

    4. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Crazy gamble. But hey...

  21. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Just when I was sure about moves, UCL happened, sigh...

    For those who have not brought Salah yet, are you getting him now?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I got him on Monday; if I hadn't, I'd get him now and captain him. I watched the game - he's absolutely fine and raring to go.

    2. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think I am. But I'll give it a bit more time.
      Logic says he should be rested at Fulham and then play against Spurs and Palace.

      But logic also said that he won't play in Denmark. So...

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Salah had two weeks off ; the most rested of the front four ; he can play Sun/weds

  22. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    For those that have both Salah and Jota (like myself)........who are you captaining?!

    1. mdm
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kane

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kane

    3. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Salah

  23. Mile Plankton
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    All right, I got 2 hours to sleep before the hell arises.
    Good Night all, thanks for the brain picking.

  24. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    No one's really considering Wilson vs WBA?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Some are, but I'd worry he won't be completely fit as the whole squad couldn't train for some time.

      1. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah true not sure how many players newcastle are missing out as well. I would really love capping a 90 min vs WBA than 60 or less vs Fulham.

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Its Newcastle. There’s brave and then daft.

  25. Tartanjock
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Current team
    Ryan
    Chilwell KWP Coufal Lamptey Mitchell
    Salah Fernandes Son Jota Bissouma
    Kane Wilson DCL

    I'd like to bring in De Bruyne so would you
    Chilwell to R. James
    Jota to De Bruyne and
    Kane to Bamford

    1. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KDB can wait a week, no need destroy your whole team with a -8

  26. And we all have legs
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    By when do I need to play my wildcard? Cheers in advance!

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      New Year right?

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      GW16 deadline.

  27. ExpressoMySonny
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would love your thoughts.. I need Salah but think ill have to get rid of Kane currently have .5itb

    McCarthy

    Justin, Chillwell, KWP

    KDB, Fernandes, Grealish, Son

    Kane DCL and Watkins

    Bench: Ryan, Lamptey, Mitchell, Bissouma

    I am thinking:
    A) Kane, Grealish to Bamford and Salah
    B)Kane, Grealish and Bissouma to Brewster Salah and Bowen -4
    c)Kane, Grealish and Justin or Mitchell to Regulion Salah and Brewster. -4

    1. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kane to Ings, Fernandes to Salah

  28. 272MK
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I just did Vardy to Bamford and Ziyech to Salah for a hit

    Hopefully Salah gets 60mins. Or a hattrick in just 10 I'll be happy

    I've posted about this 3 times trying to soothe my heart

    1. 272MK
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I did the transfer last Monday

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He’ll vet 60-70 minimum

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Those sound like great moves to me. Chill ....

  29. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    2 questions
    1. Am I am looking at another Walker benching for both the weeks I have owned him ?

    2 I can get the cash to go Grealish to Son pretty easily.
    Based on fixtures and to avoid a hit would you hold off on this move for 2-3 weeks or just get Son ASAP.

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      1. Who knows. Hope not but quite possible.
      2. Save for now IMHO

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Sound advice.
        Can I add I did Cancelo to Walker for a hit to lose about 10 points last week. Genius 🙂

        1. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Don't take any city defenders, they aren't nailed, are expensive, and hardly ever contribute to goals.

    2. ebb2sparky
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      1 - no idea with pep but i would assume not
      2 - i prefer son over grealish but wouldnt take a hit to switch them. In your situation id probably keep jack for the WBA game then switch to son

  30. mpalmercity76
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Jota & Mahrez out for Salah & Soucek with Mo getting the (C).

    Thoughts please.

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      For a hit?

      1. mpalmercity76
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        yes

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Can we get a look at your team is there any other way?