Tough one after Dias played full 90 in the cup and not had a rest in the last 3-4 games. He is not as secure to start GW15 imo

Dias has been due a rest for a while now but has not got it, maybe he is a really fit footballer and as important to the team as Kdb? It helps that he is a CB so not much running around to do like the forwards. VVD also played a whole season without a rest before

I'm worried that Cancelo and Dias are both due a rest soon. WBA at home seems a prime time to rest them

I really wish Pep would have rested them both yesterday

I think he’s prob due a rest but it still could be worth taking that on the chin for 1 GW as he’s the best way into their defence imo and for the fixtures...

It is not a no-brainer because your decisions should be based now on your 18/19 strategy.

Mind the gap

I only come here to see if there's an update on how she likes that mop with spray function

Coufal

Coufal more exciting.

Coufal

Coufal has looked very good pushing forward. Hungry for assists

Those who consider Lindelöf have not seen Man Utd defend

3 clean sheets in 14 games, one of those was home to WBA

I also don’t think their fixtures are appealing at all from a defensive point of view. But each to their own of course

No thanks

Me and MUN defence don’t marry well in FPL (except for the anomaly that was AWB back in the that one season!)

"There's also the possibility that United have a DGW in 17..."

Where did you get that from, Guru Crellin?

First, it would have to be Wednesday 6th, that's exactly 2 weeks away. If they were going to schedule a game then they'd already have done it. Second, it might suit United but it sure as hell wouldn't suit Burnley, who would surely cry foul seeing that United would have 2 extra days to prepare.

That game will almost certainly be played later in the season.

nah i needed his funds, also have a double City defense Lamptey and Lewis so there is too much rotation/injury risk for me to keep, but i probably would have kept in your position

Yes I think I am. I have rubbish like Lamptey & Mitchell to deal with, so would rather not spend a FT taking out a good DGW player.

I think you are in a better position than most due to other 4 nailed defenders!
For many it will be better to transfer him out, as they might be left with essentially 3 defenders and no room for error (rest, benching).

Could keep him on the bench considering you've got good over. I'd only take him out if you need his funds elsewhere.

I agree with you, it will be a huge advantage in the DGW to already own him. Others will be scrambling and taking hits to get him back.

Part of the reason I finally decided to sell was that I wasn’t confident he’d play both games in the double - could easily see Emerson playing one of them if he does ok in the next few

If you can then I'd definitely say go for it, he could nearly be a differential by the time he's back if he keeps dropping

Thanks all!

I’ve been pretty sure I’m going to sell him this week but I lose a ton of value...

My other playing defs atm are Robbo, Coufal and KWP so I do have cover....

It’s a tough one. 3 matches is a lot to be sitting on the bench

Sounds good, but kdb has new

Sounds fine, I personally wouldn't sell KDB when he plays NEW. Any other way you can get Salah in?

Also I’d be getting them this week so consider the 3 weeks prior to doubles and blanks

B)

adams from those

B

Definitely Adams.

I'd go with Adams

I put in Wood but I also put in Antonio last week so \_O_/

What I will say is I think he can be a streaky player at times, he has Barnes up top with him which helps his threat, and Burnley are looking much more solid all over the pitch at the minute. He's bound to get chances against Leeds and Sheffield Utd, and while Adams has returned pretty regularly he's only gotten more than 7pts 3 times (with 2 being 8). Not that I expect double digit hauls from Wood but it being Burnley there's definitely a chance with him of him scoring in a 1-0 and taking all 3bps here and there

Adams all day

With that team, no, I don't think it'll be worth the potential gains from having a few extra DGWers.

But, if you want to attack that week and build towards getting as many DGWers as you can - you could consider adding more DGWers with FT's until you're happy - then play TC on Salah in that week

One of the best, tes

Have same idea with Chilwell - although ideally would have wanted Grealish for Palace game but Robertson and Raphinha hopefully outscore him. Is there news on James- Chelsea press conference not showing up on list

For this week, I'd rather have Grealish than Robbo/TAA, but it's a close one.

What does the rest of your team looks like? I'm not so sure whether I'd want to transfer out Grealish - not many who deliver the way he does in his price bracket

Raphina and Liverpool defenders both look good though

Seen a lot go for Raphinha here but I'm not too convinced he's a great FPL option, I had him for 3 weeks where Leeds scored 7 goals and he wasn't involved in one. Being on corners helps for sure but his threat directly on goal in the last few weeks himself hasn't seemed to be the same as it was in his first few games

GW 19 instead

Think it might be Stones - or Coufal

Salah is not a defender

B with Robbo

As above! Adams and Robbo

Agree, but depends on chips/DGW/BGW strategy

I sold Kane this week and I have Son. Will be WCing in GW16 and have only Son. And Vardy instead of Kane because I'm FHing in GW18. And Vardy had equally good fixtures with DGW in 19. No brainer for me.

Many who are wedded to playing BB in 19 will pretty much have to remove some City & Spurs assets.

But, this is another reason why I chose to use FH19 instead. Spurs & City both have lovely fixtures before and after DGW so can provide stability for those who will use FH19 instead.

I'm using 3 transfers over this week and next to get Son in as I have neither of them.

I hadn't read people who shipping them

I'd only hold one of those two. I've got Kane

Those 2 plans are the same. Really depends on your team. I am building to dgw19, and fh 18

GTG! Solid team. Like the Torres and Firmino punts

C damn you have so much itb!

Mahrez isn't your problem, most of that defence needs to go

Need a new back line?

That backline requires some changes. Robbo, Coufal, TAA and City assets are a few I'd consider bringing in

"What to do with this mess" - kjsfsjgnoidshogsgdsghtrjhyukuiodtherhterhnlnvlknslvjnslnvlksnlvnkdslvnc - I wanna keep my terrible arsenal players. Don't tell me what to do.

Bench boost 19

That's one. GW17 WC would be your second one right?

Only drawback is that you cant use the WC later on in the future

Wondering the same

If he is out tempted to do James > Vestergaard for a -4 as I have a non playing bench...

He's gone for me. May end up making it of course, but the omens aren't good

Keep for this gw

Mahrez vs WBA tempted me and rest is history .. get Son

Wouldn't sell Mahrez before Newcastle

If you have WC, you may as well go with the strategy you proposed. Although, I would very much consider using BB to really maximise the DGW.

With a WC you can do real surgery and bring in a cheap - but nailed bench. You'll have to do some transfers to sort out the bench after DGW, but hopefully you'll make a killing in DGW19 to make it worthwhile

Only the people with B) will be able to tackle BB19 without taking too many hits, removing players with excellent fixtures and shafting themselves making crappy transfers like Steer > Johnstone (-4).

Although, I have seen a few players who already so happen to be loaded up on DGWers

I have thought about BB but I would need hits (and what is the gain then if it cost -8 to get maybe 20-25 points?)
Could as well use in whenever and get around 16 points.
2nd WC is too valuable later since Im not in that bad shape to field 10 or 11 DGW players (have 8 atm).
If you still have 1st WC than sure, easy BB in 19.

Just FTs, if I do it.

Free transfers.

1st WC before GW 16
FH 18
BB 19

Really considering this at the moment. Although, I would want to hold onto one of those chips for later in the season

That would probably be my FH, because a FH in GW 18 doesn't excite me enough

Still thinking it through

B. You can't do A and have a good BB.

It's extremely difficult to field 7/8 players in GW 18 and have enough DGW players in 19 to justify the BB move

I'd only BB if I have 12 or 13 DGW players

B or C) gw19:TC