Spurs host Fulham in Blank Gameweek 18 as Villa fixture postponed

FH18

De Gea
Cancelo Tierney Dier
KDB Fernandes Son Foden Saka
Kane Lacazette

Steer Fernandez Brewster Mitchell

any glaring omissions?

Spearmint's MINTY Free Hit Guide: Gameweek 18 Special UPDATED FOR SPURS LADS & INJURIES

What’s up guys, my first article in a long while. I’ll be going through my top blank gameweek, free hit picks based on my studies of the stats and the eye test.

* UPDATE 2 (as of 11/01/2021 7am MDT)) *

Keepers:

Karl “Pilkington” Darlow (5m)

A shoe in vs the goal shy and generally poor SHU team. My only apprehension is the lack of save points against such a shoddy SHU attack. *A few of you pointed out Dubravka could reclaim his place, I don't see it personally with Karly Pilkoids Darlow being one of NEW's best performers this season, a fan favourite and in months gone by he had the best keeping stats in the league. Go for Jay Leno below if you're a worrier.

Jay Leno (4.9m)

Less likely of a cleanie in my humble opinion vs a decent CPL attack. Better for saves, in a better defence though.

Rammy Ramsdale (4.7m)

Rammy gains the advantage of being able to own the insurance of big Mikey Verrips (4m) as your backup. Again, against a side who are fairly impotent up top.

The D:

Cancelo Culture (5.8m)

Pricey, extravagant, and hopefully not at the mercy of Pep’s Wheel after his 45 min rest this weekend. By far one of the best attacking options at the back and a part of the D most likely to get a shut out this GWK.

Johnny Stones (5.0m)

Cheap as chips and fresh off a goal against United midweek, inferior to CC but not a bad option whatsoever against a pretty dire Brighton attack who need to find another striker in the January window. Dias too pricey for my likely but the better option if you have a 800k in your back pocket.

Kieran “The Taste” Tierney (5.4m)

Alongside CC, the best of the defenders this week for potential attacking output. A decent fixture against CPL in London. Has a great deal of threat and arguably ousts a second MCI DEF with this.

*Shawshank Redemption (4.8m)

On corners for United with surprisingly good attacking underliers in the month gone by. Not a bad option. Injured as of new update. Pick H-Mags over AWB, more thread, AWB more defensive.

Harry Maguire (5.4m) – Already memed too much to allow for a nickname.

Top of the threat charts for a reason but can’t seem to hit the target. Better than sure IMO for the added points and bonus that come with a DEF goal if you have spare cash. Not as good as Tierney or an extra MCI DEF.

DeAndre “Pace” Yedlin (4.3m)

The best budget pick at the back this week. Playing as a wingback against the worst side in the league though don’t expect the world; it’s a NEW defender I’m suggesting here – give me a break fellas. Watch out for Lewis injury news. If Lewis is back then go for Clark (4.5m) or Schar (4.9m) if you’re feeling spicey.

The Batman’s Holding The Bowler’s… (4.5m)

Rob Holding BTW. A safer if less exciting alternative to DeAndre. Likely won’t be on for any returns at the opposite end of the pitch.

That Mitchell and Money in the Bank Look (3.9m)

This man is for your shamefully low budget bench you penny pinching FPL scumbags out there. Have another better pick in reserve in front of him as it’s unlikely he’s getting anything this weekend but some points for just turning up but more importantly gives you the extra funds for a big man at the back.

*The Roman (5.1m)

Added to replace the Shawshank Redemption. The Roman should be a decent option but as I've mentioned in other areas, Wolves look sub par and Everton's attack will be revitalised. Coin flip but good attacking threat.

Middle of the park:

*Sonaldo (9.8m)

Fulham at home for the top scorer in FPL this season. The only dilemna you should be having is which of the scintilating Spurs duo to captain.

Kevin (11.7m)

You didn’t read this far for me to give you a tip about the best midfielder in the world being a good pick did you? I will say no more. He is very good at football, he is playing against Brighton.

Bruno (11.3m)

Looks like he needs a 3 week spa break but will be chomping at the bit and fresher after the defeat to City in the League Cup and then rest in the FA Cup. Avoid at your peril.

Marcus “The Saviour” Rashford (9.6)

A great man but is he great this week in your teams? The answer: most likely. Burnley look poor, he looks sharp and again has had a little rest.

Tiki Saka (5.3m)

Potentially a little bit of a trap with the surprise ARS resurgence but cheap enough to avoid any embarrassment over the pick. Decent stats and value too if ARS keep it up. Pref a premium defender and switch in formation but he’s here as an enabler.

Ilkay “The Snapper” Gundogan (5.4m)

A shrewd pick. Topping Sterling’s and KDB’s recent big chances and in a purple patch. Will he play? Where will he play? Only Pep knows. Not a bad enabler and better than Saka if you’re opting for KDB and only one other MCI asset besides the German box-to-box man. Fine but don't be surprised at a large 2 staring you in the face when you excitedly click your points tab.

Aubameblank (11.3m)

He’s on the list but at the bottom. Should you pick him? Probably not given the value and form of about 700 other players in the league but he’s here. Do you like a shot in the dark, a gamble, a longshot over a sure fire? He’s your man.

James “The Fringe” Rodriguez (7.7m)

Very interesting pick at the 7-8m range. As a watcher of many Prem games I can tell you Wolves have looked and played awfully. Will be ready to play and always passes the eye test.

Up Top:

*Yeah, Obviously (11.0)

Prime for captaincy on top of the pick. Overlooked by the hive mind due to his price and the trendy Lacasweat pick. If someone gave you a tenner and asked you at even odds whether he will score or not vs Fulham at home, what would you do?

Cilson (6.5m)

Outrageously, Cilson is high on the list. Penalties, value and fixture swing it. My tip would be to play him as a two or even solo and go for the heavenly five man premiums in your Mids.

DC to the L (7.8m)

A true poacher and goalscorer this season. DCL has James back against a pitiful Wolves team. The match could go either way so I will not be tipping a double up but his service should be good.

Tony M (8.7m)

As a one weeker, maybe the best pick up top… arguably. That’s if he can shrug off that trademark Tony M mood and get back in the icey cold veins vibe, scoring streak.

Lacasweat (8.3m)

He’s in the zone but pricey and security of starts coupled with ARS’s dodgy early season form worry me. Definitely wouldn’t captain but an okay choice for his price range.

Benchman Brewster (4.5m)

Here’s your prime bench fodder for this week if you’re playing one or two up top (my recommendation for an optimal formation this week). Again like Mitch I would have someone else proceeding him though – a Holding/Gundo type ranged player. Go for (4.3m) Davis if you need the funds though.

GENERAL TIPS:

Should you FH? Yes, unless all of your precious FPL stars have aligned and you have a strong 9+ contingency of players. Captaincy wise I’d go the following, fixtures allowing:

TOT attacker

MCI attacker (i.e. KDB as Raheem the Dream is rumoured to be out)

MUN attacker

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Anyone else thinking of playing 4-4-2 for BGW18?

FH team, does it need more ManU ?
Lloris
Tierney Stones Cancelo
Bruno Son KDB Saka Zaha
Kane Laca

Brewster Mitchell bench cover

If you had this for free:

Dier, Holding, Dias
Son, Bruno, KdB (vc)
Kane (c), Brewster, Laca

would you just field the 9 and not FH?

After witnessing an upload speed of 1 post per 11 minutes this place has transformed into a 1 post per 11 seconds machine!

Best moves here?

A) = Targett & Martinelli -> Stones & Smith-Rowe
- 10 starters for GW18 and 9 DGWers + Bellerin/Son for GW19 (no hits)

B) = Salah & Watkins -> Foden & Kane
- 10 starters for GW18 + 8 DGWers (no Salah) + Bellerin/Son/Kane for GW19 (no hits)

C) = B) above + McCarthy -> DDG (-4)
- 11 starters for GW18 + 8 DGWers (no Salah) + Bellerin/Son/Kane for GW19 (no hits)

Cancelo, Dier, Bellerin, Mitchell
KDB, Bruno, Son
Wilson

Subs: McCarthy, Forster, Targett, Salah, Martinelli, Bamford, Watkins
Bank: 0.0m, 2FTs

What to do with this?

Martinez! (Forster!)
CTaylor Mitchell Dias (KWP! Coufal!)
Salah! Son Bruno Son Grealis!
DCL! Watkins! Kane

0,2m in bank and 1 FT

Currently 7 playing with CTaylor as a doubt.

Any transfers worth a hit?

Down to 6 players, FH looking likely... what’s the FH template?

Any issues with this FH?

Lloris
Tierney Cancelo Fernandez
Bruno Rashford KDB Son Gundog
Wilson Lacazette

Leno Clark Mitchell Brewster

A) Rashford Stones Holding
B) Foden Telles Tierney

Why is Sterling flagged?

Capt kdb or kane?

1. FH.
2. WC.

Currently planning a TC in 19. About 10 DGW'rs.
McCarthy.
Robbo, Stones, Dallas, Coufal.
Salah, Son, Mane, Fernandes.
Bamford, DCL.
Forster, Soucek, Brewster, Ferguson.
1ft, 0.2m ITB

DCL ruled out of BGW? that would bring me down to 7 players and FH surely needed

Off course I moved anguissa out earlier in the window to bring in saka.

Fpl the game that keeps on giving.

Captain poll should ideally be restarted

Are there any DCL replacements (max 7.9) worth bringing in for a -4?

Going with Darlow in goal for BGW.

Who's the best 4m keeper for this week, on the odd chance something happens? Presumabley all terrible, but which is the best of the bunch?

help me choose please:

A bissoma to saka for -4
B bissoma to lokman (should have a double now) -4
C dont bother

Really really tempted by Foden this week...

FH

1.Cancelo holding diaz
2. Awb dier Diaz..

FH yes or no? Will take -4 for this

Stones holding Clark Mitchell
Kdb Bruno son
Kane

0.3m ITB. Go with Tierney or find 0.1 for Dias?

Darlow/Dubravka (in case of rotation/freak warm-up injury)
Cancelo Tierney Holding
KdB(c) Bruno Son Saka
Kane DCL Wilson

Anguissa Pieters Mitchell

What's this DCL news? I've just lost Martinez and Grealish, could do without him being out too

On FH.. With the Spurs update, Rashford or Sonny?

Can I get by 18 with these? (Playing BB19)

Best C for 18, Kane, KDB or Bruno?

18,

Stones, Cancelo
Bruno, Son, KDB
Kane,

19,

Johnson,
Coufal, Stones, Robbo, Dallas
Bruno, Son, KDB, Soucek,
Bamford, Watkins

Martinez, Cancelo, Kane, Grealish

This worth a -8?

Had 11 player this week with no hits. Now with DCL and Grealish out, I have to change plans.

So DCL&Grealish >> Son&Davis and cash in the bank.

Then Son to Salah next week (original plan was DCL&Grealish to Salah)

Son will have to get me +8 points to yield a return.

Do/Don't do?

DCL has hamstring injury, not playing at Wolves

Thoughts on:
A) Gundo
B) Laca
C) Wilson