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Why I’m Wildcarding before a Double Gameweek 27 Bench Boost

Tom Freeman has finished inside Fantasy Premier League’s top 1k a staggering five times in his career. He is back with his latest column outling his plans for Double Gameweek 26 and beyond.


So, where were we? The last time I checked in, Gameweek 23 had drawn to a close and I sat just outside the top 300k overall.

I talked up Burnley’s prospects ahead of their double, specifically focusing on Matthew Lowton (£4.5m) and Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£5.4m), and also touched upon Lucas Digne (£6.1m) and Raheem Sterling (£11.6m).

Since then, it’s all been a bit meh for my own team with no real rank movement, but for context, here’s how Gameweek 25 shaped up:

So, in this my latest column, I’m going to discuss my Gameweek 26 Wildcard and also run through my chip strategy. I’m not quite ready to share my final team as I’ll be tinkering right up till deadline, but after reading this you should know which players I’m leaning towards.

CHIP STRATEGY

The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice to FPL Gameweek 23

Firstly, it’s probably best to talk chips.

The original plan had always been to follow up my Gameweek 16 Wildcard with a Free Hit in 18 and Bench Boost in 19. However, the fixture rearrangements that were announced on New Year’s Eve involving Burnley, Manchester United, Manchester City and Aston Villa, plus Leeds United and Southampton later losing their double, meant that I shelved that strategy.

So now, after much deliberation, I’ve decided to Bench Boost in Gameweek 27. Why 27? Well, I don’t want to hold too much value on my bench for too long after Wildcarding, and I also want to target two specific fixtures which I’ll come to later.

This new strategy of course effects the way I build this Wildcard, and as a result, there has to be some sacrifices as I attempt to spread funds around the squad. I’m pretty sure it won’t be for everyone, but I hope by reading this, you can at least see why I’ve included some players and dismissed others.

I should also point out that I still have my Free Hit and Triple Captain chips available, and plan to use the former in either Gameweek 29 or 33.

THE GOALKEEPERS

Villa bank 11th clean sheet as Martinez bags another haul

Emiliano Martínez (£5.3m) is a bit of a no-brainer in goal, given Aston Villa’s fixtures.

Though the team’s overall level has dropped in recent weeks he’s still making lots of saves. In fact, over the last four Gameweeks, he’s comfortably ahead of any other keeper in the division:

The second spot is harder to decide on, but for now I’ve landed on Sam Johnstone (£4.5m). 

West Bromwich Albion have looked much better in recent matches, now that their new arrivals have been properly integrated into the starting XI. I am realistic though, and do expect more save points than clean sheets.

Alphonse Areola (£4.5m) and Alex McCarthy (£4.5m) are other names I considered, and may still turn to, but for now, Martínez and Johnstone are in my draft.

THE DEFENDERS

A Manchester City double-up makes a lot of sense here, given that their 10-point lead at the top of the table has been built on a solid defensive platform. That’s seen them concede just nine goals in their last 23 Premier League games, which is pretty remarkable. 

However, given my OR and the fact I’m playing catch-up, I’m tempted to double-up in midfield which would give me the opportunity to pair Kevin De Bruyne (£11.8m) with Ilkay Gündogan (£6.1m).

Going in with one City defender, which would be either João Cancelo (£6.1m) or John Stones (£5.2m), does come with risk though. 

For example, the advantage I gained from Sterling’s goal against Arsenal was pretty much wiped out once they registered a clean sheet. I’ve just got to hope we see a bit more rotation in the coming weeks. It’s probably wishful thinking, but it does feel like I’ve got to at least try something different.

Fit-again Pereira already showing signs of last season's form

Elsewhere, I’ve also found a spot for differential Ricardo Pereira (£5.9m) who took up an advanced role as a right-winger against Aston Villa. 

There was talk that Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers had put Timothy Castagne (£5.7m) and Pereira on the same side to double-up on Jack Grealish (£7.6m), who eventually missed out. However, I don’t buy that, and these comments from Rodgers after the game do suggest it’s a tactic we might see more of:

“It’s been something I’ve been waiting to do for quite a long time, but this is the first period where both of those boys were fit to play. They’re different types. Because of how we play, they find themselves in that attacking third of the pitch quite a lot. Tim will run more without the ball and penetrate, and Ricky’s one who can be inside and manipulate the ball. I just thought that combination of those two, because Ricky is comfortable coming inside, he can turn, he can pass, he’s very aggressive when he attacks. I thought the two of them were very good and combined well together.” – Brendan Rodgers

Pereira finished the match with 33 final-third touches, more than any other player on the pitch. He also took three shots, twice testing Martínez, and took up some nice position’s infield which you can see on his touch heatmap from the game below:

I also like Digne, who is currently owned by just 8.8% of FPL managers.

Everton’s defence isn’t exactly watertight right now, but Tom Davies’ (£5.2m) recent performances and the return of Allan (£5.2m) offers encouragement that they can add to their total of five Premier League clean sheets.

It’s also worth noting that their opponents on Monday night, Southampton, have conceded the highest number of chances from their right-flank over the last six Gameweeks, and will be without Kyle Walker-Peters (£4.7m) and Oriol Romeu (£4.5m).

Luke Shaw (£5.1m) and Antonio Rüdiger (£4.6m) are also in my thoughts, I’m just not convinced now is the time to invest given their immediate schedules. 

THE MIDFIELDERS

The biggest decision here is that I can only pick one of Bruno Fernandes (£11.6m) and Son Heung-min (£9.5m).

Potential reasons for losing arguably the best asset in the game include fixtures (che + cry, mci, WHU, blank) and the fact I probably won’t captain him until at least Gameweek 32. Despite this, Fernandes usually finds a way to return so I need to think this through carefully.

The alternative is Son. I’ve heard some say he isn’t in form, which is probably fair, but tougher fixtures can do that to a player and we are talking about one of the league’s most clinical forwards. There is potential to do well beyond the double too, with games against Crystal Palace and Arsenal to follow.

City duo De Bruyne and Gündogan will be included, and I’m also considering Harvey Barnes (£6.9m).

The 23-year-old has already netted 13 goals in all competitions this term, and I see him getting plenty of joy down Arsenal’s weaker right-flank this weekend. James Maddison (£7.3m) being out isn’t ideal, but I’m hoping it won’t disrupt their flow too much.

Above: Harvey Barnes’ xG shot map in 2020/21

However, if I decide on Fernandes over Son, I might need to drop down to a cheaper option in this slot, someone like Ademola Lookman (£5.0m), Bukayo Saka (£5.2m) or Bertrand Traoré (£5.9m).

This of course means I can’t fit Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) in, which is kind of scary, but if there is ever a time to leave him out it’s probably now. 

Since beating Palace 7-0 back in December, Liverpool have played 11 Premier League matches and won just two. The injury to Jordan Henderson (£5.4m) is a further setback, and my feeling at this moment is that I’ll make a move for Diogo Jota (£6.6m) once fit. The Portugal international recently returned to full first-team training, and it’s hard to argue against the value he offers when available, having scored nine goals in his first 17 appearances.

THE FORWARDS

harry kane fpl injury return spurs west brom gameweek 23

Harry Kane (£11.1m) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.7m) are obvious inclusions given their respective schedules, and it’s likely I’ll hand the former the armband too.

The final forward spot is still up for grabs, which unfortunately means I have to lose Patrick Bamford (£6.9m) who has been in my team since Gameweek 1, and is one of the few highlights of my season so far.

I’m looking at Mbaye Diagne (£6.0m) as a possible replacement, who has made a big impact since he joined West Brom and has been getting shots off in some good areas.

Above: Mbaye Diagne’s shot map (shots on target in green) since making his debut in Gameweek 21.

In fact, no forward has registered more big chances since he made his debut, despite sometimes looking isolated. 

Other options include Michail Antonio (£6.5m) and Ollie Watkins (£6.5m), and it’s likely I’ll make a late call on that one.

THE BENCH BOOSTERS

As I mentioned earlier, I’m planning a Gameweek 27 Bench Boost with an idea to focus on two fixtures.

West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United

Albion have put in a couple of much improved displays against Man Utd and Burnley in recent weeks, and appear to have found a system which seems to be working. Signing a proper holding midfielder in Okay Yokuslu (£4.5m) is huge for them, and that improved defensive setup means I’m willing to take a risk on differential Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£4.5m). 

Following Semi Ajayi’s (£4.8m) red card at Burnley, the on-loan Arsenal man shifted out to a wider attacking role, which manager Sam Allardyce has hinted we might see more of in the coming weeks. I don’t have any stats to back it up, it’s more of an eye test thing, but for just one match I’m willing to give it a go.

West Ham United v Leeds United

The second matchup I want to target involves West Ham United, who are now in the top four and have a few players tailor-made for a Bench Boost.

Opponents Leeds United have now conceded eight goals from corners this season, a league-high alongside Sheffield United. Jannik Vestergaard (£4.7m) almost added another earlier this week, and given that the Hammers approach is largely based around crossing, I’m considering Craig Dawson (£4.5m). He’s already scored two goals in 10 games this season and always carries a threat from set-pieces.

I also think Marcelo Bielsa’s side can struggle against players who run directly at them, which is why I like Jesse Lingard (£5.9m) who has looked lively since moving to East London.

Above: midfielders sorted by shots since Jesse Lingard made his West Ham United debut in Gameweek 21.

So, I know this Wildcard won’t be for everyone but I hope having read this, you can at least understand why I’ve chosen the squad I have.

Also, before I sign off, earlier this week I was fortunate enough to join fellow Pro Pundits Lateriser and Zophar again on The FPL Wire.

We talked strategy, Wildcards and captains, plus loads more.

The chat complements this column, and goes a bit deeper into some of the players and teams covered, so if you’re into that kind of thing please check it out on the link below…

I’ll update you on how it’s going next time I check in, but for now, thanks for reading and best of luck in Double Gameweek 26.

4,459 Comments Post a Comment
  1. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Really want to punt on Kdb but who would I bench.
    Raphinia or Bamford.

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      or Mee

      1. Rojo's Modern Life
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Mee

      2. DeadStarComing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Tough but I'd probably bench Mee as he is a defender.

      3. mash
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Mee, definitely. Burnley's double fixtures are tough

  2. gonzalocampos
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    GTG?

    Martinez
    Cancelo - Dias - Shaw
    Son - Bruno - Gundo - Salah - Raphina
    Kane (TC) - DCL

    Steer - Bamford - Strijk - Coufal

    1. LSK
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Y

      1. gonzalocampos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Good luck tomorrow.

  3. spursthecircus
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bamford + TAA --> Digne/Pereira + DCL for a -8 worth it?

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not for me..

  4. DeadStarComing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Evening all. Is it worth doing a -4 to do a Leeds player to a Villa player (no free hit for 29)? Thinking Leeds now have singles games where as Villa have a DGW now, a possible DGW in 28, plus they also play in 29! Leeds assets to any other team I feel is probably a no no.

    Anything like Dallas to Targett, Raphinha to Traore, Bamford to Watkins. Worth the points hit gamble?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not for me. You'll want your Leeds players in 29.

      1. DeadStarComing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Too much hokey cokey? I'm thinking I'll also have 2/3 Villa players in 29 too. It just means I get 1 or 2 extra games before then. For example, Bamford or Watkins between now and 29 is tough I think.

  5. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Uneventful weather predicted for the weekend?

    1. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      It always rains on me.

      1. Captain Scarlet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Is that because you lied when you were 17?

  6. Mr. Chimes
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you rather have

    1. Luke Shaw (sell Coufal)
    Or
    2. DCL (sell Bamford, have Kane and Watkins)

    1. toonstar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2

      1. Mr. Chimes
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        And would you play Mitchell (2 games) or Dunk?

        1. MagicMessi
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Mitchel

        2. toonstar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Tricky that one. I'd usually edge towards the 2 games player but Palace are shocking defensively and don't know if Mitchell would play both games because of PVA. If I was pushed I'd go Dunk personally.

          Actually a question for you as I have Dunk too.

          Play Dunk or Saint-Maximin?

          1. Mr. Chimes
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah I’m leaning towards Dunk too, at least he could possibly score if he concedes. In your case it’s tough, Wolve’s unbeaten in last 4 games, 1 loss in last 6. So that makes me lean towards Dunk. But ASM has that potential to nick one in. Dunk’s aerial threat and fixture on paper may be the rationale but tough call.

            1. toonstar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              I like the reasoning. Cheers and good luck

  7. MikeS
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start one Keeper:

    A. Areola
    B. Martinez

    1. toonstar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

  8. deshawn7
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Digne (TC) anyone?

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Digme is the new Baines... NBNC

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't TC a defender who has only 2 CS's this year.

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Too much stress attached to that, IMHO.

  9. _YNWA_
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) BB with Pope, Dallas, Soucek and Bamford on the bench

    or

    B) TC Kane

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn’t BB with soucek against city may as well wait for a week with better fixtures imo

  10. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hello all, who scores more up until week 29?
    A) Schmeichel (ARS, bur, bri, SHU)
    B Martinez (lee, shu, WOL, new)
    Games in caps are home games and already have Targett so Martinez would be a double up most weeks

    1. toonstar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go A for the simple reason to not double on Villa defence and Leicester's fixtures are just as good

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks! Also leaning toward Schmeichel for that reason but whispers of a Villa double in 28 got me thinking twice

  11. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    It's worth to get El Mohamady?

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nop

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I did Cressers to Digne and Pieters to El Mo earlier for a -4. Am bench-boosting. Feel pretty content with it... 🙂

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No- Cash back in training

    4. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not

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

      cheers all

    6. Tony Moon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No, Cash could play in the second game this GW.

  12. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    For hit Maddison to
    A Barnes
    B Pereira

    Thanks

    1. toonstar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely Barnes.

      1. MagicMessi
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        But guys I feel Pereira might get something with Diagne guy forward?

        1. Lord of Ings
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I'm considering diagne as well but I fear although they'll get a decent amount of chances they'll fail to convert.

          1. MagicMessi
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Yea to bet on Westbrom attack is absolutely dangerous

    3. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A because on a better team, B is a great shout nevertheless being on set pieces and good fixtures as well

      1. MagicMessi
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Also have New home the cry but Barnes is the logical shout can't decide almost price changes for Maddison drop too or don't know!

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Barnes

      1. MagicMessi
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

  13. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best option out of the lot? Some help would be much appreciated.

    A)Play Dallas or Antonio
    b) Antonio--->Watkins/Diagne(-4) and bench Dallas.

    Which looks better?

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone?

    2. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B to Watkins for me

    3. toonstar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd probably just play Dallas

  14. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who scores more this week...

    A. Dallas + Konsa

    B. Pereira + Konsa (-4)

    C. Dallas + Pereira (-4)

    1. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. indy13
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      amen brotha's

  15. Teahupo'o
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    On a wc, best trio?

    A) Dias Cancelo Son
    B) Stones Cancelo Vardy
    C) Stones Konsa KDB

    1. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. toonstar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Teahupo'o
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thank you both.

  16. Too Mane Men
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I think I’ve gone insane but is this actually viable?

    OUT: Bruno + Ings + Dallas + Cresswell + Mitchell

    >

    IN: Kane + Digne + Pereira + Reguilon + Pereira (WBA)

    -16

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No.

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bench boost??

      1. Too Mane Men
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yep

        Starting to come to my senses...

        Bruno + Ings + Cresswell + Mitchell

        Kane + Pereira + Digne + Traore

        -12

        Leaves this:

        Martinez
        Pereira Cancelo Dias Digne
        Salah Son Gundo Traore
        DCL Kane (C)

        Pope Bamford Raph Dallas BB

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      In is 4 def and out only 3?

    4. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Earlier planning required.
      No, especially if you don't have a FH for week 29.

      1. Too Mane Men
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, agreed.

        See above for revised moves.

        Thank you

        1. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Not convinced you even need to do that. - 12 removing the highest scorer in the game seems excessive.

  17. Goodfeathers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone putting the TC on Salah?

    1. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Could work, but signs point to alternatives

    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yep

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No but has my VC

    4. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      TC ? Is that a voodoo term?

    5. Wardinator
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I am, We’ll see a reaction from Liverpool, Salah is due and that Shef Utd game with their depleted defence looks at good as you can get, then anything from Chelsea is a bonus, I can see him getting a goal there against his former club

      Kane, DCL, Bruno all great options too and may beat Salah this week but personally I think Salah will win and since few will TC him its a great differential to move up the rankings

  18. GoonerGirl
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ok final, final choice tonight? Using BB no FH in 29

    A) -4 Martinez Pope
    Targett, Rudiger, Cancello Stones Dallas
    Salah Fernandes Gundogan barnes raphina
    DCL Kane Watkins

    B) -4 Martinez Pope
    Targett, Rudiger, Cancello Stones Dallas
    Salah Fernandes Gundogan barnes raphina
    DCL Kane Bamford

    C) -0
    Martinez Pope
    Digne, Rudiger, Cancello Stones Dallas
    Salah Fernandes Gundogan Son raphina
    DCL Bamford Watkins

    Thanks

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C

    2. indy13
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Tony Moon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  19. indy13
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Mee to Pereira for a hit?
    (it'd actually make me -12 this week) but each hit should be on its own merits.
    would you do it for the cost of -4 given they both have 2 games?
    I have no chips and a starting 11 of all double gameweek players

  20. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any of these worthy an extra hit? On a -4.
    A) Bamford to Watkins
    B) McCarthy to Areola

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not A - B depends on other keeper and your view on playing McCarthy in next double

      1. ooooo
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Have no back up keeper

        1. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Probably keep McCarthy then as has double in 27

  21. mash
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope
    Dias Cancelo Robertson Dallas
    Salah Fernandes Gundogan Raphinha
    DCL Bamford

    McCarthy Antonio Soucek Coufal

    2FT, 2.9 ITB, WC and TC available

    Planning to hold WC until post-GW29. I'm about to pull trigger on these moves for a -4, any reasons to hold fire and reconsider?

    Pope & Robertson & Antonio to Martinez & Reguilon & Kane (TC)

    Targett is also an option in place of Reguilon, but I want to spread the risk and also keep a couple of slots open for Traore/Grealish/Watkins later down the line.

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Seems a reasonable move but I don't like Spurs defence.

      1. mash
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I agree they're very leaky, but Reguilon at least has some potential for assists. Are there any other good alternatives at up to £5.5m that ideally have a fixture in GW29? I could look at Fulham defenders I suppose...

        1. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I prefer Tierney or Coufal but I'm not convinced I could win an argument about them vs Reguilon.

          1. mash
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I already have Coufal, but Tierney is a good option, he's so attacking! I think I'll pull trigger on it - may be a short term punt anyway with WC in a few weeks 🙂

  22. Drogba Legend
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope
    Dias - Stones - Robbo
    Salah - Bruno - Rashford - Raph - Gundo
    DCL - Bamford

    Fodder - Antonio - Chilwell - Fodder

    A) Save
    B) Bam/Antonio > Watkins
    C) Rashford > Son
    D) Chilwell > Digne/Dier/Targett
    E) Something else

    Cheers!

    1. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      D with Digne

    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C or D

  23. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    United have scored 1 goal in 6 games against the “big 6” this season.

    Bruno (c) should consider it a Single GW for them.

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      One game might just be enough considering how abysmal palace are.

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Back to basics now. They will sit back for 90 mins and trouble United

  24. Paddy Gooner
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    My bench: McCarthy, Alioski, Bamford, Chillwell

    worth BB and -4 for Chilwell > Aina ?????

    1. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Im going for aina under the radar great stats cheap as chips plays 29
      Smith rowe another one 4.3 plays loads few assists plays 29 both good for cheap bench shhhhhh

      1. Paddy Gooner
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you

  25. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How many players are people looking to have in GW29? 8 or so minimum? Was there a game that might be taken out of that GW? Villa, is it??

    1. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      12

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      10

    3. Wardinator
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      10 with a -4

  26. Public user
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    On wc,

    Shaw Salah
    Or
    Mane digne

    For Dgw?

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Does Mane still score points?

      1. Public user
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Just unlucky .

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mané Digne

    3. Wardinator
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Shaw salah

  27. Kasper the ghost keeper
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Prioritise Digne or DCL?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      DCL

    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      The one who has more than double the points of the other.

  28. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who is better?
    A. Shaw
    B. Targett
    Cheers.

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Shaw but due to fixtures over next few games Targett ( who plays blank week 29) probably the sensible option

    2. GREEN JUMPERS
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Close due to extra game (longer run), but surely Shaw since Villa are missing some key player, who knows for how long except him probably..

  29. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play Mee or Raphinha?

    Thank you!

  30. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Over 900k have transferred in Barnes! And I went Son.