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Fabianski and Phillips fit to start as West Ham face Leeds

West Ham United will attempt to once again reduce the gap between themselves and a UEFA Champions League qualification spot to two points when they face Leeds United in east London tonight.

Kick-off at the London Stadium is at 20:00 GMT.

Chelsea were victorious over Everton in the early-evening fixture, leaving the Hammers five points adrift with two games in hand.

West Ham have won seven of their 10 Premier League matches this calendar year, scoring 17 goals in the process; only the two Manchester clubs have netted more.

Inconsistency has dogged Leeds’ otherwise commendable first season back in the top flight, with Marcelo Bielsa’s troops unable to string together more than two wins on the bounce.

There is plenty of interest in this fixture from a Fantasy perspective, with three players on each side owned by 10% of FPL bosses or more.

Patrick Bamford (£6.8m) features in more than one in two Fantasy squads going into tonight’s game, while Aaron Cresswell (£5.8m) remains FPL’s most-owned defender.

On the team news front, there are two changes for the hosts.

Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski (£5.0m) is fit again and replaces stand-in Darren Randolph (£4.3m), who himself is unavailable through injury.

Said Benrahma (£6.0m) comes in for Ben Johnson (£3.9m) as the Hammers change shape to a back four.

Bielsa has made only one alteration following his side’s defeat by Aston Villa last time out.

Kalvin Phillips (£4.9m) is back following his recent lay-off, replacing budget FPL defender Pascal Struijk (£4.0m) in the middle of the park.


Leeds United XI: Meslier, Ayling, Llorente, Cooper, Dallas, Phillips, Costa, Roberts, Klich, Raphinha, Bamford.

West Ham XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Diop, Dawson, Cresswell, Soucek, Rice, Fornals, Lingard, Benrahma, Antonio.

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  1. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Remember getting Coufal for his attacking threat lol

    1. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Haha! That's why I got him. But I'll take the 6 points.

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Me to mate, just funny how he never delivers any attacking points

        1. jdp219
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I think he got me an assist once. Maybe.

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

      Yeah, with hindsight Cresswell is well worth the extra

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

      Greed is the third deadly sin.

    4. Athletico Underachieving
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He almost got the assist at city but lingard scuffed his finish which Antonio then turned in.

      But yeah, overall he’s very much defence first!

  2. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Salah, Barnes > Bale, Son for free? Already have Kane.

    Is bringing both in too risky with EL on Thursday? Someone bound to rest, you think?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Triple up seems a bit too much. I expect Bale to be rested for the Europa game.

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

      I'd wait for sure

  3. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Looking for some suggestions. Barnes, Salah and DCL are an issue.

    WC31 FH33

    1FT 2.6itb
    Martinez
    Cancelo Stones Digne Cresswell
    Gundo Raphinha Son Salah
    Kane DCL
    (Pope Bamford Holding Barnes)

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

      How many FTs do you have this week?

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        1FT 2.6itb

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

          Can you do Barnes to Bale for free.

          Seems like a dream move

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Yup exact amount

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

              Wow!!! It’s. a no brainer. Make the move ASAP buddy!!

              1. Tonyawesome69
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Haha Spurs do have an Europa game on Thursday. I won't be making early transfers

    2. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Barnes > Mount is the first thought.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Mount looks a great option. I will be jumping on 30/31 onwards

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

      Total lack of premium options if you've got three City and want to plan for 29.
      Aubameyang?
      Grealish if he's fit.
      Bale?
      I'm trying to solve similar problems and lacking inspiration

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Not many premium options are proving their worth. Salah to Auba is a punt I'm looking into in 29. I would rather wait and see Grealish play a game first before bringing him in - don't trust smiths comments. I think triple spurs attack is a bit much. Should've brought in Bale instead of Son

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

          I agree. But where else do you go if you want players for 29?

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah it's a tough one. Not many great options. Another option is Saka. He is looking great and getting good chances

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

              Yeah. Almost did Barnes to Saka this week but decided to roll and play DCL. Don't think I'd do it for 28 tho

              1. Tonyawesome69
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Ancelotti changing his tactics has ruined DCL is a FPL pick. I'm glad I never took the hit to bring Antonio in for him. On paper he has decent fixtures in 28 against Burnley. Saka could still be a good pick for the London Derby

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

                  I did the hit for DCL. Had actually paid off Vs keeping Bamford. Might as well keep him until 30

    4. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Barnes => Bale if you fancy a triple up

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

        This!!!

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        How do you see the ARS TOT game going at the weekend?

        1. The Ilfordian
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Depends which Arsenal turns up. Spurs clearly on form but Arsenal motivated in local derby, wanting revenge at home for 2-0 defeat in reverse match, with players playing at their best and I could see Arsenal sneaking a 2-1 win

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            If Arsenal start Luiz and Xhaka then there's definitely a mistake waiting to happen

            1. The Ilfordian
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Haha Bale G Xhaka A

  4. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who to bench next week

    A. Antonio (Man U)
    B. Watkins (New)..

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If Grealish is still out then bench Watkins

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

        Surely Watkins can score at Newcastle.

        Surely.....

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          i am hoping so

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

            Thanks

  5. mr. inconspicuous
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If you have 2 FTs and they play your free hit do you lose your 2 FTs?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

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

      You will come out of FT with just one so lose second transfer

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

        * FH

        1. mr. inconspicuous
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Ok thanks

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

    Not wildly happy with team for 28 but do have 8 players for 29. WC in 30/31. Any moves you think worth making (Salah to Bale or Cancelo to Konsa in mind) or carry transfer and potentially get 2 additional players for 29?

    Martinez
    Cancelo Dias Digne
    Salah Son Gundogan Raphinha
    Kane (c) DCL Watkins

    Pope Coufal Dallas Lingard

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

      Save ft is the logic move.If Gundogan gets 90 minutes vs Sou would you consider to sell him?

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

        Yes- would have 7.7 m so if Grealish fit would be move might make.

  7. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How come so many on here are convinced that De Bruyne won't start on Wednesday?

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

      It’s all hear say mate. Don’t take notice

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Guessing Pep.. sure to fail

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

      3x90 minutes for someone back from long term injury suggests a rest may be "due".

    4. 3 A
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Y?

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

    OR 125k 1FT 0.6m itb

    Would you change anything here for gw28?
    Hoping to roll a transfer for gw29/30. Wc in 31

    Who would you prioritize for gw29 of this lot?

    Martinez
    Dias Stones AWB
    Salah Bruno Son Gundo Raph
    Kane Antonio
    Areola Bamford Coufal Mitchell

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      roll and have 2FT to make moves next week.

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

        What would you change for 29?
        Not ideal having 2x Spurs vs Martinez or 2x Leeds vs Areola

        Possibly Raph or Gund for Lingard
        Stones for Creswell

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

          There are only four games, and no one is investing in BRI or NEW attacks, so pretty likely you'll have defenders Vs attackers with any combination

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

            Might be worth keeping a freebie for gw30 then before wc31
            Just play 7/8 in 29

        2. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          No its not ideal but thats a BGW for you. Creswell is a good shout. Maybe Ars boys worth considering.

        3. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Areola a better pick in 29 I suspect. Might well use a transfer then to get him in.

          If you're WC31 then Brighton defence in 29 could be sensible.

  9. The White Pele
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    start:
    A Raphinha (che H)
    B) Antonio (Mun A)

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Antonio

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’m off Antonio after that.. didn’t look good at all

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        same. was going to bring in but looking at Maja now lol

      2. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Disappointing for sure but I still rate him as the pick of the budget options - at least until the wheels come off at WH and I'm not sure that's happening.

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          They dominated in the box against a weak def, had monopoly on set pieces and Antonio played 90 minutes.... without even having a dangerous touch or looking close to shooting

          At least Watkins is running all over the pitch desperately trying to make a yard to shoot...

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Raphinha at home

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Overthinking. The at home part is tricky - they're playing on a bog right now.

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I didn't even think

  10. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What do we think about the Mount benching? Surely won't be happening again anytime soon?

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Rest

      1. Utopsis
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        This

  11. Gringo Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    what would you do here, 2FT 0.0 ITB

    Martinez/Fabri
    Cancelo/Dias/Shaw/Rudiger/Dallas
    Bruno/Salah/Gundo/Raphinha/Son
    Kane/Watkins/Bamford

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Use 1 FT for any punt, 2FT ready for GW29. Popular move Salah > Bale, but am not convinced. Salah > Mount?

  12. The FPL Units
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Maja to unleash in BGW29 against Leeds?

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

      Funny how the talk was always about Leeds having the best fixture. Slowly dawning on us Fulham look tidier and tidier each week.

      Not a bad punt

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        think I will do it. Allows me to bring Bale in with no hit.

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would not underestimate LEE

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        agree Leeds can explode. But they are leaky.

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Bad defending set-pieces today, Lookman I prefer

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Think the one to get is Anderson - 15 pointer possibility. That's their weakness - in the air.

  13. Bart82
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Wc team

    Martinez/Button
    Dallas/Shaw/Cresswel/Veltman/Aina
    Bruno/Lindgard/Bale/Son/Raphina
    Bale/Antonio/Bamford

    3.5 in bank and 2FT for 30GW to pick Stones, Azpi or KDB and Rudiger, or ...

    GTG?

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

      Why have you gone for Antonio but not Watkins?

      1. Bart82
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Antonio to Watkins?

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2 bales in there bud

      1. Bart82
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Bamford is second)

        1. Bart82
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Kane)))

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

        Helps when one inevitably breaks

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

      Think you need to bale out one Bale for Kane but generally ok for next 2/3 weeks- come fixture swing in 31 you may want some Liverpool Wolves Arsenal and Chelsea in there- do you need to WC now?

      1. Bart82
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        yep, only 2 to BGW...

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

    This week the OR25 guy before the week started decided to TC Antonio. Brave man. Didn't work sadly.

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looked like a great fixture for him; hit him in myself

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      got the downside

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

      I said it earlier this week, Antonio has never hit double figures this season. Seems to not over-exert himself in games.

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        It’s a fitness issue imo

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

          I agree

  15. mr messi
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender who plays in gw28 and 29? Dunk?

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

      veltman

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Regullion maybe

  16. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start Rudiger or Veltman?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Rudi. Bha seem to invent ways to concede.

    2. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Veltman. Rudiger enjoys scoring OGs

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

    DCL quite clueless.

    Getting tempted to do Salah + DCL > Kane + Saka -4...

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      yep thinking to get rid this week DCL Barnes => Maja Bale

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yup I would do those moves. Ancelotti changing his role has ruined him as a FPL pick.

      1. SEXY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Is he playing a different position now then?

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Rich forward as a second striker instead of wider; not even sure what donkey is doing up there

          1. SEXY SALAH
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Ah ok thanks

          2. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            This. DCL no longer a focal point in the attack and looks lost in a front two. I think I seen a stat saying he had the fewest touches out of all the players in the game today

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

      His performance was really poor today but Burnley next is a good game.Kane on the other hand could smash it again.It's tough.

    4. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn’t lose Salah. Liverpool will surely bounce back and he’ll be amongst the goals. Try bringing in Kane some other way. Saka is not a priority

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

        There is no other way. At least there's no other way I like.

    5. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      🙂

      Pretty sure that's the move on your set up.

  18. CoracAld2831
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would this be a good team for GW29?

    Areola
    Dunk-Dallas-Cresswell
    Aubameyang-Raphinha-Son-Soucek
    Bamford-Antonio-Watkins

    Johnstone-Digne-Cancelo-De Bruyne

    1. CoracAld2831
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not made the transfers yet as i am waiting until Thursday night for possible late injuries.

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

        Wow!!! You have put my team to shame mate

        1. CoracAld2831
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I have to take a -8 for GW28 to get 11 though.

          Gundo, Mee and Salah to Raph, Dunk and Auba.

        2. CoracAld2831
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks.

  19. SEXY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    So tonight was the scouting opportunity to choose between Antonio and DCL, but I’m none the wiser!

    Saw the West Ham game, how did DCL look?

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Terrible

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Put it this way, I lost DCL to Antonio for a hit and I still feel like I got the better player after watching the Leeds match

        Says it all really

        1. SEXY SALAH
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Crazy, so hot and cold DCL is!

        2. SEXY SALAH
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I might just let Ings rot on the bench and make moves elsewhere!

          1. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            It’s Russian roulette with the cheapies atm

    2. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If DCL was 6.0m, I would still not have him in my team

      1. SEXY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        :O

  20. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this team -

    ——————Areola——————
    ——-Veltman Dias Stones——-
    —Bruno Salah Gundo Son Bale—
    ———--Antonio Kane———-
    Bench: Forster, Watkins, Lowton, Struijk

    0.0ITB, 0FT.

    1. CoracAld2831
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good.

      Any plans for transfers for GW29?

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

        Might do Lowton to Ayling. What do you think?

        1. CoracAld2831
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, sounds good.

          Or maybe White to double up Brighton against a currently weak looking Newcastle?

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

            Thanks mate. I’ve thought about this but need a defender with a good GW30 fixture. Leeds face SHU, which looks good on paper

            1. The Suspended One
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Has to be Dallas doesn’t it?

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

                Can’t afford him

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

    Losing Barnes, Salah and one of Cancelo/Gundo to get 10 in 29.

    Keeping City for 28 and 2FT means probably need to do Salah to Son as can't afford much extra to upgrade Barnes.

    One last chance for Salah?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      i am keeping Salah fwiw

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’m making zero transfers based on recent history; normal service to resume

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

        Feel I've gotta use one this week. Otherwise it's essentially one less player for 29 and with my WC I am willing to be punty about it

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Have 2 ft?

    3. CoracAld2831
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes.

      But personally i will get rid of him for GW29 purposes.

      1. CoracAld2831
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Before GW29 deadline of course.

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Salah to Son is a no brainer for 29. Not sure if its worth doing the transfer one GW earlier

      1. Red dev
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I am thinking bale instead. Lower ownership higher reward

        1. CoracAld2831
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I really Bale in my team, but i would have to take -12 to get him (i am going for 11 starting on GW29) and i am not sure it's worth it.

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

    Really need captain Gundogan to start on wed. Dias and Stones too would be helpful.

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      this

    2. Gemma817
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Exact three City players I own and same captain too. Really do need them. 2 points below safety score, looking at my first red in 7 GWs.

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

        THIS

    3. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Have the same issue. Getting wrecked in my mini league this week. Only just above the safety score.

  23. Bart82
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bamford-Watkins-Antonio

    pick 2 for next 2-3 GW. Other forward is Kane

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B + W

    2. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      W + A

    3. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Maupay for the BMW

    4. CoracAld2831
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bamford.

      1. CoracAld2831
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        And Watkins.

    5. Gemma817
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A+B

  24. Gemma817
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    This is my team for GW28 with no FH for GW 29. ITB: 1.7m

    Martinez
    Stones, Dier, Digne
    Gundo, Son, Salah (c), Raph, Saka
    Kane, DCL

    Bench: Pope, Bamford, Konsa, Dier

    Any changes? Or roll for 29 and makeover with 2 FTs?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Start Konsa ahead of Dier. I can't see villa conceding to Newcastle. Roll the FT

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Wait you have Dier twice in your team

      2. Gemma817
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I'm sorry. The other Dier in the starting XI is actually Dias. Should I still start Konsa over anyone?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          That's a tough one. I probably would start Konsa ahead of DCL.

  25. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is this enough for 29? 8 in total.

    Areola (Martinez bench)
    Coufal Dunk
    Son Raphinha
    Kane Watkins Bamford

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Why not...Got the good ones at least

      1. Rains of Castamere
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. No WC so don't want to load up on rubbish. Could use FH but it would effectively be for 3 players so feels a bit unnecessary

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I still have FH and I’m waiting also

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yup don't see why not.

  26. ratski
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What's the best option between burn and veltman ? The later is 0.1m more. Long terms prospects are they nailed etc ?

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Veltman seems more nailed especially as Lamptey is out for the season

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Veltman - See stats in the link and Lamptey has had an injury setback so should be nailed for a while

      https://twitter.com/FPL_Swe/status/1368119752430878725?s=19

      1. ratski
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, so we don't think burns will be in the first xi for much longer ?

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

      With Lamptey out for season Veltman pretty much nailed I think

    4. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Veltman is a far superior choice than Burn

  27. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is this enough for BGW29? 8 1/2 in total

    ————Areola————
    -Veltman Ayling Struijk*-
    ———-Son Bale———-
    -Watkins Kane Antonio-

    1. ratski
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Isn't struijk time now limited? I've looking at swapping out for burn or veltman (see post above)

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

        Yeah hence there is an asterisk next to his name and makes up the point five of the 8.5 total

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Is this with FTs?

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

        Yeah, why? It’s no good?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Just wanted to know if hit would be taken or not. It is OK. You have covered the mid and fwds well enough. Defence isn't great. Preferably Cresswell and Dallas would be the better pick for 29

  28. FPL_WILDCARD
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Lloris, Cancelo & Barnes to Areola, Dawson and Bale for -4?

  29. The Ilfordian
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    So talk is understandably about Bale, Auba, Bruno, Kale but none of them have got easy games coming up. Trying to predict some of the picks for GW28, Leicester have SHU - how about Tielemans, West Brom against Palace - Zaha, Diagne, Bartley?, Richarlison against a fragile Burnley back line and its Villa with the nice Newcastle fixture (think Traore is fit again and what about a surprise showing from Grealish for another double digit haul).

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

      Are your suggestions for real or is this a wind up mate?

      1. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Wind up!!!! This is the result of several minutes of research and speculation.

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

          Thanks. You had me worried for a second.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I like the Tielemanz pick. He has taken the responsibility to make things happen and is in a bit of form. I can see Diagne getting something against Palace. He was unfortunate not to get something in the newcastle game

      1. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, I'm seriously tempted by Tielemans. Easy swap for Neto and Shef Utd look sunk. Problem is a couple of difficult fixtures for Leicester following the blank. Given the poor results from the popular striker options (Kane aside), I'm thinking one of Diagne, Benteke, Maja might get a few goals in the next few weeks

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

      I have Traore and a little bit of sick comes in my mouth when I see him there

      1. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Really. I had him pencilled in for my BGW team but he’s not really lived up to his promise. Will probably keep looking.

  30. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on Gundo? Time to move on? Silly to lose him this week?

    I've done quite nicely backing Fulham defence to hold up recently. In a way it will be easier to ditch him if he plays tomorrow and doesn't especially feature again.

    He's still value of course but his slot in my set up is now earmarked for Mount I think with the other two midfield slots going to form mids - he's marginal there.

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Still great value and was getting chances from inside the box in the last game. Easy keep for me

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah that makes sense of course and is I suppose logically right. But the one I'm eying up is Bale - especially for the next 3.

        I see two great fixtures there as Villa look fairly ropey in defence to me. And the noises from Mou make him feel instrumental to Spurs attack. He's going to be getting a large part of the action. Gundo is getting chances but seems much more peripheral to City than he was a couple of weeks back.

        I'd have no problem getting Gundo back in 31 - despite 33.

        Need to recheck that Manchester derby.