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The best Neto replacements and whether FPL managers should stick with Fernandes

Sitting not far outside of the top 1k heading into the final seven Gameweeks of the season, Let’s Talk FPL’s Andy looks at a number of burning questions facing FPL managers.


Chelsea’s Defence

I think the case of Chelsea’s defence is a good example of not letting outcomes change your future decisions.

With a run of fixtures starting with West Brom and Crystal Palace, a lot of us were keen on the Blues’ backline, and rightly so: only Manchester City had conceded fewer expected goals (xG) over the season.

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  1. dragen5
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Help me bench two:
    A) Digne
    B) Christensen
    C) Saka

    1. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Digne is never captain never bench if owned

    2. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I’d play Saka

  2. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Best Neto replacement for 5.7 or under?

    A. Pereira
    B. Saka
    C. Other (comment)

    1. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A, nice differential. West Brom need to go for it so he might pop up with more goals.

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Pereira

    3. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A looks good

    4. Stewarts11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      i would be going with A

    5. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A

  3. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Any ideas here gents, I am a bit stuck?

    Martinez
    Dallas Dias Shaw
    Son Bruno Gundy Lingard
    Vardy Kane (C) Watkins

    McCarthy Raph Veltman Targett

    A) Watkins --> Iheanacho?
    B) Save FT
    C) Raph --> Periera
    D) Other?

    1. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A looks a good move

    2. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Even having Vardy and Watkins have WBA himself next week?

      + Potential DGW.

      2 main reasons I am unsure.

      1. Bucket Man
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Didn’t see Vardy in there. Would stick with it for sure. Possible DGW soon for Villa as well

        1. McSauce
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          yep agreed, mentioned above. so you think Save FT?

          1. Bucket Man
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Yep looks good

  4. el polako
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Long GW ahead of us, hate them.

    1. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Makes the wait for next gameweek shorter though

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        24 hours they almost into one, in fact, all of next GWs fixtures are closer to the final fixture this GW than those being played this weekend.

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          almost roll into one.

  5. Bucket Man
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Looks like I will have to stick with G2G and hope Cresswell isn’t out too long. Can play Fh next week.

    For now Neto to Lingard and G2G?

    Martinez
    Dias, Shaw, Rudiger
    Salah, Bruno, Mount, Gundogan, Neto*
    Kane(TC), Iheanacho
    Areola, Bamford, Cresswell, Dallas

    Would you play Cresswell for Gundo if miraculously fit?

    1. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Stick with Gundogan sorry haha

    2. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      perfect sub. GL

      1. Bucket Man
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks and you

  6. Ian Davis
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Who to sell for Lingard?:

    A) Gundo
    B) Raphinha

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A

    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Probably A

    4. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      You're chasing lost points if you bring in Lingard now, where as everyone has sold Guundo, so keeping Gundo will bizarrely be a differential

      1. Ian Davis
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah I get your point, but seems too dangerous going without Lingard now, he’s currently one of those players (like Bruno)...

  7. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Think I've decided I'm going to use my Mount spot as a bit of a punt each week. He has Brighton this week, which could be tough. So I think Mount to Moura could be worth it, although it's a -4.
    Then he could go to someone like Trossard, Saka, Pereria, Greenwood.
    Good plan?

    Mendy Forster
    TAA Alonso Shaw Veltman Holding
    Salah Bruno Jota Lingard Mount
    Kane Nacho Vydra

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Greenwood & Rashford are who i am watching

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Yep, greenwood definitely in there. Rashford too expensive but could be a decent punt

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      It's a plan at least

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Well I've not really got much to lose. It's a bit of a test of how I'd like to play next season, so might as well try it now

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          I didn't say it was a bad plan. Good luck with it.

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Good plan imo

      I'd also look at Jota as being moveable. His template status is slightly serendipitous. Had his returns in 30 and 31 been reversed (quite plausible on minutes and chances) he'd not be anything like as popular. Double Liverpool attack is mostly wishful at present.

      I'm also monitoring Greenwood, Maddison and even Bowen for those spots. Bowen has quietly out returned all the template mids bar Lingard over the last 3.

  8. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Too risky C Son & is my bench order correct?

    Mendy,
    Rüdiger, Shaw, Pereira
    Son, Sterling, Lingz, Jota, Bruno,
    Kane, Nacho

    Martinez, Watkins, Dias, Phillips,

    2.0

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Looks good. I think Kane is still the best captain option

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Whenever I go either the other hauls & this could be disastrous

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Don't over complicate matters, captain Kane. Bench order good.

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Ta

  9. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Bench one.
    a)Rudiger
    b)Coady
    c)Holding

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      C

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      RMT reckons B?, confused dot com

    4. Big Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A for me. Close one though!

    5. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      cheers all.Currently on c.

  10. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Bale + Bamford > Son + Nacho for free?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Easy

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yup

    3. Big Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      100%

    4. CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers guys, pulling the trigger

  11. NATSTER
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Who to start?

    Dias (avl)
    Dallas (LIV)
    Phillips (lee)

    1. Big Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Dias

  12. Big Hippo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Bit stuck this week!

    Martinez
    Azpi / Digne / Shaw / Dias
    Salah / Bruno / Son / Lingz
    Kane / Nacho

    (Areola / Watkins / Veltman / Lookman)

    a) SAVE
    b) Lookman > Saka (bench Digne)
    c) Lookman > Pereira (bench Digne)

    1. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      It's tough.I like both Saka and Pereira.That transfer would be your 11th player for gw33 so if Arsenal is out of the Europa League i would go with Saka else with Pereira.Traore is also a decent option to consider with better fixtures.

  13. JBG
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Start DCL or Bamford?

    1. 2OLEgend
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Bamford imo

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks, starting him for now.

  14. Rassi
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Do you think Maguire will be rested to avoid possible suspension from 10 yellows? I also have Cancelo so two pricey possible non-starters for this GW.

    1. 2OLEgend
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Don't think so.

    2. HNI
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Isnt he suspended for today Europa match as well? If yes then he will start as Manutd still need 3 wins to guarantee top 4

    3. Rassi
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks!

  15. 2OLEgend
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Shaw (BUR)
    B) Coady (SHU)
    C) Dias (AVL)

    1. CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B

    2. HNI
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      C

    3. Rassi
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Coady

    4. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B

    5. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      b

  16. HNI
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Guys does anyone know who weak is Right side flank of Sou and Eve defensively compared to centre? Need to decide TC between Son vs Kane and want to know if they rank badly in header goals conceded or from side

  17. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Jota (lee, NEW) or Greenwood (BUR, lee) for next couple?

    1. 2OLEgend
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I'd go Jota

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Cool - even if I own Salah?

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Jota. No more cups. No more international duty. Easy run in on paper. Desperate for 4th place.

      1. Haa-lala-land
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Greenwood. He's finding form finally and they will tear a Pope-less Burnley apart.
        Yes Pool will be going for it, but whether they will do it is another question

  18. Hitthewall
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Pick 3 to start this GW

    A) TAA
    B) Coady
    C) Rüdiger
    D) Coufal
    E) Holding

    1. Rassi
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      ABC

      1. 2OLEgend
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        this

    2. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yep, I'd say A, B, C

    3. dabber7
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A, B and then it gets hard, probably E

  19. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Salah Jota Bruno Mount Neto
    Vardy Kane Davis

    A) Neto - - Moura

    B) Neto + Davis - - Dendoncker + Iheanacho (-4 bench dendoncker)

    C) Vardy + Neto - - Iheanacho + Son (-4)

    1. 2OLEgend
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      C

    2. Rassi
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      C

    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      C

    4. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      C, as long as you are coping with the Blank that follows.

  20. dabber7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Please chaps, which one of my front eight do I leave on the bench?

    Salah (Leeds A) Jota (Leeds A) Son (DGW) Mount (BHA H) Jlingz (New A) Kane (DGW) Vardy (WBA H) Nacho (WBA H)

    Many thanks

    1. Rassi
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Wow, that is a head scratcher. Probably Mount.

      1. dabber7
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks. Yes it's a tough one. I guess on form it should be Vardy but I can't leave a £10+ mil striker on the bench at home to WBA. Mount is in such good form though ... but I think you're right, I suppose there is a chance that he won't even start against Brighton if he plays 90 (or longer) in the semi-final.

  21. Ranger3
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Watkins to Iheanacho for a hit ? Looks dangerous not to have him

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      For a hit, no.

  22. Igz08
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Currently starting

    TAA Pereira Coady

    With Rudi and Dias on the bench.

    Any changes?

  23. BHA_Seagull
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Creswell replacement for 5.6m?
    Current back 5
    Martinez - Sanchez
    Targett - Dunk - Dallas - Shaw - Cresswell *

    1. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Saiss or Semedo

  24. S I L V E R F O X
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Scored a healthy 68 points last week.
    To bring in Son for Double week, who do i get rid of?

    Bruno or Salah?

    Current Team

    TAA - Rudiger - Coady

    Jota - *Fernandes* - *Salah* - Lingard

    Kane - Wood - Iheanacho

    Bench: Meslier - Dias - Neto - Veltman