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So, we’re now one Gameweek into the new season and it couldn’t have gone much better with a schedule packed full of goals – 34 of them in all, to be precise. 

That in turn led to some huge Fantasy Premier League (FPL) scores, but as focus now shifts to Gameweek 2, here are some observations from the opening weekend that I found interesting and my transfer/team plans for the weekend.

KINGS OF THE CROSSES

Everton took to the wings against Southampton on Saturday afternoon, sending in crosses from all angles.

Lucas Digne (£5.5m) and Andros Townsend (£5.5m) supplied most of them, with the aim of getting the ball into the box as quickly as possible in an attempt to capitalise on Dominic Calvert-Lewin‘s (£8.0m) power in the air.

Everton’s final-third passes (successful in green) v Southampton

Calvert-Lewin’s total of five shots in the box (including three headers) wasn’t beaten by any other forward in Gameweek 1, which bodes well for his prospects ahead of a kind run of fixtures against Leeds United (a), Brighton and Hove Albion (a), Burnley (h), Aston Villa (a) and Norwich City (h).

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  1. Old Wulfrunian
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Do you think that it's worth to give so much money in defence from gw4?
    Digne/TAA/Tsimikas/Coady/Shaw

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

    3. dark91
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

    4. Old Wulfrunian
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      cheers all.

  2. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A) Lukaku + Townsend
    B) Ings + Mahrez

    1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      -4 for A

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B easily with the hit

    5. marcos11
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

  3. slamdunk
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is there a way to get Son in this team GW3,is it worth it,if so any ideas how?

    Sanchez
    Taa Tsimikas Shaw
    Salah Bruno Beneramah Mahrez
    Antonio Ings Toney

    Steele Ayling Hoever Brownhill

    Will have 2 free transfers as saving this GW and nothing itb.

    Many thanks

    1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nah, seems like it would be a bit of a sideways transfer

      1. slamdunk
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        That's what i was thinking,a week to early to ditch ings gw3 to fund mahrez to son.Salah is staying till we hear more about the internationals etc.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mahrez Ings out

    3. Rohirrims
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Salah > Son
      Ings > Vardy

    4. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mahrez to Son and Ings to cheaper forward

    5. Ericthegoat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mahrez to Son, TAA to VVD and Ings to Jimenez/Wilson for -4. Son will go up to 10.1 by GW3. VVD will almost match TAA this season imo.

  4. More Cowbell
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Hey guys,

    My current mid is Salah, Bruno, Barnes, Buendia, Brownhill

    No major issues, but wondering if having both Barnes and Buendia is a bit week?

    Roll the FT or upgrade one of them to Grealish, Benrama, Greenwood?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Roll.

    2. Ericthegoat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Roll

  5. dark91
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Start Bissouma or Smith-Rowe?
    Arsenal didn't look convincing at all and he will be transferred out next GW anyway

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Give him one last shot then. Surely he has more upside than Biss.

      1. dark91
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Facing Chelsea though but you are right thanks

    2. Ranger3
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I think ESR was their best player, he should have scored, I'm giving him another chance.. Useless to start Bissouma

      1. dark91
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yes he got in some decent positions and looked lively indeed but doesn't help when the rest are not helping.
        Will give him a final chance then before shipping
        Thanks

        1. Lord.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I recall Chelsea going to the Emirates as warm favourites last year and being sent packing, with ESR having a huge game. I don’t think it’s a bad game for him.

    3. Ericthegoat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      ESR to Mbuemo, job done

      1. dark91
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I already own Toney. And a double up on Brentford would be too risky this early

    4. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      ESR did do well in same fixture last year (with an assist of sorts for Saka's freak goal) which was the spark for Arsenal to end what was relegation form, and one of only 2 good players v Brentford - would start him ahead of a 2 pt merchant

  6. estheblessed
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    G2G? Carry over FT?

    Sanchez
    Cresswell, TAA, Shaw
    Salah, Bruno, Raphinha, Barnes
    Toney, Ings, Antonio

    Gunnarson, Tsimikas, White, Bissouma

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Save it

      1. estheblessed
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. My only worry is no city!

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I'd be more worried if I had City!

          1. estheblessed
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Home to Norwich I think they'll spank them

            1. The Knights Template
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              I don't doubt that. I doubt who will actually play. Buy some tissues, you may need them.

    2. Ericthegoat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Id be playing Tsimikas over Barnes, especially if youre backing Cresswell. Guaranteed 6 pretty much, barnes needs to score and add BPS to exceed that by anything significant - and away at W Ham....

  7. Villehaha
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Havertz to ferran torres? Worth it?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No guarantees Torres starts - could be Jesus at CF

    2. Rohirrims
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nay

    3. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not in this universe

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nope, Arsenal look a mess and he might play up top alone if Lukaku doesn't start or with him, could do well

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        *or with him up top if he starts

    5. Ericthegoat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Never

  8. Original Sin
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Gundo is definitely out for the Norwich game? Or still some chance that he plays

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Unknown unfortunately. Likely to miss is my guess.

      1. Original Sin
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Any way to know on Friday for sure?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          None.

          1. The Knights Template
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            But how valuable are 2 free trades next week? Worth a possible -0.1m in value?

    2. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It’s not like Pep is short of options even if he is fine.

  9. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez
    TAA, Shaw, Tsimikas
    Salah (c), Bruno, Barnes, Gundogan
    Toney, Antonio, Ings

    Steele, Coufal, Amartey, Gilmour

    0itb

    Gundogan will likely be leaving this week. The obvious transfer into greenwood. However I know I'm going to have to move Tsimikas on next and would probably prefer a 4.5 Def.

    Any suggestions?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Soucek the Destroyer

      1. FPLMACKEM
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        He's a good shout. Not quite sure I want to triple up on West ham though.

    2. More Cowbell
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Benrama

    3. Ericthegoat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Are you planning to WC in next 6 or so GWs. If so, total waste of transfer moving on a 4.0 defender - esp with Coufal to come in. Maybe change to Livramento/ Hoever if not WCing soon - more upside in putting .5 upfront

  10. Lord of Ings
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Would you roll the transfer?

    Sanchez
    Coufal taa shaw tsimikas
    Bruno Salah mahrez Barnes
    Ings Antonio

    Foster ayling brownhill perica*

    1. dshv
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Keep and use next week 2ft

    2. Original Sin
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Save, very good team.

  11. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Could someone please clarify the situation with Raphina and gw4? Is he definitely missing gw4 due to international duty?

    1. dshv
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I am waiting for that info also

    2. More Cowbell
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds like if he travels then he will due to 10 day quarantine.

  12. HARLEY
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any idea for my team? Use FT or SAVE FT?

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Coufal Tsimikas
    Salah(c)Fernandes Barnes Raphinha
    Ings Antonio
    (Foster Toney White Brownhill)

    1. dshv
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Save man.. i am with the same players

    2. Lord of Ings
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Play Toney for coufal and yeah,Save FT.

      1. Ninjaa
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Agree gotta play Toney

    3. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Tis an easy save

    4. Original Sin
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Save

  13. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bookies odds:
    Salah to score 1.62
    Bruno to score 2.25
    Salah to brace 4
    Bruno to brace 7

    Salah C locked for me. And yes, Bruno has more assist potential, but Salah plays at Anfield. Burnley hasn't been as good defensively as they used to be, but I'm not expecting to see hattie here either.

    Whether it's Firmino or Jota starting, I have zero idea. I just fear that Firmino has looked good, has been regular in the team for years and Klopp might give him start in front of home crowd just to boost his confidence.

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

      Thanks for that update mate. Clears that up a little, Bruno potential for assists and bonus brings it closer but I want goals goals goals.

    2. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I feel you, however, the bookies can be wrong from time to time

      1. DannyDrinkVodka
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I’m also going on the numbers and captaining Salah btw

    3. Reckoner.
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      People also forgetting, Burnley usually start the Season slowly, quite often Southampton doing the reverse!

      1. amitmishr
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        This, Southampton have a pasting written over them right now. Each of last two seasons, they have had a hammering in the early season and then tightened. They need reinforcements, vestegaard, Bertrand, ings gone. Will take some time. I am leaning towards Bruno captain. United have a swagger right now. I am expecting another 3-5 goals

    4. Riverside Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Salah C for me

  14. Ninjaa
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Keeping the same team as last week. Gtg? Bench in correct order?

    Martinez
    Shaw TAA Tsimi
    Bruno Salah Barnes Benrahma
    Antonio Toney Ings

    Foster Ayling Coufal Gilmour

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good to me

  15. Lord of Ings
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one of:-
    A)Ayling
    B)Coufal
    Who's likelier to keep a CS?

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ayling, but it's very marginal difference. Coufal is still more attacking.

    2. Ninjaa
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'd play Ayling slightly better fixture, slightly more attacking. Better chance of a clean sheet too imo

  16. Rice Krispie
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    One could only chuckle at those deciding to leave out Bruno at the beginning of the season but now I feel the time is right to sell and bring in Pogba for him. Pogba's pricewill help strengthen other positions I my squad due to the money saved. This is a move for mavericks only so unlikely many here will have the courage.

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      GL

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      One is chuckling right now!

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

      My self awareness tells me that this is not truth my friend

    4. Ninjaa
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Crazy move

    5. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      You are one of the best trolls on here

    6. Riverside Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      As a BruNO you should keep to your original strategy...until Bruno's form falters

  17. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who is ahead of Sarr, Benrahma, Grealish and Greenwood in the sub-8m midfielder range for Influence, Creativity and Threat?

    1. Riverside Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Let me know when you find out.

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I already know who it is. He was a loyal servant last season when I sent him forth into battle on many occasions.

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

      Look at the template

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Change is constant and the template is subject to it. Change is coming.

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

      I suppose it’s Raphinha?

      1. amitmishr
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        May not be nailed with internationals

        1. DannyDrinkVodka
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          An, that old chestnut…….who are the other problematic highly owned internationals?

      2. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        No but he is a fine asset. Excellent for pincer manouevres

    4. amitmishr
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sarr possibly, as others will be rotated. Greenwood would be a great prospect, liked what is saw of benrahma, bit will need to see him play vs. compact defended to see if he can be effective. Staying away from grealish as rotation and a new system are significant headwinds

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Read the statement again.

    5. Conners
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Willock?

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Nope.

    6. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      And he is only 6m.

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Souceck the destroyer by chance ?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          The Potato Knight is correct!

    7. amitmishr
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Jwp?

  18. Mufc202020
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What to do with Pepe (I know).Got him as a 1 week punt but now his values gone down. Would you:

    A) Play aganist Chelsea and see what happens
    B) Get someone in for him now and accept 0.1m loss, which so early on is basically .5m

    0.5m ITB

    Thoughts welcomed.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Play for sure and scream at the TV every time he touches the ball.

    2. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Just play him, you’ve stepped into it…..might as well hope it somehow turns to gold

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

      I would sell, already down in price and assuming he will be quiet the next 2 game weeks so could drop further. His good games start after the internationals. It's a long time to wait in my opinion.

    4. Mufc202020
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all I’ll give him another go!

    5. jia you
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      annoyed that I went with last minute but I'll just bench him in GW2

  19. Conners
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Been a lot of discussion on here recently around the difficulty of the captain pick this week.

    For those with Bruno and Salah who are also looking to bring in Son next week, I have one question....

    Who will you captain in GW4?!

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku

    2. Conners
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ha. I bet you won't.

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Tis true, tis true, you got me.

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

      Nonetheless, twas a fine reply sir. You are a jestful character indeed.

      I doff my cap to thee.

  20. kobewan
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Salah, Bruno, Benrahma, Buendia, Gundogan**

    hold or transfer out Gundogan? unfortunately, my cover is also flagged in Veltman and the other one has a tough fixture against Chelsea

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Gundogan on -55% or so on fplstatistics. Wait and see if any info pops up in the next day or two. My guess is he won't play so I'll likely frogmarch him out the door.

  21. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    With a half a million banked, choosing a Gundogan replacement here I think is a straight shootout between Grealish and Greenwood.

    The Saints defence conceded the higher XG at the weekend, United looked filthy and Greenwood looked good but obviously he carries a minutes risk. Grealish, a less known entity in the city side, but a great fixture on paper and will surely start.

    Who's your preference?

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Greenwood

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Prefer the Saints fixture but really guaranteed goals either way.

        Saints probably higher ceiling + even if there are goals both ways, Greenwood I think has a better chance of being involved. City could be anybody, not even sure how Grealish fits in atm, playing as a center midfielder

    2. Conners
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      If you have decent bench cover, it may be worth banking the transfer and trying to shoehorn Son in for next week.

      Otherwise I'd prefer Greenwood out of those two.

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'd prefer a roll ofc. Ayling could cover, but I don't think I see a CS there now anyway. Gundo will inevitably drop too.

  22. hnmfm
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any chance Veltman starts this GW? or is he 100% out

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Crikey, tis a white bear!

    2. Ranger3
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Would like to know also, annoying... Want to start him this gw

  23. footballfreak
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Tsimi was good while he lasted..robertson back in training

    1. bloodmoney
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Where did you read that?

    2. Zimo
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He'll still play GW2. Robbos only resumed light training. Then no one was starting him in GW3 anyways. So it's all good

      1. bloodmoney
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah thats what i thought. He will play after the international break is my guess.

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

      Going to be 233,523 very annoyed people if so.

      1. bloodmoney
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Haha if my first def on the bench is like last round i will not be annoyed. Had Ayling there.

  24. The Bad Seed
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Fun Question:

    Who do you wish would MISS OUT this week?

    For me it would be Shaw or Tsimikas, (And I own them both).

  25. The Bad Seed
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How does someone add a profile picture here?

  26. Axel 7
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Jota/ Benrahma +Greenwood to cover Salah's points for first few gameweeks?

    Can afford son this way as well.... Yayy/ Nayy???

  27. K4pril
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Have Gundogang at the moment, who to swap? Sarr or Soucek?
    Have benrahma and Antonio so could add Soucek for some good pass/finish
    Sarr had a good performance last week.
    Both would gave me extra £ to transfer in the future.

    I am afraid of greenwood not playing or having a bad game, can't afford Pogba since went all in GW1 and have 0 in bank...
    Do t think ferrari Torres is worth to put in...

  28. The Bad Seed
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Repost - Fun Question:

    Who do you wish would MISS OUT this week?
    For me it would be Shaw or Tsimikas, (And I own them both)

    1. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Bruno. I own him but I have 11 outfield players who want to play and his absence would be sweetly disruptive to the community 😉

      Salah would be a great alternative.

      1. The Bad Seed
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Or any of these 2 yes (I own too).

        I just came out of a BB GW1 and have 15 who play.
        So any high ownership disruption would do me more good than harm.

        And would be fun to see the community XD

  29. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    double up on eve attack if starting this gw or spread risk??