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Benrahma, Barnes, Pogba: Who are the best mid-price midfielders for GW3?

With Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers desperately trying to squeeze in as many premium assets into their teams as possible, like Mohamed Salah (£12.6m), Bruno Fernandes (£12.1m), Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m) and Son Heung-min (£10.0m), finding the right mid-price options will be key.

So, we asked the Scout Network for their view on the best mid-price midfielders to own.

FPL Nymfria

Vestergaard injury latest as Antonio and Benrahma haul again 2

In the opening two Gameweeks Said Benrahma (£6.2m) had five goal attempts and three shots in the box, which produced two goals and two assists. As a result, he has the attention of many FPL managers, and has already risen in price twice since the season started. Although there is a lot of talk about international duty right now, and Benrahma could be affected by this, he plays Crystal Palace and Southampton in the next two Gameweeks which strengthens his appeal.

Diego Jota (£7.6m) also continues to get my attention. With four shots in the box resulting in two goals in the last two Gameweeks he has started the season well. If he continues to get game time, I think he’ll be a top scorer this season.

Kingfut

 1

Mason Greenwood (£7.6m) would be my first choice at this price point. The fact he can be utilised on the right or through the centre makes him a lot less rotation prone compared to the likes of Jota for the same price. With Marcus Rashford‘s (£9.4m) extensive layoff and Anthony Martial‘s (£7.9m) underwhelming performances, I don’t see the United starlet leaving my team anytime soon.

Raphinha (£6.5m) looks set to build on his debut season following his weekend strike at Elland Road. A proven asset in the league and one of the talismans of an exciting Leeds United team, who feels like an absolute bargain. However, I would keep an eye on the potential quarantine situation ahead of Gameweek 4 when he returns from international duty with Brazil.

FF Titans

FPL Gameweek 1: Pogba's assists, van Dijk's return and a start for £4.0m Tsimikas

Paul Pogba (£7.7m) has really impressed over his first two games for Manchester United and can be backed as a season keeper. Under Ole, he is nailed on to start and hardly miss any games when fit. Statistically, he ranks top of all midfielders in this price bracket in assists (five) and attempted assists (six). He also ranks highly in terms of shots taken and expected assists (xA). With favourable home games against Newcastle and Aston Villa coming up after the break, he is our number one pick.

Raphinha opened his account in Gameweek 2 and played a prominent role in Leeds’ draw against Everton. He also took the most shots among all the midfielders in this price range and plays in a very attacking role for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. He also takes corners and freekicks. At his current price range, he remains a good enabler, freeing up cash for very expensive (and ‘must have’) assets like Lukaku in weeks to come.

FPL Experiment Podcast

Seven-time top 10k finisher Zophar reviews the key statistics from Gameweek 1 1

One of the key aspects of this game is exploiting the fixtures. And again, we’re focusing on the opposition and this time targeting a leaky Norwich defence. Leicester have so far played a defensive Wolves side and struggled with only 10-men against a strong West Ham team. We’re expecting them to return to their expansive best against the Canaries and we’re bullish on Harvey Barnes (£7.0m) for this one. He was in great form in pre-season, he’s had a couple of games to pick up his match sharpness after his injury and this feels like a fixture where he can explode!

Greyhead

Mason Mount (£7.5m), yes it’s dull but there is nothing more reliable than Mount’s steady flow of points in a Chelsea side looking like one of the strong contenders to win the title. He plugged away with an assist and clean sheet in the first two games and is a relative certainty in the starting line up. He has a healthy shot count with six so far and he may be one to add to your team and set and forget for the season. Be dull and save yourself the headache.

Paul Pogba, La Pioche, has had storming start to the season and is my pick with five assists already to his name, a favourable run of matches and a swagger that suggests he is in the mood to continue that form. The stats also support the eye test with six chances created, six shots with five of those crucially in the box. Even though he has gone up in price to £7.7 million he still looks a bargain so invest before the Pog-Boom!

FPL Gents (Oscar)

Son injury update as Greenwood scores again and £4.0m defender Livramento impresses 4

My number one pick is Wolves’ Adama Traoré (£6.0m). He is extremely under the radar in just 1.2% of teams and seems to have generated very little buzz, despite the fact that he has had 10 shots in the first two games, generating a non-penalty xG of 1.1 which has only been bettered by Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.1m), Lukaku and Sadio Mané (£11.9m). This is despite facing two decent sides in Leicester and Spurs. Although United at home in Gameweek 3 is another tough test, Wolves’ fixtures turn for the better afterwards, not facing a side from last season’s top five until Gameweek 15.

FPL Froggies

All eyes are currently on Benrahma, and there is also the shadow of Jesse Lingard (£7.0m) on the London Stadium, but the eye test tells us that Jarrod Bowen (£6.5m) is also in great shape and that returns could be around the corner. He’s explosive, aggressive and can be selfish when needed, so we feel it will come soon.

We also like Wilfried Zaha (£7.0m). He has skills, experience, plays out-of-position, may be on penalties and is without a doubt the best player at Crystal Palace. At 7.0m, it might not be a bad idea to bet on Zaha, even if we are still unsure about Patrick Vieira’s style of play. It’s a high risk, high reward bet, but if you play FPL with an aggressive style, it’s the type of decision that could make a difference.”

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

    Tsimi to Dier?

    I can afford Reguilon but would rather a 4.5m for a few reasons.

    How nailed is Dier? At least for this weekend.

    1. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Tanganga

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

        We are convinced Tanganga is nailed?

        1. FantasyClub
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          We’ll I don’t think we all are but I am. The fans love him and he hasn’t put a foot wrong

        2. FantasyClub
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          He’s on the rise currently 87.4 for price rise

    2. kobewan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Romero will probably replace Dier or Sanchez on that Spurs defense. Is Romero 100% already?

    3. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      wouldn't go for any spurs defence tbh. Still think white and ayling are great options as is coufal

    4. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      What are your reasons? Reguilon worth the extra 0.5 for nailedness and attacking threat.

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

        Squad balance
        Saving money for use elsewhere
        This would be 4th def in a 4 4 2 but I am aiming for 3 4 3 as soon as next week

  2. FantasyFooty01
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Schmeichel
    TAA- Dias- Digne
    Fernandes- Salah- Barnes- Raphinha
    Wilson- Toney- Antonio
    Subs- Foster- White- Gilmour- Amartey
    2 FT 0.0 ITB
    Comment suggestions!
    Save Transfer again?
    Start Amartey over TAA or Dias?

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

      1000% no

      Dias all day and TAA will probably haul anyway

      1. FantasyFooty01
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers! Would you say save the 2 free transfers. Honestly can’t see anything wrong

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

          I wouldn't want your squad but sure. Save.

          1. FantasyFooty01
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            What’s wrong with it?

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

              Keeper, too much in def, Digne, Barnes, Toney and your entire bench

              Sorry

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

                Oh AND no Ings, no Son, no DCL, no Benny.

                In fact I would probably use my WC hahaha

                Yikes

                1. FantasyFooty01
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 7 months ago

                  No Son due to injury. Villa don’t look comfortable. DCL will be brought in soon and benny mightnt maintain it

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

                    Still going aren't you..

              2. FantasyFooty01
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                There’ll be changes made after gw3. But all 3 you have mentioned arguably only a matter of time before there form picks up.

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

                  You're very defensive and that's your right.

                  Sadly the reality speaks otherwise.

                  Cognitive bias.

                  It's a solid team but not one that is prime at all right now.

                  Lots of money and opportunities passing you by right now.

                  Cheers

                2. bunk_medal
                  • 14 Years
                  2 years, 7 months ago

                  For context, you're getting a lot of fairly aggressive criticism here from a person that has multiple dubious picks like Dallas in their team, no Bruno or Salah, is ranked outside the top 2 million and seems to have had a best result of 246,000 in over a decade of playing the game (and that was five years ago).

                  I wouldn't pay much attention to that, your team looks good to me and fairly future proof as you don't have many rotation risks in there.

        2. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I’d certainly be looking to use at least one transfer there, definitely not burning a FT. Digne, Barnes, Toney all red flags for me. Even a keeper downgrade for future moves, Leicester not playing well.

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Of course this is just my preference, overall it looks fine

          2. FantasyFooty01
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Leicester will pick up once vestergaard comes in. They were solid defensively all last year.

            1. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              This is true, he could have the Virgil effect

              1. FantasyFooty01
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                Likely not the Virgil effect but he’s certainly more comfortable in there than Amartey

                1. Salah’s Sonnet
                  • 12 Years
                  2 years, 7 months ago

                  Haha for sure!

    2. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      That can’t be a serious question lol

      1. FantasyFooty01
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Easy fixture tbf.

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You can't save it, you can only lose it. If nothing else, protect your tv.

      1. FantasyFooty01
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        What’s wrong with that squad? Very solid.

    4. Vlekz
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Amartey to livramento? Till vestergard plays i doubt you use double lei defence. Once he is joins, amartey loses his spot.

        1. POGON 1948
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          do this, better to build value than lose the transfer

    5. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hit the WC with 186points and 2FT used on White + Veltman.

      Gut feeling will see how it goes,sold Bruno + Mahrez + Toney > Lukaku + DCL + Raphinha and 5 more changes

      1. All about the galacticos
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        same here 189pts hit WC. 9 changes so far

        1. FFSbet.com
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Good luck,hope our old team dont outscore new one

    6. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hey guys, just a little help if you could please?

      Sanchez
      TAA - Shaw - Ayling
      ESR - Salah - Mahrez - Bruno - Benrahma
      Ings - Antonio
      ___________________________________
      Foster: Tsimikas - Amartey - Perica

      1FT, 0.9 ITB

      Have already done Barnes to Benrahma before he rose last night.
      I was going to leave it there and carry 2FT’s into the break, but with ESR dropping like a stone, and Mahrez an issue, would you move on Tsimi now to bank that 0.1 for future moves?

      I have a couple options I suppose:

      A) Just Tsimi > Livramento for free (leaves 1.0 to play with)
      B) Tsimi > Reguillon (leaves 0.0)
      C) Tsimi + Mahrez >> Livramento + Greenwood for -4? (leaves 1.4)

      Thanks muchly gents.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Just realised option B leaves no room to do Ings > DCL if I chose to.

        1. FantasyFooty01
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Maybe A. Team looks solid.

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers bud, I think banking that Tsimi rise could prove fruitful.

            1. Baps hunter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              4 minutes or less time

        2. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          B is out of the question

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Haha yeah B is a no go 🙂

            Just made the Tsimi to Liv move, was cutting it fine!

            Least now I can wait if deciding to take a hit before GW 3 even if ESR drops

      2. kobewan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        A

      3. De Gea is GOAT
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Very similar team to mine mate. Not interested in Mahrez > Son?

        I''d probably go with option C

        1. De Gea is GOAT
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Disregard. A is definitely a better option haha

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah definitely, just saw reply after I’d already posted the reasons below haha

        2. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I am most certainly interested in Mahrez to Son hehe, is Son ok and fit though yeah?
          As it stands now, I have exact funds to do Mahrez to Son

          However, this then will lock me out of doing Ings > DCL or ESR to Greenwood with the cash left from a Mahrez downgrade.

          Think I may have to go without Son ya know, eurghh

          1. De Gea is GOAT
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            I feel ya man. Those price rises are such a pain! And i completely forgot Son is a doubt atm so thanks for reminding me haha

            He's not going up in price tonight so hopefully we get some updates from Nuno soon. Could be a big haul this weekend.

            1. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              They really are, such a surge of early price rises, man they move quick ha!
              Oh should receive updates for sure from Nino, always seems a level headed manager who is just honest with no mind games. I’d love him in my team, always have in previous seasons, but I’ll have to hold off for now.

    7. tajulariff
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      If you could choose only 1 for season keeper; Salah or Fernandes?

      1. kobewan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Salah

      2. Krafty Werks
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Salah

      3. FantasyClub
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Fernandes. He’s a bps magnet.

      4. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Salah...

      5. All about the galacticos
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        salah

    8. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Do we think Son gets a price rise before the GW deadline guys? Anyone bringing him this week? Thank you!

      1. BurlingtonDriftersFC
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        He's at 93.6% on fffix, so yeah looking likely.

      2. kobewan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        95.8% 3.7k transfers needed

      3. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Nah not tonight

        1. De Gea is GOAT
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Not tonight but definitely before the deadline right? Thanks guys

      4. FantasyClub
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I don’t think tonight either

      5. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Maybe, he's been around the 90's a few days now

    9. Bruno Commando
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Trying to avoid the price drop on Barnes and White but only have 1 FT =(

      Best option?
      A) Barnes (NOR away) -> Raphinha (BUR away)
      B) White -> Livramento (likely on the bench?)
      C) Roll FT

      Sanchez
      TAA Shaw Ayling
      Salah Bruno Benrahma Greenwood Barnes*
      Antonio Ings

      Steele // White* // Tsimikas // Obafemi

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        B

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Barnes more likely to haul imo

        1. Bruno Commando
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I see. Just that his form worries me! And Raph seems to be playing better too.

      3. kobewan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        b

      4. F_Ivanovic
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I wouldn't sell either. White is still a decent option going forward - I'd want to bring him in if he was 4.4 and just not worth spending a transfer on a defender at this stage. He could easily go back up. Barnes has Norwich and still good fixtures in next 6. I sold myself this week but had 2 FT's and no benrahama otherwise I'd have kept.

        2 transfers next week will be useful

        1. Bruno Commando
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I see. Thanks for the advice! Good point on Barnes' kind upcoming fixtures!

    10. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Tsimi still being net bought (albeit not by much) per FPL stats. Legend.

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Good news, keeping for the moment. Bigger fish to fry.

      2. FantasyClub
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I think people should bank the transfer and run with it. He won’t get to 4.4 for the next .1 profit

        1. Boxwoods
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I’m not hoping for that! But as TKT suggests above, will be nice to have time to address more pressing issues before offloading him.

        2. I Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          So many saying this but it only makes sense if you have two free transfers and nothing better to do. Having an extra transfer is worth more than 0.1m in my opinion.

        3. Milk Milk Lemonade
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          100% agree. Take your win and cash out and hopefully do the same with Livaramento. It's the smart play IMO

      3. kobewan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        keeping him for 1 more week

    11. Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Which & to whom? My def. (Matip shaw amartey)

      A) white to 5.8 def. (Walker & CHE defs.)
      B) tsi to 5.4 def.

      1. kobewan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        B

        White GW5 onwards looks good for CS

    12. Taegugk Warrior
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      2FT
      A. Tsimi to Livra
      B. Tsimi + Mahrez to Livra + Reguillon

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        A

      2. Taegugk Warrior
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Sorry, Greenwod + Reguilon

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Ahhh, just A for now then and sleep on any future moves before the GW starts

      3. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        A defender and mid for two defenders?

      4. Krafty Werks
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Explain how you do B please? Def & Mid > Def & Def?

      5. Boxwoods
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Think you have a typo there.

      6. kobewan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        A.

      7. Krafty Werks
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        A

    13. Gabbiadini
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      make the transfer of tsimikas to livramento now?

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I've just done it

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Me tooooooooooo

        2. Gabbiadini
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          yep, cheers. in before the rise.

      2. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Hahaha, same question below! I think we might have to.

    14. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      If I want to ensure I make that 0.1 from Tsimi, I better make my move on Livramento now, eh? 96.8% probably not something to take a chance with.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I’d cover my back and take the transfer now yeah

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Yep done, cheers.

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            No problemo bud, I did the same a few moments ago.

      2. Gabbiadini
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yep.
        Did anyone making this same trade go to Duffy rather than Livramento?

        1. Clintymints
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          If you missed the previous Duffy rise, prob best to get Livramento

      3. kobewan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        tsimi ain't going down until he gets bench on gw3

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Not Tsimi going down I'm worried about, Livramento on the cusp of a rise.

          1. Gabbiadini
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            yes this is the reason.

            1. kobewan
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              yeah, do it. I did a Veltman to Livra and kept Tsimi for 1 more week. Get that Livra rise

          2. Clintymints
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Tomorrow or Thursday maybe even Friday, crazy he crept up to that

        2. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          It’s more about collecting that 0.1 and for future moves and risers tonight or tomorrow

    15. Pigeon
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Safe boring Raphinha pick or fun and risky Traore pick?

      1. kobewan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        safe

      2. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Raphinha all day and he's by no means boring!

        1. Pigeon
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers. Also do I bother catching Tsimi to Livramento price rise for a -8? Seems not worth it whatsoever

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

            No way

            1. Pigeon
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Grand. Transfers done then. These price rises and falls really screwing me over

              1. Clintymints
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                Screwing everyone so all good!

                Crazy changes though. SO fast.

          2. waldo666
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            I've just done it for free but wouldn't' do it for a hit.

            1. Baps hunter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              I did earlier some calculations. 0.1 tv isn't worth a hit, but .2 million is more complicated.

      3. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        No Traore

    16. Taegugk Warrior
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Any news when white will be back..?

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        After IB

        1. I Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Is this a guess or has Arteta said so?

    17. dark91
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ings -> DCl this week for -4 or do it next GW for free?
      Not only for the price rise but need to bring DCL anyway

      1. kobewan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        do in on FT, Ings got Brentford

        1. dark91
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        If you absolutely desperately need to do the move or be Locked out, then I’d probs do it, but Ings I would bet scoring more than DCL for this GW

        1. dark91
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          No I have 0.4 itb so won't be priced out
          I am not really convinced about doing the move this GW especially not for a hit so wanted other opinions
          Thanks 🙂

    18. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Madness to do a -8 after 2ft?

      DCL in is the move, but need to swap Ayling to Livramento.

      Problem is Toney probalby drops, DCL and Livaramento probably rise.

      I've .3 to spare so I should be able to afford it with 0.0 but it's only gona cost 4 more points if I do it now, and I'll save .3.

      Go for it? or wait?

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Wait.

      2. dark91
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Wait.
        -8 won't be justified with those moves for 1 week

      3. All about the galacticos
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        50/50

        1. All about the galacticos
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          long term 0.3m can come in handy

      4. GREEN JUMPERS
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Points over pounds. Wait.

      5. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Also have Sanchez and possibly Duffy playing, so not totally mad on DCL this week, but the prices are out of this world. Almost .5/.6 swing on a few players this week on my team

        And it's actually -12. I'm already on -4. If I mention -12 people usually really get a big fat no 😆

    19. GMBC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Great article!

      Given the glut of mid price forwards and midfielders with 200+ season points potential - could it make sense to invest more in this bucket (maybe with 1 premium and a premium defense). Many of whom could well match the performance of the more heralded premiums (especially if rotated through kind fixtures) and we know from many pre-season articles here that the premiums typically do no offer good value unless captained.

      Key Players that caught the eye based on GW1-2 performances and future potential:

      Forwards: DCL, Ings, Bamford, Antonio, Jimenez - All 7.5-8m, nailed, play as the focal point for their teams, great attackers, most have either reached or come close to 200 point seasons in the past.

      Elite mid-priced Midfielders: Grealish, Greenwood and Jota all play for elite teams, have the potential to match KDB, Bruno and Salah on a per minute basis. Key historical issue is around minutes but all looking like they could hold down a place this season (Jota maybe an exception). Sancho/Mahrez/Mount could also fit it this bucket as the season goes on.

      Other high potential mid-price mids: Raphinha, Alli, Benrahma (possibly Barnes).

      Raphinha seems a bargain given he is nailed and would have scored over 200+ points last year if he played the full season. The 1st 2 gameweeks are no different with everything flowing through him. (Barnes in a similar mould, though the Foxes formation and his minutes could still be in flux)

      Alli - Has strong FPL pedigree and seems to have regained his starting spot. If Kane leaves and he is on penalties he could very well hit that mark as well.

      Benrahma - Started like a house on fire, if he can keep his place his championship numbers show this is not a freak incident.

      Given the above, I'm really considering a 1 premium (rotating to ensure best captaincy).

      Eg. I could have a team of
      Sanchez
      TAA, Robbo, Dias (Shaw, Chilwell, James, Cancelo options)
      Salah, Grealish, Greenwood, Raphinha (Jota, Benrahma, Barnes, Alli Options)
      Bamford, DCL, Antonio (Ings, Jimenez rotation options)

      Bench + 0.5 in bank for rotations. 9 of these players (save GL and maybe Dias) have 200+ points potential + many rotation options.

    20. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Risers: Reguilón (5.1)

      Fallers: Sancho (9.3) Havertz (8.3) Martial (7.8) Jiménez (7.4) Iheanacho (7.3) Daka (7.3) Barnes (6.9) Bowen (6.4) Bailey (6.4) Harrison (5.9) Lo Celso (5.9) Fabio Silva (5.9) Chilwell (5.8) Costa (5.4) Zinchenko (5.4) Albrighton (5.4) Martinelli (5.4) Dervişoğlu (5.4) Shelvey (5.4) Deeney (5.4) Smith Rowe (5.4) Minamino (5.3) Arrizabalaga (4.9) Mata (4.9) Praet (4.9) Firpo (4.9) Walker-Peters (4.9) Hourihane (4.9) Areola (4.9) Semedo (4.9) Ngakia (4.4) Lewis (4.4)

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Damn you ESR, ah well, can afford the one drop.

        Cheers Raga man!

      2. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Just the 32 fallers then

      3. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Jimenez and Semedo, lovely, two of my targets drop...cheers Raga!

        1. FFSbet.com
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Yup

        2. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Jimenez yes, Semedo noooooo!

      4. Pigeon
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Hands up if you did Toney to DCL...

      5. gart888
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        No movement from Veltman, White or Livramento. I shoulda waited another day!

        1. Toonmad
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I'm waiting till Southampton line up tonight then after the game and see where I'm at to bring livramento in

      6. I Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Some good players in that list of fallers.

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Absolutely, keeping an eye on a cut price Jiminez.

        2. jia you
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Several that I'd consider if I do wildcard during the IB so very nice indeed!

      7. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers Ragabolly.

      8. House Frey Wedding Planner
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Nice one

        Glad Livra didn't rise as still undecided between him and Duffy

      9. kobewan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        DCL and Lukaku still has not rised

        Cheers

      10. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Barnes Harrison and Deeney owner here!
        to coin a popular phrase "it is what it is"

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          it is what it is, three bad picks for the opening GWs 😉

          1. FPL_Crisis
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            appreciate your kind words
            deeney was a bad bench option - barnes harrison yep going without west ham attack has killed my early rank

            1. jia you
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              yeah Barnes a bit unlucky tbf and I can't talk as I started with Pepe!

      11. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        esr ugh!

        I'll get one haul from him gw4 hopefully then bye-bye!!!

        What a stupid stupid mistake having faith in Arsenal to start

        Balogun and ESR jesus

      12. Puntillimon
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Chilwell gonna be juicy come gw7

        1. Hits from the Bong
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Not concerned that he will get the tough games and Alonso the easy ones?

          1. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            I am. But there will be also cup games etc. So perhaps there will be pattern to predict something.

      13. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        One lesson learned for next season. Planning is good but starting with players who have difficult fixtures in the beginning are serious risks for tv.

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

          Feels like the game punishes players for simply going off-template.

          1. Boxwoods
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Not if you pick the right ones. Pogba, Alonso, and James were not in anyone’s template. Flip side - Buendia has dropped in price, and while Toney and Shaw have not, owning them has not done anyone any favors.

        2. MissouriMarten
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Like Watford away for Arsenal...?

        3. MissouriMarten
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          The structure of this forum leaves a lot to be desired. You "reply" to a specific point and the reply appears several comments below the original = zero context.

      14. The White Pele
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        cheers Ragabolly

      15. Swansea Bloke
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Have Barnes Gundo and Benrahma. 2 FTs and £1m ITB. Literally no idea what to do this week. Keep Barnes for Norwich or get rid now? Change Gundo now or give another week? Change both now or take 2 FT in the break? Jesus Christ lol

    21. jia you
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Price changes really do make managers (inc me in the past) make reckless or even silly moves!

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I don't even need that as an excuse

      2. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Some folks just love a bargain

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Yes, I for example just couldn't resist the temptation 🙂

      3. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Something to think about; How many negative points would you have been willing to pay to have 101 million £ itb before gw 1?

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Sorry, wasn't meant to be here. I retry below.

      4. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Guilty

    22. gonzalocampos
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Mahrez to Son or Raphina and save 4M? (186 points so far)

      "We've double checked that Son has no problems," said an official from the Korea Football Association (KFA). "As for now, it is OK to call him up to the national squad ahead of two World Cup qualifying matches in September."

      The official said the national team's medical staff called the 29-year-old attacker on Monday and to ask if he is alright. Later in the day, the team doctor contacted his Tottenham counterpart to confirm Son's condition.

      "The Tottenham club told us that Son is OK and they would notify us of any possible problems," he said

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Depends on what you can do with the money I guess. Can't go wrong either way.

      2. GMBC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Son has the higher cieling and better short term fixtures. Raphinha better value and has amazing long term fixtures. Depending on what you do with the 4m this week or next could be the better option.

    23. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Something to think about; How many negative points would you have been willing to pay to have 101 million £ itb before gw 1?

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        not many tbh, probably take the 100 with no points loss at the start of this season as there's so much value

        1. Puntillimon
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Same here

        2. jia you
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I've always taken a lot of hits and in the season I finished top 5k I took 88 points worth! But in general too many hits rarely works out well and this season I'm trying to limit them.

          1. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            That difference is actually 25 pts now with the help of Mr hindsight.

            1. Baps hunter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Reply fail to Gabbiadini below.

              1. Gabbiadini
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                I did cover with Benrahma but yes had I had the cash this is where 1m extra would've gone.
                I definitely tried to free up $ but I simply couldn't in the end. And I went without and still without.

      2. Gabbiadini
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        quite a few, would've got me Toney to Antonio.

      3. kringe
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I would start on 100 with no minus points.
        It wouldnt change anything having 101. Most would still end up making the same transfers in and out to catch price rises and drops, except now starting of on minus points.

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Yes but as the season goes on, managers are going to have different tv. As mentioned here that one million is the difference between Antonio and Toney. I had Antonio, but couldn't afford Raphinha so I started with Harrison. So tv is worth something.

          1. Vlekz
              2 years, 7 months ago

              For every Antonio there is a Wilson/jiminez and for every Harrison there is a benrahma.
              At the start of the season it's more of a lottery so no minus points but with more data I would prefer a higher TV at a cost of few hits.

      4. Gabbiadini
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Ayling (Burnley)
        Amartey (Norwich)
        Livramento (Newcastle)

        Firstly, who to field as my 3rd defender in GW3?
        Secondly, all three players' fixtures swing annoyingly in GW4,

        Ayling (Liverpool)
        Amartey (Man City)
        Southampton (West Ham)

        Field one of these players or target an Amartey upgrade (Vestergaard returning), can potentially get to 4.9 with an Ings downgrade?

      5. Puntillimon
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Bit the bullet on barnes price drop. Now there’s no need to tinker till next week 🙂

        1. Gabbiadini
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          to whom?

          1. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            He kept Barnes. I ditched him for Benrahma, but kept Harrison who at least has potential to recover.

      6. cfreel
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Who will score the most over the next 4 GW's?

        A) Son + DCL (Would require a -4)
        B) Son + Dennis
        C) Benrahma + DCL

        1. Puntillimon
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          C

        2. I Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          C

        3. Fortune
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          really likes C

        4. Sanchit
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          A easily

      7. Fortune
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        any help fellas??

        with 2ft and 2m itb
        a. tsimi > livramento, play ayling in 4-4-2
        b. gilmour > traore/gray, play 3-5-2 (saw that traore has really good stats but poor conversion)

        team is like this
        sanchez
        taa - shaw - cresswell - ayling - (tsimi)
        salah - bruno - green - benny - (gilmour)
        ings - antonio - (scarlett)

        1. Keep Calm and Play On
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          A looks good

      8. Sz21
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        1. Salah-> Fernandes to captain for 2 weeks.
        2. Barnes-> Raphinha.
        3. Saving the ft are some options I am considering.
        Anything standing out?
        Probably facing a WC in GW 4 to do some proper restructuring.

        Sanchez
        Pereira, TAA, Coufal.
        Salah, Benrahma, Greenwood, Barnes.
        Wilson, Ings, Antonio.
        Bachmann, Shaw, Bissouma, Tsimikas.
        2.9m, ITB, 1ft

        1. Keep Calm and Play On
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          If you’re planning to WC in gw4 than A isn’t bad but the team looks good I would think about saving

        2. Fortune
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I would save, and see if WC really is needed...
          GW 7 seems like a better time to WC

      9. Keep Calm and Play On
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Mahrez Toney Veltman to DCL Raphinha Livramento for -4?

        Leaves me with money ITB to downgrade Jota and get Lukaku in a week or two

        1. Fortune
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          your question makes me wonder if raph are firmino confirmed staying in England during IB.

        2. Gabbiadini
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          not for me.

        3. Vlekz
            2 years, 7 months ago

            I would if mahrez looks like he won't play this week

        4. LucasMoregametime
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          A) Barnes and bamford
          B) dele/ESR and Jesus/DCL
          Thoughts on which combo is best

        5. Joyce1998
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Fill the missing spaces

          A- Antonio + 4.5
          or
          B- Jota/Mount + 4.5

          Raya/Gunnar
          Taa, Shaw, Dier, Mings, Livaramento
          Salah, Bruno, Raphina, Benrahma ,,,,,,,,
          Ings, DCL,,,,,,,,,

          Thank you

          1. The White Pele
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            A

          2. Keep Calm and Play On
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Great looking team, I like A

          3. Gabbiadini
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            This a WC or trades?

        6. LucasMoregametime
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Sorry to post again.
          A) Barnes and bamford
          B) Raph and DCL/Jesus

          1. Gabbiadini
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            b with dcl

          2. Keep Calm and Play On
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            B with DCL