| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |
 Raya Martin
|
ARS | A |
| Up |
 Verbruggen
|
BHA | A, Vs |
| No Change |
 Suzuki
|
AVL | C, Vs |
| No Change |
 Kinsky
|
TOT | B, Vs |
| No Change |
 Trafford
|
LEE | B |
| No Change |
 Petrovic
|
BOU | B, Vs |
| No Change |
 Pickford
|
EVE | C |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |
 Gabriel Magalhães
|
ARS | A |
| Up |
 Vuskovic
|
BHA | A, Vs |
| No Change |
 De Cuyper
|
BHA | A, Vs, OoP |
| No Change |
 van Hecke
|
TOT | A, Vs |
| No Change |
 António Silva
|
BOU | A, Vs |
| No Change |
 Muharemovic
|
LEE | B |
| Down |
 Konsa Ngoyo
|
ARS | A, Rest |
| No Change |
 Tarkowski
|
EVE | C |
| Up |
 van Dijk
|
LIV | C |
| No Change |
 Gvardiol
|
MCI | C, Rest |
| No Change |
 Thomas
|
COV | C, Vs, Inj, £ |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |
 Palmer
|
CHE | B |
| No Change |
 Rogers
|
CHE | B |
| No Change |
 Tavernier
|
BOU | A, Vs |
| No Change |
 Groß
|
BHA | C, Vs |
| No Change |
 Manzambi
|
AVL | A, Vs |
| No Change |
 Gibbs-White
|
NFO | C, VsX |
| No Change |
 Mbeumo
|
MUN | B |
| No Change |
 Bruno Fernandes
|
MUN | C |
| No Change |
 Dewsbury-Hall
|
EVE | B |
| No Change |
 Odegaard
|
ARS | C |
| No Change |
 Schade
|
BRE | C |
| No Change |
 Rudoni
|
COV | A, Vs, £ |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |
 Haaland
|
MCI | A |
| No Change |
 Isak
|
LIV | A |
| No Change |
 Jackson
|
AVL | A, Vs |
| No Change |
 Evanilson
|
BOU | A, Vs |
| No Change |
 Barry
|
EVE | B |
| Down |
 Calvert-Lewin
|
LEE | C |
| No Change |
 Thiago
|
BRE | A, Sus |
| No Change |
 João Pedro
|
CHE | A, Inj |
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With Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.2m) set for a spell on the sidelines and a ban ruling Michail Antonio (£7.9m) out of Gameweek 5, many Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are unexpectedly in the market for a new forward.
At the time of writing, the pair are the two most-sold forwards in FPL, but should we be selling them, and if so, who are the best replacements?
In this, our latest Fantasy Football Scout Members article, we’ll attempt to answer those questions.
This whole xG thing seems to me like a load of bull. Some players can score and some just can't. I'd take Gray over Traore any day of the week.
But but he is due
Haha exactly!
This
So true
Respectfully disagree, it's a proven KPI that football clubs all over Europe use as a tool for recruitment.
Admittedly it's not perfect & needs to be combined with the eye test & other stats but nonetheless it's not a load of bull.
Agreed. But as you said, one must include other stats and actual gameplay into consideration and not just look at xG.
Has Ramsdale taken Leon’s spot? Or should I just get Sanchez instead on WC
I reckon most likely, however I'm not risking it also on wc
Recce james to start vs spurs?
Most likely yes
Not sure at all
I have bad memories owning semedo last year
Agreed. So frustrating to own last year.
100% this, cannot for the life of me understand why he is so popular around here.
Not that many people have had the experience of owning him.
The ability to learn from seeing others' mistakes, rather than having to make them yourself, is sadly too rare in life.
Fair call. I've been telling anyone that will listen, seems to be falling on deaf ears though.
Fixtures, nailed on and stats support they're good defensively
Flatters to deceive, so frustrating.
That was last season though. Things change.
I haven't seen anything across the first 4 matches that would indicate anything has changed.
Wolves look like a better team to me.
Hated owning him last season but he's currently in my WC draft.
I love the idea of him, but I'm having a really hard time justifying him over a 4.5 defender instead.
He's only 0.1 from christensen so can always switch to him. Heard tuchels comments that he was rested due to his international games so sounds promising
Surprised to see Shaw getting transferred out by many people (according to FPL statistics). Surely he is one to keep on WC?
For a few weeks for shaw
Would love to save 0.1m on him on WC.
People are just going for Chelsea defenders now instead of having to spend a transfer to make the change in 2 weeks.
Exactly this for me. I wanted to do Shaw to James in GW7, but had to WC this week, so makes sense to do that swap now.
Shaw probably still alright for a couple of weeks but heads are turning to Chelsea in GW7
I have a plan to bring in a Chelsea defender anyway, but I'm losing faith in United's ability to get clean sheets. Assists are no compensation if defenders can't do their bread and butter job.
So true. It's why I've ditched Shaw on WC this week.
Which option do you prefer?
a) James - Raphina - Gray
b) Rudiger - Torres - Doucoure
Leaning B.
A
A
A but Doucoure over Gray if he's going to be used the way he was in the second half against burnley.
Thanks all!
A
Anyone thinking of getting Cresswell at 5.5 instead of getting the mid-priced Mids from West Ham? I think he will get more points than the likes of Benny and Donna's, proven from previous seasons and also similar returns this season as well, that too with less cash.
Benny and Fornal*
Donna is one of the Schlupp girls isn’t she?!?
I’ve considered it but preferred some cheaper alternatives for now that is
You could be right, but West Ham players are only going one direction right now -- out of people's teams.
im done with west ham till gameweek 14, will have a look at him again then
Love Cresswell as an option. Just think that West Ham will become less attractive with Europe in the mix.
I think Cresswell is too expensive at the moment, as money is needed elsewhere.
LIV vs CRY score prediction at the weekend?
2-0
3-0
3-1
2-0
Greenwood or Jota?
Hard to choose between them. (I currently have both). I’ve had Greenwood since the start and his consistently returned.
I also think that Firmino will be back before Rashford.
Jota probably has the better short term fixtures. Greenwood fresh for the weekend.
I will stick with Greenwood until Rashford is back.
Currently on Greenwood on wc
Greenwood. He should get more minutes overall as a place up front is his to lose right now whereas Jota is second choice to Firminho. Greenwood can also play in two positions, whereas Jota is only really used in the one.
Don't forget that Liverpool do occasionally go 4-2-3-1 playing all 4 of the lads up front.
That is true, but it is rare that Klopp changes his formation as it works so well for him.
Jota is a great player to own for GW5 though.
How is Jota second choice to Firminho?
Pogba for nailed on ness, but otherwise Greenwood
Greenwood
Both
Greenwood
Greenwood
Green Bean
Have to say I'm very surprised by the unsminous Greenwood support.
Unanimous*
Undroppable form. Rested in CL.
Cue benching this weekend, but I’m looking to bring him in.
Jota has higher xG, xA, XGI, BPS baseline and easier fixtures.
Greenwood has more points.
Yeah I've owned Greenwood since the start but on WC I was looking to make the switch to Jota. Didn't expect everyone to say Greenwood.
I think its a tough call, there is something to be said for players having high confidence and being in form. Plus Greenwood has always been a deadly finisher.
But the same people that will tell you Gray is over achieving will somehow tell you Greenwood isn't.
Personally I'd back Jota.
A. Tobey to ASM
B. Benrahma to Gallaghrr/Gray
C. Both for -4
D. None..
Wanted Bamford but priced out by 0.1
B
None
All set on WC?
Sa
Taa James White Marcal
Salah Gray Raphinha
Lukaku Ronaldo Jimenez
Steer Sissoko Bissouma Livra
What's the logic of going Jimenez over a 4th good midfielder?
Not criticizing, just curious what your thought process is.
Fixtures, and he is SURELY due a good run now.
The other thing is the options below him aren't tempting and really then it's all the way down to Scarlett and the 4.5ms which means I have 13 players (Steer)
Sissoko and Bissouma much more valuable than a Scarlett in a 3 4 3
Or 4 3 3
Yeah, I agree with this. It's the main reason I've generally preferred a 3-4-3. In a pinch I trust Sissoko to get me 2 points.
DCL + Benrahma > Jimenez + Raph for -4 worth it long term?
Not for me.
I think so
I'll not take hit, looks good otherwise because of Raphina and getting rid of DCL
Depends on your bench whose coming in for DCL. If Livramento (city) or Duffy (LEI) then your sub may only get 1 or 2 points.
Both Wolves & Leeds fixtures are good for a while.
Benrahma early sub, Man U next, Europa, Rotation risk with new signing makes me consider selling this week.
Nervous about Jimenez, guessing you can't afford Bamford?
I look at hits over more than just 1GW, so I'd say yes.
I can afford Bamford but weary of the Leeds double up and the rumours regarding his niggle.
I’ve already got Antonio who will be benched in place of White this week, which leaves Allan and Livramento on the bench.
I could just go DCL > Bam/Jim and hope Benrahma comes good..
If you can wait for confirmation Bamford is fit, I prefer him to Jimenez personally.
Raphina versus Newcastle is a great entry fixture & with Benrahma issues highlighted, versus Raphina being nailed you could get 4 points back in the first week.
Not sure I'd be expecting much from your sub options, so it mitigates the risk this week.
I'm happy to take a hit if I think it has merit. Also keeps your free transfer available next week instead of booking in one of the above. Good luck either way mate. 🙂
Pull the trigger now and sell DCL for Lukaku and get Mendy (4.4) in for Allan?
or
Wait and see if Brownhill drops tonight and use him instead of Mendy as a playing 4.4?
Only one sub atm, but .1 short of the move. Could be nice if Brownhill drops, but DCL is close tonight and might drop ruining it all
Any update on Bamford ?
I’ve heard he’s considering becoming a radar operator because things are still pinging.
Seriously though no updates I believe. I think even if he felt some throbbing of his hamstring he will be fine for next game for sure
Thoughts on this 4-3-3 wc draft? Cancelo becomes James in gw7.
Sanchez
Taa cancelo Shaw semedo
Salah raph Sarr gray
Ronaldo lukaku
Steele mccarthur omo scarlett
Good, mine is similar.
4 4 2 you mean
Lol yes my bad
I'd find alternative for Semedo. Otherwise nice.
Very nice team
Thanks
What do you think of this WC draft ?
Sanchez
Trent James Rudiger Marcal (Livramento)
Salah Jota Raphinha Gray (Mendy)
Ronaldo Lukaku (Perica)
Perfect
Not bad imo
How is this under budget?
I get it within budget and 0.2 over
@krypton It’s good mate!
This team doesn't look affordable
Yeah, I come up 0.7 shy if I try to do this. I don't really get where they made all their team value that I didn't...
Antonio
Duffy
Greenwood
Jota
Lukaku
Livramento
Benrhama
Gray
This is missing one GK, right?
And perica isn't even still in the game is he?
This is fishy
Lol. Perica can be any 4.5. GK is a 4.0
any 4.5 striker of preference?
gota get one myself. on scarlett atm, might go for lower owned like street or something
I don't know of any striker that is likely to get any points. Started with Perica and now he is not in the game so can't drop 🙂
TV is 101.3 if thats helpful.
How many hit points taken?
Serious TV.
Solid but looks impossible, unaffordable
How about this:
Sanchez, Steele
TAA, Shaw, Coady, Livramento, Amartey
Salah, Pogba, Gallacher, Gray, Bissouma
Ronaldo, Lukaku, Pukki
Not too bad.
Personally Prefer extra defender over 3x 5-6m attackers.
I dont follow you now..
You have 3 attackers in the 5-6m range
Pukki
Gallagher
Gray
I prefer losing one and going to a 5.5 defender for flexibility
Not Amartey, lost his place.
Williams instead.
Yes
Sanchez, (Steele)
TAA, Shaw, White, (Duffy, Livramento)
Salah, Jota, Raphina, Benrahma, (Brownhill)
Ronaldo, Lukaku, Dennis
I'd need to take a minus 8 to get to this team. Exact cash.
OUT: Coufal, DCL, Antonio.
IN: White, Lukaku, Dennis
I was planning to wild card GW8, however I'm thinking I could potentially navigate the fixture swing with free transfers & the odd hit & save my wildcard.
I was going to stick with 2 premiums, but what are your thoughts to this 3 premiums team still playing 3,4,3?
-8 hit is quite a hit for that move.
I hear you but Livramento (city) Duffy (LEIC) Brownhill (ARSE) are likely 1-2 points if I have to play them.
With Antonio & DCL unavailable I'd have to play 2 of them.
Coufal has Man U & Leeds, I don't see a clean sheet in either, so he could be 3-4 points over 2 fixtures.
8 points doesn't seem like that much to claw back, Watford next 3 is against poor defences, so I was considering the punt.
This sets you up nicely for the coming weeks
Cheers mate.
Do Jimenez' stats justify getting him while selling DCL?
Already own Antonio & Bamford.
I'd wait until Jimenez gets more games under his belt and hits form.
Yeah i think so, and good differential. Im going with him over Bamford.
Yes
Yes, stats are very good and fixtures are excellent
Play which of the below this week as I am holding Antonio on the bench this GW?
a. Allan
b. Williams
c. Duffy
Cheers
A
A
Cheers lads
Williams first or second sub?
b or c for me.
A
What time are price changes?
another 17 min
Cheers
is Marcal losing his spot ?
To whom? I dont think Ait- Nouri
Anyone going Doucoure over Gray?
I have Gray but Doucoure seems like a more reliable pick.
I am
Yes probably
Did toney to bamford yesterday and planning a -4 benrahma out but now this bamford injury rumours forcing me to WC but resisting it as i like to WC at gw18
Don't base big decisions on rumours man.
1 transfer issue never justifies a wildcard. Bamford "maybe" totally fit. Hold off.
Out of curiosity, why wc at gw18?
plus you might get a heads up beforehand since they're the first match
Risers: Pogba (7.8) Marçal (4.6)
Fallers: McGinn (5.9) Zinchenko (5.3) Dowell (5.3) Barkley (5.3) Minamino (5.2) Clyne (4.4)
Thank you!
Thanks
Toney holds again, nice. Cheers Ragabolly.
Cheers Ragabolly. Love your work on livefpl.net BTW.
Good luck to you. Hope you're having a good season.
Thank you my friend, I think my season is going great so far 🙂
1 up, cheers dude
Don’t WC on a thin rumor. chances are he will play ( supposedly seen in training today)
Reply fail- meant for Nightfox
DCL didn't drop.
1 more day of overthinking.
On WC and as much as I like seeing Lukaku and Ronaldo up front, I feel as if Bamford (if fit) with those fixtures plus the 4.6 saving to distribute elsewhere could be better.
Team currently: 0.6itb
Sa
TAA - Rudiger - Tierney - Marcal
Salah - Gwood - Raph - Gray
Lukaku - Bamford
Bench: 4.0, Antonio, Livra, Mcarthur
Thinking when Antonio is back will be benching one of Tierney, Marcal or gray to play each week fixture depending. Any thoughts appreciated, thanks.
Sane
This makes sense
Agree, all the triple premium squads look so thin in midfield to me. The 7-8m midfielders are priced that way for a reason and the 5-6.5m guys won't keep up with them in the long run with the exception of maybe raphinha
I need to replace DCL- which looks best:
A) Bamford and Sarr
B) Jimenez and Raphina
If you can do a 2 for 1 deal that’s great!
(B I think. Trust Leeds and Wolves more than the new guys)
B because of Raphina
probably b.
I’ve got the biggest hunch to go for an Arsenal player this week.
Either Ayling > Gabriel or Benrahma > Saka/ESR.
Not sure if it’s smart but I got the vibe.
Talk me into/out of it?!
what's the 0.6 difference between Gabriel and White, the latter could even drop to 4.3.
Saka is not a bad selection, ESR has too much rotation risk.
I trust Gabriel more for baps and goal threat. But maybe White/Tomiyasu are better value options. 4.3 White would seem too good a deal to not take.
ESR being so cheap makes him less of a gamble but I do prefer Saka.
