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Mark Sutherns is back alongside Andy on the eve of Gameweek 5 to reveal his latest thoughts and Fantasy Premier League (FPL) line-up over on our YouTube channel.

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In this latest episode, Andy and the FPL BlackBox co-host look ahead to Friday’s evening deadline and the opening Gameweek clash between Newcastle United and Leeds United. Though, at the time of recording, the pair have both turned their backs on Marcelo Bielsa’s much-fancied attack.

The Michail Antonio (£7.9m) decision dominates the early exchanges, while Mark lends his thoughts on replacements for the stricken Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.2m).

Mark offers a positive review of Andy’s 4-5-1 but is left doubting his own captaincy decision when it’s suggested that Romelu Lukaku (£11.6m) could even outstrip the overwhelming armband favourite, Mohamed Salah (12.5m)

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  1. Nightf0x
    5 years, 1 month ago

    which?

    a) white play benrhama bench
    b) benrhma -4 to sarr(have sisoko starting) traore gray docoure raphinha(have bamford)
    c) amarety/white -4 to coady bench benrhma

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      5 years, 1 month ago

      a

  2. Lignja
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez
    Taa, Shaw, White, Coady
    Salah, Jota, Grealish, Raphina, Benrahma
    Ronaldo

    Antonio, Amartey, 4.5

    A. Save ft
    B. Amartey to Wiliams

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      5 years, 1 month ago

      a

  3. Avery
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Think Torres will start or come on as a sub?
    A. Start - 90 mins
    B. Start - 60 mins
    C. Sub on at 60 mins
    D. Rested

    1. ZTF
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It’s a lottery. Not D

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      5 years, 1 month ago

      lets say c

  4. MagnaLepus
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this WC team?:

    Sanchez, Steele
    TAA, Marcal, Livramento, Williams, Duffy
    Salah, Jota, Raphina, Gray, Sissoko,
    Jesus, Bamford, Ronaldo

    Better off with Lukaku in front line and upgrade a def? Or keep as is and for GW7 can switch Ronaldo and an existing def to Lukaku and chelsea def?

    🙂

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Keep. Nice to see something different with Jesus

  5. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Benrahma to Raphinha?

    Sanchez - Steele
    TAA - Shaw - Coufal - Ayling - Livramento
    Salah - Greenwood - Jota - Benrhahma - Gilmour
    Ronaldo - Antonio - Toney?

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      5 years, 1 month ago

      yes

    2. Pops15
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I essentially have the exact same team with 1 ft. I'm either making the Ben to Raph move this week or holding and looking to move Toney out next week with 2 moves

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

    Evening all! Looking for a sanity check before I hit confirm... current team is:

    Sanchez

    TAA Shaw Veltman Ayling
    Salah Jota Raphinha Benrahma
    Ronaldo Ings

    Foster Brownhill Livramento Antonio*

    1FT, 0.1 in bank, WC available, possibly for use in GW7

    A) Ings to Bamford
    B) Ings to Jimenez
    C) Save FT

    Hovering over confirming on A, would you say it's the best option?

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldnt double up on Leeds, even with those fix so I would say go Jimmy or save

      1. mash
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. Yep, doubling on Leeds attack is definitely a concern! I suppose I'm a bit hesitant on Jimenez as well, as he seems to be playing a different kind of role compared to pre-injury. More mulling over required here!

        1. iL PiStOlErO
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Also true about Jimmy. Then maybe C and have 2ft next gw. You have good team. Also if you can answer my post under.

      2. Amans94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Never fully understand the double up argument, shouldn't you just assess each player in their own position?

        I'd argue Raphinha is the best 6.5m mid and Bamford (with no DCL or Antonio) is the best 8m forward, does it matter so much that they play for the same team? Both have good fixtures.

        1. mash
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          5 years, 1 month ago

          It's a good point, they do need to be assessed as individual options. I think my concern was whether the raft of defensive injuries Leeds have will affect their attacking prospects, given how rigidly Bielsa applies his systems.

          That said... I did end up hitting confirm on my option A!

        2. klopptimusprime
          5 years, 1 month ago

          people just compensating for risk

          I've doubled up on Bamf + Raph so see how we go

          1. masewindu
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I have to decide on Dallas or Ayling to start v Newcastle?

  7. iL PiStOlErO
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Shaw Coufal White Livra
    Salah Bruno Mahrez Maddison Bisso
    Antonio Ings Scarlett

    0itb, 2ft

    Asking one last time. Currently at B, just to see if people agree. Choose one, all for -4:

    A) Bruno+Maddison+Ings to Pogba+Raph+Kaku

    B) Bruno+Maddison+Ings to Jota+Raph+CR7

    C) Mahrez+Maddison+Ings to some 4.5mid+Torres+Kaku

    Cheers and have a great week all.

    1. ScottyMaz12
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. mash
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A looks best to me from those options

    3. Khark
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

  8. Hulk Smash
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Best Torres replacements from next week up to 8.2m?

    (Not Salah, Jota, Raphinha)

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Pogba

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Everton mid (NOR) and free up some moolah... 😎

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yup Gray 🙂

    3. iL PiStOlErO
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Pogbz or Grealish if you still want city

    4. ScottyMaz12
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Probably Pogba for now, agreed

  9. Big_Andy_GAWA
    5 years, 1 month ago

    On previous thread:

    Wolves defenders: chat to me!

    Is this Marçel chap completely nailed? (Havent watched them at all this season). Perhaps others' turn to provide the points? Coady likes the bonus system and is nailed. Saiss pretty dangerous from set plays. Hmmm...

    Thoughts...? 🙂

    1. Casual Player
      5 years, 1 month ago

      My unpopular opinion yesterday was Kilman > Coady for best 4.5 DEF

      More goal threat than Coady, logging similar to Coady on BPS

  10. ScottyMaz12
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Repost as caught at end of previous article;

    Any views on which is the best option here please folks? Fairly sure on keeping Antonio. £1.3m ITB, 1FT:

    Sanchez
    TAA, Shaw, White, Ayling (Tsimikas)
    Salah, Greenwood, Torres, Benrahma (Brownhill)
    Ronaldo, Toney (Antonio)

    a) Benrahma/Toney > Raphinha/Jimenez (-4)
    b) Same two out > Gray/Bamford (-4)
    c) Avoid the hit and just do one transfer/none

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      5 years, 1 month ago

      C with just Ben to Raph

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I would not do A or B yet until some action from Bamford and Jimmy.

      If anything, I would do Brownhill to Gray and go 352 and then make a plan to get rid of Toney the following week. Broja may get a game for Soton this weekend and only 5.0, could be a decent enabler.

    4. Joggers Nipple
      5 years, 1 month ago

      a

    5. ScottyMaz12
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mixed bag! Thanks all for replying. Interesting suggestion Foo Fighter, hadn't spotted that option

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

    GW-5 - 0.3 bank - WC
    Sanchez/Steele
    TAA/Alonso/Marcal/Duffy/Livramento
    Salah/Greenwood/Gallager/Gray/Sarr
    Lukaku/Ronaldo/Scarlett

    On WC - last little tweak maybe

    Alonso/Sarr - 0.3 bank (as is)
    or
    Rudiger/Raphina - 0.0 bank

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Would go with Jota instead of Green for next few. Also like more second option with Rudi and Raph. Still not sure about Watford and if Alonso keeps his place

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go with R & R

  12. FPL Bond @ Twitter
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any love for ASM? 3 attacking returns in 4 games. Good fixtures coming up.

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He is currently in my wc team, you can't ask for much more then form, fixtures and cheap

      1. FPL Bond @ Twitter
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Great job bro. Seems to be ignored by most here..

  13. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I've got to pay to watch Sutherns!
    The Worlds gone Mad.

    1. Rogue Todd
      5 years, 1 month ago

      The price of VIP access

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'm gonna clap and not rattle my jewelry.

    2. The Knights Template
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Tis ok, mine analysis is still free. I came 3,962 many years ago and am therefore an expert.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'm 'gonna rattle your tin suit.

  14. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is Semedo worth paying .4 m over Marcal?

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, a lot more threatening going forward.

      1. The Knights Template
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Marcal scored 13pts last week and is therefore the best choice.

  15. ace3.1415
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know if firmino is fit?

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Dont know but hoping he is not for the next 2 at least

  16. derdourily
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Think I am set on this WC, please give a honest rating

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I would if I could

      1. derdourily
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Haha sorry, post fail.
        You can see it below.

  17. Joggers Nipple
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Woke up, hated the team and pressed WC. Any input on this really welcome-

    Sanchez
    TAA Dias James
    Salah Torres Jota Gray Raphina
    Jiminez Lukakau

    Steele Dennis Ayling Livramneto 0 ITB

    - Dias vs Cancello- going 'safe'
    - James vs Rudiger- here going for the 'riskier' one
    - Denis as 'decent' first sub- could be a 4.5
    - Ayling- could be any 4.5, .1 short of Marcal

    Any thoughts really welcome

  18. derdourily
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Think I am set on this WC, please give me a honest rating

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Still looks good.

  19. derdourily
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez
    Trent, James, Semedo, Marçal
    Salah, Raph, Doucouré, Sissoko
    Cr7 , Lukaku

    4.0, Livra , Mendy, ANTONIO

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Dont like the mid but see you kept Antonio so it answers some questions. Also not sure if doubling on wolves def is the right move

      1. derdourily
        5 years, 1 month ago

        it was between 3/4/3 or 4/4/2 and i think with the budget of 5m i would prefer a defender than a mid especially wolves with good fixtures coming.
        Couldnt let antonio go thats why my mid is a bit weak.

        1. iL PiStOlErO
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I am also keeping Antonio. In this form he is worth it. Maybe downgrade Kaku and then get him after gw7. But cant blame you having them all 3, it is just that there are really good mids atm who could match Kaku input in next few

  20. Patty
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who has to go (making room for TAA). Also WCing in 2-3 gwks.

    A. Mount
    B. Benhrama

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A or B if you have Antonio also

    2. derdourily
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Khark
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

  21. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Zinchenko and KDB looked a bit off it in CL.
    Do you think anyone of them start this week? tx

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Kdb

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, yes I believe that may transpire.

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      5 years, 1 month ago

      "Knowing" Pep both will start

  22. ZTF
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Schmeichel
    Coady TAA Ayling [Webster Livramento]
    Benr Salah(C) Raph Pogba Gilmour
    Lukaku Bamford [Antonio]

    gtg? 1.3m itb

    1. The Knights Template
      5 years, 1 month ago

      G2g

  23. Sterling Malory
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any obvious changes here? 0.4 itb

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Coufal Ayling
    Salah(C) Greenwood Raphinna Torres
    Ronaldo Toney

    Steele Amartey Brownhill Antonio

    Thinking about these...
    A) Ayling > Semedo/Marcal
    B) Amartey > Livramento
    C) Antonio > Bamford
    D) Save FT

    1. The Knights Template
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ayling out

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B) Saints are doing Saints things to survive and having a set and forget on your bench this season could be mint.
      Also the guy looks nailed and passes the eye test and could gain more TV as most are cottoning on now.

  24. Bad Kompany
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Start
    A. Sanchez
    B. Bachmann

    1. The Knights Template
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sanchez

  25. Joggers Nipple
    5 years, 1 month ago

    On a WC

    A. Bamford and Gilmor, sub
    B Torres and Denis, sub

    Have Raphina if that matters

    1. Joggers Nipple
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A- 3-4-3
      B- 3-5-2

    2. Bad Kompany
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A imo

      1. Joggers Nipple
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, its what im on for now
        Sanchez
        TAA Dias James
        Salah Jota Gray Raphina
        Jiminez Lukakau Bamford

        Steele Gilmor Ayling Livramneto 0 ITB

        1. Bad Kompany
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Looks good to me

        2. Alonso The Great Midfielder
          5 years, 1 month ago

          sure on double leeds?

          1. Joggers Nipple
            5 years, 1 month ago

            No! Just circumstance. Think Bamford to Calvet Lewin will happen down the line.

            Or later Bamford/ Jiminez down to 4.5 later and make Gilmor to Mount/ Torres if need to switch to 3-5-2

            1. Alonso The Great Midfielder
              5 years, 1 month ago

              so you most likely keep rapinha than bamford? nice plan

    3. The Knights Template
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

  26. POGBOOM KEBABOOM
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Guys, play sissoko or william?

    1. POGBOOM KEBABOOM
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone?

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Sissoko

    2. derdourily
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sissoko

  27. Wielki Mateo
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Would you go -4 with TAA and Sissoko in for Grealish and Tsimikas out?

    1. Joggers Nipple
      5 years, 1 month ago

      no

  28. Bad Kompany
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Why the sudden Sissoko love?

    1. POGBOOM KEBABOOM
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not love but budget because of 3 premium players.

      1. Joggers Nipple
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Fair enough we need money but he shouldnt, imo, be near your starting 11

        1. The Knights Template
          5 years, 1 month ago

          This!

    2. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      5 years, 1 month ago

      great 4.5m midfielder i think although watford doesnt score much

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      5 years, 1 month ago

      All the 4.5 playing mids end up like hitting potholes.

      Sissoko, Mcarthur, Gilmour, Douglas Luiz etc etc etc.

      Does not really matter which one you pick but Mcarthur seems the better of the bunch.

  29. Alonso The Great Midfielder
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Care to look comment on my wc team

    Mendy(easy cs right)
    TAA-Semedo-Cancelo-James-Livramento
    Salah-Greenwood-Raphinha-Docoure-Gallagher
    Lukaku-ASM-Fodder

    Does midfield seems week? Apart form bruno and son i think not much on premium midfielder

    1. Joggers Nipple
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Think you can save some cash there and make ASM better
      Docure/ Gallager down to 4.5 makes ASM up to 7.5/ 8 ish?

      1. Alonso The Great Midfielder
        5 years, 1 month ago

        just dont find any interested foward beside antonio and bamford at that price range
        thank you

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      5 years, 1 month ago

      You need to decide on your chosen formation, if it's 442 then you are benching a 5.5 player. If your formation is 352 then you benching at least 4.9 if not more

      I'm not too keen on wasting money the bench

      1. Casual Player
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Disagree. Think it's fine to have a 4-4-2 with a MID/FWD price at 5-5.5 as 12th man.

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

      forward line standsout as weak. Whats your backup move if ASM stinks or is injured?
      quite a few 7.5-8m forwards but 6.5 is tough bracket.
      Thats your compromise with Mendy. Easy CS but is it worth spending 1-1.5m extra for the extra ~3 points per game?

  30. Casual Player
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Today's unpopular opinion

    R James and Alonso have pretty similar job security. James might start a couple more, but will also sub on for a bunch of 1pt cameos and score less goals.

    1. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      your last point is making me think Rudiger instead