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Mark Sutherns’ FPL Gameweek 11 preview and latest team plans

Mark Sutherns and Andy North are back ahead of Gameweek 11 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) after contrasting fortunes last time out.

Mark is recording for our subscribers every Gameweek throughout the upcoming campaign, so sign up via this link in order to see his regular appearances.

The FPL BlackBox co-host arrives off the back of a disastrous short-term result from his Wildcard which saw his overall rank double, while Andy sneaked a small green arrow to edge himself up the ladder.

But sporting an early doors Christmas jumper, Mark is in an optimistic mood, particularly with his darling Diogo Jota seemingly set to start Gameweek 11 as a potential differential.

The pair give their views on Spurs’ prospects under new boss Antonio Conte and offer some advice to those wrestling bench dilemmas ahead of Friday’s Gameweek 11 deadline.

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  1. marcos11
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any worthwhile transfers here? 0.4itb 1FT

    Sanchez
    Cancelo Chilwell Christensen White
    Salah Son Raph
    Vardy Antonio Jimenez
    Steele Gray Brownhill Omoba

    1. JariL
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Save FT

  2. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who is the best CHE WB to buy?

    A) Chillwell
    B) James

    Not getting both as I have Rudiger

    1. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ha! Just asked the same question. I also have Rudiger.

    2. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Having same conundrum. Chil rotates with Alonso. Who swaps with James?

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Azpi

        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Ah, right. Probably go for Chilwell then

      2. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Azpilicueta.

    3. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    4. Paulo
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Coin flip. I’m sticking with Chilli. Not planning on James unless he goes mad again this week.

  3. Willesden Mariner
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which option do you recommend:

    A) Greenwood to Trossard

    B) Harrison/Sarr to Mbeumo

    C) Both - but not rolling over 2 FB for IB

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B.

  4. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I am torn between Chilwell and James. Who is more nailed and who has the higher ceiling?

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You could argue higher ceiling will be James, but Chilwell gets hauls as well.

      Chilwell more nailed imo.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I wonder if he plans on playing Azpi and Alonso in CL and cups and then Chilwell and James in the PL.

        1. ZeBestee
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          It's difficult to say but I feel like Chilwell is slightly more nailed than James overall. I think he starts in most PL games and the difficult Cup games while Alonso gets the easier cup games. James on the other hand is good enough even when he doesn't start but you worry about the cameos.

      2. DARE TO BISCAN
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Currently have Christensen. Would you keep this week & upgrade Duffy to Chilwell? With an eye on switching Christensen later. Or, straight swap?

        1. ZeBestee
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yes keep imo. Duffy has nice fixture coming up, it's whether you will be happy with starting him otherwise bringing in Chilwell for him is a good idea.

          1. DARE TO BISCAN
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Ah, I wasn't very clear. Have Liv & Duffy as 2 bench defenders. Currently starting TAA, Cancelo, Christensen.

            1. ZeBestee
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Christensen to Chilwell so that you don't have another headache about that transfer later on. Duffy and Livra are more than decent covers.

              1. DARE TO BISCAN
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Cool, that's what I'm thinking

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Equally nailed, but James gets subbed on while Chilwell gets full rests (Chilwell wins here)

      James has the higher PPM: shoots quite well and crosses even better

      The popular answer is "both". The next best is "toss a coin". If forced to pick one, the choice will change based on who just hauled. So, James this week

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I thought about the subbing thing too. The only thing is, the subbing was only at the start of the season and the last coupled James has played the full 90. Neither played CL this week so I wonder if going forward he will keep James and Chilwell for the PL and then use Azpi and Alonso for the CL and other cups

    3. McGazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      When I had neither I felt naked

      When I had James I pined for Chilwell also

      Now I have both and it feels good

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah that's the plan over the next couple but currently can't afford it.

    4. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      get both. you wont get any players in the game better value than them

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Can't afford it at the moment. Looking to downgrade one of Ronaldo or Vardy over the next couple and bring in the second though giving me a triple Chelsea defence and TAA.

  5. FantasyClub
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bench ?

    A) Raphinha
    B) Antonio

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    3. Exotica
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      i bench raphinha just bcz all team in my league have antonio and i dont want to risk

    4. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    5. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Probably B. You don't want to bench by far Leeds best player and has hauled in the last 3 he played 60 min or more min over a player who plays Pool next. Also starting in the EL has put me off a bit but it could go either way.

    6. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    7. McGazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      There’s a veritable feast of 50:50 benchings this week - Cancelo Dias Livra Antonio ESR raphinha Hwang. Don’t think anyone’s got any answers! Pick and hope

    8. Paulo
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Got a similar dilemma myself. I’m playing both at the moment so not sure if you have a defender you can drop?

      1. FantasyClub
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        This is my team

        Ramsdale-Begovic

        TAA-Cancelo-James. (Livra-Duffy)

        Salah-ESR-Mbeumo-Mount-Raph

        Vardy-Toney-Antonio

        1. Paulo
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yes tougher dilemma than me! I’d bench Antonio if this was my team and hide behind the couch on Sunday.

  6. Bicks
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez
    White Trent Livra Cancelo
    ESR Salah (C) Raphina Mbuemo
    Vardy Ronaldo

    Ramsdale, Hwang, Normann, Coady.

    Already have two FT and no idea what to do. 0.9 in the bank.

    These may seem like crazy suggestions but Thinking of:
    Cancelo to James
    Or
    Cancelo to James
    Vardy to Kane
    Or
    One of the keepers to Foster to free up funds.
    Or
    Burn a transfer?!?!

    1. Exotica
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez to any 4.0 keeper? and the more budget to use and u may think of upgrade mid??

    2. JariL
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I would probably downgrade one of the keepers to get some money and have 2FTs over IB.

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You're losing out on an important front while keeping yourself tied to a good asset on the bench

      You have 8 good attackers, only two premium defenders, Coady doing nothing on your bench, and two free transfers

      Lose one: ESR, Hwang or Mbeumo. Tough choice, I know. Use that to get James for Coady, and bench White/Livra. I'd start Ramsdale and bench White

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Ah damn. Pardon me. You have 7 attackers

        Somewhere in my head, Normann is a defender

        Ignore 🙂

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I'd still suggest 4-3-3 over ESR/Mbeumo, but I see the reluctance to touch either

          Sanchez downgrade, then 🙂

  7. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    To bench Antonio or Cancelo..doing my head in.

    1. El Matador
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Cancelo. Surely you've got to back your own team so shut City out and score.

    2. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      bench Antonio imo. Cancelo had 3 assists in the last CL game, and knowing how vulnerable defensively Utd can be under Ole, Cancelo may run riot in that LB/WB position. Antonio also not the worst but Pool are gradually turning on the full gears although Brighton made the suffer the other week. Will be interesting to see how they cope against a good Westham team.

    3. Dr. Jepsen
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Same for me. Right now i have Antonio on first bench and Livra second. Not impossible that City keep a CS Which means Antonio must score to keep up. Don’t see him scoring a brace and those 3 Cancelo assist in the CL scare me, so i think i’m playing him. But it’s a tough one for sure!

    4. Paulo
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Very tough. I’m currently starting Antonio over Dias. Liverpool likely to concede and Antonio likely to be involved if they do. Tough call though

  8. Spurrsy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Cancelo, Duffy or Livamento. Which 1 to play and bench two.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Likely start Livramento.

      This is becoming a rule.

    2. JariL
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'd start Cancelo.

    3. Bob B
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Cancelo > Duffy > Livramento

    4. Paulo
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Start Cancelo. City bound to score lots of goals with Varane out injured. Attacking points potential

  9. Exotica
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is it a good move Anotonio-> Toney ?

    Next GW will bring Bowen in

    1. El Matador
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Depends how much you bought him for. I paid £7.5m so I would lose alot of value if I sold him so gonna hold through the tough-ish fixtures.

      1. Exotica
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        me too i got him since gw1 and that is a tough call for me too

        1. El Matador
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          If you sell now you'd get £7.8m so you would only be spending an extra £0.4m to get him back.

    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Toney is overhyped, talisman with 2 goals in 10 games.
      Norwich is a plum fixture but after that you will be looking to sell again.

    3. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      im looking to shift Toney soon.

  10. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Mount likely to be well enough to play?

    Is Hazz, or any Chelsea fans on here?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He's been seen in training, so yeah

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

  11. Ëð
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is anyone keeping Benrahma after he scored two last night? Or should I still swap for ESR? 1FT this week. Or should I save?

  12. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Aubamayang is a better captain option than Salah this GW.

    Fight me

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I dont disagree with you

    2. Paulo
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      On paper yes but take it off Mo at your peril.

  13. villian-ty
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Jimmy to Toney - 4? Yes or no?

    have no brentford cover

    1. El Matador
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You don't need Brentford cover.

    2. JariL
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No way

  14. ADucksBehind
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sons price rise is an absolute kick in my balls

  15. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    The mystery that is Grealish - on my private stats tables he is one of the top players in the game not only for creativity but also for goal threat. At some point he is going to realise these stats (see Mount)

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I feel like he is still adapting to Pep's team. Sometimes even a world class player can take a bit of time to adapt to a totally different tactics and gameplan. There is a possibility he never realizes his potential at City and the possibility of getting used to the system and becoming one of their top players.

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        stats good. missing that je ne sais quoi
        something will click sooner or later he's too good not to, and the team around him also

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He thrives off a main striker, would have been gold if kane also joined, almost a non option without

    3. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      There are no strikers that stand out to me as essential, unlike mids and defenders. Who are probably the most template front three at the moment? I have Ronaldo and Vardy but debating shipping both for Kane (if he does well over the next couple of matches) and somebody else but really can't decide who.

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        A premium slot - im still on the Lukaku/Kane/Ronaldo fixture plan - remember that?
        Antonio
        A budget slot

        At the moment thats Kane - Antonio - Toney

        If Toney doesnt do something soon I'll probably get Broja and go with 2 up top.

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Antonio's fixtures are about to change though - I was looking at him. Vardy's are good but he has gone off the boil. Ronaldo has disappointed (not his fault he is in a shite team though). I am not touching Toney. I think forwards are much harder this year. I hope Kane picks up some form.

          1. Pariße
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Toney is a very confident guy. Norwich seems like the perfect team for him to get something.

            1. The Big Fella
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              He does. But I could get something against Norwich and it is just one fixture and there will still be another 27 fixtures after that. With his current record of 2 goals in 10 games, I am not sure he will get that many in those 27. I am avoiding.

              1. Pariße
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Fair. I still hope we can see more of that electric Brentford from GW1, he can still flourish.

    4. Paulo
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Good Morning Campers,

      Like many I’ve got bench head aches. Would appreciate opinions on which 2 I should bench from this lot:

      A. Livramento
      B. Dias
      C. White
      D. Raphinha
      E. Antonio
      F. Edouard

      Currently benching B and F with some hesitation.

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        A & C, but others may see it differently

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 5 months ago

          B and E

          Dias even if he gets a cs has low ceiling and likely to concede anyway, and Antonio even if he returns I don't think he gets double returns

          1. Paulo
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks guys.

        • Pariße
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I'd bench A and C.

      3. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Anyone struggling over whether rudiger to James/chilwell for a hit is worth it?

          When I think about it he's more nailed and can get attacking returns too

          But they are both clear in terms of ceiling and look like regular starters now so I guess long term it's a good move but in 1 week variance can hit

          1. thirddimension
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            I was just about to make this exact post. I have a FT and can’t work out whether to do Rudiger > James. It would mean taking a -4 to get Son next week but that doesn’t seem that bad….

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                2 years, 5 months ago

                I'd have to do two -4 in a row! And I'm still leaning towards yes upside is huge

                1. thirddimension
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  Yeah agree. Just seems like James will be much better long term and always happy for Livra to come on if he gets rotated. Think I’ll go for it today

            2. ZeBestee
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Think 2 Chelsea defenders is about what you should aim for, not swapping one with another. They are too solid to miss their hauls/CS potential. Rudiger has been excellent so far as well, and with that confidence, expect a few goals here and there.

              1. @persecuted_by_mods
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  For sure, but other pending transfers mean it would take a while to get the Chelsea fullbacks so my only option to get them fast is the Rudi swap, in normal circumstances I'd keep him and would get the fullbacks in addition

              2. Ozzy smith
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                I’m not completely sold on this move and I have 2FT with no issues to resolve. It’s not helping me move towards Kane/Son so feels like burning a transfer, please convince me lol.

            3. Dr. Rog
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Anyone know what transfers Mark is planning over the next couple?
              Its often a good idea to pick up the players he is selling this season 🙂

            4. Legohair
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Ramsdale
              TAA-Rudiger-Tierney
              Salah-Son-Raphinha-Mbeumo
              Jesus-Jimenez-Antonio

              Sanchez, Gray, Livramento, Williams
              1 FT 1.6 itb

              Whats best plan???

              A. Gray to ESR
              B. Tierney to Chilwell
              C. Jesus&Sanchez to Auba&Foster(and captain Auba)
              D. A+B

            5. Hurricane1
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Bench one:
              1. Antonio
              2. Semedo

              1. Pariße
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Hmm
                Maybe still Semedo.

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

              Great to have this out early lads. Thank you!

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

              Great week for my TV. Out of the last 15 players to rise, I own 11!

            8. bigdip
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              0 ft, 1.5mn

              Ramsdale
              Azpi - Rudiger - Cancelo
              ESR - Raphinha - Salah(c) - Foden
              Jimenez - Vardy - Antonio
              _______________________________
              Ramsdale: Livramento : Dias: Brownhill

              For -4 hit:
              A) Antonio to Kane (and captain)
              B) No hit