Pro Pundits - Lateriser

Three-time top 200 finisher Lateriser on captaincy, ownership combinations and Foden

The top 10k template team is incredibly strong and robust at the moment, with good reason. We have a player like Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) with 99.7% ownership at this level, who is comfortably topping the expected goal involvement (xGI) charts for both the full season and the last six Gameweeks. Liverpool are in a different stratosphere when it comes to attacking and I’ve seen nothing yet to make me take the armband away from Salah. He’s averaging 3.2 shots in the box, 1.12 big chances and 2.16 chances created per game. The volume is staggering and is not showing any signs of slowing down. Nobody else touches him when it comes to underlying numbers.

There is some chat in the community of captaining one of the premium full-backs instead of Salah. Let’s look at some of the underlying numbers for this. This is the table for chances created per 90 this season:

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That is it from me this week. I’m currently sitting at 50k and hoping that I’m able to take advantage of being in a high position this early. You can catch this week’s episode of The FPL Wire below.

https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFPLWireFantasyPremierLeague/videos

172 Comments Post a Comment
  1. space mercenary
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Play Up Pomy

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

    Lose Antonio or Vardy or give them one more game?

    1. gart888
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm benching Antonio vs City and Liverpool, but holding. Playing Vardy through the easy fixtures. Not priority moves for me.

  3. Gambit27
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    With Trent, Cancelo, Tuchels wingers and now Conte's 3-2-5, does seem like 5 at the back may be the only true differential. You're right Pranil, losing patience with Foden, not mutually exclusive but I'd have to swap Jota for him soon

  4. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Just done Ronaldo to Kane, let’s go!

  5. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Does anyone know how ben johnson's been playing? Any major threat from coufal?

    1. zes
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I haven't but my instinct would be a player of Coufal's quality won't be benched forever

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Must be something like 60 year now, and i still think his steroids is still inside him!
      Ha ha, i think this ben is now fought himself as first choice but in such a heavy schedule these kind of players will most likely rotate during Christmas.

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

    Ollie Watkins an option now?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe, just not right now with City & Liverpool coming up. I might consider Wilson -> Watkins GW17

    2. KunDogan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Sure

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

    Will Rodgers now use Ihenacho up front with Vardy?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Seems like he changes his mind every 45mins

  8. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Can someone tell me if I'm being logical or not with these transfers?

    Manquillo, Gray + Antonio to James, Jota and 4.4 FW -8pts

    Can't see Manquillo playing so 0 points. 0 for Gray because injury and Antonio can't see scoring v city. So effectively need James and Jota (if fit to get >10 points

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Think its fine if you need starters / dont have good subs for Gray & Antonio. James should pay back the hit in no time.

  9. Malkmus
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A'noon all. I was 343 but now going 442 and need to re-structure the team. Currently:

    Sanchez
    TTA - Rudi - Cancello - James
    Salah - Gallagher - Foden - Mount
    Vardy - Toney

    Subs - Antonio, Manquillo, Brownhill

    Right call to bench Antonio v City and save FT? Then downgrade a striker next week?

    Ta

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Mount > Jota if fit is a pretty easy transfer.

      1. Malkmus
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks !

      2. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I’d say Mount vs toothless Manu could have a field day

  10. DagheMunegu
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What do you think about this WC ?

    Ramsdale Gunnarson
    TAA Cancelo James Chilwell Livra
    Salah Foden Jota Gallagher ESR
    Kane(Ronaldo) Dennis Davis

  11. DrNinjamonkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    WC + 2 FT + 1.8 ITB.

    Need some help. What would you do?

    Sanchez / Foster

    Rudiger / AAT / Livramento (Amartey / Tsmikas)
    Havertz / Raphinha / Salah / Sarr / Gray
    Toney / Vardy / Antonio

    Feels like i should use my WC soon but im behind on the meta / best moves. Any tips?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      You have 2 injury problems to check up on - Havertz (prob just knock, could still feature vs Man Utd) & Gray (maybe out longer).

      Generally, most are scrambling after a back 4 of of "AAT" Cancelo James & Chilwell. Some still bringing in Spurs assets.

    2. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Swap Amartey/Tsimikas and Gray for Cancelo and a midfield fodder

      1. DrNinjamonkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Think i should use WC for this?

        1. House Frey Wedding Planner
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Don't think you need to WC this week. Maybe do a -4 to move out Antonio and bring a stronger midfielder in along with Cancelo and pick a forward fodder instead.

          There will be better options to wild card in December when the fixtures come thick and fast and there will be fixture swings to take advantage of.

          Plus if you WC you're effectively throwing away the transfer you carried over

  12. HonestBlatter
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    UCL fantasy article coming?

  13. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) Play Duffy or Semedo
    B) Sell Semedo for Trent -4

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

  14. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Was there anything on Havertz, is he in the team today?

  15. -GK22-
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Dias and Mbuembo to reguilon and Gallagher?

    Y/n

    Anyone else I should consider

  16. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Klopp was asked specifically about Hendo/Robbo injuries...

    Klopp says Hendo/Robbo are "okay..... but are they ready to start this one? We still have to make those decisions."

    Wasn't asked but no mention of Jota should be good news. He was then asked about Jota's injury in the UCL dead rubber last year and only answered that question, not hinting at any current issues for Jota...

    No mention of Firmino at all.

  17. ResultatFar
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Antonio -> Pukki a solid option?

    Or better to take a hit and do Raphinha -> Son too?

  18. smix
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is Raph expected to be back next GW ?

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

      If its not covid, he should be.

  19. -GK22-
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    These moves seem sensible?

    Dias, Mbuemo, Antonio to

    James, Gallagher, ASM (-4)

    Rest of team

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Chilwell, Cancelo, xxxxx, Livramento
    Salah, Jota, Raphinha, Xxxx, Brownhill
    Vardy, Toney, xxxxx

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yep

      1. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Better this than Reguilon

        1. -GK22-
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah agree cheers

    2. G Banger
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Similar team, looking at similar moves

  20. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is this team Gtg or would you make any changes? 0.5 in the bank, so could do Rudiger to James.
    Sanchez, (Steele)
    TAA, Cancelo, Rüdiger, White (Williams)
    Salah, Foden, ESR, Raph (Allan)
    Kane, Toney, (Antonio)

    1. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Play Antonio, bench White

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        This

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Gtg as is

  21. Bavarian
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Need some help please.
    Best way to bring Jota?
    Have 1FT and 0.0 ITB

    Guaita
    TAA-Cancelo-Rudiger
    Salah (C)-Son-Gallagher-Mbeumo
    Vardy-Jimenez-Antonio

    Steer-White-Livramento-Allan

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'd roll that team

      1. Bavarian
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers mate

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Sell Antonio for fodder & go 352. Otherwise have to sacrifice Vardy / Son

  22. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Team ATM:

    Sa
    TAA Rudi Pinnock
    Salah Bruno Raph Tross
    Jimenez Wilson Toney

    Foster Gilmour Amartey Livra

    1.7m itb, 1 ft

    Planning to do Bruno to Son this week and Pinnock to Cancelo next week. Good moves or something else you'd do?

    1. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, great moves

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Pinnock -> Cancelo = no brainer. Have you considered Mané instead of Son?

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I have, but feels too heavy on Pool. Also if I get Mane I wouldn't be able to afford Cancelo.

    3. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      How about Mane?
      I was seriously contemplating KDB to Mane/Son last week. Ended up with Son mainly due to consensus. Now thinking I should have trusted my guts.
      Salah owner obviously.

  23. G Banger
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on:

    Johnson + Antonio => James + Dennis

    Rest of team

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Chilwell, Cancelo, xxxxx, Livramento
    Salah, Foden, Raphinha, ESR, Brownhill
    Vardy, Toney, xxxxx

    Leaves enough ITB to get Ronaldo or Kane later down the line

  24. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Foster | Sanchez
    TAA | Cancelo | Livra | Coady | White
    Saka | Gallagher | Foden | Salah | Benrhama
    Kane | Antonio | Scarlett

    Coady + Ben > James + Canos for -4.

    Desperately need a Chelsea defender and won't be able to do this after another price rise. Yay or Nay?

    Also Conflicted about sub 5.5 options - Gilmour or Ramsey better than Canos?

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I am getting Gilmour gw15 - playing further forward creative - praised on MOTD. Tempted by Ramsey as he has the fixtures soon and Gerrard would likes to play with three in the middle. It also would mean developing a local lad.

      Canos feel the ship has sailed on him for the next three - but brentford's fixtures improve gw18.

      It all depends on how often you think you will be playing your cheapest mid. I got ESR when cheap had no qualms about playing him when he had a decent fixture. It depends what type of fpl player you are. And also if you could use that cash elsewhere if you went for a 4.5 or 4.4m mid.

      1. gellinmagellan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks so much for your detailed response, helps a great deal!

  25. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo-Dias-Taa-James
    Salah-Jota-mbuemo-foden
    Antonio-Toney

    Livramento-Edouard-Normann

    2FT 3.5 ITB
    Which move(s) please?

    a) Dias > Chilwell
    B) Dias + Mbuemo > Chilwell + Gallagher
    C) Dias + Mbuemo + Edouard > Chilwell + Gallagher + (King) (-4)
    D) anything else?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A & B look good. Or maybe Dias & Edouard -> Chilwell & Benteke for differential Palace option..?

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        This

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

      B looks good or u can do just Mbuemo to Conor this week and then do Dias to Chilly next week

  26. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What's happened to Stuart Dallas this season? Just 1 assist and it was the opening game.

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

      unsettled team and position constantly changing

  27. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    so my team is 85% template on LiveFPL but also my exact 15 man squad is only owned by 8 mangers in the top 10K

    very interesting to see that, first 11 is owned by 32 managers which is still not even half a percent.

    So very very template but also very very differential

    1. zes
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      tbf you could own 9 template players and one or two very low owned players in your first 11 and that would give you a very low score for the second metric, but the majority of your team would be template. E.g if you had say Salah, Trent, Cancelo, James and Joelinton (for the ease of explanation imagine your team was 5 players) and then you'd have a high template rating but very few players would own that EXACT combination, so a low score for the latter metric.

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

        thats true in terms of how low the number actually is because it drops significantly when u add the bench players and keeper down to the double or single digit of players in the top 10k but even if u just look at the 4 full backs its under 1800 players which is quite surprising considering the past 4 weeks and how high theyve scored, would have thought more players would own them especially in the top10K.

        But yes I get the point when u add in a foster and brownhill it drops down a fair bit.

    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Template ratings are greatly inflated this year by almost everyone captaining Salah every week.

    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Don't mind all this differential template stuff. Just look at the direction the crowd is going based on transfers on the price change sites and the 'experts'.

      Then ask yourself are the masses missing a trick by having their heads turned elsewhere - a blind spot. Or should you follow the masses are they correct in xyz case etc.
      It is really just like playing the market - going with it or against it.

      The active managers make it obvious to which direction they are going. The information is all out there and most copy each other.

  28. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    CWilson is such a troll. Bought him in gw9, just 1 goal and 3 yc. LoL!

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Gonna sell him for Watkins. One new manager bouncer for another!

      1. zes
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        surely if you own you hold for the next three? He had a shot cleared off the line vs Brentford

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Just one shot though. Haven't decided yet. Other plan is to get Gallagher in for Brownhill and Hwang to fodder.

      2. AzzaroMax99
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Watkins, Jimenez, King, Dennis, Toney...a man must choose wisely 😀

      3. JUNITED
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Not sure why you want to waste your free transfer on Aston Villa player now when next week they have man city, Leicester and Liverpool the following weeks.

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      And his hamstring is still to strung so the trolling is not yet concluded

  29. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    "There is some chat in the community of captaining one of the premium full-backs instead of Salah"

    Me: So passe... I did that for James v Norwich - I was 12 points down on those who captained Salah.

  30. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale (foster)
    Taa james cancelo (livra duffy)
    Salah raphinha esr foden gallagher
    Kane hwang (antonio)

    0.9 itb 1ft

    Duffy to reguilon? Or i am good to play 3-5-2 this gw..

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      3-5-2