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Az chats to Lateriser and Zophar ahead of FPL Gameweek 16

In the absence of both Andy and Mark, Az takes the reins in this week’s Premium Members video, which is a laid-back look at the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) talking points ahead of Gameweek 16.

He is joined by Lateriser and Zophar, and this video sees all three managers nestled snugly inside the top 100k.

The trio discuss some of the key questions ahead of the deadline, including which Manchester United and West Ham assets to consider and their preferences within the Manchester City midfield.

They also look at the fixture swings for various teams, and we check out their teams ahead of Friday’s deadline, with two of the managers considering a captaincy that isn’t Mohamed Salah (£13.1m)…

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  1. jaguar shark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I’m all seriousness, explain to me why Ronaldo will outscore Bernardo over the next 6 GMs.

    Are we all just suffering from the never dying hope that this United team will turn things around?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Who says he will outscore Bernardo?

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

      RMT has Ron scoring 35pts in the next 6 weeks. Bilva only 23.

      The main drawcard is the fixtures. Ron should play every game; Bilva less likely.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I hear you bud but nobody knows the rotation saga to come. I do note however, what I have learned recently as a non Ronaldo owner.
        He scored 1.2 per match over the 2020 busy period last year.
        He missed 8 minutes in total in 8 games over the period if my memory serves me right.

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

    Who needs to go first?

    1. Foden (Flagged) - Might not start, don't have Bilva
    2. Vardy (Played 90) - Can't straight swap to Ronaldo unless for a hit
    3. Maddison (Played 90) - Can't straight swap to Bilva

    Thinking the following:

    1. Maddison > Bowen
    2. Vardy + Foden > Ronaldo + Bowen (-4)
    3. Maddison + Vardy > Fred(lol) + Ronaldo (-4)

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

      So we are approaching this really busy period and the focus needs to be on gametime as well as points potential.

      I am not sure Vardy and Maddison will start every game and if Foden is injured, I would pass up on him. His goal conversion isn't the greatest anyway.

      Option 2 really appeals.

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

        I'm really concerned that Vardy/Maddison ain't going to be playing as much as others as you suggest. I really wanted to hold this week for Newcastle but them playing 90 last night is quite concerning.

        Same with Foden... Probably will be benched at this rate.

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

      Foden to Bowen, just

  3. Ray In Bruges.
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA James Livra
    Salah Jota Gallagher ESR
    Antonio Ronaldo Wilson

    Steele, Bissouma, Chalobah***, Johnson***

    1FT, 1.1ITB

    Stuck on what to do here. Not enough funds to make any meaningful moves - perhaps a move to set up bringing in Bernardo next GW. Open to any and all recommendations.

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

      I would hold for this week - your team is decent enough - so that you have two free trades for next week.

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

      Hold

  4. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Play
    A) White(SOU) or
    B) Pukki(MUN) ?

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

      A

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

      A

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

    my WC TEAM
    Ramsdale, Benchman
    TAA, James, Cancelo, Dalot, Manquillo
    Salah, Jota, BSilva, Bowen, Brownhill
    CR7, King, Dennis
    Bank: 0.1m

    Which combination is best for WC .
    A. Dennis, Brownhill/Allan
    B. Locardia, Gray
    C. Any other

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

      A

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

        Thank u which cheap mis is good allan? Or luiz any suggestions

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

          I've got Allan fwiw. 😉

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

            Brownhill is 4.4 and second only to Allan in terms of minutes played fro players less than 4.6.

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

              Yes got it i am confused with Douglas luiz.

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

      A, Good looking team.

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

        K thank u. Jsut thinking both king and Dennis so only. Any better option for manquillo?

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

          Williams at NOR is still cheap. White 4.4 is a good buy.

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

            Ye but i pick dalot in 4.4 because i have ramdale as gk.
            If i pick allan only 4.1 left so duffy or Johnson are the options. As this is wc team can't go without a reasonable bench. Or need to downgrade james to Alonso or ronaldo

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

    Bench 2 from

    A) Raphina A CHA
    B) Gallagher H EVE
    C) White H SOU

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

      A

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

        The one to play or one of the 2 to bench?

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

          Ah...sorry..bench A and H. Gallagher has a good fixture.

    2. cb68
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Bench A and C

  7. Pranked
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On a -4 already do I go vardy to Ronaldo for a -8?

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

      No

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

      No - home to NEW so makes no sense to transfer out.

      1. Pranked
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I'm concerned he might not start

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

          He was rested in Europe so should play.

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            He played 90

    3. balint84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy can score, i wouldn't put out.

    4. cb68
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No

    5. Brazooka
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ronnie time for me.

    6. Steiger
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not this week. Next week for free.

  8. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Guaita
    James, Alonso, Cancelo, TAA
    Jota, Salah, bowen
    Antonio, king, Jimenez

    4.0, Livra, Sissoko, son*

    0.1 ITB, 0 FT

    No need to take a hit here is there?

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

      No, gtg

    2. cb68
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No

    3. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks both

  9. norwegian-forest-cats
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best 5m GK replacement for Sanchez? Looking at Fabianski at this stage but any other suggestions? Have 1.0m in the bank. Appreciate any replies.

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Probably Ramsdale, maybe Guatia.

      1. norwegian-forest-cats
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks mate

  10. waldo666
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts here? 2 FT and 0.4 ITB

    Been priced out of a couple of options since this morning, the more I think about it now the more I am leaning to a cheap GK replacement for Steele and having 2 playing keepers when Sanchez is back and holding the second FT rather than replace Raphinha, happy to hear feedback. WC in hand so looking at a Christmas time freshen up.

    Sanchez
    TAA James Cancelo
    Salah Mbeumo Raphinha Jota
    Ronaldo Antonio King

    (Steele White Livramento Gilmour)

    A) Steele to Bachmann
    B) Raphinha to Bowen
    C) A + B
    D) Something else

    1. cb68
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers.

  11. trafalgarlaw
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Play Cornet or White ?

    DDG
    Cancelo TAA Rudiger White
    Salah Bernardo Gallagher
    Ronaldo Dennis Antonio

    Foster Cornet Livramento Gilmour

    1. cb68
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      White

  12. Rohirrims
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A) Allan to B Silva
    B) Toney to Antonio

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. cb68
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

  13. Norco
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Quick vote:

    1. Foden > Bilva
    2. Foden > Bowen
    3. Maddison > Bowen

    Thanks!

    1. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      1

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      3

    3. cb68
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      3

    4. Brazooka
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      3

  14. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bruno to Jota yay or nay?

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

      Keep Bruno surely

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nay.

    3. cb68
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      YAY

  15. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Few more players to finalize on WC, following are my doubts over these players and alternatives I'm looking at, any thoughts would be great...

    1) CANCELO : Is he too expensive now? Would I better off getting Laporte/Dias/Walker? Granted they are not as attacking as Cancelo but still.

    Alternatives : I can do Cancelo to Laporte and upgrade White to Alonso

    2) ANTONIO : Kept him through all this blanks but now looking at fixtures, it feels like he is going to get benched vs NOR and WAT, two potentially prime fixtures for mega hauls. Less than 48 hours between Arsenal and Norwich game, 48hrs between Southampton and Watford game followed by Palace.

    Alternatives : Antonio to King, White to Dias and keep Cancelo in the process.

    3) DENNIS : Its Watford! But they are cheap enough, so not that big of a deal.

    Alternatives : Downgrade him to 4.4 and upgrade 5th defender to Villa defender.

    TLDR version being, thoughts on these players and their alternatives:
    1) Cancelo
    2) Antonio
    3) Dennis

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Reading this again, I guess downgrading Antonio would be better IF he misses out NOR and WAT.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      1 Cancelo keep if you own. As you said the price now is debilitating.
      2 Antonio WILL get rested. He looks fit but due to a strict 1 game per week.
      3 Dennis is an enabler. hat can go wrong (smile)
      I think those with a high TV have a distinct advantage ATM

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks. Cancelo at 6.8 just doesnt feel right but fixtures are prime for CSs, cant miss that. Downgrading Antonio could work.

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

      2 for me, though I would have Bowen if going without Antonio.

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Bowen is locked

    4. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Keep cancelo and dennis. Would keep antonio as well if I had him seeing the good fixtures. Bowen is an alternative if you plan to dump him.

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Was looking at double up of Bowen and Antonio. Bowen has been mainstay since 1st draft.

  16. Eze Really?
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Choices?
    Alonso Son Wilson to Dalot Bernardo Ronaldo -8
    Son to Bernardo for free
    Son Wilson to Ronaldo and a 6.4 -4 (But who?)

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I already have Bowen

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2nd

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        1 vote I favour.

  17. Dthinger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    who should be first on the bench, Livra or Brownhill?

    I'm leaning towards Livra based on attacking threat. I don't think Arsenal will score a ton of goals, and I can't imagine Brownhill gets an attacking return.

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

      Livra

  18. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Suggestions here folks? Did Kane > ronaldo with the ft. Take a hit or good to go? 0.3m itb

    sanchez
    taa cancelo rudiger alonso
    salah bilva jota esr
    ronaldo king

    foster raph omo scarlett

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      G2G

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Really? Nothing worth a hit? Raph? Gk?

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Raphinha is on bench, so no worry.

          Only Sanchez to Guaita is possible, dont think thats worth a hit.

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks

  19. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best move here?

    A) Raphina -> 7.0m
    B) Raphina -> Gray (enables Davis -> King next week)
    C) Save FT
    D) Something else

    Ramsdale
    Trent, Cancelo, James, Alonso
    Salah, Jota, Bowen, Raphina
    CR7, Antonio

    Foster, Livramento, Brownhill, Davis
    Bank 0.4m, 1FT

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      IMO save the FT and perk up your bench next GW

  20. MaestroMostar
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bench one:
    A) Antonio
    B) Dalot
    C) ESR
    D) Gallagher
    Cheers

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Probably Gallagher but likely to come off the bench anyway

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      D

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Smith

  21. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bench one please:
    A. ESR (SOU)
    B. Mbeumo (WAT)
    C. Wilson (lei)

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Mbeumo if Smith is fit

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    3. Brazooka
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      NEW player is on my 1st bench: ASM.

    4. Jamb0
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

  22. Woy_is_back
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Forced to use free hit after the COVID outbreak thingy + other injuries and suspensions. Damnnnnn

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Surely hits would be better? Covid thing is unlikely to be solved even by midweek, you will be in same situation again next GW

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

        It's only spurs though?

  23. as33
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    G2G?
    De gea
    James, Cancelo, Taa
    Mount, Bowen, Salah(c), Silva
    Dennis, King, Ronaldo

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

    1FT. 0.1ITB

    A. Son -> Bowen
    B. Son -> Bilva
    C. Son -> Rashford

    Guaita
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso
    Salah Jota ESR
    Wilson Antonio Dennis

    Carson Gallagher White Son

    1. Jamb0
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

  25. jack88
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsdale
    Trent rudiger cancelo James
    Salah jota ESR bernardo
    Antonio vardy

    Foster Dennis allan omobami
    1 ft. 1.6 ITB.

    what to do Here?

    1. Brazooka
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sure you’ll bench the 2nd most transferred player this week?

      1. jack88
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Then whom? ESR?

  26. Lazaretti
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Rashford as a Son replacement? No other ManU players.

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

      Rashford historically returns consistently for Man U when fit. You think he can get his old mojo back?

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

        Well I havn't seen him play much but If he plays upfront as it seems he might be good option. Not easy to get rank climb if picking all high owned players...

  27. Jamb0
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Haven’t taken a hit all season but considering the below for a -8:

    Toney - Ronaldo
    Son - Bowen
    Rudiger - Dalot

    Yay or nay?

  28. klopp4kop
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any update of JOTA? Did'nt train yesterday...Will he be available against avl?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      wait for presser

  29. Josh.E
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hello people, need your help here on how to set up. What Should I do? No FT took a -8 to bring in dalot and cr7 for kane and reguilon. will do sanchez to ddg or ramsdale next week...
    Team is;
    Sanchez
    TAA, Cancelo, James, White, Dalot
    Jota, Bernado, Salah(C)
    Antonio, CR7
    Subs: Steele, Dennis, Gallagher, Sissoko

  30. Hiiler
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Do i need to change Reguilon for some other defender, probably Dalot for -4?

    My current setup for GW16:

    Guita(Foster)
    Cancelo, Trent, Alonso, (Reguilon 1st, Johnson 3rd)
    Mbuemo, ESR,Jota,Salah(c), Gallagher
    Ronaldo,Antonio(A.Armstrong 2nd)