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We have chosen our best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 19 ahead of Sunday’s 13:30 GMT deadline.

We’re already three fixtures down for the Boxing Day matches, with the postponement of Liverpool v Leeds United depriving us of the services of Mohamed Salah (£13.1m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8.3m) for the first time in a while.

We have gone for a 4-5-1 formation this week and, as ever, we are limited to an £83.0m budget for our starting XI.

Our four substitutes, meanwhile, are chosen from the budget/mid-price crop of players to give some potentially cost-effective alternatives to the big hitters who invariably make the initial cut.

GOALKEEPER

Norwich City are the division’s lowest scorers with a paltry eight goals in 17 matches and even the change in head coach hasn’t really addressed that weakness, with Dean Smith’s side finding the net on just one occasion in the last five league fixtures. A Covid outbreak isn’t likely to do the Canaries’ preparations any good, either, so Aaron Ramsdale (£5.1m) wasn’t a difficult pick this week. As well as the opposition, he is also in on his own merit: he has the highest points-per-match average (5.1) of any first-choice goalkeeper this season and has prevented more ‘expected goals’ (4.2) than any other shot-stopper bar Jose Sa.

DEFENDERS

 

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  1. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Help.

    Should I roll with this team (already on -8) or FH?

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo James Alonso Tierney
    Son Bowen Martinelli
    Broja Watkins

    Guaita Salah* Jota* TAA* Wood*

    1. Aadii
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Pretty decent team. But why are you -8 and still have Salah, who is gonna play 2 games out of next 5?

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Because I really want him vs Leicester. Can ditch him in GW 21/22

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Be prepared to lose a lot of rank

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        FH then?

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah, erase your -8 and use LIV funds to get Kane & Ronaldo.

          I like it better than hoping your FH gets you +8 & Kane/Ron over average..

          Only thing to consider is getting the old squad back. Does that hurt you next week & moving forward…

          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah FH is the initial plan. Will get back Foden ESR and King.

            Thanks for your thoughts!

    3. fplgaruda
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Silly

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yes I am.

        My #38 OR finish in 2014/15 was a big mistake.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Relevance?

          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Nothing. Just showing off

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              Show off the ranks since.

              1. NABIL - FPL otai
                • 13 Years
                4 years, 3 months ago

                Do you really need to know, buddy? Is it more important than helping a friend in need?

                1. ilikewud
                  • 5 Years
                  4 years, 3 months ago

                  Don’t mind him - he has a tournament where he automatically makes the top 10

    4. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Good team. But -8 bit much tbh

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I tend to agree. Cheers moose

    5. FCSB
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I’d say FH is better option

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks man. Yeah I'm considering the other options

    6. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      FH

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers sun jihai, you EPL legend

  2. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Is Dalot nailed ?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Should be

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I’d like to say but you never respond to answers.

    3. JUNITED
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      For this week yes.

    4. POGON 1948
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      For now as nailed as this other lad I know, but careful tho, either one could potentially resurrect any day

    5. Sun God Nika
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'd say yes

    6. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yes imo. AWB got some off the field problems if I could recall.

  3. JUNITED
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Mahrez + Martinelli or BSilva + Bowen for free hit?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Former. But easy to get Bowen as well

      1. JUNITED
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers.

  4. Sun God Nika
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    With Armstrong and Adams back in training, do we think broja will be benched??

    Affects my potential last minute transfer of Dennis to broja on Sunday morning

    1. JUNITED
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      No. I think Armstrong has been the worst one out of three this season. Broja would have keep his starting xi spot if he wasn’t injured after the Burnley game imo.

      1. Sun God Nika
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers pal much appreciated

    2. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I think Broja is their best forward and they know it. Expecting him to start from now on out unless injured.

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Nope

  5. POGON 1948
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    What’s our stance on Naughty Phillip?

    Was surprised to see him in lots of peoples FH drafts tonight, I’ve got him in my team but only for the long term, would be very anxious to take him for this week alone

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Most on here think he won’t start. I myself have no idea with Pep.

      1. POGON 1948
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I’m inclined to believe he’s not starting this week either.

        Still playing him as my 11th this week but really struggling to understand getting him on a FH

  6. Mooster©️
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    So selling Salah is a wise move???

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Depends on your team. I’m probably not as I think he’s by far the best captain option for GW20.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Not if he smashes GW20.

    3. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'll keep him

      1. Mooster©️
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Hello cousin

  7. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Any thoughts?

    Ramsdale (Sanchez)

    TAA* Cancelo James (White Livra)

    Salah* Bilva Jota* Foden* (Brownhill)

    Lacazette Watkins Dennis*

    1 FT & 1.2 ITB

    Brownhill to Martinelli
    White to Dalot/Bavies

    Or just free hit?

    Really appreciate any replies since I have no ideas what to be done.

    1. FCSB
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Do you have FH available?

      1. Moose™
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yes!

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Both -4 and FH are viable options. FH to get the best team this week imo

      1. Moose™
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Plan to use FH chip furing DGW or TGW. But yeah, too many things need to sort. FH might be the best way out this week.

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah many ways to skin a cat. FH is really team dependent imo. Good luck

  8. Lignja
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    How is my Wc looking? Will swap Bernardo to Bowen if Antonio is out i gues, or should i anyway?

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo, James, Dalot, Davies
    Son, Foden, Bernardo, Martineli
    Ronaldo, Broja

    Sanchez, Taa, Jota, King

    1. Max City
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'd personally have Bowen regardless

  9. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Merry Christmas all!!

    How’s this FH draft

    Ramsdale
    James Dalot Cancelo Reguilon
    Son KDB Foden (or Bilva) Bowen Martinelli
    Ronaldo

    Steele Rudiger Broja Nketiah

    Thoughts please??

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Like it. But I prefer mahrez alongside KDB. Maybe downgrade regs to davies to fund it. Bench players are questionable though. Good luck!

      1. FCSB
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Do you think Mahrez starts?

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          I think it's Grealish Foden Jesus/Sterling

          But it's an absolute crapshoot for GW19, as everybody's rested and fit

          Mahrez starts if Foden and Grealish are still punished, but we have no way to know. Pep made it very clear that he doesn't want us to know

          1. FCSB
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Maybe run with KDB Foden on a FH, and a good first sub?

  10. C_G
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    took a -4 early in the week and can only field 9 players now:

    Sanchez

    White Rudi Cancelo Livra

    Son Foden Saka

    Laca

    Steele Dennis Gelhardt TAA Jota Salah.

    Should I FH?

    1. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      We have the same Liv trio, I don't think I will FH this week

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      You could survive GW19

  11. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Would you FH this team?

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo Alonso James Livra
    Foden Bilva ESR
    Antonio Lacazette

    Foster Salah TAA Jota King

    1 FT, 0.1 in bank.

    Don't really like the team considering the missing players but might just have to cop a bad GW.
    Another game or 2 off would make things easier regarding hits/FH.

    Cheers.

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I really feel like giving an opinion but...

    2. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldnt FH. Id consider selling Salah directly to Son or to fund a move for Ronaldo

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, the no Salah part next GW is the tricky bit.

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      No. Good enough I think.

    4. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't FH since you already have 10 players. I would wait for any postponements news.

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

      I was wondering why because on first glance it looked like a decent lineup

      But these three stand out-

      Livrarmento - should be sold at this stage need a better defender than him - given the need for decent fpl squads etc

      Foden - I would be tempted to get rid of him if I was you
      Bilva - playing deeper less effective - I own him and I am keeping - more in hope than expectation
      ESR - likely going to be benched - but at least it is likely 30 minutes v Norwich
      Antonio - decent fixtures upcoming - but his form has really died since the start of the season

      --
      If I was you I would just do a -4

      Foden OUT Moura IN
      Livramento OUT - a man united defender of your choice IN

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers for the detailed reply, more worried about the captain options.
        Thinking of a -8 or -12 but yeah, a cancellation would help.

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

          I see what you mean now. All the Son - Ronaldo traffic. Plus many seem to be FH happy.

          For your team I think Cancelo would be a good captain - VC on one of the Arsenal lads.

          I think a -8 or -12 this week is dangerous.
          Because the impression I get is plenty have an eleven or near eleven with no -4's or FH's.
          For a -8 or -12 you would need at least 2/3 of those transfers to get big scores.

          My team is fairly template as fpl live tells me- one transfer gave me a starting eleven that should all get some sort of points.

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Don't trust Cancelo this GW and get the "dangerous" part. Selling Bowen for Bilva last GW has made things tougher for this one.

    6. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'd spend that FT on King to Broja and maybe take a hit for Livra to Dalot

      The main absentee for GW19 is Ronaldo, but I wouldn't FH for one main target only in a SGW

    7. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers all.

    8. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Nope

  12. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Merry Xmas all!

    Just want to discuss some chip strategy, I think currently the popular strategy seems to be FH in DGW 22 and another BGW, save the WC+BB combo for the final big DGW of the season.

    One strategy Im currently considering is to build up a strong DGW 22 squad using transfers and then BB in GW22, Id have 14 DGW players + Cancelo. I think BB is a weak chip and so getting it out of the way is good and allows more freedom with the 2nd WC which I intend to play at around GW 26 when Chelsea return from CWC.

    Would like to hear other peoples thoughts on this

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'm totally in the second camp. Team my team is good enough for BB22 without WC. I'd imagine DGW22 FHers will have almost identical team and it's actually not easy to predict which player will play 2 games in a DGW, too many variables involved, so BB22 might actually be an advantage. I also agree that BB is a pain to manage and gettin it out of the door early might be a good strategy.

      1. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah agreed, maybe Im a bit biased because BB has never really worked for me but I definitely do feel like this strategy is ideal.

        It would allow a 2nd WC to be played to solely focus on the last third or so of the season with the luxury to use 2 FH's on the big blank and double.

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      This is mine:

      FH1 for Covid chaos or one of the many other DGWs. FH19 will be if we get more postponements. I'll save it if we don't

      FH2 locked in for DGW36 (might not be needed) or GW38, so it's gonna be late

      WC21, setting up for both DGW21 and BB22, as well as a good long-term team with a Salah-back plan for GW24, Foden back for GW23, and then the big one: -8 + 3 FTs in GWs 27 and 28

      TC Salah or Son in one of the extra minor DGWs, likely Son atm

      I don't use chips for Cup BGWs. I prefer planning transfers for around 9 core players who won't blank. The extra FH helps with the surprise "unplannable" BGWs that Covid brings, so I could use FH1 on that if it becomes obvious. Maybe GW19, maybe later, or hopefully a DGW instead

  13. seewhyaxe
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    morning dz.

    Salah + Dennis -> Ronaldo + Son -4 no brainer?

    This would save my FH. 4.9m itb.

    Ramsdale
    Livramento, James, Cancelo, Alonso
    Gallagher, Saka, Bilva
    Laca

    Out: Foster, Salah, Jota, TAA, Dennis, Gelhardt

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, if you're comfortable not owning Salah next GW

      1. seewhyaxe
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks!

    2. Aadii
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I have done the same.

  14. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    REguilon or Davies?

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

      Depends if you need the savings - no chance Davies is going to be bombing down the wing anytime soon. But at least you know he starts.

      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        You don't think Davies is attacking, his stats seem good.

      2. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Have u actually watched Davies playing? He is in box for fun

  15. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Which teams will have most DGWs in near future?

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

      Those fellas that play in white from London - as they miss one because of white stuff, plus another two for virus stuff.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Burnley

      1. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Burnley back 4 could be a canny differential

  16. Totalfootball
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Next game most likely to be postponed on boxing Day?

    1. ilikewud
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Arsenal vs Norwich

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Villa vs Chelsea

    3. tokara
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Spurs game

    4. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      What worries me is this covid mayhem will all be repeated for GW20 and we can’t FH every week

  17. Avery
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Go big or go home FH. 4-5-1 + Crap bench (as all in)

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo | Reguilion | Tierney | Lamptey
    Bruno | KDB | Son | Bowen | Foden
    Ronaldo

  18. TheYogaDaddy
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    What to do here?

    Ramsdale
    Livramento James Cancelo Dias
    Foden
    Watkins Antonio

    (Foster) (TAA) (Salah) (Raphinha) (King) (Brownhill)

    1 ft, 0.6 itb

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Raphinha and Salah look possible sells.

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Probably FH with Antonio and maybe Foden not looking likely to play

    3. Aadii
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      8 starting including watkins and livra. you should FH this GW.

  19. ilikewud
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Will we get the Man City team sheet before the deadline?

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe. But also maybe lots of fake ones too. Good luck.

      1. ilikewud
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Well said

  20. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Rumour mill says Raphinha to Bayern in January

    https://twitter.com/TNTSportsBR/status/1474469930133303338?t=1kHJXYQOfU_730Txzn-lOA&s=19

  21. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    FPL's fixture list has confirmed Liverpool vs Arsenal in GW27 as a blank

    So, Liverpool have Leeds and Arsenal matches to reschedule as DGWs

    Hopefully, the Leeds one comes to DGW22 for TAA (C), and the Arsenal one comes after Salah returns, for a likely Salah TC. Also considering Son's juicy postponements for TC)

  22. SoulShakinTex
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Merry X-mas! No FH here this week. So, what to do?
    1) Salah/Dennis -> Martinelli/Ronaldo (-4)
    2) Salah/Dennis -> Son/Antonio(-4)
    3) Salah/Dennis/Livra -> Martinelli/Ronaldo/Dalot (-8)
    4) Any other idea?

    Rest of team is Sanchez/Rams, TAA/Cancelo/James/Reg,
    Jota/BSilva/Bowen/Gallagher,
    Watkins/Lacazette. 1FT, 0,3 ITB

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Dennis to Broja only

      1. SoulShakinTex
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers. Because of Liv vs Lei next week?

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Exactly. Maybe Livra to Tierney for -4

          1. SoulShakinTex
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Would have to play both Livra and Broja vs West Ham this week, though, and no bench. Not too keen on double Soton going forward either. Thought losing Salah early was my best shot.

            1. Ze_Austin
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              Hence the Livra to Tierney suggestion

              Losing Salah for a hit is only your best shot in GW19 isolation. Martinelli vs Wolves isn't promising, and Burnley is meaner now than a month ago

              1. Ze_Austin
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 3 months ago

                West Ham defence is currently a good opponent

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

                Good points, thx

                1. SoulShakinTex
                  • 4 Years
                  4 years, 3 months ago

                  Going with your thinking, what would be your argument for Tierney as the best below 5M def?

                  1. Ze_Austin
                    • 7 Years
                    4 years, 3 months ago

                    The only nailed one for GW19 with a good fixture and no real threat

                    If you're thinking of doubles already, then Dalot instead. I'm not sure AWB is completely out of the picture though

                    Davies is great long-term, but I think Palace scores here. Wouldn't go there for a hit

                    There's also the option of hoping Southampton keeps the damage to just 2 points for Livra, so you won't need the hit

                    1. Ze_Austin
                      • 7 Years
                      4 years, 3 months ago

                      Other options:

                      Lamptey: doubles loading, CS uncertain, maybe attacking returns
                      Coufal and Brentford defenders: same as above
                      Telles: Dalot reasoning with Shaw
                      Tomiyasu: fitness, not as explosive as Tierney. Definitely not White
                      Villa: opponents

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

                      Thx! Yeah, after wasting my first FH by mistake I try to take emergency hits only if they can be justified longer term too, so these transfer-ins would have to stay for a while. No FH or WC coming up soon here. Had some luck selling Vardy and Antonio two weeks earlier than planned, so maybe that was why I thought doing the same with Salah could work.

                      1. Ze_Austin
                        • 7 Years
                        4 years, 3 months ago

                        Oh. Long term moves are very, VERY tricky for GW19. It's the reason wildcarders prefer GW20

                        Livra has to go anyway: now or later, for free or for a hit. The problem is that his replacements have one great game left (Tierney), not the best GW19 matches but nice long-term matches with DGWs (Coufal, Lamptey and co), or tick all the boxes except absolute certainty of starts (Dalot)

                        This is up to you and how you play the game. I'm the type to take a risk on Dalot for a hit and watch Wan-B start after his injury recovery and impress under Rangnick 🙂

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

                        Haha. And I might just follow your lead now, on both that and on keeping Salah for another week only to see Leicester game postponed and be stuck with that Liverpool triple-up again.

                      3. Ze_Austin
                        • 7 Years
                        4 years, 3 months ago

                        To be fair to ourselves, there's no sign pointing at postponements at either camp. Leicester's out of their Covid crisis, and Pool managed to restrict theirs well

                        But yeah, this season loves to find a way...

                      4. SoulShakinTex
                        • 4 Years
                        4 years, 3 months ago

                        One last thought: Salah and Livra for Son and Dias? Upgrade in defence, would have to keep Dennis one more week though (and miss out on the Liv-Lei-game again)

    2. Dr Mulholland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      1 looks strong, with possibility of goals

      1. SoulShakinTex
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thx, Dr Lynch, that was where I started too. But out of Son, Salah and Ronaldo, going forward with CR7 as my premium is not my favourite pick really. But desperate times calls for unemotional measures, I guess

        1. Dr Mulholland
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          My pleasure.

          Same here re Ronaldo.
          I've not yet had MUN player in my team this year.

  23. vincentwsho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    What to do this week?

    A) Salah to Son (C)
    B) Salah to Ramsey and Dennis to CR7 (C) -4

  24. The Final Boss
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    These price changes are annoying m, I know brave moves sometimes rewards you. But not in this situation where we get postponements just 2 hours before kickoff. Fpl should also freeze price changes till everything settle down.

    1. Dr Mulholland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I've pretty much ignored price fluctuations this year

    2. Sun God Nika
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yep not worth it unless it's a player you wanted long term anyways and the player you are swapping out is someone you want out asap based on poor form or poor fixtures incoming

      I regretted changing from 1 ft to a 2ft plus a minus 4 to get Watkins and cash in last gw.. At the last minute
      . Only lost 2 points to 4 points but still annoying

  25. Dr Mulholland
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    This would be my team after using 2 free transfers on the 26th. Any opinions?

    I also have the option of using my 1st wildcard this week or the next.

    Ramsdale
    James Cancelo Tierney Alonso
    Saka Gallagher Bowen
    Watkins Antonio Ronaldo(C)

    Foster* TAA* Jota* Raphina*

    0.4 itb

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      What are the transfers?

      1. Dr Mulholland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Would be Salah & Dennis
        to Bowen & Ronaldo

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          I see. It's essentially a Free Hit, as you'd have to use the WC next GW anyway. This works for GW19. No standout Watkins replacement for a hit

          1. Dr Mulholland
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers.
            Yep thats the thinking.

            If I was to wildcard I would get Son in.
            However waiting a few days until the next gw could reveal some important covid info.

            1. Sun God Nika
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              Looks Good tbf, not a fan of getting rid of salah due to the next fixture.
              Good still a good move as those players are long term keeoees

              1. Sun God Nika
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 3 months ago

                Keepers...

                1. Dr Mulholland
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  4 years, 3 months ago

                  Cheers.

                  Yep I'd also rather hang on to Salah if possible. However the head says something different.

                  1. Andy_Social
                    • 13 Years
                    4 years, 3 months ago

                    Isn't it possible he gets to the semis or final and then returns needing a rest?

                    1. Dr Mulholland
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 8 Years
                      4 years, 3 months ago

                      Yep. Or a period of isolation.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Lovely. Make sure you bring back Salah next GW 🙂

  26. Sun God Nika
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Hello lads and ladettes

    Current team before I switch off for Christmas..(maybe)

    Ramsdale
    James(vc) rudi cash cancelo (c)
    Galla esr Bernardo
    Watkins toney

    Sanchez, salah jota taa dennis

    I thinking holding salah this week will pay off potentially.
    So thinking last minute transfer will be Dennis to broja potentially?

    Any opinions?

    1. dwain100
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Good move. Concerns about Bernardo and esr game time? One of those perhaps? Not much you can do otherwise aside from Salah.

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Interesting captain. Could be gold again

      Cash, Watkins, Toney and the blanks will sway me towards FH here

      But if that's already gone or you prefer holding it for the doubles, then the Broja move is good. Dennis is quite likely gone by next GW anyway

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        This. A lot. Plus ESR and Gallagher are not really strong holds this week

      2. Sun God Nika
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah rather hold for dgws, better payoff I think

        Thinking that this is a marathon not a sprint

  27. peco12
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Hey All,

    Any advice on the WC team. ITB 2.1 (Trying to save money to bring back Salah for GW20)

    Ramsdale
    James, Cancelo, Reguilon
    Smith Rowe, Martinelli, Son, Mahrez
    Gelhardt, King, Ronaldo(C)

    Foster* TAA* Jota* Amartey*

    1. dwain100
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Esr and Marinelli? How Bowen and Cash for ESR and James. Chelsea fixtures and blank weeks over the next games are making me reconsider the Chelsea assets

    2. Dr Mulholland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Smith Rowe, Mahrez & Gelhardt's possible playing time this week - would concern me.

    3. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Gelhardt isn’t playing.

      I’d be worried that getting Salah back would be overtaken by further covid cancellation fires to put out next week. Would it be for Son? He has a great fixture in 20.

      I’m still thinking of how to keep Salah but it might be time to let him go ahead of AFCON

    4. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Sorry seen King too. Shame to have a wc team with only maximum 9 players

  28. klopptimusprime
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Free hit this lot???

    DDG
    Livra | Dias | Cancelo | James
    Bernardo | Mount
    Antonio* | Watkins

    Bachmann | Dennis | Salah | TAA | Jota | Brownhill + 0.9m

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      If you are willing to take couple of hits, then that would be my preferred option. Otherwise FH

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I would

  29. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    If no further postponements, this should be alright to survive for this week:

    DDG
    Cancelo, White, Dalot, Williams
    Foden, Bernardo, Bowen
    Antonio, Lacazette

    Hopefully Chelsea game is off!

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Nailed on for a 22 pointer GW

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I would take that tbh as long as it means a gray arrow 😀

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      If you're lucky enough, you can get away with that team.

      I also prefer Chelsea game to be off to further justify my FH. 🙂

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I'm not really interested in FH this week tbh, only player that I feel I'm missing is Ronaldo. Other options are hit and miss.

        Obviously this could change if Arsenal or some other games are off.

        Your team looks okay for damage limitation but FH will improve chance of green arrow.

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah Ronaldo and Son (due to ownership maybe) are the two standout picks this week. Rest are still hit or miss maybe like you said. And most are already on Bowen, some Arsenal lads, the usual suspects at the back and so on.

          Thanks for giving my team a look. Yeah FH might suit my team better since it still got Wood plus having Watkins vs my 2 Che D is not good for me.

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      If you get lucky, you'll get very lucky

      If not, that's a very thicc sofa

      About Chelsea: that's a confirmed FH for me if it happens, or at Arsenal. 😀 No FH otherwise

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I would prefer thick sofa plus saving FT plus saving FH 😉

    4. Dr Mulholland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Or the Manchester United game!

  30. dwain100
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Watkins to Ronaldo for a - 4?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe. Just remember Watkins is due a DGW as well