Scout Notes

Rotation carnage, Norwich down, Weghorst on pens? Saturday’s FPL review

We round up the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) talking points from Saturday’s six Gameweek 35 fixtures in our Scout Notes summary.

The graphics below are taken from LiveFPL, Ragabolly’s excellent and ever-improving website, and our own Premium Members Area.

GOALS, ASSISTS AND BONUS

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INJURIES AND BANS

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There were a number of injuries to report from Saturday’s matches although none of them were earth-shattering from an FPL perspective.

Perhaps the most notable, given his recent spike in popularity, was an injury sustained by Fabian Schar (£4.4m) in Newcastle’s defeat to Liverpool. However, Eddie Howe couldn’t give us much information after full-time.

 “I don’t know. It was related to the tackle. I don’t know what it is. I haven’t spoken to him or the medical team yet, so we hope it isn’t serious, but, obviously, it was enough for him to come off.” – Eddie Howe

Lucas Digne (£5.0m) made a shock early return from a collarbone injury for Aston Villa’s win over relegated Norwich City but it was one in, one out for the Villans, who lost Leon Bailey (£6.3m) to an ankle injury that will now require an MRI scan.

Opponents Norwich had their own issues: Kenny McLean (£4.9m) was replaced after the warm-up due to ongoing problems with his toe, while Josh Sargent (£5.4m) suffered a recurrence of a niggling ankle injury just 14 minutes into a substitute appearance.

Nelson Semedo (£4.8m) succumbed to a hamstring injury during Wolves’ loss to Brighton, who themselves saw Enock Mwepu (£5.9m) limp from the field of play with a groin tweak that Graham Potter hopes is more fatigue-related.

There were casualties in the evening fixture, too, with Liam Cooper (£4.4m) pulling out of the Leeds XI after “feeling something behind his knee” in the warm-up and Nathan Ake (£4.7m) walking gingerly from the field of play on the hour mark after taking a knock to his ankle.

More serious though was what seems to be a season-ending knee injury suffered by Stuart Dallas (£4.9m), who was stretchered off on the stroke of half-time.

FPL TALKING POINTS

NOT TOO IMPORTANT FOR A REST…
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Liverpool and Manchester City both traded wins on Saturday, emerging from away matches with victories to nil. Business as usual, then? Not quite, as Mohamed Salah (£13.3m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8.4m) and Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) didn’t make their respective sides’ starting XIs.

The bombshell teamsheet reveals confounded expectations that Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola would deem their star names rotation-proof while the title push was on the line and instead manage minutes through early substitutions.

If we’re to take the positives, we can assume that further rests are less likely for Salah et al in Double Gameweek 36, while the end-to-end nature of the Leeds game, which the scoreline belied, might have reminded Guardiola of the control he usually gets in the engine room when he plays De Bruyne and the also-benched Bernardo Silva (£7.0m).

Klopp’s post-match comments are worth repeating, however, particularly if you’re an Andrew Robertson (£7.3m) owner.

“Tsimikas would’ve deserved to play and Robbo could have had a break as well but when you change one full-back and a centre-half and there are three changes in the last line, what I think then is ‘No, don’t do that, let’s do it like this.’ – Jurgen Klopp

As for those who did make it onto the pitch at Elland Road, Gabriel Jesus (£8.5m) notched his sixth league goal in three starts and Phil Foden (£7.8m) bagged his first assists of 2022 as he started for the 12th time in 13 league games.

WEGHORST ON PENS?
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Wout Weghorst (£6.4m) owners had another frustrating afternoon as their Dutch striker blanked and was withdrawn after 59 minutes of Burnley’s 2-1 win at Watford.

Compounding their anguish was the fact that Weghorst was all set to take the first-half spot-kick that the visitors won, only for the VAR to spot that the foul that led to the award took place outside of the area.

It’s still perhaps too early to assume that the Netherlands international is now Burnley’s first-choice option from 12 yards, as not one of Maxwel Cornet (£5.9m), Jay Rodriguez (£5.2m) or Ashley Barnes (£5.2m) – all of whom have taken penalties for the Clarets – was on the field at the time.

Cornet had indeed taken a penalty with Weghorst (and Rodriguez) on the field two weeks ago, although ended up missing it.

Alexis Mac Allister (£5.1m) was also tasked with penalty-taking duties for Brighton on Saturday, seeing his first effort from the spot crash against the post before he converted at the second attempt later in the game.

Again, previous takers Neal Maupay (£6.3m) and Pascal Gross (£5.7m) were off the field – although both players had missed their last attempts.

ZAHA MAKING HIS CASE FOR GAMEWEEK 37
Palace's solid defensive numbers and Zaha's threat: FPL notes

Wilfried Zaha (£6.9m) was someone we talked about in last Monday’s Scout Notes, after he did everything but score in the goalless draw with Leeds United.

It was a frustrating evening for him then and it looked like Saturday was going to be a repeat performance, after he was named among the substitutes for just the second time this season – he had been recovering from illness the first time that had happened, with this latest omission chalked up to a bruising encounter at Elland Road.

But up he popped off the bench to lead the line at Jean-Philippe Mateta’s (£5.4m) expense and score a superb late winner.

“We put him in the No.9 [position] because of his mobility and the fact he can hold the ball and run in-behind. There was a massive space between the two lines of four that allowed him to drop and get the ball at his feet.

“And we know how dangerous he can be running in-behind as well, so he just needed a half-chance to put it in the back of the net. The game against Leeds he was unlucky, and today he showed how good he is and he is a really top goalscorer.” – Patrick Vieira on Wilfried Zaha

Zaha is arguably one of the biggest draws for Gameweek 37, whether you’re on a Free Hit or otherwise. Palace are on the road twice in that set of fixures but the Ivory Coast international has scored six goals in his last seven away matches and has quietly crept up to joint-sixth in the Golden Boot charts, with 12 strikes in all this season.

BROJA BOTHER
Moura can provide value route into Spurs' appealing fixtures 1

While Zaha impressed his manager with his cameo appearance, Armando Broja (£5.5m) was being maligned by his own boss.

Broja was reduced to a substitute’s role for the second game in a row and the still-popular FPL forward was even namechecked by Ralph Hasenhuttl as a contributing factor to Saints’ current run of five points from a possible 30.

“It’s not bad if you have something like that (Zaha as a substitute), I must say I expect more from my guys coming on.

“This is what we are lacking at the moment, Broja is not the same like he has been a few months ago. This is the difference at the moment.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

Wolves’ form bodes well for City/Chelsea

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been one of the toughest nuts to crack this season and for a while were even flirting with a top-four place.

But the wheels have fallen off somewhat over the last four Gameweeks, with three defeats-to-nil on the bounce effectively ending their European aspirations.

Up next for Wolves is a Double Gameweek but there’ll be few FPL managers interested in their players based on form and fixtures.

Bruno Lage called Saturday’s defeat to Brighton his side’s “worst performance” of 2021/22, highlighting the disruption caused by injuries (the influential Ruben Neves (£5.2m) returned for this one but was clearly only half-fit) as a catalyst in the recent loss of form.

“When little things come together it makes a massive difference. We had a long period where we were playing with one team, now we are playing with players who didn’t start the season with us. The positions are not the same, so the decisions are not the same.” – Bruno Lage

They’re bottom for minutes-per-xG over this three-game run, not creating a single big chance against lower-table opposition Brighton, Burnley and Newcastle, while they’re also 17th for expected goals conceded at the other end.

It’s Manchester City and Chelsea up next in Gameweek 36 and for owners of players from those two clubs, this fixture looks that bit more appealing than it did a couple of months ago.

INGS AND WATKINS OUTSHINE COUTINHO

Villa players were popular transfer targets in Gameweek 35 and they duly responded with a 2-0 win, although Philippe Coutinho (£7.0m) again wasn’t among the points.

It’s difficult to get too carried away with Saturday’s victory, with the Villans bright in spells but ultimately making heavy work of seeing off the Championship-bound Canaries.

Danny Ings’ (£7.7m) introduction helped change the game and the strong money would be on him retaining a start alongside Ollie Watkins (£7.5m) in at least the first Gameweek 36 fixture, with the pair and the generally subdued Coutinho briefly showing some good link-up play in attack.

The trio registered 14 shots and nine chances created between them, with Watkins’ own tally of six attempts the best of any forward in Gameweek 35 so far. Coutinho went close to a couple of assists, meanwhile, although still looked quiet.

NORWICH DOWN, WATFORD EFFECTIVELY GONE

Norwich City’s defeat at Aston Villa condemned them to the drop, while Watford’s last-gasp loss at the hands of Burnley all but sent then packing too.

Mankind’s quest to prove that a team being ‘on the beach’ is statistically a thing may have not quite found compelling evidence but what contesting end-of-season dead rubbers does do is raise the risk of rotation.

Fringe players are seemingly more likely to get a look-in when there’s little tangible to play for; we have seen it with Eberechi Eze (£5.9m) at Palace, Shane Long (£5.4m) at Southampton and Bailey at Aston Villa recently, for example.

Luckily there are few Norwich players we Fantasy managers genuinely covet but for those we do, it’s worth considering that Dean Smith might start to have one eye on next season with his team selections now that the Canaries are down.

The recently in-demand Teemu Pukki (£6.1m) could be relatively safe, at least, with Sargent reinjuring himself and Adam Idah (£4.9m) out for the season.

876 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Best keeper for DGW36 plus GW38?
    Thinking Alisson or Ederson.

    Own Robertson & Salah; Laporte & Cancelo
    ( FH37)

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      FDR suggests Ederson, or should I leave a space for a Man City attacker?

    2. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Schmeichel. Cheap, rotation-proof, and amazing fixtures.

      1. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I have Ramsdale/Pope and will be selling Pope. Money isn't a problem unless I want an expensive forward, in which case I'll play Ramsdale and get a bench fodder keeper. Does Schmeichel outscore Ederson in 36/38?

    3. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I've gone for Schmiechel, but only because I can't afford Emerson.

  2. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Is Jesus a genuine option now? Was thinking of getting kdb for kane coz kdb has had his rest & surely Jesus is due a rest?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Not starting in the CL though and given his goal scoring form (albeit only two games) gotta feel he'll start Vs Newcastle at least

      1. tokara
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Jesus scored agst Marid???

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Course he did. And he started. Doh

      2. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I'm thinking he's benched for the away game to Madrid & then starts league game? Would you still get him if he starts UCL game too?

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Was always an option! Can’t believe not many got him this week!

      1. AIRMILES
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I brought him in this week for a hit. Happy I did.

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Well done!

      2. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Naah, going into DGW with 2 transfers feels more confident
        Definitely considering him now

    3. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      If he keeps starting games as a nailed forward at the pointy end of the City attack, he isn't an option, he's essential.

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        But will he keep starting? On past evidence, no, on form, he should!

  3. el polako
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Lesson learned yesterday- ignore the collective hype on here. Can't believe I've wasted a transfer on Coutinho...
    To be perfectly clear blame is on me as I've made the decision, there is plenty of good advice on here but also plenty of collective bias confirmation the skill is to not let yourself to be too influenced by opinion of "most".

    Have a prosperous fpl day all !

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Always go with your gut feeling. Usually the first one is right

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Initially wanted to leave Havertz as he was but the more I read, listened my head was turned - again completely my decision.

    2. tokara
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I purposely watched villa last game to pick who i wanted, Watkins stood out

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Well done, I couldn't get him without hit so settled for the next "best" thing in hope that Norwich is really plum fixture.

    3. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Exactly - every decision we make is our own regardless of the advice we receive.

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Absolutely but it makes it even worse because I'm usually pretty hard on myself.

    4. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      No one bought Coutinho for simply one match (NOR), Villa have back to back doubles now.

      Any FPL pick should be assessed over a 3-4 match period, that’s how you see returns

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Lack of return playing at home against weakest team in the league plus fact that he have been quiet for weeks now hardly fills me with confidence that he'll smash it against Liverpool or even Burnley away.

    5. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      But he could have easily returned, just remember it’s all luck.
      Once the clock strikes the deadline your points have already been decided by the lady.

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Thought it was decided by Mark ?

    6. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I brought him in and captained him rather than captaining Salah. So I don't feel so sore.

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Thats one way of looking at it.
        I took out Havertz to bring in Coutinho, we all know what happens next...

    7. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      If I had have taken early transfers for the better part of the season i would have been far better off, even considering injuries; simply because I would have made my choices and not the collective. Let's face it bud, we are the culprits!
      For a change, I went Watkins rather than Cout for basic reasons of need. Forgetting the points gain I feel better for it.
      Have a prosperous day too mate.

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Due to my team structure I couldn't stretch to Watkins without hit.
        Well played.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Sheer luck. It fell for me because I needed Saka too.

    8. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      He’s still got 4 games to in the next two to haul

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Or to blank.

  4. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    play weg or dewsbury hall

    Thanks

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Dewsbury, 2 games

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Cheers

  5. CRAZY TRAIN
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Son > KDB ? Exact funds to do it and have Kane for Spurs cover.

    Yes or no?

    1. tokara
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Ask again after today

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        This is what I'm doing. If Spurs blank again Son, Kula and James to KDB, Saka and Cash for a hit here we come.

  6. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    The Triple Threat are going in DRY later

  7. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    GW36 is such a tough GW. Who do you go with? 3 Liverpool, 3 Chelsea and 3 City? No Spurs or Arsenal? Anyone from Leicester, Villa or Everton?

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Three Chelsea is risky with the FA Cup final which has to be their priority the following weekend.

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I don't rate Liverpool's fixtures from a defence perspective, so I'm not sure if triple 'Pool is essential. (I'd be surprised to see two clean sheets).

      I think triple Chelsea and City is worth the (rotation) risk due to their fixtures.

      I'd definitely pick a Leicester mid (fixtures don't get any better than this).

      I'd want at least one Villa for GW37, but don't think they're essential for GW36. Likewise with Everton (Gordon is a great enabler and has been their best player for a large part of the season).

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Liverpool with 21 clean sheets and 62% suddenly start conceding?

        https://footystats.org/england/premier-league/clean-sheets-table

        I'd be surprised to see Villa, Southampton and Wolverhampton score.

        1. Obamawang
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Also, TAA & Robbo are always good for assists and the odd goal.

    3. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I think Maddison Blu is worth a pick.

    4. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Chasing, I would miss out on Citeh forwards apart from Jesus. Maybe recentcy bias. Villa and Everton; can they beat the big names realistically? Nobody really knows rotation so we might as well go for upside rather than think the negative.

    5. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      On FH? A lot may depend on how teams look today. I'd want Saka, maybe one of Son/Kane/Kulu if Spurs show anything today, maybe Maddison, Richarlison if Everton look better...

    6. CRAZY TRAIN
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I think captain choice is massive this gw. Considering Saka

    7. noissimbus
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I'd minimise Chelsea due FA Cup final. Most might only play 90mins. Will just have to accept some Pool and City players will have reduced minutes. 1-2 Spurs/Arsenal players are enough. Do get Leicester, Villa and Everton players to spread the risk. Captain decision will be most difficult, I may just pick an unconventional one like Matip or Laporte.

  8. Rash
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Worth using FH to load up on Man city and Liverpool players? Or stick with FH37?

    Pope
    Trent cancelo cash Collins
    Salah coutinho son kulu KDH
    Kane

    Dubravka broja schar cucho

    1ft 0itb

    1. AIRMILES
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I've been converted to FH38

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I think FH38 makes a lot of sense.

        Just need to pay attention to team news, the section on this site is great and there's bound to be some surprises.

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      FH38 here too.

      Triple Arsenal
      Triple Chelsea
      Son & Kane

      etc

    3. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Have the same question. I was going to FH37, but I don't actually rate the potential of the players/teams involved - would prefer most of my normal squad with one fixture. So leaning towards FH36 so I can rearrange squad for that week only with all my preferred choices in the big teams.

  9. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Planning to BB in 36 and FH in 37. Any thoughts on how to use my FT? 1.2 ITB Maybe upgrade Schar to a 5.6m DGW def?

    Schmeichel
    Cancelo - James - TAA
    KDB - Son - Maddison - Mount - Ramsey
    Werner - Mateta

    Foster - Dennis - Mitchell - Schar

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Obviously Schar must go; after that it is a guessing game. Have you thought of using chips the other way round?

      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Haven't been planning for that. My squad has 13 DGWers for 36 (except Mateta and Mitchell) and so I'm pretty well set up for 36.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          You have Schmeichel, Maddi, Ramsey, Mateta, Ramsey already DGW37. Do you really wat the others not to play in that GW? It is a hard one, but if I did not know your chips i would say you were planning for DGW37 anyway. It's what you have to play with in GW38 too. A FH chip might be good in GW38 too. A hard one IMO

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I'd probably transfer Mateta given the chance.

    3. noissimbus
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Schar to Matip/Villa def.

  10. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Current team

    Schmeichel

    Trent Cancelo Alonso Matip Laporte

    Salah Saka Mount Havertz

    Watkins

    Foster Nketiah Ramsey Pukki

    Thinking of doing Havertz > Foden/Mahrez ??

    Might play Nketiah if he does well this GW. Would drop one of the big hitter defenders.

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Good move. Looking to make similar moves losing Chelsea players

  11. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    James, Mount and possibly Kulu on the chopping block.

    Exact money to do Foden for Mount.

    Worth downgrading James to upgrade Kulu (-4)?

    2FT 0.2ITB and no chips left:
    Schmeichel
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Laporte James
    Salah Saka Mount Kulu
    Kane
    (Steele Brownhill Gelhardt Greenwood)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Maddison is the alternative midfield pick for Mount. James could be replaced with Dias for triple City def

  12. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    How does this look?

    Sa Dalot Son to Schmeichel Robertson Foden for a -8

    1. Ninjaa
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Not for -8

    2. Obamawang
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      -8's always a risk but I like it.

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Son to Foden is a tricky move for a hit. I like the other 2 moves

    4. noissimbus
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 11 months ago

      If Klopp's comments carry any weight, Robbo might be benched in one of the DGW matches. Long overdue imo.

      1. Pipermaru
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Hope he sits Villareal game, it is the easiest of them all, the only one they're 2 goals up.

        1. noissimbus
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Yeah, it's realistic. Makes my decision to switch from Robbo to TAA in GW34 all the more painful lol.

          1. Pipermaru
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            What do you know about pain? I've captained Sterling last 2 GW, 9 goals for City 0 returns from the chap 😀

            1. Jock Grealish
              • 2 Years
              1 year, 11 months ago

              Captaining a city player when they are still in champions league is quite the risk.

              1. Pipermaru
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                1 year, 11 months ago

                He played 2x90, City scored 9 goals, not sure what your comment is about. My point is almost all City players got returns, not him, lady variance hit me pretty hard.

            2. noissimbus
              • 1 Year
              1 year, 11 months ago

              Oof, so much hype and potential yet so little to show for. May the next GW bring better returns (if he hasn't been booted by then lol)

      2. Jock Grealish
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        He won't be benched. Too much to play for. Could easily rest v Villarreal

  13. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    If I play my 1 free transfer, then after I do that I play my free hit, will that transfer still stand. Ie. Will that player be in my squad the week after I play my free hit ?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Nope

  14. Obamawang
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    I'm BBing in 36. My team is:

    Schmeichel Foster
    TAA Robertson Alonso Cancelo Laporte
    Salah Saka Maddison Dewsbury-Hall Son
    Watkins Nketiah Gelhardt

    I'm torn between:

    (a) Son to KDB, and captain him;
    (b) Son to Foden and Gelhardt to Werner for a -4; or
    (c) Son to Mount/Havertz and Gelhardt to Jesus for a -4

    Thoughts?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

  15. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Still have a FH and 2 FTS so few options which is giving me a bit of a headache 🙂

    A Kane or kdb for gw36 and 38 only ( have Kane for now)
    B Jesus still a good option or am I too late ?
    Cheers

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Tough one. KDB could be your cap for 36 & 38.

      Forward options have been poor all season. Seems to be first choice with his form at the moment so don't see why not jump on him if you no other fires

  16. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Do I bench Nketiah for the double?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James Laporte Alonso
    Salah KDB(c) Saka Kulu
    Richarlison

    Foster Nketiah Ramsey Weghorst

    1. Obamawang
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Tricky. Higher upside with Nketiah than Richarlison I think, but Rich will defo start. I wouldn't drop any of your back five.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I think I would start Nketiah ahead of James or Alonso. Not sure they play both games in 36

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Might be worth having Chelsea players just for the Wolves match alone. Wolves look very poor at the minute.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Possibly, I would still lean towards Nketiah 2 games over James/Alonso 1 game

    3. noissimbus
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yes imo. Richarlison has form and scored in both reverse fixtures. Nketiah scored in 1 game all season and many are already putting him on the same level as other staple forwards. Be wary imo.

  17. NATSTER
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    What happened lately with H.Barnes?

    Lost his starting place and regularly rotated with Lookman because of form or congested fixtures?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Out of form partly.

      Not starting in Europe so starts in the league.

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Think there’s a chance he starts both in the dgw?

      2. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Umm.. He fits my budget well for DGW36.
        Not sure if he would be good candidate.

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Guessing on a start today though. Be a bit weird if he didn't.

      1. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Yep. He played just 30 minutes in midweek. I'd think he has lost starting spot if he doesn't start today.

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          He's highly likely to play today.

          Tbd they normally come on in the other game, so Maddison could score from the bench?

    3. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Lost his place to Lookman it seems, Im keeping for the double the, easiest games fixtures and will get at least 100mins Id say

      1. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I think it's best to hold if you already have him.

        He should play both games either starting or benching.

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I think based on form. He has been pretty poor. Fortunate to get a goal in the last game

  18. mackan
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Tsimikas pretty nailed for one game over gw36?
    With all this games this must be so.

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Tsimikas could play midweek against Villareal. If not then yes Robbo likely to get rested in 36 imo

  19. Bubbles1985
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Am already contemplating a -8 for BB36...

    Out - Sterling, Mateta, Dennis

    In - Coutinho, Jesus, Weggy

    Last minute transfers obviously!

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Leicester mid instead of Coutinho?

      1. Bubbles1985
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Would have 7.9m, so could also be Foden.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Not sure I would take a hit for Coutinho this week

      1. Bubbles1985
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Just my initial thoughts

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Just stick with Dennis. Not worth the - 4 to Weghorst when Dennis also has a double

      1. Bubbles1985
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Dennis is just annoying me now!

        1. Walter White (WW)
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          weghorst is not the messiah.

          Imo, bin sterling & mateta

        2. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Actually Weghorst doesn't double in 36. Just keep Dennis and hope you get lucky with the 2 games he has over Weghorst 1 game

          1. Bubbles1985
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Fair point!

            That tells me for just looking at affordable in the replace player list!!

  20. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    For DGW36 plus GW38

    Watkins or
    Jesus (-4)

    Will FH37

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Jesus

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Watkins

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Depends how confident you are with jesus playing both games in 36

    4. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Basically replacing Weghorst and his one pointers. Alternative is get Nketiah and Ederson for free.

    5. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I prefer Jesus for 36 but Watkins for 37. Getting both would be ideal if that's somehow doable?

      1. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Watkins will be in FH37 regardless

  21. The Parrot
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Thinking about this for a hit to protect against rotation. Worth it ?

    Robbo + James + Mount to
    Matip + Laporte + Maddison

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Just for 1 week, its fine. Over 3, I would expect outgoing players to score more.

      1. The Parrot
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I'm FH in 38, so would be two GW's. I'm assuming the new players would get a game extra. Still think my current players would outscore ?

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Then it might work

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Yup this. Look at 36-38 together

  22. v3n0m
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Barnes -> Gordon
    Cucho -> Nketiah
    Saiss -> Laporte
    Broja -> Dennis
    For -8 on BB36 ?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yes

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I like all except the Barnes move.

    3. nolard
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I like the moves.
      Only one is Dennis, who I wonder about.
      Slim pickings though

      1. nolard
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Actually, I'd keep Barnes.

        1. v3n0m
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Barnes move will fund the other 3..

  23. Athletico Underachieving
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Current team for BB36:

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Cancelo, James
    Salah, Mount, Kulu, Saka, Cout
    Kane, Weg

    (Foster, Dier, Fofana, Broja)

    In two very different minds:

    A) Just Broja - Nketiah
    B) Mount, Kulu, Broja - Maddison, Ramsay, Rich - 8

  24. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Any Leicester defender likely to start both games in the double?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I don't think so. He has most of his defenders available

    2. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Maybe Soyuncu or Fofana.

    3. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Cheers. Definitely not clean-cut. Might be able to make a better guess depending on conference league outcome.

    4. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      The keeper is the play

  25. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Cancelo is my only City asset, I own both Son and Kulu. Which combo for -4?

    A) Son, Foden, Nketiah
    B) Kulu, KDB, Nketiah
    C) Kulu, Foden, Jesus

    1. EL_FENOMENO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Lean towards A

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B definitely

      C is good too.

    4. noissimbus
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 11 months ago

      C to maximise City players. Not rotation proof, but should be good for a return in at least one game.

  26. Dammit_182
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    GW36 looks to be full of traps. I’ve got 10/11 DGW players, 2 free transfers and my FH to play in 37. Am thinking of doing Werner to puki & Roberts to VVD. Any other moves to consider which reduce the number of ‘traps’ in the team?

    Ramsdale

    James, Rudiger, Robertson, Cancello, (Roberts to VVD)

    KDB, Son, Saka, Jota

    (Werner to Pukki)

    Dubravka, Zaha, wood, Broja

  27. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Owning Wout Weghorst has been an absolute sh#t fest.

  28. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Is it mad to sell Robertson (unlikely to play both DGW games IF he starts against Villarreal) and Schar for City defensive double up of Dias and Laporte (betting against Cancelo or let's say... these two outscoring him)?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      He could play. They need to win all games.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Robbo has already played 5*90 games. Liverpool have a more than capable deputy on Tsimikas. There is no way Robbo plays all the remaining games.

        27 Apr - (H) Villarreal
        30 Apr - (A) Newcastle
        3 May - (A) Villarreal
        7 May - (H) Spurs
        10 May - (A) Aston Villa
        14 May - (N) Chelsea
        17 May - (A) Southampton
        22 May - (H) Wolves
        28 May - (N) CL Final?

        Days gap between games:

        3,3,4,3,4,3,5,6?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          5*90 games since his last rest*

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Looking at 36-38, I think Robbo would outscore Dias and Laporte if he does miss 1 game

    3. noissimbus
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 11 months ago

      See CL lineup first, Robbo could rest against Villareal then power through DGW36 and FA cup final (with being subbed off after 60mins against Villa). Really can't predict Klopp though. Any two of City's trio should be OK imo.

  29. afsr
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Morning everyone! Need advice on BB36, only chip left and I'm chasing 2nd place in a paid league

    Ramsdale, Steele
    Robertson, Rudiger, TAA, James, Doherty
    Salah, Maddison, Mount, Saka, Gordon
    Lacazette, Werner, Weghorst
    1FT, 1.2 ITB

    The obvious route would be Steele, Doherty -> Schmeichel, Justin but I'm 0.1 short. Do I sell Weghorst or Lacazette for a -8? For whom? Really want Jesus or Richarlison, but not sure how to fit them

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Michael Keane instead of Justin? Could easily knick a header and CS over 36/37

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I'd avoid Everton and that Keane trap.

        If a good BB is worth 20 points, an 8 point hit is almost half of it.

        Guess it could be better on a dgw but often isn't the case with benchings, injuries etc.

  30. JT11fc
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Stuff it, if Sterling doesnt start v Madrid then Ill prob just keep him, surely now hes due......

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Nah man, time to get rid even if it's for hit

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Yeah, i think so too.

        I'm doing Sterling and Cucho to Foden and Jesus for BB36.

        1. JT11fc
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Nice moves, maybe Foden is the answer

      2. JT11fc
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Im doing ASM to Richy, that leaves 0itb so its either a cheaper City mid or take another hit to down grade Havertz to fund KDB.... -8 is too much for KDB imo

    2. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I don't know about that. He's just not up for it right now.

      1. JT11fc
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Hmm your probably right, he does look a bit like a passenger at times