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It seems like every man and his dog is on a Wildcard this week but four-time top 5k finisher Az is not – and here’s what he has planned for Gameweek 8.

Gameweek 7 Pro Pundit Article

I’m taking a break from my normal team selection video to put some thoughts down in written form.

I could use the help this week, with several possibilities for transfers entering my mind as we head towards the Gameweek 8 deadline.

CURRENT SET-UP

 

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  1. Shark Team
    4 years, 1 month ago

    With ASM not fit, and Isak not an option as i want Kane for the 3rd fwd spot, i will triple up Newcastle with:
    A) Schar
    B) Willock
    they won't have to start every week but i will start them in easy fixtures, who to go for?

    1. FPL Equilibrium
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Manani
      4 years, 1 month ago

      just dont triple up? Wait till ASM is fit to triple up rather than tripple just for sake of trippling up

    3. jonnybhoy
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I done A

  2. FF Dirtbag
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What should I do? 2 FTs and 0.9M in the bank.

    Ward
    Cancelo Trippier Neco
    Gundo Martinelli andreas
    Haaland jesus

    Sanchez, TAA, James, Salah, Mcallister, Archer

    WC? Just 2Fts? A hit?

    1. Big Ronnie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No WC needed. Salah out gives you any options.

    2. FPL Equilibrium
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Salah and Gundo out - KDB and Bown in

      1. FF Dirtbag
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Ooohhh tasty move... Thanks guys! Given me some ideas. What about TAA?

        1. FPL Equilibrium
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Keep him

  3. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 1 month ago

    On WC, fairly settled on the team below. Best use of the remaining four spots? £27.5m to spend.

    Pope, Iverson
    Cancelo, Trippier, James, Neco, xxx
    KDB, Martinelli, Andreas, xxx, xxx
    Haaland, Mitro, xxx

    A) Perisic, Gordon, Bailey, Kane (433 playing one of Gordon, Bailey or Andreas)
    B) Patterson, Zaha, Bailey, Kane (flexible between 433 & 343)
    C) Patterson, Maddison, Diaz/Bowen, Toney (343)
    D) Coufal, Maddison, Zaha, Toney (343 most weeks. £0.8m ITB for flexibility)

    1. FPL Equilibrium
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

  4. Defaid Daniel
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A) Pope/ward
    Coufal/cancelo/trippier/James/Nec
    KDB/Bailey/Martinelli/saintmax/Andreas
    Kane/halland/Mitro-0.1 ITB
    B) Pope/ward
    Emerson/cancelo/trippier/James/Nec
    Foden/Bowen/Martinelli/saintmax/Andreas
    Kane/halland/Mitro 0.9ITB for Martinelli to Zaha in coming weeks

    1. XX SMICER XX
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Headache

  5. rozzo
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Pope
    Cancelo Trippier Saliba Neco
    KDB Martinelli Andreas
    Haaland Jesus Mitrovic

    0ft
    0.8 itb

    G2g?

    1. FPL Equilibrium
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure about Salina otherwise GTG. Who’s your bench

      1. rozzo
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Ward TAA DaSilva Diaz

  6. gooner_112233445566
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A) kdb and zaha/saint max
    B) foden/dias and sterling

    Got cancelo, trent and haaland already

    On A myself right now

    1. FPL Equilibrium
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. The Mighty Whites
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. XX SMICER XX
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Zaha can wait until GW10, is Saint Max fit?

  7. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Maddison in so many WC teams.

    1. FPL Equilibrium
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Fixture swing

      1. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yes. But Leicester look rough.

    2. XX SMICER XX
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Think I’m going Bowen and wait & see if Leicester improve

    3. Mr. O'Connell
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Influencers gonna influence

    4. Clintymints
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Gona end in tears

  8. Tsparkes10
    4 years, 1 month ago

    How confident are we KDB starts? Half tempted to go with Foden as a one week punt.

    1. FPL Equilibrium
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Go for it then, no one ever knows with Pep

    2. gooner_112233445566
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be very suprised if kdb didn't start, considering it's international break after. Why rest him? Foden is also good about though

      1. gooner_112233445566
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Good shout*

  9. The Mighty Whites
    4 years, 1 month ago

    How come people with money in the bank are going Iversen over Ward? I know he’s terrible, but surely having a back up ‘keeper is better than non playing one for 0.1 more?

    1. FPL Equilibrium
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure why people with money in the bank are, whispers that Ward could lose his place so maybe some gambling on that. Otherwise not sure

      1. FPL Equilibrium
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Could be they have pre planned future moves and need all the money they can get

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Aparently Ward might be dropped.

      1. XX SMICER XX
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Didn’t Rogers comments allude to Ward keeping his place?

  10. Ask Yourself
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Locked in I suggest. GL every1!

    Pope (BOU)
    Cancelo (wol) Trippier (BOU) Williams (FUL)
    KDB (wol) Martinelli (bre) Bailey (SOU) Andreas (nfo)
    Haaland (wol) Toney (ARS) Mitro (nfo)

    Ward Diaz TAA James

  11. FDMS All Starz
    4 years, 1 month ago

    2FTs & 0.0itb. What would you do here?

    Ederson
    Botman Neco Cancelo
    Salah* Saka Martinelli Andreas
    Jesus Haaland Archer*

    Ward Cucu Trent Dasilva

    1. FPL Equilibrium
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Salah and Archer out - Bowen and Isak in

    2. Joelinton Travel Tavern
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Salah Archer to Kane Gordon probably.

  12. gooner_112233445566
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Gameweek 9-11

    A) zaha
    B) saint max
    C) other mid up to 7.2

    1. jonnybhoy
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. FPL Equilibrium
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B if fit otherwise A

  13. Sal8
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Leno
    Cancelo trippier
    Martinelli pereira dasilva
    Haaland jesus

    Subs - ward trent* james* walker diaz* salah* archer

    Salah/walker/archer --> kdb/mitro/patterson for -4?
    Any other ideas?

    1. Not again Shirley
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I have brought in Kane for Archer and Gibbs White for Salah then captaining Kane. Can almost guarantee Kane gets nothing now I have done that but live in hope that Leicester fixture is kind. KDB decent choice too but wolves ain’t too bad and playing away.

  14. FF Dirtbag
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is Saint-Max back for this weekend?

    1. FF Dirtbag
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Thoughts on salah/Gundo/archer out for Kdb/SaintMax/Mitro (-4)?

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No news yet but has been suggested he is crocked.

    3. GINI MINI MANE MO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Highly unlikely according to local newspapers. Bruno maybe

      1. FF Dirtbag
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Ahh cheers... Back to the chalkboard...

  15. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Obviously there are players in better goalscoring form but I've barely seen a wildcard with Son in it. He was top scorer in the league last season.

    1. Ask Yourself
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nice try

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He was in a lot at the start of the week but his poor performance against Sporting ended that. Looked very poor so far and Conte today said "no-one is undroppable" suggesting he may change things around

      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        4 years, 1 month ago

        He said what every manager would say when asked the same question.

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          4 years, 1 month ago

          He didn't say anything like that before every time he was asked about Son though

    3. demob
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Son is dire Granville

    4. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nice to see Granny tho isn’t it!

      1. maglia rosa
        4 years, 1 month ago

        +1

    5. maglia rosa
      4 years, 1 month ago

      True enough Granville the group think on here is undoubtedly anti Son. I guess the form which is lacking from the eye test and stats is also backed up with a rotation threat after Conte’s comments this week. Before those comments I was still keen on him afterwards he just just becomes too risky. To buy him with all those signs makes the move avoidable if he then blanks or gets tested.

      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Well you know me, I rarely go with the herd. It's either silly or the timing is perfect. He's too good a player to go another game without scoring.

        1. maglia rosa
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Fair enough…..the threat of a rest is the killer for me. Kulu has had his rest, Kane the less likely out of the 4 not to start and Richarlison has performed well and probably deserves the start.

          I am still very tempted though it has to be said. Glorious if it pays off…..mahoosive brain fart moment if he doesn’t start though. Good luck if you go for it kiddo. 😛

  16. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Son or KDB for one week punt?

    1. Stranger Mings
      4 years, 1 month ago

      KDB

    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I would go Son. I could see Spurs putting a few past Leicester, but I'd be more suprised to see City doing that to Wolves.

    3. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Son (C)

  17. jonnybhoy
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best newcastle defender after Trippier?

    1. Stranger Mings
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Schar

  18. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    4 years, 1 month ago

    https://mobile.twitter.com/lauriewhitwell/status/1570493179803369472

    ETH said he experimented tonight with Sancho moving into the CF position and says he may do it again going forward

  19. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 1 month ago

    ago
    On this for a -4:

    Ward
    Trippier Saliba Cancelo Neco
    KDB Martinelli Andreas
    Jesus Haaland Mitro

    Would you WC?

    Thanks

    1. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I don’t think so, looks pretty good?

  20. Chris_l25
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Been on WC since the end of GW6....3.6m ITB

    Pope
    Emerson Royal, Cancelo, Trippier, Emerson
    KDB, Martinelli, Andreas
    Mitro, Haaland, Toney

    Ward, Neco, Sinisterra, Zaha

    I want Sinisterra and Zaha for upcoming GW's so happy to bench this week. Emerson Royal will likely be a one week punt. Any changes required?

    1. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      You have 3.6m itb? Why not spend it?

      1. Chris_l25
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Because I can easily jump on Salah/Trent/Chelsea wingbacks if they start performing/any of the 8 mil midfielders etc

    2. FPL Equilibrium
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Looks GTG

  21. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Salah & Walker >> KDB & Trippier (2FT)- to field XI.

    Anything better? Can afford Perisic for instance

    1. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I’d go for tripper over Perisic so looks good

      1. AgentRed
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        4 years, 1 month ago

        *Trippier

        1. Connor's Calling
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Thank you

    2. Stranger Mings
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Agree go for it

    3. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Y

  22. AgentRed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 1 month ago

    TAA & Archer > Perisic and Mitrovic with 2FT?

    1. Stranger Mings
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yea

    2. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Y

    3. Joelinton Travel Tavern
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Defo

  23. Mr. Mystic
    4 years, 1 month ago

    For a one week punt… Royal or Perisic?

    1. Stranger Mings
      4 years, 1 month ago

      P

    2. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I was keen on Royal until I saw the comments about him being fatigued, so now leaning more towards Perisic again

    3. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      P higher ceiling surely?

  24. XX SMICER XX
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Why does Maddison get so much more love over Barnes?

    1. More Tragic
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Sexier sounding name?

    2. Clintymints
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Dead balls

  25. FPL Doctor
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A) Gordon
    B) Bailey

    1. FPL Equilibrium
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I would go A.

      Fixtures are good. He is taking shots and he is nailed.

    3. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

  26. MShalkz
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Think I've settled on this WC draft, feedback welcome:

    Pope (Ward)
    Cancelo, Dias, Trippier (Neco, James)
    Bowen, Maddison, Martinelli, Gordon (Pereira)
    Kane, Haaland, Mitro

    0.1 ITB, 390k OVR

    1. More Tragic
      4 years, 1 month ago

      That midfield will destroy the rank

    2. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I think it’s really good. Though as a Dias owner I’m regretting using a city spot on him so if you think you might want KDB at some stage he might not be the right choice.

  27. Ninja Škrtel
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Gonna risk it and go for Salah>Son for a one time punt before I wildcard.

  28. Couch Potato
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A Sanchez & Sterling > Pope & Kulu
    B Sanchez/Sterling/Jesus > Pope/Gordon/Kane (c) -4

  29. Rowley Birkin
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Trent, Salah, Greenwood to Perisic, KDB, Mitrovic for -4?

    1. jonnybhoy
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah no brainer imo

  30. Clintymints
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Isak and Trip in for Jesus and Fofana/Saliba?

    2ft and slightly favouring selling Fofana over Saliba (Have James) + Newcastle fixtures look juicy. Need a fall guy to get Trip in, and I can't drop Toney or any mids to save funds, so Jesus unfortunately is the fall guy

    Yay nay?