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With Fantasy Premier League (FPL) resuming on Boxing Day, we’ll be welcoming back our stellar team of Pro Pundits and Hall of Famers for the restart.

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First up is Burning Questions co-host and four-time top 10k finisher Pras, who takes us Gameweek by Gameweek and discusses the stand-out players.

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It was a nice little surprise from the Premier League to announce some Double Gameweeks during the World Cup break. FPL managers can start waking up from their mini-hiatus hibernation and get their thinking caps on as to how best to navigate these.

It should also be said, however, that the ongoing World Cup and the teams that progress late into the competition will no doubt alter plans. 

Announced doubles

Let us first look at what has just been announced, using the excellent Legomane’s detailed fixture breakdown.

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Gameweek 19

 

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  1. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 days ago

    FRESH FPL CONTENT!

    Now where's my baby oil?

  2. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 days ago

    I predict 20 to 30+ points left on the bench every week for that draft.

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 days ago

      I have a similar draft actually. One fodderish spot in defence (Patterson probably), but thinking of taking the same approach to a benching-headache of a front 8.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 days ago

        Your starting 11 should be your starting 11 in my opinion.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 7 days ago

          That's usually how I play. But the Euros hangover at the start of last season is on my mind, and I really don't want to be forced into an early WC by unexpected fitness issues in January. Would probably just be for the first few weeks, and maybe include a BB.

    2. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 days ago

      I agree, and one could collect some funds eg. Darwin plus Kulu to get a Salah and cheap striker, but it feels meh.

      It's very early thoughts of course, but going into doubles and blanks, I don't mind a deeper squad.

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 days ago

        I have this:

        Kepa
        Dalot Cancelo Trippier
        Salah Foden Trossard Almiron
        Martial Haaland Kane

        Ward Andreas Bueno Thomas

        0.1m ITB for Martial to Mitro ahead of the double, if I like Mitro's form + fitness by then. He still doesn't look fully fit

        1. Pras (FPL)
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 days ago

          Man Utd home to BOU in 19 - will be hard to make that switch if Martial still fit

          1. Ze_Austin
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 7 days ago

            That's the plan, actually. I have to be very convinced about Mitro to make that switch. Leicester's defence is good now, and Chelsea's *could* have improved by then. I've been blinded by doubles too many times in the past, so I'd rather have a ready alternative in the (hopefully) fit and firing Martial

            1. Athletic Nasherbo
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 6 days ago

              I am on this:

              Shaw, Dalot, Trippier (I predict one want start GW17 due to WC; James is useful for this and doubles)

              Wilson > Mitro (GW 19)

              Ederson
              Trippier Dalot Shaw
              KdB Saka Kulusevski Rashford Almiron
              Haaland Wilson

              Ward James Moore Digne

      2. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        Why don't you have the green badge?!?!!

    3. im1974
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 days ago

      I think it’ll be similar to a lot of teams. Benches will be needed frequently through January

  3. Mozumbus
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 days ago

    What are the must have players for today's matches?
    Thanks

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 days ago

      The ones who will score and get assists.

      1. Mozumbus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 days ago

        Oops! I'm not depending on hacks lol

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 days ago

      Mæhle is locked in for me, hoping we finally get a CS + attacking return haul. Maybe Eriksen / Skov Olsen (if fit) if you see Denmark scoring a few (I'm not so sure anymore...). I have Messi currently but I'm having doubts about capping him since 1-0 suits both Argentina & Poland, so may switch to Mbappe if he starts. Mexico v Saudi Arabia has the most potential for an open, back-and-forth game with a few goals in it since both will need a win. Tempted by a differential like Vega but not quite confident enough to use up a forward spot on him

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 days ago

        How does it suit poland? If argentina won and saudi won too this means poland are out.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 7 days ago

          True, only a specific range of results would suit Poland in this case - anything other than Saudi win / Mexico winning by 4+. But I still think they setup very defensively indeed and only go for it much later if Saudi are ahead

  4. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 days ago

    Depay(C) switch to Messi?

    1. Max City
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 days ago

      Maybe

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 days ago

      I don’t see it as high scoring game so not sure. I am thinking of Gakpo to a German or Spanish player (Morata or Musiala) - don’t have Mbappé

    3. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 days ago

      Yeah, I would

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 days ago

      Yay

  5. fenixri
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 days ago

    Do you think Jesus outscores Mbappe this week?

  6. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 days ago

    Be sure to team news if planning to captain Mbappe

    https://twitter.com/PSGhub/status/1597911984586248192?s=20&t=vBGBYe17XCRf4P-QBPqqWw

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 days ago

      Doubt he starts after this news. Mbappe > Messi? Also have adm who I can switch to a starting France mid. On WC.

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 days ago

        Yes probably best move if not in starting 11. I took punt on Coman as French midfielder as in predicted line ups

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      Looks like a minus 3 hit for me then 🙁

      Who's the best replacement for him if he is not in starting lineup in an hour?

      1. Saka Punch
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        If I knew Richarlison would start it'd be him but I don't. Maybe Morata? But even he's not a lock in

        1. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 days ago

          Got Richarlison already lol

      2. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        I guess Messi if you don’t have. Brazil a bit risky- Morata perhaps as he has played well off bench twice and Spain need win. Fullkrug v Costa Rica may be decent option as Havertz has been pants. Mitrovic perhaps most certain to start.

        1. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 days ago

          Giroud for France not worth a shot?

          1. The Mentaculus
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 6 days ago

            Unlikely to start. Thuram in predicted lineups

          2. dunas_dog
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 6 days ago

            If in line up then yes but not in predicted line ups I have seen

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      I think I'll pass on both Mbappe & Messi then, and keep 2 forward spots open for Brazil / Morata / Darwin / Mitrovic / Leao (on WC)

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        If I do mbappe adm > Messi Bruno, can I transfer out bruno again if he doesn’t start? On wc.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 days ago

          Yep. I've been switching my unlocked players around & its all working fine so far

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 6 days ago

            Cheers bud. Coman or Bruno? Doing mbappe > Messi

            1. The Mentaculus
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 6 days ago

              I'd prefer Bruno if he starts. I feel like the France game could be a bit lacklustre compared to the other groups where anyone can still qualify. I guess Tunisia can technically still go through but I'm not sure if they believe it or have a real gung-ho approach in them

  7. RSe
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 days ago

    Will Mbappe be locked even if we bench him? So would have to make the transfer before kick off basically?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 days ago

      Yup

  8. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 days ago

    The most important FPL question, for me atleast, but I would suggest anyone will take some time to consider the decision, is whether to go Salah.

  9. Saka Punch
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    Beat replacement for Mbappe if he's out this week (other than Messi)?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      I think those might be Morata and Gnabry

      1. Saka Punch
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        Are we confident Morata starts?

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 days ago

          I'm not. Nothing's certain in MD3. I might just switch Mbappe to whoever's starting upfront for France

          1. Saka Punch
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 days ago

            Any other options in the forward slot? Aren't they all mids?

            1. Ze_Austin
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 days ago

              Giroud, Dembele, Griezmann, (hopefully) Nkunku

              1. JIMMY TUGGINS
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 6 days ago

                Didn't Nkunku leave the squad?

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      Gnabry

    3. dadoune30
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      Mbappe and Griezman will not start today but he will come as substitute. Info by L'equipe.
      Thuram, Coman and Disasi will start most probably

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        Gnabry it is!

      2. fenixri
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        Mbappe will come as sub or Griez?

  10. dadoune30
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    Mbappe and Griezman will not start today but he will come as substitute. Info by L'equipe.
    Thuram, Coman and Disasi will start most probably

  11. The Iceman
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    Anyone else not play their WC and are starting to seriously regret it? Was very busy with work etc and just went with that I had for MD3, which in fairness seemed OK at the time.

  12. Turk123
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    not having united seems wrong. their fixture looks great. dalot/shaw and rashford all solid options

  13. fenixri
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    Lol France lineup.

  14. Crystal Alice
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    Lindstrom starting, anyone considering over Eriksen?

  15. The Mentaculus
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    Skov Olsen is back

    1. Crystal Alice
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      better option than lindstrom? currently on Eriksen but could use funds elsewhere later. On wc

      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        Yeah I think so. Although he may come off early having just had some injury issue

  16. _figu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    Anyone considering Mitrovic?

    I want someone who's nailed to start. But not Lewa.

    Ronaldo Morata, even Nunez not sure starters. Same with Richarlison.

    Would be Mbappe, Gudus to Mitrovic Bruno (if he starts)

    1. Saka Punch
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      Na Switzerland so tough to breakdown

      1. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        Would you for Gnabry instead?

        1. Saka Punch
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 days ago

          Yeah I would tbh. Sadly already have 3 Germany players, otherwise he would be my first choice

  17. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    Upgrade Skov Olsen to Olmo/Coman? Have Eriksen as well.

  18. artvandelay316
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    Best option from Gavi, Olmo, Musiala or Gundo?

    1. Saka Punch
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      Olmo Musiala probs

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      Musiala

  19. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    Kudus to Coman?

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      Idk not loving it with that France XI tbh. There should be better use for your FTs. If on WC, I guess why not

      1. Saka Punch
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        Where did you see it?

  20. PompeyUpNorth!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    Can’t find French line up anywhere. I take it Mbappe didn’t start as expected?

  21. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    a) Gnabry + Olmo
    b) Morata + Sane

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      I like A with transfers, not sure if Morata and Sane both start. On WC, wait for lineups.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      B

  22. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    France (4-4-2): Mandanda; Disasi, Varane, Konaté, Camavinga; Guendouzi, Tchouaméni, Fofana, Veretout; Kolo Muani, Coman.

    1. Saka Punch
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      Damn

    2. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      Thank you

      1. Alan The Llama
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        You're welcome

    3. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      Tunisia (3-4-3): Dahmen; Ghandri, Talbi, Meriah; Kechrida, Maaloul, Skhiri, Laidouni; Ben Slimane, Ben Romdhane, Khazri.

    4. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      Is Mbappe on bench? If so may just leave him in?

      1. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        And risk him getting 0 minutes? Doesn't sound ideal to lock that cash there.

        1. PompeyUpNorth!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 days ago

          Agreed, see question just below if you don’t mind? Thanks

  23. _figu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    Gnarby or Kolo Muani?

    Extra money would be nice, plenty of midfield options later in the match day I can go (Sane/Bruno etc)

    1. mvtaylor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      I'm going Gnabry myself. The certainty of knowing Kolo Muani will start is nice but the line up just screams "we don't give a sh*t".

  24. Crystal Alice
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    does Disasi have attacking potential? I was on Pavard

  25. I Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    Hakimi or Raum?

  26. PompeyUpNorth!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    So, I’m top of mini league on 43 from 4 players, however I’ve burned 2 transfers and have Mbappe, with decent subs.
    Do I just leave Mbappe or do a -3 to who?
    A. Leave Mbappe n save a -3
    B. Do a -3 (suggest someone if possible please?)
    Cheers!

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      I would take a hit. Forward spots are too precious (especially at 11.5m) for a cameo, and hits are relatively cheap

      1. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        Thank you

      2. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        Most options come with some mins-risk, but I think I'd take a chance on Morata / Brazil forward

  27. Bucket Man
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    If I do Mbappe to say Vincius and then he doesn’t start can I then move him to Jesus if he starts or can you not transfer a player in and then out again in the same week? On WC

    Also Maehle playing in a back 3?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      Yeah thats fine. I'm switching my unlocked players around too. Got to take advantage of the WC like this

      1. Bucket Man
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        Thanks might get Coman for Kudus too. Ended up with my sisters team not playing WC when I thought it was activated and taking a -30 to top things off.

  28. Saka Punch
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    How confident would you guys be ofa Morata start?

  29. lewis274
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    was thinking mbappe -> vini but mbappe will probs come on and score

  30. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 days ago

    Best pavard replacement in the French defence?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 days ago

      Never heard of Disasi tbh. Konate for set piece threat? Or Fofana just because he's OOP (listed as defender), although someone said earlier that his attacking threat is negligible

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 days ago

        Maybe varane. Lol no clue actually