Can FPL players still get a ban for yellow card accumulation?

Maybe KDB -> Bruno then the other move for free later?

I’m keeping KDB and just doing the latter I think (also have Rashford and Marti)

I think Saka/Ode can score enough points away to Everton to make up the hit

United defenders do well in BPS which makes it difficult for DDG to get any bonus

Yeah, I'm debating the merits of switching DDG to Bruno (with Kepa and KDB enabling). Feels like DDG ahs a DGW ceiling of 14 points which Bruno could match in one game alone.

Would you want KDB back the following week?

I would do it even if you cant get KDB back for 23

I don't like KDB this season, his ceiling seems like 1 assist (6 points) atm

What is the actual bench (i.e. the 4 players you wouldn't play if not on BB)

FWIW I'm probably BBing next GW

Raya (SOT)
Saliba (eve)
Akanji (tot)
Ferguson (BOU)

Gnonto

Ferguson

Gnonto on the basis he doubles in 22 and higher chance than Brighton to have a fixure in 25

Got Mahrez in a couple weeks ago alongside KDB. Getting rid of KDB now...

PTSD

Raya

A

Ode
Quite possibly - depends on Jesus status and whether or not you feel you need a second Ars mid or a def

Ode to lurking Jesus

Saka definitely. Keep Eddie too.

I'm on for a 100 pointer if Kane scores tonight

Hiding from the fans in the pelaton with 80

I'm not doing awful despite making an awful decision this week, but compared to everyone else then yes I am doing not good. Need Mitrovic(C) to help me out tonight a lot

Currently on 105 with Kane to come... pretty happy with the gameweek and getting Mitoma for Almiron on a free

2. kdb not worth 12.5 m imo

Easily Saka over Rodrigo.

Saka

Saka

Depends really which other players you have in your team. Saka instead of or nketiah instead of? What are your choices?

Having the same dilemma. It comes down to:
A) Mitrovic Saka
B) Nketiah Bruno

I’m currently leaning towards B

Yeah - he's been great this since. Was purely tactical as he was on a yellow card and up against Rashford

Think he was only subbed off due to the booking and risk of red card.

I think he will. He was just having a tough time against Rashford, and Arteta was probably concerned he would get a second yellow card.

yeah

Arteta has a very clear and settled first choice 11. It's highly unlikely he'd want to change this given results so far.

Keep White if you have him. Thoughts on Zinchenko. Looks better going forward

Think he'll be fine to start Everton, but would have concerns about him completing 60 in both games of the DGW. Might even get rested for Brentford so he's OK for City?

I know yesterday was tactical but he has been coming off around the 60 mark a lot lately.

Oops. Is gnonto worth it as you will probably just be getting rid later on...

depends on team structure. I'm going for White, Saka and Odegaard as my 3. In which case Gnonto makes sense.

Nketiah vs Gnonto is an easy one to answer.

If you are thinking about a move to Bruno then I endorse the move.

Who is the alternative?

I have Ederson, KdB, Haaland and i'm thinking KdB to Bruno for 22, then Almiron/Rodrigo to Mahrez for 23 to get me back to 3x City.

Would keep Bruno beyond 22 i think, with lee, LEI, BRE, liv, SOU into March.

I think FA cup still holds good name whereas not many care about the league cup

I have no idea what or why the league cup is but I remember the FA Cup being the prize of prizes back in the 70s and 80s. They both just seem to get in the way these days. I’d like to see the FA Cup enjoy the status it once had again.

I remember the FA cup genuinely feeling special and loving all the 3 hour build on the Saturday that it used to have but since about when United pulled out in 2000 to play the World Club championship it feels it has lost it's 'magic' somewhat. I don't think it's helped that so few teams outside the big 6 seem to compete for either the FA Cup or the League Cup.

But wins for Pompey and Wigan are still what it is all about but they feel less and less likely to happen these days.

Most managers consider the League Cup as an opportunity to give fringe and young players an opportunity to gain match fitness and experience, in some cases even the FA Cup is used for that purpose (depending on opponent). For those reasons I don't think the League Cup should be scrapped, especially with youth development in mind.

FA Cup still has a prestige of sorts, but it's a fading one.

Thanks for replies fellas. Seems they both have their place.

In the same position and I can't pick one until I know the outcome of the cup comps

Gabriel/Saliba or Stones

Get an Arsenal def imho.

Arsenal defender easy, unless you especially want triple attack. Moreno might be worth a look but still has a couple tough fixtures before BGW25

A - I don't know why you think White spots isn't "safe". Arteta made the right decision to sub him when on a YC and prevent risk of potential RC. He is still first choice RB

No.

no, wait for doubles

Do you still have your WC? If yes, then save the BB

Yes, still have WC. Will wait for later doubles - thanks all.

Nah. When there is a big double you will likely benefit from the BB even better even if you have played the 2nd WC (like I have)

The hard part of putting together a strong BB now is just defence really - not easy finding 5 unbenchables in any SGW at the moment. But given that pricing allows us to carry a strong squad going forward, I think it can be a really powerful chip this year in a big DGW.

Yes, that's true. Timing is also the difficult part, plus a nice slice of luck of course.

Is this official? Do you have a link?

Not sure what difference it will make, to be honest.

And why do it now instead of Saturday night if that's what they'd already decided on doing.

Triple Newcastle defence
Odegaard and Saka and then your pick of Nkeitiah/Gabriel
Shaw, Bruno and Rash
Mitoma
Haaland and Stones

I wouldn't let saving a FT stop you from activating your WC. Get some excitement back into FPL and start tinkering with some drafts

You should’ve Gnonto Mitoma earlier, they are great options!

I wildcarded last gameweek and don't regret it at all. Yeah last GW was still a red arrow but the team is looking much better now and I'm more happy with it. Also by using the WC early I did something different compared to other players which feels nice

I feel exactly the same - since the restart - green, red, green, red, red!!
Stagnating and like you not currently enjoying FPL - I've wildcarded this week and feel refreshed and good about it. Hoping it'll bring me some enjoyment again.

My only advice is do whatever you need to do to get that "spark" back and go with your instinct - have a bit of fun!!

For example I've gone triple Newcastle defence and triple Arsenal attack - "he who dares Rodney, he who dares"

I'm on WC right now.

Currently on this (obviously gonna watch out for what happens with GW25)

Meslier
Trippier - Shaw - Estupinan
KDB - Bruno - Rashford - Saka - Ødegaard
Haaland - Nketiah

(Ederson, Ferguson, Burn, Bueno)

Ederson & Burn in for Meslier & Estupinan for DGW23

Will swap Bruno & Nketiah -> Mitoma & Kane around GW26.
Enough money to toy around with Bueno/Meslier/Ferguson before a BB.

I'm having a 'mare this season too, even went against Haaland (c) this week because I'm just bored of it - obviously kicked me in the nuts but somehow it's more enjoyable going against the norm.

Yeah true.

I'm not a huge fan of the hokey cokey but you seem to have the luxury and 2FTs

Okay I like it

Heard somewhere that he returns closer to the end of the season.

You don't need to be an Arsenal fan to find an update on Jesus injury.

Initially meant to be back in February but Arteta stated it'll longer than expected. Ben Dinnery predicting he is back in mid March.

I'm hearing Jesus is back, is that true? If wrong, I'd go triple attack with Saka, Ode, Nk

GW22 won't be a double if either of Leeds or ManU tie in their next FA cup fixture.

We have already seen this when Pep starts Alvarez instead of KDB against a low block/ 5 defenders / have most of the possession

Thanks for this. Food for thought especially with the upcoming double. Was already considering moving him out this week and not getting him back, think it may be more definitive now. If he didn't play him against Spurs once who's to say he won't bench him again, or against Villa or Arsenal?