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Here, two-time Indian FPL champion Lateriser compares Brighton and Hove Albion midfielders and picks some exciting midfield differentials.

The FFS Pro Pundits 34

We’re almost there. You’ve only got 16 more days of FPL thinking to do and after that, you can give your brain a well-earned rest.

The Solly March (£5.3m) injury has definitely dented some plans and I’ve been wondering which is the best route to go. If you ask me, the Brighton asset I’m most convinced about is Julio Enciso (£4.6m) but the problem is that he’s a forward and, given the fixtures, using a transfer on a forwards needs to go on one of the Newcastle United strikers.

I wrote my thoughts on the Magpies’ pair last week and we covered the entire conversation in way more depth than I had predicted in our latest episode of The FPL Wire. We had Pras from Burning Questions join Zophar and me, playing a fun scenario game with regards to Alexander Isak (£7.0m) and Callum Wilson (£7.1m). For that reason, I won’t be covering them here.

JULIO ENCISO

Back to Enciso, I think he’s a really good player on the eye, is always direct and usually places himself in and around the box. I think he’s good for game-time due to his versatility – he can play on either wing or as the number ten – but March’s absence makes me even more bullish on the youngster as I like his expected minutes for the remainder of the season.



  1. Slitherene
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you start Akanji or G2G?

    Steele | Iversen
    Schar Porro Dalot
    Salah KDB Bruno Rashford Mitoma
    Haaland Isak
    ¦ Akanji Toti Greenwood

    1. Deer-in-headlights
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Who would you bench for him?

      1. Slitherene
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Dalit?

        1. Deer-in-headlights
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I'd be concerned how Verane's return might affect Dalot this week.

  2. Woy_is_back
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench Toney or Maddison?

    1. N00B
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Maddison

      1. Woy_is_back
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        On it

  3. Aye
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play 1

    Grealish or Lindelof

    1. Slitherene
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Grea

    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Grealish

  4. HD7
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Steele still a starter?
    Do we think Brighton' s form is over or it was just a blip?

  5. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play Estu or Shaw?

    1. tbos83
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Estu

  6. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Evening all, Need some help please which one?
    (Own Trippier + Isak)

    A) Ederson + Botman + Jota > DDG + Stones + Wilson -4

    B) Botman + Jota > Porro + Wilson 2FTs

    Thanks in advance

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2 for me.

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        B* the 2 FTs.

    2. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks guys much appreciated

        1. Rhodes your boat
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          No worries GL! Had been tempted to lose botman to swap to Wilson myself but March has thrown a spanner in the works!

          1. Danstoke82
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I was tempted to do Botman > Stones and lose Ederson for the DGW just because I’m worried Ederson will be benched but have Kepa as backup so I guess that covers it?

  7. Holteenderinthesky
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What's people's thoughts on Madueke?
    I'm looking for an Andreas midfielder and fancy a little gamble. Decent fixture this week and a double next.

    1. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely a punt, who’s the other options?

      1. Holteenderinthesky
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Probably one of the Newcastle midfielders. I already have Isak & Wilson though so seems overkill. Can't move to a Brighton mid as I already have Steele, Estu & Mitoma

  8. Rhodes your boat
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Not sure whether to go enciso or Ferguson as a punt…

  9. OptimusBlack
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Chilwell & Watkins > TAA & Wilson for -4

    Raya ( Kepa)
    TAA Tripper Schär Shaw ( Henry)
    Salah© Mitoma Mahrez Martinelli ( Rashford)
    Haaland Wilson (Solanke)
    GTG ?

    1. pablo discobar
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looks great

  10. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Seems no one thinks Shaw has been dogshite for a few gws now...

    1. SalahFingers
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Left in 4 goals in the last 7 games... and has an upcoming double.

      Doesn't matter if he's shite. If he plays, there's a decent chance at CS points at least.

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Mate, I have him. But where's the "decent"" chance coming from? I'm playing Stones over him...

        1. SalahFingers
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Decent chance because Man Utd are literally the team with the most CS this season

          They've left in only 4 goals in the last 7 games.

          They are home to Wolves this week. Wolves are the lowest scoring team in the premiership (only 12 scored in 17 away games).

          For the DGW... Man Utd are against Chelsea and Bournemouth. Chelsea have not scored in 3 of their past 6 games. They are really dodgy and Man Utd are at home. Man Utd have only left in 8 goals in 16 home games. Bournemouth are scoring well and Man Utd are away to them so probably will not get a clean sheet here, but it's still another chance.

          IMO you should play Stones AND Shaw for the DGW next week. If you are talking about this week, then do you seriously think Everton who are fighting to avoid relegation and have scored 8 goals in the past 3 games will roll over?

        2. SalahFingers
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          ... and Shaw gets a clean sheet and 3 bonus points.

          Not bad for a 'dogshite' player.

  11. Gatsby
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start one:

    A - Mahrez (Everton away)

    B - Watkins (Spurs home)

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A.

    2. SalahFingers
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. Il Capitano
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  12. SalahFingers
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Steele
    Trippier Schar Estu
    Mitoma Salah Grealish Rashford Martinelli
    Izak (C) Haaland
    (Kepa Zinchenko Watkins Mee)

    1FT 0.8ITB

    What do you reckon?
    A) Schar + Watkins -> Stones + Wilson
    B) Zinchenko -> Stones (for next DGW)
    C) Nothing this week, Zinchenko + Martinelli -> Shaw + Mahrez next week.
    D) Do Nothing (save transfer)
    E) Other?

  13. RogueBlood
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    0ft 1.8itb willing to take a -4 to prep for weeks ahead what would you do with this team?

    Kepa
    Estu, TAA, Trippier, Shaw
    Salah, Mac Al, Mitoma
    Alverez, Haaland, Isak

    Raya, Rashford, Grealish, Mings

    1. Nazz
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Stick

    2. Nazz
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Great team

    3. SalahFingers
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I honestly would take hits next week if needed.

      You do not need to this week. Especially with Grealish and Rashford on the bench.

  14. Vjm6891
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    2FTs. Any newcastle midfielder worth swapping Rashford for, or just play on of my subs?
    Definitely want to do Watkins to a Newcastle forward - Which one?

    Rashford to Joelinton
    Watkins to Isak/Wilson

    rest of the team....

    Ederson
    Trippier / Shaw / Estupinan
    Bruno / Mitoma / Macallister / Salah
    Haaland

    Subs: Kepa / Solanke / Konsa / Henry

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Willock

    2. SalahFingers
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Won't you want rashford back next week?

    3. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Leave as is.

      1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Meant for another post - just do the Watkins to Newcastle move.

  15. Tsssst
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Diaz or Gakpo

  16. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which one is better?

    A) Grealish
    B) Mahrez

    Thanks!

    1. SalahFingers
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Honestly either.

      I'm considering both for next week.

      1. dra_mit
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        You think he will be ready for next week?

    2. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. Amartey Partey
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        But only if for this GW

        1. Danstoke82
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Many thanks. For 1 GW seems a bit of a waste

  17. Kane5
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start 2.

    A) Murphy
    B) Grealish
    C) TAA

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A, C

    2. Il Capitano
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      AC

  18. Eirern
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What to do here? 2FT

    Please advise.

    Kepa
    Trippier / Botman / Estupinan / Shaw
    Salah / MacAll / Mitoma / Grealish
    Haaland / Isak

    Raya / Watkins / Rashford / Zinch

  19. Steviedwex
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Someone just give me the answer .. Isak or Wilson !

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wilson

    2. Nazz
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Isak (c)

    3. dra_mit
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I ask myself the same question.
      ..and you'll go with?

  20. Junks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hi all... would love some advice on this... thanks

    2FT 0.2ITB
    DeGea Raya
    Tripps TAA Estupinan Akanji Cresswell
    Salah Gakpo Rash MacA Andreas
    Haaland Solanke Isak

    A. Rash & Solanke to Mitoma & Wilson
    B. Andreas & Solanke to Ferguson/Enciso & Willock

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I like B, with Enciso.

  21. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Currently:
    Steele
    Trippier-Mings-Henry-Castagne
    Salah-Marti-Mitoma
    Haaland-Watkins-Jesus
    (Kepa, Rashford, March, Chilwell)

    Only 1FT but happy to take a hot given this hot mess.
    Chilwell +Watkins >
    1. TAA + Isak
    2. Shaw + Isak (with DGW37 in mind)
    3. Estu + Isak

    or 4. March + Watkins > McAl + Isak

    Really appreciate any thoughts.

    Also, should I start Kepa over Steele?

    Thanks again.
    2

  22. Amartey Partey
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What’s everyone’s thoughts on this FPL season?

    I haven’t had a great season but happy that I’m going to finally finish one for a change. Congrats to everyone for getting so close to the finish line!

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Always play and enjoy it.

      Poor season for me but got caught twice this year unable to make transfers 5-10min before deadline which proved very costly.

  23. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Kepa to Pope with my FT?

    X
    TAA Trippier Estupinan
    Salah Grealish Mitoma MacAllister Rashford
    Wilson Haaland

    DeGea Akanji Gabriel Summerville

    1. SalahFingers
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would

      or maybe try to get Izak in your front line.

      1. JoeJitzu +42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for reply, forgot to say I haven’t the funds for Isak

    2. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah. That or Gabriel to Schar.

  24. GoonerSteve
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start Rashford, Grealish, or Shaw?

    Currently on Shaw.

    1. tbos83
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Shaw

    2. SalahFingers
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Shaw.. Team with the most CS at home to the lowest scorers in the prem.

    3. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Shaw

    4. GoonerSteve
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks, all, appreciated.

    5. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Grealish if you prefer the risk higher reward

  25. tbos83
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    GTG?

    Raya
    Tripps Estup Shaw
    Mitoma Salah MacA Mahrez
    Isak(c) Wilson Haaland

    Iversen Rashford Akanji Mee

    1. SalahFingers
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes GTG

  26. dra_mit
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Isak or Callum, who would you pick?

    1. pablo discobar
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Salah cappo

    2. SalahFingers
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wilson... he's scoring more these days.

    3. Ady87
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Prefer Wilson but he gets hardly any mind even when scoring bags full.

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Worries with both, Isak pushed wide not as impactful
      Worries over Wilson brittleness

      Just pick one and hope it works

      1. dra_mit
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, have doubts for both..
        cheers

  27. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) Akanji > Tripp
    B) Toney > Isak
    C) Rashford > Macallister
    D) Rashford > Gross

    For free. Or 2 of for a hit.

    Aware Akanji has a double next week but he won’t start both.

    1. SalahFingers
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Why Rashford out? I know he's a doubt for this week, but surely that means he'll probably be back for the double next week.

      B or C out of those. I'd prefer B just because it feels wrong to get rid of a Man Utd player just before their double

      1. dra_mit
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        You think he will be ready for next week?

    2. dra_mit
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C)

      Yea, I'll keep Akanji in for 37.. and yea most likely he wont start both :/

  28. Holteenderinthesky
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any moves I need to make for a -4? Obviously worried about Grealish and KDB mins but won't them both for next week. Rashford injury is annoying

    De Gea
    TAA, VVD, Estu
    KDB, Grealish, Mitoma, Madueke
    Haaland, Wilson, Isak

    Steele, Moreno, Rashford, Zouma

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No need for a hit

  29. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hows the team looking? Good to go?

    Kepa
    Trippier TAA Shaw
    Salah Martinelli Mitoma MacAl
    Haaland Isak Wilson(c)

    Raya; Estu, Rashford, lindelof

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes Great but Raya or Kepa ?

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I think they both concede. Kepa for the saves.

    2. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd start Estupinan over Shaw 100% of the time.

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Do you think he actually outscores Shaw though? Away in both matches.

        1. RogDog_jimmy
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yes I do. If anything they have similar expected points - so Estupinan for me would be way more fun to play.

  30. RogDog_jimmy
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Raya
    Trippier*(c), Botman*, TAA*
    Salah, Mitoma*, MacAllister*, Rashford
    Haaland, Wilson*, Solanke

    DDG, Shaw, Stones, March*
    0ft, 1.1itb

    Any thoughts on someone for a hit to replace March (6.7 max)?
    It would mean benching Solanke (cry)

    (Assuming Shaw off the bench for Rashford)

    a/ Martinelli
    b/ Odegaard
    d/ Gross*