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Fantasy managers will welcome the return of the Premier League following the first international break of the season.

Many managers will have played their Wildcard ahead of Gameweek 5 with Tottenham Hotspur assets among the most transferred in players this week.

Indeed, three of the top four most-bought players since the Gameweek 4 deadline are Son Heung-min, James Maddison and Cristian Romero.

Son in particular looks like an enticing prospect at home to Sheffield United as many will be expecting him to again start in a central striking role after his hat-trick from that position against Burnley.

Meanwhile, his main rival for the position, Richarlison, is yet to score or assist a Premier League goal this season.

Smarkets will therefore be leaning into this this week, with markets on both Son and Maddison to score over 7.5 and 6.5 points respectively.

As managers look to bring in the Spurs pair, someone making way from many Fantasy teams is Raheem Sterling. While he has at times failed to turn promising performances into Fantasy returns, odds of 3.5 for him to score over 7.5 points away at Bournemouth look enticing.

Arsenal will be looking to build on their late win over Manchester United as they play Everton away. Despite Everton generally struggling in the league in recent years, the Gunners have only picked up one point in total from their past five trips to Goodison Park.

Arsenal’s main Fantasy assets, such as Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, may struggle to haul in what could be a low-scoring encounter. Under 3.5 goals is heavily odds-on at 1.53 (8/15) and so there could be value in backing either Saka or Odegaard to get under 6.5 points at (8/15) and 1.67 (4/6) respectively.

There are also the usual markets on offer for fixture-proof heavy hitters Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland, both to grab over 8.5 points.


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  1. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Start Turner over Onana, right?

    1. dshv
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

  2. simong1
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bench Mitoma (mun) or Wissa (new)?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wissa

    2. Ndidi Does
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Personally I would play Mitoma over Wissa. United in a bit of a mess aren't they, and could be a good opportunity to attack their suspect defence. Brighton have beaten United in the last 3 league games they've played against each other.

  3. _Make
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What fresh hell is "smarkets"?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Smart Meerkats

      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        😆 unbelievable (yet entirely believable)

        1. Mirror Man
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Un-unbelievable then

      2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        A cunning plan to get your money with limited overheads?
        https://youtu.be/AsXKS8Nyu8Q?si=S-ZKKLPG32JucG31&t=6

    2. Junks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2FT 0ITB
      Areola Turner
      Saliba Estupinan Chillwell Beyer Baldock
      Bruno Salah Eze Saka Sarr
      Haaland Watkins JP

      A. Bruno & JP to Maddison & Archer? Yay ot Nay?

      Open to other suggestions.....

      1. Mirror Man
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Is Areola Turner just a nicer way of drying nipple cripple?

          1. Mirror Man
              2 years, 5 months ago

              😆

              *saying

              1. Junks
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 4 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Hahaha that's very good.... its all in the delivery though 😉

        • Miguel Sanchez
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Play:

          A) Cash (CPA)
          B) Bowen (MCI)

          1. Simon69
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Cash

          2. Botman and Robben
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            $$

        • CRAZY TRAIN
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Loving all these punts on Morris - its like Weghorst all over again 🙂

          1. Simon69
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Dennis dgw vibes

          2. Dead Balls
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Morris on pens slightly better tho

          3. Mirror Man
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Minor error

              1. CRAZY TRAIN
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Ah Mr Van Vliet, how are you sir?

                1. Mirror Man
                    2 years, 5 months ago

                    My eyes are burnt and bleedin' and all that looks like a monkey on a silver bar.

              2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                That is a low bar - Weghorst 2 goals in 37 PL matches

            • HAMMERTIME107
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              How do I get Pedro out of this team?
              And anything else I need to do?

              Onana
              Chilwell | Udogie | Gusto
              Rashford | Maddison | Salah | Saka
              Haaland | Pedro | Jackson

              Areola | Anderson | Baldock | Bell x

              1. Dion D's Solo Shower
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Pedro to Archer
                Bell/Kaboré to Botman

              2. The Biscuitmen
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Archer. Going to get game time and gives you a bit more money for something else.

            • Letsgo!
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Turner
              Chilwell cash saliba
              Salah eze maddison saka
              Watkins haaland wissa

              Gtg?

              1. Bucket Man
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                G2G!

            • Dead Balls
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Do you have any money?

              1. _Make
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                No, I played smarkets

                1. Dead Balls
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  Get Cash soon good fixtures

            • Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 16 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              https://youtu.be/AsXKS8Nyu8Q?si=K0QIWupG3lnaFLZA&t=6

              I think I have my cunning plan thought out for a gw10 line up finally -

              Going from this gw5 team

              (Already used a transfer to get Udogie in for Beyer)

              Turner (Onana)
              --
              Udogie - Gusto - Chilwell (Henry-Kabore)
              --

              Foden - Maddison - Saka - Diaby (Nakamba)

              --
              Haaland-Alvarez-Jackson

              --

              Changed to this team - which hopefully will only cost a -4

              Turner (Areola*)
              --
              Udogie - Botman* - Cash* (Henry-Kabore)
              --

              Son* - Maddison - Salah* - Diaby (Nakamba)

              --
              Haaland-Darwin*-Watkins*

              7 changes between now and then and plenty of money in the bank, for any price changes.
              This should get me near the gw10 wildcarders type team, hopefully.

              I did consider one player (Koloesho) who I noticed has started a few times for Burnley only 5m - but he does not fit my team structure of 3-4-3. Maybe people might get him gw5 in advance of the double gw7? Burnley fan forums seem to be impressed by him

              The only pick I am not sure of down the line is Watkins. But I know Brighton have a nice run around gameweek 10 so there are alternatives.

              1. Eze Really?
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                What does it cost you in points to get there? (Not transfer points)
                No criticism intended.

                1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                  • 16 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  -4 points. I already used my wildcard gw2.

                  So my logic is that I need to get as close to gw10 wildcarders as quickly as possible. One -4 (Barring injuries) between now and gw10 is the quickest I think I can do it.

            • Eze Really?
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              A nice break from gambling sites and now this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

            • Jinswick
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Best option here?

              A) Save FT
              B) Odegaard -> Son(c)

              If doing B) I'd be tempted with the following plan to play the fixtures...
              GW6: Son -> Rashford
              GW7: Save
              GW8: Gabriel & Saka -> Udogie & Son

              Turner
              Chilwell, Gvardiol, Gabriel
              Saka, Odegaard, Foden, Sterling, Bruno
              Haaland(c), Jackson

              Onana, Estupinan, Usola, Baldock
              Bank 0.7m, 1FT

              1. Simon69
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Assuming you'd captain Haaland if you save the ft? I'm in a similar situation, although I currently have double United and Arsenal midfielders. The idea of swapping Martinelli, Saka, Rashford, or Bruno for Son doesn't seem quite right given their upcoming fixtures. I'm aware that some argue Son will convert chances no matter how the opposition plays, but I'm finding it hard to envision a haul vs Sheffield playing a deep defensive line. I'm trying to convince myself that he's not essential!

              2. House Frey Wedding Planner
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                I'd save the transfer.

                It's too many unnecessary and wasted transfers to bring Son in, then take him out then bring him in again in the space of 3 weeks. Better off bringing him in for gw8 once the Arsenal and Liverpool games are out of the way. The midfield and attack are fine and you'll have more options with 2FT to use.

              3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                • 16 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                If you feel that Son is going to biltz Sheffield go for it.

                But there is talk that they will likely sit back v Spurs making things difficult for Son. He won't have that high line like he did v Burnley.

            • ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              FFS have plenty of time to do this shite on Twatter, but cannot seem to find the time to respond to the gambling ad backlash.

              https://twitter.com/FFScout/status/1702276012694765832

              1. Mirror Man
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  I regret clicking on that link.

                  1. Simon69
                    • 13 Years
                    2 years, 5 months ago

                    Immediately left after reading those christ awful predictions

                    1. Mirror Man
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        You went further than I. Brave man.

                    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
                      • 11 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      I am listening to your concerns, and will release a public statement shortly (are you busy in 2027?)

                      1. Mirror Man
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          God I hope so. But probably not.

                    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                      • 16 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      FFS have done their responding though. I assume as far as they are concerned the gambling ad issue is over. You can now block the ads stories etc etc.
                      They have done 'their bit' as far as they are concerned.
                      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2023/08/15/how-to-use-the-content-filter-to-block-sponsored-articles/

                  2. FootballRookie
                    • 3 Years
                    2 years, 5 months ago

                    Play Flekken or Turner this week?

                    1. Simon69
                      • 13 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Tina

                    2. The Biscuitmen
                      • 3 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Turner

                  3. Saka White Rice
                    • 11 Years
                    2 years, 5 months ago

                    Has Trippier actually looked attacking this season? Is he on set pieces?

                    1. Mirror Man
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        The brushless wonder I call him.

                      • Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                        • 16 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Not as many set pieces as he was. But according to the stats heads - his 'underlying stats' look good. I am going Botman gw6 hopefully he will be 4.4m by then.

                    2. The Biscuitmen
                      • 3 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Play Turner over Onana this week, right?

                      1. Simon69
                        • 13 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Yer m8

                      2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
                        • 11 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        It's close, but I would probably go with Turner

                      3. Shark Team
                        • 8 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Turner is fighting for his place so I expect a good perfromance

                      4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                        • 16 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        I am but this could be the week where Onana gets loads of save points and outscores Turner.
                        I am starting Turner but I hope Onana does well otherwise he will surely drop in price.

                    3. FootballRookie
                      • 3 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Defender benching dilemma...

                      Currently playing:
                      Saliba, Estupinan, Udogie

                      Bench order: Gusto, Tarkowski

                      Yay or Nay?

                      1. I Member
                        • 10 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Depends what Poch says about Reece James. If Gusto is likely to start I think I'd play him over Estupinan.

                        1. Pomodoro
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 10 Years
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          This.

                    4. Malinwa
                      • 9 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Foden+Wissa > Maddison+Alvarez?
                      Yes or no

                      1. Pomodoro
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        I like Foden's run of fixtures and seems to be as nailed as he has ever been at mo. Alvarez is interesting. If his is for a hit, no. 2FT could be good, as I like Alvarez as a pick more than Wisda. Madds and Foden even themselves out.

                      2. Bucket Man
                        • 7 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Probably just yes

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

                        If I had the money itb I'd make that move.

                    5. Pomodoro
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 10 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Turner
                      Chillwell/ Estu/ Saliva
                      Eze/ Bruno/ Mbuemo/ Sterling/ Saka
                      Watkins/ Haaland

                      Subs: Johnstone/Kabore/Baldock/Mubama

                      £4.3M ITB, 1 free transfer, 3.2m OR

                      1. Eze > Son
                      2. Def (which?) > Trippier
                      3. Wild Card time
                      4. Something else?

                      I've had a slog of a start to the season and seem to be getting the 50/50 calls wrong; Sterling over a Spurs mid, and Eze vs another 6.5. I wa stung by the Gabriel GW1 pick and feel I've been a tra fer down on everyone since.

                      Any ideas or suggestions on what to do, please, would be hugely welcome. Thanks.

                      1. Bucket Man
                        • 7 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Roll

                      2. House Frey Wedding Planner
                        • 7 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Baldock to Udogie and bench Estu

                      3. Pomodoro
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Thanks, both.

                    6. LC1
                      • 11 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Afternoon all,

                      Any feedback on my WC draft is much appreciated;

                      Leno

                      Walker Chilwell Udogie
                      Saka Rashford Son Maddison Mbuemo
                      Haaland Alverez

                      Areola Estu Baldock Archer

                      Ideally would want some Villa / Newc but unsure where to squeeze them in.

                      Thank you!

                      1. boc610
                        • 14 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        cash over walker? , i dont think city def should be a priority.

                        1. LC1
                          • 11 Years
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          Hm yeah, this is what I've been debating, but they're looking good defensively for once and Walker looks pretty sharp.

                          1. Skogen89
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 12 Years
                            2 years, 5 months ago

                            I would try to fit Botman or Trippier in this team

                      2. House Frey Wedding Planner
                        • 7 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Agree that Cash is a better option than Walker and frees up a City spot in case you choose to bring in Foden, Stones, Gvardiol etc later down the line.

                        Also Baldock is a waste of a squad space when on a wildcard. If you have funds then maybe upgrade to Botman. If no funds, then bring in a playing 4.0 Luton defender instead and you have a better option for gw6 and a double in gw7 - this might actually be the better option

                      3. Mantis Toboggan
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 6 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Baldock to Bell? more assured starter, and has the double gameweek when your defenders have difficult fixtures.
                        Walker to Newcastle would tempt me also.

                      4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                        • 16 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Have you considered Martinez as goalie at all? Now 4.9m historically great for save points, nice fixtures.

                    7. I Member
                      • 10 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Best defender for 4.6m max? Can't stretch to Cash or Udogie. Digne has looked good but worried that he's a transfer waiting to happen when Moreno is back.

                      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                        • 9 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Botman

                        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                          • 9 Years
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          If declared fit. Please check pressers

                      2. LC1
                        • 11 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Probably Botman if fit

                    8. Bucket Man
                      • 7 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Save FT? Despite the bad start to the season

                      1FT 0ITB

                      Turner
                      Chilwell, Etsupinan, Udogie
                      Saka, Rashford, Fernandes, Maddison, Sterling
                      Haaland, Watkins
                      Onana, Botman, Kabore, Mubama

                      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                        • 9 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Same team pretty much. Looks decent. Son the obvious explosive omission right now

                        1. Bucket Man
                          • 7 Years
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          Thank you. Son hadn't looked great before the last game and at least I've got Maddison for now

                    9. RAFA THE GAFFA
                      • 9 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Play Gusto or Estu? Or both? 🙂

                      Onana

                      Estupinan, Chilwell, Gabriel
                      
Foden, Saka, Rashford, Bruno, Maddison
                      
Haaland, N.Jackson



                      Subs; Turner, Gusto, Archer, Baldock

                      1. Bucket Man
                        • 7 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        I'd probably got with Estu. Tends to do quite well against the better sides like against Arsenal last season. And Chelsea I think only have the one clean sheet this season and you've already got Chilwell so spreads the risk.

                    10. Bavarian
                      • 8 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Start Leno or Turner?

                      1. Bucket Man
                        • 7 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Leno. Tight call though

                    11. Shark Team
                      • 8 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Gw5-8 ideal Captains:
                      Gw5: 1) Son/Maddison 2) Haaland
                      Gw6: 1) Haaland
                      Gw7: 1) Haaland 2) Morris
                      Gw8: 1) Son/Maddison 2) Haaland

                      1. Mirror Man
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          I'm the Captain. Its me.

                        • Simon69
                          • 13 Years
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          Haaland 4eva

                      2. The Philosopher
                        • 5 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        How do these moves look for a -4?

                        Pedro + Bruno -> Alvarez + Diaz + 2m itb

                        1. Simon69
                          • 13 Years
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          I think you'd be crazy to take Bruno out for a hit. There will be chances on the counter vs Brighton and you'd expect him to be playing the passes.

                        2. AppleDunk
                          • 12 Years
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          No for me

                      3. HuttonDressedasLahm
                        • 16 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        New (non gambling) article

                      4. Letsgo!
                        • 9 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        It make no sense people are selling wissa, like why?

                        1. Simon69
                          • 13 Years
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          Newcastle I guess. Sure the price changes will give you an idea of people's inability to play a long game.

                      5. AC/DC AFC
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        Would you get Alvarez or Awoniyi in?

                        To be a regular starter in the 11 with a bit of luck.

                        Or anyone else as the second striker?

                        cheers

                        1. Simon69
                          • 13 Years
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          How much money do you have?

                          1. AC/DC AFC
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 10 Years
                            2 years, 5 months ago

                            £2.8m so anyone as a second striker.

                        2. House Frey Wedding Planner
                          • 7 Years
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          Alvarez

                        3. AppleDunk
                          • 12 Years
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          Awoniyi for more nailedness.

                        4. PogChamp
                          • 14 Years
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          I already own Alvarez but if I was buying a striker right now then it would probably be Awoniyi.

                      6. AppleDunk
                        • 12 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        For the next 3 gameweeks.

                        A) Udogie
                        B) Trippier

                        Other defenders are Henry, Estu, Chilwell, Kabore.

                        1. AC/DC AFC
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 10 Years
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          A

                        2. Shark Team
                          • 8 Years
                          2 years, 5 months ago

                          Assuming you play a formation with 3 defs, ideally you start with:
                          5: Chilwell +Kabore/Estu
                          6: Estu Henry (+Chilwell/Kabore)
                          7: Chilwell Kabore (+Henry/Estu)
                          You need someone to start gw5 for sure while for gws6/7 you're good with the others. So bec Udogie is better for gw5 go Udogie