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With the Champions League’s return, difficult decisions of who starts and who is rested begin once again. Many managers have given up on second-guessing the team sheet from reigning champions Manchester City, with Julian Alvarez being the most transferred-in player ahead of Gameweek 6.

The Smarkets betting markets are offering traders the chance to back him, with Alvarez to score over 6.5 points. However, managers will have to be careful because each week’s most-bought player has so far failed to deliver a big return.

In the Saturday night slot, Manchester United will be trying to get their stuttering campaign back on track. Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford will once again be looking to lead the charge and you can pit them against each other in a head-to-head bet. Rashford is the favourite at 1.54 (8/15).

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NORTH LONDON THOUGHTS

Meanwhile, Arsenal and Spurs meet for the season’s first north London derby, with Ange Postecoglu bringing a revival similar to that of his red counterpart Mikel Arteta. After two losses in last year’s clashes, Spurs will be hoping for better with a new talisman running the show.

James Maddison has delivered over 5.5 points in three of his first five matches and is 2.30 (13/10) to keep that good start going. Or will Martin Odegaard lead his team to victory and keep the winning streak alive? At 3.30 (23/10) to go over 6.5 points, Arsenal and Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers will be watching him closely.

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As always, there are markets on fixture-proof heavy hitters Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland to grab over 7.5 points – just watch out for the dreaded threat of ‘Pep Roulette’…


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  1. sminkypinky
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Good morning. At 2.59 last night at a slightly drunken state I activated my wc. Not looking bad though is it?
    Flekken
    Trip Botman Estupinian
    Eze Mitoma Mbeumo Saka Salah
    Alvarez Haaland
    Areola Archer Cash Udogie

    G2G?

    1. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Maybe the drink helps!

      Medium term I’d prefer Diaby or JWP over Eze but good for this GW

      1. sminkypinky
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        Both defo on the watchlist

    2. sminkypinky
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Had saved two free transfers but still couldn’t get anywhere near what I wanted. Time to end the continuous red arrows. (Now watch the likes of Jackson and Sterling tear it up for weeks to come! )

      1. 2EyedTurk
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        I felt the same with 2FT as well. Ended up with

        Areola
        Trip Akaji Estu
        Salah Mbeumo Madd JWP Saka
        Alvarez
        Haaland

        Turner Digne Archer Udogie

    3. Scrumper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Looks like a good WC to me!

    4. ameisin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      I actually removed the app off my phone a couple of years back so I can't drunkenly make changes. Sober + laptop + coffee is the only way.

      Not sure about Mitoma - he's looked tired and wasteful last couple of games, and I expect more rotation to come in now. But, if the rest of your team is nailed why not.

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        I very wise drinker. Or non drinker.

        1. ameisin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 22 days ago

          Too many regretted Saturday night rage transfers under the influence. I spoke to Frank and he told me to keep drinking but not to mix the two.

    5. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      I'd take Mitoma out. I have done. Brighton, short term, look like musical players to me.

    6. sminkypinky
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Cheers Old man and Ameisin!
      One option would be to go Diaby or jwp for Mitoma but optimally would like to give him two weeks.

      1. sminkypinky
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        Neto an option as well.

  2. JT11fc
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Solid

    1. JT11fc
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Reply to above

      1. sminkypinky
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        Cheers

  3. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Is it crazy or too risky to go Pedro ahead of Madders ?? I want to do it as I don't see Madders getting much out of Rice

    1. JT11fc
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Tough one, will Pedro start?

    2. jammie26
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      I'd like to start Pedro as well but likely to be on the bench following Thursday's game?

  4. Teomi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Kabore or regullion for Henry?

    Will only play next two gws and then mostly be sub

    1. Khalico
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Reg

  5. Khalico
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Team GTG?

    Leno
    Reguilon | Gusto | Estupinan
    Salah | Saka | Maddison | Sterling | Mbeumo
    Haaland (C) | Watkins

    Areola | Archer | Cash | Udogie

    1. JT11fc
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Gtg

      1. Khalico
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        Cheers... and good luck to you this week

    2. sminkypinky
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Yes

      1. Khalico
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        Thanks.. good luck to you aswell

  6. jammie26
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Start Chilwell, Gusto or Pedro ?

    1. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Pedro

    2. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      I’d just start Pedro here

  7. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Best onana replacement?

    A) Sanchez
    B) Leno
    C) another 5.1 goalie?

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      B

    2. Oasthouse FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      I’ve gone Leno with areola on WC

      1. Tshelby
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        Why not Sanchez?

  8. Pether
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Start Chilwell or Udogie?

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Chill

    2. JT11fc
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Tough, Udogie more nailed but Chiwell more upside.
      How about Cash v Chiwell? Who would you start?

      1. JT11fc
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        Chilwell over Udogie for me

      2. PogChamp
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        Cash for me. It’s close but I’m benching Chilwell

      3. One Chop Allen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        Cash

    3. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      I’d start Chilwell

  9. FootballRookie
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Play Saliba or Gusto?

    1. ball c
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Gusto

  10. ball c
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    1 ft
    2m itb

    A) Maddison to Rashford
    B) Pedro to Alvarez

    Already have Foden and Haaland. No United cover.

    1. Tshelby
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      B - why replace Maddison?

    2. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      B all day

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      No United cover could be construed as a good thing.

    4. KunDogan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      B

  11. Jambot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Start Pedro or Jackson?

  12. Scrumper
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Really surprised that Jesus doesn't seem to be on anyone's radar?

    Wasn't he the 2nd most owned fwd in the run up season starting before his minor injury.

    Banking on him helping me climb ranks post WC this week

    1. Transient Anus
      • 17 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Oh he is massively on my radar. Right now would be the perfect time to get him. Great call putting him in.

  13. Manimals
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    On wildcard, Rashford, Doku and Wilson or Saka, Neto and Wilson? All 3 of either would be starting this week, benching Diaby. Thanks!

    1. Manimals
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      I meant Hojland instead of Wilson in the Saka option!

      1. Manimals
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        Dammit! All wrong! Rashford, Neto and Wilson or Saka, Doku and Hojlund? Thanks!

        1. Transient Anus
          • 17 Years
          3 years, 22 days ago

          Wilson and doku on a wildcard makes zero sense to me. Expect heavy rotation for both. Lots of games starting on the bench.

  14. ameisin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Anyone you'd swap off the bench here?
    Risking Pedro ahead of Madds at the moment.

    Pickford
    Cash | Estu | Botman
    Son | Ode | Saka | Mbeumo
    (H)aaland | Álvarez | Pedro

    Turner | Madds | Chilwell | Saliba

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Play Maddison

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Madds

      1. ameisin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        Cheers guys. Yeh this is my dilemma. Thanks for the input.

  15. Taegugk Warrior
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Leno
    Estupinan/Botman/Gusto
    Salah/Son/Maddison/Mbeumo/Diaby
    Haaland/Alvarez

    Areola-archer-cash-udogie
    1FT.
    Any sensible move..? Or just save FT..?

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Gtg

  16. Strchld
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    What to do with Mitoma?

    Mitoma to Mbeumo/Sterling or save FT?

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Save

  17. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    'The following article involves an advertisement for a betting exchange and is strictly for users aged 18+.'

    I'm under 18 and can still see this article, how so?

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Just read it, reckon I'll bet my pocket money on this unique opportunity to make mega bucks.

      Won't be a gateway, will it?

      1. The Philosopher
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        You've conquered the matrix.

        1. The Philosopher
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 22 days ago

          Reply to the original post

    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      More betting promotions

  18. Strike me a Gakpose
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Bench 1:
    A) Maddison
    B) Watkins
    C) Sterling

  19. The Philosopher
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Rp

    Martinelli replacement

    A: Mbeumo( have Wissa)
    B: Eze

    *WCing in 8 or 9

  20. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Ffscout1 doesn't even have the balls to put there name lol...

  21. AIRMILES
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    I loathe these gambling articles, but I do have a soft spot for Smarkets. I made over £20k matched betting and arbing several hours a week over a three year period using Smarkets and Betfair Exchange. Smarkets even contacted me to offer me hospitality tickets to QPR (which I turned down, as it was a Saturday match, and that was peak matched betting time). Eventually I got gubbed (banned) by all the bookies. Arbing the WillHill place markets on horseracing (very slow updates) probably made me £10k. Lots of fun. These days I only gamble a few times a year (Grand National, World Cups, General Elections).

  22. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Is Edouard or Neto a trap?

    1. PogChamp
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Don’t think so. Both are in great form

    2. Transient Anus
      • 17 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Define trap?

      I'm personally not interested in Edouard. Very keen on neto

    3. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Neto on fire

  23. ipswichboy55
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Could really do with some advice on whether to bench boost or not. My team is, starting 11 - onana, estupinan, schar, botman, Chilwell, eze, saka, odegaard, sterling, alvarez, haaland. Bench - pickford, Watkins, casimeiro, porro.

    Know you should wait for a double gameweek and haven't heard any chatter about it on podcasts but got a gut feel and it's not a bad bench. Only thing is if Chilwell starts.

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Recommend not to BB, might need your bench players to cover post-European football no shows.

      And, as you say, wait for. DGW, they will come

    2. Sgt. Schultz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      I wouldn't

    3. Oasthouse FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Your starting 11 is strong but personally wouldn’t BB with that bench.

      Several of your bench could easily blank.

    4. Shark Team
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Bench pts

      1. Shark Team
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 22 days ago

        Less than 10, don’t be

  24. Maeki2
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Need a bit advice 2ft

    Onana
    Chil,Estu, udogie,
    Salah, saka, rash, mbuemo, sterling.
    Haaland, pedro

    Turner, archer, bell, baldock

    How nailed are chill and estu?
    A. Onana, sterling, pedro - > 4.6, jwp, Alvarez - 4
    B. Onana - >?
    C. Chill - > botman
    D. Estu - > botman

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Chill and ped to bot and Alvarez

  25. Shark Team
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    I’m thinking of playing Maddison over Sterling
    NLD will have goals

  26. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Johnstone (Turner)
    Chilwell Dias Estupinan (Henry Kabore)
    Son Martinelli Rashford Mitoma Sterling
    Haaland Watkins (Mubama)
    1ft, 0.6 itb

    A) Henry > Botman
    B) Martinelli > Doku
    C) Watkins > Alvarez

    1. Udogie-style
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      B

  27. CheesyZoot
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Saliba > Botman?

  28. My name is an echo
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Can only start one of Chilwell, Kabore or Gabriel? Currently on Chilwell

  29. Udogie-style
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Best option here? Definitely won't be keeping/playing Son whatever happens as also have Maddison. Cheers.

    A) Chilwell to Andersen + Mubama to Wilson (play Wilson over Son) -4

    B) Son to Rashford. FT

    C) Chilwell to Andersen + Son to Salah -4

  30. Treebeard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 22 days ago

    Is it worth a -4 to remove Chilwell for Trippier or Schar?

    1. Udogie-style
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 22 days ago

      Not really as you'd need a CS to profit points wise. I was considering a -4 for a defender but only for needing the cash for my other transfer.