How to navigate the FPL Blank + Double Gameweeks

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Not easy to see bigger picture, but feels a bit like saying you are taking an extra hit and losing Palmer early to get KDB? Which leans towards 1 for me. What might swing it is that second hit in 25 I presume brings a defender you might need to take a hit on to field 11 in 26? If so, 2 starts to look a bit more attractive

I mean, Rich is great but got no DGW and blanks, maybe a bit too late now

Estu to Doughty

Doughty

I have Jota/Trent, tempted by Solanke to Darwin

Don't think TAA is that needed

I am genuinely considering selling Trent. I just don't think he is worth it. I think the benefit of using the extra £ over a £4-£5m defender will exceed what I get from him, and that is even assuming he plays enough over the double with Bradley likely to be challenging for his place

Darwin over TAA. TAA is super awkward and I think the nature of the cup final after Luton game means he could be rotated for the Luton game whereas Darwin and Jota are needed while Salah is out.

Possibly more upside in B

I’m considering A and B for a hit

Darwin move won't be long term. You will likely sell in 26 as they blank in that GW and high chance of blank in 29

Seen it mentioned here that it might be announced before GW25 deadline

I am not 100% sure why 28 is identified, other than the whole "why not" argument.

But the PL promised to give fans 6 weeks noticed of rearranged fixtures from January 2024. Yes, they broke that in Feburary with the Liverpool vs Luton announcement, but assuming that was because of the exceptional chance it is the only slot it can fit in, 28 is too close to fit that promise.

I’d keep if I had was very attacking yesterday

He will score on his next birthday. Be patient.

I'm keeping

Might be worth holding Alvarez

https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/26413227

Don't buy don't sell.

I think I'll hold but will be tough not owning Darwin

I'd keep. If it wasn't at the expense of bringing in Haaland or losing Foden (have Alvarez, Foden and KDB so can only keep 2 if I want to bring in Haaland). Genuinely thinking to swerve the robot and using the funds to buy a massive sofa to hide behind

Sold him for Darwin. I want that last slot to be KdB (Foden + Haaland)

I know a lot saying he was very good last night, but I genuinely forgot he was playing at times.

If I were advising my chief mini-league rivals...

"People need to be patient with Alvarez, Bowen, Isak, Zinc, and Rashford."

Convenient - available after I ditch him on a WC!

Anything on DLuiz?

still have him he owes me some big points from 25 onwards

That is good news - he is one of only 2 defenders I own with a fixture in 26

Depending on funds I'd be keen to upgrade Pedro.

no

Maybe

why not

It was a yes then 5 mins later it was inexplicably changed to a no.

I think so after this week, but other priorities at the moment. Garnacho could be a nice replacement.

Chelsea in a poor form, but not him

Trying to keep him for this week and sell GW25

If you are free hitting 29 then yeah. If Chelsea Arsenal is on in 29 and you aren't free hitting you probably don't sell.

Why sell him. He returned thos GW. Salary is tiny to free up funds.
Seems a season hold to me

I'd do it this week. I'm probably doing Solanke to Darwin this week fwiw

I'm not disliking the idea of buying Toney a week earlier and could be good against WOL.

Btw. I'm benching Toney this week (next disaster incoming), but will sell Solanke (to Haaland).

Yeah

Howe does not give information.

Crutches and Half-time sub is what we know.

We also know that Harvey Barnes is back and looks pretty good. But Harvey had his legs built at the same factory that made Chilwell, Reese James, Eze, and Isak. His health is week-to-week.

Gordo is good but decisions need to be made for FPL owners.

He was at the metrocentre the next day, can't be that broken.

I'm going to guess no. Hee Chan was on pens when both were starting against Fulham GW13

I guess they revert to Hwang but not too sure really

It was a good confident penalty from Cunha. Unsure.

Good plan

That puts me off getting Jota this week, and would have to take a hit unless I sell Saka or Richa, which I probably don't like considering their form.

I think I'll sell Palmer, worth the risk imo

Jota is a great pick as long as Salah is out. Any hint that Salah is back and that front 3 becomes a minefield.

I don't think he is a good buy simply because I don't believe he gets 3 starts across 24 and 25. Yes he may well return well in any of the three games he does start, but at what point does an £8.5m defender become an unrealistic option if he isn't going to be nailed?

Id say he's don't buy don't sell. He'll be gone on GW26 for me

I'd try to get Haaland and a Pool attacker

Same midfield. Really not sure. Palmer in 25 could be sensible, but I would probably want Palmer back (so lose money in the buy-back) and think Jota's appeal wanes if you don't include the BUR fixture this week with a blank and possibility of Salah return / rotation ahead of the final affecting minutes in the double.

Yep. I have Gross instead of Garnacho, but can't quite afford Jota direct. Considering Solanke to Darwin for short punt too. I'd like to see if Bournemouth get possible double in 28 first though. Hopefully some news before this week's deadline.

My front 8 identical to yours and I'm considering it Biggsy. I am worried about the prospect of further price rises with Haaland, but I do think there is more upside with Jota this gw. I am concerned about losing any of my midfielders for him though (see above).

No you're not. He's overpriced until he regains form. Would he be as popular without a DGW so close? Plus the extra cash not having him could give you might give you scope for less hits.

I have the same front three and was all set on Watkins to Haaland but luckily held on a week. I'm off that idea now however if I sell Solanke I then can't get KdB in for Odegaard and then move on to Salah.

Haaland is a right pain in all honesty. Ode to KdB and roll the second transfer makes much more sense but going without Haaland(c) in three consecutive home games seems like FPL hari kari! So I might get Haaland in this week and reassess next week. I can get KdB still if I let Richy go prob to Garnacho.

I would sell Solanke

Alisson.

Alisson

Form pick is Flekken 😉

I’m playing Bell haha. Do it

I would start Gabriel