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With the next Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline almost upon us, we’re hearing from our panel of guest writers. Here, three-time top 500 finisher FPL General talks through his Gameweek 33 team.

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Gameweek 32 Review

General Gameweek 33

The Bench Boost didn’t exactly go to plan but the Gameweek was a good one with a green arrow from 35k to 27k. The late charge towards the top 10k has commenced! 

Two free transfers were used to replace the injured duo Gabriel Magalhaes (£6.2m) and Justin Kluivert (£6.0m) with William Saliba (£6.5m) and Savinho (£6.2m) to patch up the Bench Boost. The Savinho decision wasn’t the best idea in hindsight and I’ve now got a headache with him going into Double Gameweek 33. Saliba was disappointing too but he was brought in more with the Arsenal double in mind. This will be his week! Daniel Munoz (£5.3m) somehow managing to score negative points in a Double Gameweek will go down in FPL folklore. 

At 27k, the troops are 28 points from the top 10k. With the Free Hit set for deployment in Gameweek 34, it’s certainly possible to get there. I’ll be very happy with another top 50k finish, however; anything more would be a bonus. 

Gameweek 33 Bus Team



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  1. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Palmer and Mbeumo to Saka and KDB for a hit.

    Then WC next GW. Thoughts?

    1. Ale Seizer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Palmer to either Saka or KDB makes total sense but wouldn't ditch Bryan for a hit. Your WC would essentially be a more risky free hit, so assuming your FH has gone?

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        yes long gone

    2. EWH2020
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Really wouldn't be taking a -4 to get Saka

  2. PScholes18
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Last piece to complete GW33 puzzle.
    Which would you recommend?

    A: Isak to Watkins
    B: Mateta to Wissa
    C: Murphy to Nwaneri

    BB now and FH34. Prefer B, but Mateta do have a double...

    1. jammie26
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Why would you do Mateta to Wissa ?

      1. PScholes18
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Mateta with less then 60 mins in 3 of the last four. Wissa with good games from 35 (FH34).

  3. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Munoz or Bradley on a FH?

    1. Vazza
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Tricky but probably Munoz

    2. HellasLEAF
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Palace assets have all disappointed.

    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Bradley if FH as Trent back soon

  4. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Bench boosting this week
    FH next week
    Worth selling Livramento for a hit?

    I have
    Martinez Raya
    Timber Gvardiol Munoz AWB

    Also max Arsenal, Palace
    A second City or Villa would be the only ones worth a -4 I guess?

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      The replacement needs as CS to make that worth while, do you see any CS?

      Appearance points just cover the hit?

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Yeah I guess it’s too hard to call. Even 2 starts it’s hard to guess

        1. g40steve
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Yes, look at Munoz dgw -1

  5. Il Capitano
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    0FT 1.2m ITB BB33 FH34

    Raya Martinez
    Gvardiol Munoz Kiwior Trippier AWB*
    Saka Sarr Savinho Rogers Salah
    Marmoush (C) Mateta Isak

    AWB > Konsa (-4) if we hear he's not starting, otherwise GTG?

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Kinda could easily miss a game too
      Like me, I’m not sure it sounds like it’s worth a hit.
      Also AWB sounds positive from presser imo

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        **Konsa

      2. Il Capitano
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Yeah figure he'll start, but best to have an exit plan in place. Bradley would've been nice, but likely a dead pick after this GW

  6. Joelinton Travel Tavern
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Sold Sarr for Rogers. Palace look shot and have nothing to play for in the PL.

    Raya Areola
    Gab* Burn Munoz Gvard Milenk
    Salah Saka Rogers Murphy Bowen
    Mateta Marmoush Isak

    Thinking Isak, Murphy, Gab > Wissa, KDB, Kiwior - gives me 9 DGWs plus Areola, Bowen, Salah, Wissa, Milenkovic, Burn for BB.

    Right moves or something better?

    1. Joelinton Travel Tavern
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      FH 34 so not worried about blanks

  7. Udogie-style
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Is Ascensio a sell or hold?

    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      He could sub on and score any game although i'm tempted to move him to KDB.

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Like the KDB move 😉

        1. _Ninja_
          • 15 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Cheers even if City dont get a dgw in 36 its still Saints they play lol

  8. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Wan Bisaka is flagged, any news?

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      We have a slight issue with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, just a toe that he’s had to have an injection on. We’ll see how he is on Friday, but he should be okay for the game. We’ll see.

      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Cheers my man.

        1. g40steve
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Thoughts on below ??

  9. swanseag55
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    I could bench boost Kepa Pal (a), Wan Bissaka Sou (h), Livramento Villa (a) and bring in Bowen also.
    However with me planning to play the AM chip 35-37, I could play the BB in GW38 with Kepa Lei (H) , Wan Bissak IPS (a) and bring in Bournemouth players v Lei. Is this a viable alternative plan or is BB in 38 a nightmare with rotation?

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      An annoying problem I didn’t need on my BB

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Reply fail

  10. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Got Timber, Foden issues, might play, might get cameos.

    A Timber & Foden to Saliba/Kwior & KDB

    B A + Sarr to Rashford/Rogers -4

    Not confident in Palace after 32 horror show

    1. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I would do A. With Kwior save some cash.

    2. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      If you get news Foden is benched then A looks good.

  11. Netters2018
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Trossard best Ars punt in mid for gw33?

    Should start both surely?

    1. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      He’s not in the best 11 so not sure how you’ve come to that conclusion. Sooner have Martinelli

      1. Netters2018
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Agree hes not in the best 11, arteta wont be playing his best 11 nxt two games. Can easily seem him playing one up top and one out wide whilst arteta manages minutes of first 11 ready for PSG

        1. chilli con kone
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          There is a week between the palace and PSG game he will play a strong team for that game for team cohesion. Trossard probably gets Ipswich though

          1. Netters2018
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 1 month ago

            Fair point ref the days between matches. I was thinking more the risk of injury. Would be better to ensure reduced minutes for the starting 11 to minimise injury chance? Im probably clutching at straws and merino is the best pick who plays 1×75 and 1x90

    2. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I have gone with Trossard, not sure he will start the second double game week game though?

      1. Netters2018
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        I think he might can see merino missing one and martinelli getting a rest.

  12. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Watkins or Rashy?

    1. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Rash

  13. Skout
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    On BB. Best replacement for Livra?

    Current Def:
    Gvardiol Munoz Kiwior Konsa Livra

    1. chilli con kone
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Kilman

    2. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Is Livra injured?

      1. Skout
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Nope got a free transfer so wanting to get the best Def on BB

  14. chilli con kone
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Palmer > KDB worth -4?

    1. The Red Devil
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Curious about this too
      I'd throw in Murphy to saka too for a hit

    2. Alonso
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Everton A isn’t an easy game and who knows if he plays two games in a few days. Palmer isn’t up to much though

    3. TOLV TUMS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Yes

  15. BusbySwede
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    After the latest gw and the disappointed effort from Crystal Palace, would it be very stupid to get rid of Mateta and Murphy/Sarr and get maybe Wissa+Bowen and hope CP make another useless dgw?

  16. Alonso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Salah captain. Hear me out

    Marmoush - Everton good defensively at home. Maybe gets rotated second game ahead of cup semi

    Saka - unlikely starts both games. Arsenal maybe tired post Europe against Ipswich like against Brentford last week

    Salah - 90 mins against a team who have conceded 3, 3, 4 in their last 3 home games

    1. NumberSix
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Completely reasonable. In minutes, how much more will Saka really get? 15-20?

      1. Alonso
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        I reckon so. He’s the danger more than Marmoush IMO. I see Liverpool scoring a few though

        1. TOLV TUMS
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Only concern is that Salah has been so so off the boil lately - time for mean reversion to kick in (or maybe that’s what we’re seeing now…)

          1. Alonso
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            1 year, 1 month ago

            Yeah considered that. I think he had his swagger back first half against West Ham so at some point soon will haul.

  17. NumberSix
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Bench boost this?
    Timber - Isak - Livra

    1. Alonso
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      When else would you use it? If no other decent plan then I’d go ahead

    2. Jam0sh
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Probably yes

  18. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Palmer Murphy to saka kdb -4?

  19. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    On BB what is the best combo

    Saliba & KDB
    Kiwior & Saka

    Any ideas would be appreciated

    1. Alonso
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I’d go for the second
      No Saka could be dangerous given so many captaining him
      Kiwior prob starts both

  20. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Is Rashford cup tied?

    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      No scored a brace in the last round

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Nope. Checked myself

  21. ct mariner
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    3FT and 4.1 IB - plan to FH in 34 and BB in 36

    Raya
    Gvardiol Muniz Kerkez
    Salah Sarr Murphy Bruno
    Marmoush Isak Mateta

    Aerola Elanga N.Williams Gabriel
    AM Howe

    1. Elanga/Bruno/Howe to KDB/Rogers/Arteta (bench Murphy or Isak?)
    2. Gabriel/Bruno/Elanga/Howe to Konsa/KDB/Saka/Arteta for -4
    3. Other suggestion?

  22. abaalan
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    BB, FH 24, 2 FT, 3.6 ITB
    A) Livra -> Dias / Pau / Konate
    B) Murphy -> Rashford / Bowen / L.Diaz
    C) Both (who?)

  23. Jam0sh
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Which one would you play?

    A) Bradley (lei)
    B) Konsa (NEW, mci)

  24. Dockers
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Triple Captain Conundrum.

    A. Saka
    B. Marmoush
    C. KdB

    1. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      B to play it safe, C if you are chasing

  25. marpy016
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    This worth a BB, have 10 doublers + Salah?

    Verbruggen - Isak - Livra - Neco

    1. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I would bb with that lot.

  26. FootballRookie
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Trying to make most out of my BB...

    1) Transfer Estupinan to Robertson/Konate.... Yay or nay?

    2) J Murphy to Savinho... Yay or nay?

    1. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Nay

      Nay.

    2. Il Capitano
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      NN

  27. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Peeps with AM Glasner. What you doing? Holding?

    1. estheblessed
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I am because I need to the FT for next week's BGW

  28. EWH2020
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    I'm chasing and need a miracle in my ML.

    Could Trossard be a decent (C) pick?

    As I said, chasing and need differential pick

    1. estheblessed
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      He's been poor tbh, might get a goal tho

    2. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Do you have KDB? He would be the best differential captain for this game week.

  29. estheblessed
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Really not sure what to do here? Use bench boost? Correct subs?

    Raya
    Konsa, Gvardiol, Kirkez
    Salah, Bruno, Saka, Sarr
    Mateta, Isak, Marmoush

    Areola, Murphy, Estupinan, Livramento

    1. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Yes, bench boost for me. I'd also swap Bruno for KDB if you can afford it. Otherwise that's a strong squad.

      1. estheblessed
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        If I don't do any transfers OR BB are subs correct here?

        1. Big Mike
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          No, I would predict that Murphy will outscore Bruno.

  30. Big Mike
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Who would you sell for Saliba?

    A) Kerkez
    B) Milenkovic

    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Jam0sh
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A