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Line-Up Lessons – Gameweek 1 – Part Two

Manchester City retain a three-man defence, while United revert to a back four as both secure opening day victories. Spurs blood youngster Kyle Walker-Peters in a convincing win at Newcastle United, who have plenty of injury and suspension issues to deal with.

We published the lessons learned from the first ten teamsheets of the new season here, and now round up the rest from a goal-strewn Gameweek 1.

Manchester City

Starting XI: Ederson; Kompany, Stones, Otamendi; Fernandinho, Walker, De Bruyne, Silva, Danilo (Sane 68); Aguero (Bernardo Silva 83), Jesus (Sterling 78). Subs not used: Bravo, Mangala, Toure, Foden.

  • What we saw: City boss Pep Guardiola kept faith in the 3-3-2-2 formation he favoured through pre-season, with David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne operating just in front of holding midfielder Fernandinho and wing-backs Kyle Walker and Danilo. Leroy Sane replaced Danilo after the break, while Raheem Sterling played as a forward when he entered the fray.
  • What we learned: While history tells us that Guardiola will tweak, he spoke post-match on how he expects to retain the formation for now. With Everton up next, the City manager seems unlikely to opt for the more attacking Sane at wing-back. Benjamin Mendy and Ilkay Gundogan are close to returning to contention and have been included in City’s squad for a midweek friendly clash with Girona but neither would seem unlikely to immediately break into the starting XI.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: Left wing-back

Manchester United

Starting XI: De Gea; Valencia, Jones, Bailly, Blind; Matic, Pogba; Rashford (Martial 80), Mata (Fellaini 77), Mkhitaryan (Lingard 88); Lukaku. Subs not used: Smalllng, Romero, Herrera, Darmian.

  • What we saw: Jose Mourinho decided to opt for an attacking 4-2-3-1 formation against West Ham United, with Juan Mata joining Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Marcus Rashford in the attacking midfield trio. Daley Blind was preferred to Matteo Darmian at left-back while, as expected, Phil Jones got the nod over Victor Lindelof to partner Eric Bailly in central defence.
  • What we learned: The emphatic 4-0 victory suggests that Mourinho may continue to deploy the 4-2-3-1 against weaker opponents, with the 4-3-3 – with Ander Herrera looks a likely starter – perhaps only to be used in more testing fixtures. The United boss did finish this match in that system, though, with Marouane Fellaini joining Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba in central midfield. Anthony Martial impressed off the bench with a goal and an assist, but Rashford will be expected to retain his place for Saturday’s trip to Swansea City. Mourinho could adopt a “horses for courses” approach at left-back, with Darmian remaining a viable alternative to Blind for away matches. Lindelof was in the stands and will not be rushed into Premier League action, promoting Jones (5.0) as a cut-price route in the Red Devils’ backline.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Left-back, central midfield, left wing

Newcastle United

Starting XI: Elliot; Dummett (Lascelles 7), Clark, Lejeune (Mbemba 34), Manquillo; Hayden, Shelvey, Atsu, Perez; Ritchie, Gayle (Merino 76). Subs not used: Murphy, Aarons, Darlow, Mitrovic.

  • What we saw: Rafa Benitez stuck with his favoured 4-2-3-1, with fit-again Dwight Gayle chosen to start as the lone striker ahead of Aleksandar Mitrovic, who had impressed in pre-season.
  • What we learned: Newcastle suffered two defensive injuries during the first half, with Paul Dummett sustaining a hamstring injury, while Florian Lejeune was forced off with a knee problem. Early reports suggested the Wales international could be sidelined for two weeks, with the prognosis for Lejeune yet to be disclosed. Ciaran Clark moved to left-back on Sunday, while Jamaal Lascelles and Chancel Mbemba combined in central defence. Those three, along with Javier Manquillo, may have to start at Huddersfield Town on Sunday if there is more bad news regarding Lejeune. In central midfield, Mikel Merino is set to replace the suspended Shelvey.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Defence, central midfield

Southampton

Starting XI: Forster; Cedric Soares, Stephens, Yoshida, Bertrand (McQueen 86); Davis, Romeu; Ward-Prowse (Boufal 71), Tadic, Redmond, Gabbiadini (Austin 69). Subs not used: Taylor, Bednarek, Lemina, Long.

  • What we saw: New Saints boss Mauricio Pellegrino went with his favoured 4-2-3-1 for the home clash against Swansea City, with Cedric Soares fit enough to start at right-back ahead of Jeremy Pied. Manolo Gabbiadini was, as expected, preferred to Charlie Austin for the lone striker role.
  • What we learned: After failing to score despite creating plenty of chances, it’s in the attacking positions where Pellegrino is most likely to consider making personnel changes for the visit of West Ham United. Austin will surely push to replace Gabbiadini, with Sofiane Boufal an alternative in the attacking midfield positions. New signing Mario Lamina could also vie for a place in centre midfield, with Steven Davis at risk.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, lone striker

Stoke City

Starting XI: Butland; Cameron, Shawcross, Zouma; Diouf, Fletcher, Allen, Pieters; Shaqiri, Berahino (Choupo-Moting 72), Bojan (Crouch 72). Subs not used: Grant, Johnson, Tymon, Adam, Sobhi.

  • What we saw: Mark Hughes opted for a 3-4-2-1 formation against Everton, with Bojan shaking off a knock to start alongside Xherdan Shaqiri in the attacking midfield spots. Mame Biram Diouf operated as the right wing-back, with Glen Johnson missing out.
  • What we learned: The lack of a cutting edge for the Potters means Hughes may well consider a change in system for Saturday’s home opener against Arsenal. Peter Crouch is the obvious alternative in attack, while he could also play alongside Saido Berahino in a front two, with Bojan making way. Wide man Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting made a promising Stoke debut off the bench and could also threaten Bojan’s start. In defence, Bruno Martins-Indi should come into contention, most likely in place of Geoff Cameron. The American is also an option in central midfield, potentially freeing up Joe Allen for a more advanced role.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, central midfield, attacking midfield, strikers

Swansea City

Starting XI: Fabianski; Naughton, Fernandez, Mawson, Olsson; Britton (Fulton 74), Fer, Carroll; Routledge (McBurnie 86), Ayew; Abraham (Bartley 81). Subs not used: Nordfeldt, Narsingh, Rangel, Mesa.

  • What we saw: Swans head coach Paul Clement kept faith in the midfield diamond that was so successful during the final month of last season, with Wayne Routledge stationed at the tip behind the front pairing of Tammy Abraham and Jordan Ayew.
  • What we learned: Until Clement is able to bring in new faces once the protracted move of Gylfi Sigurdsson to Everton is completed, he looks set to favour the 4-1-2-1-2 system. He has admitted that Roque Mesa may need time to adjust to the pace of English football, so changes appear unlikely for Saturday’s home meeting with Man United. Striker Fernando Llorente (arm) is unlikely to be available.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield

Tottenham Hotspur

Starting XI: Lloris; Davies, Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Walker-Peters; Dembele (Winks 90), Dier, Sissoko (Son Heung-min 58); Eriksen, Alli (Wanyama 82), Kane. Subs not used: Janssen, Vorm, Wimmer, Carter-Vickers.

  • What we saw: Mauricio Pochettino sprung one surprise with his team selection for the trip to Newcastle United, with youngster Kyle Walker-Peters named at right-back. The Spurs boss opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Moussa Sissoko joining Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen in a fluid attacking midfield trio.
  • What we learned: While the 4-2-3-1 system worked well at St James’ Park, Pochettino could equally switch to a 3-4-2-1 for the home clash against Chelsea. Victor Wanyama has had a niggle during pre-season but could be ready to start against the Blues, allowing Eric Dier to drop into a back three. Alternatively, the fit-again Son Heung-min may be an option to replace Sissoko in a 4-2-3-1, with Walker-Peters keeping his place at right-back if Kieran Trippier fails to recover from his ankle injury.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-back, central defenders, central midfield, flanks

Watford

Starting XI: Gomes; Janmaat (Femenia 18), Kaboul, Britos, Holebas; Doucoure, Chalobah; Amrabat, Cleverley, Pereyra (Richarlison 49); Okaka (Gray 63). Subs not used: Pantilimon, Prodl, Capoue, Watson.

  • What we saw: New Hornets head coach Marco Silva went with his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation against Liverpool, with Stefano Okaka chosen to lead the line. Andre Gray only appeared off the bench after joining midway through last week, while Troy Deeney (groin) missed out. Younes Kaboul and Miguel Britos were favoured in central defence at the expense of the benched Sebastian Prodl.
  • What we learned: Watford suffered two injuries on Saturday. Daryl Janmaat was forced off with a knock, while Roberto Pereyra suffered a groin injury. Substitutes Kiko Femenia and Richarlison both did reasonably well when introduced and are the likely replacements if required for Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth. Gray may push for a start, but Okaka’s strong performance could mean he keeps his place, even if Deeney is available.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Right-back, left wing, lone striker.

West Bromwich Albion

Starting XI: Foster; Nyom, Dawson, Hegazi, Brunt; Yacob; Phillips (Robson-Kanu 72), Livermore, Field (Harper 70), McClean; Rodriguez (Rondon 87). Subs not used: Myhill, Chadli, Leko, Wilson.

  • What we saw: Baggies head coach Tony Pulis opted for a 4-1-4-1 formation against Bournemouth, with youngster Sam Field earning a start alongside Jake Livermore in central midfield. Jay Rodriguez was deployed as the lone striker, while Jonny Evans missed out with a slight hamstring problem. That meant that Craig Dawson started next to Ahmed Hegazi in central defence, with Allan Nyom and Chris Brunt occupying the full-back spots.
  • What we learned: Rodriguez impressed as the lone striker before moving to the right late on. Salomon Rondon’s stock suffered a severe dent, with Hal Robson-Kanu also brought on before the Venezuelan. Nacer Chadli, meanwhile, was an unused substitute and is being linked with a move to Swansea City. If Evans is fit for Saturday’s trip to Burnley, Pulis faces a tough decision on who to leave out in defence, with one of Nyom or Brunt perhaps most at risk, although the latter would seem likely to be moved into midfield, perhaps at the expense of Field or James McClean.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Defence, left wing

West Ham United

Starting XI: Hart; Zabaleta, Reid, Ogbonna, Masuaku (Cresswell 81); Obiang, Noble (Rice 61); Ayew, Fernandes (Sakho 60) Arnautovic; Hernandez. Subs not used: Fonte, Adrian, Collins, Byram.

  • What we saw: Hammers boss Slaven Bilic decided upon a 4-2-3-1 formation for the trip to Old Trafford, with Edimilson Fernandes used in the central attacking midfield role. Having had an injury during pre-season, Aaron Cresswell only featured as a substitute, with Arthur Masuaku starting at left-back. Angelo Ogbonna was favoured over Jose Fonte in central defence. Bilic decided to throw caution to the wind with his side trailing 2-0, bringing on Diafra Sakho for Fernandes as West Ham switched to an attacking 4-4-2.
  • What we learned: The struggles of Javier Hernandez as the lone striker could persuade Bilic to opt for a different approach for Saturday’s trip to Southampton, as we saw when Sakho was introduced for the final half hour. Michail Antonio got a run-out for the U23s last Friday and will be in contention to feature at St. Mary’s, either in the attacking midfield spots or even as a partner for Chicharito. Bilic has also indicated that both Manuel Lanzini and Andy Carroll are closing in on returns. Cresswell could also push for a start in place of Masuaku at left-back, while Fonte is a viable alternative at centre-back.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Left-back, centre-back, attacking midfield, forwards

2,094 Comments Post a Comment
  1. FPL ZB
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    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    WILL EVERYONE HOLD FIRE ON THE ZAHA NEWS UNTIL IT IS CONFIRMED, OR AT LEAST IT'S CLEAR HE ISN'T TRAINING LATER. HE WON'T DROP UNTIL LIKE 3AM.

    1. RLukaku
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      DONT WRITE IN CAPS PLEASE

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        don't write in caps please

    2. FPL_Hazards
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He will!

    3. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      CAN YOU TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK?

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm sure he could but why?

  2. FPL ZB
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    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    In other news, the Ox to Chelsea would be excellent for us Kolasinac owners.

    1. Ode
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      And Bellerin would become a great option too

  3. moz_1983
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Currently have Gabby up front as third striker, thinking of swapping for JRod and freeing up a million. Both teams have favourable 4 fixtures coming up. Worth swapping or a pointless sideways move?

    I'm concerned Austin is going to push him out, whereas JRod looks nailed and playing well.

    1. RLukaku
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Would rather swap to Mounie

    2. ☆Khaz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hold transfer 🙂

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Stat's were pretty good for Gabby, I'm holding.

    4. bojack
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hold.

      JRod looked threatening on Saturday but remember it was mainly difficult chances he had, he gets little support playing in that side. He's an OK option at the price, but Gabbi has the higher ceiling should he find form.

  4. Sleep Talk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/magpies-duo-out-for-weeks
    Newcastle United have confirmed that defenders Florian Lejeune and Paul Dummett will be out of action for a number of weeks.

    I'm just so satisfied that I went for Mounie. Hoping for another brace this weekend! 😀

    1. RLukaku
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      MBemba 4.0 starter now for at least 2 weeks

    2. Lallana_
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Rather have Vokes because I'm still unsure about Mounie. Hope it works out for you.

    3. JariL
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Mounie here as well but also Lejeune...

    4. moz_1983
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers all, appreciated.

  5. Jam0sh
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    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Hello. Thoughts about Zaha -> RLC? This would free up 2.5mil and give some extra flexibility to bring in other big hitting mid in for Willian for GW3.

    Foster
    Walker, Stephens, Daniels
    Willian, KDB, Zaha, Fraser
    Lukaku, Kane, Firmino

    subs: Elliott --- Carroll, Suttner, Long, 0.0 ITB

    1. JariL
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I would probably rather get Atsu for 5.0 if you wanted to save some cash. Looked good against Spurs and Newcastle have nice fixtures.

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers fellow Jari. Atsu also a possibility, however choosing Atsu prices me out of getting Willian out for 9.5 mids in GW3 for free. Could also make a dullard move and get a Soton mid (Tadic/ Redmond) in for Zaha.

        1. JariL
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, a tough one. Ramsey also an option, although some uncertainty about security of starts.

    2. Magones
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I had to shift Iwobi out, went for RLC to give me a £1m to bring Mkhitaryan in for Zaha. Apparently RLC played extremely well despite the bad Palace result.

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Why the sudden change of heart?

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Well, didn't go through all the options very well on my mind at the first place before posting. What would be your preferred move in this case?

    4. Prøfeßör …
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Almost identical team here. Zaha to Mkhi and Fraser to RLC? Fraser's fixtures look tough after Watford.

  6. JariL
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Alright, could really use some advice. Team in shambles due to bad preseason choices (Darmian) and some unlucky injuries/suspensions (Fab, Zaha, Lejeune).

    Already took -4 to do Fab & Darmian --> Mkhitaryan & Löwe. Now looking at:

    Foster // Elliot
    Stephens // Moreno // Löwe // *LEJEUNE* // Long
    KDB // Alli // Mkhitaryan // *ZAHA* // Carroll
    Kane // Lukaku // Mounie

    Would you:

    A) Zaha --> Ramsey/other for a hit
    B) Hold and play Carroll (MUN)

    1. ☆Khaz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hold for now. If Zaha is confirmed out for several weeks, you can take another hit if he still hasn't dropped in price. If he's allready dropped, you can just as well bench him and use next weeks FT (with even more info and stat available).

    2. GAMBIT
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

      I'm sure the value you get for mkhi would balance the value you lose for zaha

    3. JariL
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks for answering lads. Will monitor Zaha news and see if he's dropping in price and make a decision then.

  7. klavan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Zaha, Jesus to Mkhi and Firmino. Yes or No?

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. JohnnyMagrinho
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Zaha out is going to have to happen and if you can afford it Mhiki is a good option.

        I'd keep Jesus though - he was unlucky not to score a couple against Brighton, can't judge him on first game of the season.

      • Mini Mane Mo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Who are your other strikers

        1. klavan
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Jrod and Lukaku
          Mids: KDB, Willian, Alli, Carroll

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

      When is scoutcast?

      1. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        21:30 BST tonight

    4. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      löwe owners, if you found out this weekend he wasn't on penalties would you sell up? or does he provide enough assist threat to keep hold?

      1. JariL
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I just transferred in to free up some money for Fab --> Mikhi. Huddersfield have the fixtures and not that many better choices at 4.5.

      2. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He is just fine. So attacking and on set pieces. Free kicks are good enough. Penalties are just a bonus. Surely there are more urgent issues then selling our nailed on 4.5 def with attacking threat

        1. applebonkers
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          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          this makes sense. and hello daniel, good luck for the season

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks man. Enjoy the season too 😉

      3. bojack
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'll certainly be watching with interest Sunday 😀

    5. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hold zaha and play mee or sub him out to not lose value . Thinking of holding and doing the double transfer for free next week . Thoughts ?

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah but it's like losing a half when he drops, and drop he will.

    6. Kodap
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      So when do we know if Zaha is out for DEFINITE??

      I can change him out for Ramsey/Willian/Mata but i take a hit of -4!!

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Saturday 2pm

    7. H-SF
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      right, Zaha and Ritchie to Mkhi and Atsu done!

      had to take the hit as I don't see any better options at 7.0m really...

      good transfer?

      1. Limbo
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Terrible

        1. H-SF
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          why?

          1. Limbo
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Only joking.

            Looks good. Mhki was class and Richie was MIA.

            1. Limbo
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Atsu a worry tho. Could be played very deep with Shelvy out and makeshift defence.

      2. ☆Khaz
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure about Atsu, but agree with the lousy 7m options.

      3. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Horrible

      4. Magones
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Solid move

    8. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Pick one to start
      A) Fraser
      B) quaner
      C) Gross

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        A

      2. Pukki Party
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        A

    9. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      quick one lads, I've 1.5m itb. was thinking of saving FT this week:

      1: start Chalobah vs BOU (save FT, 1.5m itb)
      2: TFM > Kola (bench Chalobah, 0m itb

      leaning 1

    10. Zaha replacements
      J0E
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      With the Guardian reporting that Zaha could be out for four weeks what are his owners doing?

      Has the magnificent 7 lost its shine?

      Have you money in the bank for a more expensive replacement, or tempted to take a hit?

      1. Pep Pig
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        With the fact that I own Zaha, and also Cahill.... it's time to hit the bottle

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          😆

        2. Kane Toads
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Rambo

        3. theBoose
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          A mate in our draft league, had Cahill, Fabregas and Cahill!

          He got 14 points.. and now he's in AA.

          1. theBoose
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Ha! One of those Cahill's is meant to be Zaha.

          2. Pep Pig
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            I will see him there no doubt 🙂

      2. Netley Lucas
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Rambo for free

      3. FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Zaha to Mhky upgrade

        1. Dokdok666
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I'm thinking the same. Any other likely candidates? Not in my opinion

      4. AceKn1ght
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Everyone seems to be panicking, it seems!

      5. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        sold, for Mkhi

        1. H-SF
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          did u have 1m in the bank?

          1. F4L
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            had to make the mil; Fabrgeas ➡ Atsu as well

        2. Konstaapeli
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Do you have Lukaku?

          1. F4L
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            yep; slightly worried about the United double up, but hey ho, lets see how it goes

            1. Konstaapeli
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah, they'll likely be involved when MUN score.

      6. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        We those who don't have money in the bank and not willing to spend pts are doomed. No replacement out there. No one, zlich, nada

        1. DaveVak
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Same boat.
          Ramsey could be a short term punt, had great pre-season, but injury prone, and currently recovering, so not sure if even starts.
          At the moment, I am looking at bringing in someone of a lower price bracket, and upgrade on next GWs up front.

      7. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Hey Micky you so fine

      8. 1-1 at Newcastle
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Already done Fabregas to Ramsey. So probably to Mooy and bank the 1.5 for a rainy day when Sanchez arrives.

        1. GAMBIT
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Mooy played a bit deep, gross could be an alternative playing in the hole

      9. H-SF
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        taken the hit. Ritchie to Atsu and Zaha to Mkhi

        1. Sleep Talk
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I'm considering this exact transfer as well. Alternatively I'll just do Zaha to Ramsey.

          Although, Ramsey, how nailed on is he? Any Arsenal fan keen to give their view?

          Also, I'm not that eager to get rid of Ritchie before the Huddersfield game. Atsu looked really promising, but Huddersfield did concede the most fouls and set pieces last gameweek, so I have a feeling Ritchie will do really well! And you never know with Mikhi, Mou could always send out a new winger constellation and bench him. Although with how he's been playing this pre-season and last game, I can't see why he should be benched..

          1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Ramsey is a no brainer. He will start every game if he is fit, Wenger loves him. Alongside Xhaka towards the end of last season he looked like approaching his best again and the new system suits him. Evident from his cameo against Leicester that he's ready to go. At 7 mil he's a steal, don't listen to the nay sayers

      10. DaveVak
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        His price drop worries me, as 0.1 lost at this stage, is same as losing 0.5.
        I do not want to take a hit on GW1, even though I have players under performing. They should be given couple more weeks.

        Personally, I am looking at players of same price, or less, for long term.

        1. Lukey27
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I get what your saying but 0.1 is not 0.5 ever.

          1. ☆Khaz
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            If you prefer having your money on the pitch, then losing 0,1 on a player is allmost the same as losing 0,5 this early in the game.

      11. Limbo
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Will be Ramsey or Willian.

        Ramsey feels like a stronger punt, given the unrest with apparent Conté and the Arsenal team coming back.

      12. J0E
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I've none in the bank and would need to drop before price falls begin for the young winger.

        I'm looking at using this to save a bit of money - essentially take part of what could be a mini wildcard early.

        Mooy for me looks ideal - on set pieces - especially corners for a team with a good run and at 5.5 he frees up 1.5m.

        My top choice is Ramsey but I do fear for game time and also his fixtures are not great. Also he is not exactly the fittest player on the treatment table.

        Only caveat with Mooy is post internationals - Australia have some long flights ahead.

        1. Karan14
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Groß?

          Who is your 3rd striker?
          If Gabbi then the template move seems to Zaha & Gabbi out for Mounie & Mkhi.

          1. J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Or Zaha and Gabbi out for Firmino and Mooy? Actually that could pay off.

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Sounds ideal to me. 🙂

            2. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Did Zaha+ Gabbi to Xhaka + Firmino.

              Gabbi did suck the entire game. Xhaka as a differential

            3. IWR
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              That sounds good to me.

        2. Limbo
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I think Mooy is a great shout (swapped for Iwobi). Hoping Huddersfield honeymoon lasts until Evertons fixtures pick up for 1st WC

        3. Essrick
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I'm in the same boat. Thoughts on Albrighton?

          I don't really want to take a -4, not for the points hit but because I don't feel comfortable transferring out anyone else.

        4. rdamjan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Why not Ince if Hud player?

        5. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Where did we get with Huddersfield pens? Mooy or somebody else.

          For me I'm doing Zaha to Mkhi and gaining the extra funds (I need 0.5) from either Ritchie to Atsu or Mooy.

          Any takers?

          1. The Mighty One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Ritchie has the best upcoming fixtures though...I was actually thinking of getting him in!

      13. AccountAnt80
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'll have to take a hit because need to do Sane to Erikson too. Leaves me with 6m, but for who?

      14. le flem
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Arnautovic. Great numbers last year. Hit the post at OT. Fixtures will soon clear up for Hammers. And a differential it seems.

        1. Limbo
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Sorely tempted but those fixtures aren't great.

        2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Good call, added him to my maybe list

        3. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Wait for a few weeks - I'm sure he or Lanzini are good shouts once Big Willie Carvalho is protecting the rear.

          1. le flem
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Big Willie at the rear would scare me

      15. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Not taking a hit. Ramsey, Mooy or Atsu I think

      16. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Mounie & Mkhi likely to come in for Zaha & Gabbi.

        1. Steve Stiffler
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          dis

      17. Essrick
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm thinking I need to upgrade to Mkhi and take the -4 but how do I raise the £1m?

        Maybe Daniels to Mbemba or Redmond to a £5.5m...

      18. AceKn1ght
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe Redmond? Was unlucky not to be in the points on the weekend!

      19. hobocopter
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thinking to Mhiki, funded through a Valencia -> Blind -4 ....

      20. bojack
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I don't own him but if I did, Willian would be the obvious choice.

      21. ZakyJ
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm thinking either:

        1, straight swap - Ramsey. Have William already

        2, swap for RLC (now likely nailed) and then will have the cash to upgrade Rodriguez to Firminio. Will maybe wait a week to decide and not take hit, if I can

      22. Unbelievable Jeff!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Is Mooy on penalties for Hud?

        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Might be. Probably not.

      23. Valar(Keith)
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Ramsey, Tadic, Arnie on my short list for sub 7..prety sure IL end up taking a mkhi hit though

      24. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        3.5m ITB. Could upgrade him to Eriksen and ditch Jesus to Kane gw3 original plan.

      25. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Timing couldn't be worse. Plan to use three transfers next week to bring in Ali/Eriksen....will probably have to go for Willian [and his dodgy fixtures] instead; not the end of the world though and no hit.

      26. Dont Shoot
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Tadic in. No hit.
        +0.5 in the bank

        1. Page 302
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Nice. He did everything right vs Swansea. Except haul points.

      27. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Don't want to take a hit so probably looking at Ramsey.

      28. Snibal
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I also have Lejeune who is apparently out for a few weeks. I'm thinking about Lejeune+Zaha to Jones+RLC. This would mean I have 2m in the bank which I could either use to get Kane in for Jesus or to use if for an uprade elsewhere later on. Really annoys me that I need to take a hit, I felt very comfortable with my team and 88 points scored in GW 1.

        1. RED PILL
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Same here with Zaha & Lejeune, wanted to bank my free transfer. Not possible now.

          1. Snibal
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            What moves are you thinking about? I was hoping of having 2 transfers indeed so I had the flexibility of getting in someone like Kane for GW 3, if I get another 7m mid for Ramsey I won't have that possibility anymore ( currently have kaku, firmino and jesus up front)

      29. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Already shipped Dummett for Hegazi, I'll take a hit. Tempted to downgrade to Mooy or Fraser instead of Willian/Ramsey, to leave room for Kane + defense upgrade (Kola/Valencia/Mendy)

      30. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Are we ignoring Knockaert at our own peril?

        1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Would be nice to free up a million and the fixtures are great .... hmmm. Still a bit short fitness wise but could be a decent shout.

          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            If only he was more fit, I'd have gone for him.

        2. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          This.

      31. The Non Flying Dutchman
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Is Mata not in consideration here. Or does he have game time risk?

        1. SWANCK
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Game time risk

        2. The Tinkerman
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Thought about it, but may not start.

      32. SWANCK
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I have a midfield of
        Carroll Grob Ritchie KDB & Zaha.

        If I bring Mooy in for Zaha - my midfield is despicable, isn't it?
        Surely I cannot do that?!
        0 ITB!

      33. Miami Monkey
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I don't have him, but he was never the best 7m option. Rambo and Willian exist. As do Tadic and Redmond for less.

      34. SWANCK
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No Xhaka love at all?

        1. Essem
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          No.

      35. Essem
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm thinking Ramsey or Redmond. Ramsey obviously better but I fear for injures and that he might not start. Redmond looked good last match right?

        1. Essem
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Also already have Willian. If not he would be straight in.

      36. sugarmonster
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Either straight swap for Ramsey or downgrade Willian to Ritchie and upgrade Zaha to Mkhit. Ramsey's minute don't seem sure, Chelsea seems in shambles but so early to take a -4 hit....

      37. under the dog
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        when i have 1m in bank, zaha to mki seems like "no brainer", am i right? 🙂

        1. under the dog
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          auto pick says the same, haha 😀

        2. Essem
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          That is indeed the obvious choice.

      38. Rex Lapis
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe I'll get Mooy.. No cash in the bank and don't want to take a hit

        not fancies about Willian (fixtures) and Ramsey (minutes play)

        1. The Tinkerman
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          If I didn't have Willian I'd definitely be getting him in.

      39. Page 302
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        If Zaha is confirmed out, I need to raise 1.0 for Mkhi. Maybe Valencia > Jones ? (shudders)

        Or go full on maverick with Zaha > Son

        1. Biancazzurri
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Interesting. But with Son getting Eriksen looks problematic. And Son didn't look great.

      40. That Fantasy Guy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm tempted to downgrade to RLC/5.0 mid (already have atsu) bank the money and next week assess from there as my original plan was to save and have the option of 2 transfers for GW3 where I was potentially looking to bring Kane in for either Lacazette or Gabriel Jesus ahead of a run of decent fixtures for spurs. Might hurt this gameweek but not taking a hit to the rest I'm already saving 4 points.

        Or its a straight Willian swap for me.

        1. The Tinkerman
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          What is stopping you from going Willian? Looked Chelseas best attacker and is nailed until most people will use a WC.

          1. That Fantasy Guy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Nothing stopping me, easy straight swap. But with an eye to GW3 and the heart wanting Kane in around that time, it is a compromise to not taking a hit to get Kane in for that run by banking now and getting a cheaper mid in to provide me with options without hits

        2. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah I'm contemplating this too ... can get Kane for gw3 then. I have Richie and don't need to play RLC/5m in gw2.

      41. The Tinkerman
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Think I will go for a hit.

        Zaha, Danilo > Manquillo, Mkhi

        Little worried about double MUN attack with Kaku. Manquillo could be a different 4.5 but Newcastle looks to be the best rotation with my existing defenders (Leicester also decent but Morgan not nailed with Huth and Maguire). By all accounts Manquillo was excellent defensively and going forward for Newcastle.

      42. jesperdalagersuri
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I did Zaha to Willian. Was thinking og downgrading Benteke and getting Miki, but I'm not sold on any of the cheap forwards yet. Am also slightly worried about rotation between Martial, Mata, Miki, Rashford, Lindgaard etc.

        My team now is:
        Foster / Elliot
        Stephens Naughton, TAA, Davis and Lejeune.
        Carroll, Fraser, Willian, KSD, Salah
        Kane, Lukaku, Benteke

        Barring more mishaps I'll save the nex two free transfers and take stock during the international break.

      43. PickleRick
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Atsu or Ritchie are possibilities?
        Newcastle have a kind run and it could work

      44. Mr. Blonde
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Zaha and Bailly > Micky and Jones worth - 4?

      45. Lord Bendtner, TGSTEL
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Acted like the noob I am, and did my fabregas » Ramsey already on Sunday. The fact that I need to take a hit to get rid of them both did not change. But would have been more flexible to just wait until today monitoring Cesc's inevitable and do the swap now.

        I had planned to have Ramsey in my team by GW6 at the latest al along, so figured I'll take him in early anyway now with him almost guaranteed to start on Saturday.

        So now standing on doing Zaha » Willian, which seems pretty short-term, but maybe also best short-term, although tricky fixture next. or Zaha » 5-5.5m + 1.5m ATB. Dunno who, Pugh and Mooy have good fixtures, but don't know how much I fancy them

      46. Red Wasabi
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Assuming you don't have any money and is refusing to take hits, William is the clear pick here.

        1. Red Wasabi
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Willian

        2. President Giggs
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Not convinced by his underlying stats from the weekend, and he doesn't have direct fk's anymore

      47. TONFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        So, what about Zaha -> Carroll, and do Carroll/Loftus-Cheek rotation?

        1. CL4PTRAP
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Heavily contemplating this. Anyone know what the rotation looks like?

          1. CL4PTRAP
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Just had a quick look and it looks decent Bud! Go for it! 😀

      48. ChristoBisto
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Could do Zaha + Abraham to Miki and non playing 4.5 striker. Would mean Carroll starts for me. Heard Abraham looked lively though, need to watch motd. Backup is Zaha straight to Rambo.

      49. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I sold him last night - part of a 4 point hit. Gabbi & Zaha to Mounie and Mihkitaryan.

      50. electrue
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        For me its between Mooy and Brady. Leaning towards the Burnley man.

      51. Lord Bendtner, TGSTEL
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Very few here seems to consider JWP of those wanting to build a little cash reserve with their zaha transfers. You already have him, or just don't fancy him?
        Good stats last game, very good even considering him being 5.5
        Great fixtures
        playing as no10

        1. Essem
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Wouldn't Tadic or Redmond be better picks?

        2. IWR
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I have him and hope he can return over the next month. For 5.5 you just gotta put him in and hope for the best, he's a promising pick.

          I think I'll just do Zaha to Willian who looks like possibly rising before GW2 as well.

          1. Lord Bendtner, TGSTEL
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Have him already aswell, and think his GW1 performance cemented his place even more in my early team eventhough he blanked

      52. Orange Roughy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Was hoping to bank my first FT, but now thinking about taking a hit.

        £1m in bank, so thinking of doing Zaha + Willian > Mooy + Eriksen

        Preference would be to do this over two weeks, but price changes won't allow that.

      53. The Non Flying Dutchman
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        What is everyone gona do when they realise they've been trolled and Zaha is fit for the weekend? 😉

        1. Essem
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I'm waiting as long as possible before making the transfer. Has to be by tonight to avoid the price drop though.

          1. SWANCK
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Zaha won't drop tonight.

        2. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Blame everyone else

      54. SomeoneKnows
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Did Zaha + Fraser > Mkhitaryan + Loftus-Cheek

        Can't say that I was happy to take the -4 hit but there was no better alternative in my opinion.

        Will be switching between Loftus-Cheek and Tom Caroll as my 4th midfielders, they actually rotate perfectly...

        1. IWR
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I've thought about this myself as well. Are you that much more confident in playing Mkhi over a Willian type for 7m?

          Not sure I can justify losing JWP to a 4.5 just to get to Mk, as good as he looked.

      55. President Giggs
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Probably gonna do Zaha -> Atsu, to free up 2.0m to give me the flexibility to do Jesus -> Kane next week. Didn't really want to make a transfer this week, but this seems like a sensible option.

      56. DMil
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        1 out of 4 for me.
        Ramsey probably.
        Also like the fixtures for Groß, Atsu and Ince but not sure which I prefer yet.

      57. El Lobito 10
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        A lot of people saying Willian is the clear option but his fixtures are atrocious and Chelsea look like they're in freefall, with half their team out.

        Two words: Georginio Wijnaldum.

        1. crilley28
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Finally someone else says it! 3 of his next 4 at home where he's scored all of his PL goals in team that has to score goals to win games

          1. El Lobito 10
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Yes mate.

      58. @fplSneaker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Is Xhaka a rotation risk? Saving £1.4m by going to him might be a good option. I've no plans for the money yet but then again I had no plans to sub anyone this week.

        1. I am here to Michu
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          No rotation risk only yellows risk

      59. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        As a non-Lukaku owner with 1.0m ITB I might double Pogba up with Mkhi..?

      60. eoan
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I think Wijnaldum possibly. Great at home last season and has 3 home fixtures in the next 4.

      61. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I think regardless I'll keep him for this week and bench him. Also have Iwobi to deal with but same scenario.

        After next week with 2FT and a potential 3rd as a 'mini wildcard' reshuffle at the expense of a -4 hit, I'll look at replacements.

        Currently pencilled in is RLC. When he was shifted to the centre last GW he became much more effective and could have easily picked up some points had Palace been less useless. Factor in the fact that the team was meant to have been build around Zaha and for me it makes RLC more appealing whilst he is out, as it practically nails him on and means he can get forward into more attacking positions. If Benteke starts firing then we can expect plenty of assists, and he should notch some goals himself. Not to mention he is only 4.5M and could rotate nicely with T. Carroll for the 4th midfielder position.

        This then frees up funds elsewhere. I had planned to switch out Iwobi for JWP, given his set piece duties (and teams struggling to defend them early) and the fact that he is playing in an advanced position in a Saints side with gorgeous fixtures. As has already been mentioned, this season looks like it could be a breakaway one for him.

        However, with the money freed up from getting RLC it would mean I could get someone in the 8.0M bracket, with Mhkitaryan, Pogba and David Silva coming to mind. The latter two haven't been much considered, but could really offer some great value.

        The money saved can also be used to upgrade in attack, since pretty much all of the heavy hitting strikers delivered in the first gameweek. I currently have a frontline of Kane, Lukaku and Firmino which I am very happy with and whilst I'd love to have a flutter on some of the other boys, it's not worth a transfer out.

        There's also the possibility of upgrading at the back, with premium defenders such as Walker looking tasty, and Alonso looking like he could be a great pick once again if Chelsea can tighten up.

        Of course, the option is also there to bank the funds as they will surely be needed over the coming weeks when we are hit with rotation, injuries and have a better idea of who the performers are going to be.

        tl;dr

        I believe RLC to be the best straight swap.

        1. Bunk Moreland
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Interesting thought to rotate Carroll and RLC. May not be a bad idea, although it leaves you exposed if one of them gets injured.

          1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Provided it's a short term injury you can just bench and play the other one.

            Longer term there are plenty of other great options in the 5.0-5.5 price bracket if not tempted by any other 4.5s. The money saved which will be invested elsewhere can also be easily harvested if needed. For example by downgrading a player back to be able to upgrade the injured of the two to another mid priced midfielder.

        2. Fatboy Fatboy
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Nice points well made.

        3. Prøfeßör …
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          This is a very well-reasoned piece! Thanks.

          If it's good enough for the top player on the FFS Hall of Fame list...

        4. El Lobito 10
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Upvote for the TLDR 😀

        5. Kuqi Monster
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Good post, think I'll be going down this route.

      62. Celt Abroad
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        One name I haven't seen mentioned here is winjaldum: he creeped his way to 149 points last year.

        1. Biancazzurri
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Good point. Or Henderson. Will be watching tonight's qualifier closely.

      63. A19
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm thinking Zaha & Willian -> Eriksen & RLC

        With Zaha out RLC is nailed I think

        1. Pieterke30
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yes he is and played really well.

          Considering bringing RLC in next week

          1. A19
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers

      64. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Gabbi and Zaha out for Mounié and Mkhitaryan

        Did that yesterday evening

      65. arturmel
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        JWP or Mooy for me. Don't trust Ramsey too much, fixtures aren't great & could get injured the next game. Wouldn't surprise me at all.

        1. arturmel
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          On the second thought, what about Gros? He looked solid.

          1. Biancazzurri
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            The fact Gross plays as a striker is tempting, but two away games...

      66. lsaints99
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        surprised no one has mentioned Kachunga so far, looked really threatening vs Palace, prefer him to Ince myself

      67. Biancazzurri
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Just do the obvious -> Ramsey. Mooy plays too deep and Newcastle assets look unconvincing.

        Also, 'rotating' Carroll and RLC sounds like a desperate idea.

      68. Jigger & Pony
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Glad I had kept 1m itb. Simple Zaha > Mkhitaryan for a FT today.

        1. jia you
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Nice, I shudda done the same rather than going with 2 x 6.5m defenders (joys of hindsight)!

      69. jia you
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I had Willian and Atsu already so this was tough! Went with Mooy (he looked decent although perhaps playing a little deep) this morning as it frees up 1.5m which could be huge in the next few weeks. Fix are decent and I don't fancy Ramsey (have Lacazette). WHU's 7m assets are wait and see for me, so punting on Mooy!

      70. Pooodle
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thinking it will be Zaha and Gabbi out for either:

        A) Mooy and Firmino

        B) Mkhi and Mounie

        Which looks best?

        1. Ozzy smith
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          In the same boat ref Zaha, wanting to hold gabbi for another week though. IMO, A if you have lukaku B if you don't.

      71. Bird Raymond
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Zaha to Mkhi and KDB to Salah. Did it before Salah's price went up. Still have Jesus as City cover. Just hope Salah comes through tonight unscathed!

      72. HNI
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        4 possible replacements for Zaha for people with no money in bank
        1) Tadic (GW1: 2 Chance Created, 3 Shots) - On Fks, Corners [WHU hud WAT cry] 2) Redmond (GW 1:5 Chance Created, 2 Shots) None [WHU hud WAT cry]
        3) Ramsey (GW1: 1 Chance Created, 4 Shots) None [stk liv BOU che]
        4) Ritchie (GW1: 1 Chance Created, 0 SHot) On Penos, Fks, Corners [hud WHU swa STK]

      73. Pazdannavaro
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Jason Lokilo 4,5

      74. kawaiii
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Why is no-one talking about Tadic to replace Zaha ?
        No hit, better fixtures than everyone else, more nailed than Rambo.

      75. reddragons178
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Easy decision as I had Iwobi too so went Zaha + Iwobi => Mikhi + RLC yesterday evening.

      76. datamunkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Like many here, I am thinking upgrade to Mhiki and a -4pt hit (Heaton down to Elliot)

        Was ready to ride it out but if he's out (4 weeks?)

        How sure are we? So want to resist but had Mhiki up to last Friday so also tempted too, how sure are we folks?

        Ohhh, this game 🙂

      77. Grumblor
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        1 week in & my best laid plans have already gone to pot! ******* Zaha getting injured the selfish ****!

        I've gone for Redmond with .5 mill in the bank, what could go wrong?....

    11. FPL Maldini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      How nailed is RLC now?

      1. Lukey27
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        85%

    12. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Manchester City have friendly match today with Girona? Oh my. Now I've seen all regarding friendly matches

    13. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Just a quick thought: if you're playing the money game, isn't it better to spread the funds amongst your attack and midfield, i.e have 7 8-10 mil attackers and midfielders. Heavy hitters don't increase in price as quickly it seems, and a bandwagon in that 8-10 mil bracket always seems to appear every week

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'd class that bracket as heavy hitters for midfielders.

        If you're playing the money game, the risers will vary week to week, but generally someone in Micky or Mounie's price range will gain huge value if they get a few returns in a row

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          yep; but with Mounie, I cant see it lasting, or anyone emerging below 8 mil that will have a good run atm. Mkhi, Firmino and Salah could all easily return again this weekend and sky rocket in price

    14. FPL Maldini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Pogba or Mhky now?

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        the one that plays up the pitch

      2. 1-1 at Newcastle
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm not so sure about Mkhi's minutes. Pogba.

    15. Naboo
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Thoughts on Zaha & Firmino > Mkhi & Chicharito for -4?

      Want Mkhi and it seems the only way. Have Salah for pool coverage

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        don't. drop. Firmino

        1. moz_1983
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, keep Firm. Do you already have WIllian?

      2. DaveVak
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'd keep Firm

      3. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I wouldn't

      4. Kane Toads
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No firms. Just Zaha

    16. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      The Mounie wagon will go into override if he scores again is the weekend. Oh dear

      1. Jafalad
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Will soon derail. Hard to believe anyone would seriously consider him in the long term.

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          feels a bit like Negredo of last season tbh

          1. Jafalad
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Exactly. I was going to list him as an example. So much kneejerking on here. People need to calm down big time.

      2. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He has 3 home games in the next 4.

        Could be a great bandwagon!

      3. nadman89
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Let it . Won't last

    17. Steve Stiffler
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Knee-jerked already fu*k is, please tell me i didnt pull a shocker??

      Did Zaha+Gabbi > Mhki+Mounie, have feeling now Gabbi will be decent next time out but with risk of Austin rotation, dont care

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        decent move; don't beat yourself up about it mate

        1. Steve Stiffler
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          yeah its done now anyways

      2. Jafalad
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        There is no need to make a transfer this week. In fact no one should be transferring players out.

        You picked your team for the first few fixtures so stand by them.

        1. Steve Stiffler
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          stand by them with a 4 week injury aye good man

        2. Limbo
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Injuries. Suspensions. There is a need.

      3. Lallana_
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Like the move. Mounie>Vokes if it fails. Solanke one to watch if he plays too.

      4. Mini Mane Mo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Many making the same transfers

    18. Jonesfromthere
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Who on earth is Ed Aarons and why is his comments considered gospel?

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        "Guardian sports editor Ed Aarons, who is well-connected at Selhurst," article said.
        http://www.football.london/crystal-palace-fc/players/wilfried-zaha-crystal-palace-injury-13477980

        1. datamunkey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Is it because he calls him 'Wilf' that it MUST be well connected evidence 🙂 Tight as, me and old Wilf!

    19. Lallana_
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Zaha>?

      1) Knockaert (FKs, corners)
      2) Ritchie (pens, FKs, corners)
      3) Fraser (could get rotated?)
      4) Redmond (could share time with Boufal?)
      5) Loftus Cheek (nailed with Zaha out?)

      Reason I'm downgrading him is to raise funds for Willian>Mkhitaryan or Son next week

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I like Atsu or Ritchie, just purely because of fixtures

      2. LC1
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Not great options but Ritchie maybe as his fixtures are also great.. don't expect too much though.

      3. nadman89
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I like Ritchie in general and pens does it for me

      4. sugarmonster
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Just keep in mind that Mkhitaryan will go up in price today.

    20. FPL Maldini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Tempted to Opt for Pogba over Mhky

      More nailed and actually Pogba stats looked good.

      I feel Mhky could be rotated

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Pogba's stats are always deceiving

      2. Lallana_
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Rather get Mhkhi short-term and replace him with Son when the time comes

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          ^ this as well

        2. FPL Maldini
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Why Son?

    21. frenchfries
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure how the system works with price rises. But would it be less likely that Lukaku would rise with, lets say 0.4 over a period, then someone with lower ownership? He is owned by over 51% of all teams, which means less teams will be able to get him compared to a player with under 10% ownership.

      Is this taken into acount, or is it purely based on numer of transfers in vs out? Thinking it might come down to percentage of teams the players not owned by. With the amount of dead teams incoming, cant see a high rise in value from a player like Lukaku, compared to an exploding low value player, like Alonso last season.

    22. Goonermeister
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Zaha to Mkhi for a hit? Hate to take a hit already (first transfer was fab out)

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        probably, yeh

      2. slamdunk
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Not for a hit no,Mkhi wont play every game

    23. Firmy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Had a good opening weekend with this team!
      StiLl G2G?

      Elliot
      Yoshi Hegazi Monreal
      Willian Puncheon KDB Alli
      Aguero Firmino Kaku

      Foster-Mee-TAA-Carroll

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        nothing needed changing there mate; save the FT

        1. Firmy
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers, good luck to you.

      2. frenchfries
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        GTG, not to sure on Puncheon, CP looks weak. And with Zaha most likely out, dont see alot of goals.

        Sure on starting Elliot?

        1. Firmy
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah I feel the team are going to benefit from the wrath of rafa

    24. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Leeds v Fulham predictions tonight? Going for a solid 1-3 win

      1. Firmy
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Other way around for me.

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          grrrrr

      2. nadman89
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        2-1 Fulham for me

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          good man 🙂

      3. The Man Pastore
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        2-1

    25. FPL Maldini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Do we really think Mhky will be the real deal this year?

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        for the next 3-4 GWs, I'm willing to take the chance; he was the real deal in his last season in the Bunds as well, the REAL deal

      2. Jonesfromthere
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yea seems to have settled now.

        1. datamunkey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Only problem with that Doos is Ozil is top 😉