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The Watchlist Updated – Midfielders

Having analysed our favoured Goalkeepers and Defenders in the newly-updated Watchlist rankings, focus now turns to the midfielders primed to profit from the season run-in.

For those unfamiliar, the Watchlist offers mid-term player recommendations for the next four-to-six Gameweeks and beyond. They can be found in your sidebar on desktop, or via your slide-in menu on mobile or tablet.

These highlight our current thinking on player selection for each position, listing the factors that are contributing to the given rank.

After heading into the international break off the back of a 29-point haul at home to Watford, Mohamed Salah remains an immovable object at the top of our rankings.

Liverpool may not have a Double Gameweek on their agenda, yet the schedule remains very much in their favour (cry eve BOU wba STK che BHA), with only a Gameweek 37 trip to Chelsea problematic.

Averaging 8.9 points per match and having produced 14 sets of double-figures, Salah will be one of the few players to avoid the Wildcard cull as we freshen up options for the run-in.

A four-goal haul against the Hornets took Salah to 28 strikes for the season – at least double all but Raheem Sterling (15) in midfield four ahead of second-placed Harry Kane in the race for the Golden Boot.

Only the relentless Salah denies Riyad Mahrez from claiming a place at the summit.

Climbing up to fourth in the midfield rankings, the Leicester winger has supplied a goal or assist in 11 of his last 14 league starts, delivering back-to-back 10+ points hauls in their last two league matches.

As a result, Mahrez is the second most bought midfielder among Fantasy Premier League (FPL) midfielders ahead of Gameweek 32.

The schedule also promotes investment. With a Double Gameweek 34 (bur SOU) confirmed and an expected pair of Gameweek 37 matches (WHU ARS), Mahrez would be granted three home fixtures to profit from. Furthermore, the Foxes also face the likes of Brighton, Newcastle and Crystal Palace before the season concludes.

With frontman Jamie Vardy identically priced, Leicester’s run-in may well persuade many Wildcard managers to double up on their two big-hitters.

We’ve also listed Marc Albrighton lower down as a budget buy. At 5.6, he has two goals and eight assists to his name and leads Mahrez for key passes, by 44 to 42.

Chelsea’s pair of Double Gameweeks elevates Eden Hazard (10.6) and Willian (7.1) at very different price points.

Although he’s less secure of a pick than Hazard, the Brazilian has started four of his side’s last five league matches, indicating he could offer value for money over the run-in. Having netted twice in the previous three, Willian is the third most bought midfielder ahead of Gameweek 32.

Across their previous six appearances, Willian has matched Hazard for FPL returns (three goals, one assist) and has fired 11 shots on target – level with Salah at the midfield summit and more or less twice the Belgian’s six.

Antonio Conte’s side have still to face two top four teams (TOT WHU sot & bur blank swa LIV new), though both of them are at home, with a visit from Huddersfield expected to join Liverpool’s trip to Stamford Bridge in Double Gameweek 37.

Spurs also supply us with two players ahead of an expected pair of Double Gameweeks.

With four goals and 31 points accrued in his previous two Gameweeks, Son Heung-min is the top transfer target in midfield. The South Korean looks set to profit from a role up front in Harry Kane’s enforced absence and has started 15 of the last 16 league matches, though a drop to the bench as recently as Gameweek 28 served a reminder that, with Erik Lamela and Lucas Moura offering strong competition, he’s not quite as nailed on as Christian Eriksen.

Nonetheless, Son’s explosive potential keeps him very much in the frame for our Wildcards – although he’s played 639 minutes less than the Dane, he leads him by 154 points to 153 in FPL.

More expensive on the budget (9.4 to 8.3), Eriksen betters Son for shots (74 to 65) and efforts on target (32 to 27), with the playmaker also claiming top three places for both key passes (73 to Son’s 32) and big chances created (14).

Once this week’s trip to Chelsea has passed, many more Wildcarders could be set to load up on Spurs ahead of a fine schedule (stk MCI & bha blanks WAT wba LEI), with a home clash against Newcastle expected to drop in Double Gameweek 37.

As mentioned in our morning Scribbles article, though, Kane could return to action quicker than anticipated, which could yet see Eriksen climb above Son as our preferred Spurs midfielder.

Brighton’s Pascal Gross is our favoured cut-price pick. Chris Hughton’s side are set for a trio of home matches (LEI HUD cry & TOT) in the next three Gameweeks alone, which could persuade many to Wildcard in the Brighton playmaker, who is expected to face both Manchester sides in Double Gameweek 37.

Over the last six Gameweeks, Gross is ranked third in midfield for shots (15), efforts on target (seven) and key passes (16) on his way to producing a goal and three assists.

With five goals and eight assists this term, the Seagulls’ summer signing is second only to Salah for value, in terms of points per million, in the centre of the park.

Arsenal’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan has wasted no time in settling since arriving from Man United over the winter.

Averaging 6.4 points per start for the north London outfit, the Armenian has delivered 13 points in two of his three home matches – a record that bodes well ahead of a trio of Emirates encounters (STK SOT new WHU) in the next four Gameweeks.

Such a schedule promotes early Wildcard investment in the Gunners, who also face Burnley and Huddersfield in the final two rounds of matches. A trip to Leicester is anticipated to drop alongside the Clarets’ visit as part of Double Gameweek 37.

Alexis Sanchez and Jesse Lingard also boast a favourable upcoming run-in (SWA mci WBA & bou blank ARS bha WAT), with a trip to West Ham expected to accompany their visit to Brighton in Double Gameweek 37.

However, both have struggled for output of late.

Priced at 11.5, Sanchez has just a goal and assist in six Gameweek since arriving at Old Trafford, with many preferring the similarly priced Romelu Lukaku (11.4) up front as their route into the United attack. Nonetheless, the Chilean has matched Lukaku for shots (13) over this period and has created more chances for team-mates, by eight to four.

Lingard, at 6.0, is far more pleasing on the budget, yet two sub appearances in United’s last three league matches – including a one-minute outing in the Gameweek 30 match against Liverpool – underlines the risk attached to his acquisition.

Further down, Johan Berg Gudmundsson and Junior Stanislas offer in-form budget candidates ahead of respective Double Gameweek 34s.

Gudmundsson’s Burnley are the only side with a Double Gameweek 34 to also play in Gameweek 35, when they make their way to Stoke.

Priced at just 5.1, the Icelandic international has bagged a goal and two assists in his previous five ahead of a very kind schedule (wba wat LEI & CHE stk BHA ars BOU) that has earmarked him for our Wildcards.

Stanislas (6.0), meanwhile, has four goals and a pair of assists in eight league outings since recovering from injury. Clashes with Watford and Palace precede a testing Double Gameweek 34 (liv MUN) and blank Gameweek 35, though subsequent encounters with Southampton and Swansea hand Eddie Howe’s men further chance to pick up the Fantasy points.

682 Comments Post a Comment
  1. kennethrhcp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    is there any chance we could see a DGW fixture being allocated to 35 or 38 instead of 37? even just 1

    1. Pegboy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Apparently possible for GW35, but I'm no expert.

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        that's good enough for me 🙂 would really help out the FH34, WC36 & BB37 managers

    2. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Would be great.. No FH available for me and I had been busy last few weeks getting in arsenal.. But that's been blown up by the fixture announcements

    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Always a chance for surprises. But GW35 & 36 midweeks have European football so you would assume unless a team had 3 fixtures to be rearranged they won’t put it in those weeks.

      1. Park the bus
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        yup, this. imagine games will be televised which they can't do if champions league games on. so therefore makes sense to do in 37.

  2. Pegboy
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I have an active WC, BB, FH but no TC.

    Is there any logic in doing a balanced BB GW34 side, navigate GW35 with 2 FTs (and maybe a -4) and then FH in GW37?

    Delaying the FH to GW37 weakens my GW34 bench boost slightly (I might have only 10 DGW players+ 2 Liv, 2 Arsenal + City midfielder) and could possibly mean only 10 in GW35 (with a -4), but would then mean I'm well set for 36, 37 (FH) & 38.

    1. Theres mo limit
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      get Burnley then. good fixtures apart from 37

      1. Pegboy
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks, if I do this plan I'll definitely get 3 Burnely!

        Are there any others who have a DGW34 and play 35?

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Nope

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      There might be but the problem for me is that bb dgw34 template simply is not good enough imo.

  3. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Bring on Saturday!

    De Gea
    Alonso Lowton Baily
    Salah(C) Mikhi Willian Mahrez
    Murray Vardy Auba

    Subs: Ryan, Gudm, Tark, Morgan

    1. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Hopefully after the GW we will say the same 🙂

        1. Cityzen Kane
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          It's the anticipation of greatness is the best feeling 😉

  4. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    On WC and no FH. BB in week 34. In anticipation of 35 and DGW 37 would defence B be decent compromise ? Would save some future transfers/ give scope to use to get Kane back.

    Gets 10/11 out in double 34, 10 in 35 with a free transfer and 11 in DGW 37

    Any views welcome. Rest of team below

    A
    De Gea Ryan
    Alonso Smalling Mustafi Lowton Morgan

    B
    De Gea Fabianski/Dubravka
    Alonso Lascelles/Mawson Maguire Lowton Mustafi

    Salah Son Mahrez Willian Groß
    Firmino Barnes Aubameyang

    1. BERGKOP
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A easy

    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

    3. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

    4. George James
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      so.... basically Morgan / Smalling / Ryan vs Maguire / Mawson or Lacelles / Fab or Dubra.??

      First one

  5. bogdog
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I'm without my TC captain chip - So i have two plans going forward
    1. BB in 34 & FH in 35
    2. FH34 & BB 37 (with a team that can navigate 35)
    What's the best WC team to go with?
    1.
    De Gea, Ryan
    Alonso, Christensen, Bailly, Morgan, Lowton
    Gross, Salah, Willian, Son, Mahrez
    Lukaku, Vardy, Wood

    2 [Firmino & robertson could be transferred out prior to 37 for DGW players]
    De Gea, Fabianski
    Mustafi, Fernandez, Alonso, Robertson, Morgan
    Salah, Mkhi, Mahrez, Sterling, Arnie
    Auba, Firmino, Barnes

    1. Pegboy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Or Option 3, which I'm exploring:

      BB34, FH 37 (with a team that can navigate 35)

      1. Pegboy
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        See above.

        One of the attractions for me of FPL is exploring these sort of permutations, but this time it's hurting even my head.

      2. bogdog
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Sorry for the late reply - yes that sounds interesting and BB in 37 could be incredibly strong, and i havent actually tried building a team that could BB in 34 well but navigate 35 without the FH. Did you have a decent team that could do both 34 & 35?

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      is your WC activated?

      if not, how many can you field in 35 as of now + FTs
      maybe FH34, WC36 & BB37

      1. Pegboy
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        My WC is active, so that option isn't open.

    3. Cheezeweasel
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'd be nervous about BBing in 37 as its end of season and teams which have nothing left might let a few of the players that usually don't start play

  6. Teror
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    A. Alonso + Gudmundsson + Murray

    B. Azpi + Gross + Barnes

    1. LewanGOALski
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A ewaily

      1. Teror
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Homeboys keep telling me that Murray is a bench risk, tho.

        1. Pegboy
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          No more than Barnes is.

        2. Cityzen Kane
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          2 games close together in double coupled with the fact he's mid-30's and 2 strikers on the bench. Definitely a risk.
          Barnes similar with wood back but in great form. Major downside in he's facing strong enough defences.
          With either you're looking at a 1 goal ceiling.. Firmino with a dingle game has higher points potential imo

          1. Karan14
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Firmino is 4-4.5m more expensive than Barnes & Murray. LOL!

    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

    3. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      If Burnley or Brighton played their game 34 opponents any other week, no one would invest in them.
      Don't get cause they have 2 fixtures together vs tough opposite, that suddenly people want them.

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Me neither, but what is more fun than playing against public opinion 😉

        (Yep, scoring more points than most others)

      2. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Both of them have good fixtures leading up to the double and also one good fixture in the double. I don’t see a problem in investing in their assets.

        1. Cityzen Kane
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          My issue isn't as much with Burnley defence, they're proven capable.
          BUT their attack is notorious for getting 0 or 1 goals a game in general.
          Fair point, Brighton vs crystal palace a good fixture enough, but if you get their defenders, you're facing possible minus score vs city. Overall gain from Brighton defender, IF palace clean might be 4 points.. Hardly worth it?

          1. Karan14
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Not getting any Brighton defenders. Only Ryan as I think he can get save points.

            Getting Burnley defenders and one attacker (bench fodder). Think they could be good value for money.

            1. Cityzen Kane
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 7 months ago

              Definitely good value. Like the Burnley defenders personally. Such a shame their double didn't fall vs easier opponents.
              Still deciding BB 34 or 37, and if 34 think there's no option but to get them. Just prefer Swansea and Southampton and even Newcastle as cheapies for bench in 37.. A king 4.2 vs BOU/sot seems better than Gudmundson/Barnes for £1m more and playing LEI/CHE.
              Time will tell I guess.
              Good luck to you in your choices and team mate!

  7. Espen8
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Valenica + Morgan or Bailly + Maguire?

    1. BERGKOP
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B&M

    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

  8. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    DDG
    Smalling • Tarko • Lowton
    Salah • Mahrez • Son • Willian
    Auba • Vardy • Murray

    (Ryan / Gudmu / Verto / Morgan)

    2.4m itb for Auba to Kane if he's back for GW34.

    Otherwise the plan is:

    Auba ➡️ Kaku in GW34 & 1 spare FT for inj/susp/doubts.
    BB34 (14 DGW + Salah)
    FH35
    Kaku ➡️ Kane in GW36 (Free)
    TC37 Kane

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. Feloh
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'd straight away get kaku.

      doubling up on Burnley def is a bit risky, I'd play Morgan for either

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        No risk no reward.

        Prefer Vardy’s & Auba’s next 2 fixtures over Kaku.

        1. Feloh
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          more like spreading the risk, not avoiding it entirely.

          kaku always bangs them in against swansea

          1. Karan14
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Yup but I think Leicester will concede against Brighton away definitely.

            Agreed he scores against them but he has City next week and hasn’t scored double digits for a long time. Think I only want him for GW34 (WBA & bou).

    2. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Like it. Just be prepared for some Smalling rotation before the season's up. And I'd prefer Dunk to double-Burnley, mainly because Brighton's GW33 fixture is so strong. I've had Ben Mee since GW7 but I don't see many Burnely clean-sheets until GW36.

      I'm doing the same Auba -> Kaku -> Kane plan (with Vardy too) and feeling good about it. Bon Chance, like.

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Think I will start Ryan over DDG in 33 so not sure about double Brighton. They’re long term fixtures are crap whereas I can happily start Burnley players in GW36 & 38 when I might need them.

        Think Burnley can keep 1-2 clean sheets in the next 4.

  9. Feloh
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    hello guys, how do I fit mahrez in here? or should I just snob him?

    ddg( Ryan)

    lowton smalling Christensen Morgan dunk

    salah son willian mkhi gross

    kaku vardy Barnes

    0itb

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Tarko over Dunk. I’d rather have double Burnley defence over Brighton.

      1. BigBarn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Voting the opposite! If you can bench or transfer them through GW37, I reckon Brighton defence is better than double-burnley. Look at GW33! Best chance for a cleanie for either side.

    2. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Personally I'd go mahrez over son.. But guess budget is an issue.
      I can't see why so many ppl are going gross? 6m seems excessive for 5th mid.

    3. william prunier
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mahrez over Vardy

    4. BERGKOP
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Agree with the others.

      Mahrez over Vardy

    5. Feloh
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      cheers guys, I guess back to the drawing board.

  10. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    The article mentions Albrighton and he is an interesting 5th mid option. Anyone tempted or is it just the block to other Leicester players that puts you off?

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Can’t look past Vardy, Mahrez & Morgan.

    2. Mina Threat
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Interesting until you realise he didn't start the last game. Otherwise I was considering.

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Really - had not seen that

  11. Feloh
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    is he 100% nailed though?

    1. Feloh
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      reply fail to anzibabakin above

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks

  12. jam
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Is Bailly a decent pick or a bit of a gamble for starts?

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'm considering also but his form is non-existent apart from first couple of GWs

  13. JCrosbie
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Please help:

    1. Son, Cedric, Mkh, Auba (GW 34 Latter 2 > Willian, Lukaku)

    or
    2.Willain, Mustafi, Mkh, Auba, (GW 34 Auba > Lukaku)

    1. Park the bus
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      2

      1. JCrosbie
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Lukaku -prob will have risen in price but 🙁

        1. JCrosbie
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          2. = exact funds now

        2. Park the bus
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          needing a blank from him this weekend then so folk sell!

    2. BERGKOP
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      2

    3. JCrosbie
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks Guys!

      WC now sorted 🙂

      1. Cityzen Kane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Till tomorrow 😉

  14. Park the bus
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Plans to sort team over coming weeks:

    GW32: Wilson -> Barnes (-4) as already made free transfer to get Auba in for Kane
    GW33: Silva & Lingard -> Son & Mahrez (-4)
    GW34: Auba & Otamendi -> Lukaku (TC) & Christiansen (-4)

    Clearly this could all change with injuries / suspensions etc but thoughts? Is 12 points a lot to spend? Will likely spend a further -4 in GW 35 before I wildcard in 36 / bench boost in 37. used free hit so think this strategy is best.

    hoping price changes are favourable in the meantime as won't leave me with much (if anything) in the bank

    thoughts? I'd like to keep Lingard as think he could do well in the DGW but he's a rotation risk so can't see past going with both Son and Mahrez.

    1. Joletouriste
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Too many hits in my opinion. Especially if you still have your wc! I'll see 2 options for you:
      1) wc this week so you can clean all the mess
      2) take a hit if you really have to and use your wc next week so you have more information for the dgw in 34 and especially if Kane is healthy or not

  15. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Play Murray or Gudm in 32?

    1. JCrosbie
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Id go Murray

    2. Feloh
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      gudm

    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Murray

    4. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Murray, Brighton good at home and he's in form

    5. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I own Gudm. Play Murray.

  16. Feloh
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    too long, make it succint

    1. SW6
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Watchlist articles are always a mess. Should be done in list form.
      E.g. 1. Salah - explain his stats/fixtures, whether he's gone up or down etc. 2. Mahrez..... and so on

      Doubt anybody reads it as it is

      1. Feloh
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        concur mate, the way its formatted makes it very easy to miss important info on certain players.

  17. wander
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone looking at Gabriel Jesus for the run if city progress in Europe

    1. Park the bus
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      yep possibly. but with Pep, who knows! Jesus could all of a sudden become first choice and play in CL.

    2. Alnair
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'd say his more likely to start if City get knocked out of CL...

    3. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Hard to know toll we see how they set up in another 2/3 weeks. Wait and see for me personally but might be an option.
      Sterling and sane if playing would be a safer option.. Jesus hasn't been in great form even when he was playing.. Far too wide this year and somewhat lacking confidence and sharpeness

  18. LSP
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Double Chelsea too much? Would greatly appreciate some input, criticism, etc.

    DDG Ryan
    Alonso Bailley Christensen Lowton Morgan
    Salah Mahrez Son Willian Gudmundsson
    Aubameyang Firmino Barnes

    1.1m ITB

    1. BERGKOP
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yes. Too much imo.

      Rest of the team is rock solid template.

    2. brenks
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      You could downgrade Christensen and upgrade Gudmundsson.

    3. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I like CHE double up. Best fixtures in terms of defence for 34, 36,37,38

  19. Naboo
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Christensen or Monreal on WC?

    Have Alonso

    1. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Monreal for me personally.
      But at that price Smalling would be better if you don't have United cover, DeGea etc

      1. Naboo
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Have DDG and Valencia (joys of high TV)

        1. Cityzen Kane
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Fair enough.. Double CHE AND UTD defense is a wise move

    2. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mustafi gets my vote. I don't see how they can't play him; Monreal, much less so.

  20. Feloh
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    mustafi if you must get an arsenal def

    1. Naboo
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers, assuming replying to above?

      1. Feloh
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        yeah, looks like my browser has a bug. third time it's happening in the last 15 mins

  21. anish10
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Would you have Stephens or double up on BUR defenders?

    1. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Depends.. If no FH for 35, Burnley are good vs sto that week for double up

  22. machickenz
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    How's this WC team looking? 0.5 ITB

    DDG Ryan
    Bailly Mustafi Tarkowski Lowton Morgan
    Salah Mahrez Son Willian Gudmundsson
    Lukaku Aubameyang Murray

    Save 2 FT for DGW 34
    -> Auba > Vardy
    -> Mustafi > Alonso

  23. JCrosbie
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Right finally sorted on WC:
    Feel free to criticize:

    De Gea- Ryan
    Alonso, Morgan, Mustafi, Lowton, Tark
    Mahrez, Salah,Mhk, Gross, Willian
    Aubameyang, Vardy, Murray

    BB in GW 34 and funds for Auba-Lukaku

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No Spurs assets planned in? Son for DGW?

    2. BERGKOP
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I think Gross and Murray is too much BRI attack.

  24. boogle
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else just waiting for Tosun to go up so they can cash in on the 0.1... ??? Taking forever!

  25. Don Kloppeone
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Pick one from each gorup and why? On a WC, planning BB GW34 and FH GW35

    For next 2 GWs only
    A) Monreal
    B) Mustafi
    C) Robertson

    Longer term:
    1) Bailly
    2) Vertonghen

    Cheers!

    1. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B2. I think the 'B' is easy. The 2 ... much harder, but take GW32 out of the Utd/Spurs debate and I think Vert wins, esp if you have DDG.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers

        Do you think Mustafi is so much better than Monreal? Or is it just the injury risk factor with Monreal?

        I think you're right re Vert vs Bailly. I have DDG and with rotation concerns around MUN defenders, and Bailly's lack of form it could be risky

        1. BigBarn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          See below for my Monreal thinking. Contrastingly, I don't see how Wenger can leave Mustafi out. He'll play as long as he's fit, surely?

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers mate

  26. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    DDG Ryan
    Bailly Lowton Morgan Vertonghen Alonso
    Gundmundsson Mahrez Salah Willian Son
    Vardy Murray Auba

    Just enough in the bank for Kaku for 34.

    Latest attempt, what do we think?

    I'd prefer to get Monreal over Vert for the next two - is it worth it?

    1. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Great team
      Looks nearly like mine and i have also the money for lukaku in the bank. Want to bring him in in 34 for auba. Would't take monreal over vertonghen. Vertonghen is nailed and plays 2 doubles and monreal is injury-prone and could be saved for europa league. Wenger can easily play kola in the league

      1. Astronautovic
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I guess one FT will be auba to kaku. And without monreal u have 1FT more in 34 and u could react on an injury

    2. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Great team. Arse defence might be worth it. I'm getting Mustafi and plan to keep him. Vert after this week would be lovely, though.

    3. Mina Threat
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good, although not a big Vardy fan. What's your plan to get Kane back? Who will you downgrade?

  27. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Which option guys?

    A) Alonso + Willian + Vardy
    B) Verthogen + Gross + Lukaku

    1. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A

  28. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    How do we feel about getting a Spurs defender at this point?

    It's hard to look past the tricky fixtures over the next few - but in Vert they have a nailed, solid option.

    1. Alnair
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Could save you a hit later but could also cost you one if you need to free up funds.

      Tough call.

    2. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No for me, United andchelsea defences looking a better option

    3. Mina Threat
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      He can be benched comfortably this week, so it's only really the man city game that looks tough. He looks good to me.

      1. Cityzen Kane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Hard to bench a £6m defender

        1. Mina Threat
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          It's not in this case because he has little attacking threat and if on wc you can find someone more likely to keep a cs like lowton

          1. Cityzen Kane
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Attacking threat gone with no Alderwield injured. Verthongen has taken over duty of staying back and defending more.
            Seems alot to bench imo. Other options out there.

  29. Naboo
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Any news on Monreal? Is he set to start and if so is he nailed?

    1. Cityzen Kane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Nailed when fit.
      Already back playing since injury in last Europe game.
      Only concern is will he keep him for Europe and start playing Kolasinac in the league. With maitland-niles out now, Kolasinac is his only competition.

      1. Naboo
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks for clarifying, haven't kept upo to date with Arsenal as rarely get one of them but 2 in my WC atm. Do you think Mustafi is a better (more secure) pick than Monreal?

      2. BigBarn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        The M-N news made me even more convinced Monreal will miss PL games. Now he has to prioritize one of his LBs, and it's going to be Monreal. Which means Kola gets the PL games. If he starts a recently-injured Monreal in the PL and he gets injured, he's screwed. No?

        1. Cityzen Kane
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I think wenger lost confidence with Kolasinac a third of way through PL. Started maitland-niles over him. To be fair Kolasinac last few games he looked shakey.
          Monreal definitely first choice but wenger will pritorise Europe over PL, and given ease of PL fixtures coming up he may give them to Kolasinac.
          I own monreal and am holding, but not sure if on wildcard I'd keep... Christensen /smalling in similar bracket.. All options come with risk unfortunately in that price range

        2. Naboo
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Does that Kolasinac a good option or too risky?

          1. Cityzen Kane
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Too risky. I like him, especially with sanchez gone, he will over lap and attack more down that wing but it's impossible to second guess a manager.
            I found it interestimg listening to a pod recently, where someone said if you were in Europe surely you'd want to keep your players Sharpe and match fit and still run them out in both fixtures. Think that's true (maybe except wingback).
            The caveat to that of course, if arsenal have nothing to play for in PL. They're too far behind.
            If you really want arsenal defender I guess Mustafi is the safest and best value.
            However, now they don't have 34 double I'm not sure arsenal are as desirable as they would have been.
            If you are getting them due to 35 non-blank I think che or utd defender for double will more than make up the points.

  30. Transferred Out
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone tempted by TAA over someone like Dunk/Lowton?

    1. boogle
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      not nailed

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Gomez injury though

      2. Cityzen Kane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Gomez injured and Clyne not 100% fit. Think TAA will keep his spot.
        Like him.. Good attacking threat and so cheap