Sky Sports

Sky Sports Focus

We now switch focus away from Wildcards and Double Gameweeks to focus on the Sky Sports game, as we cast our minds back to the previous round of action before preparing you for the incoming fixtures.

We’ll examine the recent run of Man of the Match (MoTM) awards, the bonus point beneficiaries, transfer trends and Watchlist, before moving on to the Scout team and our future plans.

Gameweek 32 Man of the Match Awards

These were the players who caught the eye of the Sky Sports reporters and earned an extra five points as a result.

FixtureMoTM
Bournemouth vs West BromSalomon Rondon
Stoke vs EvertonCenk Tosun
Huddersfield vs Crystal PalaceJames Tomkins
Liverpool vs WatfordMohamed Salah



Mohamed Salah continues to march towards the highest total ever recorded in the Sky Sports game after his eleventh award of the season and a stunning 36-point return.

Given the reduced Gameweek, most will also have captained him to earn 72 points.

A nod to Cenk Tosun, who has featured in our Watchlist for the last few weeks. The 0.1%-owned asset has started to settle at Goodison Park and could be a viable pick for those chasing a differential.

Gameweek 32 Bonus Points

Let’s take a look at any player to earn 45 points or more in bonus for the season

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Fantasy Football Scout members can access all information regarding bonus points using player stats and clicking the Sky Sports tab.

The Transfer Trends

Top Transfers Out

NameTeamValue% of Managers
KaneTottenham Hotspur12.922%
AgueroMan City12.89.3%
GomezLiverpool6.52.9%
ChristensenChelsea6.43%
CanLiverpool8.62.9%

Top Transfers In

NameTeamValue% of Managers
LukakuMan United12.410.3%
SonTottenham10.88.6%
FirminoLiverpool11.68.6%
TarkowskiBurnley6.14.5%
VardyLeicester11.23.6%

Average Transfers Remaining

Top 10 – 7.70
Top 100 – 8.64
Top 1,000 – 7.58
Top 5,000 – 6.86

Top Five Captains Picked

NameTeamValue% of Managers
KaneTottenham12.922%
LukakuMan United12.49.3%
SalahLiverpool9.48.4%
AgueroMan City12.83.3%
De BruyneMan City11.52.9%


Watchlist

Here I aim to highlight a few differential players with low ownership who I think could be good options for the coming six weeks.

Three specific price brackets will be used to cater for our available budgets.

The players will evolve with fixtures and form, and offer Fantasy managers a nudge in the right direction.

BudgetMid-PricePremium
DefenderJames Tarkowski
6.1m
4.4%
Andrew Robertson
7.8mm
3.4%
Nacho Monreal
8.5m
3.5%
MidfielderJohann Berg Gudmundsson
6.7m
2.3%
Wilfried Zaha
9.3m
3.5%
Mesut Ozil
11.1m
2.1%
ForwardAshley Barnes
8.8m
0.5%
Cenk Tosun
11.1m
0.1%
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
12.2m
2.3%


My Team

Karius
Davies Ward van der Hoorn Christensen
Walcott De Bruyne Salah
Benteke Jesus Firmino

ITB: 2.0
Transfers remaining: 7/40
Last week’s points: 101
Overall points: 2626
Rank: 202nd

Notes

There’s not too much to report this week due to the reduced fixture list last time out.

Thankfully I kept pace with the pack by giving Salah the armband – I had considered Roberto Firmino instead.

This week I think I’ll look to draft in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the expense of the semi-successful Christian Benteke punt I made a few weeks back. The Arsenal striker offers some favourable captaincy matchdays coming up and is still owned by just 2.3%, so hopefully, he can help me enjoy a rise in the rankings.

Others on my radar include Romelu Lukaku and Willian but, with only seven transfers (soon to be six) remaining, I think I’ll wait a couple of weeks in case surgery is required due to any end of season injuries or rotation issues.

Captain Plan

Sat 31st March – Mohamed Salah
Sun 1st April – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Weekly Articles and Podcast

As well as the weekly Focus article, I’ll be talking through the week’s action, and upcoming plans with FFS posters Buffrey and Lewis on our regular podcast – the latest episode can be found here.

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  1. WesMantooth
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    The funkiest strategy ahead og this season?

    My suggestion:

    Play TAA bench Gomez= 126pts overall sofar!

  2. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    So jealous of people having TV 106 and more. What's your TV?

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      105.9m

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        hahahaha

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      103.1, my highest ever in fantasy career! #FeelingRich

    3. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      104.7

    4. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      106.8. Still can't find a WC team I like the look of due to keeping money back for Kane.

    5. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      The more erratic players will make early transfers. This is where they get rewarded but how many points they lost doing it by making early moves. It's not all black and white

      1. Yozzer
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Nothing wrong with the strategy btw. I am going to try and do it a bit more

    6. Sir Edo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No need to be jealous. The difference between TV of 106 and 104,5 is Maguire instead of Morgan with the rest of the team the same.. Strategy more important!

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

      102 and 900k. Worst season to date 🙂

    8. Ad4m
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      103.3 but Top 70k so can't complain

  3. ManUtdFan_UK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    DDG, Ryan
    Alonso, Lowton, Morgan, Stephens, xxx
    Salah, Mahrez, Son, Willian, xxx
    Lukaku, Aubameyang, xxx

    A) Mariappa, Gross, Barnes (£0.1 ITB)
    B) Tarkowski, Gudmundsson, Murray (£0.0 ITB)

    1. nonprophet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

  4. Kushal
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Play 2

    A. Son
    B. Willian
    C. Gross
    D. Tarkowski

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      BC

    2. yemzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      AC

      1. yemzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        *AB

    3. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      AB

  5. Lignja
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Best downgrade to be able to aford Kane with no hit

    Mee to Tarkovski and
    A. Dunk to Schooleto
    B. Ryan to McCarthy
    C. Morgan to Simpson/Chilwell
    D. Ryan to Henesy (keep Mee)
    E. Get him for hit

    Ddg,Ryan*
    Alonso, Lowton, Morgan*, Mee*, Dunk*
    Salah, Son, Wilian, Mahrez, Gross
    Auba, Lukaku, Barnes

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

  6. _figu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    So United double up a no go then?

    1. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      With Jones and Rojo confirmed back - looks like it.

      I'm avoiding altogether (apart from FH34).

    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yep. tempted by Christensen again now. wishing I'd waited a week for WC

      1. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I'm not. Had way too much deadwood.

        I might get Christensen in 34. Not yet. Rather gamble with Mustafi I think.

    3. Jersey
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      would really like double ManU defense on my WC.

      other than DDG, the only ManU defender i feel comfortable with now is Valencia.

      thinking of downgrading Gros to Gudmundsson, which gives me the .9 i need to go
      from Vertongen to Valencia.

  7. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed:

    WC sorted.

    Ddg - Ryan
    Bailly - Vertonghen - Fernandez* - Morgan - Lowton
    Salah* - Son - Willian - Mahrez - Gross
    Auba - Vardy - Barnes

    1.7m itb -> Gross + Auba to Kane + Gudm in gw34, FH in gw35.

    Thoughts?

  8. BIGREDDOG
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on Joshua King? 75% to play atm for personal reasons

    1. willl
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Has been in training judging from his instagram, should play with Mousset out.

      1. BIGREDDOG
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks man - saved me a hit

      2. FPL Xylophone
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        What about Wilson? Will he start?

  9. stat
      6 years, 1 month ago

      With Jones and Rojo back, is keeping Bailly still a good idea?
      I still think Bailly will be first choice but Mourinho has a lot of options if he wants to rotate.

      1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I think they are all risky options now

    • Kuzser
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Cam you please help with that best option for Dgw34:
      1) Kane, lukaku, , barnes, gross, gudmondson, verto, fernandez
      2)Kane, Vardy, Barnes, gross, gudmondson, verto, Alonso
      3) Vardy,Lukaku, murray, son, gudmondson, tarko,Alonso

    • Sz21
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo are back in contention for United. Ashley Young could play a part despite picking up a knee injury on Tuesday, although Mourinho would have "no problem" in picking Luke Shaw if the left-back fails a late test. #MUFC

      1. Does this make Smalling a no go if on a WC?
      2. Jones worth a punt although this seems risky too?

      1. fantasywizard
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I have the same doubt regarding Smalling. He is on my draft WC team but not completely convinced we will start. If not Smalling who do you suggest? I have already Alonso, Mustafi, Morgan and Tarkowski. Thanks

        1. Sz21
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I have Fernandez in there too as well as Lowton instead of Tark.

          Have BB 37 in mind.
          Considering Mustafi to Monreal too..

        2. Coaly
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Lowton

      2. Tosa86
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        i have the same doubts...
        smalling alonso
        smalling otamendi
        bailly otamendi
        bailly christensen

    • Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      is simpson nailed ? or kiko femenia is better pick ?

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Owning Kiko is like printing your own points.

        1. _figu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          😎

        2. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          That printer of yours still broken, Jafooli?

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Out of ink 😛

        3. Jebiga
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          so kiko or not ? 🙂

    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      DDG & Jones double up?

      Jones started every league game he's been fit for this season...

    • Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Which tweet? 😮

      1. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        THAT tweet! 😮

      2. Zilla
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        all the tweets 😮

    • Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Monreal or Mustafi?

      1. Sz21
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Is there a chance Kolasinac starts ahead of Monreal?

        This is my slight concern here.

    • EWH2020
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Son or Mkhi?

      Would get in Son for DGW

    • Robbie Slater
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      WC team good to go?

      DDG Ryan
      Alonso Bailly Mustafi Tarko Morgan
      Salah Son Mahrez Willian Gross
      Auba Vardy Barnes

      1.1m itb

      GW33 save
      GW34 Auba > Lukaku, and maybe Mustafi > Christiansen or other DGW defender
      GW35 FH
      GW36 Kane in

      Sound ok? Thanks in advance! 🙂

    • Bleach †
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Lads,

      Would you rather start Shaqiri or Wilson?
      Or should I take a one week punt Wilson → Vardy / Shaqiri → KDB for a hit before I WC next week? 🙂

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      #PEP: @aguerosergiokun is much much better but we will see tomorrow if he will be involved. #efcvcity

      https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/979700330937159680

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        😮

        WFT was that other tweet/news about then?

        We need Dinnery asap.

    • Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      All WBA players might end up on 0% ownership by the end of the season.

      Or at least they should.

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        next season you mean.

    • Zilla
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      "I don’t comment on my players’ performances in national teams."

      Mourinho on Pogba's performance. Damn.

      1. Sz21
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        haha- What a ....

      2. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Arrogance.

      3. BIGREDDOG
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        LOL.. He craves attention

    • dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Best to bring in as 5th defender on WC. BB week 34 but no FH for 35

      A Groß (and possibly transfer to Kenedy in 35)
      B Kenedy

      1. Coaly
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        They are mids

      2. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        * oops- midfielder

    • fantasywizard
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Please RMWCT!
      De gea, Ryan
      Mustafi, Smalling, Alonso, Morgan, Tarkowski
      Mahrez, Son, Salah, Sterling, Willian
      Vardy, Barnes and Aubameyang
      0.3 M ITB

      Not sure about Smalling. Who to replace him?

      Thanks!

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

        Smalling now a risk going forwards. Maybe downgrade to afford Lukaku (or even Kane) in 34? I'm also unsure about Son, although he's still in my draft for now.

    • Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      PEP: Sergio is much, much better but we will see tomorrow if he will be involved.

      Stick, or twist for a hit? 🙂

      (Already have Auba and Firmino)

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Same dilemma here, was going to bring in Mkhi for a one week punt but may now do Kun to Lukaku and play Shaqiri/Milo instead

      2. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Stick - he just dodged the internationals with a minor injury or something ... so Pep can’t say he is a sure starter

    • Beanz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Why all the love for GroB? He's got a goal and 3 assists in the last 11. It's an OK return i guess..

      1. BIGREDDOG
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        DGW madness! Good underlying stats also. Jonty talked him up on the scoutcast

      2. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Couple good fixtures. If Kane is fit for 34 Think I'll end up taking Grob out even before his DGW

      3. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        i think he is worth a punt.

      4. Zilla
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        When you put it like that but he scored a goal in 3 assists in last 5 matches, rest is irrelevant now.

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Islam Slimani is fit & set to make his debut tomorrow. He’s in Newcastle’s squad for the clash with Huddersfield. He replaces Joselu who has an ankle injury. Matt Ritchie also included.

      https://twitter.com/SkySports_Keith/status/979700536512516097

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

        Huge differetial. esp for non-WCers.

    • rokonto
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Opinions please
      Wildcard 34
      Free hit 35
      Bench boost 37

      1. Jigger & Pony
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Template

    • ooooo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      What changes would you make? 0.3mil itb
      DDG
      Bailly Vert Robertson
      Salah Mahrez Son Willian
      Auba Lukaku Barnes

      Ryan Lowton Morgan Millo

    • _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Template is already breaking.

    • Gonna mesut up
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Does King seem like he is or possibly nailed swansea now? Would be a nice enabler for bigger issues