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FPL Question Time: Gameweek 2 transfer strategies, World Cup stars and Alonso haul

Our panel of Fantasy Premier League managers have answered some of your questions in time for your Gameweek 2 preparation.

Key subjects topics have been touched on such as transfer strategies, the unexpected impact of returning World Cup stars and Marcos Alonso’s (£6.5m) impressive Gameweek 1 haul.

Once again, we had an overwhelming response to our request for questions. Unfortunately we can only answer a handful each week but keep your queries coming in for the rest of the season.

Here’s a reminder of who is on the panel for your Gameweek 2 Question Time:

FPL General – Has finished in the top 500 in three of the last four seasons and is a big influencer in the FPL Twitter-sphere.

Ben McNair – Australian FPL manager Ben has four finishes inside the top 5,000 so far and is an expert in all things metrics-related.

Holly Shand – Founder of the popular Fantasy Football Community website and recent video star for Official FPL.

Josh and Brandon from Always Cheating Podcast – The brains behind popular American-based FPL podcast ‘Always Cheating’.

QUESTION 1 – FPL GENERAL

Is Gameweek 2 a definite time to save a transfer unless your team is in dire straits? Considering the planning that goes into an initial squad, is saving a transfer wise?

General: “I always plan to save my transfer in GW2 so that I’ll have two free transfers for GW3 which gives so much more flexibility.

“I wouldn’t say it’s a definite time to save though. Already, there are a couple of players that I want to bring in as soon as possible, Mendy and Mane in particular, which may change my plans this week.

“It’s important to keep an eye on the possible price changes this week as well which could prevent you from making the moves you want to make later in the week especially if you’ve got £0.0m in the bank.

“Saving a transfer is wise, but if there is a player you feel is essential, go get him.”

QUESTION 2 – BEN MCNAIR

With players from the latter stages of the World Cup coming back earlier than expected, is an international break Wildcard the most viable option to bring them in or is there a better time to do so?

Ben: “We feared the worst as the Gameweek 1 team sheets were revealed, but those of us who avoided World Cup semi-finalists got off lightly.

“A rare N’Golo Kante goal may have been what hurt our rank most. Harry Kane lacked sharpness and Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard played just 44 minutes between them. Importantly, the players we did choose tended to perform well. In the wake of it all, the only late returner attracting a lot of early transfers is Paul Pogba.

“The short answer to the question is that we need to wait and see. Using free transfers and the odd judicious hit might see us through the reintegration of World Cup semi-finalists. The Wildcard will be there when we need it.

“It’s nice playing the Wildcard in an international break as there tend to be a few more price changes and injuries and – let’s be honest – we get to enjoy the kid-in-a-candy-store experience over what would otherwise be a barren weekend.

“But, I wouldn’t get hung up on it. When you have several fires to put out and the prospective performance of a Wildcard squad looks a lot better than that of your current squad – that’s the time to play it.”

QUESTION THREE – HOLLY SHAND

How quickly do we jump on cheap bandwagons like Pedro, Kante, Jorginho, Neves or Wilson? Is it wise to wait a week or two or get in early and make some money?

Holly: “I would give it at least another week before jumping on the cheap bandwagons.

“Some were involved in very fortunate goals and face tougher opposition in Gameweek 2. Chelsea host Arsenal and Pedro could well lose his place while Wolves travel to Leicester and therefore won’t have home advantage.

“Moves to these low budget players will probably involve a downgrade, so you’ll still be able to afford them at a reasonable price in the next couple of weeks, if it emerges that they are the real deal.

“Holding a free transfer this week gives much greater flexibility further down the line.

“Keep them on the watchlist for now. You’ve built a team for the season, not just for one Gameweek.”

QUESTION FOUR – ALWAYS CHEATING

Do you think it’s too early to look at getting Alonso or Azpilicueta in the team? I read articles that said they wouldn’t get forward as much as least season but that wasn’t what happened in Gameweek 1?

Josh: “I hate to say ‘it’s too soon to say’ but…it’s too soon to say. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons.

“The pros: strong upcoming fixtures, Sarri’s Napoli squads were some of the top defensive teams in Serie A, Alonso has great attacking instincts and Azpilicueta has been perhaps *the* preeminent set-and-forget defender for years.

“The cons: Chelsea are still transitioning from 3-4-3 to 4-3-3 and the four-at-the-back set-up should, in the long-term, hinder Alonso’s attacking potential.

“The centerback situation is completely unsettled and I don’t expect the team to truly clamp down on defense until it is.

“Also, they were playing Huddersfield, a team with one of the least-potent attacks in the Premier League. Only a week previously, a very similar squad was roundly defeated by Manchester City with Alonso and Azpilicueta not getting forward too much.

“I think the cons outweigh the pros at this point, though if I were going to pick someone in their defense I’d go with Azpilicueta for his consistency, link-up play with Morata, and the fact that he should see more attacking returns as a fullback than he did as a centerback.”

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1,589 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Jrs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Any idea how long it takes for price rises to kick in?

    1. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Algoritm has changed, nobody really knows

    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Price rise sites should be used only as a guide

    3. Typo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      They are calibrating their mathematics i think.
      Mendy was on 120+% to rise at around 08:00 today.
      At 09:00 he was at 68.3+%
      Now he is at 88.7+%

      1. Swanremainsthesame
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        'Calibrating their mathematics'
        Thanks.
        Now I know what to say when the customer thinks the software guys are just ponying about without a clue.

  2. El Lobito 10
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Moura to play or get rested?

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Will play. Early sub for Lamela.

      1. Chandler Bing
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Lamela fit?

        1. Ha.
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Not sure - only a minor injury though. Enough to keep him from starting at the very least though. Porch won’t rush him back and if he’s out longer then that obviously plays into Moura’s hands.

          1. Chandler Bing
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah, makes sense. But I personally feel that Poch starts with Lamela when he's available unless Lucas has an extremely good run of games.

            1. Ha.
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Yes if fully fit, but needn’t be rushed back, especially given the opposition.

    2. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I'd expect a start, but will obviously know more later in the week.

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers

  3. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    All this knee jerking has left me quite aroused

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      You need to get out more 😆

  4. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Stoke manager Gary Rowett tells Charlie Adam, Giannelli Imbula, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Geoff Cameron they can leave club

    Sad to see former fpl cult figures not even good enough for Stoke.

    1. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      The PL should allocate one spot for a team made up of celebrities and has been players.

      1. Leeroy Jenkyns
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        * West Ham

    2. cpo001
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Choupo was a terrible bandwagon last year...

  5. Chilli Heatwave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Wish we could know some more from the Burnley camp, Hart could potentially be a great bit of business.

    1. Kadi_J
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I'm quite certain he will be the number 1 until Pope returns.

      They would not have paid that money and those wages for a temporary 3rd choice keeper.

      He is excellent value at 4.5

      1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        What about Heaton?

      2. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Didnt they pay 3.5 mil for him?

    2. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I think I'll monitor and if he stays in the team the next couple of weeks and then if he is still the main man, stick him after the Man Utd game.

  6. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    For those of you waiting on Jota, massive credit but I don’t get it. LEI, MCI, WHM, MUN next. What exactly are you guys being patient for? Meanwhile Richarlison has high ownership and great fixtures, even Fraser and Pereyra are worth a shout. And a 0.5 upgrade might even get you a nailed Arsenal winger!

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Expecting Laca to come in for Mkhi.

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Could be a 4-2-3-1 with one of the CMs making way too but not convinced Mkhi is nailed (especially given his poor game). Waiting on Jota allows a decent fixture this week (lei) and more time to assess the options we can switch to. Maddison from Leicester catches my eye though.

      2. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        If Laca nails a spot he’s in my team. Would happily go Salah>Hazard and Zaha>Lacazette.

    2. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I've got Richi and Jota. Jota was in the box alot (as much as a striker imo).

      Just had a bad game. Giving him more time.

      1. FPL price manipulators are …
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I love your username.

        1. Well you know, Triffic
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Arry is my idol

          1. FPL price manipulators are …
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Let’s make Harry an FPL team.

            James
            Herrairderson Samba
            Krancjar
            Crouchy Zamora

            Who else?

    3. MTPockets
        5 years, 7 months ago

        You missed burnley, but already have Rich.

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Forgot BUR. That probably strengthens my argument if anything

          1. MTPockets
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Maybe. But Whu/Mun/Lei conceded and will be benched for Mci. Burnley not sure yet.
              If a better option emerges will transfer, but not after one week and 5pts.

        2. Ha.
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          A bigger sample size

        3. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          So basically you are saying transfer in one of the highest points scorers from last week?
          And why are you giving massive credit when you say that you don't understand?
          And what does Richarlison's ownership have to do with anything?
          This post confuses me.

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            I’m saying that there are players in better form with better fixtures, and in Richarlison’s case, scary ownership.
            Giving massive credit because they have patience that I don’t have.
            As a Jota owner over Richarlison, everyone and their mother had Richarlison in my leagues and especially on FFS. Really did damage to rank, and it looks to be rising. His fixtures make going without him potentially dangerous

            1. Snevitz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              It's been one week, where's the form?
              It's been 2 days, not 10 weeks of 2 pointers, have you changed every player who got 2 points or less?
              Imagine the ground you can catch up when everyone else has Richarlison and he doesn't score for half a season.

              1. ★Kuntheman★
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                Right, but I’m not advocating this sort of thing for all of the players who didn’t perform. For example, I’d be patient with King because he has good fixtures and is generally a top FPL option. I don’t understand keeping Jota in a Wolves team that seemed to rely heavily on crossing from fullbacks, who couldn’t even handle a 10 man Everton team, and now have very difficult fixtures in LEI, MCI, WHM, BUR, MUN. Especially when Richarlison is literally the same price.

        4. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Basically you are saying : Jerk those knees boys

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Why wait? 🙂

            1. Webbinho
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Is he not an injury doubt?

        5. Typo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          But, he got an assist? 5 pointer is OK to start with.

      • Farke in hell
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Have Liverpool front 3. Should I leave it as it is.

        1. Dacra
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Let them go! They need to train before GW2!

        2. Jazz!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          So do I, I would yeah.

        3. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          no, there's no goals in them.
          Law of averages says that Burnley are due 4 goals this week.

        4. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          U keeping Sturridge?

      • OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Would love some advice guys.

        Davies vs Mendy is really buggying me!
        I fear that if I switch to Mendy this week then Davies will scores big (was very unlucky GW1) and Mendy will blank or get benched
        Also worried that nearly everyone in my leagues already have Mendy so gettting him wont help me make up ground on them.
        Just dont know what to do?
        Is sticking with Davies stupid or should I cut my losses now and just get Mendy?

        1. FPL price manipulators are …
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Listen to your heart

          1. Snevitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            When he's calling for you.

        2. ★Kuntheman★
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Davies vs Fulham is hard to pass up on, but Mendy is probably the better choice long term

        3. Ha.
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Stick with him for now. I would look at Mendy as an addition as opposed to replacement if anything.

        4. Gregor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I think I would just get Mendy, given the fixtures.

        5. Sting
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          everyone will tell you to stick but Mendy is going up in value, has better fixtures and is owned by everyone.

          another big haul and he’ll be 6.4, making him potentially unaffordable

        6. Wiz
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I think you should go for it as long as it’s a free transfer. You’ll be facing the same dilemma next week, so might as well catch the price rise

        7. OldBenKenobi
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks everyone

        8. DantheManinaPan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Take out the emotion and the worrying about actively doing something.

          Then think to yourself, with your head, "Do I think Mendy or Bavies will score more points over the next few weeks?"

          Look at both sides. Then decide.

        9. fusen
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          City have Hudderfield, so Mendy should in theory be able to match or better Davies. Mendy has shown what he can do. It's sometimes more important to stay up with the rest in stead of trying to beat them.

          There are some 'templatey' players such as Mendy that I think you should be boring and make sure you have them, same with Robertson etc.

          At the start of the season it is easy to get bogged down and suddenly be 40-60 points behind others in 2-3 gameweeks.

        10. Typo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          We are in the same boat! I have been thinking about this for 7 hours. Concluded Mendy is essential the next 6 weeks

      • Sting
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        in a draft league would you sell either Mustafi or Bertrand for Schlupp?

        Being OOP all season is v tempting to have in the squad.

        1. Niemi
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          With Ayew signed, as well as two central midfielders, I doubt he'll be nailed on long term. I'd stick.

      • Afghanistanislas
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Was Hamer starting just a one-off or is there a chance of him challenging Lossl?

        1. Gregor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          He could be first choice now.

      • cpo001
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        GW2 selection dilemma - Ozil (Chelsea Away) or Zaha (Liverpool at home)?

        1. Ha.
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Zaha

        2. Pegboy
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Zaha

      • Vamos Los Celeste
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Tempted to do
        Wilson + Sanchez > Reid + Sterling
        Thoughts ?

        1. Ha.
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Behave

        2. MTPockets
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Wish I had Sterling actually.

          • Oscar Slater
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Well, Sanchez has got to go no matter what. The guy's only scored three goals and provided a sprinkling of assists in NINETEEN appearances for Manchester United. That's 6m territory, not 10.5m.

            1. DantheManinaPan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Well put.

          • Shark Team
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Kdb + wood

          • yakirh
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            No way.
            And for a hit?? save for the love of god, save!

        3. Totalfootball
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Crystal palace vs Liverpool prediction ?

          1. Ha.
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            1-3

          2. Gregor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            1-2

          3. FPL ElasticO
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            0-3

            1. Totalfootball
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              0-3 ?
              Palace at home are pretty strong

              1. FPL ElasticO
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                LIV looked good defensively...

          4. Webbinho
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            1-2

          5. Chandler Bing
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            1-3

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

            1-2

          7. Oscar Slater
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            1 -1

          8. Snevitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            0-2 (AWB OG '82, Shaqiri '91) Mane red '56.

            1. The 12th Man
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Lol

            2. AzzaroMax99
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Nice xD

            3. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Wow hahaha

          9. yakirh
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            1-3

          10. Pegboy
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            1-1

          11. pjomara
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            0-2

          12. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            1-2

          13. G-Whizz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            0-2

        4. FPL ElasticO
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Do I need to make any changes to this team or roll the transfer for GW 3.... to have Arsenal & Chelsea players??

          Begovic
          Mendy/ Robbo/ Shaw
          Mane/ Salah(c)/ Richarlison/ B Silva/ Jota
          Kun/ Zaha
          Bench:: Fabianski/ AWB/ Cedric/ Quaner

          1. Ha.
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Roll

          2. yakirh
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Fabianski over Begovic, and yes save

            1. FPL ElasticO
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Yes this was my GW1 team... I will play Fabianski....

        5. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Let's talk Virgil van Dijk. This is how good this fella is.

          Since making his Liverpool debut, no player has kept more clean sheets in the Premier League than Virgil van Dijk. The Reds haven't conceded a league goal at Anfield since February.

          Not to dig out any Liverpool's as per say but this is while:
          - Karius was in goal
          - Lovren was his CB partner
          - Klopp rotated heavily to focus on CL

          1. Gregor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Absolute Rolls Royce of a footballer, just needs to start chipping in with a few goals now!

          2. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            The only Liverpool player that would confidently walk into our first eleven. Not saying that as a dig, he’s top class. I mocked the price at the time but this business of this window makes that a steal now.

            1. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Salah walks into your first team even if he had no legs 😀

              1. ★Kuntheman★
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                He’s no Raheem Sterling 😉

            2. Gregor
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Salah on the bench?

              1. ★Kuntheman★
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                He’d get rotated of course 😉 Virgil would start every game

            3. Dr. Agabuse
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              lol. Mane Salah Allison Keita

        6. Aubamazette
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Was planning on bringing in Rich in gw3 But now due to his price going to increase shall I bring him in now because if I don't I won't have enough funds to bring in other players

          1. Gregor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            If you’re happy to gamble on his fitness then I think I would go for it.

            1. Aubamazette
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Problem is I'm taking him out for Moura who I think will do well against Fulham

        7. Chenku╰☆╮
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Can some one please update the Goals Imminent table as it showing for 17/18 and doesnt have an option to update?

          1. Gregor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            It’s usually based on four weeks of data but Joe says he may do a holding version after next weeks games.

            1. Chenku╰☆╮
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Thank you Gregor

            2. J0E
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Yep - will update ahead of GWK 5.

              May do one after this week to get it up and running but two weeks data not ideal.

              Just like an Eriksen goal, patience is a virtue when it comes to the goals imminent table 😉

        8. johnny sash
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Hate taking hits but surely factoring in price rise and points potential I've got to push button?

          Bednarek + David Silva to Richarlison + Mendy?

          -4 but it's a 4 pt investment that surely!!!

          1. Goat
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Yes

          2. Gregor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Yep, I like those moves if you’re happy to gamble on Richarlison being fit.

          3. GoonerByron
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Couldn't imagine a better use of a -4!

          4. Pegboy
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            do it

        9. Kragbaek
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I've got 10 for you. Change my mind.

          1. Richarlison won't score anytime soon and bandwagoners will fail
          2. Sanchéz is on incoming penalties
          3. Pogba is a good pick, but not worth 8.0
          4. King will get more points and minutes than Wilson
          5. Bilva is still starting
          6. You have to have both Salah and Mané (yet I don't)
          7. Mendy is the best backline pick
          8. Hudson-Odoi will get his minutes, he just suffered a minor knock
          9. Robertson is more than a million worth better than TAA
          10. Neves at 5.0 is undeniably too good a value to let go

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Disagree on Richarlison. He'll do very well.

            1. Chenku╰☆╮
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              I think he will be ok get about 4pts average.. but "very well" I doubt it..

              1. goriuanx
                • 13 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                That would give him 162 points. Very well.

                1. Kragbaek
                  • 11 Years
                  5 years, 7 months ago

                  Haha, love this.

          2. Goat
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            No.1 is rubbish. Look at their fixtures

            1. Kragbaek
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              3-4 points average

              1. Goat
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                Ok troll

          3. GoonerByron
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Don't agree with 1, 2, 6, 8, 9

          4. turd ferguson
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            3. he is worth 8.0m.
            4. the whole season or wut?
            6. Yeh same. Worried about Mane. eeeek.
            10. Hope Jota spoils the party soon.

            1. Kragbaek
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              I'm expecting Jota to do well too.

              About Pogba, I was trying to trigger a reaction. I actually think he could hold the value. Maybe.

              King will just be better than Wilson, averagely, from now on and till I finish top 10.000, haha 🙂

          5. _nod
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            I hope 8 isnt true, I panicked and transferred him out for Neves with my FT as non of my bench played GW1. 🙂

            1. Kragbaek
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Neves is a better pick nonetheless. But, if you don't plan to play him, you might come to miss those 0.5

          6. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            1. Nah
            2. Only if Pogba leaves
            3. I think it’s a decent price
            4. Yes
            5. Hesitant yes
            6. Looks like it
            7. Between him and Robertson for sure
            8. Wouldn’t expect more than 15
            9. Definitely
            10. Fixtures are rough though, wouldn’t spend 0.5 extra if I was benching him

            1. Kragbaek
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Cheers, nice thoughts

          7. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Sounds like someone is trying to justify to themselves their good/bad decisions.

            1. Kragbaek
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Nah, just a good debate.

          8. Zladan
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            1. Disagree, fixtures and form combined. I don’t see an argument against it.
            8. Disagree. He played some pre season, but the big boys are back in town. He might be 3rd sub.

            1. Kragbaek
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              You think he'll be after Moses?

              I'm getting rid of him anyhow.

            2. Rotation's Alter Ego
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Probably 2nd choice on that wing behind Haz. Don't expect him to get any decent time at all though

          9. I Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            1. Doubt it. Talented player in an attacking team with a manager who loves him and great fixtures.
            2. Still wouldn't get anywhere near my team.
            3. Fair enough.
            4. Agreed.
            5. He'll get a run of games early on and will play more minutes than many expect him to.
            6. I think you need two Liverpool attackers but not necessarily Salah and Mane. Could be Bobby's turn next week.
            7. Him and Robertson, yeah.
            8. Dunno bout that. Hazard, Pedro and Willian ahead of him.
            9. Yeah.
            10. The first bandwagon to fail.

            1. Kragbaek
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              I don't have Neves. Not getting him either. Still think he should be 5.5 and challenging for 6.0.

              Nice thoughts on Bilva, I agree.

          10. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            1) has marco silva been sacked?
            2) Maybe. Still better value elsewhere
            3) Meh
            4) Yes
            5) Yes
            6) I'd say any combo of two of Mane/Salah/Firmino
            7) Yes
            8) No idea
            9) If I knew TAA would start every game robertson does, i would go for TAA. So i guess I dont agree there.
            10) Looks like he could be a good fifth mid. Still a wait and see for me.

            1. Kragbaek
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              1. Haha, true though
              9. Robbo just looked so much more dangerous 🙂

              1. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                I think Rich is the man and next game it could easily be TAA and not Rob who does well.

          11. Pegboy
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            1. He'll score a few over next 10 weeks, but they're are better options
            2. It's Pogba
            3. Nah, his PPG is definitely worth 8.0
            4. Agree
            5. Agree. KDB comes in for Gundo
            6. Disagree. You have to have two Liv attackers.
            7. Yep
            8. Nope, unless you count 300 total minutes over the season.
            9. Nope. 1m about right
            10. Nah, fluke GW1 goal. He won't score more than 3 this season

            1. Kragbaek
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              1. Elaborate, my friend
              2. Wish I was certain on either
              8. Not too far off, I guess
              9. Should be 1.3 😉
              10. I'm guessing 4, alongside a fair amount of assists

          12. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            So you don't have King, Mendy and Hudson-Odoi?

        10. Kragbaek
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Any fast comments on how well Everton and Wolves rotate in the next few months?

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Look at the ticker

        11. Pjanić At The Disco
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          What to do with Patricio? Best GK priced @ 4.5m but can’t help but worry about Wolves upcoming fixtures 🙁

          Stick or twist?

          1. GoonerByron
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Why is he the best GK priced at 4.5?

            I disagree massively.

          2. Rotation's Alter Ego
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Do you have another 4.5? He should get some saves and some clean sheets imo, but I'd prefer to have a rotation option

            No point wasting a FT on him

          3. fusen
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Waste of a transfer getting him out unless your back up keeper is terrible. In which case it'll be a good lesson for choosing better starter keepers for GW1

          4. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Lots of saves

          5. Kragbaek
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Stick with him. Rotate with 4.0 (Foster) when it makes sense.

            1. Kragbaek
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Hamer*

          6. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Why did you bring him in then? His fixtures haven't changed overnight.

        12. caldracula
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Been thinkins about Sanchez > KDB but also have 0.5 ITB to stretch to Sterling, could be a great captaincy pick considering I only really have Aguero as an option this week.

          1. fusen
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Sterling will score goals for fun again, but 11m is a lot. Sterling will do better than Sanchez though and the goals will be better than KDB's assists.

          2. Kragbaek
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            I'm sticking with Sanchéz and Agüero for next round. Feel good.

        13. Tshelby
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Keep Eriksen or all ready time to get rid?

          1. DRIZ ✅
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Would get rid mate

          2. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            You didn't pick him for just Newcastle with a view to selling him before Fulham.

            Keep.

          3. kysersosa
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Maybe after this week, but crazy to get rid before Fulham at home.

          4. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Before Fulham at home? Have a word.

            1. Tshelby
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              True, but can't have another blank from a 9.5 player

              1. Now I'm Panicking
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                Wut

          5. yakirh
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Eriksen could be top scorer in GW2
            Keep at least 1 more GW

          6. I Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Does selling a premium player at home to Fulham sound right to you?

          7. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Keep one of the best players in the league home against a promoted team?

            Not sure mate.

        14. ★Kuntheman★
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Picking Bernardo over KDB just feels so wrong, but it seems so right...saving 2.5, getting the biggest form player at City over the last couple of months, and the long-term Silva heir who seems to be phasing him out already. Rotation the only concern, which is never the case with KDB

          1. DRIZ ✅
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            one bad game for Bsilva and its back on the bench.

          2. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Who loses their spot for KDB this week?

            1. Chris_White
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Gundogan surely

            2. ★Kuntheman★
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Gundogan for sure.

              1. goriuanx
                • 13 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                Fook dat, how is anyone supposed to compete with a team who can casually bench Gundogan 😀

                1. ★Kuntheman★
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 7 months ago

                  Think it’s that depth that’s gonna win it for us. Was hilarious watching AFTV with all the fans expressing how crazy it is that we can casually bring KDB, Sane, and Jesus off the bench 😆

                  1. unholysmoke
                    • 9 Years
                    5 years, 7 months ago

                    [Vomits on laptop]

              2. I Member
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                You don't think it could be Mahrez with Bernardo moving out to the right?

                1. ★Kuntheman★
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 7 months ago

                  More chance of Mahrez being dropped for Sane. Bernardo was signed as the heir to Silva and he’s being phased into that role.

          3. yakirh
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            I think Bernardo is safe from rotation until champions league starts

          4. fusen
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            He costs so little that it shouldn't be too much of a worry as he enables better players elsewhere. To problem is moving from BSilva to some other player, as at that point all the City mids are out of the price range.

          5. kysersosa
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            The other advantage is at 7.5 you wont be overly mad at yourself IF 1 week he gets benched vs Sane, Sterling and Mahrez.

        15. fusen
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I've been spoilt by getting a really good GW1 score in that I now don't think I need to make a transfer.

          It's this sort of moment though where you can be too lax and then miss out on a good player. I think transferring King to Wilson is a sideways move but other the long term, he could be a much more viable third striker and he provides extra money.

          1. yakirh
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            King to Wilson is the definition of sideways
            Also, King probably on pens now

          2. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            King is gonna payoff big time. I’d be patient with him. Wouldn’t downgrade, I’d only consider upgrading to Zaha

            1. fusen
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah, they are the sort of third strikers that are never going to reward you ever game. It may be a goal every 3 games or worse, but the extra money is a big deal. I just don't want to waste a transfer doing it and next week it could easily be King scoring and Wilson blanking.

          3. mahone24
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            I swapped out Mane and Adam Smith to Sanchez and Bailly so whilst happy feel wronged enough to make a transfer.

          4. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Then King scores next week.

          5. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            You know you can save the FT right?

        16. mahone24
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Getting rid of Sanchez - wasn't impressed and (for me) he's not worth the outlay given what else is out there:
          Who's in
          A/ Mane (chasing last weeks points but price rise and flexibility to jump elsewhere)
          B/ Sterling (looked sharp)
          C/ KDB (home record, set and forget as can't expect a big return every week)

          1. yakirh
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            C
            Set and forget for the rest of the season

          2. AuFeld
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            It's been one match and he did get an assist.

          3. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            If lukaku had scored that big chance, would you have been impressed?

          4. unholysmoke
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            A
            The things you said about B and C apply just as much to Mane, surely.

        17. turd ferguson
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Is it just me that doesn't like other people doing well on FPL?

          1. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Depends who it is and how they act when they do well.

            1. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Shoutout to Pundit of Punts.

              1. Now I'm Panicking
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                You said that, not me 😉

          2. fusen
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            it's a ranked competition, most people will want to be doing better than others. If others do well then it is direct competition and there is a chance they are doing better than you.

          3. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            I like it when my mates are doing well, competition is boring if you just run away with it.

          4. Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            I hate Richarlison owners.

            1. Rains of Castamere
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              They're the worst.

              1. Rains of Castamere
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                (Take it from a Siggy owner)

        18. joeydelucchi
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          A, B, C, D or E?

          a) Salah , Zaha & Neves

          b) Mane , Auba & Neves

          c) Salah, Zaha & Kenedy

          d) Mane, Auba & Kenedy

          e) ........ one of above & kante or other 5m option?

          1. yakirh
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            A

        19. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          How well do we expect Liverpool's defence to do in terms of clean sheets this year? Debating trading out Ederson for another £5.5m or less keeper to free up a City spot for Mendy. I am looking at Alisson but any other suggestions are welcome.

          1. Jazz!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Very well

            1. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              I read your name as Jizz ffs