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The Complete Guide to our FPL Gameweek 2 tips and advice

This season we are collating all relevant Gameweek advice in one article every week to help you with your preparations.

In this first edition we have pulled together all the content that we have already produced relating to Gameweek 2.

With just a few hours remaining until the the 11:30am deadline, here’s your last chance to go over everything…

Captain Candidates

After collecting your thoughts in our Captain Poll, we have now assessed the question over the armband in another Captain Sensible article.

The captain poll is still live so make sure you vote in that and see what the rest of the Fantasy Football Scout community are thinking of doing.

READ IT HERE

Scout Picks

We’ve picked our 11-man selection for Gameweek 2 with the help of our FPL pundits.

Make sure you check-out the line-up, in case it helps you make any last-minute decisions.

READ IT HERE

Team News

We have gone through every single press conference over the last two days to bring you the latest and most important team news in one article.

You can also check out our predicted line-ups in the Team News tab.

READ IT HERE

Transfer Market

We’ve run the rule over the transfer market ahead of Gameweek 2 to pick out the emerging trends after the opening weekend of the season.

Have a read if you want to know which bandwagons to hope on, and which to avoid.

READ IT HERE

Differentials

Raheem Sterling (£11.0m) has somehow become something of a differential in the early part of this season.

We’ve gone over the case for his inclusion in Gameweek 2, as well two other sparingly owned options in a Spot the Differential article.

READ IT HERE

The Opinion

In our second edition of Question Time we got the opinion of four more knowledgeable FPL managers, this time on the Gameweek 2 talking points.

The unexpected impact of returning World Cup players, bandwagons, transfer saving and Marcos Alonso (£6.5m) were all discussed.

READ IT HERE

Set-piece Match-ups

In a new series of articles we will be looking at set-piece match-ups for each Gameweek to find areas to exploit.

Obviously we’ve only had one week of the season so far but there are still a few options who stand-out, plus this first instalment should give managers an idea of how the concept will work this season before we get more data.

READ IT HERE

The Data

Some FPL talking points can only be gleaned from the data, which is why we want to remind you of the numbers available to you concerning Gameweek 2.

Earlier this week we analysed the stastistics from the opening round of matches.

READ IT HERE

The Watchlist

After the opening round of fixtures we have updated the Watchlist for Gameweek 2.

Make sure you read our update so that you know which factors have gone into the changes made.

READ IT HERE

Round-up of Gameweek 1

In this week’s Digest we drew the line under Gameweek 1, ready for another weekend of action.

Have a read of this to get all the key talking points from the opening round of matches ready for the next one.

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2,808 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Warby84
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Do Mane owners think he will be consistent this year? I always find when I select mane, he always seems to let me down.. I know he started very well but will he keep it up.. Can also be a reasonably fiery character. Maybe Klopp will get the absolute best out of him this year..

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      He was pretty consistent last season when he was available to play wasn't he? An average of over 5 ppg is good.

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

      I'm happy with him while the going is good and he is getting minutes. Will worry about injuries or suspensions only if happen.

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      No

    4. Balls of Steel
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Considering how attacking the Liverpool front 3 are picking two from Salah, Mané and Firmino is a pretty good way to go. I think Mané always starts when fit and we all know how dangerous he can be. If he were to get anywhere near 3,000 minutes then he can break the 200 point barrier hands down.

    5. JamTart
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I had him in from the start with the intention of him being a short to medium term option due to the opening fixtures and reports of him looking lively in pre-season.

      I'll hold him till the points dry up or someone around that price range become more appealing. Could easily make some profit on him and if he continues to rise he could be awkward to bring back in if I let him go.

  2. Jules Rimet
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Mendy vs Aguero captaincy (assuming both play minimum 60 min)

    Mendy to concede and no goal/ass: 2p
    Aguero no goal/ass: 2p

    Mendy clean sheet: 6p
    Aguero 1 goal or 1 ass: 5-6p (+ bonus)

    Mendy clean sheet + goal/ass: 9-12p (+ bonus)
    Aguero 2 goals/1 goal + 1 ass: 9-10p (+ bonus)

    Aguero hattrick + full bonus: 17 points

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      right and what are we supposed to deduce from this?

      1. Son is Rising
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I'm waiting on the analysis? Also Mendy goal + assist + clean sheet + full bonus = 18 pt. More or less likely than Aguero hatrick?

    2. Jules Rimet
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Its a menu, you place your order. You never been outside the kitchen area, Rajiv?

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      What are you trying to show?
      As always captain whoever you think will score the most points this week.
      if you consistently think Mendy will score more points than Aguero then I would suggest that you also upgrade a cheap defender to Walker and get Vardy/Lacazette/Firmino instead.

    4. Eden Wizard
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Welcome to year 1 maths.

      1. Son is Rising
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Q2) Aguero scored 1 goal, got 3 bonus points, and scored 15 points. How many assists did he get?

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          3 & a red card?

          1. Son is Rising
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            There's always a smartass 😆

            1. Eden Wizard
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              I wouldn't have trolled him if i couldn't win the argument!

    5. MaxiRobriguez
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I did similar analysis elsewhere and whittled it down to needing to have confidence in Aguero scoring two goals minimum to make him a better captain choice than Mendy. Given minutes are in question, I'd be leaning slightly towards Mendy as both the slightly better option and the clear differential pick.

      1. Jules Rimet
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        This ^
        The question really is; will Aguero score a brace and collect full bonus or not?
        If you think so - captain him. If you don't then Mendy or Salah is probably a better option.

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Eh? What if Aguero scores one goal and Mendy blanks?

      2. Eden Wizard
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        "Analysis" 😆

    6. bombayblues
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I doubt any defender can outscore the potential FPL damage Aguero can cause on his day.

    7. Roy Rovers
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      WTF

  3. olly:)
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    When is Zouma going to be added? Likely he'll start on saturday.

    1. luke25
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I asked that last page, thinking the same, and could be a good option if he's £5m, hopefully soon

  4. Baggers
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Need some help here please fella’s

    Mahrez...
    A) transfer out for Alli
    B) transfer out for Bernardo Silva
    C) keep and give him another week

    1. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I would keep now that KDB is out

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

      C

    3. TheHazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      C) I'm giving him this week. Not enough info to gauge potential at the moment, especially in light of KDB injury. Another poor week tho, and he could be out as part of a 2 or 3 transfer combo in GW3. Recommend sit tight for now.

    4. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I don't understand, why do you want to transfer Mahrez out after one week?

      1. Balls of Steel
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        This

    5. Baggers
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks guys, I watched the game and he didn’t pass the eye test, maybe I was expecting more

  5. Son is Rising
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Presume everyone would expect Salah(cry) to outscore Bilva (HUD)?

    1. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I would say so but I’m just playing both without giving either of them the armband this week

    2. MaxiRobriguez
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Not necessarily. Man City could quite easily win their game by 4-5 goals, and Bilva could well be involved in 2-3 of those.

      Liverpool certainly won't win by that scoreline. Salah's max contribution is probably two goals.

      I call it 50/50.

  6. Henning
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Should i make any changes?

    Foster

    Robertson Tarkowski Boly

    Salah Richarlison Sanchez B.Silva Neves

    Aguero King

    Patricio Zaha Wan-Bissaka Bernardo

    1. MG13
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      maybe Zaha>Neves?

      Zaha has a higher chance to score against Liverpool than Neves has against Leicester. Mainly because of the position they play in.

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

        Definitely Zaha over Neves.

  7. Saka White Rice
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    To everyone owning Aguero and Salah. What are your reasons as to picking one over the other? Obvious dilemma being that Aguero might be benched.

    1. MaxiRobriguez
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      You've answered your own question.

    2. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      give me your reasons for Ageuro being benched?

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        It’s Pep’s reasons that matter

        1. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Really?

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Pep is a maniac, he could do anything team selection wise

      2. Saka White Rice
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Jesus came off the bench last week so he could start this week. As we've seen from last year Pep LOVES rotating Jesus and Aguero. Plus, Aguero's performance was quite mediocre last week so there is a significant chance he will start on the bench or get subbed off at 60 min.

        1. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          There isn't a significant chance he will start on the bench, imo.
          Pretty sure the stats show that he doesn't rotate them that much.

          1. Eden Wizard
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            This. Between GW9 & 16 last year (no Mendy or rib injury) were the only 4 games he didn't feature in (when fit). Note: Only 2 cameos (

            1. Eden Wizard
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              (all season)*

              Got cut off.

          2. Eden Wizard
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            To elaborately support your argument:
            22 starts
            2 cameos
            4 benchings (full duration)
            9 missed through injury

            1. Eden Wizard
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              23*

      3. Cok3y5murf
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        He's not nailed.

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Another terrible mistake to add to my list against you 😉

    3. Son is Rising
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I'm picking Aguero because I'm going to transfer out Salah

      1. MG13
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Good choice, Salah is very unlikely to produce a season like last one, and only if he does would his price tag of 13.0m be justified.

        1. Son is Rising
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I've been playing with the idea but I don't think I will this week to be honest. Brighton at home is too tasty. After that though it's Salah > Bilva, Jota > Hazard

        2. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Very unlikely based on what exactly?

          1. daitheboot
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            This... 8 points GW1 is hardly rubbish... what were you expecting 25 points?

    4. Eden Wizard
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero home fixture.

      1. Saka White Rice
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        chance of him not starting

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          22 starts
          2 cameos
          4 benchings (full duration)
          9 missed through injury

        2. Eden Wizard
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          23* starts

    5. Warby84
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      No chance Aguero will be benched at the start of the season when they need to get momentum..

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        There is definitely a chance Aguero will be benched. You are delusional if you say there is no chance.

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          21.4% chance of benching and, only a 7% cameo rate last year.

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

      Aguero is by far the better captaincy choice, if he plays. That's undesputable.

      His goals per gamr, his record against small teams, his record at home, etc etc - They're all way better than Salah.

      However he's a big rotation risk. It comes down to if you think he'll get good enough game time. If not, then it's Salah. If yes, it's Aguero

      1. Fresh_From_Desh
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Aguero.

        Week 2 so worth taking the risk.

        Will pay off big time if kun has a field day.

    7. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I went triple Palace defence for GW1 as only Liverpool kept more clean sheets in the last 9 games last season than Palace did. Roy is notoriously good at organising his teams defensively and even though Palace conceded 10+ shots against Fulham, not a single one of those was a “big chance” so they’re clearly still good defensively so far this season. While I don’t expect them to keep a clean sheet against Liverpool (although it is possible) I think Huddersfield, who conceded 3 big chances against Chelsea are far easier to score against and far more likely of the two teams to receive a battering. Aguero usually starts and is great at home for City... but he’s also very explosive so could even grab a goal or two with a 20 minute cameo (not ideal but takes away ‘some’ of the risk of blanking). Personally I think Aguero will start and confident in that... give him an hour or more against HUD and I reckon he’ll outscore Salah this week against Palace.

      1. Saka White Rice
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        this is the kind of elaborate response i was looking forward to. Thanks!

      2. Son is Rising
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Take an upvote.

      3. GreennRed
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        What kind of sorcery is this? 3 Palace defenders and no Bissaka. Get thee behind me Satan !

        Fair play 😉

      4. Saka White Rice
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        One more thing though, huddersfield will park the bus... might be hard to break down?

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Their defence was tragic versus Chelsea, bus with no windows, doors, wheels or seats.

          1. 1569Tippins
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            The handbrake was on its last legs also!

    8. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I'm 80% going for Aguero because I like to choose my team and captain based on fixture strength and he has the best fixture.
      The only thing swaying me towards Salah is that he plays Monday - I love a Monday night captain.
      There is no right or wrong answer, they are both great captaincy options and will probably end up scoring similarly anyway.

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Looking forward to MNF also - have Salah (c), Mané and Firmino, need goals

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          0-0 clean sheets galore will ruin you 😆

    9. Masqueraderx
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      For the excitement of it.

  8. BieberIsTheKingOfPop
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    KDB -> Hazard, D.Silva, B.Silva, Mane or Mahrez?? I have Salah, Richarlison and Moura.

    1. xploring
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Mane B. Silva both good I think

    2. Roy Rovers
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      BS

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

    (C) Aguero Sterling or Salah?

    1. Warby84
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling is a good differential, but Aguero for me

    2. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Salah.

    3. Hanniballus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling if I had him

    4. Jules Rimet
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      kun

    5. Four Hit Wonder
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling. Good chance of 1 pt for clean sheet, +1 pt per goal compared to Aguero, chance of an assist. Same is true for Salah.

      When you're captaining a forward you're betting on him scoring a brace. Or the only goal of the game. Otherwise no baps.

      1) Sterling
      2) Salah
      3) Aguero

    6. Roy Rovers
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Kun

  10. #FPLBhuna
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    bench 1:

    a) shaw (brighton away)
    b) keane (southampton home)

    1. MG13
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B

  11. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Do folks think shaw might actually go on to play a good few games for Utd this year? Valencia injured (and 33) and Young is also 33 now... can’t see 33 year olds managing more than 20-25 games max

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      i think he will yes

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        A clean sheet with a sneaky assist or baps, or even a goal v Brighton would be lovely

        1. #FPLBhuna
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          im not confident of defensive returns this week though - have a suspicion brighton will score

          im torn between starting keane and shaw - any thoughts bud?

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Tough call... lots of talk that Zouma & Mina could start for Everton so playing Keane might actually be better as he shouldn’t come off the bench for a 1pointer. I also think brighton will score v Utd

        2. Bunk Moreland
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          1 goal in 100and something matches. And a fluke one at that. Don't get your hopes up.

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            100% scoring record this season though

          2. GreennRed
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            A fluke?

    2. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I hope so. But Mourinho is the coach and one bad game could have him out.

    3. Eden Wizard
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      This. Got DDG too in case of benching.

    4. Roy Rovers
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yep.....extra training etc .....trying to prove a point.

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

    Crazy as it sounds but I am doing Erik to Bilva to generate cash.

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Before Fulham home?

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

      crazy is an understatement x100

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      i'm sure the cash in the bank will come in very useful this week rather than a double transfer next week.

      1. TheHazard
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        yep - save the transfer and do a double next week. Makes no sense to do it this week.

        1. barracuda
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I won't have enough monies to do my transfers unless I switch from Laca to Vardy.

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

        Bilva could match Erik this weekend

        1. Konstaapeli
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Anyone could match anyone. I strongly feel Eriksen will return points more often than Bilva. (I have Bilva and no Eriksen btw)

          1. barracuda
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Ok mate, will reconsider. The main aim was to get Laca but could consider Vardy too.

            1. TheHazard
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Laca has Chelsea this weekend, and didn't start against City... I would wait until GW3

    4. Konstaapeli
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I'd keep Erik and bank that FT.

  13. Da Diggy Diggy Doc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    For anyone playing fpl draft- if you propose a waiver for a player who’s already been taken in that window (ie someone picked him earlier before your turn), does it default to the next waiver request in your list IN THAT ROUND?

    Or does it move on to the next person in the league?

    1. Da Diggy Diggy Doc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I.e if you have 2nd pick in your league, and try to waiver in Kepa, but 1st pick gets him first, does it default to your 2nd waiver request, or move to player 3?

      1. Snevitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        2nd request

        1. Da Diggy Diggy Doc
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks snevitz

  14. Bleach †
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    All this headache with Kun vs Salah, it's evident that both games will end 0-0 😆

    1. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Can't see that.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I think city will score at least 3 vs Huddersfield, probably 4 and maybe 5 or more... it’s just a question of how much will Kun be involved & that’s in Pep’s hands at the minute.

      1. Bleach †
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I rate the chances of Agüero starting quite high, but aswell afraid that he might be subbed out ~60min mark...

        1. Salah'd n Sauce
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I'm going to captain Kun. I also think he will start and I think that even if he gets around 60+ mins he'll score at least 1.

    3. Salah'd n Sauce
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Should get good odds on that double at the bookies.
      Just don't stick too much cash on it.

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

    Mahrez or Salah captain? (No Aguero)

    Salah safe choice, but Mahrez is tempting... why/why not

  16. #FPLBhuna
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    who would you bench this week?

    a) keane
    b) shaw
    c) king

    really undecided between all 3

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Keane for me. Given the choice, I normally bench the defender, which rules C out.

      United Vs Brighton is better than Everton Vs Sou so A 🙂

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        thanks mate i've been on this all week but started questioning it lol

        cheers

        1. Rotation's Alter Ego
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          That being said, it's entirely possible Jose will force your hand by benching Shaw himself 😉

    2. King Sheep
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B

  17. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    KdB > ???? -4

    (I already have 3 Liverpool so Mane is out of the question)

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

      Mahrez/Bilva if you want more city cover, otherwise eriksen

    2. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen.

  18. barracuda
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Who will get more points from GW3- GW13

    A- Laca
    B- Vardy

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A

      1. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Hence why I need to switch Erik to Bilva.

    2. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      b

      1. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        You recon, what's the thinking behind it if you wouldn't mind?

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      a

  19. Jack Daniels
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    This is a fine tuning question with .5 ITB for next week.

    Fab Ryan
    PVA Robbo Mendy W-B Peltier
    Maddison Mane. Salah. Richarlison Cairney
    King Kun Arnie

    No emergency but how about

    A) 5.5 GK and Hamer
    B) Cairney to Fraser
    C) King to Zaha
    D) Another suggestion

    1. Jules Rimet
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      c

    2. King Sheep
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      C - Wait until next GW

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Why drop King, Bournemouth have great fixtures.
      If Wilson registers better stats again I would consider King to Wilson (a transfer I may make in the coming week(s).
      I also like Cairney to Fraser - although you will bench him every game it does give you a decent sub for when Aguero is rested.

  20. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    GW2: right team and bench order?
    Salah Aguero or Mendy as C?

    De Gea
    Mendy Robbo Peltier
    Salah Richa Jota Mane
    Zaha Aguero King

    Subs: Hamer, Hughes, WanB, Tomkins

  21. slamdunk
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    What to do here?

    A-Jota to Bilva
    B-Keep transfer

    Many thanks.

    1. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A for free.

    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A looks good as long as you have a decent sub for the inevitable times that he is dropped.

    3. liiusions
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      If it's for free I'd do A in a heartbeat. Shame I can't afford to do the same

    4. slamdunk
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Thankyou for the replies everyone.

  22. C-Dawgg
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    I see a lot of talk about Aguero being taken off at the 60 mark if City are comfortable. Surely the same can be said for Salah?

    1. Salah'd n Sauce
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      It can apply to anyone really.
      Things snowball in here. Bit like an echo chamber. Once someone says it, it tends to be repeated to death.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        What does a snowball sound like in an echo chamber? 😉

        1. Salah'd n Sauce
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          It's a fair question.
          Honest Andy after I wrote that I read it back and it sounded ridiculous.
          It's not wrong, just stupid haha.

          1. Andy_Social
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Just joshing mate. Funnily enough I was calling out a mixed metaphor on Twitter at the same time - by a doctored academic 🙂

            1. Salah'd n Sauce
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              My coffee intake is directly connected to how coherent i am.

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

    Thinking of doing Moura and Peltier to Robertson and some 4.5 fodder and going 433 next week and 532 with AWB should fixtures point to it. Got TAA. Thoughts are welcome.

    1. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't double on Pool defence just yet.

      1. Snevitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        The only reason I wouldn't double up on the defence is due to Mane and Salah.
        If you don't have Salah I would definitely double on the defence, TAA and Robertson look great value.
        If they got rid of the 3 player rule I would probably triple up on the Liverpool defence + Mendy & AWB

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

          Yeah they have some tough games, good point. Maybe Alonso instead? Got Salah.

  24. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    No presser times in hot topics anymore?

    1. liiusions
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Doesn't look like it but there's a fancy new Twitter feed with the times on it

  25. kj3llern
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Vardy or Firminho for the next 3 gameweeks? I have Mane

    Vardy 9M : Wolves home , Southampton away, Liverpool home
    Firminho 9,5M : Palace away - Brighton H - Leicester away

    1. liiusions
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino. Liverpool will score a lot more than Leicester irrespective of fixtures

      1. kj3llern
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Was just comparing heatmaps of the two, and Firminho is all over the place, and vardy is in the box almost entire game. Plus Vardy always score against Liverpool.

  26. Spider
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    What's the consensus on Sane. Do you think he may start the weekend? I was thinking of shifting him out for Eriksen or Alli.

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      fair chance he could be benched. Fair being 20x more likely than Aguero being benched

    2. liiusions
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I'd just keep him and reassess next week with 2FT.

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      If you prefer a Spurs player long term despite the easier City fixtures then I would suggest you do it this week so that you get the benefit of the Fulham fixture.
      Personally I would wait a week and if he doesn't play again then get Mahrez/Bilva/Sterling.

    4. Spider
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Might see how the weekend goes. Cheers

  27. barracuda
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Mili to Bilva for a hit?

  28. MDK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone know when the members area will be updated with the data from GW1 - looking in particular at the team data

  29. Jules Rimet
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    For GW 3 who would you rather play:

    A. Bavies away to Man Utd
    B. Milivojevic away to Watford

    1. MDK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      B

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Definitley B

  30. Jute
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Willian --> Bilva, before he rises?

    Would appreciate some advice.

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Bilva is a great option as long as you won't be upset when he is benched now and again.
      The move looks good to me.