3160
Tips September 1

The Complete Guide to our FPL Gameweek 4 tips and advice

3,160 Comments
Share

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

In this latest article we have pulled together all the content that we have already produced relating to Gameweek 4.

We hope this round-up will help anyone looking for some last-minute tips.

Best Captain Candidates

FPL Gameweek 4 captain options: armbands set for Sergio Aguero

Scout Picks

Aguero, Salah and Hazard headline Scout Picks for Gameweek 4

Team News

FPL Gameweek 4 – Team News Round-up

Richarlison Replacements

Who are the best FPL replacements to transfer in for Richarlison?

The Opinion

FPL Question Time – Richarlison replacements, City midfield dilemma and differentials

Set Pieces

The best set piece takers and targets for FPL Gameweek 4 – Part 1

The best set piece takers and targets for FPL Gameweek 4 – Part 2

The Underlying Data

FPL Gameweek 4 – An analysis of the key stats

Become a Member and access our data

Memberships for the 2018/19 campaign are now available for the price of £15.

Join now to get the following:

  • Plot your transfer strategies using the fully interactive Season Ticker.
  • Get projections for every Premier League player provided by the Rate My Team statistical model.
  • Use Rate My Team throughout the season to guide your selections and transfers.
  • Get access to over 130+ exclusive members articles over the season.
  • Analyse our OPTA-powered statistic tables specifically tailored for Fantasy Football Managers.
  • Use our exclusive tool to build custom stats tables from over 100 OPTA player and team stats.
  • View heatmaps and expected goals data for every player.
  • Use our powerful comparison tool to analyse players head-to-head.

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A FANTASY FOOTBALL SCOUT MEMBER

3,160 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Vasty Deep
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Who would you get - David luiz or Bellerin?

    Open Controls
    1. Webbinho
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Bellerin

      Open Controls
    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      If you have Alonso then Bellerin

      Open Controls
      1. Vasty Deep
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        No alonso. Bellerin is closing to a drop. Both good fixtures. Torn on this one.

        Open Controls
        1. The Pesci challenge
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I’d say Bellerin just then

          Open Controls
    3. Sasquatch Slayer
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Bellerin

      Open Controls
    4. Fantastisk
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Bellerin

      Open Controls
    5. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Don't fancy Arsenal defenders, never have.
      If no CHE defender, I would go Luiz

      Open Controls
  2. Red Star Toro
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Play Ings or AWB? Will Ings start?

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

      AWB for me

      Open Controls
    2. cutch
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      AWB

      Open Controls
    3. PlayPercentage
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Will AWB start?

      Open Controls
      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        pretty sure he will

        Open Controls
  3. bananarangers
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    fancying a differential richarlison replacement - pedro or gundogan??

    Open Controls
    1. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Pedro not much of a differential but I'd definitely go for him out of the two

      Open Controls
    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Gundogan may be rotated today if Pep goes for more attacking formation vs. Benitez's Bus

      Open Controls
  4. doublyG
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 7 months ago

    Sorry for the rant.

    But why do everyone's view on players COMPLETELY change from one week to another. One week someone is recommended to everyone, one blank and he is completely forgotten and another player who had done nothing before scores a goal and becomes essential.

    Open Controls
    1. Ed
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      fickle nature of fantasy football

      Open Controls
    2. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Early days so the data set changes more than when we get further into the season

      Open Controls
      1. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        As much as there is some merit here if the blank has good underlying stats then it should not change opinions. I have found being a member really useful this year to get all the underlying stats and heat maps on the players.

        Open Controls
    3. Still Unsure
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Welcome to fantasy football scout

        Open Controls
        1. Fantastisk
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          This

          Open Controls
        2. Cok3y5murf
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          This

          Open Controls
      • Ady87
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        You seem surprised after 5 years of membership on this site.

        Open Controls
        1. doublyG
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Fair point. My takeaway recently has been try to get advice but go off what I think at the end of the day even if everyone disagrees.

          Open Controls
      • Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        This is what drove Ville Ronka into a hut in the Finnish woods, from where he manages his FPL team in splendid isolation with a plaque on the wall saying "FTs are valuable, don't throw them away".

        Open Controls
      • si
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Richarlison (vc)?

        Open Controls
      • Thiga
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        You have to adapt to be successful in this game. Some headless chickens take that practice too far though.

        Open Controls
      • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        that is why you make your own decisions

        trying to copy what everyone else is doing leads to chopping and changing bandwagons in and out each week

        Open Controls
      • Sasquatch Slayer
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Always worse at the start of the season too

        Open Controls
      • No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        It's the certainty with some people.

        Read a comment before game week one saying Alonso "was not the scoring Alonso of previous seasons". Before any games had been played!

        Open Controls
      • SB007
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Everyone jumps on bandwagon but smart money looks ahead.

        Out of my team are Salah Firmino Mane.

        In come D Silva Aub Haz.

        5 week view.

        Open Controls
      • tabzy
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Because fantastic football at this more hardcore level is all about catching the next ‘fire’ of points, whilst holding on to best coverage of consistently scoring players. All the while maintaining and building team value. It’s a fickle old beast when you get to this granular level of management 🙂

        Open Controls
    4. Everyday im Schneiderlin
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      gtg?
      fabianski
      mendy alonso arnold
      salah(C) mane moura mikhitaryan
      aguero zaha wilson
      hamer holebas neves wba

      Open Controls
      1. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I really like it. G2G

        Open Controls
        1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          cheers mate

          Open Controls
      2. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Wc?

        Open Controls
        1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          yeah bud

          Open Controls
    5. drughi
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Richarlison replacement ?

      A. Moura
      B. Pedro
      C. Gundogan ( gives options to upgrade)

      Open Controls
      1. Junior Mint
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Pedro for the fixtures.

        Open Controls
        1. drughi
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          just worried that Willian takes his place

          Open Controls
      2. Nedvěd11
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        You already have Mkhi?

        Open Controls
      3. fattfattygavgav
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        B

        Open Controls
    6. thewhitepele
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Play Luiz or WBissaka?

      Pickford
      Robertson Mendy Luiz
      Salah Mkhi Lucas BSilva
      Kun Arnie King

      Foster, Wan-Bissaka, Stephens, Daniels

      Open Controls
      1. Junior Mint
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        always go with the better team. Luiz

        Open Controls
    7. Webbinho
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Gtg?

      Hennessey (Fabianski)
      Alonso Monreal mendy Robertson (AWB)
      Pogba, Salah, Walcott (Hughes Fraser)
      Zaha Mitrovic Aguero (c)

      Open Controls
    8. Aladdin Sané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Pick one for my WC (have AWB):

      A) Patricio
      B) Hennessey

      Open Controls
      1. radawson
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I have gone Pat

        Open Controls
    9. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Sorry for the repost. For an auction league which gives more well rounded points (tackles, chances created, etc etc) - pick two of the following to start:

      Gundogan - Home to Newcastle
      Antonio - Home to Wolves
      Snodgrass - Home to Wolves
      Aurier - Away to Watford
      Bailly - Away to Burnley
      Lindelof - Away to Burnley

      Much appreciated.

      Personally think Aurier will play for Spurs this week - tossup between Bailly and Lindelof. Antonio should play, Snodgrass most probably but not certain.

      Open Controls
      1. iCon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I’d go with Gundogan

        Open Controls
        1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          And the second one?

          Open Controls
          1. iCon
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Not convinced on any of the defenders so Antonio if you think he’ll defo start.

            Open Controls
            1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Cheers man! Appreciate it.

              Open Controls
      2. BENOIT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Pell been talking up Snod, on set pieces as well.

        Open Controls
    10. Leegiles9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      I need a midfielder 5.3 or less thinking will Hughes any thoughts? Could go Jorginho or neves

      Open Controls
      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Kante or hughes

        Open Controls
      2. Junior Mint
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Kante over Jorginho

        Open Controls
    11. PlayPercentage
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Walcott up in price by 0.3 since last week.
      Could be a nice earner if he gets some points over the next two Everton home games.

      Open Controls
      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I do hope so

        Open Controls
      2. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        The only way he rises 0.3 again before GW5 is a haul and an injury/ban/mega blank to Pedro, Mkhi or Moura.

        Not impossible I guess.

        Open Controls
    12. spikkis
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      What do you think of my wc team?

      Hennesy
      Alonso Mendy TAA AWB Bennett
      Mhiki Hazard Fraser Salah Guendouzi
      Aguero Zaha Mitro

      Open Controls
      1. Ady87
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Very solid.

        Open Controls
      2. iCon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Solid. Why Guendouzi as your 4.5? Do you think he’ll keep his place long term?

        Open Controls
        1. spikkis
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I hope so ,and he could get a price rise. Is there any better options?

          Open Controls
          1. iCon
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Stephens seems more secure but he’s close to a drop I suppose

            Open Controls
      3. radawson
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Same as mine except Ive gone Patricio, Walcott, Billing instead of Hennessey, Fraser, Guen. so I like it!

        Open Controls
      4. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        It's pretty much template wc team. If I played mine it would look very similar. I want a couple more weeks of info though. And am worried about injuries during international break.

        Open Controls
    13. Mackans
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Richarlison has over ONE MILLION transfer out, but has only fallen 0.1 in price? It must be something wrong?

      Open Controls
      1. Salarrivederci
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Let's just imagine if all those 1 million owners transferred him out the same day. Then he would only drop 0.1.

        Open Controls
      2. HNI
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        400k also bought him in.

        Open Controls
      3. Crystal
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Must be the red flag against his name

        Open Controls
      4. XabiAlonso
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        The price rise/fall is the worst part of the game. 400k have bought in Salah since gw1 and he hasn’t risen 0.1

        Open Controls
    14. HNI
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      There hasnt been even 1 mention of Bou 3-0 Chelsea in their last match at Stamford. I remember as Hazard blanked for me in that one. Isnt that weighing over those looking to captain him or bring for hit?

      Open Controls
      1. si
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Little chance of lightning today.

        Open Controls
    15. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Thoughts on Sanchez for one last week to avoid a -4

      Differential
      Against a tired Burnley
      Some positive play in Spurs game
      Doesn't cost -4
      Can transfer out for free next week.

      Open Controls
      1. PlayPercentage
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Costs a lot of money, and is not a guaranteed starter.

        Open Controls
      2. King Sheep
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Not worth -4, keep for one more week.

        Open Controls
    16. Mackans
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Who to play?

      A. Shaw (bur)
      B. Ings (cry)

      Open Controls
      1. Junior Mint
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        A

        Open Controls
    17. Mr_Barbs
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Bench one:

      A) Awb
      B) Shaw
      C) Neves

      Open Controls
      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        C

        Open Controls
    18. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Best cheap GK mid term?

      Open Controls
      1. Jono295
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I’m on Patricio, decent run for next 8 weeks other than GW6 vs Utd

        Open Controls
    19. simosalminen
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Chances of Mahrez starting the Newcastle game?

      Open Controls
      1. Ady87
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        God knows. Literally, only God.

        Open Controls
        1. Kanga roo
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I'd say the entire coaching staff plus others would know

          Open Controls
        2. simosalminen
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Yup and I'm not sure even he's certain about it

          I sitll have Mahrez in my team because I think at some point, Pep will give him a run as a starter. But when that happens only God might know. If I keep him, he's going to keep doing the 15 min cameos, but when I sell him, he's going to start 5 in a row.

          Open Controls
    20. Jono295
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Morning lads. Quick dilemma, play

      A. Robertson (Leicester away)
      B. Wan Bissaka (Southampton home)

      Thanks and good luck

      Open Controls
      1. Junior Mint
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        A.
        I always go with the better team overall. plus he has attacking potential

        Open Controls
      2. Ady87
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Not a dilemma.

        Open Controls
      3. ScratchingTheMud
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Both, A the priority

        Open Controls
    21. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Final wildcard decision:

      A. Rotating 4.5 keepers - Patricio & Hennessey look great
      B. Upgrade Neves to Fraser

      Open Controls
      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Do b

        Open Controls
        1. JabbaWookiee
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          And plump for Patricio or Hennessey?

          Open Controls
          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Maybe Hennessey. Depends on Tomkins being fit

            Open Controls
            1. JabbaWookiee
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              He is

              Open Controls
    22. FPL-(VAR)dy
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Strongly considering Salah over Aguero as captain..
      Wouldn't be surprised if Newcastle stop City with their
      5-4(defensive mids)-1 formation

      Open Controls
      1. Jono295
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Early kick off - Leicester to upset Liverpool today!!

        Open Controls
      2. Dannyb
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I wouldn't be surprised if Leicester stop Pool.

        Open Controls
        1. Pep Pig
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Leicester will be nowhere near as disciplined as palace were and they still broke them down. I think Liverpool will open them up

          Open Controls
      3. Pep Pig
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        I'm with you mate. The early kick off always effects my judgement. It's a big gamble as everyone seems to own Aggy. I don't need to gamble as I'm in a healthy position but fancy him to outscore him. Good luck pal.... Go for it

        Open Controls
    23. JWilson3
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Start Josh King or Wan-Bissaka? See most people opting for AWB but banking on a clean sheet over a striker nicking a goal seems unwise to me

      Open Controls
      1. nikzgfx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Same dilemma starting King

        Open Controls
      2. BENOIT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Can see Chelsea conceding.

        Open Controls
    24. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Who would be best defender up to 5.1 for the next 5 fixtures? Will downgrade Robbo to do Mane > Haz.
      Tarkowski maybe? Someone else?

      Open Controls
      1. Nedvěd11
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Luke Shaw maybe?

        Open Controls
      2. Junior Mint
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        TAA?

        Open Controls
      3. Silecro
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        "Will downgrade Robbo to do Mane > Haz" ....well that idea went down the toilet

        Open Controls
    25. Rawslang
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Ederson
      Mendy Robbo Alonso
      Salah Pedro Mkhit
      Aguero Tosun Zaha.......

      Do I play Fraser or AWB as my 11th player?
      I'm 55% Fraser at the moment!
      Thanks

      Open Controls
      1. Nedvěd11
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        AWB this GW

        Open Controls
      2. King Sheep
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        AWB

        Open Controls
      3. Tasty Jerk
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        AWB

        Open Controls
    26. Wayne8
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      GTG?
      On WC

      RYAN / hamer

      ALONSO / SHAW / AWB / MENDY / Bennett

      SALAH / MIKHI / WALCOTT / HAZARD / Masuaku

      AGUERO / ZAHA / Joselu

      Cheers.

      Open Controls
      1. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Yep, good luck

        Open Controls
        1. Wayne8
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks mate. You too.

          Open Controls
    27. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Is it madness having no Pool players?

      With upcoming fixtures, break etc.

      Open Controls
      1. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Yes

        Open Controls
      2. Salahlulijah
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Not mad no, bad fixtures and rotation
        I wouldn’t get rid of Mo though

        Open Controls
    28. Los Pollos
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Robertson or Laporte ?

      Open Controls
      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        Robbo.

        If you're after a Man C defender it has to be Mendy

        Open Controls
        1. Los Pollos
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 7 months ago

          I have Mendy

          Open Controls
          1. No Professionals
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 7 months ago

            Not laporte then l

            Open Controls
            1. Los Pollos
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 7 months ago

              Stick To Robertson or maybe Monreal ?

              Open Controls
              1. No Professionals
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 7 months ago

                Yeah 2 man city defenders could lead to neither playing one week (if going 2 one has to be ederson in my opinion)

                Open Controls
    29. cutch
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 7 months ago

      Pickfprd
      Alonso Robbo Mendy, AWB
      Salah, Hazard, Walcott
      Agüero, Wilson, Mitrovic
      Stek, Neves, Stephens, Bennett

      On a WC

      GTG?
      I've got 1.0 ITB. Maybe Fraser for Neves? As a long term player, either will be benched this GW

      Thanks in advance! 😉

      Open Controls
      1. ScratchingTheMud
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 7 months ago

        What about Kanté? Playing box-to-box for Chelsea this season

        Open Controls

    You need to be logged in to post a comment.