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  1. foreverton
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bennett or AWB?

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      AWB but why not both?

      1. foreverton
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Currently standing on:

        Trippier, Mendy, Alonso, Jonny, AWB

        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Jonny?

          1. foreverton
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Wolves 4.5

  2. Champions united
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    M i gtg?
    Out of 10
    Fab
    Mendy alonso wb
    Mane haz moura mikhi
    Mirov kun zaha

    Mee neves tAA

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn’t have Mee first sub. I would have Neves ahead of him. And probably TAA

      1. Champions united
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Apart from bench
        Hows the team

        1. Andy Mac
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          All good!

    2. Bonus magnet
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      7.8/10

  3. No Salah
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Why is everyone thinking Mkhi is no longer nailed? One game on bench is enough to decide?

    Am I missing something?

    1. MTPockets
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Just that.

      • doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        He was never nailed. One of him, Ozil, Ramsey and Lacazette has to be benched

        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          ...or Aubameyang of course. 😉

          But if we take the n-word out of it, the OP has a good point. Emery did say before the Cardiff game that he would be using specific tactics for that game so his team could be more direct, in order to answer Cardiff's long-ball approach. Previously he has said that his objective is for Arsenal to control games through possession and that playing 2 strikers would be the exception rather than the rule.

          So, who knows what kind of formation he will use at Newcastle? Frankly, the current bullishness about Lacazette bewilders me a bit. People seem to think that a player that has started one game in four so far is now a surefire starter.

          1. doublyG
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            As an Arsenal fan I think Lacazette will play against weaker teams and benched against weaker teams

            1. Mysterion
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Schrödinger's Lacat

      • caldracula
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Was replaced by Laca with Auba moving out wide and apparently they looked pretty well going forward, many think Ozil should be dropped in favour of Mkhi but Ozil is there highest paid player, also mkhi has played 180 minutes of international football over the break where as Ozil hasn’t played at all. Forgive me if I’m wrong but this is what I think the concessions is

      • WVA
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This, i think he'll be back in the starting line up this gw

      • Tshelby
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I think some people trying to reason why they can replace Mkhi in their fantasy squads but it's wait and see for me this gw, I think he will start.

      • No Salah
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yes, just got him last week. I am giving it two more weeks before I finally decide have more clear information.

        It's regarding Arsenal formation I guess - but coach is not yet settled into any formation. I already have Obameyang and I am finding it difficult to find a more nailed Arsenal midfielder than Mkhi.

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Pedro is class but how nailed-on is he under Sarri? Could he be sometimes limited to a finisher role? Sarri is a fascinating fella. Part-time footballer to a top line coach.

      1. Andy Mac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I think he’s more nailed than Willian right now...good form

        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Good FPL form but reduced minutes since Hazard is back.

      2. MTPockets
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Not nailed but while he keeps scoring as starter/sub I don't care for 6.5m

        • Hotdogs for Tea
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          He is not nailed ... there is no ‘how nailed-on’ ... one is either nailed or not 🙂

        • Cok3y5murf
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          He will be this season’s Sterling.

        • Jam0sh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I guess he'll share gametime with Willian also in future

      3. caldracula
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        So Willian only played 65 minutes over the international break, how many minutes do you think Pedro will get over the next 2 games, my guess would be

        60 vs Cardiff
        30 vs West ham

        1. doublyG
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          70, 70

          1. doublyG
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Remember there is also PAOK in between and Liverpool in the league cup after the second so plenty of minutes for Willian, if he is indeed second choice

            1. caldracula
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Sorry I forgot about these, I guess we’ll have no idea who Sarri will about in the cup/league games, seems a bit too risky to bring him in.

              1. caldracula
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                Prefer*

              2. doublyG
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                Having watched Napoli play and seeing how he has wanted a creative and a direct winger pairing I think Pedro will be first choice. But I have no more evidence than that. I am a happy owner at the moment

                1. A.T
                  • 15 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  But he’s already been dropped for Willian

                2. caldracula
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  I think he’s great if you already own him, just thinking about bringing him in for Walcott, I think he’ll score well against Cardiff but have my doubts about him long term

                  1. A.T
                    • 15 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    I’ve had him from the start but I wouldn’t be bringing him in now. He’s in no way certain to start this weekend. If I had to guess I’d agree that he’ll end up first choice but second guessing managers isn’t a good idea in fpl. We need to be sure of our picks. The only reason he’s in my team is that I’ve got other problems to sort first.

                    1. caldracula
                      • 9 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Yeah I think he’s a risk but I think he could be a great shout this week and maybe the next, I feel a bit boring saving the FT although it may be the right move

                    2. doublyG
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      I think it's also the alternatives. At his price point the only player I'm very interested in is RIcharlison. Maybe waiting for him to be back is better. If your alternative is James Maddison (possibly the most overrated FPL asset of all time) then I'd go Pedro any day

        2. Tokosbobet88
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          me thinks the same too !!

        3. Do I Not Like Orange
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          FWIW I'm looking at bringing him in if Walcott is still a doubt at the weekend. He's a pretty low-risk punt with 2 great fixtures who I could then shift to Rich with minimal hassle or keep if he proves his worth.

          1. caldracula
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            I’ll probably to the same TBH

      4. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Annoying that Maddison went up - he's my Wally replacement if needs be.
        I lose 0.1 if Walcott drops, so do we think Walcott will drop before the pressers?

        1. caldracula
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Can never be sure, some players don’t seem to drop when they should (according to fpl statistics), going by their figures I would suggest he would be dropping tomorrow, so yes

          1. caldracula
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            By tomorrow I mean Friday AM, about 2.15 UK time I believe

        2. WVA
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Crazy how he suddenly shot up last night, prices do my head in

          1. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            I know - he looked way off when I checked mid-evening. Balls!

        3. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Walcott is hoping to play. Doesn't mean he will but I'll keep him this GW at least.

      5. Tokosbobet88
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        is Silva an option for the fixtures to come ?

        1. Do I Not Like Orange
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Which one?

        2. caldracula
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          David, yes

        3. caldracula
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I also think Bernado will do ok, I don’t rate Mahrez in this Man City team at the moment, I don’t think we’ll see much of Mahrez, similar to the minutes Sané and Bilva got when they first joined the club

      6. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Any Wolves fans have any thoughts of Dendocker taking anyone's position? Specifically Bennett's

        1. MTPockets
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Their forums suggest that's the risk, but Bennett playing well.

            1. doublyG
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              That's a shame. For owners worth keeping but too risky to waste a transfer to get him in

          • Tokosbobet88
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            he'll mostly come in at the cost of Bennett !!

          • Andy Mac
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            If you’re spending that money then go for Doherty or Jonny. Def nailed and same price

        2. DOGS
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          What yous guys think?

          McCarthy
          Mendy, Alonso, VVD, WB
          Salah, Sterling, Pedro, Maddison
          Kane, Ings

          Subs: Hennessey, Bennent, Billing, Success

          1. Dion D's Solo Shower
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Kane and Sterling are great differentials, but could backfire as well. You might go Sterling -> Hazard and then spend that money to upgrade your bench.
            Also, just curious, why pick McCarthy over Patricio?

          2. caldracula
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Lovely team bar Kane, just think he’s not had enough rest, Lukaku on form and also a great differential, also good fixtures.

        3. FatmanAndRobin
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Good to go? WC team - need some differentials..
          Want to push away in my mini leagues and everyone has Salah/Robertson etc..

          McCarthy/Patricio

          Alonso/Mendy/Holebas/Bennett/Cook

          Hazard/Mane/Maddison/Fraser/Hughes

          Aguero/Lukaku/Wilson

          1. Dion D's Solo Shower
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            I like it!
            You may need to worry about Fraser though.. But you could just bench him for this GW, it may not be too serious.
            But maybe consider Bennett -> AWB? I know everyone has him, but there's a reason why..

        4. Dion D's Solo Shower
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          How does this WC team look? Any suggestions?

          Patricio - Hennessey
          Alonso - Trippier - Mendy - AWB - Bennett
          Mané - Hazard - Gray - Pedro - Højbjerg
          Lacazette - Aguero - Wilson

          Should I consider Vert over Trippier to reduce the risk of rotation?
          And I'm thinking Pedro -> Lingard/Richarlison in GW 7.

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

          Any chance Aguero or Hazard gets rested on the weekend?

          1. Tokosbobet88
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Nope

            1. foreverton
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              So Aguero captain then

              1. Tokosbobet88
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                yes

          2. A.T
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Yes

          3. J T
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Hazard no
            Kun a small chance

          4. caldracula
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            I don’t think so

        6. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Keep seeing the question regarding how nailed a player may be ... there is no ‘how nailed-on’ or any degree of ‘nailedness’... one is either nailed or not

          1. A.T
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Yep and if the question needs to be asked then you already know the answer.

          2. MTPockets
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Who says a slang phrase only works in an absolute sense?

            • J T
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Yeah I see people saying “pretty nailed” I’m like.. uhh? Lol

            • HamezMace
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              I disagree to some extend, I'll try and give you an example.

              Players who are totally nailed - Kane, Lukaku. Both will play if fit to play of course, they are nailed because of how important they are to their teams, and how much better they are than the alternatives available. Llorente doesn't even play when Kane is injured, Poch would rather play Son/Alli as a false 9.

              Then you have players like Alonso, Aguero, who are certainly 'first choice' or what people here term 'pretty much nailed', and that is because although they are first choice, they have a history of injuries, or being rotated because of the nature of the position they play (more kM run over 90 minutes) and there is a player of decent quality available to play in there position.

          3. Strchld
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Which one will score most next 4 GWks.

            A) Mane and 4.5 defender

            B) DSilva and Trippier

            1. Tshelby
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              A, both DSilva and Trippier could be rested in those 4 GWks

              1. Strchld
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                And u think that Mane isnt rested?

                1. Tshelby
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Not sure but I think there is less chance that Mane will be rested

          4. melvinmbabazi
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Play TAA or sell Shaw to a 5.2m defender?

            1. Tokosbobet88
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              madness selling Shaw !!

            2. mogadishu
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Play TAA and keep Shaw, should be back in after Watford

              1. melvinmbabazi
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                cheers

          5. mogadishu
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Right, think I've cracked this WC lads. How is it?

            Hennessey
            Alonso Mendy Bennett
            Salah Hazard D Silva Maddison
            Aguero Wilson Ings

            Speroni Cedric AWB Billing

            1. aroyalshark
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Err the same as all the others

              Nice tho

            2. caldracula
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Nice

          6. QuintonFortune25
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            What are your thoughts on captains this week?

            I'm currently on Aguero at home to Fulham. He seems to be so much more reliable as a captain when at home and Fulham have been leaky. Could be in for another haul like against Huddersfield.

            Hazard also a potential captain, but can see Aguero scoring more.

            1. A.T
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Aguero easily the best pick imo.

              1. Tokosbobet88
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                go for KUN

            2. Dion D's Solo Shower
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              I'm going Aguero. You just know he'll punish you if you don't pick him.

            3. Andy'81
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Hazard for now but I've barely been paying any attention through the IB.

            4. Oven Glover
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Getting more and more tempted to captain Alonso.

              1. internal error
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                yep

            5. Tshelby
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Hazard for me amazing form. Looked really good yesterday don't have the same feeling with Aguero.

            6. J T
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Hazard because I bottled it last week and he stung me

            7. caldracula
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              No need to risk, Aguero

          7. Tokosbobet88
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            how nailed is Billing ?

            1. Goat
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Please refer to hotdogs for tea’s post above.

            2. Dion D's Solo Shower
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Looks a certain starter for the time being. If you're looking at nailed 4.5's you could check out Westwood of Burnley as well.

            3. caldracula
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Played every minute so far and scored in the last game, don’t see why he would be dropped now?

          8. Djemba-Djemba
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Any Wolves fans can tell me if they think Traore could start the next game? I quite like him as a player

            1. Andy Mac
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Don’t see Nuno changing his starting line up just yet. Reckon Costa will start and Traore will continue to be impact sub for now...

          9. michudagawd
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Ings or Jimenez on wildcard?

            1. Do I Not Like Orange
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              There was some talk of a Jimenez knock yesterday.

          10. mundian
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Who should start: Arnautovic or King?

            Also on the bench are Bissaka and Peltier.

            1. caldracula
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Tough one, don’t like either of them! Probably Arnie

          11. Kizza_10
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Any advice is welcome on how to improve this wildcard team.

            Hart
            Trippier Mendy Alonso Robertson
            Fraser Salah Hazard
            Mitrovic Aguero Wilson

            Subs: Hamer, Wan B, Billing, Hojberg,

            0.5 in the bank

            1. caldracula
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Remove hart for any other GK

              1. Ron_Swanson
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                yeah and that

            2. Tshelby
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Keep an eye on Fraser might be out this weekend.

            3. Ron_Swanson
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              plans to bring in Richarlison?

              I like the back line. I personally would be tempted to go Salah to Mane and then upgrade Fraser or Wilson, but each their own!

          12. Me Spurs
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Does zaha to Wilson this week allowing me to do neves to richarlison next week look a good move?

            1. caldracula
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Keep Zaha this week if fit and then re evaluate next week

          13. mcrayeps
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Which one better
            A) Hazard + D Silva + Mitrovic
            B) Pedro + Schurrle + Kane

            1. Tshelby
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              A for now imo

            2. caldracula
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              A, three of the main men against a rotation risk and burnt out Kane

            3. Andy Mac
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Totally A

          14. aroyalshark
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Dont like hart maybe patricio?
            but the rest looks nice. Maybe one of the defenders to shaw/holebas (watfords defensive numbers are insane!)

            1. aroyalshark
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Oh this was meant for kizza haha

          15. DOGS
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            McCarthy
            Mendy, Robbo, Alonso, WB
            Salah, Hazard, Maddison, Pedro
            Aguero, Ings

            Subs: Hennessy, Billing, Bennett, Kamara

            Any suggestions? 1.4 ITB

            1. Old Wulfrunian
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              save

            2. Bonus magnet
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              pedro -> pogba or moura

              at least have spurs or united cover than double chelsea mid

          16. doublyG
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            A) Transfer in Wilson this week
            B) Wait a week and transfer in Richarlison

            Both options would be to start in XI. Both being transferred in for bench fodders

            1. caldracula
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Could do both?

              1. doublyG
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                If only I had the money!

                1. caldracula
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  In that case I’d wait for Richarlison, looked great for Brazil

          17. Old Wulfrunian
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Good morning!
            Guaita
            Alonso AWB Mendy
            Salah Walcott Mkhi Kenedy
            Aguero King Firmino

            Foster Chilwell Holebas Romeu
            1ft 1.4itb

            a)Mkhi->DSilva
            b)Kenedy->Jota/Ghezzal
            c)Firmino->Laca
            d)Firmino+Kenedy->Lukaku/Vardy+McArthur
            e)Firmino+Mkhi->Lukaku/Vardy+Pedro
            f)save
            g)somethine else

            1. Andy Mac
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              I would def get rid of Kennedy and also play Chilwell over him or Holebas!

              Then I would go for E out of those options

          18. McSlu
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            A) moura, ings (3-5-2)
            B) pedro, deeney (3-4-3)

            Rest
            Pat (hamer)
            Shaw, mendy, alonso, AWB, bennet
            Haz, mane, dilva, høybjerg
            Kun, vardy

            1. McSlu
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Sry, 3-4-3 in both cases

            2. Andy Mac
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Pedro - Ings for me with the fixtures

          19. aroyalshark
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Walcott and mkhi to fraser and pogba for -4?

            I have the exact money otherwise id wait till next week and do it for free.

            1. Fpl Richie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              I have Pogba and would sell if I didn't have other fires, and Fraser is injured

            2. caldracula
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Not feeling them moves at all

            3. caldracula
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              I’d be looking to bring in Pedro and Maddison

            4. Andy Mac
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Nah - sideways and no better