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FPL Question Time – What to do about Salah, Spurs midfield and Arsenal attack

It’s a Fantasy Football Scout video content special on Question Time ahead of Gameweek 17.

We’ve put together another panel to answer the big discussion topics after an eventful Gameweek 16.

Mohamed Salah, Spurs midfielders and Arsenal attackers are top of the pile this week…

Who’s on the panel this week?

Joe – the host of our Scoutcast – plus many other weekly videos – and who sits 79th in our Career Hall of Fame, having recorded seven top 10,000 finishes in ten seasons of playing FPL (including an “OR” of 840 in 2013/14).

David – the editor of Fantasy Football Scout and a regular contributor to the official FPL Show, who spends much of his week looking at the underlying stats in our Members’ area. David has nailed all 16 captaincy picks this season and is now inside the top 10k after Gameweek 16.

Neale – the site’s deputy editor, who has mustered three top 5k overall ranks in FPL but who awaits his first top 1,000 finish after a last-ditch, Newcastle-United-in-1995/96-esque capitulation in the last two Gameweeks of 2017/18. Sold Mohamed Salah ahead of Gameweek 16…

Question 1 – Joe

Darrell: With so many big hitters getting into form and favourable upcoming fixtures too, is it still a viable strategy to get rid of Salah for these few tough congested fixtures to accommodate maybe two others?

Joe: “On Saturday’s Breakfast Club Mark asked me what Salah had to do at Bournemouth to convince me to keep him, after I admitted I was looking to ditch over Christmas in favour of another midfield heavyweight.

“I must admit the Egyptian’s hat-trick has certainly turned my head.

“This has shown that perhaps he is now capable of the sort of explosive returns that he produced regularly last season.

“While I’m not expecting another haul against Manchester United this weekend, he could very well deliver handsomely when he travels to Wolverhampton in Gameweek 18, and at home to Newcastle on Boxing Day.

“Over the last six Gameweeks the Magpies are the third worst team in terms of conceding shots in the box. Meanwhile, over the same time frame Wolves have failed to keep a clean sheet and shipped 10 goals.

“As a result, I’m likely to stick with him over the next three fixtures then re-assess ahead of Arsenal and Manchester City clashes in Gameweek 20 and 21 respectively. Over the last six Gameweeks City have conceded the fewest shots and the Arsenal defence has improved recently. Since Gameweek 11 the Gunners have earned a place among the five best defences in terms of shipping attempts in the penalty area.

“My fears that Salah is merely a good, not great option, have certainly subsided since Bournemouth, especially as he faces another two poor defences over his next three.”

Question 2 – David

RJ: Which Spurs midfielder should be a good cover for their favourable fixtures?

David: “A few weeks ago I would have said Christian Eriksen deserves to be considered the best Spurs midfield option but Son Heung-min is making a very strong case for himself.

“Even though he feels like the most likely to be rotated during the Christmas period, the South Korean has actually made more starts than Eriksen or Alli in the last four Gameweeks. He has featured from the beginning in every match from Gameweek 13 onwards. The fact that he has completed 90 minutes just once in that run does indicate that Mauricio Pochettino is keen to manage his minutes so he can continue using him.

“Accordingly, no player has had more goal attempts in that time than Son, and he also sits top of the league for shots on target too.

“Perhaps the main question over the attacker is whether we expect his run of heavy involvement in the team continues. With Pochettino we will never be completely certain, especially with Lucas Moura and Erik Lamela waiting in the wings.

Son’s recent form will have certainly gone a long way to cementing his place in the side. There is also the possibility that Spurs will make the most of him with the Asian Cup coming up in January, maybe preferring to rest the alternatives during the Christmas period so they can be fresh when he departs after Gameweek 21.

“For those of you looking for a more assured start, Eriksen is still worth considering though. The fact that he was benched in Gameweek 16 suggests he’s rested for the Christmas period and has historically been a key player for the side.

“With injury problems hovering over Kieran Trippier, Eriksen should be back at the heart of set piece responsibilities, which has proved his bread and butter over the last few seasons of FPL.

“Dele Alli is worth looking at too, as he could prove a bit of a differential. Over the last four Gameweeks he has a better minutes per chance created and touch in the penalty box than Son.”

Question 3 – Neale

MiNO: Who is the best “benchable” fifth midfielder available for under £5.5m to bring in over Christmas?

Neale: “There are playable budget fifth midfielders and then there are those who are born for bench duty.

“Robert Snodgrass (£5.3m) is perhaps the stand-out midfielder available in this price bracket, with the Scottish winger having both the form and the fixtures to underpin his case. West Ham sit top of our Season Ticker over the festive period and Snodgrass has started seven of the last eight fixtures for the Hammers, only missing one match through suspension. No midfielder has been involved in more goals or created as many chances as Snodgrass in the last three Gameweeks.

“Callum Paterson (£5.3m) is another eye-catching budget candidate but, even though he is in fine form, I wonder how long the “out of position” midfielder has up front, with Neil Warnock’s pressers in recent weeks dominated by talk of Kenneth Zohore’s return – currently scheduled for Gameweek 18.

“Paterson and Snodgrass are, of course, examples of budget midfielders that Fantasy managers might be loath to bench.

“The Tom Carrolls of this world are what we are after: genuine bench fodder options that are (hopefully) guaranteed gametime over Christmas and who can auto-sub in off our benches if the expected rotation happens to players in our starting XI.

“Victor Camarasa (£4.6m) is my own preference, with the Cardiff midfielder having started the last 15 games and now playing as a “number ten” behind Paterson. A taker of corners and, as confirmed by Warnock last week, now penalty kicks, he could even chip in with the odd attacking return but can at least be relied on for a good old “two-pointer” should his services be needed.

“Alex Pritchard (£4.8m) is another decent budget option who plays either “in the hole” or alongside the main striker – the Huddersfield midfielder has started the last ten matches and the Terriers have some appealing fixtures over the Christmas break. Pritchard has looked threatening in recent games (he’s had the same number of shots as Richarlison in the last six Gameweeks) and indeed should have scored at the Emirates on Saturday. I can see him picking up an overdue second attacking return of the season over the festive period.”

Question 4 – Joe

Pedro: What influences your transfers? And is it different for defenders, midfielders and forwards?

Joe: “Above all a transfer is a two way process. It is not just a case of bringing in a player you want, but also ditching a player that is not performing. As was seen this week, when Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah was ditched by some FPL managers, a transfer decision is as much about the player you are dumping as it is about the new recruit.

“With this in mind each week I look at my team position by position in terms of weaknesses. What are each player’s fixtures like? What is their form like? Are there players I don’t own with better upcoming games who are scoring more points?

“So for example this week I look at Gylfi Sigurdsson’s two tough games (mci, TOT) and his team mate Richarlison’s better form. Meanwhile, for a similar price West Ham’s Felipe Anderson has great fixtures until mid January and double digit points hauls in half of his last six matches. That transfer makes sense, with Richarlison added to my watchlist when the Toffees’ fixtures improve.

“Across all positions I look for players who have multiple routes to points.

“For defenders a clean sheet is key, but I want more. This is why I ignored Aymeric Laporte when his City team mate Benjamin Mendy was injured and opted instead for Lucas Digne. The Everton fullback is on some set pieces and his underlying statistics screamed attacking returns, while the Sky Blues defender looked to be merely a clean sheet man at best.

“In midfield the spread of bonus, assist and goal returns is key. Anderson certainly has this with five goals, an assist as well as bonus on four occasions over his last six run outs. Raheem Sterling’s 13 bonus, eight successful strikes and seven assists also make him a justifiable top target for non-owners like myself.

“The same applies to forwards, with Harry Kane a recent transfer for me with the Spurs man offering creativity as well as goal scoring to his locker this season.

“Across all of these decisions there are other criteria that I add to the mix. Underlying statistics are extremely useful, but should not be used exclusively.

“The eye test can help as well, but once again, used alongside other factors.

“Here’s an example of a poor transfer, based solely on the eye test, instead of on a variety of factors. A few seasons back I was so impressed with Eden Hazard’s big haul against Everton that I transferred him in as the final whistle blew. He blanked for the next few games, something that was predictable if I’d have taken time to look at the underlying statistics of his upcoming opponents.

“Perhaps the 67,000 new Salah owners this week are making the same mistake I did with Hazard.”

Question 5 – David

Mikess: What to do with Lacazette? Crazy to ditch after just the one Gameweek?

David: “I think it’s worth exercising some patience with Alexandre Lacazette, even if he disappointed in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Huddersfield.

“The biggest concern over the Frenchman is, of course, whether he will start matches or indeed finish them, substituted at half-time in Gameweek 16. That’s an understandable reason to be worried about Lacazette as I think it would be fair to say that Unai Emery doesn’t know his best XI yet.

“While he has suffered in terms of involvement in the last few weeks, in the aftermath of a minor injury, we must remember that he started every match between Gameweek 4 and 12, so Emery clearly values him. While he is more of a rotation threat than the likes of Aleksandar Mitrovic, Raul Jimenez or Chicharito, he still has the potential for points.

“Huddersfield came to the Emirates boasting solid enough defensive statistics in their four previous matches, but the same cannot be said for Arsenal’s next few opponents.

“Southampton are something of an unknown under new manager Ralph Hasenhuttle. Defensive improvements will almost certainly be high on his list of priorities but whether he has the personnel to achieve that remains to be seen.

“Either way, it seems likely that a very attacking Arsenal side can take advantage of a team in transition.

“After that it’s everybody’s favourite fixture in FPL this season, a home match against Burnley. We’ve said it enough times now in 2018/19, but the Clarets will give Arsenal plenty of opportunities for attacking returns.

“Brighton, Liverpool and Fulham are the three opponents after that, two of them offering potential for goals too.

“We know that the fixtures are there for Arsenal so I think it’s worth waiting around to see if Lacazette has the chance to play them. Maybe after Gameweek 17 or 18 is the time to make a final decision on him if he’s not been involved as much as we’d like.”

Question 6 – Neale

Adam Ramskill: Is Eden Hazard “essential” for the Christmas period?

Neale: “I must admit, Hazard is someone who I’m nervous about not owning over Christmas. There has been so much talk of Spurs and Arsenal’s fixture swing that Chelsea’s own enticing run over the next six Gameweeks (bri, LEI, wat, cry, SOU, NEW) has almost been overlooked.

“As a recent seller, there was an inevitability about his two assists in the win over Manchester City. I have to say, though, that I’d be happy for him to stay as the spearhead of the Chelsea attack over the festive period if I’m to remain without his services. I didn’t think he was much of a goal threat on Saturday and, while much, much easier tests await than the one that Pep Guardiola’s troops gave Chelsea at the Bridge, we have been burned before by his lack of Fantasy returns when “out of position” up front.

“Maurizio Sarri said he would use Hazard as a false nine again in “some matches”, but I suspect this might be a tactic he saves for encounters with fellow big six clubs.

“In the four Gameweeks preceding the last one, Hazard was top among FPL midfielders for both attempts on goal and chances created: if he’s back on the left wing, he’s a menace.

“To counter that argument, of course, it could be said that Chelsea don’t possess a convincing striker who can regularly convert those key passes into assists. Over half of Hazard’s 14 most-recent shots (the number he has attempted in the last six Gameweeks) have been from outside the box, too.

“Like most premium assets I suspect he’ll get a rest in one of the four fixtures that Chelsea play in Gameweeks 18-21, but that’s certainly not a reason to dodge him; as usual, a strong bench is the obvious answer to any rotation fears.

“Having just wildcarded, I’ll be going without Hazard over Christmas as I keep faith with the rejigged squad I’ve assembled.

“He is, however, one of only two players (the other being Mohamed Salah) who will be giving me sleepless nights over the coming month.”

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543 Comments Post a Comment
  1. WVA
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Trent benched again at the weekend then, FFS

    1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yep. Looks probable

    2. Richd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He had his rest. 1 game off and then a shorter game the game before.

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        If anything it shows he’s first choice.

        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          This.. How much rest does one person need

          1. jdp219
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            I wonder this all the time. I'm closing in on 38 and out of shape, and I'd play everyday if I had the opportunity. I'd like to think a 20 year-old could muster the same.

          2. diesel001
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Klopp thinks TAA is weak - both mentally and physically. That is why he keeps being rested and why Klopp keeps pointing out he is 'young and will go through bad periods as he is still learning'.

        2. DMP
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          This.

    3. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Nah

    4. Sharkytect
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Can't keep rotating; not good for consistency

    5. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Someone has to start v Burnley mate.

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Nathaniel Clyne is back!

  2. balint84
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Why was Sane benched early last weekend? Was he poor?

    1. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      😆

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Poor mainly. Lazy for the 1st goal and if he could use his right foot, would have scored.

    3. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bollock

    4. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Was bad but it was a dumb change by Pep. Jesus was garbo

    5. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Pep annoyed how many times Kante ran past him....however what he bought on was worse. Sane back to destroy Everton both him and Pep will let loose

  3. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Moura needs to F off. High chance he starts vs Burnley and Son benched.

    1. balint84
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      let alone Lamela comes back

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Starts, benches Son and makes Kane useless 😆

      1. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Indeed. All that at once.

  4. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Spurs team to play Burnley?

    Lloris; KWP, Foyth, Alderweireld, Davies; Dier, Sissoko; Lamela, Moura, N'Koudou; Llorente,

    If the second team can beat Leicester away then they can beat Burnley at home. Then they can play the first team in the EFL QF (v Arsenal) and over the Christmas schedule. Rest everyone again in the FA Cup

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Why bother playing Lloris?

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, if I were Poch I'd play Gazz too.

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      That's mischief making.

    3. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      /s

    4. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Poch is cute.
      He should focus on the league and shouldnt have bothered abt this Barca game. They wont qualify if PSV doesnt win in Milan anyway.

      He is compromising the win vs Burnley.

  5. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone interested in Llorente?

    I mean, someone has to start against Burnley right?

    1. Mysterion
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Scraping the underside of the barrel 😛

    2. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Tbh even if Llorente was nailed on to play full 90 the next three games I still wouldn't go near him

  6. Junior ⚽
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Ideally what would you like your defence to be over Christmas?

    Doherty / Robertson / AWB seem to be fairly template but the other 2 seem to vary.

    Schindler at 4.3m looks a decent option to come off the bench or play the odd game.

    1. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Carlos - Ferdinand - Cannavoro - Maldini

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Get Vidic in there

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Nah - far too slow. Remember Torres?

    2. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Alonso season keeper

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Fixtures look great too

    3. Ohh1454
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I have the three template , brought in Schindler yesterday and also have alonso

    4. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bellerin or Kola, or Trippier if he’s ok.

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

    AJ and Eddie regretting not taking on Wilder now. Will look a bit of a prat when he has tonight Dillian or Pulev in April...

    1. Dannyb
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Someone has to fight Burnley mate.

  8. Pranav Santhosh
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What is considered a good end of season rank/what rank are you aiming for?

    1. Pranav Santhosh
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Also do you guys aim for a certain rank for example top 50k or a percentage top 1%

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Top 10K is the normal standard. Top 50K is the lazy one.

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          That may have been true when users of this site had a massive advantage but not now as the masses are being spoon fed

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Plenty here still manage each season regardless of the growing numbers and spoon feeding.

            1. Wild Rover
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              That doesn’t mean it’s not a lot harder to get into the top 10k

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 3 months ago

                Compared to earlier this decade, sure.
                The number of serious players hasn't grown that much. The same 50K+ finish in the top 100K each season.

          2. Pranav Santhosh
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            From the official fpl site?

        2. Pranav Santhosh
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Do you think top 50k is a common aim or do you think top 100k is more common. I’d say top 10k is the most common

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Probably 10% of your current rank.

    3. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Top 5k.

    4. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Aiming for rank 1 , wont be sad if i finish in the top 10k

    5. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Inside 10k is the aim at the start of each season.

    6. Marlen R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I hope to beat my previous highs. Always aiming for top 1000. Anything under 5K would be a happy finish. Anything over 20K and I'm kicking myself.

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        great history there!!!

    7. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      my aim every year is top 100k, been playing since 06b& finished outside it twice only which i'm happy with. struggled last year but finished strong.

      doing good at the mo so now my aim is 4 digit finish

    8. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Admittedly didn't do much managing in my first few years of FPL. Now that I'm paying much more attention, I shoot for 50k.

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        So, the lazy level, I guess.

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

      Top 10,000 normally, but thanks to some good luck I'm working my way towards 1st.

    10. CROCosta
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      my first year playing, aiming for top 20k, currently 51k so not too shabby

  9. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Thats the Son transfer being put on hold then.. Surely no way he starts that considering everyone else has had a rest and he hasn't. Poch always talks up rotation as well.

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Could be the possibility that he starts at the weekend and has a midweek rest though.

    2. ESilva23
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yep yep, I didn't bring him in last week thinking he'd rest for tonight's game and now I'm all flustered about it haha

  10. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What are people talking about here? This is Tuesday, enough rest till the weekend. Unless injured, surely the chance to play for in-form players is good? Am I missing something?

  11. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Which do you think guys?

    Silva and Richarlison to:

    A) Sterling & Kante/Torreira
    B) Hazard & Snodgrass
    C) Alli & Anderson
    D) Eriksen & Anderson
    E) Alli & B.Silva
    F) Eriksen & B.Silva
    G) Other?

    1. Junior ⚽
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      b

    2. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Too many options. Going for a lie down.

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Think you need Anderson with form and fixtures-I like C

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Me too, Feel like Alli is about to hit form.

    4. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

    5. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      C

  12. Ohh1454
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Gotta feeling Spurs will beat Barcelona, going 1-0 Kane 88'

    1. Art Vandelay
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I can see Spurs winning, but 1-0 seems unlikely. Spurs look very open without Dier in MF and I would be very surprised if they don't concede. Should be an exciting game.

      1. Ohh1454
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Ya as a Spurs fan very excited for it

    2. Regin
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Then Messi will score a to in 90 minutes and knockout Spurs.

      1. Regin
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Free kick

  13. Mysterion
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    https://i.redd.it/iuhlcp58ym321.jpg this group is mental

    1. ESilva23
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      That hurt my head

  14. ChadW98
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    If you were on a WC, would you include Digne or wait 2 weeks?

    1. Regin
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Wait 2 weeks

    2. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      wait

  15. Regin
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Keep a double clean sheet in UCL fantasy! Naldo and faehrmann keeping a cs for me for Schalke.

    1. Mysterion
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Porto are full of fantasy gold too... Telles and Marega set and forget!

  16. Man Chest Hair United
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Best defender up to 4.4

    A Balbuena
    B Schindler
    C Kiko

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      AWB

      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Already own sorry should have stated that

    2. DMP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kiko. West Ham defence sucks.

  17. @fpl_phenom
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fabianski
    Kola TAA Doherty
    Salah Haz Sane Torreira
    Kane Lacazette Jiminez
    --------------------------------------------
    Button Bennet WanB Obiang

    GTG?

    1. DMP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Gtg.

  18. balint84
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hazard, Sane or Eriksen is more preferable in December?

    1. DMP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Haz.

  19. DMP
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    For Christmas rotation. 1.1 Itb

    Fab
    Alonso TAA Laporte Robbo
    Salah Sterling Richa
    Kane Wilson Jimenez

    Murphy Bennett Obiang.

    A) Obiang -> Snoddy
    B) Bennet -> Kolasinac
    C) Save.

    1. Ray In Bruges.
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I like A

      1. DMP
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Me too. Solves me the Obiang problem. Might play him first team when needed, like this GW, with Richa facing City.

    2. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I like A too but who would you drop this week?

  20. Wolfenix
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Gents, I'm playing a draft league and need to ditch Bernard... would go for:
    A) Brooks
    B) Paterson
    C) Kamara
    D) Mata
    as possible replacement. Price is not a factor, and I wish there were better options available!

    1. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. DMP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Brooks.

      Paterson place is at risk.

      Mata plays pool and rotation risk.

      Kamara, sucks.

  21. Ray In Bruges.
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fabianski (Patricio)
    Alonso Doherty TAA Laporte (AWB)
    Salah Fraser Hazard (Richarlison, Stephens)
    Mitrovic Auba Wilson

    Any suggested changes here?

    1. DMP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Gtg. Help up, please.

  22. thischarmingman
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Wrong to consider wasting a FT this wg? Couldnt decide on a transfer or wc last gw so now I'm on 2ft and 0.2 banked with this team:

    Patrício
    Robertson, Alonso, Digne, Doherty
    Felipe Anderson, Hazard, Salah, Richarlison
    Jiménez, Kane

    Hamer, Wan-Bissaka, Kamara, Fraser

    OK to waste a FT here? Or do something like Fraser> Torreira or *gasp* Salah > Sterling? No city scares me a bit. Would also want fabi instead of patricio, but it looks like the wrong gw for it.

  23. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    RMWCT, if you don't mind. Thank you.

    Fab
    Robbo, Doherty, Alonso
    Sterling, Hazard, Anderson, Bilva, Fraser
    Kane, Wilson
    Bench: Steele; Kamara, AWB, Balbuena

  24. Front 442
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What to do GW17

    Fab/Hamer
    Robertson/Doherty/Delph/AWB/Duffy*
    Salah/Hazard/Rich/Fraser/Kayal
    Kane/Jiminez/Wilson*

    1ft 1.0m itb

    a)Rich>F.Anderson
    b)Kayal>Snodgrass
    c)Hazard>Sterling
    d)Jiminez>Chica
    e)Delph>Kolasinac
    f)Duffy>Kolasinac
    g)Hazard>Son/Eriksen
    h)save

    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B is for Benching headache

      1. Front 442
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Agreed but as you know a good bench is essential right now.
        So many options and permutations!

      2. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        you need a good bench this time of year

  25. @fpl_phenom
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Clyne @ £4.6M ?

    he was reportedly in contention for a return..... any info on him?