Scout Notes

Consistent Sané can challenge Sterling for FPL popularity

The Manchester City midfield saga took another interesting turn as Everton were defeated 3-1 on Saturday lunch-time.

With the Christmas period looming large, Fantasy Premier League managers will be keeping a keen eye on Pep Guardiola’s rotation policy to identify the best options.

We’ve had a look at the so-called ‘Roulette’ in this latest Scout Notes article and all the other Fantasy talking points.

Manchester City 3-1 Everton

Goals: Gabriel Jesus x2 (£10.1m), Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) | Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£5.3m)

Assists: Leroy Sané x2 (£9.6m), Fernandinho (£5.4m) | Lucas Digne (£4.9m)

Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) gave his owners a rollercoaster of an afternoon as Manchester City ran out 3-1 winners over Everton. He was benched for the second time in the last three Gameweeks, but surprisingly made his first substitute’s appearance of the season in the 66th minute. That may have been of concern initially, with fears of a one-point cameo, but Sterling scored with his first touch, taking his goal tally for the season to nine and securing a six-point haul for Gameweek 17.

“It’s important for Raheem to score goals, but these young players can improve, that’s the only way they can move forward. For them, if it’s enough then it will not be enough.” – Pep Guardiola

Despite bailing his owners out, the fact that he missed out on the starting line-up again could begin to count against his appeal. With the festive fixtures coming at an increasing pace, and with reinforcements now present on the City bench, it seems highly unlikely that Sterling will play every match. Given that security of starts is a golden rule for many Fantasy managers over Christmas, some might eventually consider looking elsewhere. That said, he should start the Gameweek 18 visit of Crystal Palace to the Etihad Stadium given the 66 minutes of rest he was afforded against Everton, so his popularity should remain at a high level for now.

“Everyone deserves to play, everyone wants to play. I miss Raheem but everyone has to play. I try to move the squad so everyone is involved. If we win something this season it will be because of everyone’s efforts.” – Pep Guardiola

Leroy Sané (£9.6m) could be the one to turn to when looking for reliable Manchester City options as he strung together his fifth consecutive Premier League start. In that time, Sterling has been benched twice, which means the German has outscored him by 42 points to 33. In fact, Sané has attacking returns in all but one of his starts this season, demonstrating a remarkable consistency. Considering that he is exactly £2m cheaper than his English colleague, he does offer greater spending elsewhere. If he does get rested at all in the coming weeks, owning him over Sterling could potentially allow superior replacements coming off the bench too.

Given that he missed the opening portion of the campaign and has little competition for his place, Sané may play more minutes than Sterling over Christmas. The fact that he was withdrawn just after the hour-mark, with two assists under his belt, bodes well for his owners as it appears Guardiola was managing his minutes for the next league match.

“Today Leroy in the second half was more tired, the last game was so tough and he played incredible. I want to give confidence to Leroy after his two goals and a good performance, but I felt from the beginning he was a little bit more tired, but that’s normal, we’re demanding a lot from these guys.” – Pep Guardiola

Prior to the match, Guardiola bemoaned his lack of options in the squad. However, anyone would be hard-pressed to agree with his sentiments after Gameweek 17. Not only did he have sufficient personnel to name Sterling among the substitutes, Sergio Aguero (£11.2m) and Kevin de Bruyne (£9.7m) were also alongside him. The latter came on in the closing stages to present another FPL option during the festive period.

“We need everyone. Danilo and Sergio Aguero are coming back for other games – next Tuesday, there is another one. We need all the players. Sterling deserved to play because of Hoffenheim. But of course, we can improve and do better.” – Pep Guardiola

Aguero did not make it onto the pitch but should be involved again very soon. However, continuing on the theme of busy schedules and heavy rotation, the Argentinian will almost certainly share minutes with Gabriel Jesus (£10.1m) over Christmas. Aguero was the clear favourite earlier in the campaign but it was a man of the match performance from Jesus against Everton to stake his claim for a place in the side. He scored twice, adding to his two assists in City’s last five Premier League matches.

“Gabriel Jesus is so important. Strikers need to score goals. The difference today was that he scored as he was in better positions. It’s so good for him and our team. His performance was so valuable. He settled so well from the beginning – but it is much better his family is here and strikers need to score goals. He scored two nice goals that will be important for him.” – Pep Guardiola

“My confidence is back because my family is here with me. They help me a lot. It is easy for me because they are everything. I need my family in this moment.” – Gabriel Jesus

Interestingly, it was another outing in which Manchester City did not look particularly comfortable at the back. Dominic Calvert-Lewin‘s (£5.3m) second-half goal ensured that the defending champions are without a clean sheet in the Premier League since Gameweek 13. Five successive matches without a shut-out seriously call into question the value of investing in the Manchester City defence, especially with Christmas looming large. Premium goalkeeper Ederson (£5.8m) has struggled to justify his lofty price-tag of late while Aymeric Laporte (£6.1m) remains the only real nailed-on defender.

In the first-half especially, Everton were able to regularly hold possession in the final third with composure. It was remiscent of Bournemouth’s period of pressure at the Etihad in Gameweek 14 which led to their equaliser. When the Cherries pulled that off it was the first time that City had been troubled at home, but they are looking more vulnerable now with Everton now repeating the feat to a greater extent.

Lucas Digne (£4.9m) in particular caused Kyle Walker (£6.5m) problems in the first 45 minutes showing that he can be creative against even City. Most of the Frenchman’s owners had benched him, for obvious reasons, but his performance at the Etihad continues to prove the value he can offer. It was him who provided the assist for Calvert-Lewin’s goal and he could have had another if Richarlison (£7.1m) had his shooting boots early-on. Digne made a run around the back playing a great ball to the back post, where an approaching unmarked Richarlison blazed high and wide. The former Watford man really should have at least hit the target.

“Until they scored the first goal, the game was within what we expected and planned. They did not shoot once. The biggest chance until that moment was Richarlison’s chance, a big, big chance. After that, it changed. We knew they had the quality to command the match. We had to be almost perfect in our defensive organisation.” – Marco Silva

Richarlison could easily have left the match with two goals to his name had he been more accurate. He was deployed on the right of attacking midfield at the Etihad Stadium, Calvert-Lewin selected to lead the line, although the Brazilian was moved to the left after half-time. Subsequent to missing that first-half chance, Richarlison fired a great second-half chance over too when Everton hit their hosts on the counter-attack. While his spurned opportunities may have frustrated his owners, the fact that he was able to get in the right positions to take them on, even against Manchester City, bodes well for further attacking returns.

Theo Walcott (£6.2m) was the man who was left out to allow Calvert-Lewin into the side. Marco Silva went with a 3-4-3 formation for the first 55 minutes although he may be unlikely to use it too often in the future. Yerry Mina (£5.4m) seemed especially uncomfortable in his role, giving the ball away on several occasions as he attempted to play out from the back. City’s first goal originated from one of these mistakes.

Everton reverted to a 4-4-2 in the 56th minute, using Ademola Lookman (£5.1m) at right-back in Seamus Coleman‘s (£5.2m) place, putting Walcott on the right wing and pushing Richarlison up front alongside Calvert-Lewin.

Manchester City XI (4-3-3): Ederson; Delph, Otamendi, Laporte, Walker; Güdogan, Fernandinho, B Silva; Sané (Sterling 66′), Jesus, Mahrez.

Everton XI (3-4-3): Pickford; Mina, Keane, Zouma; Digne, Gomes, Sigurdsson (Davies 80′), Coleman (Walcott 56′); Bernard (Lookman 56′), Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison.

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2,368 Comments Post a Comment
  1. james 101
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fab Pat
    WanB Doherty Kola Coleman £3.9
    Salah Sterling Filipe Sane Masuaku
    Kane Wilson Jiminez

    Considering losing coleman, but not sure who to bring in. (£5.5m max).

    Recommendations?

    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      TAA/Lovren/Digne/Stones

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Is TAA coming back soon?

        Digne is a bit sideways, but is doing well.

        1. Olivier Bernards watch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          i think he's 50/50 for tomorrow, if memory serves. definitely fantastic value long term

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

      Digne

    3. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Digne but maybe wait a week

  2. Olivier Bernards watch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    was surprised to get a red arrow after 37 today. Reasonable to expect a significant green arrow tomorrow with Auba (c), Alonso and Robbo to come? Currently around 9.7k

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      nah. Most everyone in top 50K has those 3 players. Maybe a tiny rise

      1. Olivier Bernards watch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        ugh, annoying. i don't really understand how everyone did so well today: i felt like i had most of the good scores (sane, sterling, doherty, jimenez)

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

          Plenty have those 4 + Kane(c)

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

            + Fab

          2. Olivier Bernards watch
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            man this game is so damn hard. might just go back to chess

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

      It all depends on Auba really. Hazard and Salah can still hurt you I would say mate

    3. Dank Squid
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I felt the same way. 35 plus AWB if TAA doesn´t feature, plus 4 to play (I also have Alonso and Robbo). I usually know whether I´m on a red or green after the first day, wasn´t the case now ...

  3. Andy Mac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    57 with Kola, Auba and David Luiz still to play. Guess I should be happy with that for now! About time I didn’t have a mare week...... 🙂

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

      That is good!

      I am at 54 (-4) with still Alonso, Robertson, Kolasinac and Hazard to play. Green arrow.

      Good luck for tomorrow’s games mates

      1. Andy Mac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        That’s sweet!! You’re definitely smashing it this week!! Good luck to you too King! 🙂

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

          I am positively surprised, yes ahah. Currently at 5k overall, it is a green arrow for me today.

          Ironically, I hope Salah doesn’t score too much tomorrow ahah.

          Cheers!

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

          Lets hope for a Kola haul mate!

  4. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    0.0itb
    Yedlin, TAA both most likely out next week
    AWB vs City, Doherty vs Pool,
    Kola vs Burnley the only decent fixture

    So do I do Yedlin to someone else 4.5 or less - can't see anyone that fits.
    OR
    TAA > Digne vs Spurs but then a very good run of fixtures, but doesn't help this week or
    TAA > Holebas vs WHam - mixed fixtures

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

      TAA to Luiz if you haven’t got him

    2. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      why won't Yedlin play?

  5. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I have 27 more points than rival. In terms of differentials, I have Hazard and Kola, he has Salah, Auba and Laca.

    Am I good to win this head-to-head GW?

    Cheers

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

      you lost already mate 🙂

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

        kidding 🙂
        great opportunity to win 🙂
        but who knows what will happen tom. 🙂
        but it's 75% to 25% for you 🙂
        goodluck mate

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

          Cheers mate!

          Thank you!

          Hope you are right. I am at 5k overall and winning at ML with allow me to keep 1st place, so really really hoping Auba Laca and Salah do not get crazy tomorrow

    2. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I reckon you’re looking good!!

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

        Cheers mate!

  6. AFC49
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Patricio
    Doherty, Laporte, Alonso
    Salah, Sané, Richarlison, Snodgrass
    Kane, Wilson, Jimenez

    Button, Digne, AWB, Højbjerg

    1FT, 1.8 ITB

    A.) Patricio > Fabianski
    B.) Kane > Auba
    C.) Laporte > Robbo
    D.) Save

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Save looks decent. Robbo always good to own though now that CL is done till the new year

      1. AFC49
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Was thinking A this week and C the week after tbh

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

    Evening chaps

    Ryan/ Button
    Robbo, AWB, Coleman, Doc, Le March
    Salah, Sterling, Rich, Fraser, Hojb
    Kane, Mitro, Chic

    Bit disillusioned with my team and kind looking forward to a revamp in January but till then.

    Any suggestions for next GW?

    1FT and £0.7m ITB

    1. Super Silva Haze
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I have Mitro bit feel as if Fulham are not scoring any goals anytime soon, Plus he is 1 yellow away from suspension. I am thinking of shipping him for Jiminez.

      1. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah. He's offering very little tbf

        1. Super Silva Haze
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Jimenez has tough fixtures though, Will see how it goes.

  8. Super Silva Haze
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Can someone please tell me Wtf happened to Hennessey. I was so lucky to have Pat as 2nd Keeper. But have no idea what he was not even in sqaud?

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

      Training injury.

      1. Super Silva Haze
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Do you know if it's serious ?

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

          Hodgson says Palace were without Hennessey due to a late injury in training. "We didn’t know about losing the goalkeeper until yesterday. I thought Guaita did very well with very little preparation. We had to dig in to get the clean sheet, and all credit to the back four." #CPFC

          1. Super Silva Haze
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Spot on TM mate. Thank you.

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

      Can't you use google?

      1. Super Silva Haze
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        What's Google?

  9. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Brought Mahrez in for a 1 week punt cause id wc but fixtures not looking too bad for next week tbh
    .. hmmmm

  10. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Now you hope Laca starts tomz

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      bad week ?

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        44 with 4 left. nah

  11. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    on wc. this is a tough one imo

    A Luiz / Snodgrass / Eriksen

    B Alonso / Anderson / Richa

    thanks 🙂

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        thanks

    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B, just.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        cheers

    3. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely B

    4. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Toughie but I think B outscores A. Boils down to Eriksen vs Rich as Anderson and Alonso are clearly the upgrades on the other two. Just think Rich is more nailed than Eriksen and will likely match scoring overall. Good luck!

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

      B

    6. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      thanks all will go b 🙂

    7. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Save the extra cash and go B with Luiz

    8. Dank Squid
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

    9. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

  12. Andy Mac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Is Rondon a viable option now?? Considering just one of Kane/Auba instead of both and playing 3-5-2 with Hazard in for a cheapie.....thoughts guys?

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'd like to say he's a trap but he seems to keep point scoring which is all you can ask for..

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        newcastle fixtures are gettinb tougher

        1. Andy Mac
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Hadn’t looked at their fixtures tbf. Cheers for heads up!

    2. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      i think he's a solid option. focal point of all of our attacking play these days, and is looking a bit more like the player west brom thought they were getting when they bought him. also taking some free kicks and stuff now (hit the bar from one last week)

      1. Andy Mac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate and I know about his free kick last week, I saw it!!! 🙂

  13. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else already taken a -4

    I love this game 😉

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Saving transfer

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

      i'm in an odd place... no transfer or else WC 🙂

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        On for another very nice score then bud

        Nice work

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

          😉

    3. EgyptianKing
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Ahah not yet!

      What were your transfers, if you allow me the question?

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Henny + success > fab + chicharito (-4)

    4. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Every week pretty much!!

  14. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Luckily the average is a lot lower

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

    TM, was the next round of the FFS cup (open to all) draw announced?

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

      Article out in the morning.

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

        😉

  16. LD
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Double up on whu attack too much?

    1. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I have seen some triple ups.

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

      not too much. many have (Hernandez & Anderson for me)

    3. EgyptianKing
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      With those fixtures and good form, it may work I would say.

      Anderson + Snoddy seem good

  17. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Any defenders worth having 4.5m or less?

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

      Considering Schindler. AWB & Bennett the other obvious ones.

  18. Super Silva Haze
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Ok Chaps so what would you do here with 2fts.

    Patricio
    Alonso Robertson D.Luiz
    Hazard Salah Fraser Paterson
    Kane Wilson Mitrovic

    Hennessey Holebas WB Musuaku

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      tough. team isn't too bad.

    2. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      looks very solid, and hard to see an obviously good transfer. Maybe replace hennesey? I think his place may now be at risk after the new keeper did well

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

      Fraser to Snodgrass

    4. GoonSquad
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Downgrade Mitro and upgrade Fraser or Wilson.

  19. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Evening all. Hope today's games were kind enough to ye (despite Kane's relative fail)

    Any early thoughts? With 1FT 0.2ITB, I'm thinking roll the FT at this point...

    Fabianski - Hamer
    Alonso Robertson Doherty/Digne - AWB
    Hazard Sane Anderson Fraser - Diangana
    Kane Auba Jimenez

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah. I'd save

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

      save also

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

      Roll it

  20. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling is a proper headache isn't he. Not starting is a BIG concern even if he's getting some points from the bench. Seriously considering Sane now but just know as soon as I bring him in he'll be benched instantly for Sterling.

    The life and times of a fantasy player.

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

      leave sterling
      set and forget
      to get the best from him when he gets the 18 and 20 points a game 🙂

    2. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Keep him imo, not like he will not start too many games tbh, and he will keep on getting points with the form he is in.

    3. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Pretty much how it goes. May as well just pick an option and stick to it unless injury forces your hand. I've done that with Sane myself, got him in to replace David Silva this week

    4. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Ive got them both and worth it despite rotation

      1. Rage Against The Raheem
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        This, will get you a lot of Cities attacking returns.

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

      He is my captain next GW

    6. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      You have to have 2, City are worth it. I went for the first 14 GWs with just 60-minute Sergio & it never felt like enough. Get Sterling & Sane & a good bench player, you won't regret it.

  21. Totti
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    when the first wildcard will expire?
    before gameweek 19 or gameweek 20?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      before 20

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

        so before gameweek 20 i could activate it?
        this mean will expire on 1 jan before deadline?

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          29/12 at 1400 is deadline

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

          GW20 deadline.

    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      last you'll be able to activate it for is GW21, as that is the one that begins Jan1 i think.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        mmh you sure ???

        1. Top Lad Dakes.
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          im confused. GW20 begins Dec29, whilst GW21 begins Jan1. So surely on Dec30/31 you could activate wildcard to make changes for GW21?

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

            Before Dec 29 14:00

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

        r u sure from this?

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          from website : Once during the first half of the season – between Gameweek 1 and 29 December, and once during the second half of the season.

  22. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    one last question for the road 🙂

    on wc

    Shall i keep jimenez or chicha (planning auba and aguero up front) ?

    Will probably have anderson in midfield

    thanks a lot

    1. BUZZBOMB
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      If I was WC this week, Id be going Jim or Wilson at that pricepoint for 3rd striker. If you've any value in Jim, Id ride it.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        cheers

    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      keep jimmy, imo

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

    I've Had Fraser all season and Wilson since GW4. Given their form I've looked at them as season keepers but am starting to wonder if I can carry both through some very tricky fixtures. If I do sell one after Brighton it will probably be Fraser. What are other owners doing, keeping or selling ?

    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      right now i think i'll probly keep. they have been offering such excellent value it would take a major regression for selling to make sense. plus wilson proved to be pretty resistant to tough fixtures in the last few weeks

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

      i'll keep wilosn and fraser till next gameweek and then thinking on my wildcardmto ditch fraser and leave wilson 🙂

    3. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I have Fraser and think I’m keeping.

    4. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I have Fraser only, and selling for Snoddy/Deulo with their fixtures is tempting obviously but at this point I think I'll keep

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

      Did Wilson to Jiminez which worked out pretty well

  24. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hi guys, what to do with this lot?

    Patrício (Hamer)
    Robertson, Laporte, Alonso, (Doherty, Bennett)
    Anderson, Sané, Son, Fraser (Billing)
    Auba, Kane, Chico

    Patrício to Flappyhandski?

  25. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    For Mitro:

    A) Vardy
    B)Firmino

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Keep Mitro

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

        Did you see Fulham playing today?

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

      B
      Actually none of them
      Maybe Rashford

    3. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Keep for the next few games I would say

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

    Anyone targeting Man UTD players?
    Who is more nailed for the busy period?

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I wish I could bring myself to get a MUN player with their fixtures but they don't inspire me with confidence...

    2. Samwise the Brave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Never target UTD players under Jose

  27. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    For next 4-5 Gws ?

    Snoddy or Chicha
    Sterling or Salah

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

      Snoddy
      Salah will play all games

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        True!

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

      Snoddy, Salah

    3. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Snod and Sterling

  28. rokonto
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Do we reckon Sterling will play in the league cup midweek?

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

      I'm not doing any transfer before that game

    2. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Knowing pep, he is going to play Sane Kun Sterling in the Cup watch

  29. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I will play WC in 2 weeks, so what would you do to this team? Any 2 week punts out there? 1.6itb & 1FT

    Fab
    Bellerin-Kolasinac-Doherty
    Sterling-Sane-Hazard-Paterson
    Kane-Jiménez

    Subs: Steklenburg-Billings-Bednarek-Arnie

    A)Paterson & Arnie —> Chicharito & Fanderson (-4)... will be priced out after today
    B) Arnie—> Giroud (free)

    C) Wait and reassess after tomorrow

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

      C!!