Fixtures

Who has the best and worst upcoming FPL fixtures?

Our regular “frisk” of the Premier League fixture list from a Fantasy perspective returns for the first time in 2019.

In this feature, we assess the top-flight clubs with the strongest and weakest runs of league matches over the coming weeks and offer our thoughts on the stand-out Fantasy assets from each of the sides discussed.

Although our primary focus will be on a six-Gameweek lookahead, we will scrutinise the long-term fixtures beyond that point where relevant.

The Strong

Tottenham Hotspur

Next six: MUN, ful, WAT, NEW, LEI, bur

Possible turning point: che (Gameweek 28)

Spurs are just over halfway through their excellent sequence of fixtures that began in Gameweek 15.

A resurgent Manchester United might prove to be stiff opposition this Sunday but the Red Devils have still only kept three clean sheets all season (the shut-out against Newcastle United was their first under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer) and remain less than convincing at the back.

The underlying defensive stats are positive under Solskjaer: United rank second for fewest shots on target conceded and third for fewest big chances conceded since the Norwegian took charge.

The calibre of United’s last four opponents has to be taken into account though and the jury remains out on a backline that still includes Phil Jones (£5.1m), who has looked suspect alongside the more impressive Victor Lindelof (£4.8m).

Son Heung-min (£8.8m) exits for the Asian Cup after Gameweek 22 and it remains to be seen how his departure affects Spurs’ attacking output, but the Lilywhites unquestionably have some fine fixtures regardless – including a triple-header at home against Watford, Newcastle and Leicester City.

All six of their next opponents rank among the bottom 11 teams for shots in the box conceded over the last six Gameweeks, with Watford, Newcastle and Fulham in the bottom five for attempts on target allowed over that period.

Leicester’s record of seven big chances conceded over the last six Gameweeks is inferior to only three other teams, however.

No side has kept as many clean sheets as Spurs in the last six Gameweeks, a run that has included shut-outs against two teams they face in Gameweeks 26 and 27: Leicester and Burnley.

Those two sides plus Newcastle and Fulham rank in the bottom half of the table for shots on target in Gameweeks 16-21.

Leicester, Fulham and Newcastle also sit in the bottom four for fewest goals scored over this period.

Liverpool

Next six: bha, CRY, LEI, whu, BOU, mun

Possible turning point: mun (Gameweek 27)

One of only three teams who avoid a “big six” side in the next five Gameweeks (the others being Everton and Southampton: see below), Liverpool’s fixtures command attention for those Fantasy managers with or indeed without the likes of Mohamed Salah (£13.3m).

The likelihood of huge attacking returns in the next three Gameweeks might not be as probable as it seems, though: Brighton, Palace and Leicester rank in the top seven sides for fewest big chances conceded since the beginning of December (Gameweek 14 onwards).

Liverpool “only” scored a total of five goals against these three clubs in the respective reverse fixtures but the Reds are now a different proposition to the somewhat restrained team they were in the first month of the season, ranking top or joint-top for attempts on goal, shots in the box, big chances and indeed goals scored since the start of last month.

Jurgen Klopp’s team found the net on 11 occasions in the reverse fixtures of the matches in Gameweeks 25-27, though Manchester United will be a different prospect to the limp side that they faced in Jose Mourinho’s final game in charge.

Nevertheless, only Fulham have recorded fewer clean sheets than both the Red Devils and West Ham this season, while Bournemouth have shipped six more goals than any other team (22 in total) since the beginning of December – including three to Salah in Gameweek 16.

Liverpool’s remaining Premier League fixtures in January most definitely offer the possibility of further clean sheets (the Reds have 12 already in 2018/19), with Brighton, Palace and Leicester in the bottom six for biggest chances created over the last eight Gameweeks.

Everton

Next six: BOU, sou, hud, WOL, wat, MCI

Possible turning point: MCI (Gameweek 27)

Everton’s lack of clean sheets of late – not a single shut-out in the last eight Gameweeks – is the source of much discussion in the Fantasy community regarding the appeal of Lucas Digne (£5.2m) and the Toffees’ next five matches could very well represent the French left-back’s swansong in our Fantasy squads, with Everton’s fixtures stiffening from Gameweek 27 onwards.

Huddersfield’s struggles for goals this season (13 in 21 league fixtures) offers a glimmer of hope for a rare clean sheet in Gameweek 24, while Bournemouth, Southampton and Wolves sit in the bottom half of the table for shots in the box over the last eight Gameweeks.

Five of their next six opponents (the Terriers being the predictable exception) are all scoring at a rate better than a goal a game since the start of December, however, while Everton rank second-bottom for big chances conceded during that time.

For those who own Richarlison (£6.9m) and co, however, there are encouraging omens.

Everton have scored against all of their next six opponents already this season, including Manchester City at the Etihad.

Five of their next half-dozen opponents (including Pep Guardiola’s side, who like Everton are without a clean sheet since November) also rank in the bottom half of the table for big chances conceded in the last eight Gameweeks.

Southampton

Next six: lei, EVE, CRY, bur, CAR, ars

And then: FUL

Possible turning point: mun (Gameweek 29)

Southampton’s upturn in fixtures prompted our recent analysis of two of their budget midfielders, with the Saints having the “easiest” run of matches over the next seven Gameweeks according to our Season Ticker.

In Gameweeks 25-28, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s troops face four of the six teams that have allowed the most shots on target in 2018/19. Arsenal are one of those sides, who the Saints put three goals past in December.

Cardiff City beat the south coast side 1-0 in Hasenhuttl’s first match in charge and the two teams will meet again at St. Mary’s in Gameweek 26.

The visit of Everton in Gameweek 23 is another attractive proposition from an attacking perspective: the Toffees have recorded no clean sheets in the last eight Gameweeks and have allowed the second-highest number of big chances (23) over that period.

Leicester and Palace’s defences will surely prove less obliging, with those two clubs ranking in the top three for fewest shots on target conceded over the last eight Gameweeks. The Foxes and Roy Hodgson’s side have registered a combined seven clean sheets during that period.

For those interested in Jan Bednarek (£3.9m) and co, the Saints face four teams between now and the end of February who have scored at a rate of a goal per game or less over the last eight Gameweeks: Leicester, Burnley, Cardiff and Fulham.

Five of the Saints’ next seven opponents also rank in the bottom half of the table for shots on target from Gameweek 14 onwards.

Also Consider

Cardiff City (HUD, new, ars, BOU, sou, WAT) aren’t a particularly popular team from a Fantasy perspective, with not one of their outfield players being owned by more than 4% of FPL managers.

There is no denying that the Bluebirds’ fixtures are among the best in the division over the next six Gameweeks, however, with only a trip to Arsenal – who themselves are unconvincing at the back – to be concerned about in the medium term.

Indeed, the Bluebirds’ appealing matches continue well into March and it is not until Chelsea visit South Wales in Gameweek 32 that Neil Warnock’s side have to really worry about a daunting fixture again.

Cardiff have largely held their own against mid-table/relegation fodder this season and only three clubs outside the “big six” have kept more clean sheets than the Bluebirds (five) in 2018/19.

Neil Warnock’s troops have, in fact, only conceded 16 goals in 14 matches against sides currently ranked seventh or below.

Their next two opponents, Huddersfield and Newcastle, have scored the joint-fewest number of goals in the Premier League this season.

Due to the reversal of their fixture against Spurs back in September, Watford (cry, BUR, tot, bha, EVE, car) only enjoy two home matches in the next seven Gameweeks.

The Hornets rank second for “defence” over the next half-dozen matches, though, taking on four of the sides that lie in the bottom six for shots on target in 2018/19.

Those same four teams – Cardiff, Palace, Brighton and Burnley – sit in the bottom half of the table for goals scored this campaign.

The defences Watford face might be tougher nuts to crack, however, with five of their next six opponents (the exception being Everton) among the ten meanest backlines for big chances conceded in the last eight Gameweeks.

The Weak

Leicester City

Next six: SOU, wol, liv, MUN, tot, CRY

Possible turning point: CRY (Gameweek 27)

A Gameweek 22 encounter with Southampton is the calm before the storm for Claude Puel’s side, with trips to Wolves, Liverpool and Spurs sandwiching the visit of Manchester United before the Foxes’ fixtures turn for the better in Gameweek 27.

Leicester are a difficult team to fathom of late and recent evidence suggests those tricky-looking upcoming fixtures aren’t a formality, with the Foxes having defeated Chelsea, Manchester City and Everton over the last four Gameweeks.

This is the same team, of course, that lost at home to Cardiff and were then dumped out of the FA Cup by League Two club Newport County on Sunday.

Leicester’s defensive solidity – only Chelsea have conceded fewer shots on target in the last eight Gameweeks – will be tested by their matches in Gameweeks 24-26, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Spurs having each scored the joint-highest number of goals (23) since the start of last month.

Gameweek 27 looks a great time to invest in Leicester assets, however, with the Foxes avoiding any of the “big six” in their subsequent nine fixtures.

Bournemouth

Next six: eve, WHU, CHE, car, liv, WOL

And then: ars, MCI

Possible turning point: hud (Gameweek 30)

While Bournemouth have taken some pummelings in December, many Fantasy managers retain a soft spot for the Cherries and their assets.

Ryan Fraser (£6.1m) and Callum Wilson (£6.7m) remain the best-value FPL players in their respective positions and many Fantasy bosses have stuck with their Bournemouth players through the winter months in spite of a tail-off in form and fixtures for Eddie Howe’s side.

Goals for both players in the 3-3 draw with Watford would have rekindled interest but there is little let-up in Bournemouth’s tough schedule, as the Cherries sit bottom of our Season Ticker for the next eight Gameweeks.

There won’t be much interest in Bournemouth’s defensive assets (the Cherries have conceded 22 goals since the start of December, six more than any other club) but visits to Everton and Cardiff at least offer the hope of an attacking return for Fraser and Wilson, with those two sides also sitting in the bottom three for goals conceded over the last eight Gameweeks.

West Ham, meanwhile, have recorded only three clean sheets all season and rank 17th for shots on target and big chances conceded in 2018/19.

Also Consider

Top of our Season Ticker for the second quarter of the season but bottom for the next four Gameweeks, Newcastle United (che, CAR, MCI, tot, wol, HUD) are the first in a trio of unfashionable clubs (from an FPL point of view, we hasten to add) whose limited appeal is further diminished by their upcoming schedule.

No side has scored fewer goals than the Magpies since the beginning of December and matches against Chelsea, Manchester City and Spurs in Gameweeks 22, 24 and 25 make for grim reading.

Only two sides have allowed fewer big chances than Wolves in the last eight Gameweeks, meanwhile, which doesn’t bode well for the Magpies’ prospects at Molineux either.

Home games against Cardiff and Huddersfield could make or break Newcastle’s season and the prospects of clean sheets all round in those two fixtures look strong: the Bluebirds and David Wagner’s side sit in the bottom three with the Tyneside outfit for shots on target from Gameweek 14 onwards.

The fact that back-up goalkeeper Ben Hamer (£4.0m) and the now-departed Collin Quaner (£4.3m) are Huddersfield Town‘s (car, MCI, EVE, che, ARS, new) two most popular FPL assets says all there is to know about the Terriers’ stock in the FPL community, so we won’t waste time discussing why they are ones to avoid. Suffice to say, Wagner’s troops have lost their last nine fixtures in all competitions.

As with Newcastle, the Terriers face two must-win games either side of a tetralogy of daunting fixtures and it is the away matches against Neil Warnock and Rafael Benitez’s sides that represent their best chance of any sort of Fantasy returns over the coming half-dozen Gameweeks.

It is perhaps unfair to lump Brighton and Hove Albion (LIV, mun, ful, WAT, BUR, che) in with the two aforementioned relegation-threatened clubs but like Newcastle, the Seagulls’ kind autumn schedule has given way to an altogether more testing succession of fixtures.

In their coming half-dozen league matches, Chris Hughton’s side face five of the seven clubs who have created the most big chances since the start of December (Fulham being the exception).

While FPL managers are unlikely to be punting on a member of Brighton’s backline during this period, the Seagulls could make life tricky for the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea between now and the end of February: from Gameweek 14 onwards, only Maurizio Sarri’s side have conceded fewer big chances than the Sussex club.

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1,477 Comments Post a Comment
  1. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Price changes on the way, get them sorted.

    1. rainy
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      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks TM!

  2. MOZIL
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Auba -> Aguero??

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Not this week.

    2. LeicesterNygaard
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I think you should go for it

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

      could backfire, wolves do well against the top 6. If it is a permanent swap and on a free it may be worth the risk

  3. St Pauli Walnuts
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    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Considering WC from to this:

    Ether (Button or Guaita)
    TAA/Doherty/Digne (WB/Cedric)
    Salah/Sane/Richarl/Son (Brooks)
    Kane/Jimi/Arnau

    Current team is:

    Fab (Button)
    TAA/Doherty/Alonso (Holebas/WB)
    Hazard/Sane/Richarl/Son (Snod)
    Kane/Jimi/Ings

    1.6 ITB. So 5 maybe 6 transfers. Is it worth it and if so after this GW (Haz and Alonso at home to Newcastle) or do it now? If I do it now next FT would be Son out.

    Cheers

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I would say 100% not worth using that valuable chip for those moves!

      1. St Pauli Walnuts
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        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Probably right, not having Salah is killing me though and so is trying to figure out if to captain Hazard or not.

      2. jia you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        crazy to add Son to your WC team also for one game, abs nuts!

        1. St Pauli Walnuts
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          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I'm not adding him to the team, he is already in it and has been for all those nice hauls, about the only thing I've got right this season! He'll go next week on FT like I said if I WC this week.

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            I mean if you wildcard it would be silly to leave Son in your team...booking a transfer down the road (and one game in your case) on WC is bad business!

            1. St Pauli Walnuts
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              • 5 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Might not be worth the WC overall but that part of it is hardly madness. I would have in theory dealt with all problem areas in the team (not having Salah, Alonso form/price drop, Ings out and Arnau in while can still afford etc.) and it would be the very next transfer which I shouldn't need for anything else after WC. So would only be an issue if there was an injury to key player this week, granted that could happen. I think Son will do well against United and don't want to miss those points. If I do WC I'll probably do it after this GW anyway to see how Hazard does.

              1. jia you
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Go for it, only offering opinion which you asked for. Take some hits to change it up as you please is my advice and save WC, take it, leave it, its you team, do what you want and GL.

                1. St Pauli Walnuts
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                  • 5 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  Yes fair enough, not having a go. Hits might be the way. Decisions decisions!

    2. Bggz
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      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      no way
      can you do sane son to salah cheapie?

      1. St Pauli Walnuts
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        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe for a hit but would mean a mid range mid (Fraser, Pereya etc.) starting most weeks and no easy route back to Son after the Asia Cup. Plus I think Sane has loads of points in him and can possibly match Hazard without the captain headache.

  4. rainy
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    Price Changes - 10th January 2019

    🔻  Chicharito (6.1)

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Wohoo!

    2. tucaoneo
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      That's it? Wow.

    3. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Noice one! Cheers, Rainy!

    4. JonSnow
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      quiet day

    5. Ógie
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      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      If Arnie goes to China Chicharito will be a serious option and could prove to be a great bargain yet.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Arnie to China, what the hell?

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          35m

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Wowsers, career ending stuff making that move but I guess he's no spring chicken and with his injury troubles one last massive payday!

        2. Ógie
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          • 11 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I really think he will stay but if they come in with an improved offer it is possible that he might move on.

          https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11603081/west-ham-receive-marko-arnautovic-bid-from-chinese-club

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers, didnt hear that news, dont see it happening though unless he feels his injury issues will be ongoing or worsening then it might make sense for the big payday

      2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Think China would have to cough up a little more before selling

    6. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      OMGGGGGGGGGG that Mexican!

    7. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      So, no price rise?

      1. rainy
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        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Correct, just the one faller

    8. panda07
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      5 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers Rainy, you are a credit to your family and parish

      1. rainy
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        🙂

    9. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      cheers

    10. Gregor
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Christ, cue Pellegrini press conference declaring Hernandez now fit and then his red flag gets removed! You people.

      Yep, I somehow still have him in my team, what a signing.

      1. rainy
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        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        May turn out to be shrewd business if that "unnamed Chinese club" ups its offer for Arno 😉

  5. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Any everton fans? Mina seems dropped wondering if I should bench him this week...
    WB, TAA, Alonso atm...

  6. Angin out the Begović
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Alright lads, thinking.

    Anderson --> Richarlison -4 ?

    Anderson has Arsenal
    He is dropping in price.
    Richarlison will keep him for at least 3 GWs
    My 2nd place rival has him.

    Good move?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      1. Arsenal 3 CS all season
      2. Everton are rubbish atm
      3. Last 10 Anderson 62pts Rich 41pts
      4. Will DCL play up front?

    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No

  7. JonSnow
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Really tempted to do kane->Auba/kun (-4) this week and then switch back next week. Stupid waste of transfers but i can just see a Kane 2 pointer incoming. They looked tired against Chelsea and never seem to be able to cope with multiple games in a week.
    Have Son as well so it would mean another couple of transfers next week.
    Other option is Son -> Richarlson
    Talk me out of it, go.

    1. lugs
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      i think it could be a high scoring game in which this new attacking Utd could get badly exposed at the back, so i'd personally keep Kane this week if i had him

      1. JonSnow
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I forgot about Bailly ban too so phil jones will likely start, so you are probably right, cheers.

    2. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Seems like a waste of 2 transfers getting him in & out. What about price implications? I'm assuming he's gone up in price since you bought him so getting him back in may cost you more. Minus 4 also puts me off. United won't keep a clean sheet surely Kane most likely to score. I'd look for other priorities in your squad to address.

  8. Bggz
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    im getting posting issues anyone else? my post half posted then disappeared, i went to do it again and got this

    "It looks like you previously posted the same comment."

    1. TorresMagic™
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      Use less than vs

      1. Bggz
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        ah worked, a bug?

      2. TorresMagic™
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        <

        1. C-Dawgg
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          What is there 4 days left to enter?

  9. Bggz
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    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    whos the best under 5.5m as my salah enabler?

    ive got redmond ranked above deulofeu atm

    anyone else?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      5 years, 2 months ago

      Cam for me and use the change.

    2. Kiwivillan
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      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Deulofeu always been good player but injury prone. Redmond has been patchy whole career so not sure yet. Camarasa at price on set pieces seems non brainer

    3. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      McNeil

  10. Joggers Nipple
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Any input on this dull decision really appreciated-

    A. Hamer to 4.2 CPL goalie, really just play this week
    B. Save, play Hamer this week and back a double Wolves defense with ok fixtures coming up
    C. Patricio to someone
    D. Anything way more interesting!

    Patricio
    TAA Digne Doherty Wan B
    Salah Hazard Fraser Pogba
    Aguero Auba

    Hamer Hojeburg Sucess Bednarek 1FT 0.2 ITB ( yes my bench sucks)

    Thanks

    1. Kiwivillan
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      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Ok fixtures coming up? I've had Pat and Doherty from the start. 1 CS last 13!!!! I'm contemplating Pat>Guaita for a hit and double up with AWB any decent Dixie

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Ha! Im trying to be optimistic but agree with you. Yeah, could double on CPL. Also just seen I can do Hojburg to Camarassa?

      2. Kiwivillan
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        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I don't know how fixture autocorrected to Dixie 😆

    2. Kiwivillan
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      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      How can you play Hamer this week when he doesn't play?

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Oh dear, too ealry here, got him mixed up with the sub Brighton keeper.
        Wasted post above! I will go and think about what I have done. Hamer to CPL GK is on it seems

      2. F_Ivanovic
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Don't believe for a minute you're contemplating Guita for Patricio for a hit unless it's to fund some other transfer this week.

        1. Kiwivillan
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          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          No I have exact money for Lingard>Sane

          I have no problem taking a calculated hit if I think I'll break even or profit.

          27 total transfers so far which is less than previous seasons

  11. Pierce34
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Dream last night: Fabianski got 14 points vs. Arsenal, Aubameyang 9, Lacazette 5. Don't ask me how the numbers add up!

    Disclaimer: all my previous 'prophetic' FPL dreams have been 100% wrong.

    1. JonSnow
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Fab (C).

    2. Kiwivillan
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      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I think your streak is safe

      1. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Somehow it seems more realistic than my first one of its kind a couple of years ago, where I somehow saw Redmond and Tadic both scoring a hat-trick in the same match.

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

      Swaps Fabs and Auba and you got a deal 😉

    4. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Auba four goals and two pen misses and you woke up before Felipe completed his hattie 🙂

      1. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        One thing I do remember actually is there was a penalty save from Lacazette. I guess my subconscious is trying to punish me even more for that move!

  12. ratchet
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I wildcarded this team - thoughts?

    Ryan | Button
    Def: TAA | Doherty | AWB | (Bennet, Bednarek)

    Mid: Eriksen | Hazard | Mane | Fraser | (Billing)

    Fwd: Kane | Aguero | Rashford

    1.1m ITB just in case

    1. Kiwivillan
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      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Salah + X is better than Hazard + Mane whoever X is

      1. ratchet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. Wasn’t 100% on Mane to be honest.

        With the mids, I don’t know who X would be. At that price, I might as well go 4 at the back and have Robbo or Alonso at 6m+

    2. Kiwivillan
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      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I score it 6.5/15

    3. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero has not really lived up to his price this season, 10 goals 7 assists yes, but only twice all season has he had doubt digit returns (20pts - HUD, 13pts - SOT).

      I'd consider Sane/KDB? Then you have some more ITB to play around with, that defense could be improved.

      1. Kellz86
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Double*

    4. jonproud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      It's a false economy to spend so little in defense, that defense is really weak. You could have a great defense for 2m more, whereas Richarlison could easily match Mane or even Firmino vs Kun.

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Defence is doing poorly. Anyone with long holds Man City defensive assets aren't getting returns. Digne and Doherty v popular for attacking potential 2 and 1 CS in last 10 games respectively

    5. ratchet
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all. Appreciate the feedback. Was keen for man city cover but yes Now i think aguero could not be worth it. I’ll take Salah and get a Chelsea/Liverpool defender. Aguero > Deeney would be enough to keep both hazard and Salah plus better def

      1. ratchet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Leaves me with.

        Ryan, Button
        VVD, TAA, Doherty, AWB, Bednarek
        Salah (c), Hazard, Ericksen, Fraser, Billing
        Kane(Vic), Rashford, Deeney

  13. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Should I do:

    A) Ings -> Aguero
    B) Ings -> Auba
    C) Other striker?

    I have 6,.1 in the bank 🙂

    I am tempted by A just because I have no City players.

    Fab - Button
    TAA - Doherty - Digne - AWB - Bednarek
    Salah - Hazard - Pogba* - Pereyra - Camarasa*
    Kane - Jimenez - Ings*

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      How long have you had a mid priced player in the bank?

      1. Boomerang V
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Just a few minutes ago I did F.Anderson to Camarasa to enable my second move.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B is 'sensible'
      A is 'fun'

      Id prob do A

    3. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Wow you can have 4 premium. Whats your team value?

      1. Boomerang V
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        107.2 right now

        I have taken loads of hits but my OR is not that bad: 81k

  14. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Is it crazy to C Richa?
    I have Hazard but i dont trust him and i will rid him after this week.

    I also have Kane from big hitters.

    Right now my C is Rich.

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I think Kiwivillan will field this.

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        The alert went off on my phone

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      yes

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

      Haz and Rich have blanked last 2 weeks not sure how you can trust either. What is reasonable score you expect from C?

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        30 points

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          No seriously

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

          So you expect Richarlison to replicate his highest score of the season this week?

          1. Niho992
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Si senor give the ball to Richa and he will score.

            1. Kiwivillan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Last 5 scores 2 5 5 2 2

              1. Niho992
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Next 5 scores
                15 2 2 2 2

                1. Yank Revolution
                  • 12 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  He could come good, but boy, thats pushing it (captaining)...no other good options?

    4. JonSnow
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      risky, they are a bit hot and cold at the moment

    5. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Get rid before arsenal bou hudds.U really want to get trolled don't u

  15. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Is Salah really esential?

    I cant afford him right now but what with this transfer plans.

    I have 2 FT and i can downgrade this week Robbo to TAA and next week Alonso and Son to Bednarek and Salah.

    All for free

    Or just to rid of Hazard to Salah and Son to Sane??

    1. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I don't think any player is essential, but as per the article, there will be value to be had and if I had to choose between Mane, Firmino or Salah, I'm paying up for Salah.

      Chelsea have Newcastle, @Arsenal, @Bournemouth in the next 3, I wouldn't be trying to drop Haz though

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        What would you do in my case?

        1. ratchet
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I’m in the same boat. Really hard to fit hazard and Salah.

          1. Niho992
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            I can have both but i dont want do i need Hazard

            Chelsea is awful.

        2. Kellz86
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Not saying I have my team figured out but I've managed to have both:

          Guita/Foster
          Digne, Doherty, AWB, Kolasinac, Holebas
          Hazard, Salah, Richarlson, Brooks, Billing
          Kane, Lacazette, Rashford

          I'm mulling over what to do with my 2 FT this week myself w/ 0.2 ITB

          1. Kellz86
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            This is not a WC btw, just how I've ended up at this stage - currently 119,786th OVL

        3. Kellz86
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Honestly it's a tough call but I'd look to keep Haz so that would mean doing the Bednarek/Salah move next week.

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Salahs the best player in the game and essential- you should get him in. If he gets hurt, or suddenly, somehow starts dropping off, you can get off the Mo train and spread those funds. Going without will punish you.

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No he is not obviously

  16. Kellz86
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Bednarek (3.9) or Cedric (4.2) for cheap bench fodder and SOT decent fixtures?

    1. Wılly
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      The cheap one

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Bednarek easily.Nailed 3.9 player.cedric not first choice ATM I think

  17. Pass
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I am sitting on two FT's and silly amount of money ITB
    want to be more conservative now but which one?
    A. Camarasa -> KDB/ Sane
    B. Mitrovic -> Kun
    C. DLC -> Firmino
    you may laugh at my team structure too 😀

    1. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      KDB could be a tasty differential

      1. Wılly
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Keep Camarasa and get rid of Kante

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Firstly , you are 25k rank, whatever you are doing is working!

      B

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

      Kante or DCL out.

    4. Pass
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks for the reply all. Barred last GW, have been lucky with those cheapos especially Camarasa. Even different answers seems the consensus is bringing the City attack

  18. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Best move here guys?

    A) Son -> Richarlison (Haz -> Salah next week)
    B) Son -> D Silva
    C) Ings -> Deeney
    D) Save FT

    Fabianski
    Digne, TAA, Kolasinac
    Haz, Son, Siggy, FAnderson, Camarasa
    Kane, Auba

    Steele, Ings, Holebas, Doherty
    Bank 0.7m, 1FT

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      D

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

      Is Haz to Salah happening regardless?
      D unless you think Richo scores big.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Most likely yeah. A little worried about Spurs fatigue and Son minutes. MUN also looking better. Saving probably the safer play to give flexibility next week I guess.

    3. norwegian-forest-cats
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      D

    4. Pass
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      D. I don't have Son but thinking about captaining Kane

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

      D

    6. jonproud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Easy save

    7. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      D.

  19. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Hey guys do you think Sane will start this weekend? TIA 🙂

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I do.

  20. norwegian-forest-cats
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Who would you rather have?
    A) Rashford + Kamara
    B) Barnes + Jimenez

    Cheers,

    1. jonproud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B if they are both going to be starting. Kamara is awful.

      1. norwegian-forest-cats
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        thanks. Would only be playing Rashford - playing 3 5 2

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Definitely A, in that case.

  21. Da Ge
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    WCT

    Fab / Button
    Doh / Shaw / Digne / TAA / AWB
    Salah / Rich / Sane / Haz / Camarasa
    Kane / Rash / Kamara

    1- Gtg?
    2- Downgrade Doh or Digne to Bednarek and upgrade elsewhere.

    1. 420king
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Button and AWB to Bednarek and Guaita?

      1. Pass
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I like this

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

        Would rather double up Guaita with AWB based on recent results

        1. 420king
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          True but he might need the funds for Guaita and Southampton have decent fixtures anyway.

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

      Button gone when Ryan back and Guaita at 5.2 potential steal

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        *4.2

  22. 420king
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    It's been like a week and I still don't know what to do with my team.

    Fabianski
    Luiz Digne Kolasinac
    Hazard Richarlison Pogba Anderson
    Aubameyang Kane Mitrovic
    (Steele Camarasa Chambers Doherty)
    2FT, 1.6m ITB

    Plan was to do Anderson and Kane to Salah and Rashford, but I feel losing Kane before those fixtures isn't a good idea. Anyone see any other way to get Salah?

    1. Pass
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      It's difficult to bring Salah without removing one of those heavy hitters. Kolasinac to Bednarek this week and Rich, Anderson, Mitro to Salah and co next maybe?

      1. 420king
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for the reply.
        Only thing it would change that I could lose Hazard or Aubameyang rather than Kane, so I'm not sure if worth it. Plus the plan was to stick with Kola until Cardiff(H) at least.

  23. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    DZ! I need your help. Not auite surw what my next move(s) is

    Fabs
    TAA Digne Lovren*
    Hazard Son Pogba* Martial Rich
    Kane Laca

    Subs: Hamer Jim Doherty Peltier

    0.8 2 FT

    A) Fabs -> Lloris (save other FT and get in Salah next week)
    B) Laca + Son -> Kamara + Salah (upgrade Fabs to Lloris next week)
    C) Laca + Lovren -> Aguero + Bednarek (take a hit to get in salah if neccesary next week)
    D) Something else

    1. 420king
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Downgrade Lovren this week so that it enables Son and Laca to Salah and Rashford next week?

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Tripple manu? With Kaku roaming? Not too confident

        1. 420king
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Arnie is an option too if you don't want to go there. Either way you have to replace Lovren and Son asap.

          1. FC Hakkebøf
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Think ill go with B. What is the latest news on lovren? If he is back for next no biggie

            1. 420king
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              I've no idea. I assumed he'll miss a couple of weeks because it's hamstring, but if he's back soon then my plan would change as well.

              1. 420king
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                Then again Gomez is back soon which will see Lovren get reduced minutes.

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Can u do Laca + Martial for X Striker (Arnie, or someone cheaper maybe) + Salah?

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Nope.. price issues. Only way to get Salah is in the version above basically.

  24. Klein
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Tarkowshi to liverpool? That would be intresting

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Only if he plays. Wouldn't mind getting him in atm at Burnley

  25. Yoshimiwinz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Any issues this week? Will probably wild card next week....

    Alisson (Button)
    Digne / AWB / Alonso / TAA (Jonny)
    Salah (C) / Pogba / Martial / Fraser (Kante)
    Aubameyang / Kane (Kamara)

    1. Ynwalfc
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Good team, I would look to switch Martial to Eriksen maybe by getting in a cheaper defender for Alonso

  26. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    What should I be looking at transfer-wise prior to next gameweek... should I hold to accumulate 2FT to get Salah in GW23??

    Fabianski
    Doherty TAA AWB
    Hazard Son Richarlison Pogba
    Kane Aubameyang Wilson

    Hamer Schindler Snodgrass Dunk

    1 FT, 0.1 ITB

    Thanks.

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

      yes wait until you have 2 ft's

      Son to salah then with another premium making way ....

      might be easier to see which other premium is disposable then as I wouldnt feel confident selling any at the moment and you will need to replace son next week anyway...

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        thanks phenom, seems like great advice!!

  27. tvz32
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Which pair will score more points over the next say, 5 GWs?

    Hazard Auba
    Salah Sane

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

      I reckon they score the same....

      marginally in favour of Salah Sane because of Salah's fixtures....

      1. tvz32
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Good to hear that as I have Salah/Sane while my ML rival has Haz/Auba

  28. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Hi, who is better?
    A. TAA (have Robbo)
    B. Digne
    Tan

    1. Klein
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Taa

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

      TAA

  29. F_Ivanovic
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Fun game of "Who am I?"

    "Guita at 4.2 is an absolute bargain. Might even consider a -4 to bring him in"
    "Hazard only has 2 double digit returns in his last 13 games"
    "Richarlison is terrible. Only 16 points in his last 5. Deulofeu has 31 in his last 5"

    1. Klein
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Lolololol

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

      Wow so clever

  30. Lav
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Hello DZ. On a massive slide here (200k+ OR), suggestions?
    1 FT 2.1m ITB

    Etheridge / Pat
    Robbo / TAA / Digne / Doherty / AWB
    Haz / Sane / Anderson / Rich / Billing
    Kane / Rash / Jimenez

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

      probably best to save the free transfer this week as your team looks good....

      Next week a restructure with 2 FT's and a hit to bring in Salah id say...

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Looks fine enough to save.