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Watchlist Update – Firmino breaks into forwards selection

After the hectic Christmas schedule came to an end in Gameweek 21, we have finally been able to update our Watchlist.

This feature helps us keep track of the best Fantasy Premier League options to monitor over the coming matches.

It is split by position and uses a variety of factors to decide the rankings.

The top story coming into Gameweek 22 is probably not a huge surprise in that we have given Mohamed Salah (£13.3m) a return to the summit of the midfield section.

The Egyptian’s form is hard to ignore, with three double-figure hauls in his last four matches and appealing fixtures on the horizon. A trip to Brighton this weekend might be harder than some imagine, but home matches against Crystal Palace and Leicester afterwards look like routine outings for Liverpool. In Gameweek 25 and 26, Salah will face the shaky defences on offer at West Ham and Bournemouth.

That means Eden Hazard (£11.1m) drops to second place, partially caused by blanks in both of his last two fixtures. However, we still believe the Chelsea man is a good option long-term with strong underlying statistics and decent fixtures too. Newcastle, Huddersfield and Brighton are the next three players to visit Stamford Bridge, while the defences of Arsenal, Bournemouth and Manchester City, their next three away trips, have been suspect recently.

The biggest riser in the midfield category is Gylfi Sigurdsson (£7.3m) as he sneaks in between Christian Eriksen (£9.3m) and Felipe Anderson (£7.4m) to sit in seventh place. The fixtures are good for Everton, who have Bournemouth, Southampton and Huddersfield as their next three, all of which are vulnerable through the centre. Sigurdsson himself has two goals and an assist in his last three starts. The inclusion of the cheaper Richarlison (£6.9m), who still has a chance of playing out of position as a centre-forward, is the main reason why we can’t really push the Icelandic international any higher.

At the other end of the midfield section, Ryan Fraser (£6.1m) comes back onto the Watchlist to replace Roberto Pereyra (£6.3m). The Bournemouth winger is currently an injury doubt (hamstring), which is why we can’t really put him any higher, but he looks capable of performing very well over the next few weeks if he’s fit. The left-sided midfielder is second for chances created over the last four Gameweeks and faces sides either vulnerable on their right or to ser pieces in each of his next six.

We also see Anthony Martial (£7.3m) drop down several places. The Frenchman has been a victim of Paul Pogba (£8.4m) and striker Marcus Rashford‘s (£7.3m) success.

The forwards’ section has also seen some changes, not least including the removal of Rashford’s injury doubt, although we still see him as a slight rotation risk with Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sánchez potentially waiting in the wings.

Harry Kane (£12.6m) remains top of the pile based on his better fixtures compared to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.4m), although it’s a close-run thing between the two strikers.

Raúl Jiménez (£6.4m) and Marko Arnautovic (£6.9m) remain the tried and tested budget forwards, while two new names have joined the forwards ranks just below them.

Roberto Firmino‘s (£9.2m) recent form, four goals in his last two matches, forced him into our thinking. He also benefits from Salah’s favourable fixture run but has registered more penalty box shots than him in the last six Gameweeks.

Threatening to become one of the new cheaper forwards offering excellent value is Ashley Barnes (£5.6m). He comes onto the list in place of the injured (and similarly priced) Danny Ings (£5.6m) having recorded eight shots on target since Gameweek 18. Only Rashford and Pogba have managed more in that time.

Further down, Callum Wilson (£6.7m) drops to the bottom of the list in light of his recent injury doubt, Eddie Howe revealing he has a hamstring problem ahead of Gameweek 22.

Not much has changed in defence, with Andrew Robertson (£6.6m) still the best option as Liverpool’s fixtures carry more clean sheet potential. We were close to adding Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.2m) and encouraging a double-up on the Reds’ backline but we’d like to see which options are fit to line-up in Gameweek 22 before pushing that angle.

Meanwhile, Matt Doherty (£5.2m) and Lucas Digne (£5.2m) remain the cheaper options, although their popularity has seen them both move out of the budget category.

Jan Bednarek (£3.9m) keeps his place on the Watchlist as he continues to hold down a spot in Southampton’s defence. The Polish international has started the last six Premier League matches in a row and can help any Wildcarders spend a little extra elsewhere.

The biggest changes in the Goalkeeper section over December saw Ederson (£5.6m) drop all the way from the top three to the bottom of the pile. Manchester City are now without a clean sheet in eight Gameweeks, making his expensive price not worth paying at all.

Crystal Palace’s new number one Vicente Guaita (£4.2m) offers the best value right now. He appears to be the starting goalkeeper at Selhurst Park and the fixtures indicate there could be more clean sheets on the way for him, including the trip to Southampton in Gameweek 24 and a home match against Fulham in Gameweek 25.

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1,116 Comments Post a Comment
  1. FreddyP3
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Wilson really injured or could he be forcing a transfer?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No he's not forcing a transfer.

  2. Peter Ouch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Etherige or Guaita

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Etheridge

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Guaita.

  3. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Think its got to be Hazard and Son > Salah and Fraser

    Only way I can afford Salah tbh.

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Do it next week

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      this

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

    For the long-term,

    A. Sane + Auba

    B. Sterling + Firmino

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. Four Hit Wonder
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Sane and Sterling are roughly on the same level but Sane is cheaper, and Auba is twice the FPL player Firmino is.

      So, Sane and Auba.

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

    Who am I? I've played with the following players either at club or international level:

    Mousa Dembele
    Jermaine Defoe
    Joshua King
    Darren Bent
    Robbie Fowler
    Michael Owen

    1. Bird Raymond
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Danny Murphy?

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

        Nice. Took me so long 🙁

  6. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    gtg? - anything for a hit?

    fab
    robbo - pereira - awb
    hazard - sane - siggy - son - pogba
    kane - rashford

    hamer - jiminez - bednarek - doherty

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No hits needed. G2G

  7. HAMMERTIME107
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    2 free transfers but £0 in the bank!
    *
    Need some help please? Should I stretch to get Salah in?

    Fabianski
    Pereira | Wan-Bissaka | Digne
    Mane | Sane | Richarlison | Martial
    Kane | Rashford | Aubameyang

    Speroni | Billing | Dunk | Targett

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      really like your team pal!

      I'd get rid of martial for siggy and roll the rest

      team looks solid and really fancy everton next few games

      1. HAMMERTIME107
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate.

        Just have that worry of no Salah every week!

        But without can get a better all round team!

  8. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    rumor Salah didn’t train with the team true or false ?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      You tell us.

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      given he's been travelling to the other side of the world recently, that would not surprise me..

      but that's not to say he won't play

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

      Source?

    4. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Source?

    5. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      There's no rumour, so false, or might call it a fraud as many try here and succeed to make people sell every week

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

    I might just captain Richarlison.

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Not concerned by form?

      1. DaniCT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        He has to hit it. He's due and the match with a leaky defence like BOU is the perfect chance. Any ideea if he will Calvert-Lewin will start ? That is what worries me.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I dont.

      2. DaniCT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        if Calvert-Lewin * will start. Sorry.

        1. Peter Ouch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          If calv starts then richa on the wing so he will definitely score

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      with bou crap defense he will probably bang a few

  10. gilean
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Looking for a replacement for Lovren for 5.6. Already have TAA. Thinking of Digne or Bednarek/Cedric. Any thoughts on this? If I get Bednarek I can afford Kane for Auba for GW23.

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Im taking Lovren to Bed.

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

        Ok stud

    2. Teddy Brewski
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Who are your other defenders?

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

        Doherty, Alonso, AWB, TAA

        1. Teddy Brewski
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Get Bednarek in that case. You'll want to start Doherty, TAA and Alonso every week for the next few games anyway

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

            Cheers

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

    Fabianski
    Luiz Digne AWB
    Salah Hazard Pogba Richarlison
    Kane Rashford Jiminez

    Patricio Kolasinac Doherty Hojberg*

    1FT, 0 in the bank

    Fairly happy with my team overall, apart from the lack of Liverpool defence.

    A) Fab and Kola to Gualtia and TAA (-4)
    B) Fab to Gualtia (then Kola to TAA next week)
    C) Save FT to be flexible next week (e.g. if Hudson-Odoi become an option)

    Any advice/opinions appreciated!

    1. Teddy Brewski
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      C. I've got a 1FT and have the same keeper combo. Planning to roll it. Something is bound to happen over the weekend you'll want to react to. Fab could come good again and you'd probably play Pat over Guaita/Fab GW23 and GW24 anyway

      1. mash
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers! The last decision for me this week is whether to start Kolasinac ahead of AWB, or even Jiminez...

        1. Teddy Brewski
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Tricky one! I'd probably bench Jiminez but it's really close

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

    Wan-B and Camarasa or Bednarek and Brooks? (for the bench mostly)

    1. mattyb09
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      AWB & Camarasa

  13. mattyb09
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Assuming Ings is back and healthy next week...

    a) Ings+0.8
    b) Jimenez

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      jim still in form and good fixtures ahead

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Jimenez

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

      B

  14. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Think I'm going Salah-less but have my captains planned over the next 5 weeks. Thoughts on this team please:

    Fabianski
    Trent, Digne, Doherty
    Sterling, Mane, Hazard, Siggy, Pogba
    Jimenez, Kane

    Hamer, Tomkins, Chambers, Kamara

  15. Jared Dunn
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Hi All,

    Fabianski (Hamer)
    TAA / Digne / AWB (Holebas / Doherty)
    Hazard / Pogba / Richarlison / Anderson / Camarasa
    Kane / Aubameyang (C) (Jimenez)

    1ft, 0.9ITB.

    Hamer -> Guaita or Save FT.

    Thanks

  16. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    captain

    a) kane
    b) sane
    c) haz
    d) siggy
    e) son

    1. Prison Mike
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      C

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

      B

  17. Prison Mike
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Who to start?

    A) Jiminez (mci)

    B) Camarasa (HUD)

    1. mattyb09
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A.

    3. Teddy Brewski
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

    4. DaniCT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      A

  18. jay01
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I don’t know what to do with my team, 140 points behind my rival (I’m about 400k rank) and clueless.. dark times in FPL

    Fabianski Stek
    Alonso, Laporte, Digne, Kolasinac, AWB
    Salah, Hazard, Fanderson, Brooks, Billing
    Kane, Wilson, Ings

    Nothing in the bank.. hold ft or?

    1. Mattias
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Ings > Barnes for a differential?

      1. jay01
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Was thinking of going 442, then transferring out two defenders inc Alonso for a Liverpool defence double up next week

        1. jay01
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Thinking of a wc though

    2. jay01
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      (Made all my decisions at the wrong time)

      1. Mattias
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Still time to catch up, I wouldn't wc as your team is is decent shape. Play a patient game and your moves will pay off.

        1. jay01
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I guess you’re right, only thing is I feel no city attack will kill me off

  19. ElChapo
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A) Salah, Puncheon, FAnderson, Bamba
    B) Salah, Camarassa, Brooks, Trippier

    1. Teddy Brewski
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A but probably someone else instead of Bamba

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

        3 clean sheets in last 6, decent fixtures coming up....who would you suggest?

        1. Teddy Brewski
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Depends on the rest of your defence

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

            doherty, kolasinac, AWB, Robertson

            1. Teddy Brewski
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Bednarek then. Save the cash and bench him

              1. Teddy Brewski
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                That way you can upgrade Puncheon to Camarasa if you like too

  20. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    1FT available and 0ITB...intending to just roll it as no pressing issues. Am i benching the correct players and is bench order correct? Thanks.

    Foster
    TAA, Alonso, Digne
    Hazard(c), Martial, Son, Felipe Anderson, Camarasa
    Kane, Aubameyang(vc).

    Patricio, Wan Bissaka, Jimenez, Bennett.

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I'm capping Auba over Haz and playing Jim over AWB but could go either way

  21. It's his Job.
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    G2G?

    Fabs
    TAA AWB Pereira
    Salah Pogba Richarlison Fernandinio
    Kane Rashford Aubameyang

    Button/Lindelof/Doherty/Neves

    1. It's his Job.
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Sorry Fernandinho!

  22. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Guaita or Etheridge?

    Already have AWB, but Etheridge more expensive and may need the funds to get Salah next GW.

    1. Teddy Brewski
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Guaita

    2. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Thinking the same but I don't have awb.
      I wouldn't double up any defence except Liverpool's.
      I think I will go for both

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

      Guaita. If I could wait I'd look at whoever nails a Southampton keeper spot.

  23. dee_top
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    If I have Fab and Speroni:
    A) Fab to Etheridge
    B) Speroni to Guaita

  24. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Best midfielder below 6.9m?

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

      Richalison/Fraser

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

      richarlison

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Have rich.

    3. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Below and equal to 6.9 = Richarlison
      Below = Pereyra

    4. Typo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Has to be the obvious Fraser

  25. Aubaaaaa
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Any updates on Camarasa?

  26. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Which looks preferable?

    A) Fabs to Guaita.
    Next week: Hazard and Son to Salah and Richarlison (no hits, keep Martial).
    B) Fabs to Guaita.
    Next week Son and Auba to Salah and striker 7.1 or below (Wilson/Arnie etc) (no hit)
    C) Fabs to Guaita and Martial to Richarlison.
    Next week: Son and Auba to Rashford and Salah (-4).

  27. SoShy
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    How would you plan to get in Pool attack? Either this GW or Next
    2 FTs 1.3 in the bank

    Fab
    Taa Pereira Awb
    Fanderson Richa Sterling Delo
    Rash Kane Auba

    Pat Keane March Doherty

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling, Deulo and Auba to Sané Salah and Jimenez? Wait one more week though

  28. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Looking forward to when KDB becomes an option once again. 9.7

    1. Mattias
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I'd say he already is an option again

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

      People been saying that for 22 weeks now.

  29. i am jose mourinho
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Choose one from
    A-Hodson odoi
    B-Shaw
    C-Kamara

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Weird question - definitely B

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

      Shaw is the only nailed starter, so him

    3. Four Hit Wonder
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

  30. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Views on Lingard / Redmond ??

    1. Mattias
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Lingard needs to get out of my team, and out of social media.

    2. Teddy Brewski
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Both will be annoying to own imo. Redmond is cheaper and will start every game so he'd probably be less annoying

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Any other option other than Fraser ?

        1. Teddy Brewski
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Rich/Pereya?

          1. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Have rich and deulofeu