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FPL Question Time – Consult our panel ahead of Gameweek 23

With only two more Gameweeks to contest in the rest of this month, January provides a little respite for Fantasy managers after the hectic festive period just gone.

There is plenty to consider ahead of next Saturday’s deadline and indeed in the medium term, be it blanks, doubles, the abundance of premium options, chip strategies or the fallout from this weekend’s matches.

Our rotating guest panel – which this week includes a former winner of Fantasy Premier League – are here to help answer any Fantasy-related queries you may have.

Make sure you submit your question in the form below to consult our panel.

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Chief FPL Manager – A member of the Fantasy community with a huge Twitter following, “Chief” runs the FPL Hints website and has six top 1% finishes to his name.

Ben Crabtree – The proud Evertonian who was the overall winner of FPL in 2016/17.

FPL Family – The popular married couple who play FPL together, running a YouTube channel and Twitter account to document their battles.

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683 Comments Post a Comment
  1. YEAH PITCH!
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Richarlison, we'll take a goal and assist mate.

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, maybe 2 goals from him today

      1. YEAH PITCH!
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Fingers crossed bud. It's there for the taking I think.

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah he's owes us big time.

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

      A lot of those chasing me in my ML don't have him so would love a goal or 2 today

    4. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Would love a double-digit score from him, CS from Digne would be most appreciated too!

      1. YEAH PITCH!
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Let's all send him positive thoughts guys lol. And Digne.

  2. Junior ⚽
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Martial/Kamara to Rashford/

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Do it for Camarasa

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        0.1 off

        1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Then maybe Hojberg

          1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Or Puncheon

            1. Junior ⚽
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Seems the best cheap option. Think martial’s got to go

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

                With Brighton and Burnley at home next?

    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      McNeil looks interesting

  3. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Best replacement for Wilson. 6.4 to spend.
    Jimmy the best option?

    1. The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Probs

    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Jimenez probably

    3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, Jimmy

      1. Lambert Is A Goal Machine
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        And if you already have Jimmy?

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

      If Ings was fit, I'd be tempted on him. But Jimenez has been gold for me (got him at 5.5-5.6 though) so go for it.

  4. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else with Richarlison, Digne & Fraser for this one?

    Hoping for that goaliofest everyone’ Been talking about....

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No just first two so need Fraser to limp off after a minute having got a yellow card.

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

        😮 😛

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Like the West Ham v Arsenal goal fest yesterday?

    3. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Only the scottish Messi for me. What's the best place to hide?

    4. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Benched Fraser though. Thought his hammy issues would mean he gets benched

  5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Why on earth is Mina not starting? Zouma and Keane again, silva has lost the plot surely?

    Also what happened with the baines and Digne idea Silva threw out there. Thought that would be a viable option

    1. Supersonic Marv'
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I really don't rate Keane at all.

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        very very dodgy and seems to have lost a bit of confidence lately. Mina whilst not great seems to give the defence a little more stability. Keane and Zouma partnership has been terrible

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

      Fraser-time...

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

    Score prediction for Everton vs Bournemouth?

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

      3-1 to Everton.

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      2-3

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        3-2 *

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

      5-1 Eve

    4. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      7-6

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

        *6-7

    5. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      0. 1 to Bournemouth.

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

      2-1 Everton

    7. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      3-3, all in one half

      1. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        They don’t play Watford every week 😉

    8. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      0-0

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

      1-1

    10. Party time
        5 years, 2 months ago

        1-3 Bournemouth hopefully. With Fraser's hat trick of assists and a Pickford's magestic own goal

      • The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Hopefully 1-1 with two randoms doing the scoring or a continuation of the own goal-fest we had yesterday

    11. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone else see Richard Keys' absolutely challenged shout about Rafa Benitez and Newcastle's transfer window?

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

        Couldn’t see past his hairy hands.....

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

        I thought dinosaurs were extinct...

      3. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        No, I’m out and about.

        What was the summary?

      4. danishdynamite
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        That Rafa should use his own money? Yeah. Read it, remembered who Richard Keys is, moved on to something more in tune with Planet Earth

      5. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Nope. What was said?

        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Danishdynamite got it. Said that if he really loved the club as much as he says, he should fund the window himself. Absolute idiot.

      6. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Ex-TVam presenters' opinions hold lots of weight. Wonder what Penny Smith and Mr Motivator think.

        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          😆

    12. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Rumors in the press room at wembley of lukaku starting over martial, interesting if true.

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I wouldn't be surprised.

      2. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Are you there? 😯

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          😆 is that is you in the grav?

          1. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Sexy fecker ain't I 😉

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

              Is it not that pie eating goalie who got sacked for betting on his game or advertising or summit...

              1. Now I'm Panicking
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                No, though coincidentally I did go to the same school as him (albeit about 8 years earlier)

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

                  Ha, nice fun fact....

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

        Rashy?

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          He's solskjaer's pet, he will surely start

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

        Did you start them?

      5. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Could be Sanchez Lukaku Rashford then.

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

        Buying martial a few weeks ago hasn't gone well for me.

        1. Sgt Frank Drebin
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Fortunetly I've just sold him

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

            I was tempted to offload to siggy/rich time will tell if should have pulled the trigger

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

        Just sold Tony.
        Shame either way - really wanted him to work out, lovely player.

        Presumably up top with Rashford (or just off him)? Juicy if so.

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

        At least it makes Arnie/Martial > Rashford/Whoever a very easy transfer this GW...

      9. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Bit wierd for Lukaku to be out wide. Maybe he is playing CM behind Pogba.

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

        Wouldnt surprise me as a Martial owner...

      11. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Lukaku on the wing will be interesting. Did he play there during the World Cup for one match? I seem to recall he did but I don't know if my mind is playing tricks on me

        1. The Enlightener
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Can't see him on the wing. But I guess stranger things have happened.

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

          Yes, he did vs. Brazil, and was pretty good too.

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

            But I would guess both Lukaku and Rashford would be up top if they were starting together.

          2. The Big Fella
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah I thought he did and also thought he did well, from what I remembered. I remember being surprised at how quick he was too.

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

          No first touch, loves a failed slow-mno stepover, no eye for a pass, can't cross

          If OGS is trying to convince anyone that he hasn't a clue, this is exactly what he should do

      12. The Enlightener
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I have Martial, so yeah, it'll probably happen. And then I will rage quit this game and become a Shaolin monk.

      13. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe a change of formation?

      14. TAArt
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Nonsense

    13. noahzark22
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I feel a Digne 0-2 pointer today

    14. P@ck Of B@st@rds
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I think it's time i got rid of Mitrovic. I currently have Jimenez and Ings, I'm thinking of bringing in Rashford, others choices were Wilson or Arnautovic!! Thoughts??

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

        I'd keep, he has good fixtures between GW33-38.

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

          This is a joke, yes? IGood fixtures in 9 weeks time, so hold?

      2. noahzark22
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Tough call. I've seen so many near goals from him over the last few weeks. I keep sticking with him in hopes he starts converting a few

        1. P@ck Of B@st@rds
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah he has definitely had chances hence why i've stuck with him, i guess i'll be patient as all 3 of my strikers have some favorable fixtures coming up. So tempted with Rashford though

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

        Sorry, for got to reply to OP

        Stick with Mitro IMHO

        He's getting decent chances, and the goals will come

    15. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Everytime Fraser has been flagged going into a game, he’s got a goal or assist. I think.

      1. Ghost Gooner
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Benched him this time (got his haul last time though). I'm a bit worried tbh

    16. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Current defence of Digne, Doh, AWB, TAA and Alonso... getting rid of Alonso to do Haz to Salah. Who do we reckon? Got a 5.5 budget... thought:

      Lindelof, Perreira, Davies or maybe even go Bednarek to save money?

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

        Bednarek, I am doing the exact move

      2. P@ck Of B@st@rds
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Go Pereira, good fixtures coming up and is a attacking defender

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

      Who could be a good replacement for Arnie at West Ham?

      As a suffering fan I haven't the foggiest, but I'd put money on them not replacing him in this window.

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

        I think Lucas Perez is free

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

          Cripes.
          Well Noble rates him as the best finisher in training 🙂

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

          Perez is hopefully being sold to a Spanish team according to ExWHUEmployee

      2. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Perez and Chicharito with Anderson should get you enough goals until the end of the season and then look for somebody in the summer

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

          Chicharito is pretty useless and always injured, Perez is hopefully being sold and Anderson is not a striker. Andy Carroll is, but will be injured again very soon.
          Stoke get 20% of Arnie’s transfer fee too, need more than £35million or we’d barely be able to afford a Solanke.

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

            I hear Wilson may be available soon......

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

        Don't wrry. I'm sure the dildo brothers will find some fantastic way to spunk all the dosh on a donkey come deadline day

    18. Moshinp4p
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      No martial today lads according to MEN

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        So Lukaku up top and Rashford on the left??

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Could be Lukaku on the right, cutting inside on his left foot. Then Sanchez LW.

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

            Rashy in the middle?

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Maybe. Think he's nailed on regardless.

          2. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Sanchez didn’t travel, I think

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              Oh ok, that's disappointing.

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

                Hes injured

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

        What are the women saying?

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

          For gender balance and all that....

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

          No martial today lassies

        3. The Enlightener
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          And the children?

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            we mustn’t forget the children!

            1. The Enlightener
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              So innocent. May we protect them in our collective bosom. Forever.

          2. The Big Fella
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Will somebody please think of the children!

        4. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Lol

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

          We're feminist here. Alex Scott is an FFS favourite 🙂

          1. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            True - I definitely would.

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

              I'm sure she'd be delighted if that profile pic is accurate

              1. Now I'm Panicking
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 2 months ago

                :')

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

        They’ve now changed the ‘Leaked’ starting XI three times

    19. Sterling Malory
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I've sneaked into the top 10k for the first time of the season, no Rich or Fraser concerns me with this one though.

      I'll settle for a 1-0 Everton win, last minute Digne free kick.

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

        Not even subtle...

        1. Sterling Malory
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Wasn't meant to be

    20. CaTriEm
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Ri(C)harlison. Pray for me.

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

        Can't do worse than my Auba (c) yesterday

    21. french holiday
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A Lukaku brace will set the FPL market in a frenzy.

    22. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Is it worth keeping Haz?

      I’ve no United and am tempted to shift him for Pog.

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

        Pogba is better bet

    23. sovietrockettes
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Losing ground to chasing ML opponent who has similar team value+Kane....would appreciate some advice

      A: Alonso>Bednarek Martial>Puncheon Arnautovic>Kane (-8) while retaining a 20 point lead
      B: Alonso>Bednarek Martial>Sane (-4) and hope Sane can somehow match Kane
      C: Save FT and hope Kane doesn't destroy me

      Fab
      Alonso Robbo TAA
      Salah (C) Haz Pogba Martial Rich
      Rashford Arnautovic

      0.0 ITB
      Bench: Guiata, Doherty, AWB, Ings

    24. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Lindelof for next 4 gws then Perreira? Looks good fixture wise

    25. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      How both teams and their popular assets looking?

    26. nevins84
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I've fallen badly in rank over the last few weeks... Missing Salah and choosing Martial as my Utd attacker has gone horribly wrong..
      Are the below moves a bit much or should I just take the 2 hits and get on board...

      Martial Kane Wilson Sane OUT
      Salah Rashford Aguero Redmond IN
      -8

      Redmond will rotate with Jimi on bench...

    27. mhraja
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard/Filipe 》》》 Salah/(£5 MF?)