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25 January 2019 576 comments
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Being able to visualise future moves has been key to Aleksander Våge Nilsen’s successful Fantasy Premier League career.

Each season he creates a spreadsheet that allows him to see his best line-up in any given Gameweek.

Based around fixtures this bespoke Rate My Team tool has helped Aleksander pinpoint the optimal times to ditch players and the best replacements.

It’s clearly been a great asset in his Fantasy management armoury, with two top 500 finishes, another in the top 2,000 and two overall ranks just outside the top 10,000, to put him fifth in our Live Hall of Fame.

This season his trusty spreadsheet has been particularly fruitful, seeing him rocket to 104thin the world.

During our chat, he also reveals how following top Premier League players on Instagram gives him vital knowledge before deadlines and why having a full squad of players helps him avoid unnecessary hits.

He also explains why Norwegians, who take up 13 of the top 100 places, are so good at FPL and how being a Liverpool fan has proved costly in the past to his overall rank.

Guided by his spreadsheet he also gives a rundown of his next likely moves, with impending blank and double Gameweeks set to influence his decisions.

The chat with Aleksander is available to view on Youtube here and in the embedded video below.

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  1. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    The halcyon days of dgw hauls are a thing of the last imo. Rotation is so rife now it will be hard finding players worth having who are nailed for both games. The obvious candidates will be owned by everyone and even the most casual of casuals will be spoon fed all the info they need.

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      precisely my concern hence someone like Hazard for TC is perfect for DGWs with most other big players rotation worries

    2. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      That TC Sanchez haul from a few seasons ago, worth 75 points alone, was my highlight of playing FPL, ever.

      Depending on how the doubles fall later in the season I think both Hazard and Kane will be nailed for 2 x 90minutes.

      1. Amey
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Exactly same and agree.
        Hazard looking like a good TC option if get a dgw 25 to me.

        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          I've avoided captaining Hazard at all this season, except once, just because I find his hauls, or even returns, difficult to predict, I'm hoping him moving back to the wide areas could see him become more prolific.

          1. Amey
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 18 days ago

            Yeah. He looked lively yesterday

      2. Richd
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        He got it the same time Aguero got 75 as well I believe ?

        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          Quite possible.
          I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to TC Aguero though, never confident in him playing twice in a week...same could be said for any City player though.

          1. Rover
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 18 days ago

            Nowadays yes, but that 75 point haul was from the pre-Pep era wasn’t it? The bygone days when rotation was not a worry for Kun.

      3. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Sure, but virtually everyone will own both for a dgw. I’m still smarting from my Kane tc dgw 😐

        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          The one against West Ham at Christmas? - I did the same.

      4. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        I've played the TC early the past 3 seasons with Aguero Lukaku and Kane and got scores of 21 9 9 lol. Have yet to click the TC chip. Hoping this is my year.....like Liverpool 🙂

    3. McEwan
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Maybe. Still need to be given attention. Days of making massive gains like back in FFS infancy are probably gone, but that’s part of the growth. Still plenty of opportunities to make ground and if anything, limit any potential damage that can be done. Despite the growth of information, still see a lot in mini leagues missing tricks.

      1. camarozz
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        I still have Hazard since gw 5. Maybe my patience will pay off in the dgw

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          I got Hazard GW5 on a WC. Thinking of getting him back

        2. McEwan
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          An excellent position to be in. Being able to carry a player Hazard is great. I got rid prior to his hauls in gw16 and I wasn’t happy about it despite going in the right direction since. I don’t get the hate towards him, his returns have been decent and is on my list to get back.

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 18 days ago

            I have 8 green arrows since I sold him. I don't hate but all my cash ML rivals Cing him 3 weeks in a row for blanks was brilliant. 2 double figure scores last 15 weeks for 11m is a bit of a joke in fairness

            1. McEwan
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 18 days ago

              Think that shows a bigger problem in your rival teams than just Hazard. Timeframes there can be manipulated. 2 double figures in last 7 gws doesn’t seem bad? Sterling had worse, still doesn’t make him a terrible pick. Going forward, a player I want in, who goes and when is the crucial decision

    4. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Everyone said Christmas would be a rotational nightmare. How'd that turn out?

    5. AVFCChris1984
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      It would be interesting to see the highest scores achieved using the bench boost? See how many of say the top 100 scores were in the DGW

    6. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Potentially, they've been around long enough now that people have caught on to the strategy. Changing the chip rules would maybe bring back more variety.

      Rotation is rife now but there will be exceptions I think, but the main thing for me is that the good DGW picks are going to be, even more than before, the high priced players from poor teams. The players that poor teams can't afford to rest. Sure the Sterling/Sane/Agueros will get rotation, like they always have the potential to get, but there will still be some players that managers can't afford to rest.

  2. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    please let gw25 be a dgw for city only

    0 Chelsea coverage and don't really want to break up my team to fit Chelsea assets in

    amen

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      please let gw25 be a dgw for chelsea only

      0 City coverage and don't really want to break up my team to fit City assets in

      amen

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        hahahha

        I was thinking why the flip are you copying my comment, but I see what you did there 😉

    2. Amey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Exactly opposite situation 😀
      Got Hazard only No city

    3. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I might give Higuain a try if he has DGW.

  3. Reckoner.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    I've got 2 FT and really struggeling to decide what to do with at least 1 of them. Any advice much welcomed.

    Players I've thought about moving on are: Alonso, Richarlison & Anderson

    Trouble is they all have decent next fixtures, thoughts on:

    A) Alonso > AWB (puts 2.0m itb)

    B) Richalison > Jota (0.8m itb)

    C) Anderson > Jota (1.3m itb)

    D) Anderson > Moura (1.3m itb)

    1. Reckoner.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Oops missed one:

      E) Richalison & Anderson > Jota & Moura (0.4m itb)

    2. Reckoner.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Rest of team is:

      Alisson | Hamer
      Robertson | Digne | Alonso | Bednarek | Bennett
      Salah | Sane | Pogba | Richarlison | Anderson
      Aubameyang | Rashford | Kamara

    3. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      wait until DGW news

      1. Reckoner.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        I've got all my chips left and the next blanks (after already confirmed GW 27) is in GW 31 (8 GWs away).

        Not sure that will impact my decision much no?

      2. Reckoner.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Ah possible Double in GW 25, I see what you mean now.

    4. Amey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      C & roll 1ft imo

      1. Reckoner.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Thats the one I'm leaning too, an out of position Lucas Moura is tempting me though!

        1. Amey
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          I want Son in gw26.
          So not keen on Moura tbh

          1. Reckoner.
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 18 days ago

            Good point. Think that makes C the best option like you say!

            1. Amey
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 18 days ago

              Yep 🙂

  4. chr12345
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    a) Sane & Ings
    b) Brooks & Auba

    With this team:

    Hazard, Pogba, Salah, Westwood, ???
    Rashford, Jimenez, ???

    1. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      B for me.

      Sane is a rotation risk, and Ings is an injury risk.

      1. HamezMace
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        That said, hold off, if City have a DGW in 25, Sane is worth a punt.

  5. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    if Chelsea does get a dgw in 25 as well as city

    what would your thoughts be on getting salah out for a week for these moves:

    salah, jiminez, Pereira > hazard, higuain, Alonso (-4)

    1. Pluge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      And what would your plans be for the BGW 27?

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        I guess that is the flipside, perhaps we needn't go all out for the dgw, ending up with 6 dgw players then 6 that blank in 27 doesn't sound so wise

        I guess FH in 27 is an option, but I presume there's likely to be a bigger blank than gw27

    2. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      If Salah hauls in that week on a SGW you could dig a huge hole

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        very true, but may be a risk worth taking

        1. Richd
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          Maybe. I dunno I’d try find another route but it’s not awful at all

    3. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      This is where people goes wrong I think. They are blinded by DGW fever.

      Selling a salah shouldn’t be an option

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        This

  6. DAZZ
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Will we find out about the GW25 plans before the upcoming deadline on tuesday?

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Would have thought so.

    2. Amey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Yep

  7. b91jh
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    A) jota/below 6.9+auba
    B) sterling+jiminez

    Which one? I know there is dgw for sterling but also two big fixtutes...

    Rest of attacking players
    Pogba, Salah, FAnderson, Eriksen, ??
    Rashford, ??, (Kamara)

  8. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Man city fixture list from 20th Jan to 26th Feb.

    They play 9 games within 36 days. Surely we should expect rotation for likes of Sterling and Sane especially latter with Mendy back.

    20th Jan- huddersfeild (PL)
    23rd Jan- Burton (League cup)
    26th Jan- Burnley (FA Cup)
    29th Jan- Newcastle (PL)
    3rd Feb- Arsenal (PL)
    10th Feb- Chelsea (PL)
    20th Feb- Schalke (CL)
    23rd Feb- Everton (PL) ??? (rearranged)
    24th Feb- Chelsea(EFL Cup final)
    26th Feb- Westham (PL)

    Last thing Pep wants is to burn out Sane with city fighting for all competitions..

    People keep saying Sane's form is too good to get rotated. but what you dont realize is pep doesnt give a flying f()k.

    He tweaks and changes his team as he pleases regardless of form. you can never predict whats in his mind.

    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      We expect rotation regardless

      I’m sticking with Ederson and sterling. Maybe Laporte

      1. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        thing is some people like AZ talking on scoutcast seem to discard rotation for Sane saying he's in too good form

        but we cant ignore facts. sane has started only 2 pl games in 9 when mendy started

        1. Whats the Huth
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          Thus. Fact is fact

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 18 days ago

            Richarlison has insane stats!!!

            1. Whats the Huth
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 18 days ago

              Insane!!

              1. Kiwivillan
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 18 days ago

                Insanely bad!!!

                1. Whats the Huth
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 18 days ago

                  😀

        2. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          That's so stupid. I thought we dealt with this yesterday

          1. AuFeld
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 18 days ago

            There is only one way to beat a dead horse.

            1. Kiwivillan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 18 days ago

              Non Sane owners can continue their narratives. I'll enjoy the points

              1. HurriKane
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 18 days ago

                Deep inside Sane owners know they are f()ked. they just dont want to admit it

                btw. im happy getting Super "Mane" who's going to smash it in next 4 😉

    2. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Yeah. I’m holding off for now.
      I may only get one city player in IF there is a DGW25
      But their fixtures is horrendous then they have a blank straight after. Plus the rotation as you say

    3. Typo
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Would be worse if they played 10 games.

      1. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        exactly.

  9. AuFeld
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    CRY signed a new GK on loan, Lucas Perri from Sau Paulo.

    Adios Guaita!

  10. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    how many dgw25 players are you all aiming for should Chelsea, City, Brighton and Everton all have a dgw in 25?

    how many is a good balance with bgw 27 in mind?

    currently I only have sterling, sane, siggy

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I'd be sticking with Haz and Sané and get Siggy for Alli - but no more than that

    2. Typo
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      It depends. I would seriously consider Free Hit in 25, so that I would not have to wory that much in 27.

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Who would you get in though.
        You’d probably manage 9 players only who are nailed on.
        And 6 of them are Brighton and Everton players

        Sounds great! Ahem

        1. Typo
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          True, would be something like this I guess.

          Kepa(2x)
          Digne(2x), Duffy(2x), AWB
          KDB(2x), Rich(2x), Salah, Hazard(2x), Sane(2x)
          Higuain(2x), Rashford

          I dont have any City players, so it would be OK if they played a 90 min + 30 min.
          Kepa is nailed, so is Digne and Duffy.
          KDB would get atleast a match. Same with Sane. Rich plays both, so does Hazard. Higuain (i have no idea)..
          Salah and Rash is there to avoid rankdrop if they haul.

    3. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I have Haz, Digne, Richarlison, Button.
      May only get one more in. No more than that, absolutely not ripping my team up.
      City players are huge risk that I might avoid.

    4. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I currently have, Sterling, Hazard, Digne, and Richarlison...and Button.

      Not sure I'd play Button in a DGW over Lloris (NEW) though.

      I might be tempted by one more City/Chelsea player, or potentially look at free hit, but undecided.

      Honestly I'd prefer no DGW25.

  11. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    FAn + Kun -> Sané + Higgy (-4)

    Sets me up for a huge rotation-nightmare-but-possibly-half-decent-not-yet-confirmed-DGW

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Not the week for minus four

      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Next week for a -8?

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      It's bananas. If you posted I'm taking a -4 hit to bring Morata people would laugh at you

  12. Gringo Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Would you go Richarlison to Hazard for free?

    1. Typo
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      nope. Hate owning Hazard. Would rather have Mane

      1. Gringo Kid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        but if there is a DGW Hazard will be a must

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          Quite possibly. 13pts last 4 though with some favourable fixtures

        2. Typo
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          That is true

        3. BERGKOP
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          Disagree

  13. boc610
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Very sad if this is how it ends for Alonso, especially after keeping him for so long through the thick and thin..... If he starts against Sheffield Wednesday then I reckon he's done for as an fpl assett

    1. Amey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I think he'll start PL matches as he is the only real areal attacking threat in the Chelsea team.

      1. boc610
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        That was sarris first chance at reaching a cup final in his whole managerial career and he chose Emerson. I'd definitely be worried as an Alonso owner.

        1. Amey
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          That's a fair point.
          We'll see what happens. I'm feeling like getting away with a crime after selling Alonso 7-8 gw's ago and not getting punished for it 😛

    2. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      kolasinac is a mini alonso for 1.5m cheaper 😉

  14. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Just noticed I have only Digne and Rich from the Blank GW 27 4 teams which is super for the GW 27 but a complete disaster if there is DGW 25.

    Am I right in saying if any of the 4 teams blanking in 27, draw in their FA Cup games, then there can't be a DGW 25 due to FA Cup replays?

    1. Amey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Yes.
      Chelsea/Brighton or city/everton replay would postpone their dgw.

    2. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I believe this to be the case, but not 100% sure.

    3. Longlatini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      So if Brighton and Everton both need a replay then there is no DGW 25?

      1. HamezMace
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        I think so.

        Essentially midweek GW25 is reserved for FA cup replays. So if none of the teams involved in the GW27 have an FA cup replay, potentially they can play their BGW27 fixture - in the midweek 25 slot.

  15. Konstaapeli
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Is Martial (BUR) to Moura (WAT) a waste of a free transfer as that spot is reserved for Son later. Think I'll save. There's need for them transfers in the coming weeks anyway.

    1. KUNingas
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Save

    2. Amey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Save

  16. Professional Fowl
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    If City, Chelsea, Brighton and Everton FAC games are all resolved without a replay, how likely is DGW25?

    1. Amey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Very likely in that scenario

  17. KUNingas
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    I have Speroni and Guaita. If Chelsea have DGW25, could Kepa be an option?

    GW24: bou
    GW25: HUD, BHA

    1. Professional Fowl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Definitely an option, keepers always brilliant for DGWs. Could also look at button if ryan is still away at Asian Cup - means you don't have to throw funds into GK slot if you don't want to?

      1. KUNingas
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Yes, he was the second option. Kepa has better fixtures so maybe I could pay little extra for it.

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Yep. There's good chance of at least 2 cleanies.

      1. KUNingas
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Maybe have to transfer him out after that DGW. City away and then blank.

  18. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Aubameyang and Martial to Jota and Rashford for -4?

    1. Typo
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Yep

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        This is a typo right?

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      You want to sell Auba before Cardiff at home because why?

      1. Konstaapeli
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        For a hit, no less.

    3. Robson-Canoe
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      No

    4. Konstaapeli
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      What? No way. Auba plays Cardiff at home. Madness!

    5. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I'm considering getting Auba in this week..

    6. Amey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      NO

    7. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I wouldn’t do that for free

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        It's so weird. I kind of regret getting Aguero for Kane last week instead of Auba and people want to sell Auba???

  19. DEEGTADKMC
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Draft - I have to leave one of the following out

    AWB (sou), Doherty (WHU), Digne (hud), Kolasinac (CAR), Luiz (bou)

    who do i leave out?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      AWB

    2. Eytexi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Doherty

  20. boc610
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Sane is the new Salah on here in terms of lengthy, protracted essays being written as to why you don't need him.

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      The group think narratives parroted on here are hilarious

  21. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    When is everyone playing their chips if there is a DGW for gw25 and a BGW for gw27

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Let me know when DGW 25 has been confirmed because it's nothing but a theory atm

    2. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Perhaps someone could correct me if I'm wrong, but won't there be a far bigger BGW later in the season when the FA QF clashes with PL games - free hit is probably best saved until then.

      TC could be an option for potential DGW25 - if you fancy a Chelsea or City asset to go big.

    3. Professional Fowl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Chelsea will have Brighton H and Huddersfield H = great Hazard TC opportunity

  22. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    fa cup ties for potential dgw25 teams

    brighton v west brom
    millwall v everton
    man city v burnley
    Chelsea v sheff Wednesday

    the only banana skin I see there is probably the brighton game, which if it goes to replay could hinder a dgw25 for Chelsea and Brighton

    'Mon the Baggies!!!!!

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Lets go WBA...

      1. Amey
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Yeah.
        Go and beat Brighton 😉

    2. Amey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I'm more worried about Everton tbh

    3. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      that said, millwall away is not an easy game for everton either

      it really would not surprise me if there was no dgw25 lol!

  23. Warby84
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    FA Cup goals

    Top 2 in terms of quality and importance are...

    *Giggs vs Arsenal in the 99 semi replay
    * Gerrard vs West Ham 06 final

    It’s hard to split them, even as a Liverpool fan, the Giggs goal was pure class, probably edges it after that Schmeichel penalty save..

    1. Warby84
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I suppose the gazza 91 free kick gets a mention as well

    2. Amey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I unfortunately wasn't able to watch any of them.
      But I like Jesse Lingards winner against CPL @ Wembley (14/15 I guess under LVG )

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Giggs goal was against superior opposition but Gerrard's goal was by an injured player. Very tough to split them.

    4. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I'd also go with the Giggs goal.
      As you say, after that Schmeichel save, and the importance as it was the triple season.
      ...and it was a rare occasion I got to watch a live game, as I didn't have sky when I was a kid...and also the celebration.

      1. Warby84
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Was that the best game you watched live??

        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          I saw Tottenham v West Ham, last derby at the old white hart lane. Spurs won 3-2 with a last minute penalty, that was pretty good.
          Also saw the England game against Greece at OT, when Beckham scored the last minute free kick to send us to the WC finals.
          All rank highly.

          I also saw the only 0-0 between Man Utd and Newcastle at OT in the mid 90's. They still refer to it every time MU play Newcastle in the league - ''there has only been one 0-0 draw between these two clubs in 25 years'' - I was there!

      2. Amey
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Completely agree with you 🙂

    5. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I’d have to go Gerrard as Liverpool were on the verge of losing when he scores it whereas United were level, plus Gerrard’s is in the final.

    6. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Gerrard goal for me not only for the amazing shot it's also because of the timing of the goal

  24. Planet Head
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Where's the live hall of fame then?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Members area, under the Hall of Fame tab on the left.

  25. Ambrosiana Inter
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Ederson
    Luiz, Digne,Trippier, Bennett, AWB
    Salah,Rich,Alli,Sterling,GibbsWhite
    Jiménez,Firmino,Rash

    So alli to d Silva this week free
    Then
    Firmino to Higuain
    Trippier to Alonso/Azpi for -4

    Then
    Reverse transfers for -4

    Then shift 2 more players out for blanks for -4

    So to have 8 players double with double gameweek
    4 for the blank 3 on bench and one not active in starting 11

    Any Thoughts?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      It's not confirmed yet ... Don't overthink it

      1. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Just bored and trying to see what could be... 🙂

    2. Warby84
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Just wait on Higuain, fitness etc.. Might take him time to settle

      1. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Yeah nothing set in stone just having a bit of fun thinking what could be

      2. TopwithKlopp
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Think Higuian will come straight in the first 11.. If he is fit is another question. Worth a punt though.. On the fence myself.

    3. Professional Fowl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      I'd be happy enough with 4-6 DGW players if there is one in 25. You get bogged down in getting players in and out if you try and get too many. Any injury/rotation for your non DGW players could really hurt you

  26. TopwithKlopp
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Anyone thinking of getting Lloris in for this coming gameweek since Alli and Kane are out for Spurs?
    Also Higuian a viable option since attackers in good form is lacking at the moment.

    I have Jesus but can't rely on him to play and want to switch. Got burned last week.

    What are Your thoughts?

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      LOL

      I am utterly confused

      getting lloris in since Alli and Kane are out...

      Hmm...

      1. TopwithKlopp
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Understand the confusion, sorry. Meant Llorente. Kane is out, Alli is out, Son is out... Maybe they will still step up and Llorente can be a good option.

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Higuain could be gold though beware of blank GW27 though possible double 25. Not interested in Lloris.

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Lloriente ??

      1. TopwithKlopp
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Llorente, sorry!!

        1. Gregor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 18 days ago

          I don’t think I’d bother with him either.

          1. TopwithKlopp
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 18 days ago

            He is cheap though, but I dont think he will start banging in many goals..but could be a good striker option nr 3..

            Thinking of Rashford, Higuain and Llorente.

  27. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Boring question but does anyone know if Palace's new keeper is going to be their number one when all are fit?

    Currently have Guaita and Speroni in my squad

    1. Warby84
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Unlikely, never made a senior app for Sao Paulo, imagine just a squad player

  28. TAArt
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    Ian the chat about dgw25 based on facts or fiction? People talking as if it’s definite

    1. TAArt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Is* although if you’re called Ian feel free to respond

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      Speculation at this point, though Pep has already talked up playing in that slot. Also relies on none of the four teams needing FA Cup replays.

      1. Amey
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 18 days ago

        Pep playing with the mind's of FPL Managers again 😀

  29. The Mighty Whites
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    1FT, 0.4 ITB, thoughts?

    Allison, Hamer

    Robertson, Keane, Doherty, Holebas, AWB

    Salah, Sane, Pogba, Richarlison, Stephens

    Aubameyang, Rashord, Jimenez

  30. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 18 days ago

    For next 3

    A. Firmino and Eriksen + 4 pts
    Or
    B. Salah and Ings/lloriente

    1. TopwithKlopp
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 18 days ago

      B