Scout Notes

Sterling stars as De Bruyne jumps back on FPL radars

Raheem Sterling (£11.5m) may have been the top points scorer in Manchester City’s win over Crystal Palace – but he was not the only midfielder to bring in double-figures.

Kevin de Bruyne (£9.7m) put himself right back on the Fantasy Premier League radar with an exceptional performance in time for the end of season run-in.

As we learned yet more about Pep Guardiola’s side at Crystal Palace, this Scout Notes article documents the latest instalment in an ever-changing picture at Manchester City.

Crystal Palace 1-3 Manchester City

Goals: Luka Milivojevic (£6.4m) | Raheem Sterling x2 (£11.5m), Gabriel Jesus (£9.9m)

Assists: James McArthur (£4.8m) | Kevin de Bruyne x2 (£9.7m), Leroy Sané (£9.3m)

Sterling was comfortably Manchester City’s chief goal threat in the 3-1 win at Selhurst Park. No player was afforded more big chances, and he was top of the pile for shots in the box and efforts on target too. That certainly bodes well for future attacking returns, but Sterling will continue to have rotation concerns hanging over him.

Despite playing 90 minutes in each of the last two matches, he was named in the starting line-up against Crystal Palace and completed yet another outing. With Manchester City currently 1-0 down to Tottenham Hotspur after the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, it seems highly unlikely that he will be left out of the starting XI for the second leg on Wednesday. That would mean five starts in a row for the Englishman ahead of Double Gameweek 35 when they host Spurs again. It will be interesting to see when Guardiola decides to hand him a rest.

At the very least, Sterling seems to be posing more of a threat than Sergio Aguero (£11.7m) who now has just one goal in the last four Gameweeks. Manchester City’s diminutive midfielder is also getting clear of the Argentinian for underlying statistics too, offering better minutes per chance, minutes per chance created and expected goal involvement (xGI) too.

Aguero continues to have his minutes managed by Guardiola too, without a 90-minute appearance since Gameweek 24. Obviously, that has helped him start more matches than most of his colleagues, but in games where he has not looked his best, like this one, it is frustrating for his owners that he does not stay on the pitch for longer. There were suggestions after the match that Guardiola had taken him off because of an injury, although the Manchester City manager has since confirmed that Aguero does not have a knock.

Coming back into the Fantasy conversation after an incredible performance is de Bruyne. He was easily the best player on the pitch at Selhurst, providing two incisive assists for Sterling and Gabriel Jesus (£9.9m). Amazingly, they were his first two of the season, but the fact that he has struggled with injury for much of the campaign it’s not a huge surprise.

Crucially, de Bruyne’s attacking returns against Crystal Palace were in line with the creative potential he has shown in recent matches. In the four outings in the build-up to Double Gameweek 34, the Belgian had created a chance every 18 minutes, so assists were certainly coming. With four efforts on goal at Selhurst Park, only Sterling had more shots than him too. With six starts in the last seven Gameweeks, and potentially a rest against Spurs given his absence on Tuesday night, de Bruyne could be a key Manchester City midfielder to own between now and the end of the season.

“The last three or four games the way (de Bruyne) played was incredible, we missed him a lot. He has the ability and vision to see passes that other human beings are not able to watch. With him around, our paces and passes in front – especially in the final third – are incredible and today he was so committed to defensive work, winning duels and being in that position. And of course, he is fresh mentally in the legs in those situations. That’s why he made not just the two assists that are so important but in all the other situations that we needed him.” – Pep Guardiola

Given that he missed the Champions League quarter-final first leg, it was no surprise to see Leroy Sané (£9.3m) in the starting line-up at Palace. He has worked his way back into consideration for Premier League matches it seems, with starts in both of the last two matches, after just three appearances between Gameweeks 25 and 32. Crucially, he has attacking returns in both of those, a goal against Cardiff and an assist at Selhurst Park.

The fact that he was able to produce a decent attacking performance despite sharing the left-flank with Benjamin Mendy (£6.1m) is worthy of note. The Frenchman was making his first league start since November and enjoyed nothing more than a solid afternoon. There was some overlap with Sané, but it was mainly the German who provided the width down that side of the pitch.

Elsewhere on the injury front, Bernardo Silva (£7.6m) was back in the side overcoming his yellow flag. He was named among the substitutes and came on for David Silva (£8.5m) in the second half. Meanwhile, Fernandinho (£5.3m) missed out with what Guardiola described as a “short-term” injury which could also make him absent for midweek Champions League action. However, Manchester City did not particularly miss the Brazilian with both de Bruyne and Ilkay Gündogan (£5.5m) providing a decent screen for the back-four.

“Yes. (Fernandinho) finished bad against Tottenham. Today he is not fit. It’s short-term.” – Pep Guardiola

Crystal Palace certainly made themselves harder to beat than some were expecting pre-match. They were without James Tomkins (£4.3m) and Mamadou Sakho (£4.9m) and had to field Martin Kelly (£3.9m) and Scott Dan (£4.4m) at centre-back.

The injury problems mounted for the Eagles in the first half when Jeffrey Schlupp (£4.5m) was forced off with a muscle problem. He was replaced by Cheikhou Kouyaté (£4.7m).

The interesting line on Crystal Palace’s attack was that Michy Batshuayi (£6.5m) was benched for Christian Benteke (£6.3m) to get his first start since Gameweek 26. Roy Hodgson explained that he wanted a player who could hold the ball up for his side, which the Belgian did admirably against formidable opponents. The Eagles’ manager also cited Batshuayi’s status as a loan player as a reason for dropping him to the bench, so it will be intriguing to see if that has a prolonged effect on his place in the team as the season winds to a close.

Crystal Palace XI (4-5-1): Guaita; van Aanholt, Dann, Kelly, Wan-Bissaka; Zaha, Schlupp (Kouyaté 22′), Milivojevic, McArthur (Sako 85′), Townsend (Meyer 77′); Benteke.

Manchester City XI (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Mendy, Laporte, Kompany, Walker; Gündogan, de Bruyne; Sané (Stones 87′), D Silva (B Silva 65′), Sterling; Aguero (Jesus 75′).

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  1. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone not using BB this GW? What's the plan if so?

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I was planning to but am having second thoughts with a bench of Ryan, Duffy, TAA and Romeu.

      1. Chandler Bing
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I'd do it imo. That's a good bench regardless of Brighton's form.

      2. Richd
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah mine is it stands is

        Ryan dunk Duffy and jota.

        But.. we have a free transfer to remove say Dunk, can consider a hit.. and Brighton could look better v Cardiff. So think I’ll be doing BB still as down the line I’d be downgrading players to fodder to squeeze extra pennies potentially.

    2. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      As a few people might have heard 🙂 I have already used my BB. I will be using my TC this week.

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

        Who are you thinking of putting the armband on?

      2. Chandler Bing
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Thinking the same. Who exactly are you considering for TC?

    3. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      There isn’t going to be a better time so even with the Brighton players I’m still doing it - whether to take a hit to remove them is the big question

    4. Cruz88
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      TC this week and BB in 37 for me

  2. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    The atmosphere at Anfield was electric yesterday. I've been lucky enough to be part of some of the great ones and yesterday was right up there. I think I may have dented my forehead went that Salah thunderbolt ripped the net.

    1. Bobby
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Ha, good to see Salah getting back into form

    2. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Couldn't make it yesterday but I was there vs Spurs.
      That winning goal.. Couldn't stop jumping around!

    3. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Atmosphere came across on the TV coverage. Sounded special.

    4. Naboo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Atmosphere at Anfield has always been the best of the top 6. Empithad, Emirates and Old Trafford can also be extremely poor. Think the new WHL could rival Anfield in years to come though.

  3. Bobby
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Whose best choice for next week - aguero or sterling?

    1. Bunk Moreland
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Ask again after CL. I¨d say they start 1 match each, with about the same probability of points.

      1. tokara
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        this

    2. Sterling Malory
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I think Pep will need Aguero for both league games.

      Loves to score against the big teams.

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        The opposite is true of Sterling.

  4. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    If you start your best 11 next GW, who have you got left on the bench for DGW35 ?

    I've Ryan, Duffy, TAA and Romeu, and am doubting the wisdom of BBing in a DGW.

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

      Lloris, Duffy, Dunk, Vardy. Thinking Lloris & Vardy alone could justify using BB.

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Agreed on Vardy and Lloris.

        I still like Vardy. WH defence is a tasty prospect. Gambled this week on Maddison ahead of Fraser and Martial. Wrong call!

        Keeping I think for double move for Mo in 36. Suspect lots of rotation means a Sgw player isn’t much of a downer.

        Lloris Duffy Valery Vardy

    2. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Lloris, Valery, Duffy and JWP

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        nice

    3. Fantasy Premington
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      In theory you should be picking up a minimum of 16 points just on appearance points from BB (obviously might not work out that way) but even that is a very welcome boost in any gw, after that any points, which you surely have a good chance of out of 8 fixtures, are added bonus

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

    Which player to make way for a Pool for Cardiff?

    A) Deeney to Firmino
    B) Eriksen to Mane
    C) KDB to Salah
    D) Can manage wtihout more Pool until GW 36

    Lloris, Foster
    TAA, Doherty, Duffy, Dunk, Valery
    KDB, Sterling, Son, Eriksen, Camarasa
    Aguero, Deeney, Jimenez

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      D

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B

      Triple Spurs looks overloaded to me

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers! Triple City OK?

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I’d say so

          Next week might not be that exciting but there are more tasty matches to come.

          Considering shipping Kun myself but that’s more with ML in mind to cover Salah.

    3. CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      D,
      C if you really want to get one

      1. CostaCoffee
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        B I mean not C

    4. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      D , looks like a decent DGW team - maybe swap out Dunk or Duffy for Watford def?

    5. scubasmithy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      D

  6. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    A) Deeney, Brooks
    B) Jota, King

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B

    2. Sterling Malory
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I've got A.

  7. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    A) Laca + Hojberg
    B) Firmino + Hojberg
    C) Jiminez + Jota/Fraser/Redmond

    1. co11ingwood
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B would be my choice

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

      C with Redmond

    3. CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      C

  8. co11ingwood
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    RMT for BB GW35 please:

    Ryan Foster
    Doherty WB TAA Robbo Duffy
    Son Sterling Hazard Deulofeu Hojbjerg
    Jimenez Aguero Rashford

    In that, already considering McCarthy for Foster (FT) and Camarasa for Hojbjerg (-4pts), with 0.4 itb. I'm considering Duffy or WB out for a further -4 but to bring in someone dgw such as Cathcart. I know Duffy already is dgw but my confidence in him against Wolves and Spurs has dropped considerably...

    1. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      But McCarty doesn’t play as Gunn first choice right?

      1. co11ingwood
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Well I messed those two up didnt I - I meant to say already considering Foster for McCarthy and Hojbjerg for Camarasa!

    2. scubasmithy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Just Duffy for Watford defender

  9. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Hi guys, just used my FT to do Knock to Redmond... Hows the rest looking for BB?

    Ryan Foster
    Robbo Doherty Bednarek Laporte Duffy
    Mane Sterling Eriksen Doucoure Redmond
    Jim Kun Deeney

    1. co11ingwood
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Looking good for BB I say

    2. Sterling Malory
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Looks like a lot of teams will.

      Couple of slight differentials with Doucoure and Redmond. Nice.

      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        thanks guys

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Nice

      My concern would be mass Watford rotation in the Huddersfield match. It feels like an obvious breather match for a team building to Wembley. I’ve gone double defence instead.

      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        damn had not really thought about that... you reckon some hits are worth taking to get rid of either deeny or doucoure?

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Oh no

          Now you have you keep. There are two nice fixtures so you’ll get one. I suspect that lots of DGW will be rotated anyway

  10. StayoutheSpiceZone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Please could look at my BB squad ?

    Ryan Gunn
    Bednarek Doherty Vertonghen Cathcart TAA
    Salah Raz KDB Son Eriksen
    Deeney Jim Ings

    Any views appreciated

  11. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Vardy to Deeney?

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Vardy could haul though, i wouldnt

    2. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      It is either him or Rondon to Deeney for me. Haven't decided yet.

      1. Tsssst
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        vardy, plenty more money left over.

        ive the same dilemma, would like to get rid of both but will be hits for one if not both of the if i decide to being a few in...

  12. teneighty
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    How did Firmino look yesterday?

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Not a single clear cut chance, and didn't score from TAA delivery which was more difficult to miss from (though it was offside but doubt he knew that)

      1. teneighty
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Not what I wanted to hear but thanks. Hope he'll make it up against Cardiff!

    2. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Like a woman. Joking, thinking to get him also this or next week.

  13. CostaCoffee
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Any moves you’d do here?

    Ryan Foster
    Laporte TAA Duffy Doherty Valery
    Jota Eriksen Son KDB Sterling
    Murray Laca Jimenez

    Planning to do Murray to Deeney, would you do Duffy to Cathcart for -4?

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      just murray to deeney

  14. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    So I messed up and missed last week’s deadline, leaving myself with a 3.8m non starter and no cash in the bank for my BB this week. Idiot. Best move here?

    A) Dunk -> WAT defender
    B) Dunk & Connolly -> WAT & SOT defenders (-4)
    C) Save FT and don’t BB
    D) Something else

    Foster, Ryan
    TAA, Doherty, Duffy, Dunk, Connolly
    Mane, Sterling, Son, Eriksen, Jota
    Aguero, Jimenez, Deeney

    Bank 0.0m

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B looks okay but can you afford two with that? Bednarek and Kiko?

    2. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B

  15. PikeyMikey
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Kante to Redmond
    Or
    Kante to a Watford mid? Not sure which one...?

  16. Live Scoutcast 9:30pm Tues - leave your questions here
    J0E
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    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Live Scoutcast 9:30pm Tuesday

    Each week we look at the key player, team and talking point

    Which player should we discuss & why?
    Which team should we discuss & why?
    What should our talking point be & why?

    1. Richd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I think watford clearly have the best double, and their defensive assets need discussing please.

      Foster is a no brainer of course but with many looking to offload Brighton defenders.. who would you say is best at the back? Holebas? Cathcart? Going for a nailed one seems the priority.

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Single player gws vs doubles e.g. Keeping Vardy/getting Mane over the likes of Lukaku and Pogba.

      2. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Seconded. Especially as to whether its worth selling a Brighton defender to get one.

      3. Celt Abroad
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Good question - who (if anyone) is nailed in the Watford defense is a crucial question this week.

    2. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Key player - Is Jamie Vardy worth holding for GW35 against whu? He's highly owned and has a good fixture but its just the one, as opposed to other strikers like Lacazette and Deeney who have two.

      Key team - Man City. Do we really consider TOT, mun as two difficult fixtures given how good Man City are and that they simply cant afford to drop any points? Are those fixtures actually a positive for owners of Aguero, Sterling, KDB, Laporte etc as Man City surely have to put their best 11 out against both teams? Would you captain a City player?

      Talking point - Salah. After yesterday he looks back in the mood to score goals, is he now worth his price? Alternatively, does Mane continue to show us a cheaper and just as reliable option, perhaps with the captaincy / triple captaincy in GW36 against Huddersfield in mind.

    3. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Player: Jiminez. Has he ever been closer to essential? Is he essential? Is he captaincy material for the DGW?

      Team: Watford. Plum DGW fixtures for a double up, but defensive options lack 'nailedness' & plenty of debate regarding attacking selection.

      Team: Bournemouth. Is their poor away form behind them and, therefore, could they batter 3 of their final 4 opponents with this new formation? Wilson is getting a lot of transfers in - thoughts on attackers for the DGW?

      Talking Point: how different Champions League results will impact rotation. What impact will Spurs/Man City/Liverpool going through have on their PL teamsheets for the rest of the season?

    4. The Rumour Mill
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Player: Redmond, is he finally blossoming as a footballer?

      Team: are wolves done for the season now and therefore a complete trap?

      Talking point: any attempt to explain the Fulham, Everton, Brighton, and Bournemouth performances would be great, what the hell happened there? Was it the most unpredictable day in fpl history? Even West ham playing United off the park in their own stadium was weird, it just wasn't reflected in fpl terms. Any stories of similar days might be an entertaining trip down memory lane!

    5. Vamos
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Of all the teams to discuss, I think Man United is the one I'm most baffled by and concerned about.

      A lot of non Wildcarders will have assets from them but they're not looking solid, creative or settled.

      Plain avoid or consider?

    6. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Do we overate DGWS?

      1. RedLightning
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        And do we overrate chips?

    7. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Who are the likely DGW busters? Fraser and Wilson yo turn it on again?

    8. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Talking point: Is anyone discouraged from playing BB in 35 after WCing just to load on DGW 35? Or maybe switch some DGW rubbish to SGWers with great fixtures from Liverpool, Bournemouth etc. I can see Liverpool and Bournemouth assets outscoring the Southampton, Brighton Wolves and Watford players

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        It's impossible to get Liverpool assets in by selling players from the teams you mentioned unless we have loads of cash in the bank.

        I'd still fancy Watford, Wolves & Soton players to outscore Bournemouth till end of the season.

        1. ktk_interista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Maybe so for Mane and Salah, but in defense if you can spare 1-2m you can upgrade a Duffy to a TAA or even VVD.

    9. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Can we risk going without Mo Salah for Pool's next 4 games (car, HUD, new, WOL)?

      He's owned by only 22.82% (according to LiveFPL) of the Top 10k which makes him a good differential for the run in.

      1. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Mane still outscored him yet everyone is so worked up about Salah. I think Mane, Robbo, Firmino and VVD will outscore him till end of season. Probably TAA as well if he does start the Cardiff and Huddersfield games.

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          If he was 9.5m, they wouldn't be 😉

    10. Balotellitubbies
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      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Talking point: Triple captain strategies

    11. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Who is best captain for GW35? Deeney as a massive differential? The ever reliable Jimenez? The red hot Sterling?

    12. Alchim1sT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Watford have really great fixtures ... now Deeney is suspended ... any direct replacement within Watford for the striker or shall we look elsewhere in the budget section?

    13. Rohirrims
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      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Talking Point:- Bench Boost. How many doubles and triples and on which teams? Also what is the optimum number?

      Player:- Moura v Son v Llorente. If Pochettino, maintains the 2 upfront it's likely that only 2 of these will play and depending on results in Europe it could be Moura and Son leading the line. Were his points a one off or is this run sustainable?

      Team:- Manchester City. Great fixtures around the double and I'm choosing to look at the double as 2 bites of the cherry. Aguero's returns against the top 6 so far this season: 7 matches 8 goals (2 hattricks, 3 blanks) 52 points in 521 minutes played.

    14. Kingsley Royal
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      For those of us with Deeney (or others that are now unavailable for GW35) and double / triple Brighton defence, is it potentially now a better strategy to TC in 35 and BB in 36?

      1. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Exactly my thoughts as below.

    15. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I think the talking point has to be:

      Should we be brave enough to admit WC has gone bad and postpone BB if needed? Applies more to those who have Duffy/Dunk/Both, Valery, Deeny which is many many people here.

      1. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        36 and 37 have great fixtures for the same players you have WCed to get in (and at home) and one good fixture is better than 2 bad ones. This also gives the chance for TC on a DGW player like Sterling, Aguero,Auba, Jimenez.

    16. AllGonePozzo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      What to do about Brighton assets?

  17. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Awful FPL week, feels like it was a victory for the non wildcarders, having the likes of Fraser, Wilson, no Brighton def, Pogba, Newcastle defender etc left in squad and hauling. Hoping to make up the ground on the bench boost next week.

    Anyone reassessing wildcards after an awful week and making some moves?

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Potentially. Martial and Lukaku were kinda punts on my half so may do them 2 to Mane/Salah, Deeney

    2. Richd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Well we still have two big games to define the week.

      Offloading Brighton defensive assets may be my priority but hopefully they bounce back tomorrow night and it all changes again.

      1. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah fingers crossed, I’m worried about Fraser and Wilson next week again, Fulham at home. I won’t get them in but a lot of non wildcard rivals have them

        1. Richd
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          They seem to be a don’t buy/don’t sell especially with a double. Not much you can do but pray.

          Tbh teams with those assets still are -EV

        2. Toby Lerone
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Fulham just turned over Everton. May surprise some

    3. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      We planned for a reason. Sometimes you just get punished. That's FPL. The wildcard will come good

    4. ColdRainyNIght
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I am reassesing FFS and twitter and everything related to FPL. I will play just using my knowledge. Eye tests are the best. The stats that these FFS experts provide have so many biases

  18. NATSTER
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Umm.. Some options to choose. Which one would you pick ?

    A) Lacazette + Eriksen + 4.5 DF
    B) Aguero + Jota + Kolasinac
    C) Aguero + Moura + 4.8 DF

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Probs B or C with a Watford defender

    2. Richd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I like C. But champions league can change that easily. Patience for now I guess but pencil C in

    3. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'm not sure Moura starts both games and even less likely he will score like last week, kind of feel like a trap in my opinion. I'd go B with maybe Doherty or a Watford defender over Kolasinac.

    4. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Thank you. It looks like Kün still the favorite.

  19. H-Over United
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Can anyone beat this awful 33 points week after a WildCard???
    Got Ryan, Duffy (C.) + Knockaert. 🙁

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Seen worse for sure

    2. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Me- 32, Ryan, Duffy (c) and Deeney to come so trying be positive

    3. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      25 so far. Worst WC to date! Pre wildcard team would be on about 80+ points

  20. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Not sure who to move out for Deeney, Lukaku or Vardy. Will see how Lukaku does midweek but Vardy could easily bounce back against West ham. Hmmm

    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Probably Lukaku for me.

  21. KINGS
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Do you think Manc and Spurs assets have similar haul potential as Liverpool in GW36?

    Manc vs Burnley
    Spurs vs Hammers
    Pool vs Huddersfield

    1. Richd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Of course. All seem great.

    2. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Good spot, I didn't really notice that. My team almost built around those teams so looks a promising week.

    3. KINGS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      My team currently consists of 3 Manc + 3 Spurs + 0 Pool assets. Not sure if I want to force my way to transfer in a Pool asset then.

  22. QuintonFortune25
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Think my best use of my transfer is Chilwell to Doherty or Cathcart - what do you reckon?

    Ryan - Leno
    Robertson - TAA - Chilwell* - Dunk - Bednarek
    Sterling - Mane - Son - Brooks - Hojbjerg
    Aguero - Vardy - Jimenez

    1. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Am keeping Chilwell myself but agree - I'd go for a Watford defender and Cathcart looking the best atm. Presser will hopefully help.

  23. Thomas M.
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Is this ok?
    Ryan / Foster
    Dunk / Duffy / Robbo / Valery / Doherty
    Son / Eriksen / Sterling / Deu / Jota
    Jimenez / Kun / Deeney

    2.6 ITB and want Salah in my team. What would you do? Get rid of Sterling? Or wait a week so I don't have to take a hit?

    1. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Definetly wouldn't sell Sterling for a hit before a DGW. Salah can wait another week. Brighton triple not ideal, but again i wouldnt sell any DGW assets for a hit unless funds required elsewhere.

  24. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Hi mates. Who do you think will score more next GW?

    Azpi, Bednarek, King or Rondon?

    Cheers!

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Wouldn't want to bench any of them tbh. King probs highest ceiling but Azpi most secure potentially

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers.

        Ederson
        TAA, Robertson, Kola
        Pogba, KDB, Salah, Son, Eriksen
        Deeney, King

        Ryan, Azpi, Rondon, Bednarek

        It seems ok? Lots of fund allocated in bench players, I know... I’ll have to correct that in the near future

    2. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Very tough one. I'd go for King.

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I am leaning towards him! Recebt stats were very appealing

        1. Eytexi
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I'm very happy owning Wilson for his SGW so hopefully they both get in on the action and batter Fulham.

  25. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    team before WC: Salah, Wilson, Fraser, Pogba and a few more - 72pts
    Team after WC: 41

    Terrible terrible GW for me

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Snap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      40 after WC
      DGW players with captaincy on Duffy -1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111

    2. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      31 point deficit will be made up in the DGW - it'll pick up, and this is coming from a non-wildcarder.

      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        lets hope guys...

    3. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Ah, you pays your money and you takes your choice.

      Pre: 86 (incl. Dubravka, Robbo, Mane, Salah, Pogba, Fraser, Wilson)

      Post: 37

      You live and (never) learn.

      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        damn!!!

      2. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Ouch!

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Everyone’s in the same boat, what’s worse is I had a WC with Sterling, KDB, Wilson 🙁 🙁
      Went Kun, Erik & Vardy

    5. KINGS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Same here

      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        one guy in my ML "forgot" to do his WC... got 75pts

  26. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    After the week's debacle so far I cannot possibly BB.
    Patricio Ryan
    Valery Alders Duffy Doherty Robertson
    Son Erik Sterling Mane Redmond
    Vardy Jimi Laca

    I don't want these anymore and valery concern
    Ryan Patricio Doherty Duffy Vardy

    Wait until 36 and cross fingers Brighton play a lot better?

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      It’s still worth bench boosting in my opinion

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Tnks for the reply.

    2. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'd bench boost. There's never a better time to play it than this week imo.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Seems unanimous

    3. Johnny 8
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Don't think there will be a better opportunity to BB than this week.

    4. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I don't think you will get a better bench than Ryan, Duffy, Redmond, Robertson (or Valery) if wait.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Wait on Valery and seems BB consensus in 35

    5. Miniboss
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I think 35 is the one and chance for BB left. It will be a double gameweek and Brighton can't do much worse than so far. Valery should be fine as well.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Brighton have Newcastle home in 36. I will do Vardy to Firmino and my weakest players are Doherty and Jimi. All others have good fixtures. Valery if injured could recover also. I did Knockert to Redmond already.
        Hard one

  27. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    A) Jiminez Jota Duffy
    B) Jiminez Redmond Duffy
    C) Firmino Hojberg Duffy
    D) Laca Hojberg Duffy
    E) Jiminez Redmond Laporte (-4)

    1. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      For two more days its anything without Duffy 🙂

  28. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Aboubakar Kamara doing bits in Turkey xD

    https://twitter.com/FulhamishPod/status/1117420729274859522?s=20

    The legend that is AK47, sums up many people's GW34

  29. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Guys, not had a good weekend but onward & upwards.

    Would you swap out Vardy & Duffy?

    Lloris - Foster
    Laporte - Trent - Duffy#
    Salah - Eriksen - Son - Jota
    Aguero - Jimenez - Vardy#

    Foster - Deulofeu - Doherty - Valery

    1. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      If it would be for a hit, I'd probably just sell one.

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Second for a hit, but a double player shoul pay off?

        1. Eytexi
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Not sure which DGW striker I'd back over Vardy for a hit. Myself I'm taking a hit to do Vardy to Jiminez, but only because i need those funds and have no Wolves cover.

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      For who? Laca/Deeney and Watford defender/Kola?

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Lace/Deeney + double defender

    3. KT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      same question

    4. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      No

      I’d look to switch Erik for Mane if you can reach. Triple Spurs seems an indulgence.

      Nice squad really

  30. Tsssst
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    anyone still got Hazard? he was unlucky yesterday but plans to keep him or swap him for a doubler? (in hindsight should have done that last week)

    on one hand these fixtures are good:

    BUR
    mun
    WAT
    lei

    but he's his way out surely and taking up some much needed funds

    1. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      What's the rest of your midfield looking like?

      1. Tsssst
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Hudson / POGBA / SON / Hazard / Mane

        1. Eytexi
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I'd probably sell for Sterling.

          1. Alexis Nonsense
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Rotation risk ? What about de Bruyne ?

            1. Eytexi
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              Depends on CL gametime and result, but reckon he's worth the risk. KDB also a good pick though.

              1. Alexis Nonsense
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 11 months ago

                Yep, I am happy to have him in my team, but I expect him to play only 1 of the 2 in 35.

                If I were to get a City mid now I think de Bruyne is better, differential too...

                1. Eytexi
                  • 5 Years
                  4 years, 11 months ago

                  You think Sterling gets benched vs. Spurs or United with a title to play for? Would be brave of Pep.

                  Rotation is usually to rest players for bigger games, not because they're not fit enough to play 2 games in a week. Reckon he starts both, subbed off and then gets his rest in the weeks after.

                  1. Alexis Nonsense
                    • 8 Years
                    4 years, 11 months ago

                    I hope you're right...it's just that Pep is Pep...

            2. Tsssst
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              my fear is Hazard scoring big v Burnley while Sterling or KDB will only play one game themselves in a low scoring game, this is likely to be for a hit too

              1. Alexis Nonsense
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 11 months ago

                If Sterling only play spurs I agree, but I think the Man U game is going to be a high scoring one....

                Man U can't defend, even West Ham should have put 3+ against them

                1. Tsssst
                  • 12 Years
                  4 years, 11 months ago

                  fair shout mate