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How the FPL title race looks ahead of Gameweek 38 finale

Fantasy Football Scout member Adam Levy is in a very strong position to become the 2018/19 Fantasy Premier League champion.

The New Zealand manager has held the number one spot since Gameweek 29 and from then onwards has only consolidated his position.

Crucially, he pulled in triple-figure hauls for every single one of his chip deployments apart from the second Wildcard.

Playing his Triple Captain on Sergio Aguero (£12.0m) in Double Gameweek 25, he scored 125 points.

The Free Hit chip in Double Gameweek 32 yielded a score of 102, while a Bench Boost in Double Gameweek 35 produced a 117-point haul.

Despite not playing any chips in Gameweek 36, Adam still managed 109 points to strengthen his position ahead of the final two sets of matches.

All of those scores helped him create one of the biggest cushions an overall leader has ever enjoyed going into the final day of the season.

The gap between him and second-placed Falah Allawati stands at a massive 60 points.

The would-be challenger from Oman may also be out of chips but does have a few assets over the world leader.

Adam Levy’s team in Gameweek 37

At this point in time, there is an overlap of just six players between the two squads, Hugo Lloris (£5.4m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.8m), Aymeric Laporte (£6.3m), Raheem Sterling (£11.7m), Son Heung-min (£8.7m) and Raúl Jiménez (6.9m) the assets they share.

Crucially, at this stage, Adam has no Liverpool attackers.

He currently has a double-up on their defence with both Andrew Robertson (£6.8m) and Alexander-Arnold.

The fact that Falah owns Mohamed Salah (£13.3m) could prove the difference, although Son’s suspension may have opened an easy opportunity for Adam to cover the Egyptian off.

As of Friday night, Adam had cashed in the two free transfers he banked in Gameweek 36, opting to do them fairly early.

Son will have almost certainly been one of these, and a downgrade of Christian Eriksen (£9.2m) to bench-fodder will probably have given him the extra cash to get Salah if he wants – or Sadio Mané (£10.3m), who Falah currently doesn’t have.

That would allow Adam to start both Ryan Fraser (£6.3m) and Callum Wilson (£6.8m) against Crystal Palace’s out-of-sorts defence on the final day of the season.

How Falah got on in Gameweek 37

That’s an exciting attacking double-up that Falah owns neither of, although he has also done two transfers as of Friday night too, admittedly for a four-point hit.

Adam’s other exposure after Gameweek 37 is the fact he does not own Aguero.

The Manchester City striker may be a little out of form, just one goal in his last six matches, but he remains a highly-owned figure.

This could be who Adam pursued with his two free transfers, as the money gained from downgrading Son may have helped him upgrade Alexandre Lacazette (£9.4m).

However, despite all of these potential avenues for Falah to catch up with Adam, it really would take something utterly spectacular from the world number two to stop the FPL title heading down under to New Zealand on Sunday.

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  1. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    For free:
    A. Fraser and jimmy
    B. Laporte and jimmy
    C. Arnie/Wilson and jota
    D. Sane/bilva and jimmy

    For a hit:
    E. Vardy and Fraser
    F. Sane/bilva and Arnie/Wilson
    G. Laporte and Fraser/arnie/Wilson

    1. Schafsalat
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      I'd probably go B as the safe option or E as the more risky option (if trying to catch up).

  2. CFC1990
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    a) Doherty and Pogba

    or

    b) TAA & Jimenez.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      B

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

      Only Taa will return imo 😛
      So B for me

      1. CFC1990
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        I can see a massive haul from TAA for some reason

        1. CFC1990
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 10 months ago

          Well probably because he has done well in last three games haha

  3. We Will Klopp you
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Have Robertson, Son, Jota and Bednarek in my starting 11 at present, Jiminez first on bench. 0 itb.

    A) Son to Pogba
    B) Son & Jota to Pogba & Redmond - 4
    C) Son, Jota & Jiminez to Pogba, Redmond & Wilson -8, bench Bednarek.

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      B imo

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

      A safer, B seems more fun. I'm not a fan of C (-8 and bench someone who plays vs Hudds).

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      A. Dont think taking a hit this week is prudent since you have no more weeks for it to be recouped.

    4. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      B

    5. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers all, appreciate the advice.

  4. Schafsalat
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    I'm still unsure who to get for Firmino and Son (all options for -4 since I just have 1 FT):

    a) Auba & Sigurdsson
    b) Sterling & Wood
    c) Salah & Long
    d) Bilva & Vardy

    I have no Everton/Arsenal/Burnley but already two players each of City, Liverpool and Southampton. I somehow like all options.

    Your opinions would be much appreciated! 🙂

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Not a.

      C for me

      1. Schafsalat
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks!

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 10 months ago

          No problem.

          Would you mind answering my post above?

  5. Yank Revolution
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Here's my team, any changes suggested?? 1 FT, 0.1 itb

    Jimenez out, Zaha in I have exact cash for - the other move I've thought about is Doh out as bench D insurance for Robertson.

    Leno
    Rob/TAA/Bednarek
    Sterling/Salah/BSilva/Redmond
    Kun/Wilson/Jimenez

    Jota/Doh/Lascelles (Boruc)

    1. Tsssst
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Jim out Zaha in Sounds good mate

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Looks like Robertson is fit, so Jimi to Zaha looks good, nice team.

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Thx Klopp- I escaped not having a WC late and built my team week by week to have decent chance to keep climbing thru 38

  6. NATSTER
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Scout Picks include Shaw in starting 11. This made me hesitated between Shaw and Kompany.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Not yet updated, still GW37

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        New post

    2. Riders of Yohan
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Surely still kompany?

    3. Hand of clod
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Kompany surely a better choice. Would not surprise me in the least for Utd to leak a goal.

  7. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Best use of my FT? 0.7m it’s
    Lloris
    TAA, Doherty, Valery
    Salah(c) Hazard,Sigurdsson, Redmond,Jota
    Aguero,Lacazette

    Foster,Jimenez,Duffy,Yoshida

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Doherty to kompany or jimmy to wilson

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Lol

      2. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks,
        Duffy > Kompany instead ? And have Doherty as backup.

        Would you do both for -4?

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 10 months ago

          Definitely lose Duffy instead of Doherty (wasn’t sure how much kompany costs).

          Still deciding whether it’s worth a -4 for my own team

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 10 months ago

            5.2.
            Duffy > 5.4, so yes can afford Kompany

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

      Duffy to kompony & bench Doherty

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Or Jimenez to Wilson/Mitrovic

      2. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        This is better actually

      3. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        Kompany a definite starter?

  8. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Any word on Salah and Robbo?

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Both should play according to Klopp

  9. pol
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    I know it's a long post but would appriciate some opinions on the below:

    I am trailing in my ML by 5 pts leader took a 4 point hit do 2 Transfers should I take a -4 to do : Son + Jimenez > Pogba + Zaha or just do Son > Pogba

    My team:

    Lloris (Foster)
    Shaw Bednarek Laporte (Yoshida Doherty)
    Mane JWP Stelring Son (Jota)
    Rashford Aguero Jimenez

    Leader team: (I am assuming he go Mane for Son)

    Ederson (Boruc)
    Laporte TAA Trippier (Keane Doherty)
    Hazard Sterling Poba Son (Jota)
    Jimenez Ings (Deeney)

    1. Schafsalat
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      I'd just go Son => Pogba and hope your captain choice makes the difference.

      1. pol
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 10 months ago

        I was going to captain sterling but I have a feeling he will do the same so might go Aguero

    2. Garfield1001
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Definitely no hit. Captain aguero

  10. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Last chance to take hit hurry up,next hit after 3-4 months

  11. Ravager
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Suggestions on how to afford Sterling for this bunch?

    0.6 ITB 2 FT

    Lloris (Boruc)

    Valery Robertson Laporte (Doherty, Duffy)
    Mane Redmond Jota Pogba (Son)
    Jimenez Vardy Aguero

    1. Fantasy Premington
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      How close can you get with Son to 4.0 and Jota to Sterling?

  12. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Best defensive option this week?

    Already have Laporte and VVD

  13. vityovics
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Fraser or Redmond or Lucas?

    1. Disco Stu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      I have Lucas and I'm worried about what's left in th he tank

    2. Riders of Yohan
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Redmond easily

  14. Disco Stu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Taking a -4 to send out Jimi for either Arnie or Vardy. Convince me which I should get

    1. jjandellis
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Vardy

  15. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Which do you prefer:

    A salah valery Jota (-4 salah captain)
    B eriksen robbo Deulofeu (mane of Aguero captain)

    1. Riders of Yohan
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. grumpyman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      A

  16. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    This is the first week I’m leading my main ML.
    9 point lead but 2 nd place has BB and 2 FT’s so I’m playing it as though I’m behind.

    His differentials are Alison,Luiz,Duffy,AWB,Bilva, Sterling,Mane,Rashford,Jimenez then his bench of Patricio,Rice,Maddison,Neves.

    Mine. Lloris,Valery,Doherty,Salah,Hazard,Redmond,Sigurdsson,Lacazette.

    So my captain choice needs to go big to have a chance. Probably Salah (c)?

    1. jjandellis
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Salah defo

    2. Pistol
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Salah

  17. Riders of Yohan
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Any help appreciated!

    A) son -> bilva/pogba
    B) son + eriksen -> salah (C) + redmond (-4)
    C) A + Doherty -> Laporte (-4)
    D) something else

    1.2 ITB 1FT

    Foster / Ryan
    Robbo / Doherty / Shaw / valery / Duffy
    Mane / son / eriksen / sterling / jota
    Aguero / long / Jiménez

  18. Fantasy Premington
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Trying to cover ML rival. If you could cover 2 of these, which would it be:

    A) Siggy + Wilson
    B) Hazard + Mane (already have Salah)

    B seems a no brainer in a way but could easily see Wilson outscore Hazard and Siggy get some set piece off a tired/half suspended Spurs all the same, so very unsure

  19. jjandellis
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    n a real tight fight for 2-4th place. Currently in 3rd, 4 points behind 2nd and 1 point ahead of 4th. Pay jumps between each spot are the same. I have 1 x FT, 2nd has 1 xFT, 4th has 2 x FT. I read that as me being effectively 3 points behind in 4th with hits.

    Leno
    TAA, Robbo, KOLASINAC,
    Mane, W-P, Hazard, Jota
    Wilson, JIMENEZ, Aguero
    Bench includes Duffy, Son

    Do I:
    a) Son & Duffy to Babel & LaPorte (both rivals have latter) 4 POINT HIT
    b) Son & Jimenez to Babel & Vardy 4 POINT HIT
    c) Son & Jimenez to Babel & Perez/Arny 4 POINT HIT
    d) Son, Jimenez & Duffy to Babel, Vardy & Pereira 8 POINT HIT
    e) Son to Babel NO HIT

  20. SomeoneKnows
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Play Jimenez or Jota?

    1. yemzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Jota for me

    2. Pistol
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 10 months ago

      Jota

  21. Pistol
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    2FT £0.1m ITB. Help please?

    Lloris (Ryan)
    Laporte, Robbo, Bednarek (Jonny, Duffy)
    Sterling, Salah, Mane, Hojbjerg (Brooks)
    Aguero, Jimmi, Ings

    A. Jimmi & Ings > Wilson & Long
    B. Jimmi & Robbo > Wilson & TAA
    C. Jimmi & Duffy > Wilson & Diop (1st sub)
    D. Something else

  22. Visionaries
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 10 months ago

    Jim to Zaha or Rashford worth a -4?