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Which budget FPL options caught the eye in Gameweek 1?

From John Lundstram (£4.0m) to Mason Greenwood (£4.5m) and everyone in between, there was almost as much pre-season discussion about budget Fantasy options as there was regarding premium assets.

Those heavy hitters excelled in Gameweek 1, with five of the six £10.0m+ Fantasy options all delivering returns for their owners.

Seven of the eight £8.0m+ Fantasy Premier League forwards who played this weekend banked at least one goal or assist, while the five £8.5m+ midfielders who started in Gameweek 1 all delivered too.

As Fantasy managers try to shoehorn as many expensive options into their squads, then, we need cut-price FPL assets more than ever.

With that in mind, we will assess the players in the bottom two price rungs of each position to see how they fared in the weekend just gone.

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Lessons learned from Gameweek 1

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  1. MarcusAurelius
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A) Dunk
    B) Montoya
    And why?

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wondering this too.

    2. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Dunk. higher chance of attacking points plus he can assist as well nowadays. 😛

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        That pass was De Bruyne-esque

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      good question, what is your view ?

      1. MarcusAurelius
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I’m leaning towards Montoya. Looks like Potter is pretty set on 3-5-2 so a 4.5 wing back seems pretty tempting

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Potter played 7 different systems for Swansea last season, 3 in one game.

          One system he played the least was 3 at the back, but when he did he dropped a play maker defensive midfielder in there

          Buy Brighton players with caution

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            It suggest he moulds the formation and tactics to the players he has at his disposal. If he thinks Brighton’s fullbacks aren’t decent enough in a flatback 4 because they’re not defensive minded, or lack height, then a wingback system is beneficial.

            1. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              not really, he made changes for the fun of it, wingers played as main strikers with strikers on the bench, right wingers played left wing, left wingers played right wing, midfielders played at left back with left back on the bench, right backs at left backs, right backs as holding mids, strikers as wingers, 10s as wingers, 10s as defensive ‘play maker’ mids, right back as a winger (two right backs), strikers played deep ....

              4123 mainly, but 4141 too.

              1. Twisted Saltergater
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 8 months ago

                For a minute, I thought you were describing Mourinho at Man Utd 😉

                1. Hotdogs for Tea
                  • 8 Years
                  4 years, 8 months ago

                  Swans fans were pulling their hair out .... screaming .... just play your strongest team

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

      I think Dunk will do better for bonus over the course of the season, although I did jump on the Montoya bandwagon once he appeared in the Scout Picks.

    5. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Both great picks but I can’t resist a wingback.

    6. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B. Wingback. Good crosser.

      I wouldn't be too swayed by a single GW.

    7. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B stats were junk last season. Nothing will change. Dunk still better pick

    8. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Dunk

  2. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Do not go gentle into that early transfer,
    early transfers should burn and rave at close of day;
    Rage, rage against the rising of price

    Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
    Because their words had forked no lightning they
    Do not go gentle into that good transfer price rise

    Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
    Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
    Rage, rage against the rising of the price

    Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
    And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
    Do not go gentle into that good transfer price rise

    Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
    Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
    Rage, rage against the rising of the price

    And you, my father, there on the sad height,
    Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
    Do not go gentle into that transfer price rise
    Rage, rage against the rising of the price

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Too late - 16

      1. Lebowski85
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yikes! Didn't fancy a wildcard?

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He died young of course. Maybe an early WC would have helped.

    3. Kitsune
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Brilliant

    4. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Michael Caine should do an audio recording of this.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        In his best Welshney accent?

    5. ENZO SZN™
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      MURPH!

    6. F0oTBall GuRu
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Originally this was
      Do not go gentle into that good night
      Dylan Thomas - 1914-1953

      Do not go gentle into that good night,
      Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
      Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

      Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
      Because their words had forked no lightning they
      Do not go gentle into that good night.

      Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
      Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
      Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

      Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
      And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
      Do not go gentle into that good night.

      Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
      Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
      Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

      And you, my father, there on the sad height,
      Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
      Do not go gentle into that good night.
      Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Hence my Welsh reference

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        And?

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          And I knew the source

      3. Davros
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for clarifying. I’d assumed he’d created that for this forum

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          😉

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            That was brilliant.
            You did all that without even plugging in Enigma.
            Just waiting for him to explain Enigma now.

        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Ahaha.

    7. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Excellent and classy

  3. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    If Jota starts on Thursday and gets another 65 minutes I might take him out for Pukki. He looked knackered against Leicester and was snatching at chances.

    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      If he starts 65 and score again hatty of assist, hes my captain for the weekend 🙂

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I am so sure you won't captain him at any cost

      2. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I'll hold you to that 😉

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Thing is with Jota he got pulled an awful lot last season too around the 60 mark. Now there's a bona fide sub for him it seems more probable than likely that this will continue especially with EL.

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah - already regret starting with a little after looking at how he started last season. Some tough fixtures coming up now (MNU, BUR, eve) and then a Chelsea team who may have sorted themselves with Kante and Rudiger back. Will judge after Thursday's game.

        1. Geevious
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Wolves love a tough fixture though

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      The game is won, they should start Cutrone & MGW up top.

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Hope so.

  4. FC_Dzbany
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Hi Guys,

    would you go Kane to Auba only for upcoming gameweek and then come back to Kane prior to Spurs-Newcastle?
    Everything within free transfers.

    Cheers!

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I am pretty sure you'll want to use you FT elsewhere next week. Just save it imo

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      no, unless you will captain Auba

  5. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Sheff U v Palace - RMT says I should be starting Kelly and benching Robinson. Well I won't be doing that! 😕

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      What does horoscope say? As insightful as RMT

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

      Palace good away scoring record?

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Palace were 6th away form last season and 18th home form I think

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          What's that got to do with Kelly?

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Dunno. I'm responding to Burger

            1. Wild Rover
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              So was I 😀 Although it still makes the point

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      For sure!

      Need him to be picked and look dangerous at home. Was tempted to start with Norwood due to pens and set pieces so we’ll see.

    4. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Feels like a one goal game to me. Not sure that's there's that much in it. If Sakho is back in for Dann then there are decent odds of a Palace cs imo.

      The first string Palace defence looked quite ok in preseason and Guaita and one first choice CB have a mighty record against non top 6 opposition - 50% cs.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Well let's hope Robinson gets it then. No way am I benching him and starting Kelly

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I'd start Robinson if I had him.

          I have Ward/Kelly for a guaranteed Palace RB and feel okay-ish about it this week. But truthfully Palace away are more about scoring goals than stopping them.

  6. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    What do you think the fortunes of Ozil will be this year? In and out of the team due to Ceballos or perhaps mainly playing home fixtures?

    All I know is with a front line of Pepe - Lacazette - Aubameyang, there will be a midfielder worth owning.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think that unfortunately, with Turkish assassins after his blood, he won't be able to play again and may need to leave the country before the Euro window closes.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        It’s a bizarre situation that.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Having his photo taken with the leader of such a volatile nation was a naive move in the extreme. Unfortunate, but he should have been advised better.

    2. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Unfortunately Ozil is one of the most risky picks imo, even more than last season.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Most definitely. His body language hasn’t been right for a couple of years but I noticed a change in preseason . Would be great if he gets back on top of his game.

    3. Bodini
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I don’t understand all the hype around Ceballos. Ozil didn’t play and he still didn’t start

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Had just signed. No preseason with Arsenal.

        1. Bodini
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          He got 20 mins in PS5 and PS7 according to the FFS spreadsheet. I take your point that he didn’t have a full preseason but wouldn’t they have given him more playing time if he was such a hot prospect?

    4. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ceballos and Willock seem to be competing for that role as of now. Whoever wins there could be a good budget punt

    5. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think he is going to be trapped inside his house

  7. Marco Ni Motet
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A) Will Kelly start?

    B) Catchart out for who? 4,5 budget.

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Hopefully

      Why on earth are you selling Cathcart already? Did you only look at gw1 fixtures?

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Watford def is useless.

        Who concedes 3 goals vs Brighton at home !

    2. Geevious
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A Probably
      B Who do you have already?

      1. Marco Ni Motet
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Digne, Robbo, TAA, Kelly and Catchart. If Kelly don't start I must play Dendonker, Greenwood or Catchart.

        Watford looked absolutely awful defensively. Don't trust Catchart and other 4,5 defenders like Dunk might rise in price.

        Tempted to take out Catchart but don't know who to take in.

        1. Geevious
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          In that case Dunk/Montoya would work. Brighton and Palace somewhat rotate well. That is if you really have to sell. I wouldn’t mind keeping him on the bench for a week and see how Watford gets on. Donkey can start for you next week anyway. Wolves often do well against big teams.

          1. Marco Ni Motet
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks for you opinion. Might work. Will consider holding him.

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      The consensus on Palace boards is that Kelly will start. He's probably ahead of Dann and Sakho is still a doubt.

      Cahill? I somewhat doubt it. Roy is very conservative and took ages to bring in Guaita for Hennessey - despite his fantastic record in Spain.

    4. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I'd punt on Mings, but Montoya/Dunk the more sensible option

  8. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Perez > McGinn

    Yes/No ?

    1. Markus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      No way

    2. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I have both

    3. Don Rogers FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      No. Not unkess it is enabling some other absolutely essential transfer. And even then have a good think about it.

  9. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Man City's demolition of West Ham has perhaps overshadowed the Hammers' potential over the coming weeks. Brighton, Watford, Norwich and Villa may well be more pliable opposition.

    Hammer time?

    1. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Good fixtures, but I would wait and see for now

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        For sure

    2. Markus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Haller/lanzini proper auditions this week. Was concerned by fornals being dropped and playing 4231 rather than 4141 and hernandez coming on early as if going for them would want a clean run as sole striker, non-riration for lanzini

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wilson > Haller next week if he looks okay @bri.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Morning 🙂 Haller is pencilled in for gw3 wildcard

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Morning 😉 Still got my eye on Tony as well, despite the hiccup.

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Martial? Yep, that's a pisser as I was also considering him and Rashford

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Yeah, can't get Rash but at least Haller & Tony are still on.

    4. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      yep i benched haller gw1 for this ,arise sir sebastian of haller...

    5. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yep, firmly on the radar.

  10. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    id love it, really love if pukki went up in price at 230 pm this afternoon,random price rises and drops as soon as they hit their threshold would be great for the game #gottabedecisive

    1. Markus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      It's not gonna happen but tbh hourly transfer changes would create some beautiful chaos

      1. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Chaos is a ladder

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Ah yes, finally I understand how to play the game of throw-ins.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Real time price rises.... imagine a player going up 0.1m during a game as he scores a hat trick 😯

      1. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I think this would be really interesting - although it would make playing FPL even more time consuming as would force you to watch / be on your phone every game if you care about price rises

  11. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    In not doing Moura > Martial, im either learning to curb my punt instincts or have overdone it and am now in the overthinking camp.

    Wish we could see the results of GW2 already.

    1. Markus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I imagine you rightly were waiting until sterling/ederson rose for definite call (as eg salah could get injured tonight). Now the price changes train is firmly on the track (eg someone like pukki could rise before the weekend) I think people will be more decisive. The next two gameweeks are mad for changes, martial will probably rise again on sunday/mon night before he plays I'd guesd, strap yourself in!

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yep, didn’t think there was a chance Martial going up if Sterling hadnt and he was so far ahead in terms of transfers in.

        Also want to wait until after the Liverpool - Chelsea game, should an injury cause a more pressing transfer.

        It could well work out as a positive if Moura continues to start. I could then get Martial in for Siggy. A Lacazette price drop would be welcome too.

    2. Geevious
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I’m in the same camp with Wilson > Rash4. Most likely gonna regret... Such is the FPL life!

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Nah you did well to stick there 🙂

        1. Geevious
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I pray you’re right!

  12. Blanka
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Fpl statistics not reliable then!

    Martial, Rashford, De Gea, Sterling, Ederson all gone up!

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      The Martial one was a surprise, around 63% so a bit of fine tuning no doubt.

      1. Blanka
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Guess I'm holding off the Fraser to Martial move.

    2. Markus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      My theory is that I reckon fpl wasn't working properly til 6am this morning, so sterling + ederson were probably more like +180%. Could see a origi/ndombele/ederson 2nd rise tonight... We'll see, the formulas will be close by end of week

      1. benbro
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Think Origi will fall as all the managers who picked him first week swap out for a better option now he’s had his day in the sun and Mané is back.

        Personally I’m going to hold one more week as I have 1.5 ITB and none of the 7m options work for me.

        That said I also have Dave in defence so may decide to make Origi a 7.5 or 8 by bringing in say AWB or Shaw in his stead.

        1. Markus
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          That makes complete logical sense, but because of the masses price changes work primarily by who scored lots of points last week, hence he's at 60%.

        2. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Origi won't fall. As Markus notes, he was only a couple of % behind Martial in terms of price rise.
          Markus' theory of the algorithm broken until today makes a lot of sense actually. If so, we'll find out in next 24 hours if Origi was really 60% and going nowhere, or nearer 99% - which I'd find incredulous.

    3. Andy'81
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Price rise/fall sites are never reliable at this point in the season, they'll get closer and closer to better predictions the further into the year we go.

  13. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Starting to regret Jota pick as Wolves fixtures likely to read as follows before the IB:

    Thurs 15 Aug - Pyunik (H) EL - Wolves currently 4-0 up from first leg
    Mon 22 Aug - Man U (H) PL
    Thurs 22 Aug - Torino (A) EL - Torino currently 5-0 up from the first leg
    Sun 25 Aug - Burnley (H) PL - this is currently showing as Sat 24 but should be moved once the Pyunik second leg has concluded
    Thurs 29 Aug - Torino (H) - EL
    Sun 1 Sept - Everton (A) - PL

    Then international break.

    Tomorrow's game really should be a great opportunity to rest the likes of Jimenez and Jota.

  14. Netley Lucas
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Those of us with Wilson & Moura, the Haller & Martial move is still on next week. Who knows, might even be a blessing.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I’m still not convinced Moura loses his place when Son is back.

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        You think Poch will go 3 up top or use Moura as a right sided midfielder? He tends to go with 2 dm 2 am and 2 up top?

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Maybe it’s wishful thinking but yeah maybe 433 now that he has Ndombele and Lo Celso.

          Am anticipating 4222 vs Citeh though. Everything crossed for Moura.

  15. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    What would you do with this team?

    Pope
    Zinchenko, c.taylor, robertson, Targett
    Salah, sterling, perez, lucas
    King, Aubameyang

    Bench, button, kwp, greenwood, Dendoncker

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Defence is a mess. You could sweat it out and hope one of Taylor or Targett starts, putting Donckers as first sub. If neither play you're stuck with KWP away at City.
      Alternatively, you could panic and use your FT to get a decent 4.5 defender.

      1. Where dahoud at
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Its a shambels, what defender do i get tho?

        1. RyanKent14
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Montoya or dunk

        2. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Just go through those who had a good GW1, such as at Brighton.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      What an odd defence

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Taylor/ Targett rotation as a guess

  16. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    What to do with Guilbert?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I assume you have cover. See if he plays next GW.

      1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks, Andy. Was going to rotate with Montoya. Should be ok this week as both home against similar sides

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      If he doesn't start against Bournemouth get rid but think we'll have more attacking setup than against Spurs

      1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers, Kiwi

  17. nani is michael jackson
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Deulofeu owners worried about where he was played and reclassification? Watford fans reckon he could be dropped?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I imagine they are more worried that he was subbed at halftime

  18. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is pereira “far from nailed”? Looks an ole favourite to play in the whole and RM? Could be a nice 5m option i’d Have thought

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      What about James, coming on and scoring?

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Lingard preferred in the whole to pereira?

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          He was on Sunday. That's all we've got to go on at the moment.

  19. Clueless24
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Despite the loss how did Abraham play for Chelsea against Man Utd? Is he worth a think or is he the Chelsea striker more likely to be rotated around too much?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Cracking shot against the post early doors but faded 2nd half as Utd got on top, looked okay tbh.

  20. Lokomotivvv
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Any idea how to get rid of Deulofeu in my team? Watford was so bad in GW1...

    Ryan
    TAA Robbo Digne Laporte
    Zaha Fraser Salah Sterling
    Deulofeu King

    Button Kelly Dendoncker Greenwood

    A) Directly swapping Deu to Pukki?
    B) Keep the FT, transfer Zaha+Deu to Rashford and 4,5 Mid? The price change is so annoying...
    C) Keep Deu till GW 5?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Sell Robbo to fund Deulofeu up to Rashford.

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Deulofeu vs Everton isn’t such a bad idea.

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        How is that good? Everton at Goodison are top 4-6 defence in the league. Everton have 5 cleans in their last 7 fixtures and Deulofeu was hooked after 45mins last GW

        1. Lokomotivvv
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          the sub after 45 is what concerns me most

        2. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I mean as a former player. Players seem to find an extra 5% when up against their old club.

          As a Digne owner, I’d certainly prefer Deulofeu not to be involved.

  21. Mr Bird
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is fpl statistics broken or just needs to catch up? Still has Martial at 63.8% ^...?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      They're probably wondering what the hell's going on, like the rest of us. Give 'em a few hours.

    2. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Each season they have to try to work out any changes to the FPL algorithm - clearly either something has changed this year or there has been a bug with the FPL site / data (which wouldn’t be unlikely given all the issues with the site so far)

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not broken but they have almost nothing to go on.
      We get these questions every year and the answer is always the same. Wait.

      1. Mr Bird
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Fair enough... only my second season and didn’t find out about the site until about mid season when they would have had it working already

  22. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Do we have any update on FFS H2H leagues? Is it still a classic league and when will they make they divide them into normal H2H leagues?

  23. NATSTER
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    I’m now more concern with the drop more than the rise.

    Robertson, Perez, Wilson, King .. Do you think one of them will face the price drop?

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      You aren’t going to sell them this week even if they were going to drop so just don’t worry about it.

      Yes value is important but you can’t go selling players like Robertson after 1 week if their price falls by 0.1

      1. NATSTER
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Right, Robertson is fine. I can keep him over the season but It’s be hard time with Wilson, King, and Perez.

        Umm.. it’s probably a good time to play different game this season and ignore the price.

  24. tc93
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Hate to rub it in to those who didn’t... but I’m soo happy I did martial to Fraser on Tuesday

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      You mean Fraser to Martial?

      You’ll no doubt be reversing the transfer on Monday when martial blanks and Fraser scores 2.

      Such a short term view

      1. tc93
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        That’s the one haha

      2. tc93
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Someone a bit butthurt? I’m not worrying so I’ve got Wilson and King for coverage 😉

      3. MosF94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Nah - Fraser has a bunch of meh fixtures after Villa, Martial has a good run. This week, I fancy Fraser to do better, but Martial should score higher in the mid-term (I'm looking to get him in for GW3, probably)

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Fraser haul vs Villa will change your tune

      1. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        If there is any justice in the FPL world - united will lose without scoring and Bournemouth assets and Moura will score.

      2. tc93
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I’d still back martial.. also he’s a longer term pick so not just looking at the next fixture

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      You clearly don't hate to rub it in seeing as it's your first post in 19 days. Well done though and good luck with Martial!

      1. tc93
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I actually thought I’d made a mistake at first- as it was only on 63% to rise. So more shocked than anything

  25. balint84
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Kane to Pukki for 1 week?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      No way, you have a 6.5 fwd letting you down like the rest of us?

    2. Lecky Legs FC
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Bad idea save FT

    3. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Haha!

      Oh your being serious?

  26. Come on you Kante
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is it worth getting Pogba in? Does he look like staying at United and performing or too risky?

    Thoughts please

  27. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    That Martial rise is super annoying.

    I was planning Barkley + Perez (if they don't do well) > Martial + McGinn/Robinson

    But now I have to get a 5.0m mid instead who are all far worse options.

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      What will you do if Barkley and Perez score points and martial blanks this week? Will you then decide martial is a bad pick?

      If you can’t get a 5.5 mid then I think you go Dendoncker and save 0.5.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Annoying but you must have thought it was very likely he’d rise this week.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah I did. I'll wait and see. Patience is fine.

  28. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Pep loves silverware ... Kun & Bernado rested on the weekend to start tonight and then be regular starters in the league ?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      surely City are in the Super Cup ? 😉

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Nice attempt at a save, but we all know you’ve balled this up.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      ??

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        oops forgot ... the didn’t win in Europe 🙂

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Didn’t realise they’re playing tonight. In what?

  29. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on lanzini?
    Think he can be great. Considering him as perez or barkley replacement

  30. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    FPL stats numbers look like they have adjusted now.