Scout Notes

Lundstram delivers as Sheffield United’s budget defenders impress

Our Gameweek 2 reviews continue with a look at Sunday’s first match.

Sheffield United’s first Premier League fixture at Bramall Lane since 2007 ended in victory for the hosts, with plenty to interest Fantasy managers who love a budget buy.

Sheffield United 1-0 Crystal Palace

  • Goal: John Lundstram (£4.0m)
  • Assist: None

There were two starting £4.0m FPL defenders at Bramall Lane on Sunday, with the less-popular asset delivering big for his owners.

Sheffield United’s John Lundstram (£4.0m), owned by less than a third of the Fantasy managers who had Martin Kelly (£4.0m) in their squads at the point of the Gameweek 2 deadline, banked a goal, a clean sheet and maximum bonus points as Sheffield United deservedly beat Crystal Palace and maintained their unbeaten start to 2019/20.

A defender in FPL, Lundstram was again deployed in his usual central midfield position as Chris Wilder named an unchanged starting XI and stuck with the 3-5-2 set-up that earned the Blades a point at Bournemouth.

The portents weren’t good early in the match as Lundstram picked up a yellow card after just seven minutes.

That was as bad as it got for the budget FPL defender and his owners, however.

Having already created a big chance that David McGoldrick (£5.5m) spurned before half-time, Lundstram showed he is no mere deep-lying midfield clogger by pouncing on the loose ball from a Luke Freeman (£5.5m) cross-shot to fire the Blades in front on 46 minutes.

Sunday might well have represented Lundstram’s high point as a Fantasy asset in 2019/20 but his spot in the Sheffield United starting XI would appear to be safe for the time being, with his place in the Blades’ midfield very much merited on his early-season performances.

Loan signing Muhamed Besic (£4.5m) may pose a long-term threat (although this is a midfielder who himself hasn’t yet proved anything in the top flight, having spent the previous 18 months on loan in the Championship with Middlesbrough) and Wilder may at some point ditch the flat three in midfield for the 3-4-1-2 he favoured last season but the balance of the Blades’ side looks ideal at present and the United boss would surely be averse to upsetting the current status quo in midfield.

An injury picked up by John Fleck (£5.0m) against the Eagles on Sunday may further lessen the competition in the engine room, although the severity of the Scotland international’s problem has yet to be determined.

Hailing Lundstram after full-time, Wilder said:

It has been a really difficult period for John. We brought in Ollie Norwood last year, who was arguably the best player in the Championship, and we played a two.

John’s more of an athletic midfield player and we’ve played with three players in the middle of the park. He’s a modern-day midfield player, he’s athletic, he’s mobile and he’s got good ability.

Everyone is delighted for him as he is such a good kid and sometimes, you just need a little bit of a break.

I said to him at the back-end of the season that if we did manage to go up, don’t start thinking: ‘that is me done’.

It was not and I always thought he had a part to play and for John now he needs to show that level of consistency. But I thought he was outstanding today.

Lundstram’s fine display both on and off the ball (no United player won more tackles) was only a small part of the Blades’ victory.

Substitute Freeman had an effective afternoon in the midfield three with Lundstram and creator-in-chief Oliver Norwood (£5.0m), while Callum Robinson (£5.5m) – who himself was withdrawn with an as-yet-undiagnosed injury in the second half – and McGoldrick pressed well from the front.

The stand-out performers were arguably the Blades’ defenders, though, with a Palace side that scored 32 goals on the road last season (only three sides netted more) barely getting a sniff.

Wing-back George Baldock and centre-half Chris Basham (both £4.5m) nullified Wilfried Zaha (£7.0m) after the Ivory Coast international had made a lively start, while Christian Benteke (£6.0m) was easily handled by the hosts’ back three.

The Eagles were perhaps the more threatening side in the opening quarter of an hour but Benteke’s fourth-minute effort was Palace’s only attempt from close range all game, with their other five speculative shots coming from 18 yards out or further.

Basham’s overlapping runs in open play again caught the eye, while Jack O’Connell‘s (£4.5m), himself not averse to a dash forward, posed a real threat at set plays, twice going close with headers from dead-ball situations.

Reacting to criticism of the Blades’ robust approach, Wilder said of his defence:

It’s still a contact sport. Players are still allowed to make contact with each other and they should be allowed to make contact. That’s part and parcel of what we do.

We did not allow them to get into any rhythm. They are an outstanding side away from home and had won seven out of their last 10 [on the road].

We got the balance and the shape of the team right. Even late on in the game, when we had to stand tough, I thought we did that. It was a good day from my point of view as the manager in terms of how we played with and without the ball.

The cliched, Match of the Day pundit-style response to whether the Blades were good or Palace were bad was appropriate today: “it was a bit of both”.

The Eagles’ bright-ish start didn’t really amount to much and, after Benteke’s aforementioned chance, Dean Henderson (£4.5m) only had to deal with long-range efforts from Andros Townsend (£6.0m) and substitute Jeffrey Schlupp (£5.5m).

The Blades predictably targeted Zaha and, when the Ivory Coast international is muscled out of the game, Palace’s lack of threat from other areas becomes apparent.

Two blanks in front of goal aren’t enough for us to completely write off their attacking assets but Palace now face nine of last season’s top ten between Gameweeks 3 and 13 and sit bottom of our Season Ticker as a result, so there is little incentive to invest at present.

Palace weren’t shambolic at the back but presented the Blades with enough chances to win the game without Lundstram’s goal, with McGoldrick missing a sitter, Robinson blazing over, and O’Connell and Oliver McBurnie (£6.0m) going close with headed efforts in the second half.

Let’s not forget that the Eagles were without first-choice centre-halves James Tomkins and Mamadou Sakho (both £5.0m) and haven’t really replaced one of 2018/19’s stand-out right-backs in Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.5m) – the difference in class between Manchester United’s summer signing and Joel Ward (£4.5m) glaringly obvious again on Sunday.

Certainly, there would be plenty to encourage owners of the Red Devils’ Fantasy assets heading into Gameweek 3.

Members’ Analysis


Sheffield United XI (3-5-2): Henderson; Basham, Egan, O’Connell; Basham, Norwood, Fleck (Freeman 29′), Lundstram, Stevens; McGoldrick (Jagielka 89′), Robinson (McBurnie 56′).

Crystal Palace XI (4-4-2): Guaita; Ward, Dann, Kelly, van Aanholt; Townsend (McCarthy 70), McArthur (Wickham 82′), Milivojevic, Meyer (Schlupp 65′); Zaha, Benteke.


Lessons learned from Gameweek 2

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  1. The Fantasy Doctor
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone tempted to get Son over KdB?

    1. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Both would be great

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Both ideally but KDB is an 11.0M player with a 9.6M price tag. Can see him breaking the assists record if he stays fit.

      1. Manamongst
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        He won´t stay fit...

        doubt he practices every day the rest of team trains this week.

        1. FPL.team
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          What's that based on?

        2. ENZO SZN™
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Source?

    3. Squeakybum99
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Not with city's fixture. But Son is great value. It's not a disaster if you choose one over the other.

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

      I would want to see first where Son is going to be playing in their formation. And is he eased to starting eleven... First KDB and if Son is in form , easy switch

  2. Manumana
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Lose one -

    A. Robbo
    B. VVD

    THX

    1. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      VVD.

    2. Squeakybum99
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B. Unless that 0.5 makes a humongous difference elsewhere.

    3. infamousprob
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      robbo

    4. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Not Robertson

      1. Manumana
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Wot i wanted to hear. Thx a lot

  3. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on Robertson + Salah + Wilson to Walker + De Bruyne + Kane (-4)?

    That would give me:

    Pope - McGovern
    Walker - VVD - Digne - Zouma - Lundstram
    Sterling - De Bruyne - Martial - Robinson
    Kane - Deeney - Jota

    Thanks guys!

  4. Puzzle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Whats the news on Digne?

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

      Just a knock - shd be good

      1. Puzzle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Brilliant, thanks. Would like to keep and get rid of a Liverpool def instead.

    2. Squeakybum99
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No news. have to wait

  5. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I suggest anyone with Bournemouth attack, I would play them, city defense is not that great...

    1. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I think 4-0 City win.

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Spurs' XG was like 0.3 in that game, and they kept a clean sheet vs West Ham.

      I strongly disagree

  6. HamezMace
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Mason Mount - is there a better 6m (or less) midfielder to go with right now?
    Norwich, and Sheffield United up next.

    1. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Between him, H Wilson and Trossard. Could do with another week at least to decide.

      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I might need to take a punt though, I have a decent bench to cover him if he's dropped for some reason.
        Thanks Bart.

    2. Manamongst
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I don´t think it will last. To most Pulisic is the better footballer. Mount killed them in the final 15 minutes. I can see Frank being pulled in a million different directions. But the Mount love/loyalty won´t last forever. Swapping Pulisic around for the sake of trying to find Mount goals isn´t helping either of them.

      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Isn't Pulasic playing wide, with Mount in the 10?

        1. Manamongst
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          They´ve swapped numerous times, almost as if Frank is either trying to figure out which is better at playing where, or trying to find a strong position for Mount.

      2. DantheManinaPan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        This is nonsense

        1. Manamongst
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          What non-sense? Look at both of there heatmaps, against LC, Pulisic started on the left, then went to the right (I imagine because Pedro went chicken with head-cut-off a few times). Mount started off at the 10 and played on the left and back at the 10 and then an 8 for a bit.

          It really looked like Frank was pushing buttons, or some tinkerman action. His last 2 substitutions were an error imho.

    3. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Neither of those are easy fixtures

      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Of the options around that price point, does anyone have better fixtures?

        That's been the hardest part of finding the best non-premium players, no one has good (or easy) fixtures.

    4. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Norwich will cause Chelsea so many problems.

      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        As long as Chelsea also cause Norwich problems then I'm fine with that. I'm not looking at Mount for his clean sheet point.

      2. Manamongst
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Agreed. They are back line killers...when you think your off-side trap is sound...

  7. Manamongst
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    It´s all fun and games until Sterling and KDB get dropped/rotated this season.

    I could see Silva stepping in for Silva or KDB this week. Or Mahrez for Sterling. Bournemouth is a lay-up...a bunny.

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      🙄

    2. Riders of Yohan
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Even with the rotation they’re worth it

      1. Manamongst
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        ok...lol

        1. DantheManinaPan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          It's true though.

          1. Manamongst
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah, only if the score. But yeah I feel ya.

    3. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      haha, rested for what? There’s a 2 week international break coming up. Why would Pep rest KDB this weekend, for a 14 day break? Delusional non KDB owner just hoping.

      1. Manamongst
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I´m not delusional, he clearly can´t throw himself about like he used to, he took at least two knocks as well. I truly don´t mind people holding him all season. I will own him strategically throughout the season. Besides I did include a ¨/rotated¨ if I have to explain that to you...even just before an international break then...you clearly didn´t own Mahrez this week either.

        1. DAZZ
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Mahrez isn’t the best player in the Premier League. No player like KDB elsewhere. City tick along nicely when KDB plays, and he looks like he will get an assist every time he has the ball, i can guarantee you KDB and Sterling play this weekend.

          1. Manamongst
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            You´re again missing my point, ¨get dropped/rotated this season.¨ Which means, enjoy it, but expect to have your feelings hurt throughout the season. And with KDB he may start every game he is healthy but team set-up/personnel effects his fantasy prowess.

      2. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        To suggest a City player may get rested/rotated might be wishful thinking but it isn't delusional

        1. DAZZ
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Apologies, delusional was the wrong word.

        2. Manamongst
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          When they came for Silva they said we were delusional...

          When they came for Mahrez...they Sterling was wishful thinking.

          When they come for KDB they say it was a knock lol...

    4. KingOllie
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      nothing to rest for. xmas time i will reassess

    5. Bird Raymond
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      You've got a point once Champions League starts, but no need to rotate when it's one game per week.

  8. Riders of Yohan
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts:

    TAA, Dend, vardy —> Emerson, KDB, Greenwood?

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Emerson has good attacking stats but don't trust them to keep clean sheets.

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

        AWB over Emerson if you son't have him

  9. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone care to guess how Poch will line Spurs up against Newcastle?

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

      Kane Son up front

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        So tempting to get Son

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      The same as he has done last game except son or Lucas is a toss up for the second striker next to kane

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        So you think Lamela is more secure than the other 2?

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

          Personally I think it’s way too tricky to guess. I will avoid all spurs except Kane for a while until it really is settled, they’re not playing fluently yet I wouldn’t think poch I happy currently so a lot remains to be seen imo

    3. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Lloris
      KWP Vertonghen Alderweireld Rose
      Ndombele Winks Sissoko
      Son Eriksen
      Kane

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Looks good to own Kane

      2. infamousprob
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        why would poche put his side at home to worst team in prem this defensive!?

        midfield:
        Ndombele-Winks-Eriksen

        Attack:
        Son/Lamela-Kane-Moura/Lamela

    4. Marty McFly
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I own Moura and I’m going to keep him. There’s a reasonable chance he gets benched but he showed vs City that he can come on and score.

      If you own any spurs players, I would keep them. If you don’t own any, Kane is the most reliable to have.

  10. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Salah and Robinson to Mane and Lanzini?

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

      no

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'm tempted to do Salah to Mane but not yet

    3. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Unnecessary transfers.

    4. Manamongst
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      NO.

    5. The Poor One
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      What had lanzini done?

  11. aapoman
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Ditch 1 or 2 of these:

    A. Robbo
    B. TAA
    C. Perez
    D. Zinchenko
    E. Wilson

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

      CD

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      AE.

    3. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      C

    4. Tabasco
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      CE

    5. Marty McFly
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I own 3 of these.

      Assuming Zinchenko’s flag isn’t anything to worry about, I’d just sell Wilson.

    6. Manamongst
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Ditch A, Auba will be terrorizing him this week.

      And pray Pepé is not fully fit. TAA is full of fantasy points but, keeping it 100...damn he can´t defend.

      Also Zinch´s time could be about up, Cancelo needs a run-out.

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Wouldn't be ditching Robertson because of speculation about how one player in one game is going to perform.

        1. Manamongst
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          If you have to ditch one...one seems concentrated on his defensive performances the other his offensive.

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Robertson did his share of attacking and returns are round the corner imo. TAA is more prone to rotation. I am very happy if plenty are ditching AR.

    7. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A
      C

  12. Manumana
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    1.AWB
    or
    2. Mina/Coleman

    Have Digne

    Thx a lot

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Probs 2

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Awb

  13. Malinwa
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A. Trossard
    or
    B. Ndombele

    Thanks for some advice!

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Trossard

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Trossard.

    3. altan8797
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Trossard

  14. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on my WC team?

    Pope / Button
    Coleman / Soyuncu / Montoya / Lundstram / Kelly
    Mane / Sterling / KdB / Martial / Mount
    Kane / Pukki / Wickham

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

      That defense. Yikes!

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Like it a lot tbh. Although not sold on Mount yet... I'd do Mount to Mcginn or cellabos and upgrade one of defenders

      1. Manamongst
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Surprised people wouldn´t get rid of Mount for Ceballos anyway...when Willian is fit, he won´t play before the 50mil+ kid...

        1. DantheManinaPan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          If you won't get KDB because of rotation reasons, why are you recommending Ceballos!?

          And Willian isn't even competition for Mount - they play different positions!

          1. Manamongst
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            jeez, Ceballos is 100% going to play (not to mention they (kdb & ceballos) are miles apart in price mate). When Willian is fit, Pedro ain´t going anywhere, and Pulisic is going to play somewhere. Mount is decent, but he ain´t gonna be playing ahead of Pulisic. while we´re at it thye´ve spoke of playing Willian at the 10 as well but to make it simple when he is fit Pulisic will move inside.

            1. George Sillett
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Willian's attitude stank when he came on . Wandered around totally disinterested . Not popular with Lampard at all. Won't be getting many starts.

              1. Manamongst
                • 13 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                That´s a long time to wait for other to healthy as well don´t you think? Agreed totally with your Willian assessment.

                1. George Sillett
                  • 8 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  Ceballos is a beast though. 5.5 is a bargain price.

            2. RichardNixon
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Mount and Barkley played ahead of Pulisic against Utd. And Mount isn't a winger (although he can play there). And Pulisic was garbage yesterday, while Willian was absolute dog shyt

            3. Beizer
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              100% in an emery-team? I don't think so. Other options are too good (özil, maybe mkhitaryan etc. Torreira, guendouzi, willock, xhaka - all competing for cm/om). But at that price he is a great option nonetheless.

              1. Manamongst
                • 13 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                özil and Miki may not play another game. Not to mention he is using Ceballos as leverage with Ozil, he could care less if he plays him again. Xhaka is likely a dead man walking. Be afraid if he plays against Pool.

              2. Manamongst
                • 13 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Mate Ceballos is nailed.

                1. Beizer
                  • 4 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  I hope you are right.

          2. Beizer
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Rotation to a 5.5 midfielder doesn't hurt as much as to a 9.5 midfielder, I guess. I agree that willian should not be a threat to mount.

            1. Manamongst
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              This. Explained the Willian scenario Pulisic is a threat.

        2. ENZO SZN™
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Different position. Lampard will field a No.10 and it's a toss up between Mount/ Barkley atm.

        3. RichardNixon
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          The whole Chelsea team is a lottery atm but Mount has looked like getting goals and assists every time he has been on the pitch including pre-season. Pedro and Pulisic are the only fit wingers by the way and that's why Mount has been used there at times this season, as well as Barkley v Utd. So Willian, CHO, Pedro and Pulisic out wide when fit. And Willian was absolute dog shyt yesterday but CHO isn't far away apparently. Mount could also play there but his place wouldn't be secure.

          So that leaves Mount and Barkley for No10 role in a 4231 which hasnt looked very good so far v Leicester and Utd. The 433 v Liverpool in the Euro Supercup looked much better but that doesn't leave room for a No10 and as a result Mount's place in under threat. He could play deeper but that would mean he needs to displace one of Kante, Kovacic or Jorginho and imo isn't suited to that role, and his fpl potential would diminish.

        4. RichardNixon
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          and by the way, as good as he is, Ceballos has got 5 goals and 2 assists in something like 55 games for Madrid in the last two seasons

          1. Manamongst
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            And 7 goals I believe at Betis, Madrid was a snatch and grab so that Barcelona couldn´t get him, irregardless of position depth...I could go down the list of CM for Madrid and you would get the picture. Ceballos is like a more agressive David Silva with an eye for goal.

            1. RichardNixon
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              He absolutely bossed it in the U21 Euros over the summer. Top top player and Arsenal got a gem albeit on loan. I'm looking for a mid 6 and under but will wait a couple of weeks with Ceballos. Most likely one of Mcginn, Mount, Trossard for the next two game weeks and see after that

    3. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Very similar team as me but I have Ceballos instead of Mount and Digne for Coleman

    4. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Nice team. I think it's best going with cheaper defenfers and a stronger front line like you have tbo.

  15. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    What's the optimum cheapish 2 up top route now, or if you are shopping there, is it best to go with 1?
    I assume Pukki-Jota?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Pukki

    2. Manamongst
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Jota shall be revealed tonight...

  16. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    When will livefpl have the ranks after autosubs up?

  17. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Aubameyang, Robertson, Perez to Rashford, Son/KDB, AWB?

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      2 FT's ?

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Oui. - 4

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Auba out to Kane and captain against a woeful Newcastle
          . Roll the FT's . Will be very valuable after GW4 . What's the rest of the team look like ?

          1. Tsparkes10
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Not keen on Kane. Prefer Son tbh.

            1. George Sillett
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Not sure whether he comes straight back in . May start on the bench. I will be eyeing up the Kane to Son hokeycokey after GW4 with 2 FT's .

    2. KingOllie
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I think Auba is one to hold on to, Spurs(H) will be a goalfest too

      1. KingOllie
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        just the liverpool game, but liverpool arent exactly water tight at the minute.

      2. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        True but Laca back and Aubam out on left ain't ideal

    3. Manamongst
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Auba to Laca if you´re smart and sexy...

  18. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Which to ditch:

    Mane
    Sterling
    KdB
    Kane

    1. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Kane, but after Newcastle

  19. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Sean Douche needs to get over himself, when asked to pin point the supposed dives he was on about he couldn't. Pure defelection for his Arsenal record of played 10 lost 10

    1. KingOllie
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Arsenal are 'divers' is the biggest load of bollox ever

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Bit harsh.

      He's a good bloke and a fantastic manager.

      And his comments about only getting a maximum of a yellow for diving are warranted, whether there was any in the Arsenal game or not

      1. Andrew
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Problem was Barnes dived atleast twice in that match lol

      2. Manamongst
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        A lot of them were clearly overly-embellished but still fouls. Ceballos coiling as if being shot a couple of times comes to mind. But with their technical ability, Burnley really should aspire to more than second ball bullies...

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

    Heaton
    VVD TAA Digne Zinchenko
    Siggy Salah Sterling Perez
    Wilson Jota
    Subs: DD, Lund, Gwood

    Best way to get Son/Kane?

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

      2FT

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

      im afraid wildcard is the only option. too much money invested in defence makes it so difficult unles your taking -8 or -12

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

        Not really? I have 2 FT's

        Siggy + TAA > AWB + Son
        Siggy + Wilson > Son + King

    3. KingOllie
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      trent to 4.0

      Wilson to Kane

      1. Klein
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Or this. But son may or may not stsrt so i am turned off

      2. Marty McFly
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        This is the most sensible route.

    4. Klein
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      You can do
      TAA + siggy + greenwood to kelly + cantwell + kane -4

    5. G Banger
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Why not TAA + Wilson => Lundstrum + Kane

      or

      TAA + Perez => Lundstrum + Son

      I'm considering both!

  21. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    This is tough. Which option do you prefer on WC?

    A) Salah Martial (Barnes/Jota) Cantwell

    B) Mane KDB Ceballos Greenwood

    Pope 4.0
    VVD Coleman Montoya (Diop Lundstram)
    _____ Sterling ____ McGinn _____
    Kane Pukki _____

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

      A with Jota

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      b

    3. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      You already wildcarded?

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

        not yet but im on the verge really want to get rid of likes of Wilson Deulofeu Richarlison Perez Balbuena who has underperformed massively to jump on better players at those price points

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Deulofeu has two great fixtures up next though and he typically does well against the worst teams.

          1. Manamongst
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Apart from him, what really good with Watford though...I fear for their safety personally.

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

          add adam smith as well. all most all of them are poised to drop in price before gw3 deadline

    4. altan8797
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      b

  22. altan8797
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Thinking of doing Salah to Mane next week. Who would you upgrade with the extra 1M?

    Ryan 4.0
    Kelly Robbo Zinch Lundstram Diop
    Ster Salah* KDB Grealish Dendocker
    Kane King Greenwood

    Thanks in advance.

    1. Klein
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Grealish but you have 2 non starters in bench.

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

        Most chances created this week? Should have scored a couple but snatching at shots trying to hard

        1. Klein
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Something about him really lets him down. Couldnt get involved much last season too. Is he on pens?

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

            No. We won 10 in a row after he came back from injury last season. Just need 1 win to get monkey off his back

    2. Le Nick
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Zinchecnko didn't look to great again, I'd probably lose him.

    3. Manamongst
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I am too, gonna use Arsenal as the barometer..if he skins Maitland-Niles on his left side then I´m all about swappin. Besides thinking Mane will eat this year off Salah targeting.

  23. Firmino
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Heaton
    Robbo VvD Digne Montoya
    Salah Sterling KdB Martial Perez
    King

    McGovern; Rico Wickham Greenwood

    1FT 0.0ITB

    What to do with this team?

    1. altan8797
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I would ditch at least one of Robbo or VVD until Allison gets back and maybe invest in my attackers

      1. Firmino
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        To who?

    2. Le Nick
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      That's a good team, similar to mine. I ditched Robbo to Dunk (price rise/fall concerns) and added KDB who you already have. I'd keep defence unless looking to upgrade attacking options.

  24. The Ejiptian King
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Reckon I should give Vardy and Perez the next couple of fixtures? Was raging yesterday but Leicester did play well in the second half, even if those two didn't do much.

    1. Klein
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Next two fixtures are nice. Keep or ditch one.

    2. PlayPercentage
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'm keeping Vardy for the next few fixtures.
      Personally, I wouldn't have a Leicester mid *and* forward.

    3. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Own Tielemans and keeping for next week. If you are in need of funds, suggest downgrading one, probably Perez.

    4. Manamongst
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Vardy is barely touching it. And so is Perez, let alone to even think about servicing Vardy...

  25. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Trossard or McGinn?

    1. Klein
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Cantwell + $$

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

        He does look lively

  26. Miff8
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Perez and Wilson out for Son and Greenwood? (play 451, 541)
    Or Perez and Wilson out for Martial and Pukki? (play 442)

    Current Team:

    Lloris
    Digne Zouma Robertson Lundstram
    Sterling Salah KDB Perez
    Wilson King
    Bench: Button Dendoncker Taylor Wickham

    1. TRE2
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Id be vary of two 4.5s

      1. Miff8
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I am slightly... but King should play all games I think, and would have a strong midfield, Sterling, Salah, KDB, Son...

  27. TRE2
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Wilson & Perez to Pukki & Martial (pending tonights game), yay or nay?

    Pope Button
    TAA VVD Digne Zinchenko Lundstram
    Salah Sterling Perez Moura Dend.
    Wilson Jota Greenwood

    1. Miff8
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Similar query to mine above!

    2. Klein
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      You think moura will keep his place? I would look at him first.

      1. TRE2
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I was thinking keep one more week. But fair point. Easier to run away from Perez I guess

        1. Miff8
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Lets see how Martial/Utd do tonight then decide

  28. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    How would you cram Sterling into this? 2FTs and willing to hit

    Pope
    VVD TAA Digne Zinchenko
    Salah KDB Fraser Perez
    Wilson Vardy
    (Donk Rico Greenwood)

    Would like Fraser, Wilson, Vardy to Sterling, Pukki, 6.1 FWD but obviously 6.1 isn't really an option.

    Considering smashing the TAA piggy bank but it feels premature. Any better options I'm missing?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      TAA + Wilson + Fraser -> Sterling + Soyuncu + whatever you can get

      1. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah fair enough, may have to ditch Trent for funds. Cheers

  29. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Can't have all of these, so who should I not have:

    1. Mane
    2. Sterling
    3. KdB
    4. Kane

    1. KingOllie
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      drop kane from these

    2. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I would drop Kane

  30. KingOllie
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I think im going Salah -> Sterling this gameweek.

    I know the risks, but Sterling seems to have a much higher upside and i would captain him ahead of Salah in every game.

    I will then reasses when Lpools fixtures get a bit kinder with probably Mane or Salah dependent on form

    I think the Sterling/KDB double up is going to score big the next 5-6 weeks

    1. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I've looked at this as well, it's the only easy way to get Sterling when you've started with Salah and KDB.

      I don't think Liverpool's could be any kinder for Salah than they already are though, so I don't think I'll do it

    2. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Salah v Arsenal which in recent years has been a goal fest?