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How to handle FPL bandwagons in early Gameweeks

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This week, Joe is joined by Az and David to discuss the key Fantasy Premier League talking points ahead of Gameweek 3.

The next round of action is an important one for Fantasy managers as many will be wielding their two free transfers.

Already bandwagons have begun to form, so our Scoutcasters will be discussing how best to approach these.

Naturally, Teemu Pukki (£6.7m) is a prime example after he scored a hat-trick in Gameweek 2.

However, we will also be examining Liverpool assets after a lacklustre start to the season at both ends of the pitch.

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Lessons learned from Gameweek 2

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  1. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Ryan
    Robertson TAA stones digne
    Salah Sterling mcginn Robinson
    Kane King
    Button Dendonck Kelly Greenwood
    2 FT 0.0ITB

    A- wildcard
    B- king & stones to pukki & dunk/Pieters
    C- king Robertson stones Robinson
    To pukki AWB Pieters pukki (-8)
    D- king Robertson stones
    To pukki AWB Pieters (-4)

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

      Don't think that team needs a wildcard or that you need to take hits. Why the panic? Just make your two free transfers based on who you think will do well the coming weeks. It looks like you want Pukki - you can facilitate that in any number of ways but if it was me I'd go one Liverpool defender (TAA probably) not two.

      1. Ini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah agree here. B if I had to pick.

        1. The Red Devil
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          That's what I'm thinking, coz stones won't play this weekend

      2. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I'm more worried about the number injury doubts

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

    Anyone concerned that Son's return will impact Kane's output?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Hard to know

      Norwich just hockied Newcastle so I’m sure if spurs want to go for the jugular to warm up for Arsenal they could do so

      4 or 5 goals / 8-10 attacking returns shared amongst Kane, Son, Moura a distinct possibility

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

        Thanks
        I think I'll be getting him on WC in any event
        At home against Newcastle is hard to resist

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

      Son and Kane were flying before Kane got injured last season

  3. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone Leicester fans on here? I have a feeling Albrighton might start ahead of Perez. What do you guys think?

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

      You were listening to Who got the Assist podcast too?

      1. De Gea is GOAT
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I was indeed Kiwi. Not a bad point at all. Leicester did improve as soon as he came on. Thoughts?

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

          Loved him as a youngster breaking through at Villa

    2. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Perez is a Rodgers signing and Rodgers likes himself too much to admit he's wrong so I'd say Perez starts. He'll probably get subbed off early though

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

        That's pretty much Rodgers fatal flaw 😆

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

    Thoughts on what to do with this team?
    Have 2FT

    Heaton
    Robbo VVD Digne Zinch
    Salah KDB Perez Grealish
    Auba Wilson

    Button | Lundstram Dendoncker Greenwood

    Cheers lads

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Wilson to Pukki and Grealish/Perez to Martial

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

        I was considering holding Grealish and Perez for a few more weeks...

        Instead I was only going to do Auba to Kane and roll over the transfer.
        Thoughts on this?

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

          I'd rather keep Grealish than Perez and not because biased

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

            Yes I am a Villa fan as well mate 🙂

        2. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          I don't much like Kane personally but it is certainly a popular move around here and I certainly can't argue with keeping a FT up your sleeve if you can.

  5. waldo666
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Have a feeling I might need at least one of these, who gets the first bench spot?

    A) Lundstram
    B) Dendonker

    1. Ini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      In that order.

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers.

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

    Best WC I can make that I like is below. Unless I downgrade Ceballos to 4.5m and use that elsewhere the rest of players I want

    Pope/Button
    AWB KWP Dunk Lund 4.5m
    Mane Sterling KDB McGinn Ceballos
    Kane Pukki 6.5m

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

      That's a strong bench

      I'm currently on something similar:

      Pope
      Digne Zinch Dunk Lund 4.5
      Mane Sterling KDB Trossard McGinn
      Kane Pukki Greenwood

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

      What formation are you playing. Sure you need a 3rd striker valued at 6.5? Suggest downgrading to 4.5 fodder (Wickham) and upgrading a defender or mid.

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

        Think you’ll want a Man City defender. Either Zinchenko or Laporte if you can afford it.

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

        I'm a 343/352 man. I hate having outfield players that don't start or too cheap they not easy to 1 trade out

    3. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Not enough in defence and too much on the bench

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

        I only play 3 at back majority of time and rarely get defenders over 4.5 outside the first 2 early

    4. Kitsune
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      6.5 striker to a 4.5, upgrade a defender to a premium and play 3-5-2?

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

        Don't want non playing 4.5m forward

    5. F0oTBall GuRu
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      no martial?

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

        Don't fancy him to haul. Back to back goals. 0 bonus points

    6. Colonial
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      KIWI - Who is this defender you have abbreviated to KWP because I cannot find what name you are referring to in your draft WC

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

        Kyle Walker-Peters

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

    Hi all,

    Walker or Zinchenko? Has Walker justified is extra 0.5 in the first two game, and how safe is he from Cancelo? Thanks.

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

      Zinchenko looks pretty safe for now

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

      save 0.5 for zinc

  8. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A) Rash, Mane, Mount, Ceballos, Digne, AWB, KWP (3-5-2)
    B)Pukki, Mane, Mount, Ceballos, TAA, Digne, AWB (3-5-2)
    C) Rash, KDB, Mount, Ceballos, TAA, Digne, AWB (3-5-2)
    D) Pukki, Mane, KDB, Ceballos, AWB, KWP, Soyuncu, (3-5-2) Rashford, Pukki, KDB, Mount, TAA, Digne, Soy (3-4-3)
    F) Rashford, Pukki, Mane, Mount, Digne, KWP, Soy (3-4-3)

    Endless possibilities on the WC. What do you prefer?

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

      i prefer 3-5-2 as there are no standout picks for the 3rd forward

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

    Morning all, anything obvious here?

    A) Robbo & Barkley -> Holebas & Martial
    B) Robbo & Perez -> Shaw & Martial/Bilva
    C) Robbo & Wilson -> 4.0 & Kane
    D) Barkley & Wilson -> Martial & Ings/Chica

    Ryan
    TAA, Digne, Robbo, Coleman, Zinch
    Salah, Sterling, Perez
    Wilson, King

    Button, Barkley, Deondocker, Martinelli
    Bank 0.0m, 2FT

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

      B with Martial. However you also need to move your double Bournmouth strikers on. I’d almost wildcard that.

  10. Bill Car
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Best defence?

    AWB / Digne / Soyunco

    AWB / KWP / Zinchenko

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

      B

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

      A looks more secure starts wise

  11. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Cant wait to watch Man City playing against Norwich with weak defense. Just hope KDB and Sterling wont get injured this week.

  12. niloh1
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    hey guys, is this move worth a -8? have the exact funds for this, so not sure i can do this next week.

    salah, moura & jimenez to mane, kdb & puki?

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

      No

  13. bigdip
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Suggestions for transfers pls?

    Ryan (Button)
    TAA Van Djik Digne Dunk Lundstram
    Martial Sterling Salah (Dendoncker, Perez)
    Jota Deulofeu (King)

    2FT, 0.0 ITB

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

      Deu never looked a great option and even less now imo, and I shipped out Perez, so I would say one of those two.

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        You don't need 3 strikers at this price imo, downgrade Deulofeu to Greenwood and save other transfer for next week.

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

          Greenwood is forcing you to do 2 trades if a 6m playing forward suddenly becomes essential

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

            Not really he could transfer one of the others, but anyway there isn't much up top. Maybe downgrade a Liverpool def or Perez to upgrade.

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

              I like playing players and flexibility in the 3 outfield categories. What if you happy with both forwards other forwards

  14. F0oTBall GuRu
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rashford penalty taker now acc to Ole

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Source?

  15. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    https://twitter.com/Palmeiras/status/1164007874915459073?s=20

    Gustavo's Scarpa's strike that gives Palmeiras the win over Gremio in the Liberdatores. Balon d'Or contender right there.

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        What a strike that is, wow! On his debut too!
        Shame that didn't win the game, kind of like how Howard's worldie didn't win Everton the gane vs Bolton a few years back. Bittersweet.

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

          The way the ball accelerated after it left his boot seems unreal

  16. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Can't decide who to transfer out for Pukki?

    A. Wilson ( Frees up more cash + mixed fixtures)
    B. Jimenez ( Has not returned so far and will be involved in both games in EL this round)

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

      B

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I've done A this morning but either really. I could have done Jota but as Wilson was looking to fall and it netted me more cash I decided to got hat way.

    3. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Don't get Pukki now imo...

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

        Because of poor fixtures? He could well turn out to be the new Mitrovic but right now looks pretty good value

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

          Mitrovic comparisons with Pukki are lazy

    4. Kitsune
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I did A but, in terms of this question I'd probably do B.

    5. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      We're exactly on a same boat. I am more on B because Wilson still got assists even though that's not what we wish. Bournemouth earn 4 pts while Wolves only 2, that makes me Bournemouth assets should be keep. Moreover Wolves fixtures scares me, home against Burnley won't make me easy because Burnely still made a goal against Arsenal.

  17. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Repost to get more opinions.

    Team for this GW guys. GTG? I know Moura's a big risk but already done a -4 and everyone seems to think its a bad idea to take another hit. Thanks all

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Seems a little light to me

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

      I'm on - 8 and cannot say I think it would go well 😀

  18. norab
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Moura won't start this weekend correct?

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

      Unless Poch visits this page that's just speculation

    2. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Many say that he will... I guess nobody knows for sure, but I would keep if I had him

      1. norab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        thanks chaps

  19. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    McBernie.
    Discuss.

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'll try that again! 🙂

      McBurnie.
      Discuss.

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

      Needs game time. 5-7 goals in him this season.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        He is better than that, will be unleashed this week I feel.

    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Sounds like a weekend fast food joint with a gopher special

    4. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Sounds like what happens when you leave a big Mac on the stove for too long.

    5. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      You Guys! 😆

  20. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Repost for more opinions.

    Team for this GW guys. GTG? I know Moura's a big risk but already done a -4 and everyone seems to think its a bad idea to take another hit. Thanks all.

    Ryan
    Coleman Laporte VVD Lundstram
    Salah Sterling KDB Perez Moura
    Pukki

    Button Greenwood Wickham Guilbert

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

      Gtg

  21. Lav
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    2 FT. Suggestions?

    Pope • Button
    Robbo • VVD • Digne* • Diop • Lundy
    Salah • Sterling • Perez • H.Wilson • Dendy
    Kane • King • Greenwood

    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      One of Hilson or King has to go. King perhaps the one to leave. Not sure for who though

  22. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Best 4.5 mid for 5th spot? Dendoncker? Maybe Douglas Luiz from Villa?

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

      Cantwell also a shout with those three

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

        4.6m now

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

          Shite. This Norwich bandwagon

      2. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        4.6

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        That's the one Kiwi. But is his spot secure?

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

          Besides his early mistake for goal he was pretty great so hope so but there is competition. He's secure enough for 4.5m mid you're not likely playing every week but could be cash builder and under the radar. I may still get on WC +1m instead of Ceballos

          1. My heart goes Salalalalah
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            More safe than Dendoncker?

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Guendozi_ Really should have scored last week.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        'Twas a great Pope save, to be fair.

  23. bigdip
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Ryan (Button)
    TAA Van Djik Digne Dunk Lundstram
    Martial Sterling Salah (Dendoncker, PEREZ)
    Jota DEULOFEU (King)

    2FT, 0.0 ITB

    A) Perez & Deulofeu -> Mount & Pukki
    B) Perez & Deulofeu-> Maddison & Chica
    C) Perez (save other FT) -> Mount/Grealish/Trossard/Ndombele/Cellabos/Lamela
    C) Any other suggestions?

  24. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    McBurnie Hojburgers with Shane Long Island Ice Tea. Any takers?

    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      With a side of Mo Salad as well!

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Drinkwater.

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Lmao xD

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          😆

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

    Any advice on how to fit in martial/ kdb in this squad? Have 2 fts and willing to take a hit if I have to. Thanks

    Pope
    taa vvd digne dunk
    salah sterling perez barkley
    kane king

    button lund dendo greenwood

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Salah to Mané, VVD to AWB, Barkley to Martial

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

        Taa barkley > kwp martial? Wont need a hit then. Cheers

  26. bigdip
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Repost. Help pls

    Ryan (Button)
    TAA Van Djik Digne Dunk Lundstram
    Martial Sterling Salah (Dendoncker, PEREZ)
    Jota DEULOFEU (King)

    2FT, 0.0 ITB

    A) Perez & Deulofeu -> Mount & Pukki
    B) Perez & Deulofeu-> Maddison & Chica
    C) Perez (save other FT) -> Mount/Grealish/Trossard/Ndombele/Cellabos/Lamela
    C) Any other suggestions?

    1. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A but with Trossard over Mount imo

  27. Jointy rhodes
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Kane is so pricey and dont see spurs doing well at all if erikson leaves. For long term is it good to ditch kane esp if it makes way for mane or kdb in mid?
    Q

  28. Postman Ty
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Am I the only one not too interested in Martial because of his lack of bonus?

    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He falls at a very awkward price point for me.. Not in the same league as kdb, mane, Salah, Sterling, Kane, Auba and to enable those and a good defense ie VVD, laporte, Digne i need cheaper sub 7 picks to enable them

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

      No. Me neither same reason

      1. De Gea is GOAT
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Barely any shots for the first 2 GW but right place at the right time. If only Moura was more nailed i wouldn't be tempted to bring him in yet.

  29. Phlajo
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    How's this looking for a WC team?

    Pope (Button)
    VVD Wan B Mina (Lundstram Kelly)
    Sterling Salah KdB Martial (Cantwell)
    Pukki Barnes Kean

    Kean should be getting minutes from start by now?

  30. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Pope
    Robertson Laporte Coleman Montoya
    Salah Sterling (C) KDB Trossard
    Rashford Deulofue

    Lundstram Dendo

    G2G? No Spurs might hurt though. Thoughts??

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      You lose 2 points for owning Deulofeu and misspelling him.
      Gtg.

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Got him in this week. Think he will do well.
        Cheers