Metrics

Which players did early Wildcarders sign for Gameweek 3?

Under 10% of Fantasy Premier League managers played their Wildcard for Gameweek 3.

After two weeks of the campaign, 6.8% of players worldwide pulled the trigger to create themselves a new squad.

That was 2.4% more than played their Wildcards in Gameweek 2, just 4.4% of managers shaking things up at the first hurdle.

Worldwide chip usage for Gameweek 3

So far, 11.3% of managers have played their Wildcards.

Not surprisingly, it was the most popular chip for Gameweek 3, as the majority of FPL players hope to use the others later in the campaign.

The Wildcard has certainly been the talk of the town in the Fantasy Football Scout community this week, so it is helpful to have a look at the Wildcard templates both overall and among the current top 10,000 managers.

Understandably, Sterling is the most popular player in Wildcards for Gameweek 3, chosen in 73.0% of them.

Following his four goals in two games, Teemu Pukki (£6.8m) is just behind the Manchester City man, currently sat in 61.2% of Wildcard squads.

Snapped up by a similar number of managers was Sheffield United’s budget option John Lundstram (£4.1m).

His 14-point haul in Gameweek 2 has convinced 61.2% of Wildcarders of his ability to offer value this season.

Despite much of the pre-season debate revolving around whether or not we should have Sterling or Kevin de Bruyne (£9.6m), those who have Wildcarded early simply asked ‘why not both?’

The Belgian midfielder is the second-most popular option in his position among those who went back to the drawing board for Gameweek 3.

These early-movers have also largely ditched Mohamed Salah (£12.5m), opting to spread the cash elsewhere.

In order to facilitate this, 46% of these managers have opted for Sadio Mané (£11.5m) as their coverage for the Liverpool attack.

They have also moved away from the Reds’ defence following a disappointing start to the season.

Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) is the most fashionable of Liverpool stoppers with 36.5% presence in overall Wildcard squads for Gameweek 3, with Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.0m) not earning enough interest to make the top-five in this position.

Manchester United players are also proving popular, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.6m), Anthony Martial (£7.7m) and Marcus Rashford (£8.7m) in the template.

Number of chips used by managers in the current top 10k

Even though those currently in the upper echelons of the game are still, to some extent, skewed by chip usage, it is still interesting to see who some of these managers have turned to in order to press home their advantage.

Their Wildcard template picture is actually remarkably similar to the overall one, the only differences coming in the budget areas.

Lewis Dunk (£4.6m) has been turned to with no Liverpool defenders making the cut, while Todd Cantwell (£4.6m) is in 33.9% of top 10k Wildcard squads.

Just 10.2% of managers have used the Triple Captain so far, with 2.3% of them deploying it for Gameweek 3.

Kane appears to have been the chief recipient of this enhanced armband among the current top 10,000, while Sterling, Rashford and Mané also received attention for it.

All stats taken from LiveFPL.net.

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  1. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Any Antonio owners around?
    Watford are his favourite team scoring 6 times against them.

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

      Who?

    2. Evil Greg
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I know that West Ham have an excellent record at Vicarage Road.

  2. Evil Greg
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Best 4.5m defender to sign for gameweek 4?

    Wondering if I should get that Leicester guy, the Turkish sounding bloke.

    1. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah, him or a Villa one...

      1. Evil Greg
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I have El Mohamady to get rid of, he was a late switch from Mings after researching stats! Stats can be bad!

        1. The Wanton Trader
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          I started with Guilbert.
          I think Mings is the safest bet for a Villa def.
          Engels wasn’t too bad though...

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I had the same dilemma yday and went with Kelly

  3. Old Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Great start to the week:
    -8
    Coleman 0 points
    Wrong captain appears to have been saved
    LMS drop out alert

    Onward and upward

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

      Just enjoy the cricket instead.

      Doh!

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Hah hah - I couldn't believe it when I heard that lunch scorfe yesterday and then we lost a wicket first ball after. We're doomed! Actually, I don't rate Root as a captain - he needs to get back to his day job of batting.

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

          I don't know about that personally but I do know we're getting smashed when it's our biggest chance to win a game to affect the series.

          Doh!

        2. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          I think Root needs to step down as captain, the Test team have struggled for a long time. I would give Stokes the captaincy I think, he has matured so much over the last year

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

            I reckon we just eff off the captaincy. Such a poison chalice in cricket, in no other game does it burden someone so much. Legacy of olden days

          2. Old Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Interesting choice.

    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      The GW has barely stated, chill out old man! Who is your armband on in error?

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Salah - but I specifically remember thinking, and saving, Sterling for this week. I'm a bit suspicious of saved FPL sessions - I'm thinking that I need to be more careful about checking whether my session is actually live. My own fault.
        You've had a great start , haven't you? (from memory, not looked at your team)

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          My mate did the same. Was sure he captained Sterling and team was saved as usual and after deadline armband was on Salah. He is no rookie in this game either.

        2. jia you
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Damn, he could do well for you anyway mate! Yeah sitting top 5k with no hits or chips played so cant complain about my start!

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Who is the wrong captain?

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

      Same for me, I put Kane captain and Sterling Vice but now Kane is vice but that shouldn’t matter too much hopefully.

    5. Don Rogers FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Did n,t turn out so bad after all. Keep thinking about the grannies.

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Oh yes. 😀

  4. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Pukki or not to Pukki?

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Presumably you don't have him yet hence the question?

      Just set how he gets on against Chelsea and then decide.

    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      The only important non-premium FPL pick in 19/20

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      To Pukki

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

      To not Pukki is sepukku.

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Lol excellent

  5. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Possibly no Kante for Chelsea. Take him out of their team and they end up having no midfield.

    Once again, I would stay clear from any of their players.

  6. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Trans-Atlantic flight at 11-something today so will miss all the action today.

    Here’s hoping Pukki Perez Salah TAA VVD do better than Sigurdsson and Digne yesterday!

    (Oh, and come on Palace!)

    1. Chelsea Rangers Loyal
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Want Pukki to score as long as Chelsea get 5!

  7. The Wanton Trader
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Out for most of the day and won’t be able to catch any of the scores.
    I’m going to try not to look and watch Match of the Day later, not knowing how my W/C team has got on.

    Anyone else ever try to do this....??

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

      Every time Im busy, and it fails every time. lol

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I’m sure won’t be able to help myself from looking tonight.
        Going to try and hold off, but my will power is weak, hence the W/C.... 😉

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

      I did it with the golf in the summer. It's really hard - keep you phone discipline! - but really rewarding. You'll reap the dividends. Especially with a beer

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I won’t have my phone on me.
        Going Scuba diving... 😆

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

          Excellent. You won't get a better chance then, if you can't do it today you never will!

          Be careful for mates' messages by the way (once up), they can ruin it easily

          1. The Wanton Trader
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I’ve already warned my best mate (and bitter rival) not to say a word... ty

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

              Hope it comes off. Great watching MOTD looking for assists and stuff

              1. The Wanton Trader
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                I like it because I’ll have a little tease at the start.
                Best games always on first...

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

                  Good point, you'll get a clue. And you might get clean sheets in the 0-0 last!

                  1. The Wanton Trader
                    • 6 Years
                    4 years, 7 months ago

                    That would be nice...

    3. Guru Mediation
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I successfully did it around Christmas period where everyone was playing on same day. Got an awful score, but some bonkers results including arsenal getting thumped by Southampton

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I’m looking forward to it.
        Watching with fresh eyes and not just looking out for what I already know is coming...

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

          Exactly. Turn the sound down and you might even form your own opinion!

          (People just parrot commentators)

          1. The Wanton Trader
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            That may be a bridge too far... 🙂

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

              Haha, fair shot

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

                Shout

        2. Guru Mediation
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah it's good fun, and perhaps the best aspect of it is avoiding the lol-ipops, the rage quiters and flip-floppers on this forum

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

            Indeed! I only come here to observe such nonsense and see if there's any inside knowledge I can use

          2. The Wanton Trader
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I won’t miss too much of that.
            It will be going on late into the night, of that, I’m sure... 🙂

  8. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed...

    Will wait to see all games but how does King and Perez to Mcginn/Mount and Barnes sound for minus 4?

    Current team

    Pope Heaton
    Walker Digne Dunk KWP Pieters
    Salah KDB Martial Perez Dendonker
    Kane King Pukki

    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldn't lose Perez before BOU especially for a hit.

  9. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Pity McGinn had no bonus points again last night but overall he has served me well. Have had him in from the start.

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Hopefully he keeps on ticking over...

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Still cannot go wrong with keaving him in your team at his price.

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          *leaving

        2. Bobby Digital
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          I added Ceballos to my team and hope he'll keep up with McGinn.

    2. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      yeah but he only has 2 returns in 3 games. rubbish. just like Digne. sell them both, for a hit if needed.

      by the way i'm being sarcastic. (well duh)

  10. Kuqi Monster
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on B Silva as a Siggy replacement?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Martial

    2. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No, bsilva isn't a good fpl option

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

      I’m a despondent BSilva owner. Just can’t seem to get rid of him. His fixtures are too good!

  11. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Whjat is the code for the #FFS league?

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

      It’s in the article, why does no one read the articles?

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

      Because it’s not this article... sorry :p ooyz44

      1. Rik Waller
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Haha, I'm lazy...apology accepted

  12. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone have a code to join LMS

    1. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Bcvy39

  13. Peter Ouch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Woke up with the worst feeling ever
    Points in bench
    Ouch

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

      Maybe my memory is failing me but aren't you a Villa fan?

      1. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Nah, pool fan

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Who you bench?

      1. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Last minute switch from Heaton to Pope

        1. Bobby Digital
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Burnley still to play

          1. Peter Ouch
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            True that but I also have Jota..

            1. Bobby Digital
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Which Jota?

              1. Peter Ouch
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Wolves

        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Pope bonus points?

    3. mookie
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      That's not bad at all. It means that your bench players won't drop and might rise.

      1. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I am planning to drop Heaton anyways. This gk dilemma is killing me.
        Pope set and forget

        1. Stockport Hatter
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          That's what I did this week mate.

          1. Peter Ouch
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Feels much better, eh?

        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Had heaton. Rotating 2 keepers is a headache.

          Pope and Button. I am not changing it.

  14. jia you
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    65.08% of those that voted in the GW3 captain poll are out of their element 🙂

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      ...name to movies
      'Donny, you're out of your element'

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        *movie

      2. mookie
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        TBL

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Cracking movie 🙂

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

            Absolutely.

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

        Mark it zero smokey

        *reaches into bag*

        Smokey, you are entering a world of pain

        *pulls out gun*

        AM I THE ONLY ONE AROUND HERE THAT GIVES A SIHT ABOUT THE RULES?!

        1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          This isn't 'Nam, this is bowling! There are rules!

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

            I can get you a toe

            Hell I can get you a toe by 3pm

            1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Painted green!

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

                I did not watch my buddies die face down in the mud in name, so that this... this STRUMPET

                Walter you weren’t in Nam

                1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  this could go on all night, but I'm tired. Cheers Maximus!

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

                    Did I micturate on your rug?

        2. jia you
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          They dont make movies like that anymore unfortunately, got me hooked on white russians for a while lol

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

            Exact same - hopelessly addicted to them - like lovely boozy ice cream - prefer using cream to milk though!

            Calmer ‘n you are

            1. jia you
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Calmer n you r dude

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

                8 year olds dude

                1. jia you
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  he pissed on your rug

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

                    That rug really tied the room together, did it not?

                    1. ‘Tis the Season
                      • 5 Years
                      4 years, 7 months ago

                      Nerds are cool on here. WHAT!

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Go Kane!

  15. Wally banter
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    So the indications were there, that everton was lucky to get two cs... time to loose the grips and move on?

    1. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      They aren't lucky. They have 13 consecutive cs at home.

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

      Don’t think that’s fair really, think Everton defence is pretty solid - I have Coleman and have had from GW1 and, while frustrated with 0 will stick.

    3. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      sell sell sell. 2 out of 3 CS is simply unacceptable.

    4. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Their problem is goals at the other end. That makes keeping clean sheets alot more difficult.

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

      The idea that they were on course to do a Liverpool 2018/9 and get 60% or so cs was daft. The double or triple up ambitious 🙂

      They were certainly fortunate against Palace but they’ll still get more than other top 6 and they’ll finish around 55 points in mid table. Digne though remains a great pick provided Kean gets the gig up top

  16. jia you
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Mr Triple EVE defence, Andy Social, where are you?

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

      Ha ha, spooky timing!

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Im a freak hha

      2. Party time
          4 years, 7 months ago

          You shouldn't have done that to yourself

      3. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Speak of the devil

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

      Alright, I hold up my hands. I'm not one to slink away when I balls up. My triple Toffee defence secured me plenty $$ in my weekly cash leagues in the last two weeks, but now my gameweek is over before it even began.

      I'll need to watch the game again to see if they can get back to watertight ways, but it's so near to Inty Break, it would be unwise to WC now, as tempting though it is.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        knew you'd appear as youre not like loads on here who disappear when things go wrong!

      2. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        You had a good run, but like all good things, they must come to an end, sooner or later... 🙂

      3. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        To be fair, triple ANY defense is madness. But I'm not gonna lie, I like your moxy. You be You.

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

          It's not madness when it works. Rough with the smooth and all that. Like I say, I'm not going to make too-hasty decisions, I need to analyse the defence to see if they were lucky GW1-2 or they are capable of more CSs. They still have a dozen or so good fixtures to come.

          1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            when it works....again love the huevos. lotta eggs, one basket. when it works it must be glorious. when it doesnt....well quite frankly you post about your fail. cheers to yo!. i hated having 2 Pool defenders to start the season, but all the cool kids were doing it so....what do I know!

        2. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Agree, triple any defence is not a good thing.

          Fair play to Andy for coming on and taking his lumps like a man (or should that now be "like a masculine gender person?" ).

          1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            lol, nice.

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

        I reluctantly did Coleman > AWB on WC and kept Digne but honestly still think Everton will keep a huge amount of CS’s this season and will hopefully get Coleman back in

        They had an off night - Gomes was beyond shocking, he should be investigated for match fixing

        1. Peter Ouch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Have you WC?
          May I know who she looks like?

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

            Yeah went with

            Pope
            AWB, KWP, Digne, Zinky
            Sterling, KDB, Son, Martial
            Kane(c), Pukki
            (Button, Lundy, Cantwell, Wickers)

            Pukki > Kean on the cards now tbh - Kean has to start

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

          Yeh, IF I were to WC now, I'd lose Pickford and Keane, but keep Digger for his attacking qualities. I'd also defect to Man U's defence. But I'll try not to. Yet.

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

            Digne s little cheeky shot in the box late on was reassuring, along with taking some corners, and I think they played another corner to him on the edge of he box at one stage

            The guy has a lot of attacking returns in him, and Everton will still keep CA’ s- he’s a keeper imo

        3. The Wanton Trader
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Agree.
          No one can actually be that bad and not doing it on purpose, surely... 😆

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

            Honestly it got to the stage after half time where it was more fun watching what mistake he’d make next rather than wqtaching the game!

            One of if not the worst individual performances I can remember in a while

            1. The Wanton Trader
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              He should send that into You’ve Been Framed.
              Guaranteed 250 quid...

      5. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        If Everton can start scoring goals then they should be fine. If they continue to struggle upfront then that becomes a problem.

        I would ditch at least one EVE defender for now.

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

        In fairness Villa MOTM was Gomes

        1. Party time
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Lol...He was very precise on the night

          • Corgz Dark side of the Loon
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I think the Gomez shambles ( match throwing ) diverted attention away from how bad Siggy was last night...….terrible...

        2. Olivier Bernards watch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          i have coleman + digne, and last night didn't show me anything that would cause me to majorly reassess their fpl prospects. It's not even like villa created many good chances

      7. jia you
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Fraser and Ayoze owners, are we giving them GW4 before potentially getting rid?
        Think I might try to save FT and have a mini-wildcard in my back pocket for the IB.

        1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          they havent even played GW3 yet!

          1. Peter Ouch
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            This

            1. jia you
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              most pointless 'This' post ever lol

              1. Peter Ouch
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Most bittersweet reply ever

          2. jia you
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I know but I mean regardless of them blanking

        2. Bobby Digital
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Def. saving a tranny till IB

        3. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          will watch and see how this weekend goes, as I have both King and Perez in my sights, but will hold both until IB unless another price fall forces my hand...………..Also want to see how Arsenal do these next 2 games.

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            yeah, price drops are really annoying but might be smart to give em GW4

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

          That mini WC will be worth what by then 12 mill 🙂

      8. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Hope Emery drops Auba today. This is the team I would choose:

        Leno
        AMN Sokratis Luiz Monreal
        Torreira Ceballos Guendouzi
        Mkhi Laca Kola

        If Arsenal go a goal down then bring on Auba for Mkhi and switch to 4-4-2

        1. Nabs Kebabs
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          that is possibly the stupidest thing I've ever seen

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

            This is by the most stupidest team I’ve ever seen as an Arsenal Fan myself

            1. Nabs Kebabs
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Who cares how many touches Auba gets? He is not the type of players that needs much of the ball to do manage. He just needs good service. His strength is stretching teams with his ability to break behind not come deep and link with his teammates. That front 3 is honestly ridiculous. Mkhitaryan can't finish or cross a ball. He also doesn't have balls to put in a challenge. Kolasinac has big balls but how can can you play him in a front 3 with his poor first touch, crossing and decision making? Liverpool would absolutely smash this lineup out of the park. Arsenal can get something out of this game because Liverpool are trying to play higher up the pitch. Pepe and Aubamayeng can do serious damage is they can get in behind. Lacazette needs to have a big game and do all the link work. What I do agree with is that all 3 of Guendouzi, Torreira and Ceballos HAVE to play but will also have to put in incredible performances to screen the defence. If they don't screen our defence we're toast.

          2. Party time
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Lol

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

            Either your format went wrong or you've been sniffing glue 😉

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

            Lol, wtf is that?

            1. diesel001
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              1) Auba got shut down by Liverpool last season (see article below)

              https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11594599/pierre-emerick-aubameyangs-astonishing-stats-in-arsenals-loss-to-liverpool

              2) Arsenal cannot go toe-to-toe with Liverpool at Anfield. If you want to go toe-to-toe then play Pepe, Laca and Auba and expect a hammering like last season.

              3) Arsenal are susceptible to a high press - they need a midfield that has work rate. Auba and Pepe will not offer that down the wings and leave the full-backs exposed to Salah and Mane. They will also get lazy and allow TAA and Robbo to get forward easily.

              4) Liverpool's midfield is mobile. Xhaka is not mobile and susceptible to giving away fouls and picking up cards. Not worth the risk

              1. Nabs Kebabs
                • 12 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Auba and Pepe don't always have to track back though. If they stay high they will stretch Liverpool who look vulnerable with this high line. Torreira, Guendouzi, and Ceballos should play as a flat 3 and shift wide when they need to. They have the mobility to do so. Xhaka needs to be on the bench, he is not fast enough to play against Liverpool.

                1. diesel001
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  I don't think Liverpool will be playing a high line today. It is Arsenal - not Norwich or Southampton. Klopp is smart. Like Pep he learns.

                  And if you keep Auba and Laca high that might push Robbo and TAA back too, but it plays into Salah and Mane's hands. They will love going one-on-one against Monreal and AMN.

          5. Business Cat
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I'd put Ozil in goal myself 😉

            1. diesel001
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              People have short memories. Arsenal tried to go toe-to-toe with Liverpool at Anfield last season. This was the result:

              https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11594599/pierre-emerick-aubameyangs-astonishing-stats-in-arsenals-loss-to-liverpool

              https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46656883

              The xG in that game was Liverpool 3.91 vs 0.98 Arsenal. The result was therefore not a fluke. Arsenal got battered. A good manager would learn from that mistake.

              1. Nabs Kebabs
                • 12 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                The lineup was actually similar to yours.... the likes of Iwobi and maitland niles were playing on the flanks. Also what u fail to mention is that Lacazette started on the bench with Auba as a CF. Auba should play wide where has more space. Lacazette has the link up ability and awareness to create spaces for others. We won't have Lichsteiner and Mustafi starting this time which is a good thing.

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

                Surely going toe-to-toe is the only way Arsenal will be anything out of a game against a top side.

                They certainly don't have the defence to keep out Liverpool.

                So surely betting on Auba, Laca, Pepe & Ceballos to outscore Liverpool is the best option.

                I can remember when Arsenal unexpectedly beat Spurs last season...it was razor-sharp finishing from Auba that won the day...benching him against Liverpool would be suicide!

          6. FOO FIGHTER
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Lost for words 🙂

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

            I also hate when teams score goals

          8. Taking the Mkhitaryan
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Triggered everyone
            Well played.

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

            Liverpool with Adrian instead of Allison are like one of those big massive chains that holds a cruise liner to the harbour, except one of the links is a little normal sized link that you would chain a bicycle with

            Liverpool with a partially injured/not 100% Adrian... well that’s a different story altogether, Arsenal, and Auba, could have joy, but it’ll be a good game hopefully

          10. Nabs Kebabs
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Arsenal started like this against Liverpool at Anfield last season

            Leno
            Lichsteiner Mustafi Sokratis Kolasinac
            Torreira Xhaka
            Maitland Niles Ramsey Iwobi
            Aubameyeng

            1 defensive winger (AMN) = Kola in your side and one winger with lack of end product (Iwobi) = Mkhi in your side.

            Interesting...

            1. Nabs Kebabs
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              And in the game at the Emirates that they got a point in a 1-1 draw

              Leno
              Bellerin Mustafi Holding Kolasinac
              Torreira Xhaka
              Mkhitaryan Ozil Aubameyang
              Lacazette

              Much more of an attacking lineup

          11. Party time
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Auba starts imo

          12. @FPLDIARYFPL
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            so how does the last man standin league work?? Is it below average go out each week??

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

              Yes

            2. Party time
                4 years, 7 months ago

                I think we go out on the week we don't meet the average score

              • badgerboy
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Yeah below the safety score. That score is determined by what percentage of people need to be cut that week. Think the percentage rises each week so that by the last game of the season there are only a couple of teams left.

              • mookie
                • 10 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Gameweeks 1-4 = Bottom 5% or equal for the GW
                Gameweeks 5-8 = Bottom 6% or equal for the GW
                Gameweeks 9-12 = Bottom 7% or equal for the GW
                Gameweeks 13-16 = Bottom 8% or equal for the GW
                Gameweeks 17-20 = Bottom 9% or equal for the GW
                Gameweeks 21-24 = Bottom 10% or equal for the GW
                Gameweeks 25-29 = Bottom (12,14,16,18,20)% respectively.
                Gameweeks 30-35 = Bottom (25,30,36,42,50,60)% respectively.
                Gameweek 36 = Top 4 or equal.
                Gameweek 37 = Top 4 or equal from GW36 make the final with the winner taking the title (overall rank is the tiebreak decider).

            3. el polako
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Considering how deep McGinn was playing last night this late assist is like very nice unexpected bonus to a Heaton's CS.

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

                I went with Mat Ryan instead of Heaton so hopefully that works out

                1. el polako
                  • 6 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  Played Montoya so I hope you right.

              2. Party time
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  Nothing better than a clean sheet for aston villa last night

              3. Royal5
                • 12 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Jota worth keeping if he blanks? Was considering Barnes but Burnley up against Liverpool next is putting me off.

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

                  But Burnley have good fixtures after Liverpool.

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

                  Look beyond that though and the fixtures look great. He won’t keep it up all season but right now Barnes is where to be - second to Pukki of course - in that price bracket. Wait for systemic failure first before ditching him as prospect imo

                  1. Royal5
                    • 12 Years
                    4 years, 7 months ago

                    Might gibe Jota Everton and the ship for Barnes. Ty

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

                I just realised that my captain is Salah instead of Sterling. Forgot to save the changes. 🙁

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

                  Don't worry Salah will score today.

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

                Anyone considering West Ham attackers?

                A. Haller
                B. Lanzini
                C. Anderson
                D. Someone else
                E. West Ham are crap

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

                  F. See how they do today

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

                  E, but I'll watch them nonetheless

                3. But to who Chris Kamara
                  • 6 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  I’ve got Lanzini

              6. Baked baines
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Once again Mings was a rock last night, he looks a completely different player to when he was at Bournemouth. Him and Ake could have been a formidable paring.
                Any how, 4.5 looks a steal and will
                No doubt go up in value. Already 2 games with BPS, an assist and a CS

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

                  He looked very calm & composed.... but Everton should have scored 2 ( DCLOL & Theo made sure they didn’t)

                  He’s also very injury prone, and has a habit of going to ground too easily imo, there were a couple of close calls last night again where he was putting his body in places he just physically shouldn’t Andy he’s going to get crocked if he keeps doing it

                2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  Agree with this...…….Im not a Mings fan but he has looked really good in all three games and seems to be the main man in that team. My only worry was the amount of goals conceded in the Championship last year...……...Will watch closely next week.

                  1. Baked baines
                    • 9 Years
                    4 years, 7 months ago

                    Heaton, Engels & Mings looks a very strong back line. Next few games I’m sure there is potential to pick up some points for sure.

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

                  Still not sold on Villa defence.

                  That was a cs predicated almost entirely on woeful Everton finishing. Everton are gash in attack right now.

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

                  Pulled groin in warm-up apparently. Injection and red bull good to go

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

                Haha

                According to captain poll I had 5 better options in my team than the one I went for. 🙂 At least I’ll probably be up on those who voted Digne

              8. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                All aboard the mods and cons ice cream van.

                Stop changing the theme tune.

              9. Eat my goal!
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                I can’t see myself not using a WC this GW, I don’t massively need to but price rises are coming too quickly, another GW and 4 players that I want to bring in will be .4 more expensive

                1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
                  • 5 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  Was always my plan but had to go early as is the nature of the game.

              10. mookie
                • 10 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Only 73% of WCers picked Sterling. Would've guessed 90%+. Must be the "coverage" managers going for KDB.

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

                  Makes me chuckle

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

                How many WC template players do you own?
                8 here, including Button and Lund whom I never plan to play.

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

                  10

                  Went WC last week. My differentials aren’t quite so differential now. But at least I’m 30 points up on GW3 players 🙂

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

                  9

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

                  7 here