Scout Picks

Sterling and Aguero tipped for big scores by Gameweek 5 Scout Picks

We have spent the big bucks on our Manchester City attacking assets this week as they face a Norwich defence in dire straits.

This week the Scout Picks XI features three players priced over £12.0m but we have still managed to stick to our £83.0m budget.

Our 3-5-2 formation comes in at £82.9m, £0.1m inside the limit.

Goalkeeper

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian has an appealing fixture this weekend

Adrian (£4.6m) was not selected by any of our Scout Squad pundits this week, but we’ve brought him in as an enabler. There was overwhelming support for a double-up on the Liverpool defence but we only had enough in our budget for one of their premium options. With Alisson still out injured, Adrian should keep his place in goal.

Defenders

Alexander-Arnold remains our chosen Liverpool defensive option ahead of Gameweek 5

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.1m) was the most popular Liverpool defender among our Scout Squad pundits. David, Paul and Geoff all selected him as the best option in this price bracket, Neale choosing him in second place. The right-back heads into an appealing meeting with a goal-shy Newcastle side and three assists in his first four matches. The potential for a double-figure haul, made up from returns at both ends of the pitch, continues to be high for Alexander-Arnold.

The inclusion of Matt Lowton (£4.5m) was a way of granting the request from our Scout Squad for Burnley defensive cover. Nick Pope was a popular choice but we had to go with Adrian in goal. Lowton comes in based on Burnley’s clean sheet potential for a trip to Brighton, and having created more chances than any of his defensive colleagues so far this season.

John Lundstram (£4.2m) continues to make a useful budget enabler for Fantasy managers. Sheffield United remain one of the tightest-looking defences in the Premier League, having allowed just 22 shots in the box across the first four Gameweeks (fifth-best). Meanwhile, Lundstram himself is behind only two players in the top flight for big chances created.

Midfielders

Sterling should enjoy his trip to Norwich on Saturday afternoon

Despite a blank against Brighton, Raheem Sterling (£12.3m) is straight back in the Scout Picks. After the first four matches of the season, the Manchester City midfielder is still just one behind the current Golden Boot front-runner with five goals and during that time, no player has been afforded more big chances. Meanwhile, Norwich’s defence looks in tatters for Gameweek 5. They have conceded more than any other side so far and are likely to be without at least three centre-backs in Ben Godfrey, Christoph Zimmermann and Timm Klose this weekend. Furthermore, right-back Max Aarons has been ruled out, Grant Hanley is unlikely to be able to feature from the beginning and Tim Krul is also a doubt to start now.

Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) was the most popular midfielder for Gameweek 5, tipped as the best in this position by three of our pundits, David selecting him in second place. In both of his Premier League matches at Anfield this season, the Egyptian registered a double-figure haul and he will be fancying his chances against Newcastle. The Magpies might have the ability to frustrate top six sides, as they did at Spurs in Gameweek 3, but Salah still got three attacking returns against them last season.

Mason Mount (£6.4m) is one of a handful of mid-price midfielders who appear to have the ability to offer decent value this season. He has two goals so far and could have arguably had more than that. Ahead of a trip to Wolves, the Chelsea midfielder has registered the same number of shots on target as Sterling, and more than any other option priced at £6.5m or below.

The absence of some key personnel for Manchester United should both help Daniel James‘ (£6.1m) chances of starting and increase the need for him to deliver. In the last two matches, the value midfield option has had seven shots inside the box, the second-most in the whole division. With Leicester yet to keep a clean sheet on the road so far this season, James looks a good bet for more attacking returns this weekend.

John McGinn (£5.6m) is the final member of our value midfield trio as he prepares to face West Ham on Monday night. With attacking returns in two matches so far this season, the box-to-box option will fancy his chances against a Hammers’ defence that has conceded more big chances than any other side so far.

Forwards

We’re backing Aguero to have another enjoyable afternoon in Gameweek 5

Our Scout Squad panel was unanimous in selecting Sergio Aguero (£12.1m) as the best forward option for Gameweek 5. That decision was reached even before the Norwich defensive situation got worse on Friday afternoon. The Argentinian has scored in every match this season, currently leading the Golden Boot race, and is likely to deliver even if he has his minutes managed in light of Gabriel Jesus’ return from fitness simply because Norwich’s problems at the back are so bad.

Sébastien Haller (£7.5m) completes our line-up ahead of a trip to face Aston Villa on Monday night. Dean Smith’s men have allowed more shots than any other side so far this year, while Haller has three goals in his last two matches.

Substitutes

Nick Pope (£4.6m) was the most popular budget goalkeeper in our Scout Squad submissions but we had to bench him to accommodate our Liverpool defensive double-up.

We were also able to work in some Manchester City defensive cover so Oleksandr Zinchenko (£5.6m) has to be content among the substitutes. With Norwich unlikely to park the bus against them, there is perhaps still a slight chance that they find a way through.

Manuel Lanzini (£6.5m) gets a place on the bench as a cheap alternative West Ham’s centre-forward. The midfielder has created more chances than any of his colleagues so far this season.

Ashley Barnes (£6.7m) has impressed in the early part of the campaign but we ran out of money to get him in the Scout Picks starting XI. 

The Captain

As we have mentioned many times since the season began, the Scout Picks now has a captain for the 2019/20 campaign.

This skipper is chosen using the conclusions of the latest Captain Sensible article and a four-way vote between David, Neale, Paul and Geoff.

Because the use of Fantasy Football Scout data is used so heavily in this process, the captain we choose each Gameweek will be known only to those who have signed up to Membership for the 2019/20 season.

It will be revealed to the public only when the deadline for the Gameweek has passed.

The Community Champion

Representing the community against the Scout Picks in Gameweek 5 is Warby84.

They have gone for a 4-3-3 of Adrian; Alexander-Arnold, Otamendi, Maitland-Niles, Lundstram; De Bruyne, Salah (c), McGinn; Aguero, Haller, Vardy.

The community member who beats our picks by the biggest margin over the campaign will win a £100 Amazon Voucher and a place in our Contributors and Moderators League for the following season.

It was a defeat for the Scout Picks in Gameweek 4 as InsaneFC won by a 75-64 scoreline.

That makes his winning margin of 11 points the new score to beat for the 2019/20 season.

5,594 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Waylander
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Who do you guys like to replace AWB long term:

    A) Lowton (Great fixtures defensive side)
    B) Otamendi (Top 2 side but City look liable to concede every game)

    Cheers

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      B. Not sure where's the great in A defensively.

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

        Their fixtures are plum. They are also a defensive side and seem to be better again after their Euro excursion last season hurt them.

    3. Lav
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

  2. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Play Lundstram(SOU) or KWP(CRY)?

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Lund

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

      Lund

    3. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      KWP

    4. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Danny ings goal ruin lundstram cleansheet ?

  3. Nabs Kebabs
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Hendo
    TAA Digne KWP
    Sterling(c) KDB Mount James
    Kun(vc) Haller Pukki

    Pope Lundstram Cantwell Kelly (-4) 0.8m ITB

    All set? Not sure about playing Hendo or Pope as Lundstram may have to come on for KWP.

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

      I would captain Kun. Start Pope.

  4. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Pretty set on my WC team guys. I'm just stuck on one last move and would really appreciate your help. Is triple CITY and BUR too much? Previously had Digne, Mane and Cantwell instead of Salah Ota and Dendon but everyone in mini league has Salah.

    Pope
    TAA Ota Lowton Mings Lunds
    Salah Sterling KDB
    Barnes Auba

    Button Dendon Hayden Green

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

      too many eggs in one basket

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        can you explain why this matters?

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

          diversify your risk... too much risk
          for city, you will be fine.. not keen on triple burnely when they are not top 5 calibre

          1. EMBOLOFAN
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            can you explain why diversification of risk matters in fpl? and how is owning pope related to owning barnes in terms of risk?

          2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            I agree... Lowton can be Cahill (Palace will be good defensively often) or another solid 4.5

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      its fine

    3. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Best I have seen

      1. De Gea is GOAT
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Thank you all. Its staying as it is for now

  5. Soto Ayam
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Really struggling to decide on the best 4.5 Def to rotate with Lund starting wk 6. Playing 3 at the back taa, dig plus one more. 5th Def is Rico. Soy, low they all seem much the same really. Any advice please?

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

      If you have Pope in goal, I would go Soy.
      Else Lowton
      Really don't like any other 4.5s
      Maybe Mings but don't trust Aston Villa yet.

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

      Take a look at Lowton for Burnley's run of fixtures.

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        which weak attacking sides does he play?

        1. Soto Ayam
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Wk 6 h to nor, so no, wk 7 away to villa, so maybe, wk 8 h to eve, so no ish

      2. Soto Ayam
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        I have, just doesn't inspire much, but I guess that's what I get for looking in the bargain bucket

    3. Soto Ayam
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Have ryan and heaton, but will switch to Pope at some time soon. Maybe drop one to a 4 mil keeper also to give extra .5 cash. It does seem like slim pickings at that price range, but what else can we expect?

  6. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    For -ONLY- the next 2gws, who will score more pts:
    A) James: LEI,whu
    Or
    B) Mount: wolves, LIV

    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      A

    3. Manani
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A surely?

    4. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      b

    5. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I'm leaning towards A as well, don't think Mount will get anything against LIV and wolves away isn't an easy game too.

  7. ‘Tis the Season
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Joe Gomez taking free kicks from now on?
    https://www.facebook.com/67920382572/posts/10158258169907573?sfns=mo

    1. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Joe Gomez will stay on bench

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Sure about that?

        1. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          I hope so, I just swapped VVD to Matip on Wildcard 😀
          TAA is in good form as well

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      5/5 against TAA, Bobby & Shaqiri wow!

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Virg comes over for a Pearler too

        1. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          VVD on Free's now hahahaha

  8. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    G2G?

    Pope
    VVD, Lunds, Zinc
    Salah, Stirling, Mount, Doug Luiz*
    Kun, Pukki, Barnes

    Heaton, Emerson*, Cantwell, Kelly*

    1FT, 0.0itb

    Playing D Luiz over Emerson as reports suggest he is out!

    Thoughts?

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

      GTG, good luck. Might as well make Cantwell first sub, Emerson is out.

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        good point! Cheers

  9. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Ayew or Greenwood

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

      Ayew

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      4.4 fodder

  10. Lav
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Losing sleep here over Salah(c) v Sterling(c)...

    Do I switch to Sterling and call it a night?

    1. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      No you will regret it

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

        What are you on?

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          What? Salah the right C

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

            I meant it as in who do you have captained (if you misinterpreted that) apologies.

            1. ‘Tis the Season
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              Oh right, I have had the armband on Salah all week and don’t intend changing! Hatty incoming for sure!

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

            I hope you’re mistaken. Stuck it on Sterling myself, Salah vice.

            No Kun

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

              This is why I feel like I have to go with Sterling. Are you worried about his game time at all?

              1. the dom 1
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                i feel if they are up 2 or 3 Stirling maybe subbed early if he starts!

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

                  Can say the same of Kun...

                  1. the dom 1
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    4 years, 6 months ago

                    very true with Jesus off the bench

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

                Slightly worried yeah, mostly that worry is induced by people on here though. I kept the armband on him from the end of last week, gonna try not to overthink it now. He’s playing a depleted Norwich defence and is on good form. City don’t really have anyone else to comfortably play that LW position like he can. If he is rested, decent chance he stays on the bench if match is already won, in which case you get VC points

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

                  I was on Salah for weeks now, but this Norwich news has me tempted, and Farke said he will not be parking the bus. Feel like it is worth the "gamble" to switch to him with Salah(vc). Plus if Salah fails and I had him captain, I would be dreading the City match that night.

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

                    Indeed

            2. the dom 1
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              I have all 3 as per post above and on Kun atm lol

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

                Yeah you are lucky. If I had Kun the armband would be comfortably on him and I would be off to bed.

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

                Probably what I’d do if I had all 3. Jesus being available would worry me as possible reduced mins, but could still do hefty damage, which I’m afraid of

    2. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Same problem here but Salah Vs Aguero ...have Sterling and KDB too.
      I'm on Kun just because Liverpool is playing early ! But Salah high ownership/mini leagues opponents can damage my rank if he hauls .. so donk know can't decide

  11. AFBS_1991
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Which WC team is the best long term option:
    (A)
    Pope Button
    TAA Ota Soyu Lund Digne
    Sterling Salah KDB McGinn Dendonker
    Vardy Pukki Greenwood

    (B)
    Adrian Button
    Matip Lowton Soyu Lund Digne
    Sterling Salah KD Cantwell Dendonker
    Aguero Pukki Greenwood

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

      Long term easily A imo.

      Would stretch to Ceballos over mcginn if possible. If exact cash could do Greenwood to 4.4 to afford it x

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Ceballos is a great pick

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

          Yep. May consider using my 1.7 ITB to go for him over Dendoncker next week, or Mount to Ceballos even. We’ll see.

          Could be a super cheap way into arsenal attacking points, easier to squeeze in than Pepe and Auba as much as I’d like to have them

          1. ‘Tis the Season
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Their fixtures are appealing.
            Pepe Aub and Laca ahead of him too, couldn’t ask for better finishers

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

              Exactly. Well, not Laca for now

      2. AFBS_1991
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Yes i've cash to do ir, but o prefer McGinn because ceballos rotation. Do you think he os nailed with laca injury?

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

          Pretty much should be

        2. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Nailed after injuries and has showed why he should start

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

      A

    3. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A long term
      B Short term

    4. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A for sure

    5. AFBS_1991
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      In (A), downgrade vardy to Barnes/Haller and upgrade McGinn is a better options for at least next 2-3 matches? What do you think? In my opinion, Vardy can score against anyone.

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Leave Vardy. Great pick.

        1. AFBS_1991
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks! He will be my differencial.

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

            Aye, wish I had him. May need to squeeze him in come GW8 or so.

            Could do Mount Barnes/Pukki to Ceballos Vardy! 😉

            1. AFBS_1991
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              Pukki over barnes IMO but good moves

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

                Keep Pukki over Barnes you mean?

                1. AFBS_1991
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 5 Years
                  4 years, 6 months ago

                  Yes, i'll stay with Pukki all season long

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

        No chance. I’d keep Vardy and personally just do McGinn to Ceballos x

        1. AFBS_1991
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          McGinn to ceballos for this gameweek? Its McGinn vs poor west ham defense at home against ceballos vs a poor Watford defense with new coach...

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

            6 and half a dozen. Depends how much you believe in new manager bounce for Watford, but Ceballos is playing with Auba and Pepe...

  12. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Which one?

    A) Pieters
    B) Dunk
    C) Mings
    D) Lowton

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

      C, B, D, A

      Pope best value for Burnley defense.

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

        Ditto

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

      B

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

    Tricky bench decision this week. Have I got it right?

    Adrian(NEW)
    Dunk(BUR) - Otamendi(nor) - Maguire(LEI) - Lundstram(SOT)
    Salah(NEW) - KdB(nor) - Ceballos(wat) - Mount(wol)
    Aguero(nor) - Firmino(NEW)

    Pope(bri) - Pukki(MCI) - Christiansen(wol) - Cantwell(MCI)

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      probably yeah

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

        Cheers.. I'd play Pukki if Norwich were not hit by so many injuries. They've been decimated.

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          agree. not much in it either way

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

      Possibly. However with Farke having said Norwich will basically just go out and attack as that’s all they can do, and City being without Laporte, I wouldn’t be too surprised if Norwich snuck a goal. Would personally play Pukki over one of Lundstram Maguire or Dunk, especially the latter two as I can’t reaaally see CS there

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

        Thanks, yeah, I've been swapping Maguire and Pukki ad infinitum. I can just see Maguire popping up with a goal from a corner against his former club, and I'd be so annoyed if I've benched him.

        Dunk has a bit of goal threat, and Lundstram a plum fixture.

        I guess if I think Norwich will score then I should bench Otamendi!

    3. Lav
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I would be tempted to start Pukki over Maguire. Always go with the attacker, and I think Leicester will not only score against United, but beat them.

    4. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I’d play Pukki over dunk. He could easily score with makeshift city def

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Actually over maguire

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Leister will score

      2. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Makeshift City def?

        We lost Laporte.

        Ederson with 3 or 4 of Stones Walker Otamendi Zinchenko Cancelo and co are hardly makeshift.

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Fair enough. Just saying Laporte a huge loss in the heart of city def. he controls that def. don’t rate stones and ota makes loads of errors

          1. Stupendous
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Agreed

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

      Thanks all.... no doubt I'll make a 11:29am change 😀

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

    Final (I think!) check before I lock it in.

    £1.7m ITB, moves were: Siggy Jota VVD to KDB Barnes Lundstram (-4)

    Pope // Button
    TAA Digne Zinchenko Lundstram // Rico
    Salah(vc) Sterling(c) KDB Mount // Dendoncker
    Pukki Barnes // Greenwood

    My reasons for captaincy in above posts. Numerous ways I could spend that 1.7 in coming weeks - eyeing up Ceballos, LEI players etc 🙂

    Good luck all

    1. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Nice team. Good luck..esp Sterling C

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

        Cheers mate. Yeah for reasons outlined in replies to above posts, and in previous articles (in my comment history) I think I’m sticking with it.

        Also don’t like captain playing in early fixture but heyho- I’ll be watching the Pool game hoping for Trent to be the highest scorer, maybe a 1-0 with TAA G salah A? 😉

    2. AFBS_1991
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Good team! IMO could easily upgrade mount/dendonker. In captaincy i'm with you and waiting a Sterling hatty!

  15. louisds
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Kane will score 2 tomorrow. Salah will score 1 and assist 1. Kun will get 2 and Sterling will get 2 assists.

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

      *today

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

      Any basis for this or just random predictions?

      For what it’s worth, I hope Kane gets none, Salah gets a goal, Kun blanks and Sterling gets a hattrick x

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Hope Kane blanks also with Kun Hat-trick with Salah Goal and assist and Stirling 2 assists 😉

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

      Good enough for hurri(k)ane

  16. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    How to differentiate between the following:

    A: Lanzini
    B: Mount
    C: James
    D: Iwobi
    E: Ceballos

    I can see the pros/cons for all:/

  17. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Already regret doing martial to Richarlison yesterday

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

      Why? Richarlison could be a solid pick. I’d finally had it with Sigurdsson and needed KDB that’s why I sold, otherwise Everton could still come good with decent fixtures. Meanwhile, Martial is out

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

        Did i say for a hit??

        Anyways, it's done. And hopefully he continues the form

  18. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    So I have 0.4 ITB right now and would like to see which option is preferred by you guys. I am thinking if I have too much money on the bench..

    A) Dunk -> 4.0, and then use the saving to upgrade Cantwell to McGinn. This would mean I only have 1 sub (Lunds) who is starting.
    B) Do nothing
    C) Other options?

    Pope // Skeletenburg
    Dunk Otamendi TAA Digne // Lunds
    Sterling Salah KDB Mount // Cantwell
    Haller Pukki // Greenwood

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

      2FT I’m assuming? Cos A isn’t worth a hit.

      I would maybe do A but with Ceballos coming in rather than McGinn. Otherwise probably just GTG

      1. Bruno Commando
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        I'm on WC at the moment. To bring in Ceballos for Cantwell, I need to do Dunk + Greenwood -> 4.0 + 4.4. I will have only 1 playing sub. Is that too risky?

        1. Bruno Commando
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Oops there are no 4.4 strikers!

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

            Thought there was?

          2. Corin_Wright
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Edward Nketiah from Arsenal is 4.4

            1. Bruno Commando
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              That's strange I tried in on the app but I don't see any! Will do it on my laptop later! Thanks!

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

          It could be tbh. If you want more peace of mind could also do Barnes over Haller (would have the same frontline as me then!) and use that cash elsewhere, including getting another playing bench guy to potentially rotate in?

          1. Bruno Commando
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Have been tinkering with getting Barnes over Haller all week! If I do that, it will simply be Haller + Cantwell -> Barnes + Ceballos.

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

              That’s an easy yes from me tbh

              1. Bruno Commando
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                You are seriously having me think about making those changes! In that case, I will be playing 3-5-2 as default..

                Pope // Skeletenburg
                Otamendi TAA Digne // Lunds Dunk
                Sterling Salah KDB Mount Ceballos
                Barnes Pukki // Greenwood

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

      Play Lundstram over dunk and keep Cantwell for next week

      1. Bruno Commando
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        That could

      2. Bruno Commando
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        That is my current plan. Just thinking if I should somehow bring in Ceballos to upgrade Cantwell now. The easiest way would be Haller -> Barnes but not sure if it's worth it..

  19. ‘Tis the Season
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    I think my loyalty with Robbo lies in him just being such a top lad. Really hoping he comes good.
    Steve Bruce on his 'best ever buy' Andy Robertson
    https://mol.im/a/7462013

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

      He is a bloody top lad isn’t he. Love the dude as a fellow Scot and former LB when I played 😆

      Never left my team, GW1-38 last season. Started with Trent this year though and has paid off so far, despite the heartache 🙂

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        ‘Next suit’ looking like a salesman. Lol. Came onto the bus with another crate is well funny.

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

          He’s hilarious man, love it.

  20. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    bench lundstram (or) lowton ?

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

      Lowton if you have Pope in goal, Lundstram if you don’t

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

      Lowton

  21. SuperDan
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Rate my WC team please:

    Pope (Button)
    TAA, Matip, Lundstrom (Lowton, Rico)
    Salah, Sterling, KDB, Mount (Cantwell)
    Pukki, Haller, Barnes

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

      I’d go Söyüncü over Lowton to avoid the defensive double up, and not sure on Matip. Otherwise should be GTG. We have the Pope TAA Lundstram Salah Sterling KDB Mount Pukki Barnes (Rico Button) in common! Although I haven’t wildcarded 😉

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Agree Soy over lowton
        Matip to zinc?

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

      Great team

    3. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Great attack (mids&forwards), cant be much better at this point. You really have great firepower. Also not so sure about double pool defence. For me it is better that you do Matip>Otamendi (now that Laporte is injured and City have great fixtures, better than Liv)

  22. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Used Ft for Awb to Otamendi, does feel good not to have a united player
    What to do with King....can’t afford Barnes straight up so move to Wood or avoid the hit?
    If keeping King would you play him over Pukki (vs city)?

  23. Ynwalfc
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Pope
    Zinchenko,Lundstram,pieters,Mings
    Salah(C),Mané,Sterling(VC),KDB
    Barnes,Pukki

    Subs Button,Cantwell,Greenwood,Kelly

    Finally happy with my team for the week, can’t see much I would change? Thanks guys

  24. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    So after thinking of doing -4 or even -8 on IB now I am starting to think of not doing any transfer at all. Lol. I only want Kdb, but also want give Siggy&King another game and dont want to lose Kane. But since I will lose one ft then maybe do something with gk (Heaton to fodder) and put cash itb. Also changed my (C) from Mo to Sterling. Dont know what to do anymore, totally changed my mind. Is that smart thing to do or should I do it like I wanted from the beginning?

    Heaton
    TAA Digne Guilbert Lundstram
    Salah Sterling (C) Siggy Mcginn
    Kane King

    Bench: Pope Montoya Dendoncker Wickham

    2ft, 0.2 itb

    1. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      If you have 2ft then use 1. Even If it's a nothing move like a replacement for a bench player.
      I agree now that king has dropped might as well keep. Siggy too could do well this week as could Kane.

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks for reply and I also hope they could all score well.

  25. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    For one last time! On WC! GTG?

    Adrian
    TAA Digne Otamendi Lundstram
    Salah(vc) Pepe DSilva
    Aguero(C) Haller Barnes

    Button Guendouzi Cantwell Rico

  26. The White Feather
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Martial for who?? No money in the bank. Cebalos, Mount, Pulisic or McGinn?

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

      Ceballos or Mount, depending on if you prefer Chelsea or Arsenal chances in the near future

      1. FPL ElasticO
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        McGinn / Ceballos

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

      James if you haven’t got him

  27. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Play
    A) Greenwood
    B) Coleman

    1. FPL ElasticO
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B Greenwood won’t start

  28. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    G2g for this upcoming GWk 5???

    Pope
    Robbo/ VVD/ Digne/ Lundstram
    Salah/ KDB/ Sterling/ Mount
    Haller/ Pukki

    Bench:: Button/ Dendoncker/ Greenwood/ Kelly

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

      Yes

    2. Wag the Drog
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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

    Feel like Sigurdsson and Jota could come back to haunt me this week.

    As long as Barnes and KDB outscore em...

  30. Wag the Drog
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    What’s more likely to happen?
    A) Pukki nicks a goal against city
    B) Sheffield United keep a CS at home to Saints.

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

      Haha tough one that, as I’m hoping for both! 😆

      Hopefully B is more likely though

    2. tucaoneo
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A couple of times last season when the scoreline was too pathetic Ederson just ran at the forwards and gave away penalties. I'm hoping he does that again.