Captain Poll

FPL managers set for more tough captaincy choices in Gameweek 9

After weeks of captaincy frustration, Fantasy Premier League managers are set for more tough armband decisions ahead of Gameweek 9.

Manchester City and Liverpool both have relatively challenging away matches next weekend, which could deter us from the usual suspects.

Pep Guardiola’s defending champions travel to Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, where Crystal Palace have conceded just one goal in four matches this season.

That strike came in the dying embers of a 1-1 draw with Wolves in Gameweek 6, courtesy of Diogo Jota (£6.1m).

Outside of that, the Eagles have kept clean sheets Everton, Aston Villa and Norwich in front of their own fans.

Manchester City assets underwhelmed in their 2-0 defeat to Wolves

Naturally, Manchester City do usually pose a greater threat, with owners of Sergio Aguero (£12.2m), Raheem Sterling (£12.1m) and Kevin de Bruyne (£10.0m) all hoping for both starts and returns this weekend.

But the Citizens’ recent poor performance against Wolves in Gameweek 8 might go some way to putting Fantasy managers off for the captaincy, especially considering Palace’s home defensive record.

Meanwhile, Liverpool travel to Old Trafford, a ground at which they have never won in the Premier League under Jurgen Klopp.

In all competitions, the former Borussia Dortmund manager has drawn three and lost one at Manchester United’s historic stadium during his time in charge of the Reds.

In total, his side has scored three goals there but on their most recent visit, back in February, the match ended 0-0.

Fantasy managers are likely to steer clear of Liverpool attackers for the captaincy in Gameweek 9

While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have been far from special going forward this season, their defence has shown some improvement on last season.

They have two Premier League clean sheets at Old Trafford in 2019/20, against Chelsea and Leicester and have been boasting some relatively impressive defensive underlying statistics.

All of this is likely to leave nagging questions at the back of the mind for Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) and Sadio Mané (£11.7m) owners when it comes to the armband.

Given Manchester United’s shocking attacking displays of late, perhaps Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.2m) and Andrew Robertson (£6.9m) might receive more consideration than their midfield colleagues?

Aubameyang and Arsenal are likely to find life tough at Sheffield United next Monday

Even those looking at Arsenal assets such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.1m) may have their concerns about a Monday night trip to Sheffield United.

The Blades have conceded just seven goals this season, only Liverpool have allowed fewer, while Chris Wilder has made all the top-six sides work for their results thus far.

Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw in Gameweek 4, while the only reason Klopp’s men scored at Bramall Lane in Gameweek 7 was because of an uncharacteristic error from Dean Henderson (£4.5m).

For all of those reasons, Gameweek 9 could be see a host of differential options top the upcoming captain poll, which you can now vote in (below).

Wilson will be the favourite Bournemouth option ahead of Norwich’s trip to the Vitality Stadium

Naturally, there will be a lot of consideration for Bournemouth assets in Gameweek 9 as they host a Norwich side that conceded five at home to Aston Villa last time out.

Callum Wilson (£7.9m) is expected to be the favourite of these having registered attacking returns in all but one match so far this season.

Those unable to get the England international into their squads may also look to Josh King (£6.3m), who has double-figure hauls in both of his last two matches at the Vitality Stadium – and remains the Cherries’ penalty taker.

Abraham has been in decent statistical form of late

One of just two of Gameweek 8’s top 20 captains to actually deliver attacking returns was Tammy Abraham (£7.7m), who, with each passing week, looks more and more capable of factoring in the conversation for the armband.

After the first eight matches of the 2019/20 campaign, the Chelsea forward is joint-top of the league for goals scored, alongside Aguero (eight).

Abraham is also top of the league for shots on target, which is probably why his bonus score is also looking quite healthy, a total of 11 to his name thus far – more than any other player.

Ahead of Newcastle’s visit to Stamford Bridge, it would be surprising to see Abraham not considered among the best options, especially given the Magpies’ record on the road this season.

In four away matches in 2019/20, Steve Bruce’s men have conceded 11 times, an average of 2.75 per game.

You can now vote in the latest captain poll on our website, either below or in the sidebar on the right.

Joe and David will be speaking about the debate in the captain video, which you can watch on our YouTube channel from 12:30 pm on Monday.

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  1. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Weighing up some options here. WC in hand still so can mix it up a bit
    1. Salah + Pukki -> Maddison + Aubameyang (1.2m).
    2. VVD + Smith -> Pereira + Soyuncu/ Tomori (0.2m/0.1m).
    3. A. Smith + Cantwell -> Soyuncu + Dendoncker (0.0m).
    4. VVD + Pukki-> Holding (or other 4.5m) + Vardy.
    5. VVD + Pukki-> 5.6m or less def + Wilson.

    Pope.
    VVD, Otamendi, Robbo.
    Cantwell, Mount, KDB, Sterling, Salah.
    Abraham, Pukki.
    Button, Lundstram, A Smith, Wickham.
    2ft- 0.1m ITB.

    1. Karhumies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      If you want to sell 1-2 guys for funds (VVD + Salah/Sterling) and spread the cash around to upgrade multiple positions at once Pukki, Smith, Wickham) which may lead you to changing formation (into 3-4-3 or 4-3-3), that's a legitimate use of a WC.

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

      Pukki to wilson

  2. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    How is she looking for this weekend guys? Will most likely take a hit to do Sterling, Greenwood to Mount,Wilson but Jimi is also tempting. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks all.

    Pope
    TAA Ota Lundstram Lowton
    Sterling KDB Mane Saka
    Tammy Auba

    Button Diop Green Dendon

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      G2g, hold

      1. De Gea is GOAT
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks legend! Not worth the minus 4 you reckon? Would you play Diop over Saka?

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          No I would have start Saka for his higher ceiling. No need to take the Hit IMO with sterlings next 3 fixtures

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I'd take the hit.
      Close to deadline though if ££ allows

      1. De Gea is GOAT
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks Amey. Leaning towards that as well unless KDB is out again. Money's no issue. Wilson over Jimi?

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          For next 2 gw's ?
          Definitely.
          Norwich Watford
          Wilson can get 20 points easily IMO

          1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            He is also arguably the biggest troll in recent FPL

            1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Which would deter me from getting him in for a hit, that too for Sterling

              1. De Gea is GOAT
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Don't agree with Wilson being a troll after his good start to the season but agree on the hit not necessarily being worth it. Raz has good fixtures but is definitely not living up to his price. I know that a haul is probably incoming but i'm all out of chances for him tbh. Thanks again for your input guys.

                1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
                  • 5 Years
                  4 years, 5 months ago

                  He's a massive troll mate. He goes on a blanking streak exactly when many people transfer him in, every single time over the past 2 seasons as far as I can remember. And his consistency this season is not sustainable imo

                  1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
                    • 5 Years
                    4 years, 5 months ago

                    Not saying he will necessarily blank vs NOR and wat,but it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if he does.

                    1. De Gea is GOAT
                      • 7 Years
                      4 years, 5 months ago

                      Yeah very true when you compare to previous seasons. Back to the drawing board for me. Reckon Sterling will come good away to Palace then?

                      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
                        • 5 Years
                        4 years, 5 months ago

                        I think he coulld be top FPL scorer over the next 3. Not necessarily palace away, but definitely could. If you've held on so long, may as well hold for Back to back home games vs Soton and Villa.

                      2. De Gea is GOAT
                        • 7 Years
                        4 years, 5 months ago

                        Let's hope that you're right. Thanks again for the tips man. Much appreciated.

                      3. Murder On Zidanesfloor
                        • 5 Years
                        4 years, 5 months ago

                        Also start diop ahead of Lowton, wouldnt want double bur Def with Lei Away. Everton away a much better game.

                      4. Murder On Zidanesfloor
                        • 5 Years
                        4 years, 5 months ago

                        and no worries, happy to help!

  3. davies
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Worth getting Saka as 5th mid in a 343?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      No, Laca back means bye bye.

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Even without laca, he competes with Martinelli for the Lw spot this week

  4. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on Salah + Pukki + 4.4forward—-> Auba + Vardy + 4.4mid(-4)

    Yay or nay

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Full team would help answer this.

  5. Red Reddington ⚽
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Haller > Vardy for -4?

    1. heptonstall
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I'd wait a week.

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      No reason to do this

  6. heptonstall
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Who do you prefer for the season and why? Jimenez or Haller (draft league question). Cheers!

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Jimi because he will get more points

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Jimenez
      Proven FPL asset

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Haller - no Europa

  7. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Gtg?

    Heaton
    TAA Soyuncu Otamendi Lundy
    Salah Sterling Mount KDB
    Vardy Abraham(c)

    Pope Connolly Montoya Saka

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Only problem here is a lack of pool mid but I guess you know that

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Oh my bad. Completely missed Salah hahah. Apologies
        G2G! Nice team

        1. Stupendous
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks

    2. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Looking good!

  8. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Repost

    Team A or B, please??

    A) 0.8 ITB

    Patricio
    TAA Soy Robbo Lund kelly
    Mane KDB (Sterling) Mount Cantwell
    (Wilson) Tammy (Connoly)

    B) 0.7 ITB

    Patricio
    TAA Soy Robbo Lund kelly
    Mane KDB (Maddison) Mount Cantwell
    (Auba) Tammy (King)

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A looks unbalanced
      B for me

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks bro

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I would want Sterling over Auba looking at city's next 3, and wilson can match Auba for points in the short term imo. So A for me

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks mate

        This team is for the period after the liverpool- city game

        Who wud u want then Sterling/auba?

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          I am looking at Salah + Mane double up for that period so will likely have neither. But Sterling if I had to pick

          1. Eleven Hag
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Then salah captain every week ?

            1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Possibly. Or Mane. Depends on form but yeah will be a permacap for that period

              1. Eleven Hag
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Patricio
                TAA Soy Pieters Lund kelly
                Mane KDB Salah Mount Cantwell
                Wilson Tammy Jimenez

                I could have this team with salah/mane/taa pool triple up - what do u think about this ?

                1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
                  • 5 Years
                  4 years, 5 months ago

                  Its perfection

  9. Postman Ty
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone who knows about Arsenal out there:
    Any real news on Bellerin or Tierney? Wouldn't mind a punt on either if they are going to start next week.

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Tierney more likely than Bellerin. Chambers has looked very good at RB and even though Kola has played well, Tierney is clearly the superior player and will start this weekend imo

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I fancy a punt myself next GW

  10. Postman Ty
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking about freeing up some cash on the WC by going with Odoi over Mount. Think Mount will continue to do really well but Odoi is primed to kick on as well.
    Thoughts?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Why not both

      1. Postman Ty
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Tomori and Abraham are nailed for me.

        1. Eleven Hag
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Ohh then go with Hudson

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      One for the future.
      I'm also looking closely to CHO. Would need some ££ to get Robbo if i decide to double up on Pool Defense in gw 13. Mount >> CHO looks best option for me to do that.

      Waiting to see how many minutes CHO is given, as he always impress when he plays

  11. FreddyP3
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Haller to CWilson for a hit is crazy right? Even if I captain him?

    1. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't take that hit.

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Go for it - Wilson and Kane cud be great differential this GW for the armband

    3. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Nah not for me. Not worth a hit

  12. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Need for a wc here?
    Pope Heaton
    Robertson digne zinchenko lundstram cathcart
    Mane kdb maddison cantwell dendoncker
    Aubameyang pukki abraham

    Would get rid of Heaton, digne, zinchenko, Cathcart, cantwell and maybe pukki

    Or just do pukki to King?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      WC

    2. Karhumies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Digne to Soyuncu, Pukki to Wilson? Next GW upgrade Cathcart.

    3. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Nahh.good team Digne Cantwell to Soyuncu Yarmo should be good enough

    4. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Would prefer to lose zinchenko over digne this week I think.
      And considering tomori over soy - good choice?

  13. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Madness to get in Kane for a one gw captaincy punt on WC? No obvious captaincy options this gw and can easily see Kane hauling against Watford. Have money itb to upgrade to kun/auba next gw. Thoughts?

    Pope
    Taa Söyüncü Rico
    Mane kdb Maddison mount
    Kane Wilson Tammy

    McGovern dunk lund dendo

    1. Karhumies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      "No obvious captaincy options this gw" Tammy and Wilson are the obvious options, IMO.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        They are, but not convinced by either tbh

        1. Karhumies
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          I'm not convinced by Kane, tbh. I will captain KDB, Mane, Aubameyang, Tammy, Wilson before I would captain Kane.

          I'm also not convinced by Norwich injury ridden defense.

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Agreed, Kane and spurs in general are far from convincing at the moment. Risky move, but could pay off massively if he hauls. Cheers

            1. Karhumies
              • 11 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Replace "Kane" with "Wilson" and "Spurs" with "Bournemouth" and those are my exact thoughts for GW9. Cheers.

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Yes I wud do that

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

    3. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Not a bad shout! Just annoying that you'll have to use your FT to swap him next week though. I personally wouldn't do it but could be worth a punt. Are you playing Dunk if KDB is declared unfit?

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        If kdb is out for just one gw then yes. If he seems to be out for more then will replace him with sterling. Had kun in most of my earlier drafts but his injury rumor is putting me off him.

    4. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      One week punts dont often go to plan.

      Look at Auba last gw. havent blanked all season was primed for big haul against a bourmouth side who prioritize attack over defence . . look what happened

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Risky, no doubt.

    5. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      You have Wilson who is equally good this week so no imo.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Who would you have as the main striker then? Can afford kun but put off by his injury rumors.

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Auba is your man. Form, fixtures, and Talisman who the entire team looks for when creating chances.

          1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            I also believe that Sheffield are going to come back to earth and have one defensive blip very soon! Could be a hammering.

            1. SpaceCadet
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Not sure man, with laca back soon Im not too convinced by auba. Maybe I'll just go wiith vardy and upgrade elsewhere

              1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Laca was fit the entire season and Auba got 200+ points and won the golden boot last season. Laca being there makes zero difference imo, he keeps scoring.

  14. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Looks like chelsea transfer ban was indeed a blessing in disguise

    Tammy
    Mount
    CHO
    RLC
    Tomori

    These talents could be the spine of chelsea for next decade if they are nurtured properly and keep their feet on the ground without getting carried away by fame. Agree?

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      100%

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Yep - that’s a serious crop of young talent

      Not quite class of ‘92 but has th elite Italy to be not far off it

      Throw in a “home grown” (even though he was poached for big money from a local rival) manager & things looking rosy for Chelsea

      What about the young English full back as well, his name escapes me

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Reece James.? yh he's a fine talent as well

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Yep that be him

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Their scouting/transfer system is amazing !
      So many good youngsters signed up. Even Salah KDB Lukaku ...

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Wouldn't say its "amazing" because they were all sold lol. Transfer system would include ins and outs both no?

        Agreed with good scouting

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          It's so weird, they usually are so keen on sending their young players on loan. And KDB and Salah were the ones they chose to sell permanently 😆

          1. HurriKane
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            kdb and salah must sting hard especially the world class players they turned out to be and playing for rival teams

            1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Two of the top 10 best players on the planet Imo! And imagine them on current form playing in the same team, Hazard wouldnt have left and they would be tearing it up

              1. Amey
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Ha ha
                Really
                Blame Mou maybe 😀

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

                  Their style is also very exciting under Frank. I take my hat off to him for going for it and playing such attacking football with the pressure of the Chels job.

  15. SamBlue
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Off topic; looking forward to double game weeks.

    Can anyone tell me which teams will have double game weeks...or is there a article posting such a list?

    Cheers

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      As of now, Liverpool and West Ham.

      You can relax for now, majority of DGWs and BGWs are likely to happen in 2nd half of the season

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Oh yeah westham too.

      2. SamBlue
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks...just thinking forward.

        Liverpool misses GW 18
        And MCI looks to have a GW in for 19/20, am I mistaken?

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Only liverpool for now (but the GW is not confirmed yet) but they will be more double GWs confirmed later.

  16. davies
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone fancy captaining Wilson this week?

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      In a week where they is no stand out captaincy option why not ? he'd be my captain if i owned him

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      2nd highest on the captaincy poll...

      1. davies
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        A lot of those people will bottle it when it comes down to it

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Maybe but alot of them will go through with it looking at the fixture and all the big hitters having away games

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

      Lots including me

    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Didn't even consider anyone else

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

      Yip no doubt! Brought him in for Pukki to Cap.

  17. Bring back Rafa
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    A)Haller to C.Wilson for free?
    B)Adrian to a $4.0M GK (have Pope too)
    C) Roll FT over to next week

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      C. wouldnt get rid of haller just yet as he just scored and could go on a run given westam fixtures

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        No brainer for me if Free

    3. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A

  18. SamBlue
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Aaron Connolly (BRI) 4.5 FWD

    Do you think he will become more of a starter having scored 2 against TOT last week?

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

      Short term yeah. Will be complicated after Trossard returns.

  19. Klein
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Whats with sudden rise in Tierney owners? 0 mins in Epl so far?

    1. CroatianHammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Cheap player, likely to see some game time, is on a 'big' team.

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Europa league and EFL cup form. Players trying to stay ahead of the curve. Also casual Arsenal fans.

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

      Casuals mate

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Why ?

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

          Game time and unproven in premiership. Cup performances only

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            To label people selecting Tierney as casuals is ridiculous. Speculative trying to get ahead of the curve yes . I know someone in the top 5k doing it who has played this game for many seasons.

            1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Its both, like I said above.

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

        If anything, they're mavericks.

  20. GE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Good Wildcard?

    Maybe Pereira and Lowton -> Soy and Otamendi?

    (0.0 itb)

    Pope
    TAA/Pereira/Lowton
    Mane/KDB/Maddison/Mount
    Auba/Wilson/Tammy

    Bench: Button, Lundstram, Dendoncker, Kelly

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah very good!

  21. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    5 days to armegeddon

    Can't even imagine what shockd GW9 will bring 🙂

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

      Yeah, bloody IB's wrecking my brain.

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

      How did you get on with GW8?

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

    Wonder if Lacazette is not a god shout when he is back? Injury prone but should get quite a bit of points with Arsenal's fixture run.

    Nice price as well.

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

      *good*

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      If you can time it well he is a great differential. Just need to get it right. When to bring in and when to get rid.

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

        Never actually have had him as an FPL asset so think the time is right to purchase him.

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Not now for sure. Wait till he actually starts a game.

          Personally I would wait till he scores a goal, In the league or even Europa league. He goes on scoring streaks

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Never again, at least until Emery exist. We will never know when that half time substitution happens.

      1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        How about Auba? Still good choice?

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          100%. Laca being in the team has never affected him, if anything, he adds assists to his goals because he and Laca look to assist each other.

          1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Oh and, Arsenal more likely to get some bigger scorlines like some of the 4 or 5 goal thumpings with Laca and the 1st choice defence back.

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

              Yeah, think I might punt Laca once he starts.

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

              When do you think he will be back.

              1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Unsure, will need Emery presser

  23. Ynwalfc
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Pope
    Mings,Lundstram,Tomori
    Salah,Mané,KDB,McGinn
    Abraham,Aubameyang

    Subs button,Kelly,Greenwood,Vestergaard

    GTG? Thanks guys.

  24. Ynwalfc
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Pope
    Mings,Lundstram,Tomori
    Salah,Mané,KDB,MCGinn,Cantwell
    Abraham,Aubameyang

    Subs Button,Kelly,Greenwood,Vestergaard

    GTG? Missed a player on post above haha

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      ITB? FTs?

  25. davies
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Which option lads?

    A) Aguero Maddison Mount
    B) Wilson Sterling CHO

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A if kun is fit

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A but close. They don't cost the same do they, B looks cheaper

  26. Tomas_brolin
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Choose 2 to start (starting TAA for sure) this weekend:

    VVD
    Barnes
    Lunds
    Cantwell

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      VVD, Lund.

  27. davies
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    A) Mount Kelly

    B) Yarm/CHO Tomori

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A if only one is regular starter, B if you need both most weeks

      1. davies
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        TAA Soyuncu ***** Lundstram Rico

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          I'd still go A. Starting 2 from those 4 is good enough for me.

          1. davies
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            While they’re all playing I agree and I guess that’s what transfers are for if needed

            1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              yup

  28. Tomas_brolin
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Any thoughts on this lot, and transfer options. 1FT, o.8 ITB

    Pope
    TAA VVD Lunds Ota
    Sterling Mount Son KdB
    Abraham (c) Pukki

    Button, Hanley, Cantwell Barnes

    1) roll ft
    2) Vvd to soy, Barnes to Wilson for -4
    3) vvd to Tomori, Barnes to Wilson for -4
    4) something else?

    Thanks!

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Hold . 2 FT next week would be useful and this lot should be ok for this week.

  29. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    What's everyone doing with Sterling? Considering getting him out for a hit but not sure if its the best idea.

    A) Keeping him for nice fixtures
    B) Had enough and he is out.

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

      Keeping.

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

      See what happens GW9. Tough away fixture to Palace though.

    3. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling our for a hit? Good luck with that

      1. De Gea is GOAT
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah would bring in Wilson and Mount who can easily make up the -4 imo. Sterling just hasn't looked half the player he was last season.

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          City in general haven't. Its not just sterling.

          Good fixtures often create form, and once they are back in form, Sterling will be too.

          1. De Gea is GOAT
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            When is the question. Don't think my heart can handle more Sterling blanks haha.

            1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              There were better moments to get rid that the 3 upcoming fixtures hahah. FPL rewards patience.

              1. De Gea is GOAT
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Better moments being City vs Norwich and Wolves at home? haha Let's be honest no one expected the poor form. Completely agreed with patience paying off though. Think i've had enough of that since GW1. If KDB is fit i can't see Raz outscoring him so i'll be content with him as City cover. Whats the rest of your team bro?

  30. rodragon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts? 1ft
    Pope
    Taa tomori digne
    Salah dilva mount cantwell
    Aguero Abraham vardy

    Button dendo Kelly lund

    Thanks