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Top 10k managers bring de Bruyne back for frustrating blank

Kevin de Bruyne‘s (£10.0m) popularity among the top 10,000 Fantasy Premier League managers is on the up once again.

However, the Belgian blanked upon his return to the Manchester City team to cap off a frustrating Saturday of Gameweek 9.

On two occasions, de Bruyne went close to scoring against Crystal Palace, once nodding a glancing header against the post and then not receiving a squared pass from Gabriel Jesus (£9.5m) when he was faced with an open goal.

Following his Gameweek 7 injury at Everton, de Bruyne remained the most fashionable midfield asset among top 10k squads but saw a drop-off in representation at that level of over 26 percentage points going into Gameweek 8.

It would appear that those who sold the Manchester City man for that disastrous round of action before the international break did not do too well, with many who benched de Bruyne pushing into the top 10k.

That shift, plus 270,000+ new owners for Gameweek 9, has brought his ownership in the top 10k back up to 71.1%.

While it was a case of what could have been at Selhurst Park, there are perhaps positives to take from how close de Bruyne did go to getting attacking returns.

By contrast, those at the upper echelon of FPL have largely lost faith in Mohamed Salah (£12.4m) ahead of his trip to Old Trafford on Sunday.

At the Gameweek 8 deadline, the Egyptian was owned by 54.1% of managers inside the top 10k and was second only to de Bruyne for popularity among midfielders.

However, now that the Gameweek 9 deadline has passed, just 31.6% at that level of the game are holding Salah – that’s a drop-off of 22.5 percentage points.

At the same time, Sadio Mané (£11.8m) has travelled in the opposite direction.

Heading into Gameweek 8, the Senegalese international was not among the top-five most popular midfielders among the top 10k.

A large number of managers inside the top 10,000 will be hoping it is Mané who delivers at Old Trafford, not Salah

However, a 12-point haul for Mané against Leicester both propelled his backers into the upper reaches of the worldwide rankings, but also triggered a flurry of transfer market activity.

540,000+ managers signed Mané for Gameweek 9, making him the third-most fashionable midfielder among the top 10k this weekend, behind only de Bruyne and Mason Mount (£6.8m).

Not surprisingly, Teemu Pukki (£7.1m) also saw his representation among the top 10k decrease for Gameweek 9.

Even in Gameweek 8, he was still the most popular forward at this level of the game but dropped from 57.1% top 10k ownership to just 38.3% over the international break.

It would appear that the decision to leave the so-called ‘Pukki Party’ was a sensible one as Norwich drew another away-day blank.

Callum Wilson continues to act as an FPL enigma

The top 10k largely stayed away from Callum Wilson (£8.0m) for the Canaries trip to the Vitality Stadium, even though Daniel Farke’s men had a dreadful defensive record coming into it.

He was owned by just 21.3% of managers at this level for Gameweek 9 and was barely considered by them for the captaincy too.

Wilson’s effective ownership among the top 10k was just 26.8% for this weekend, which could have seen act as an incredible rank-boost but, alas, he blanked for just the second time this season.

Abraham was a cause of much frustration for the top 10k managers

Tammy Abraham (£7.7m) was another huge disappointment on Saturday afternoon as he blanked against Newcastle.

The Chelsea forward really should have registered attacking returns, hitting the crossbar and spurning a golden close-range chance.

That was of huge frustration to managers inside the top 10k for Gameweek 9.

They had moved en masse for Abraham increasing his ownership at that level from 48.6% to 69.3%.

Furthermore, Abraham was also the most captained player for Gameweek 9 among the top 10k managers.

He was supported with the armband by 25.9% of them, almost double the number who went for a benched Sergio Aguero (£12.2m).

The Manchester City forward was the second-most captained player at this level with the backing of 14.5%.

In what has already proven to be another damp squib of a Gameweek, Harry Kane (£10.9m) also let down those who trusted him with the armband.

10.1% of managers in the top 10k fancied his chances against an out-of-form Watford side, only to see Kane blank against the Hornets.

The Wildcards continue to get used up by the top 10k. We are now at 51.8% usage for that chip among these managers.

Not surprisingly, that’s now double the number who have played the Triple Captain.

That chip stands at 25.4% usage, the Free Hit at 14.3% and the Bench Boost at 12.8%.

Data and statistics taken from LIVEFPL.NET.

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  1. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Don't worry people Lundstram to save the week with a 20pter.

    1. adams_6
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      He’d better not! He’s second on my bench, AND I’m a Gooner!

  2. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Awful week. 23 pts with Lundstram + Trent to save me !

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

      Sounds like me.

      I have salah Lunds and Tierney and on 21

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

      23 , Pepe Mane VVD Left

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

      32 with mane, TAA and lunds. Not totally bad I suppose

  3. dshv
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    27 points with auba mane robbo to play ? Damnnn

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

      Good

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

    30 with TAA + Salah left. Pretty frustrated that Sterling didnt get his goal.

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

      That is actually a very good score!

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

    Just a horrible game at the moment isn’t it?

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

    Season keeper KDB. More annoyed with Raheem tbh. Kev far better value

  7. Henning
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Jesus, why didnt you just pass KDB Jesus.

  8. Cruz88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Difficult to know which city defender to bring in for next week, have Otamendi currently but might need to replace?

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

      Cancelo

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

        No

    2. Hktrader88
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Apparently Otamendi picked up an injury on international duty. I'm keeping for now. I want City defense and I'm fine if he misses the odd game. Just want to avoid Peps 10 minute cameos. Watch closely though especially with Stones back.

  9. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    KdB first blank this season when he's started

  10. DantheManinaPan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Tomori vs CHO for final Chelsea spot?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      CHO

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      cho

    3. F4L
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Tomori's form has fallen off a cliff since Lille, CHO was the best player on the park today. Gotta be CHO

    4. Hktrader88
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I've gone triple Chelsea attack but I'm not very comfortable with it. Originally my 3rd was going to be Jorginho who would always be 2sy on the bench. Had extra cash so bought CHO instead! This week I benched him but he came on. Next week I'll have to choose who to bench Abraham. CHO. Or Mount

  11. Wensink
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Have had Kane since GW1 and I’ve finally given up hope. So...Kane and Pukki out for:

    A. Abraham, Vardy (leaves 1.1m ITB)
    B. Abraham, Jiménez (leaves 3m ITB) (which would allow me to upgrade Greenwood)

  12. LIARS POKER
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    34 with Salah left, happy with that all things considered. Rico saving me

    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      It’s a good score this week, on 35 pre baps with Mane/Trent to come. It’s low scores all round

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

    LMS safety score currenty 17.

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

    2 games left and lots of autosubs.

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      eeek thats a bit close for comfort

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

        Same.

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

      Segzi

    3. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I like looking at the red teams on this.. makes me feel better

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

        What is scott talent?

  14. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    26 with Mané, TAA and Lundstram to come. Gonna struggle to break 40.

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

      Low scoring gw
      I'm on 35(-4) Mane Taa to go

  15. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    26 plus Salah, Mane and Lundstram left. Disgusting week, can't wait for the next International break.

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Better position than me. 25 with Mane Lundstram Trent

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

        Honestly, this week 25 is a humble brag. After auto subs and VC switch I have 15. 3 pool defenders to play, all subs used. I don't really mind in all honesty. It's going to be a pretty awful gw for most people and I actually really like my team. Patience is key. I'm kicking myself for tielemans to yarmalenko 2 weeks back. Good players come good.

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

    Brought kane in on wildcard on 1 week punt.....

    Have Money for kun - but v good chance jesus starts v villa.

    Auba doesn't inspire me. Maybe lacazette if he features prominently v Sheffield?

    Other strikers are abraham and Wilson....what are kane owners thinking?? Thanks

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Kun should start next GW.

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Keeping

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

        Likely kun starts midweek a d then anyone's guess who starts weekend. ..

  17. Enzo the Baker
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    How accurate has FPLstatistics been this season? I plan to use my 2 FTs to get TAA and KdB tonight (exact cash) but I would like to wait and see how Liverpool game goes tomorrow. TAA or KdB are on 80-90% to rise tonight according to FPLstatistics.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      TAA shouldn't have too many buyers this evening.

      1. Enzo the Baker
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I hope not! Cheers MS

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

    Pukki looks like he will fall tonight. Can only afford Pukki to Jimenez at current prices. Pull the trigger tonight?

    1. E25
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Jimi's next two not the best. But if you want him go for it.

  19. Henning
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    1.Tomori in for Mings or is 3 Chelsea to much.

    2. Upgrade Button to a playing gk

    Pope

    TAA Dunk Rico

    Mane Sterling KDB Maddison Mount

    Vardy Abraham

    Button Lundstram Mings Greenwood

    1. E25
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Why would you upgrade Button? Seems like a waste of transfer and money

  20. adams_6
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Just jumped on to express my disgust at 21 points so far with only two left. Rico off the bench to save me but are we in agreement that this is another awful week?

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

      Are you actually coming on here complaining about 29 with 2 left

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

        Of course.

      2. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        ^

      3. adams_6
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Yep. I now see that isn’t too bad. Doesn’t feel good though.

    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah. Whole season generally has been a bit pish so far

  21. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I’m bad at / new to understanding all these stats available as a member. Can someone point me in the direction of which would be the useful ones to see how Wilson, Tammy, Maddison got on today?

  22. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    This looks like it will be the worst gameweek in FPL history. A 1-0 United and SHU win and top 10k average will be less than 25.

    1. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      It's already at 24.

  23. Kno
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on Ota》Mendy? This ota transfer has been a good ole trainwreck. Ofc some risk of pep roullette but feel the upside might be worth it

  24. antis0cial
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    What to do with Haller? Two decent fixtures next or should I cut my losses and shift him, probably to Jimi?

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      West Ham are bigger bottlers than Spurs, first hurdle of the season (Fabianski's injury) and the whole team collapses. Get rid

      1. antis0cial
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah sounds about right, thanks

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      just ditch. hes not being used right in that team.

      1. antis0cial
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Too right, if they played to his strengths he could be fpl gold

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

      Jimenez looks good choice

  25. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Horrible gw.

    Sterling/Son/Ota/Pukki big problems for me. Luckily have 2fts so changes on the way for sure..

    1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Dont think Sterling is a problem

  26. TRIPOS TOPPER
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    16 + TAA, Salah and Lund

    horrendous

    1. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Hahaha

  27. BigBillyBass
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Rico (my autosub for Ota) scored the exact same points as Sterling and KDB combined

    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Could have been so different, both could have hauled easily today, lots of chances

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

        Sterlings finishing was back to the old days

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

    15 points, TAA Mane Saka and Auba still to play. Of course Bournemouth and Norwich play a 0-0 tie...

  29. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Its early doors granted but Mane is now high on my list for armband next week against Tot

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      just captain him now and dont look back, I put the arm band on him like 3 hours ago and that is not changing.

    2. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      City home to Villa not more tempting?

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

        meh, fed up with failing on the obvious week in , week out now.
        Tot wont be able to help themselves and will push out , liv are going to open them up so many times .

  30. Wensink
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    A bit of salve: 65% of top 10k managers captained Abraham, Aguero, Kane, KDB or Wilson this GW.