Pro Pundits

Play safe or take risks? The Gameweek 12 dilemma I face as I aim for the top 5k

FPL Family’s Sam Bonfield is gunning for a spot in the top 5,000 in Gameweek 12 and guides us through her current strategy in our latest Pro Pundits article.


Fantasy Football is all about taking the rough with the smooth and Gameweek 11 was definitely the latter for me.

When Caglar Soyuncu (£4.8m) gave Leicester the lead against Crystal Palace this weekend I was not a happy manager, having made the decision to leave him on my bench as first sub.

However, the news of Harry Kane’s (£10.8m) omission from the Spurs squad with a virus meant that Soyuncu’s 14 points came off my bench.

With Soyuncu languishing on my bench, my rank would have dropped from 14k to 20k. However, after his auto-substitution, the 80 Gameweek points I achieved in total meant that I found myself inside the coveted top 10k.

Now sitting at 7,985, there are two possible strategies.

The first is to default to a protective stance, bring in the well-owned players and play it safe to protect that top 10k finish. However that’s just not me and isn’t the way I want to play the game.

So onwards to the next target: the top 5k. In order for that to be achievable, there needs to be an element of risk and getting on the right differential players before they hit a purple patch.

With two free transfers heading into Gameweek 12, there are a number of players who I am considering changing. Having transferred Nicolas Otamendi (£5.3m) out for Diego Rico (£4.3m) ahead of Gameweek 11, I already have £1.4m in the bank in which to upgrade my squad.

This season I have been really stubborn where Mohamed Salah (£12.3m) is concerned. I truly believe that over the course of the season, Sadio Mane (£12.0m) and Salah will counter each other out in terms of goals and Fantasy points scored.

But Salah’s problematic ankle is making it very hard to stay with him now, especially with him being substituted early on Saturday with two points, while Mane went on to score 12. The price difference between the two players is now down at £0.3m at the time of writing and before long it seems likely that they will be level in terms of cost. 

Having already lost £0.2m in team value by holding Salah, I am starting to believe that now might be a good time to transfer him out for Mane. This would also free up a little more in terms of budget to make some other, more differential, changes to break in to the top 5k.

Callum Hudson-Odoi’s (£5.9m) position in the Chelsea starting line-up seems to have become a problem. He is a player that I really like and who adds another dimension to the Chelsea team, but as a Fantasy manager, him coming off the bench in the last two Gameweeks for zero and one-point returns is frustrating. 

At £5.9m, with potentially £1.7m in the bank if I do the Salah to Mane swap, there are a lot of good options available.

I also have Todd Cantwell (£4.8m), who I would like to transfer out, and Mason Mount‘s (£6.9m) possible injury could benefit Hudson-Odoi’s minutes – so I might lose the Norwich midfielder instead.

My transfer options this week include Anthony Martial (£7.6m). Martial’s return from injury ahead of a lovely run of fixtures for Manchester United against Brighton, Sheffield United and Aston Villa should see good points returns for him and at only 6.5% ownership, he has the potential to be a great differential.

However, his injury record makes me wary of owning him. Other options that would be differentials include a sideways move to Christian Pulisic (£7.2m) at 7.3% owned; however he played Champions League football on Tuesday and so there is potentially a risk of rotation there this week.

Another option I am strongly considering is Harvey Barnes (£5.9m). Only selected by 1% of managers, he is the height of a differential and as such could be a great option for me in the push to move up through the overall ranks.

Leicester’s fixtures look excellent until Gameweek 18 and therefore now Barnes seems to have nailed down a starting place, I think he could be an excellent pick.

Wolves are a whole team that are a focus for my transfer thoughts.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side started the season poorly with a European hangover and a small squad who seemed to struggle to keep up with the pace of both Europa League and Premier League football.

In recent Gameweeks, we have seen a resurgence in the Wolves team and as such they are a side I definitely want to bring in a player from. I would ideally like to own, in my opinion, the golden boy of Fantasy Premier League from last season: Raul Jimenez (£7.2m). 

However, as long as Kane recovers from his virus, I am happy with my front three. This means that I am looking at a Wolves midfield that are all differentials, with Leander Dendoncker (£4.4m) the highest owned at 9.6% – although this is mostly as a result of his price point.

For me, I’m looking at Joao Moutinho (£5.3m). Having watched him over the last couple of Gameweeks, he has definitely passed the eye test.  Whilst he has only registered two assists so far this season, the heatmaps look promising for more attacking returns, as do his xA stats which sit at 1.25. He is a player who I am definitely looking at as I look to board the Wolves train ahead of a nice run of fixtures.

Ahead of Friday’s deadline, I am likely to use both of my free transfers.

However, I am waiting until Wolves play their Europa League fixture on Thursday evening and for news on Kane’s health before finalising the transfers.

At the time of writing, Salah to Mane and Hudson-Odoi or Cantwell to Moutinho look like being my preferred options.


Sam Bonfield is a member of our Pro Pundits initiative, a team of Fantasy managers here to bring you regular advice and updates on their teams. Sam has served up two top 30k finishes in the last two seasons and is currently inside the top 10k in the world.

Lessons learned from Gameweek 11

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  1. The Ejiptian King
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Sounds like I missed an eventful CL night, I suddenly have no idea what to do with all my plans.

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

      I second that. Had it all figured out when I though Son was banned. Then the red card got over turned and he scores brace. I got him in my team (some would say thats a positive), but it completely ruined what I had planned

  2. Klein
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Captain pick looks tricky this week. Who are ya'll going for?

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

      Pukki

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy.

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

      Janmaat

    4. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Abraham or martial not sure yet

    5. Penang Sandman
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Aguerooo

    6. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Jimenez

    7. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Between Vardy Rashford and Tammy, probably Vardy

  3. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Can I please get a vote on this need to do it before prices change.
    thanks.

    Wickham out for Jimz
    Salah out for Son

    Team
    Gaza
    Perriera Azi Doherty
    Son Sterling Kdb Mount*
    Jimz Vardy Abraham

    Ryan. Rico Lundstram Guendouzi

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

      Vote for what may I ask?

      1. Ange Ball
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        should I do the transfer

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

      Sterling out instead if possible

      1. Ange Ball
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        why Sterling over Salah

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

    A report has come out that should Southampton lose this week to Everton, the club have lined up Chris Coleman as Ralph Hassenhutl's replacement.

    Chris. F***ing. Coleman.

    Likely BS, but if it actually happens, I might stop giving a f***. Because clearly the board don't.

    Christ.

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Can we have Ralph?

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

        maybe a swap deal until the end of the season to see how it goes might suit both team 🙂

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Not sure Ole is better than Coleman, bless him.

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

            haha but maybe he'd go on a run for Soton like he did when he arrived at OT first...distant memories

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

        You're a nice guy and we've interacted well on this site. But in the most polite of terms, please step the f*** away from Ralph.

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I do feel bad for Saints fans if that's true though, would be a major step back, I hope it's not.

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

            Cheers. I might start following the Championship Twitter account, could prove useful in a few months time.

            1. The Ejiptian King
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Same.

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

                Haha, touche!

  5. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Posted on the previous page, but no one gave a suggestion. In light of likely price changes, trying to decide:

    A. Sterling, Wilson --> Maddison, Vardy (-4)
    B. Sterling, Mount --> Maddison, Tielemans (-4)
    C. Sterling, Cantwell --> Maddison, Tielemans (-4)
    D. Sterling --> Maddison
    E. Hold, accept price changes, and play Lundstram as first sub for Mount

    Ryan - Button
    TAA - Chilwell - Tomori - Lundstram - Kelly
    Sterling - Mane - KDB - Mount - Cantwell
    Wilson - Jiminez - Abraham
    0.0 in bank, 1 FT

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Mount to Maddison or Tielemans mate??

      1. osceola31909
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        .1 short of a straight swap to Tielemans.

      2. osceola31909
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I have had Mount awhile.

        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah me too mate I got him at 6.2 and just moved him to Pulisic just now.

          1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            I like A beat from your options mate!!

            1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              *best

              1. osceola31909
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                Thanks.

          2. Lukey27
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Why not wait a day?

    2. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A

  6. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Mount to :
    A. Pulisic
    B. CHO
    C. Martial

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      D no one

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

      A

    3. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I’ve been thinking about the same thing mate and my conclusion is Mount to Pulisic, I strongly considered Martial but with his injury record and United being so unpredictable I felt the best option was Pulisic.

    4. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I’m thinking about A but worried about rotation with Pulisic

      1. Don Van Vliet
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Mount is clay to Lampard's wheel; he's been granted dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

        He'll be back fighting fit after the IB. Best to prepare for a possible benching this GW and hold.

  7. The Ejiptian King
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    I think GW 13 captain choice looks way tougher than this weekend, anyone thought on it?

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

      Richarlison for me.

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Get out of my head! I've been considering him as a punt for next two and potential captain for then, I'm wary of only capping against Norwich though after Wilson.

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

          I’ve had him for the last few weeks with the Norwich captaincy as part of the plan before I then dump him.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Salah if fully fit, Auba if not

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I was gonna get rid of him this week but I think Sterling is actually the best captain choice.

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          If I had sterling for that Chelsea game I would go for him

          1. The Ejiptian King
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            I'm thinking of putting off the Mane move until then, the problem is I think Mane outscores him this week but I wouldn't be captaining him, hm.

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              I think I’d keep sterling mate I’m always saying he’s the best FPL asset in the game I can say that comfortably as I don’t own him

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

      Salah looks decent, Auba looks gold

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

        Helped on your post mate.

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

          Thanks D. Was about to check

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

        Mane or Salah that is

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I'll either have Mane or no Liv attack then, I dunno, Palace away doesn't jump out at me as a fixture where I want a captain in, could be wrong of course and usually am.

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

      Not even joking, might actually captain Djenepo/Ings, whoever I get for GW13.
      Its Arsenal, after all.

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

        The amoubt of shots conceded by them vs Vitoria, an 11th place club in Portugal . . . I mean xD

      2. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        That's why I'm so confident with Vardy this weekend, equal parts confidence in him and equal parts in Arsenal being their usual selves.

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

          This. Vardy(c) looks even more locked in every time I consider it.

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

      Yup, undecided between Sterling, Richarlison, Jimmy, Vardy.

    6. Penang Sandman
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      C picks this week will probably be very divided, so i might keep mine on Aguero

    7. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling or KDB
      Chelsea are great, but they concede a lot

    8. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy. Look what Tammy did away to Palace

  8. Sarri-ball
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Been on nights so unaware but is sterling injured? Said played 90 mins just cing alot of folk taking out or just based on fixtures

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      there's a clue in the played 90

      1. Sarri-ball
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        How could of came off at the end when used subs or limped off just seems like alot are selling

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      He's fine, people removing him for Mane due to blanks and fixture turn, still a good pick.

      1. Sarri-ball
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers i agree i might sell him after international break but happy with him this weekend

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

    Got dilva kun and mount.
    Thinking dilva+kun to son/salah/kdb +jiminez and bench mount and play lundstram
    Or
    Dilva+mount to maddison+Pulisic
    Thanks!!!

    1. tyron
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      B

  10. tyron
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Hello everyone.. play 2 out of these 3

    A - lundstram
    B- rico
    C - lowton

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

      AB

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      What the professional said

    3. Penang Sandman
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Dont bench Lundstram

      1. tyron
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Lol yea was originally gona post Rico or lowton

    4. tyron
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks guys

  11. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Weird one here:
    A) start: Abraham (C, CPL) + Lund (tot) and bench Dilva to keep him
    B) start: Abraham (C, CPL) + Martial (BRI) and bench Lundstram selling dilva
    C) B but with martial (C)

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      my head hurts

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        A) Bench Dilva - Captain Abraham - start Lundstram
        B) Dilva > Martial - Captain Abraham - bench Lundstram
        C) Dilva > Martial - Captain Martial - bench Lundstram

        1. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I own Dilva and am keeping for Chelsea so A

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Interesting thanks I am liking this too

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Gives 2FTs next week and all

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Who else is in your defence?

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        TAA Robbo Rico

  12. SomeoneKnows
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Which transfer out would you prioritize for a hit with the following team? Already made an early transfer of Salah > Mane and got 1.3 ITB

    Pope
    Taa, Lundstram, Soyucu (OTAMENDI, Rico)
    Mane, Kdb, DSILVA, MOUNT (Cantwell)
    Vardy, Abraham, Rashford

    A) David Silva > Maddison (-4)
    B) David Silva > Tielemans (-4)
    C) Mount > Pulisic (-4)
    D) Otamendi > ??? (-4)
    E) Other ideas

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      none of them till pressers

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Why is Rico on the bench. If you’re happy starting soy and Lund then you’re fine for now no rush

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

        Even if I do play him, it currently seems as if both David Silva and Mount are out, so I anyways need a replacement... Otherwise Cantwell gets the nod :/

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Oh rats. In which case it’d probably be mount to someone if lampard confirms him out

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

            Why him and not David Silva if I may ask?

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Mount isn’t as good a pick imo, plus Dilva returning to play chelsea at home post IB is much better for you than mount playing city away

  13. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Just did KDB, Mount and Greenwood —> Martial, Dendoncker and Vardy for -4. Please tell me that was the right choice?

    Ps. I have Sterling

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      man u play tonight so no it wasnt

      1. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        as does Dendonker

      2. Klip Klopp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        What you mean? City played tonight too

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

          Injuries might occure

        2. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          man u and wolves have Europa games tonight, city have already played

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

      Depends on how much value you lost on KDB

    3. Camino Aleatorio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Basically;

      KBD-Mount for Martial-Vardy

      Seems ok. Mount is hurt, maybe and KBD is looking not-great lately

  14. rainy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Price Changes - 7th November 2019

    🔻  Boly (4.9)

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yay, Doh survives! Cheers Rainy.

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

      Cheers Rainy. Another day to tinker. Perfect

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Is that the time already? Cheers

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

      Nothing special again, another day tinkering, but my fts are done. Cheers mate.

    5. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      crawl prices I taken out Salah

    6. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Nooooo, anyone know what % Boly was on at FPL statistics?, was too busy at work to check today but didn't think he was that close!

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

        You can check later at http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/Home/PredictionErrors if he was below 100%

        1. Jayv807
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers mate!

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

      eventful

    8. MaRooney 5
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yay! No Jimi
      Cheers!

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

      Cheers rainy

    10. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      strange that one since he has an long term injury, usually takes a while before they go down in price, oh bugger

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

    Hayden or Soy first on bench to cover for Mount?

    1. Planet_Marss
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      hayden

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

      Your set up right mate , your going pretty strong this season and had 2 very good finishes in your 1st 2 seasons , your a natural. Keep it up.

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

        Thanks DD. I must admit I have played a domestic version of FPL before I decided to switch to FPL. So I wasn't totally green when I started, even though the point systems are totally different and no chips etc.

        Appreciate the encouraging words mate

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Hayden is a nice one

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

        Thanks

  16. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Think gonna cry panicked thinking Jimz go up I officially have no Liverpool assets took out Salah for Son and Wick to Jimz 🙁 Cue Salah hatrick

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

      2 solid picks, don't worry. Your team now?

      1. Ange Ball
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        This games about luck not having the same teams

        Gaza
        Perriera Azi Doherty
        KDB Mount Sterling Son
        Jim Vardy Abraham

        Ryan Rico Lundstram Guendouzi

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

          Easy Sterling to Mane/Salah

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      if that makes you cry I'd recommend seeking professional help

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

        And if your exterior is that tough Rhino, I would seek out a cuddle.

        1. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I'm too horny to cuddle

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

            Muahaha 🙂

      2. Ange Ball
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Already have being Spurs fan

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

      Decent this week. But you definetely need a pool attacker in your team asap after IB

      1. Ange Ball
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        thinking Swapping Sterling to Mane or Salah after Palace

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

          Well there you go, no problem.

  17. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Question...

    Has a manager ever confirmed a player injured (and will miss the next game) during a presser, but then gone on to play him??

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yep DDG the other week

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

        Yeah this aswel

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

      Mourinho - Pogba

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        classic

    3. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      good one

  18. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    He? whats the Mount thing? Did my transfers early. Have a strong bench for this week tho. How long will he be out for presumably?

    1. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      we don't know, may not even be out

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

      1 more day?

    3. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Most likely either just this week or not at all.

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

    Gl with you decisions all and goodnight 🙂

  20. Srv210
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Which two defenders to play

    A) Willems (Newcastle one)
    B) Tomori
    C) Lundstram

    1. HammersXI
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A and B

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      AB

  21. F4L
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Lo Celso could be one to keep an eye on.

    Priced nicely as well

    1. Carlton_Goal
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Has he been injured recently? Barely had any minutes in the PL so far

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, was injured

  22. HammersXI
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Are these moves slightly on the borderline of insane? Have 2 FT right now

    Auba + Dedoncker -> Jimenez + Martial (1.3m ITB)

    Gives me a team:

    Pope (Button)
    Tomori TAA Lundstram Mings Soyuncu
    Mane Sterling Martial Mount Hayden
    Jimenez Abraham Vardy

    1. Carlton_Goal
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Looks like good moves to me, gives you a more balanced team, although Auba has some great fixtures GWs 13-16

      1. HammersXI
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I placed Auba in for his great fixtures 3 weeks back... and 1 goal in 3 doesn't comfort me at all. That plus lacazette is back and he's on the wing yet again.

        1. Carlton_Goal
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah that's true, to be fair Jimenez has just as good fixtures and better form. I'd probably make the moves, gives you a stronger team overall I think

          1. HammersXI
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks man! Been eyeing Jimenez for weeks now and he has been delivering after a slow start

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      No, good moves

      1. HammersXI
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        thanks!

  23. Carlton_Goal
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    If Mount does miss the next game do we think that improves Hudson-Odoi's chance of starting? I was going to sell him but think I may hold for one more week if Mount is out

    1. HammersXI
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      THe last time mount had an ankle injury in UCL he played the next league cup... So yeah. wait out for Lamps presser

      1. Carlton_Goal
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah definitely waiting for the press conference, just wondering if people think Hudon-Odoi will replace him if he is injured or whether someone like Barkley would instead

  24. ZAWAd25
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Play two:

    A) Tomori
    B) Rico
    C) Lundstram

    1. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      AB

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

      AC

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

      I’m doing AB but I benched 35 points last week so what do I know. Lundstram probably benched again this week, I never learn.

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

    Mark decided to double on City defence on his gw11 wildcard. Went with Mendy and Cancelo.

    What is up with that? Did he get hacked or something?

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

      Double up on united in offence as well... Im very confused

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

      He's a maverick. He either nails his punts or he doesn't. But when he does he's solid enough to get an extremely high rank.

    3. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Dont think he takes the game seriously anymore

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

    Thoughts on the next move here.
    I want to bring in TAA + Mane over the next couple of GW's.
    Still have the WC so can afford a risk or two.

    1. Salah -> Mane.
    2. Sterling-> Son. Frees up enough cash to move for TAA + Mane the following GW for a hit.
    3. Save FT and decide next GW on next moves.

    Pope.
    Robbo, A Smith, Lundstram, Janmaat.
    Mount, Sterling, KDB, Salah.
    Abraham, Vardy.
    Button, Cantwell, Soyuncu, Wickham.
    1ft. 0.8m ITB.

    1. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Son's RC rescinded? I would save if not WC'ing next week.

        1. sunzip14
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Oh, good for Son but might be bad for me. The last time I did Son+Kane> (K)un+Martial (-4), Kun didn't start and Martial missed a penalty while Son and Kane both returned. Now if I reverse the move by selling Kun+Sterling>Kane+Son for a 1 week punt, might bite me back again!

  27. POGBOOM KEBABOOM
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Hye guys, its ok to transfer

    Sterling + Wickham -> Maddison + Jiminez (-4)?

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

      Jim plays today

    2. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling playing Chelsea in GW13 who concede many goals. you sure you wanna do this?

  28. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Which combo looks better for this gw?

    A. Jiminez Rico
    B. Wilson Pulisic

    1. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Jiminez Pulisic

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

        Will have to take a hit to get both. Worth it? For Wilson and mount.

        1. PapaWengzz
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          This week I would just get Jimmy. Think Mounts injury might not be serious, should be back after the IB

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

            Cheers

  29. PapaWengzz
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Best mid upto 5.6m for GW13 onwards? Will be scouting Djenepo this week? Any others worth looking at?

    1. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Have enough starters currently, but have 1m ITB and Cantwell, Greenwood and Kelly in my team. Think it might be best to upgrade Cantwell from those. Another option is Greenwood to Mousset.

      The extra starter will come in handy over the Christmas period.

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

      If St.Maximin find his shooting boots, could be an option.
      Is Moutinho still on set pieces? Plays 90, looks reasonably nailed.

      1. PapaWengzz
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        St. Maximins 0 attacking returns till now put me off a bit, much rather have Djenepo. But cheers, worth watching this weekend too. Moutinho isn't really the type of player I like to go for 🙂 Thanks for your reply

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

          Of course, no worries.
          Getting Djenepo next week for sure, Arsrnal game looks plum.

  30. olidooley
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Any changes to this WC team? 0.4 itb

    Gazzaniga McGovern
    Robertson TAA Söyüncü Lundstram Willems
    Mané KDB Maddison Mount Dendoncker
    Abraham Vardy Jiménez