Scout Notes

Rashford plays down injury worries after latest FPL double-digit haul

We continue our round-up of the Gameweek 22 matches with a look at what happened from a Fantasy perspective at Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United 4-0 Norwich City

  • Goals: Marcus Rashford (£9.2m) x2, Anthony Martial (£7.9m), Mason Greenwood (£4.3m)
  • Assists: Juan Mata (£6.2m) x2, Brandon Williams (£4.0m)
  • Bonus: Rashford x3 Mata x2 Williams x1

Marcus Rashford (£9.2m) marked his 200th game for Manchester United with a fourth double-digit haul of the season as Norwich City were swept away at Old Trafford.

The striker scored a goal in each half as his 30.2% Fantasy Premier League (FPL) ownership continued to reap the benefits of his fine form – he’s now scored four times in as many Gameweeks.

Rashford opened the scoring when he converted a Juan Mata (£6.2m) cross before he doubled United’s advantage from the penalty spot after Brandon Williams (£4.0m) was brought down by Canaries keeper Tim Krul (£4.5m).

The only potential downside to his day came when he was substituted after 58 minutes, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saying that “he is struggling a little bit so we took him off”.

But the player himself later confirmed on social media that the move was more about staying fit for his side’s FA Cup replay with Wolves in midweek, saying:

Just a precaution and looking forward to getting back at it Wednesday.

Mata earned his second assist when Anthony Martial (£7.9m) headed home his cross, a finish that meant the France international matched Rashford’s fine goalscoring record over the last four league matches.

Substitute Mason Greenwood (£4.3m) then rounded off the rout to make it three goals from the last five games for the young striker, only one of which has involved a place in the starting line-up.

Consistency remains an issue for Solskjaer’s side, although they have at least started to see off supposedly lesser teams in recent weeks, but Norwich’s notoriously leaky defence is not the benchmark required to judge the overall improvement of this young United outfit.

Next week’s trip to Liverpool certainly is, and it’s a fixture that ushers in a tough run involving away matches at Chelsea, Everton and Spurs and visits from Manchester City, Sheffield United and Watford.

All of that has not dissuaded Fantasy managers from buying into Rashford, who is in the top three for transfers-in ahead of that Anfield clash.

Investing in a defence with two clean sheets from the last three Gameweeks is proving less tempting, but the rise of youngster Williams offers a cut-price way into that backline, with the added bonus of potential attacking returns as well – only Martial and Rashford had more attempts than the left-back on Saturday.

The key question is whether Williams can now hold down a regular starting spot. Solskjaer was certainly not ruling out that possibility in his post-match praise for the 19-year-old:

We want to get to a place where players understand that, if I play well, I’ll keep my place. If I don’t, there’s competition behind us. There’s good competition there now (at left-back) and Brandon has never let us down. Another excellent performance by him.

If United’s final position in the league is still unclear at present, Norwich are now looking nailed-on to finish bottom.

With Teemu Pukki (£6.5m) out of form and injured (although expected to be back in Gameweek 23), their one Fantasy asset worth considering remains Todd Cantwell (£4.9m), who came closest to scoring for the visitors when his fine shot was expertly saved by David de Gea (£5.4m).

The fact that the United keeper ended up producing more stops than his Norwich counterpart said it all – the home side were ruthless, the visitors wasteful.

Either way, there’s little to tempt managers into buying Canaries assets, especially with Liverpool, Leicester and Spurs to come over the next six Gameweeks.

Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Williams; Fred, Matic; Mata, Pereira (Greenwood 71′), Rashford (James 59′); Martial (Gomes 80′).

Norwich City XI (4-2-3-1): Krul; Aarons, Hanley (Lewis 81′), Zimmerman, Byram; Tettey, Vrancic (Amadou 65′); Cantwell, McLean, Buendia; Idah (Hernandez 65′).

Members Analysis

Chelsea 3-0 Burnley

  • Goals: Jorginho (£4.9m), Tammy Abraham (£7.8m), Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.3m)
  • Assists: Reece James (5.0m), Willian (£7.2m), Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.8m)
  • Bonus:  Azpilicueta x3, James x2, Jorginho x1

Chelsea bounced back from a three-match winless run with a regulation victory over struggling Burnley.

Goals from Jorginho (£4.9m), Tammy Abraham (£7.8m) and Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.3m) didn’t flatter the Blues, who had eight shots on target to the visitors’ one.

Hudson-Odoi’s strike, from a Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.8m) assist, was his first Premier League goal for Chelsea and with just 0.5% FPL ownership, the young winger could be a major differential candidate if he can build on that landmark.

His manager, Frank Lampard, was certainly happy to praise him post-match:

For Callum to score in the six-yard box is more exciting than him scoring from 30 yards. It means he is willing to get in there. It wasn’t the only time he did that. His overall performance was a statement of what he has to do. That was the real Callum. If he carries on like that we will have a real player.

The one rider when it comes to investment in any of Chelsea’s players involves their immediate schedule, however.

Lampard’s side travel to Newcastle next before embarking on a brutal four-Gameweek run involving Arsenal, Leicester, Manchester United and Spurs, although the only away fixture in that quartet will be at the King Power Stadium.

At least Abraham will head into all of that with his return to form gathering pace. He produced an attacking return for the third straight Gameweek – two goals and an assist – when Burnley keeper Nick Pope (£4.6m) failed to deal with his header.

Reece James (£5.0m) set up the goal and he and fellow defender Azpilicueta dominated the bonus point standings as the Blues kept their first clean sheet since Gameweek 18.

A tendon injury ruled out Christian Pulisic (£7.0m). The American has been in the thoughts of many Fantasy managers this season, while his team-mate Willian (£7.2m) has spent much of the campaign under the radar.

The Brazilian was brought down for the penalty kick converted by Jorginho, making it two assists from the last three matches for the winger. He also scored twice to bring in 16-point haul against Spurs in Gameweek 18 and is now seven points clear at the top of the team’s midfield scoring charts in FPL.

That nasty upcoming schedule will persuade only the bravest to tap into Chelsea’s stars, while Burnley’s wretched form means investment in their players would be an act of desperation.

Sean Dyche’s side have now lost four straight matches in the league, scoring just the once along the way, and they’ll be facing Leicester, Manchester United, Arsenal and the in-form Southampton over the next four fixtures.

The manager knows just what is needed to revive their fortunes.

We have to fight for everything. We have always had to do that. The confidence gets sucked out of players if they are not winning. We are trying to revive that.

But until that revival kicks in – if it does at all – their players look off-limits, with even the popular Pope (13.0%) shipping managers in seven of the last eight Gameweeks.

On the injury front, Dyche explained:

Jay Rodriguez is ill. Bardo only trained yesterday morning after four days of illness. Barnesy we will find out more about [this week]. Johann [Berg Gudmundsson] is settling down his hamstring and we are not sure on that one, we will have to wait and see. Robbie [Brady], calf, so he will probably be back on the grass hopefully this week.

N’Golo Kante (£5.0m) missed out for Chelsea, meanwhile, with Lampard saying:

It was something that came up last night. It was more of an awareness in the hamstring as opposed to a moment where he had to pull up. That makes you hope that it’s a small thing but we’ll have to see how it goes.

Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1): Kepa; James, Rudiger, Christensen, Azpilicueta; Barkley, Jorginho; Hudson-Odoi, Mount, Willian; Abraham.

Burnley XI (4-4-1-1): Pope; Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor; Lennon, Westwood, Cork, McNeil; Hendrick (Vydra 73′); Wood.

Members Analysis

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  1. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    For those with triple captain, will you be using it in GW24?

    1. marquinhos
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      really temtped tbh

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

      100% I'd go as far as to say it's moronic not to

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Who would you use it on?

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

          dunno. There's no right answer

        2. Baps hunter
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          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Liverpool player certainly 🙂

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

            Taa

    3. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Too early imo

      1. Tempestic
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        better earlier while pool are still playing for the league

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

      I’m not sure I dare

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

      I really can't decide. Depends with wolves team turn up. Both away fixtures also doesn't help.

      1. DeathoftheParty
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        There away form isn't bad... To say the least

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

          Does for Salah and Mane goals

    6. SH
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Considering using it on Salah.

    7. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Possibly with Salah

    8. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, I'd like to use it earlier and not think about it later in the season.

      This is a good opportunity.

    9. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      100% no brainer

    10. Baps hunter
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      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Certainly. Leicester wasn't too good vs Saints. Too risky to not to. Can't be worse than Kane 3 pts or Duffy last year, can it?!?

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Good points

    11. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Probably so. Vardy seems to be losing a bit of form, so a potential later DGW including Vardy (nor) is no longer looking as appealing.

    12. AicilaXI
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      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not yet.

    13. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      probably using it on Salah. You?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure. Will be popular though.

        1. Nabs Kebabs
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          If one of the fixtures was at home, would be a much easier decision imo

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Yep, picking the right one between Salah and Mane would also help.

    14. Pigeon
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, and will probably put it on Trent or van Dijk because why not

    15. panda07
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      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Need to spend an hour or two looking at Ben Crellin's spreadsheet before deciding. It looks like FH in the first blank GW is the best option which means that there are two double GW's to use the BB and TC, unlike last year when most people used FH in one of the doubles.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        4 years, 2 months ago

        Most used FH in the blank on here.

        1. panda07
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          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          You sure about that TM? I thought most people prepared for the first blank GW and then FH in the first double and then had their original team set up for the next blank.

        2. panda07
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          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          The two blanks and the first double were pretty close to each other. It's a bit different this year.

      2. chaser123
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        4 years, 2 months ago

        What’s the reasoning for why FH best in the blank etc?

        1. TorresMagic™
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          Most of the good teams blank.

          1. chaser123
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            Ahh ok, fair enough

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

    Any good ideas here??

    Henderson
    TAA Soyuncu Lundstram Rico
    KDB Mane Salah Grealish
    Vardy Ings

    McGovern Greenwood Dendoncker Kelly

    1FT 2.1ITB

    1. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Gtg. Sort out Rico or Kelly then?

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

      I’d upgrade that defence... I think Soy needs to go, along with Rico and Kelly. Better options out there in those price ranges... Dunk, Holgate, Williams.

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Would you say that is a priority over Greenwood >> DCL??

        1. Reiger
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah defense first, then Greenwood > Maupay (I don’t fancy DCL)

        2. Baps hunter
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          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I have been thinking about DCL to Greenwood. Grass is greener...

          1. FCSB
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Hmmm lack of game time is a concern, always worrying whether to start him or not, I got lucky this week as he came off my bench

      2. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Wouldn't sell Soy.
        They faced an in form SOU, but now it gets way easier with BUR & WHU in the next 2.

        1. Reiger
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          True the fixtures improve, but Leicester defence just doesn’t seem the same... Haven’t been many CS in past few months

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

          Yeah I’m kind of happy just rolling with TAA Lundstram Soyuncu as my 3 and playing 343 with Greenwood upgrade...

          Just need to improve backups

        3. Baps hunter
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          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Yes, but after that perhaps, three sour fixtures.

    3. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      We have almost exactly the same team.

      I'd upgrade Dendonker to play 352 or Greenwood for 343

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Haha, my options are:

        1. Greenwood >> DCL
        2. Dendoncker >> Cantwell

        Nervous about using the FT in defence as not many consistent performers...

        What do you think? And what are you doing?

        1. seewhyaxe
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          My 5th midfielder is Grealish as I have Maddison in there too.

          Dendonker to Sarr is that possible?

          1. FCSB
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Yes that’s possible, as is Doucoure for 0.6 cheaper

            Now you’ve got me thinking?!

  3. Raskol22
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    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Not really whether to stick or twist here with 2FTs.... any suggestions?

    Fabs, mccarthy

    TAA, c. Taylor, Gomez, soy, holgate

    Sarr, tony Marshall, salah, Mahrez, Kdb

    Vardy, jimenez, DCL.

    1.5 in the bank..

    Shifting Taylor and fabs are somewhat obvious, but I depending on how long fabs is out I could stick with McCarthy for the time being..forward line needs work and I prefer Doucouré to Sarr, better finisher and is playing more centrally behind Deeney while being 0.7 cheaper...lateral move though but could open up an upgrade somewhere else..

  4. rainy
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    Price Changes - 13th January 2020

    🔺  Alisson (6.1), De Bruyne (10.7)

    🔻  Mousset (4.7), Ward-Prowse (5.8), Alli (8.6), Parrott (4.3)

    1. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Need to swallow Alli drop. Still undecided. Cheers Rainy

      1. rainy
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        • 8 Years
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        Same here. I was clicking Mahrez in as his replacement just as deadline arrived and the game refreshed... 🙄

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

          Heh, I did the Alli to Mahrez switch last week. Best transfer ever 😉

          1. rainy
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            Shrewd 🙂

        2. Moose™
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Give us lots of time to rethink again.. His fixtures are quite good imo

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

      Mousseeee from gw25. *Licks lips*

    3. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Buying kdb at 9.5m seems like a really good value investment now.

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Fantastic ROI

    4. TorresMagic™
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      4 years, 2 months ago

      Parrott (4.3) Parrott (4.3)

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
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        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Hahaha... Thank you 🙂

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

        I'm really worried bout my flatmate's parrot, keeps saying "I can't carry on I'm gonna end it soon" Tried telling my flatmate but he justs sits in his room all day crying

      3. Phixxy
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Polly want a cracker?

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

        Parrott (4.3)

      5. panda07
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        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Plays on the shoulder I hear

    5. Mo Salah No Mane
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Patently waiting for Mourinho to give Parrott a run in the team...

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

      Alli was a trap

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Not really, averaged 4.7 points per game for me and this ignoring an additional 9 points I got for cap. Think I got him for 8.4, its not great but its not terrible.

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

    Actually crazy to think myself and I'm sure many of you paid 9.6 for KDB and 9.0 for Vardy.

    1. SweepaKeepa
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Had both since week 1. (KDB was only supposed to be my Son placeholder, but he’s still there today!)

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

      and Lundstram 4.0

    3. Magic Zico
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      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rashford paid for 8.4

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

      I sold Vardy for 8.9 and bought him back for 9.6. Still getting the hang of this game.

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

      9.5 for KDB and 8.9 for Vardy here!

  6. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    BHA face AVL & BOU, who are leaking goals, in the next 2.
    Looking at Seagulls' mids, I'm interested in Trossard.
    Your thoughts?

    1. Wılly
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Maupay for more pay

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

      Like it. Will buy of i get an injury

    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Sold Trossard last week 🙁
      Stuck with Ryan, Button, Dunk. Hopefully Dunk scores the goals.

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Was selling him part of a transfer plan or did he actually disappoint you?
        Gross & Mooy are there too but I feel Trossard is more dangerous.

        1. TorresMagic™
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          Got Ryan and Trossard minutes can be a worry although not atm. Only had Trossard 2 weeks and got an assist. 4th mid needs to be more productive.

          1. Dr. Agabuse
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            4th mid is 7th attacker and almost on the bench.
            An assist in two with magic fixtures on the horizon makes this an interesting jugdement.
            Whom did you prefer?

            1. TorresMagic™
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              Not much below 6m out Traotr and Doucoure. Got Sarr this week.

              1. Dr. Agabuse
                • 11 Years
                4 years, 2 months ago

                I remember the hype before the game started and then his first involvements. I was definite to get Trossarf when the fixtures ans injuries wouldnt be there anymore.
                Now Traores fixs turn and I really want Trossard but -4 seems stupido

                1. Dr. Agabuse
                  • 11 Years
                  4 years, 2 months ago

                  Also bc i have Cantwells good fixture this week too

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

      Can the Brighton defence keep Grealish out?

      Worthy of investment in Dunk?

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

      As a Button owner, would you get Dunk & Ryan or Dunk & Maupay?

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        AVL & BOU don't really defend so they could score 1, but concede more.
        I'd get an attacker.

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

      Brought in Mooy as my 5th mid hopefully nabs me some points

  7. Magic Zico
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    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Folks, play Traore (sou), Martial (liv) or Aurier (wat)?

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      All 3 look like 2 pointers.
      Traore.

      1. Magic Zico
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        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah and want to save FT for DGW, thx

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

      Traore. Been a long while since anyone has scored more than 2
      fpl points v Liverpool

    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Martial surely

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

      Martial

  8. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What's everybody's plans for Rico and/or Kelly?

    A. Bring in similar priced players (Stephens/Montoya/Cathcart/Taylor/Fernandez)
    B. Pump more money into defence

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

      Keeping till I use WC.

      1. chaser123
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        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        When do you think that will be? Do we know anything about blanks/doubles apart from GW24?

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

          No will just wait for the news.

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

      Got rid of Kelly for Aurier about 3/4 weeks ago who will now become Robo. Keeping Rico as bench fodder until I have a chance to burn an FT or nothing major needs doing

    3. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Already upgraded Kelly to Sidibe for GW22.

      Will probably just leave Rico as 3rd sub until I have nothing better to spend a transfer on. Then probably replace him with a similar priced player.

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

      holgate and bench one. I can upgrade the other one if i downgrade a mid

  9. chaser123
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    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling to Salah this week or next?

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

      wait. He'll come in for Jesus I reckon.

      1. chaser123
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        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Problem is that I have the perfect funds right now. If I wait, I’ll be priced out...unless I downgrade elsewhere

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

      You don't want Mahrez?

      1. chaser123
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        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I want salah for the double

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

          I reckon Salah and Mane will play one each. More points in defence in the DGW, in my book.

          1. chaser123
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            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            I’m not gonna risk that unfortunately

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

            why would that happen? There's a cup game inbetween that's where they'll rest

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

              Wolves 23rd
              Hammers 29th
              Saints 1st Feb - 3 days later.

              I'd expect a lot of rotation for the Hammers game.

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

                they didnt rotate from wolves to sheff u. Same time period. Winter break after saints

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

                  Hope you're right - I could do with maximising my triple Reds. Just reticent about captaining one - have a mind to give it to Trent.

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

                    * triple-captaining, I mean.

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

                    personally i don't get the doubt. Best team in the league with well spaced out league games and no huge cup game to get in the way. It's a unique opportunity for the tc

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

      Wait one more game imo

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

    Early captaincy thoughts? Currently on Mo but KDB and Vardy both very tempting options

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'm on Salah too. He played 4 times vs United and he has 0 goals and 0 assists. I think its time for haul.

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

        Not a good stat at all, could just be his bogey team

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

      On KDB

  11. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Getting Noble for the double is like getting two tickets for a raffle and the prize is a penalty 🙂

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

      can't see Livarpool conceding a penalty

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Ok one ticket, I put the other in the washing machine by mistake, yiu can kind of make out the number tho.

  12. weaver93
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Martial & Ali - Mane & Sarr = 2FT
    Gives 3 Liv for DGW
    Yay or Nay
    cheers

  13. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone looking at Martinelli for a punt? Considering Traore > Richarlison & Raul > Martinelli

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

      id love to but no striker to sell

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

      Nah, poor fixtures

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Sheff, chelsea and Burnley?

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

          Burnley is okay but nty

        2. Dr. Agabuse
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Nelson also there

  14. Lukakus Unit
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Really struggling on captain choice for next week.

    KdB or Vardy?

    KdB has been in incredible form lately, but Palace don't give up a lot of goals. Burnley are a shambles lately, but Vardy is looking a bit off-form.

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

      kdb. It's not close

    2. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Salah/Mane

    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Kdb. Been a good while since Palace kept a CS

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        33% goal involvement yesterday. He is more likely to assist one than not to, but not good enough imo.

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

      Currently on Salah but might shift to KDB

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

      Have KDB, Vardy and Mane.

      Leaning towards Mane at the moment. But between KDB and Vardy, I'd captain KDB.

    6. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy. He had an injury and child, he will destroy poor Burnley.

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

    Might be a no brainer for some, but should I double up on Liverpool's attack or defence for GW24?

    Will have to get rid of Maddison/Richarlison for attack. Easier decision with Rico going if doubling up on Liverpool defence.

    1. Pigeon
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Defence imo

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

      For me, defence. I think the forwards will be rested and rotated. Mind you, the wingbacks may well play one each too.

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        How often do they get rested for a full 90? It just doesn’t happen imo

        1. FCSB
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          TAA likely to be rotated... with Matip back then Gomez in RB is possible

          1. chaser123
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            I meant when do the forwards get rested. Very rarely!

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

        Have TAA. Actually leaning towards VVD if I go defence.

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

      Defence for me as you state. Want Martial for Burnley so can simply do Aurier to Robo by downgrading Alli or Perreira

    4. A Fat Spanish Waiter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Tough one guys. I’m on salah, and the thought of not having Mane for a DGW scares the daylights out of me.

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        double attack for me

  16. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Those with bad OR when are you have plan to use WC?

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

      What's a bad OR in your mind?

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Idk maybe 500 k and worse like me..

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

      Sitting at 433,327 OR
      Just used WC 25 mins ago 😉

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        GL

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

      rank irrelevant, use it as soon as you think a new team would smash your old one

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Agree

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

      Wildcarded in Salah, Mane, Maddison, Son, Dunk and Ings amongst others

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        GL. I will wait more information for BGW31 and fa cup games

  17. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Rashford to Kun for a one gw punt?

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

      if for free then yes yes yes yes

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

      Nah

    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      You must be rich

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yup 2.1m itb. Can reverse the transfer after next gw.!

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Would defo consider it

        2. Dr. Agabuse
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Crystal strong away

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

    It's a result that gw24 is a midweek one. A whole week deciding which pool player to tc would do my nut in

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I still dont know, I guess Mane based on his away form :l

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

        i may buy firnino

        1. Niho992
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Thinking to TC Firmino honestly.

  19. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Best use of FT:

    1. Greenwood >> DCL
    2. Greenwood >> Deulofeu
    3. Dendoncker >> Doucoure / Sarr

    Thanks

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

      3. Greenwood looks like excellent bench fodder

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I'm scared of missing DCL hype though, decisions!!

  20. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Hows this for a plan? Have 2 fts, 2.1m itb.

    Gw 23 - fab rashford > Kun McCarthy for free
    Gw 24 - Kun soy > rashford Robbo for a hit

    Pope
    Taa dunk soy
    Salah kdb Richarlison grealish
    Vardy rashford ings

    Button lund dendo Rico

  21. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Start Rashford (liv) or Cantwell (BOU)?

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rash

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

      Rashford

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

      Both

      1. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        In that case, bench one if Richarlison, Sarr, Maupay, Vardy, Sterling or KDB

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

          Sarr maybe

          1. FCSB
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            im thinking of bringing him in... they could beat spurs

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

          the dilemmas of having a strong team

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

          Damn that's tough haha.

          1. Dr. Agabuse
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Cantwell

  22. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Vardy, although still returning, is losing steam it seems. I am debating Vardy to Aguero. Vardy's ownership bothers me though, as does Aguero's risk of rotation. What are other Vardy owners doing?

    1. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero a real rotation risk... does he even start v Palace

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

      Sold him yesterday and got plenty of stick on here 😉

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        For who?

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

          got rid on wildcard

    3. ChuckN
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I just can't go there again with Aguero. The front 3 of City is a minefield and the rotation threat is too great. KdB is currently my only city pick and their best defender is currently 28th in total points.

      I think Vardy is a definite hold for the next 3.

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

      depends on what type of manager you are. If you can take being pepped then go for it. If not then keep Vardy

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I am not sure I can again to be honest. I hate this game at times hahaha

    5. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I had vardy and debryne to aguero and mahrez pegged for last week but chickened out because of their high ownership. Would love aguero right about now (well, last week actually).

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Ohhhh that must hurt!

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

    Alli to Sarr and save the 2nd FT would give me 2.8mitb :

    Hendo
    Lund TAA Perreira
    Mane Cantwell KDB Sarr
    Ings Maupay Vardy
    (Martin, Martial, Aurier, Rico)

    Then can either do Aurier to Robo or Perreira, Martial to Williams, Salah for gw24.

    1. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I like the Salah option

      toying with getting Sarr in myself... do you think he is the best option out of him and Doucoure??

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

        Really not sure tbh. Could do with a game or 2 to keep tabs but obvs can't

        1. FCSB
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          and could miss the boat... i though i was set on doing Greenwood >> DCL , but now Dendoncker >> Sarr has got me thinking...

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

    Anyone else think this dgw will be a major disappointment. Salah and Mane to both get around 12 and TAA and Robo get an assist and one Cs overall. So nothing much in it at all?

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      If that happened then thats not disappointment

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

      I dont think it will be explosive....

      1-2 v WOL
      0-2 v WHU

      Liverpool dont seem to demolish teams in the manner City do...

  25. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    TCing in this DGW is a bit risky and smacks of premature chipping.

    There you go, I said it.
    It's been bugging me.

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

      chip hoarding vermin scum bug me more

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        😆

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

      I agree. But so damn tempting lol

    3. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Agree with you

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

      this (i think)

    5. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I prematurely chipped the tc on salah against Watford. 48pts, happy with that but will save remaining chips.

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nice....but that was risky,

    6. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Looks like we're the silent majority then. 🙂

    7. chaser123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Please explain why it would be too risky? Or premature?

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Quick answer before I go to bed.

        The risk of rotation - I'm not really buying into that personally but the Wham fixture in particular might see some surprise benching.

        My main reason is not the most attractive of fixtures, Wolves away in particular. What do you reckon the goal haul will be over the two fixtures.

        There will be DGW's to come and I'm gambling there will be better fixtures to be found.

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

          Rotation is a risk, but so is any other DGW. I'm actually looking at TC on TAA.

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            True, especially in the run-in.
            TAA isn't a bad pick at all Andy, even 1 CS and a bit of involvement with baps and it's a good haul.

            But TCing a defender is very very risky.
            You'll need to wear your extra super large underpants for that move. 🙂

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

              I know. I'm sure I'll chicken out, but it looks tasty at the moment.

              1. Gnu
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 2 months ago

                It's tempting I admit but I'll leave you to sweat it.

        2. Werkself
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I think this is the least congested period Pool will have going forward and best opportunity to avoid rotation. Even more so if they win next week.

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Perhaps, as I said it's not the reason I'm not but it helps me with my decision a tad. 🙂

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

    Ramsdale*
    TAA Soy Holgate (Lunds Kelly)
    Salah KDB Maddy Cantwell (Traore)
    Vardy Abraham Jimenez

    2FT, 0.4ITB - What to do with this lot?

    1. chaser123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Do you think Ramsdale needs to go?

      1. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        He might be injured?

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

        Whole Cherry backline needs to go. Saints' keeper is just a few squid more and is in form.

        1. chaser123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Isn’t he actually cheaper?

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

            Yes, but a waste of space, surely?

            1. chaser123
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Neither are ideal. I have Ramsdale and don’t want to have to transfer out if I don’t have to. If he’s injured, I’ll have to go for McCarthy as the cheaper alternative

  27. Threat Level Midnight
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Does using bench boost make sense for the DGW in comparison to TC? I know everyone has their own theories, but is there statistics behind it?

    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      There are usually a few Doubles. The ones in which only one or two teams have a double it’s best to use TC. But there is also usually one in which so many teams have doubles that you could have all 15 players with two games. That always seems like the best time to use BB to me.

  28. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    This is my current squad.
    1) Have 2FTs right now - use those and opt for Robbo or VVD
    2) WC to accommodate Salah

    Ryan, Button
    TAA, Soyuncu, Lunds, Aurier, Rico
    Mane, KDB, Alli, Grealish, Cantwell
    Tammy, Jimenez, Vardy

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

      If option 2, can you do Tammy + Alli > Salah + bench fodder (e.g. Greenwood)? Instead of using your WC.

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        No can do, but I could drop Aurier and take the hit. So it could be:
        Tammy, Alli, Aurier > Greenwood, Salah, Holgate (-4)

  29. ceerus
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    1.A)Holgate B)Dunk
    2.A)Maupay B)DCL

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

    1. A
    2. Not sure on this one. I'm not convinced by either.

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

      Meant to be replying to Ceerus.