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How much should FPL managers invest in Sheffield United’s defence?

Fantasy Premier League managers should give serious consideration to heavy investment in the Sheffield United defence.

The Blades have been one of the best producers of clean sheets in the Premier League this season and are about to embark on an incredibly favourable run of fixtures.

Only Liverpool (15) have conceded fewer goals than Sheffield United (23) so far this season. Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp’s men are also the only Premier League side to keep more clean sheets (nine) than the Blades, whose total of eight is shared by Manchester City, Leicester City, Watford and Burnley.

Sheffield United also have the most appealing fixtures when it comes to clean sheet potential. Between Gameweeks 25 and 30, the Blades are top of the defensive Season Ticker with matches against Crystal Palace (away), Bournemouth (home), Brighton (home), Aston Villa (away), Norwich (home) and Newcastle (away).

Wilder has overseen many an impressive defensive display at Sheff Utd this season

Ahead of this purple patch, we have assessed the true extent of Sheffield United’s defensive capabilities to help decide how many of their assets to purchase – and which ones are the most likely to add attacking returns on top of any clean sheets that come their way.

This article forms part of our Members Article Unlocked series. Normally, only those in possession of a Fantasy Football Scout Membership would be able to access it in full, on account of extensive data used from the Members Area.

However, between Monday, January 27 and Friday, January 31, this article is FREE for everyone to read as part of our promotion.

Underlying statistics

Studying Sheffield United’s defence this season at a closer level certainly produces some mixed results.

All matches

At the time of writing, the Blades sit in the Premier League’s top six for fewest shots in the box conceded this season.

Wilder’s men, in their first season back in the English top-flight, have allowed just 161 efforts inside their penalty area.

That total is four fewer than Leicester (165) and bettered only by Manchester United (146), Chelsea (140), Liverpool (132) and Manchester City (131) – an impressive achievement.

All matches

However, Sheffield United have performed considerably worse when it has come to giving up big chances in 2019/20.

After 24 matches, they have allowed 47 of these, enough to see them feature outside the top 10 in the Premier League, 10 teams conceding fewer than Sheffield United so far.

So while the Blades give up a relatively low number of shots in the box, there is a much higher chance that one of these efforts will be of high quality compared to some of the other top-level defences in the Premier League.

All matches

That is, to some extent, reflected in the expected data for Sheffield United as their expected goals conceded (xGC) score for the season up until this point stands at 31.47.

Put in layman’s terms, that means the Blades should have conceded between 31 and 32 goals this season – although they have, in fact, been breached only 23 times.

All matches

The delta between Sheffield United’s expected goals conceded and actual goals conceded stands at -8.47 then, the second-lowest in the Premier League. Effectively, Crystal Palace are the only side to have done better than they should have defensively in 2019/20.

So what could have led to such a large discrepancy in these two totals? There are often several possible reasons which can include anything from them benefitting from poor finishing of their opponents to impressive last-ditch defending. What we’re trying to find out is whether or not Sheffield United have been lucky up to this point and if their xGC is going to catch up with them anytime soon.

All matches

Thankfully for Fantasy managers, in the Blades’ case, it looks as if they owe a considerable amount to the quality of their goalkeeper Dean Henderson (£5.0m) rather than pure luck.

As you can see from the table above, no shot-stopper has recorded a superior score for xG prevented this season.

Henderson’s score of +6.00 in this department means he is responsible for 70.1% of the shortfall between Sheffield United’s xGC and actual goals conceded total.

Henderson is a huge reason why Sheff Utd have kept so many clean sheets this season

Even though 12 goalkeepers have made more than his 61 saves this season, this data supports the idea that the stops Henderson has made are of higher-quality than anyone else in the Premier League.

That certainly goes some way towards boosting Sheffield United’s clean sheet potential, even if they do register a relatively discouraging total of big chances conceded and xGC score.

SHEFF UTD’S UPCOMING OPPONENTS

The FFScout Season Ticker

As has been previously mentioned, Sheffield United’s fixtures over the next six Gameweeks look ripe for clean sheet potential according to the Season Ticker.

Between now and Gameweek 30, they are scheduled to host Bournemouth, Brighton and Norwich and are due to travel to Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Newcastle.

Last six matches

Handily enough, four of those teams currently sit in the division’s bottom six for shots conceded in the box over the last six Gameweeks.

Bournemouth’s total of 33 is the joint-lowest alongside Burnley, while Crystal Palace and Newcastle are not far away on 34 and 36 respectively. Norwich’s total of 42 is the sixth-worst over the specified period.

This is particularly encouraging when we consider that these shot-shy sides are soon to face a Sheffield United defence that has been one of the best at denying goal attempts in the penalty box this season.

Last six matches

When it comes to the quality of chances put up, the Blades’ clean sheet potential has been handed a massive boost.

Over the last six Gameweeks, five of the bottom six for big chances are due to face Wilder’s men between now and Gameweek 30.

Bournemouth, Newcastle and Norwich are joint-bottom of the Premier League in this department on a total of seven each, while Palace and Aston Villa have managed only eight.

This could ensure that owners of Sheffield United defenders may have to concern themselves slightly less with the team’s propensity to concede big chances or the dependence on Henderson.

Last six matches

The Blades’ upcoming opponents have fared a little better for accuracy than they have volume or quality of shots over the last six Gameweeks.

In this department, the Premier League’s bottom six contains just three of their next opponents, in Crystal Palace (14), Bournemouth (15) and Newcastle (15).

However, Aston Villa (19) and Norwich (20) still find themselves in the bottom half of the table, at least.

Either way, with so many of Sheffield United’s fixtures pitting them against low-performing attacks over the next six Gameweeks, their clean sheet potential is looking very strong indeed.

Who are the best Sheff Utd defenders to own?

Having confirmed just how good Sheffield United’s defensive potential is in the medium-term, it’s important to make sure we are invested in the right assets.

To do that, we are going to assess their defensive options for their ability to add points through other avenues, such as goal threat, assist potential and bonus.

Last six matches

The busiest FPL defenders among Sheffield United’s ranks over the last six Gameweeks have been John Egan (£4.5m) and John Lundstram (£5.1m) with seven and five each.

The former has largely been a threat from set-pieces, five of his seven penalty box shots coming from his head and only one going down as a big chance.

Meanwhile, Lundstram’s efforts have largely been from open play although, of course, he has been on the bench for the last two matches in all competitions, against Manchester City and Millwall, putting his place in the side under threat from Muhamed Bešić (£4.4m).

Outside of Egan and Lundstram, Chris Basham (£4.5m) has registered just two shots in the box in the specified period, George Baldock (£5.1m) and Jack O’Connell (£4.6m) have one each while Enda Stevens (£5.1m) hasn’t managed any at all.

Last six matches

Sheffield United’s defenders compare even less favourably for accuracy.

Egan, despite his relative deluge of headed efforts in the box over the last six Gameweeks, has no shots on target to show for it.

Lundstram, Basham, Baldock and Stevens have also not registered a single effort on target in that time.

Therefore, it’s hard to get too excited about any of the defensive assets adding goals to their game regularly. The top two for shots in the box both have drawbacks, in that even the busy Egan has not been very accurate while Lundstram’s place is under threat.

Last six matches

It seems much more likely that assists will come from the Sheffield United defence than goals.

As you can see in the table above, over the last six Gameweeks, only Oliver Norwood (£4.9m) has played more key passes (10) than left-back Stevens (eight).

Two of these have created big chances, only Norwood and John Fleck (£5.0m), both on three, fashioning more of these in their last six matches than Stevens.

Interestingly, despite fewer key passes (four), overlapping centre-back O’Connell has also created two big chances in the specified time-frame.

Meanwhile, Baldock has created three chances, Lundstram just one and Egan zero in their last six matches.

Last six matches

Henderson throws his name into the hat when we assess bonus potential.

Over the last six Gameweeks, the goalkeeper has been fourth-best among Sheffield United players, and top out of all defensive assets, for minutes per baseline bonus point.

That means he has accrued bonus points at a faster rate than any of the Blades’ defenders in that time.

Not too far behind him, on a baseline bonus point every 6.8 and 6.9 minutes respectively, are those two creators again, Stevens and O’Connell, boosted by their assist potential.

Last six matches

Conclusion

Sheff Utd’s defence looks a good source of investment over the next six Gameweeks

Sheffield United’s clean sheet potential differs slightly to what we would expect from one of the bigger clubs such as Liverpool or Manchester City.

These teams often rely on stifling the opposition to such an extent that they don’t have enough possession to register a high volume of shots in the box, let alone big chances.

By contrast, Wilder’s men, despite emulating Liverpool’s knack for limiting penalty box action en masse, still give up a much higher total of big chances than half of the top flight’s teams.

However, this potential weakness in the Blades’ back-line is met in almost equal measure by the excellent work of their goalkeeper Henderson who, according to the Opta data, has been more of an influence on Sheffield United’s defensive capabilities than any other team’s shot-stopper to their own in 2019/20.

On merit alone, it seems that, at this stage, Henderson, Stevens and O’Connell are the best Sheffield United defenders to own for their current run.

When we throw value into the equation, most of them largely hold their own, considering none of them costs more than £5.2m.

Enda Stevens looks like a great option

However, Stevens may require some serious commitment and confidence in his services, considering that O’Connell can offer a similar level of assist potential as well as a saving of £0.5m.

That said, given the clean sheet potential on offer for Sheffield United over a relatively prolonged period, investing in a double-up seems highly advisable.

Even a defensive triple-up seems hardly out of the question considering the dearth of midfield and forward options on offer at Bramall Lane. Remember, the Blades sit in the Premier League’s bottom two for shots on target over the last six Gameweeks.

We also have to discuss the much-loved FPL legend that is Lundstram, as he has largely crept under the radar in this article.

Unfortunately, it is looking bleak for his army of followers, of which the author of this article has been one in chief since late June/early July.

Lundstram’s Fantasy credentials have suffered a blow recently

Not only is Lundstram’s place in the team under serious threat from a resurgent Bešić, who has played relatively well in his last two outings, but the former Oxford United midfielder has shown something of a drop-off in his underlying statistics of late.

Yes, he has five shots in the box over his last six league matches but none of them has been a big chance or on target.

Meanwhile, despite showing some excellent creativity earlier in the season – after the first six Gameweeks, he was behind only Kevin De Bruyne (£10.6m), Roberto Firmino (£9.6m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.6m) for big chances created – Lundstram has now played just one key pass since Gameweek 19.

Whether that’s enough to justify selling the so-called ‘Lord’ may differ depending on the Fantasy manager. Those who owned him from Gameweek 1 have a considerable amount tied up in the player, but if he is not playing regularly anymore, could it burning a hole in their pocket?

The fact that both Stevens and O’Connell both look like better routes into the Sheffield United defence could tip the scales for any Lundstram owners looking at a Wildcard right now.

Which FPL assets topped goal threat, creativity and clean sheets this month?
719 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Those who have Hayden firmly holding last bench spot, anyone tempted to play him vs Norwich at home? Cheeky goal and assist in last 2 games

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

      I would if I had him

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

      Rico first on my bench (will autosub for Mané) and Hayden second.

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

      tempted at most

  2. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Henderson (McGovern)
    Trent Lundstram Söyüncü (Kelly) (Rico)
    Salah Mané KDB Grealish (Hayden)
    Vardy Ings DCL
    2 free transfers (0.1ib)

    Now that Manè is injured, how about these moves:

    Vardy, Manè & Söyüncü -> Agüero, Traore & VVD

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

      Not for me

  3. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Is it worth taking a hit for the following moves?

    Vardy, Manè & Söy -> Agüero, Traore & VVD

  4. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone knows confirmed teams blanking and which GW’s?

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

      Search Ben Crellin on twitter pal

  5. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Bench Soyü, Dunk or Sidibé? Soyü vs. Chelsea but Ndidi back! Brighton has been awful since Dunk joined my team, same with Sidibé

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

      I’d bench Dunk

  6. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    2 FT and £0.5 ITB suggestions please :-

    Ryan (Button)
    Soyuncu VVD Lundstram (Kelly Rico)
    Salah Mane KDB Grealish (Dendoncker)
    Vardy Jimenez Ings

    1. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Soy to O’connell. Bank the 1FT. Good team.

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

      Defender to Trent, funded by Mane to a cheaper mid. Might as well get Traoré in early if you’re not playing FH in 31.

  7. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Mane to Salah for a hit (and the arm band)?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'd do that

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Wait until tomorrows game ofc

        1. kysersosa
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Can you imagine that! Lol.
          Broke my number one rule and didn’t wait for official word on Vardy, tut tut.

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

      Wait

    3. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Id wait

  8. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Early thoughts?

    McCarthy
    TAA Aurier Lundstram
    Salah KdB Mane* Moura Cantwell
    Vardy Deeney

    Martin Holgate Kelly Greenwood

    A) Mane, Kelly to Son, VVD -4
    B) Mane, Vardy to Son, Aguero -4
    C) Mane to Son
    D) Save play a defender

    1. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      D or play Greenwood

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      C look god to me

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

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

    No chance of a City DGW then before GW 28 right ??

    1. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Agreed. Arteta's already paid the deposit for Arsenal's winter break.

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

        Sighhh

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

      Not unless City agree to play Arsenal in Dubai 🙂

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

        Ahh
        Thanks

  10. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Lund to O’Connell on a wildcard?

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I have done that move

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

    A) Pepe & Jimenez
    or
    B) Traore & Auba

    1. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B
      Pepe is still short on points FPL wise

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

      B easy

  12. rjcv177
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    After -4, is this G2G?

    Ryan
    TAA, Robbo, Kelly/Rico*
    Salah (C), KdB, Martial, Traore
    Vardy, Deeney, DCL

    Rico*, Hayden, Stephens

    Who to bench? Kelly or Rico?
    Thkx in advance

  13. Riggs
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ryan Button
    TAA Soy Rico Lundstram Kelly
    Salah Mane KDB Maddison Cantwell
    Vardy Ings DCL
    2 FT
    A) Mane and Rico OUT - Son and Robbo IN
    B) WC
    C) Other transfers

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

      A

  14. Sotamendi84
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    play 3 out of these 4?
    1) rico (AVL)
    2) targett (bou)
    3) kelly (SHU)
    4) Connolly (whu)

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

      123

    2. Sotamendi84
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      sorry meant 2 out of these

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

        13

  15. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    RMT out of 10 this WC please? Anything you'd change? Thanks.

    Henderson
    TAA / Robbo / Stevens
    Salah / KDB / Son / Traore
    Aguero / Aubameyang / Ings

    Button, Fleck, Holgate, B.Williams

    0.5 ITB.

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

      If City and Villa go through the cup you’ll have 6 players blanking in GW28, also if you’re wildcarding, maybe get a full playing squad to bench boost, will be a nightmare trying to do it over the doubles/blanks with no wildcard.

      1. Krafty Werks
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for info 😉

  16. linkafu
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    People using them wildcard, How do you plan the coming DGW?

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

      *their

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      With transfers

    3. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      What DGW?

    4. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      GW in 37? so far

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

      34/37 ?
      Most probably will play FH in 34 BH in 37

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        BH in 37? What is BH?

        1. Ron_Swanson
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Bench Hit

          1. El Presidente
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Im going Free Boost

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

              Triple Free Bench is what all the cool kids are doing ...

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

            But Bench Boost is ok but you you have the players playing DGW

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

        GW28 looks to be a double too no?

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

          28 will be a blank

  17. Stormbringer22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Could use your opinion please:

    Ryan
    TAA | Holgate | Lundy | (Soyuncu, Kelly)
    Salah(C) | Mane* | KDB | Maddison | (Cantwell)
    Vardy | Ings | Greenwood

    Do I:
    A. Bench Mane, save FT and play Soyuncu and Greenwood
    B. Mane > Grealish or Traore and play Soyuncu but bench Greenwood
    C. Mane + Greenwood > Aubameyang + Traore (-4)
    D. Mane + Greenwood > Jimenez + Grealish (-4)

    Don't really want to get rid of Mane, but that means playing 2 of Soyuncu, Cantwell, Greenwood, Kelly for at least the next 2 gameweeks.

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      a

  18. dandalf
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What do you think guys, is worth a hit to transfer out Mané and Kelly for Grealish and Robertson. This would also give me enough money in the bank to upgrade DCL to Jimenez in gw 27.

    Current team:

    Henderson,
    TAA, Lundstram, Söüyncü,
    Salah, Traoré, KDB, Mané,
    Ings, Aguero, DCL,

    McGovern, Cantwell, Rico, Kelly,

    Teamvalue: £106,8 £0,2 ib.

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah good moves.

  19. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Better option on WC?

    A) VVD & Stevens
    B) TAA & O'Connell

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Sorry not TAA.

      It's Robbo

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

      A

    3. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Damn it scrap this I've messed up the options completely.

      Should be

      A) VVD & Stevens
      B) Robbo & Egan/Basham

      Will have O'Connell definitely.

  20. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Will Mane TCers get Salah points for the West Ham game if they make the switch now?

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

      No

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

      No

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

      You must be joking?

    4. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      LOL

    5. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Nope - deadline was 3pm

    6. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Serious question from someone been here 5 years?

      1. teneighty
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Once a casual, always a casual.

  21. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Is it worth a hit?

    Vardy, Manè & Söyüncü -> Agüero, Traore & VVD

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

      No

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on Kun

  22. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I really want to play WC !!!

    When do we are considering playing it? Pls don't say GW 36/37 that is too later imo and the value is decreased.

    When earliest is best possible ? Any hot topic on this?

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

      GW36

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

        Jk, same conundrum.

        Between now and GW30 but not sure when.

        Maybe this GW

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      GW35/36. Sorry.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        but why, so many pts to earn in meantime no?

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

          My thoughts also

        2. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Non WC teams score points too

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

      Depends upon the squad

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        aren't we missing an opportunity to climb the rankings?

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

          Depends upon the squad

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            the template is currently failing. i have the full template

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

          I've pulled the trigger*

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

      Next week is probably a good time if your team needs it. After that GW28 if you have too many blankers. After that GW32.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Next week. Now we are talking. I love that. GW 28 is an interesting one, however we will fill in our team with non-blankers which automatically means no double GW players.

        I am seriously considering next week and give Vardy last chance/

    5. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Play a practice one and if you really like the new one make it happe

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I did. That Sheffield defense and Liv double at the back no Lei players looks lovely and with such a potential

    6. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Go for it!!

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        boom.

    7. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A week before DGW so you can play benchboost in the DGW. Get some good substitutes and a playing keeper.

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

      Reckon wait 2 or 3 weeks. We will know who will blank in GW28 and after the FA cup replays we will have a better idea of who has a fixture in GW31.

  23. Bavarian
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which defender to swap first and for who?
    Soyuncu,Kelly and Lundstram (Have TAA and VVD)

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      For me it depends on what happens in the Leicester game today. If they win then they blank in GW28 so I'd ditch Soyuncu (CHE, wol, MCI, blank) in that case. If they lose Kelly can go first.

      Lascelles and Stephens look like good cheap options. Also consider another Sheffield defender.

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

        Appreciated mate, thank you...
        I have McCarthy so don't fancy Stephens though...

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

      Kelly

  24. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What is the Mané injury exactly?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      muscular

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Minor muscle tear

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

      Grade 1 Muscle Strain.

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all

  25. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    With this Mane news, tomorrow is season defining match. So much depends on tomorrow's result.

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I think it’s quite the opposite

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

      Only for those who have Salah/Trent/Firmino(TC)

      Game over for Mane (c/tc)

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        yeah, so season defining for every party.

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

        Thanks for reminding me about it !
        😛

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Salah hatty imminent

      1. Kaiser123
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Surely if you have a TC up yer sleeve still could still be a killer later on.

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

    I'd keep Mane in. Only out for 1 game possibly and fixtures after are brilliant

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      i see value in double defense more

    2. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'll get Salah for their home game against SOU

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

    Regarding Vardy, Ings, Mane, Grealish, Lordstram, TAA etc, all these players have very high ownership in the top 10k.

    Surely to try make inroads you have to pick different players to try catch up going with less of the above and more differentials to really have a chance of getting close? Obviously the likes of TAA and KDB IMO are musts but having all of the above will not help your cause to get close to top 10k?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      you need only 2-3 different players and you are good. only if I had Pope instead of Ryan i.e. would have been close to 20K so 50K difference. think like that.

    2. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      The template is changing though...

    3. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Just get Auba and you'll be fine...

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

      You have a better chance with them than without.

  28. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on 2FTs and 0.2m itb

    Ryan -- Button
    Taa Aurier Lundy -- Zaba Rico
    Kdb Salah Grealish Mane* -- Stephens
    Vardy Ings DCL

    A: Mane >> Any mid upto 11am + 1.5m to upgrade DCL > Jimenez in gw27
    B: Zabaleta + Mane + Zaba >> Lascelles/Williams + Any mid
    C: Zabaleta + Mane >> Robbo + Any mid upto 9.8m

  29. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA Chilwell Lundy
    Salah (C) KDB Mane Traore
    Maupay Vardy Ings

    Button, Rico Cantwell Kelly

    A) Mane --> Sterling via FT
    B) Mane & Vardy --> Son & Aguero
    C) Other

    1. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B would be a -4

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

    Wud u do these moves?

    GW25: Mane ➡ Aguero
    GW26: Aguero (c) vs westham (and hope Mane minutes will be manages against Norwich)
    GW27: Aguero + Son ➡ Jimenez + Mane

    1. ppv
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      If Aguero does well against West Ham you will keep