Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 26?

Some unusual factors may be at play in the Gameweek 26 captaincy debate.

There are a number of clubs who enjoy excellent matches in the next set of Premier League fixtures but the forthcoming games are spread out over ten days, with the English top flight’s first-ever winter break very much in full swing.

Only four matches take place this weekend, so we’ll be in the dark on the latest injury situation at a dozen Premier League clubs heading into Saturday’s deadline.

The Captain Sensible article runs through the runners and riders for the armband in this minefield of a Gameweek to come.

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CAPTAIN POLL

Mohamed Salah (£12.7m) leads the way in our captaincy poll for the third Gameweek in a row, although unsurprisingly, given the number of viable alternatives this time, his leading margin is narrower than in Gameweek 25.

The Egyptian has registered 16-point hauls in each of the last two Gameweeks and averages 9.2 Fantasy Premier League points per match in 2020 so far.

It has to be said that Salah hasn’t been prolific on the road this season, scoring only two goals away from Anfield – although he has supplemented those strikes with five assists.

Of course, Salah bucked the trend in his last away outing, racking up 14 points in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over West Ham United.

That was his highest FPL score in an away game since Gameweek 16 of 2018/19.

Liverpool’s opponents this weekend, bottom-of-the-table Norwich City, have conceded more goals on home soil than any other team bar Southampton this season.

The ongoing injury concern over Sadio Mane (£12.3m) has probably aided Salah’s cause in the captaincy poll, with there being little in the way of a ‘split vote’ among the Reds’ premium midfielders: the Senegal international has garnered just over 1% of the nominations so far, with uncertainty still clouding his availability in Gameweek 26.

Despite their heroics at the back over the last few months (eight clean sheets in nine matches), not one of Liverpool’s defenders can boast more than a 1% share of the vote.

The number of popular FPL midfielders and forwards with appealing fixtures in Gameweek 26 will largely be the reason why even the most in-form of defenders are being overlooked for the armband.

Sergio Aguero (£12.0m) is among that group, with Manchester City facing West Ham United at the Etihad on Sunday.

Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne (£10.7m) sit second and third in our poll at the time of writing, with Riyad Mahrez (£8.5m) down at ninth.

If Pep Guardiola was less prone to rotation, then City assets would surely be faring even better in our poll.

The advantage that the reigning champions’ players have over their counterparts from Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea, Manchester United, Wolves and Leicester this week is that we will hopefully hear about any injuries before Saturday’s deadline, with Guardiola’s pre-match press conference scheduled for Friday.

As for Messrs Klopp, Mourinho, Lampard, Solskjaer, Santo and Rodgers, they’ll only deliver their fitness updates long after the Gameweek 26 deadline has been and gone.

Of course, Guardiola is not one for being completely transparent when facing the media and it is extremely unlikely that he will give us any clues as to his starting XI.

Based on the fixture alone, Aguero and co have strong cases.

West Ham have conceded on nine occasions in their last three matches, shooting themselves in the foot against Brighton last Saturday when gifting the Seagulls two of their goals.

While it’s fair to point out that ten clubs have conceded more goals than the Hammers on the road in 2019/20, David Moyes’ beleaguered troops have yet to face five of the traditional ‘big six’ – including City ‘- away from home.

Aguero and De Bruyne have both hit double figures for FPL attacking returns at the Etihad this season, with Mahrez a little further back on eight.

Is Vardy To Aubameyang Worth A Transfer? 1

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.8m) is the best of the rest, with around 4% of our voters eyeing up Arsenal’s home fixture against Newcastle United a week on Sunday.

The Gabonese forward has actually been better on the road this season, with 11 of his 17 attacking returns coming away from home.

That said, most of those games came under Unai Emery.

His role as a left-winger in Mikel Arteta’s 4-2-3-1 set-up is less about hugging the touchline, as evidenced by the three excellent chances he was presented with in more central positions against Burnley last weekend.

Aubamayeng has also failed to blank in his four previous meetings with the Magpies.

The fact that we’ll have concrete team news from Carlo Ancelotti ahead of Saturday’s deadline is perhaps a reason why Lucas Digne (£5.8m) and Richarlison (£8.1m) are proving so popular in our poll.

The pair are fifth and sixth respectively, with the visit of Crystal Palace offering the prospect of returns at both ends of the pitch: the Eagles have scored fewer goals than any Premier League team this season and are without a clean sheet since Gameweek 16.

Just over 80% of Digne’s FPL points have come at Goodison Park in 2019/20.

Danny Ings (£7.0m) and Son Heung-min (£10.0m) also feature in the top ten and it’s a little surprising to see the South Korea international so low down, given that Aston Villa have the joint-worst defensive record in the top flight and that Son has scored in four consecutive matches in all competitions.

1,168 Comments Post a Comment
  1. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    a) Sarr to Mahrez -4
    b) Martial to Mahrez or Son -4
    c) stay put and play 4 at the back (TAA, O'Connell, Dunk, Stephens)

    TIA

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      C
      I have Mahrez and not guaranteed to play

      1. Juza
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        With Sterling out?

    2. Gazza2000
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      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B) with Son or C)

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

    Solid?

    McCarthy
    TAA-VVD-Lundstram
    Salah-KDB-Maddison-Grealish
    Aubameyang-Ings-Jimenez

    Button-Soyuncu-Fernandez-Cantwell

    0.1itb

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Doubtful Lund is going to play, and I wouldn’t want him in there Incase he gets a 1pt cameo like last GW.

      I’d probably just play Soy over him and hope Leic can find their mojo again

      1. Bavarian
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I have the feeling that he will start this GW...don't know maybe i'll swap him to Soy, still have time to decide...Cheers mate...

        1. FourLokoLeipzig
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          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I’ll be surprised if he starts, so I’m starting Soy

          1. Bavarian
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            I believe Soy will get 2 points so I will take the risk...

  3. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What do we reckon lads? 2FT 0itb

    Hendo
    TAA Robo Lund
    KDB Salah Martial Alli
    Vardy Maupay ings
    (Martin, Cantwell, Rico, Williams)

    A) Lund to Stephens/JOC
    B) Martial, Lund to Traore, Stevens
    C) Maupay, Martial to Fleck, Jiminez

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      The last one is very nice

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

      A

    3. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A) this week, defence looks a bit ropey.

    4. PraiseJeebus
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      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      C all day long, no contest.

  4. OneDennisBergkamp
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    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Egan or O'Connell?

    1. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      O’Connell if you can afford

  5. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Repost as I did the wrong options (was meant to be Greenwood, sorry)

    A. Lunds+Vardy >> VVD+Ings (-4)

    B. Save & do Agüero+Greenwood >> Jimenez+Ings free next GW.

    McCarthy
    TAA • Lunds • Aurier
    KDB • Salah • Grealish • Mahrez • Traoré
    Agüero • Vardy
    (McGov. Rico. Soy. Greenwood)

    1. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Still B 🙂

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        😀

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      the success of this will probably depend on Lund gametime, as you know, but think I'd do B

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, B is more sensible. And keeps Vardy for 28.

      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I could just go Vardy >> Ings but it’s not the smartest move with GW28 in mind

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I'm looking forward to going back to Vardy-Jim-Ings next week (which I had a few weeks ago) - I can't really see how that's not the best front-3 (unless Martinelli keeps his place-value wise)

    4. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Lundy to another SHU defender and keep Aguero for 1x more week. Planned transfers in B) still look good though, just stagger them.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        How could I possibly keep Aguero and stagger the moves? 🙂

  6. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Gtg?

    McCarthy
    TAA Aurier Lundstram Holgate
    Salah (C) Mane KDB Moura
    Vardy Deeney

    Martin Fernandez Cantwell Greenwood

    1. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Cross your fingers Mané starts

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I'm confident he will

  7. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I know it's Pep but why do people think Mahrez is a risk of not starting?

    Playing Jesus, Kun and Bilva would be just odd

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Because of your first 4 words

    2. Juza
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      It easier Kun will be rested, I'm bringing in Mahrez for a 2 weeks punt

    3. Young Lingard
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Has Peps presser been yet ?
      I’m putting Mahrez on my WC for really this next fixture as sterling’s out !
      I fear pep will be pep but has he actually mentioned any changes or Mahrez ?

  8. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A) Start Lund (soy sub)
    B) Lund > Boly (-4)

    1. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A), can’t see Boly keeping a clean sheet this week

  9. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Looking for some general feedback on this WC team please.

    3.8ITB

    Hendo, McCarthy
    TAA, Boly, O'Connell, Fernandes, Cahill
    Salah, KDB, Son, Redmond, Barnes
    Jimenez, Ings, Martinelli

    Plan on doing KDB > Mane next week. The remaining 2.1 may be used to do Jimenez > Vardy for GW28

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

      That should say 'the remaining 1.8**'

    2. Juza
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Weak defense

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

        Do you have any suggestions on how I can strengthen it?

        1. The Sociologist
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I think the defence looks okay considering the midfield. If the Redmond punt doesn’t work out you could always downgrade to bring in Gomez.

          1. Forza Papac
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            • 8 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            I'll already have 3 Pool once I get Mane. I have 1.8 to play with which I could invest in defence. Just means I lock myself out of getting Vardy with 1ft in GW28

            1. Juza
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              would try to have Jimi Ings Vardi for 28 and onwards

              Defense maybe can stay, for lack of better options 🙂

    3. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure I’d remove KDB. Keep the cash for getting Vardy somehow.

    4. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Kyle Walker..Perters is the one to launch a wagon soon.

      1. Forza Papac
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        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Can we be sure he nails down the RB spot?

  10. GW26 IN SEARCH OF CLEAN SHEETS
    avfc82
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    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Unsurprisingly, Liverpool have the best defensive record in the Premier League to date, with 15 goals conceded, followed by Sheffield United (23) and Leicester City (26).

    In Gameweek 26, the bookies suggest we should be looking to Manchester City, Liverpool, Sheffield United, Arsenal and Everton for shut outs, but who do you see keeping a clean sheet?

    Is there a defender capable of picking up attacking returns at the same time and hauling for owners?

    1. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      LIV and SHU are the only two teams capable of a clean sheet at anytime...

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Surely every team is capable of a clean sheet at anytime?

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Holgate has been unlucky not to register since Ancelotti took the reigns for the Toffess. He is a menace in the box from set pieces and I’m sure he will find the back of the net sooner rather than later.

      1. avfc82
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Good shout, I fancy an Everton clean sheet this week too.

        1. Geoff
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          • 11 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Digne is another great pick this GW but less so going forward

      2. The Sociologist
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed

    3. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I think with Boly back, Doherty is heavily on my radar, could be the time of year to bring him in, especially with Norwich up after Leicester, and pretty decent 29 onwards..

      1. avfc82
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Looking at Doherty myself, but will Wolves keep enough clean sheets? Only five so far this season.

        1. Warby84
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Boly seems to steady the ship and Doherty is looking close to attacking returns every time I watch him. He is due a goal..

      2. Bird Raymond
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Nostalgia pick. Wolves don't keep enough clean sheets to justify his price, are playing a different system this year and have the Europa League to contend with again in a few weeks.

        1. avfc82
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          4 years, 1 month ago

          I get the clean sheet part, Europe League too, but if anything, the 3-4-3 Nuno has been using is more attacking and gets more out of Doherty than the previous system, hence the amount of big chances he's been picking up.

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Do the bookies not watch Arsenal play?

      There's no way they keep a clean sheet against Newcastle who are extremely good at set pieces.

      But to answer the question, sure there are plenty of good attacking defenders to pick. Sidibe or Digne look good shouts. And even the likes of Doherty against a suspect Leicester defense could come up big.

      1. avfc82
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        4 years, 1 month ago

        I think Arsenal have improved defensively since Arteta came in, but it's blunted their attack, and I still don't trust them with Luiz, Mustafi etc.

        Nice call on Digne, would love to own him this week.

    5. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Southampton maybe?

      1. avfc82
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, Southampton sit just behind Everton according to the bookies, good fixtures for the next few weeks too. Considering Bertrand myself.

        1. Warby84
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I got Bertrand on WC and I am doubling up with McCarthy this week, he put a nice ball over the top vs Liverpool so pretty close to an assist, and also playing almost as a left winger..

          1. avfc82
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            • 14 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Nice, he's the pick of the Southampton defenders IMO.

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

          I've picked up Bertrand in one of my draft leagues based on your last article. Got Stephens in FPL so fingers crossed for a CS this week.

          1. avfc82
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            • 14 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Good luck, can see one or two clean sheets over the next five.

            1. Karan14
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Good luck to you too mate! 😀

        3. Geoff
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          • 11 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Love that pick

    6. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Southampton

    7. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      this week I'm playing:
      Digne - cross city
      Holgate - big danger at set-pieces and has been getting returns
      Sidibe … was a bonus magnet for about 2 weeks 😀

      I can genuinely see one of them hauling, but a Jordan Ayew 1-0 Palace also wouldn't surprise me 😀 it's with the gods now

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Fingers crossed for lots of DCL G Digne A here.

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          please

      2. avfc82
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        You own all three?!

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          unfortunately yes 😀

          1. avfc82
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            • 14 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Fair play, GW26 has the potential to be huge for you then!

            1. SADIO SANÉ
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much!
              Sidibe and Holgate made sense at the time, then Digne was a -let's just go boom or bust- move; it's not been a complete disaster because CSs have been hard to come by for most people (until last week).

          2. Long ago I drew a walrus
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Triple Everton defence is insane levels of maverick, their fixtures are awful. Wildcard approaching or plans to switch out?

            1. SADIO SANÉ
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              it was for the fixtures that are now just coming to an end, which didn't go brilliantly. Holgate will be perma-benched until GW31, one of the others is going for Doherty probably - might try and keep Digne but not sure yet

    8. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Think Digne will be a good option this week

      1. avfc82
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Looks like the best pick this week behind Liverpool defenders doesn't he.

      2. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Good option but future games put me off..

        1. avfc82
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          • 14 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I don't think Arsenal and Man Utd is too bad a fixture from Everton's perspective, especially defensively, but know what you mean.

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            This.
            I’m only worried about GW 30 against Liverpool.
            I’m holding Digne, might sell DCL though.

            1. avfc82
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              • 14 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah that makes sense. Seen quite a few selling Calvert-Lewin this week, which is crazy, IMO.

              1. The 12th Man
                • 10 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Yeh have to make the decision whether to hold Deeney or DCL next week.

                Will be Greenwood > Ings/Jimenez this week.

                Then Deeney/DCL > Ings/Jimenez next.

                Undecided if it’s Ings or Jimmy first.

                1. avfc82
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                  • 14 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  If it were me, Greenwood > Ings this week, then prob Deeney > Jimenez next.

    9. TiAgoFPL
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Just hoping Sidibe haul 😀

    10. Pinturicchio10
        4 years, 1 month ago

        TAA, Digne, Baldock is my defence this week. Quietly confident they can produce the goods. Think Boly could do well also.

        1. avfc82
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          • 14 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Envious of that defence this week, mine is currently Trent, Lundstram and Mariappa, though I do have a transfer to make.

          1. Pinturicchio10
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Lundstram to SHU / Boly for you I reckon.

              1. avfc82
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                • 14 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                I have £4m in the bank, so could reach Robertson, but also considering Bertrand.

                Boly, not for me, and whilst I like Sheff Utd a lot, I need the incoming defender to play GW28, which rules them out unfortunately.

          2. Warby84
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            TAA Robertson Stevens and Bertrand for me..

            1. avfc82
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              • 14 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Doesn't get much better than that this week!

          3. Warby84
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Who is your keeper?

            1. Pinturicchio10
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Ryan unfortunately.

                1. Warby84
                  • 8 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  Hm game might be good for you this week

                  1. Pinturicchio10
                      4 years, 1 month ago

                      3 or 4 points would suffice. Not holding my breath on that one though. We shall see.

                  2. avfc82
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                    • 14 Years
                    4 years, 1 month ago

                    Same, been hard work with Ryan recently hasn't it, especially with Henderson and Pope hauling.

                    1. Pinturicchio10
                        4 years, 1 month ago

                        Sure has. Gonna stick with him though, transfers are tied up for a while. One day he'll give us something.

                      • Warby84
                        • 8 Years
                        4 years, 1 month ago

                        I took Henderson out on WC for Dubravka so far only 4 points in it, but had blanks in mind, and think Dubravka has been brilliant ever since his 10 pointer away to SheffU, McCarthy rotation hopefully can work well..

                        1. avfc82
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                          • 14 Years
                          4 years, 1 month ago

                          Yeah I like that Dubravka pick, think he'll do well.

              • Hungry Singh
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                • 11 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Digne. The attacking numbers are ridiculous; on-par with Robbo (and second only to TAA) for the season, and at a much lower price...

              • El-Kloppico
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Kyle Walker..Perters is the one to launch a wagon soon.

                1. El-Kloppico
                  • 8 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  Peters *

                2. avfc82
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                  • 14 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  I prefer Bertrand, but agree, if KWP were to bag an assist we'd be seeing him in a lot of teams.

              • HVT
                • 13 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                TAA/Robbo/Dunk here!
                😎

              • Whats the Huth
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                I think Newcastle might keep a clean sheet

              • Kun, Ayew Nigerian?
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Palace haven't scored against EVE since 2018

              • Alberto Tomba
                • 11 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                I know diddly squat about other teams in the PL, but my LFC three at the back are my FPL saving grace.

                Perhaps drowned out by the hubbub of DGW, the consistency LFC have started to show since Ali's return and their league position has established, has meant the points per million offered by Ali, VVD, TAA and Robertson, is just too hard to ignore (with Big Joe in all likelihood still only a poor game or two away from Matip being given chances).
                They can just become set and forget players now as Liverpool look to cruise to the title in a series of games where they don't have to take risk.

            2. Egg noodle
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Any suggestions on how to use my remaining WC, FH and BB?

              1. Now I'm Panicking
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Depends on your team innit

                1. Egg noodle
                  • 14 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  Team is good for now.

                  Ryan Button
                  OConnell Robbo TAA Lundstram Williams
                  Mahrez Salah Son Martial Saka
                  DCL Ings Jiminez

                  1. Now I'm Panicking
                    • 9 Years
                    4 years, 1 month ago

                    What Holmes says

              2. Holmes
                • 10 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Sit back and relax
                Play one GW at a time, atleast till GW28

                1. Egg noodle
                  • 14 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  Ok cheers, I like easy answers!

            3. Camzy
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              • 13 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              To start or not start Lundstram, that is the question...

              Come on Wilder, give us a hint!

              1. Egg noodle
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                He has given you enough hints if you look at Lundstrams recent gametime

                1. Fit_to_drop
                  • 4 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  +1

              2. Fit_to_drop
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                I posted this elsewhere earlier in the week but if you gave Lunstram a free 10 points in his next match he would still only average 2.87 over the last 7 games. Is that enough of a hint?

                1. Nomar
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                  • 14 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  Well, that told Camzy!

            4. tim
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Vardy to Firmino for free?

              Have Kun already.

              1. The Hindu Monkey
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                no

            5. Scriv675
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              I've just wildcarded, what do we think? Any advice?

              Henderson/McCarthy
              Stephens/TAA/Egan/Tanganga/Lascelles
              Son/Traore/Salah/KDB/Mane
              Ings/Jiminez/Martinelli

              0.6m itb

            6. The Hindu Monkey
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Armstrong - "while not an obvious captaincy contender" - quite possibly setting new ground for the biggest every understatement

            7. Tsparkes10
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              For the first time in a while I have no idea how we'll lineup up top and in midfield. Loving the depth 😀

              1. Nomar
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                I'm not.

                Have to ship Lundstram now.

            8. gellinmagellan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Foster Button
              TAA Lund Dunk Rico Soy
              Salah KDB Grealish Traoré Dendoncker
              Vardy Ings DCL

              Who should I get for Vardy?
              Aguero, Auba or Firmino?

            9. Holmes
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              It’s a push for 3 points, 40 has always been a big number for a newly promoted side. After we get that it’ll always be about the next 3 points”

              Chris Wilder when asked are Sheffield United pushing for Europe

              #BeachTime

              1. Karan14
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                This is exactly what I was worried about.

            10. diesel001
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              What is the latest on the weather? Will it make life tough for teams playing on Saturday and Sunday?

              1. HashAttack
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                They'll have drinks breaks if it gets too hot

            11. wulfrunian
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Mahrez or Son for the next two games?

            12. Bruno Commando
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              How does this WC team look?

              Pope
              TAA // Aurier // Egan
              Salah // KDB // Son // Hendo
              Auba // Ings // Jimi

              McCarthy // Stephens // Lascelles // Doncker

              1. dbeck
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                looks good, my preference would be:

                Doncker, Auba, Hendo to Firmino, Mooy, Barnes/Grealish

                dont like Hendo as a third liverpool pick

            13. dbeck
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              start rico or lund?

              1. Bruno Commando
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                rico

            14. Fernandito
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Need help with my bench!

              which 2 from these would you start?

              A Martial
              B Grealish
              C Traore
              D Sidibe

              currently on A & D

              1. Goonsquad245
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                BC

                1. Goonsquad245
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  And sell sidibe

              2. Fernandito
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Home to palace this GW though

            15. Pep Roulette
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              WC Team! 0.1 ITB!

              GTG?

              Hendo
              TAA VVD Stevens
              Salah KDB Redmond Fleck
              Kun(C) Jimenez Ings

              Pope Taylor Lascelles Hayden

              Kun & Hayden become Vardy & Perez/Barnes in GW28 for free!

              1. Goonsquad245
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Wonderful - love it

                1. Pep Roulette
                  • 6 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  Cheers mate!

              2. Fit_to_drop
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Very good to go I would say

            16. Bubz
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              All I ask for this gameweek is Ryan to finally outscore Pope. Please. Pretty please.

            17. Goonsquad245
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Talk me out of BB

              McCarthy (BUR)
              Fleck (BOU)
              Stephens (BUR)
              Fernandez (ars)

              Also have Traore and Grealish - none of the others I would even think about benching

              1. Karan14
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                If it helps I have McCarthy & Stephens with Mooy (WAT) & O'Connell (BOU) and I think I'm going to use BB.

                1. Goonsquad245
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  Thanks - I’d do the same in your position. Just Fernandez not ideal.

                  1. Karan14
                    • 7 Years
                    4 years, 1 month ago

                    Yeah was about to say that having Fernandez isn't ideal but he has goal threat from set pieces and is facing Arsenal.

                    1. Goonsquad245
                      • 7 Years
                      4 years, 1 month ago

                      Arsenal’s attack looking so blunt is what got me thinking to use it. Outside chance of a CS I reckon...

                      Thanks!

              2. Holmes
                • 10 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Go for it, that bench can score more than 10pts

              3. LSK
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                I bench boosted on a single gameweek this year, and scored 6 points

                1. Goonsquad245
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  Username checks out for that one! Bad luck

            18. Ninjaa
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              2 ft and 1.6m itb. What do do with this lot ?

              Ramsgate Ryan
              TAA Soyuncu Rico Aurier Lundstram
              Salah KDB Grealish Traore Hayden
              Vardy Firminho DCL..

              1. Goonsquad245
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Lundstram out for Stevens or Stephens, and maybe DCL to ings

                1. anish10
                  • 13 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  This

                2. wulfrunian
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  i would hold DCL for one more game.

              2. dbeck
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                I think one of those moves needs to be on a defender, something passive like Lund to Lascelles, Stephens, Egan

                You can float the other move or do DCL/Vardy to Ings. Perhaps frees up enough cash to do one of Traore/Jack to Son later

              3. Ninjaa
                • 13 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Lundy to O'connor? Saves a few quid ? Or no?

            19. anish10
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Any recommendations on this WC,

              Save FT next week then
              Aguero > Vardy + Fleck > Bergjwin

              Henderson McCarthy
              TAA James Stevens Fernandez Taylor
              Salah KDB Traore Barnes Fleck
              Firmino Aguero Jiminez

              1. Goonsquad245
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Yep like it.

                Love the James pick too - he’ll be in mine for the run in

            20. checkit_j
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Hello FFS friends,

              I need your advice.

              I have 2FT but do I wild card this team?

              Current team:

              Ryan
              Soy-TAA-Holgate
              Salah - KDB - Maddison - Traore
              Ings - Vardy - Firmino

              McG- Rico -Lund - Dendo

              This week I would probs transfer Vardy -> Auba and maybe Lund ->Egan/O'Connell.

              WC:

              Henderson
              Egan-TAA-Holgate
              Salah - KDB - Martial - Traore
              Ings - Vardy - Firmino

              Button- Tangana - Rico - Douglas Luiz

              0.4itb

              Thoughts?

              1. checkit_j
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Sorry. WC fwds should be Ings - Auba - Firmino

              2. checkit_j
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Could also Put in McCarthy for Henderson. I can upgrade Douglas to Jorg

            21. Camzy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Anyone bold/crazy enough to (c) Mane this week?

              Ultimate differential. If he's still injured he just won't play. But if he starts, he could get a huge haul out of nowhere and largely at the expense of Salah as we've seen (they don't score huge at the same time usually).