Scout Notes

Alexander-Arnold’s consistency continues as Firmino unlucky to blank

Liverpool 3-2 West Ham

  • Goals: Georginio Wijnaldum (£5.4m), Mohamed Salah (£12.8m), Sadio Mané (£12.3m) | Issa Diop (£4.3m), Pablo Fornals (£6.0m)
  • Assists: Trent Alexander-Arnold x2 (£7.7m), Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) | Robert Snodgrass (£5.2m), Declan Rice (£4.7m)
  • Bonus Points: Alexander-Arnold x3, Wijnaldum x2, Mané x1

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.7m) continues to ask Fantasy Premier League managers questions about their captain armbands with his latest haul.

The right-back registered a 10-point score against West Ham on Monday night, putting up two assists and, despite conceding twice, collecting three bonus too.

Alexander-Arnold’s returns have been more reliable than any other Fantasy asset for some time, his last blank occurring all the way back in Gameweek 16, when he was a first-half substitute at Bournemouth.

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Going back even further, the last time Alexander-Arnold failed to deliver a return (either defensive or offensive) in a match he started was in the Gameweek 13 win at Crystal Palace.

During that period, Mohamed Salah (£12.8m) has blanked in five of his starts, while Sadio Mané (£12.3m) failed to register a return in four matches that he started.

Admittedly, both midfielders found the net against West Ham but were still outscored by Alexander-Arnold and his excellent delivery into the penalty box.

The right-back was a constant source of concern for West Ham, even when the visitors were enjoying a 2-1 lead.

It was his quick-thinking that led to Georginio Wijnaldum‘s (£5.4m) opener as he whipped a loose ball into the box when the Hammers’ defence had assumed it was going out for a corner.

Alexander-Arnold then found Salah on the back-post with an indirect free-kick, went close to scoring with from a direct one and the resulting corner nearly produced an assist as Virgil van Dijk (£6.6m) clipped the top of the bar.

The England international came close to two assists for Firmino in the second half, seeing the Brazilian nod a corner over the bar before Angelo Ogbonna‘s (£4.5m) header denied him from converting an Alexander-Arnold pass into a certain close-range goal. 

“I think we passed the moment where we treat (Alexander-Arnold) like a young boy, he is just a proper member of the squad. Everybody has to contribute, everybody has to bring on the pitch what he is able to do – and the boys do a lot to bring him or Robbo in the position and save them there. I don’t want to make the performance more than it is, I am completely happy with it, but that’s how football works on the highest level.” – Jurgen Klopp

That said, Salah and Mané were still just as threatening compared to their defensive colleague, especially in the second half when Liverpool were forced to chase the game.

Salah’s Fantasy appeal has been obvious for some time, capped off with heavy backing for the Gameweek 27 captaincy, but Mané continues to force himself back into the conversation.

The Senegalese international, who lost a chunk of owners to a Double Gameweek 24 injury, arguably could have emerged with a double-figure against West Ham. He was adjudged to be offside late in the game when Alexander-Arnold flashed a ball across West Ham’s goal-line.

Back-to-back returns for Mané since recovering from injury puts pressure on those still holding Roberto Firmino (£9.7m), who now has consecutive blanks and remains goalless at Anfield in the Premier League this season.

However, the Brazilian was perhaps unlucky not to come away with something in Gameweek 27.

In the 25th minute, Firmino lined up a shot from the edge of the box, which was not too far over the bar and, five minutes later, he laid the ball off to Alexander-Arnold, who had pushed into midfield. The right-back rifled an effort back across the goal which went just wide of the post.

Immediately after the restart, Firmino was played into acres of space by Alexander-Arnold but blazed his shot clumsily over the bar.

Then, as the game wore on, the Brazilian, standing on the back-post, headed a looping ball onto the woodwork from point-blank range and was inches away from getting a touch on Alexander-Arnold’s cross which fell to Mané for the winner.

Finding himself on the Goals Imminent table for Blank Gameweek 28, Firmino is certainly due some attacking returns. He remains Liverpool’s top-scorer away from home this season, which bodes well ahead of a trip to Watford on Saturday evening.

For all Liverpool’s brilliance at Anfield, Fantasy managers should take note of how this latest win played out, though. Despite controlling the game on Monday night, Jurgen Klopp’s men were still missing something at both ends of the pitch for large spells.

They toiled going forward and were less than assured at the back. That has arguably been the case for each of their outings since the Winter Break, while the absence of injured pair Jordan Henderson (£5.5m) and James Milner (£5.3m) probably had an impact too.

Issa Diop (£4.3m) was largely unchallenged when he nodded home Robert Snodgrass‘ (£5.2m) first-half corner, and, with van Dijk out of position shortly after, Joe Gomez‘s (£5.3m) slip nearly allowed Michail Antonio (£6.9m) to capitalise, were it not for the midfielder’s heavy touch.

The Hammers continued to cause issues from corners and even went ahead in the 54th minute when Declan Rice‘s (£4.7m) square ball found Pablo Fornals (£6.0m) unmarked in the penalty area.

In giving up two goals against West Ham, Liverpool matched their goals conceded total from the previous 11 matches in just 90 minutes. Owners of the defensive double-up will certainly be hoping for an improvement at Watford on Sunday.

“Second-ball game was not good. Losing the first ball is possible because Antonio, Haller, whoever is there is just too good and you cannot win all the balls. But then the second ball, we have to pick up better. The formation was not good, we showed the boys at half-time, it just makes no sense there. And the set-pieces obviously; they were really good from them, we were not that clear in these situations and that’s how they scored the goal. So they got a little bit of momentum, or maybe they got the momentum.” – Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool managed to grab the game by the scruff of its neck when Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (£6.2m) came on for Naby Keïta (£5.8m), adding some much-needed drive and creativity to the central midfield trio. If Henderson and Milner are still out for Blank Gameweek 28, the former Arsenal man has done his chances of starting at Watford no harm at all.

“Yes, we needed that direction. Ox came on and the first [contribution] was a finish. Close, but still a finish. Next one was dribbling with a foul or not, if it was not a foul then probably we have the ball in a good position again. So, the dynamic helped, of course. Always, if you get direction in a game, our people appreciate that obviously. That helped.” – Jurgen Klopp

From a West Ham perspective, there was a lot to like about Snodgrass’ performance in both phases of play.

The Scottish international also arguably retains an element of budget differential about him, adding his fourth attacking return over the last three matches. Nicolas Pépé (£9.2m) is the only midfielder to have matched Snodgrass in that time.

Finally, much of West Ham’s good work against Liverpool was inspired by recent signing Tomas Soucek (£5.0m). Unfortunately for David Moyes, the Czech Republic international had to go off injured almost immediately after half-time.

“(Soucek) picked up the injury just before half time and it meant that he was struggling. We knew at half time and I thought he had been fabulous as well. It is a big loss to us, especially in the second half as we didn’t have an awful lot where we could tighten things up, really. I am hoping he will be OK but it looks like a groin or adductor injury from over stretching in the first half.” – David Moyes

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Robertson, van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold; Keïta (Oxlade-Chamberlain 57′), Wijnaldum, Fabinho; Mané (Matip 90+1′), Firmino, Salah.

West Ham United XI (4-3-3): Fabianski; Cresswell, Ogbonna, Diop; Ngakia; Rice, Noble, Soucek (Fornals 47′); Antonio, Anderson (Haller 65′), Snodgrass (Bowen 84′).

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  1. reo19uk
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Not sure what to do about Vardy. He seems like an essential with his next 4 fixtures but not score in over 2 months!

    What are people's thoughts on him?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Don't buy, don't sell, don't (c)

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Just bought and will (C)

          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            OK, don't sell then

            1. El Presidente
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              LOL

            2. @persecuted_by_mods
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Ok now I'm selling

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

          Next 3, he blanks 31. If he had shown and semblance of form I would be all over him, however, Jimenez, Ings, DCL, Aubameyang all superior options. I don’t like Vardy either - have said he is rubbish all season and now that is showing though. 33 years old.. washed up 😉

          1. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Keeping myself. Out in 29 for Auba or DCL in 31 depending on how reactionary I'm feeling

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

          I got him and I like his chances againts Norwich:)

        • El Presidente
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I think people are regrouping because LEI is playing Norwich next but I don't see that match being easy for Leicester or Vardy for that matter.

        • Mingo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Norwich away is the perfect game for Vardy to get back in the groove. Norwich will need to attack in front of theor fans and they aren't exactly watertight at the best of times. If Vardy, or any of his team mates can't kick start their form with a double against the 2 worst teams in the league then it's time to go.

          I'm slightly hesitant about captaining him as his form is abysmal. maybe it's conformation bias, however I think he's been genuinely unlucky in a number of games. VAR disallowed goals, missed pens and hit the post against City. Hopefully it's coming.

      2. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        How do I improve this lot with 1FT? Got 9 players to field atm. 0 itb

        Hendo,Button
        TAA, Soy,Stephens,Lascelles,Lund
        Salah,Kdb,Grealish,Traore,Snoddy
        Ings,Auba,Firmino

        1. reo19uk
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Auba and Button out for Vardy and keeper of ur choice

          1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            I'd like to keep Auba for the GW's to come. Pretty easy fixtures.

            1. reo19uk
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Your only other option then is Grealish or KDB out then either that or stick and just not have 11 players

              1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Grealish to Barnes seems like a good option?

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

          Hendo and Grealish to Schemical and Barnes imo. Schemical can be Pope or Patrico i feel

          1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Hm not bad, but that's for a hit and I got Soyuncu too. Maybe Grealish to Barnes only?

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

              that works but just remember Hendo has ManUtd soon and cant play vs his parent club. Maybe a good time to take a hit to move him on to field 11 this week. Go with Pope or Patricio then

        3. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Saiss for Lund

          1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Hm yea, next week I guess that would be the move, cheers

        4. D.Glynn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Lund out seems the obvious to me.

          1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Gotta get rid of Grealish too:/

      3. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        What to do?? 1FT 0.0itb

        Guaita
        Taa soy Taylor
        Salah mane Traore dendo
        Vardy jimi ings

        Button Cathcart(vs pool) kdb Egan

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

          i'd save, can get 11 out

        2. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Just save

        3. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Save. Good rank jump 🙂

      4. JamieC180
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Got to get rid of Aurier, I'd imagine, if he's not nailed anymore.

        Do we reckon a Leicester double-up (Evans and Soyuncu) is too much for their good run?

        1. reo19uk
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Their form has really fallen 2 cleanses in last 12 matches doesn't bode well for that!

        2. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Far too much

        3. Dosh
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Even one Leicester is too much atm. Form is not good. Fixtures are good but they are playing teams battling relegation.

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

            Out of interest, 5 of those teams battling registration failed to score an away goal in the weekend just gone by. Norwich, Watford, Villa, Bournemouth and Newcastle. Battling relegation is a function of the fact that they cannot score (with regularity anyway). Leicester have a good chance of cleanies against these sides IMO.

            1. Fulchester's New Centr…
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Interesting point. Perreira (C)?

        4. D.Glynn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I wouldnt be confident enough for double up.

      5. cescpistols111
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        What would you do with this team? 1FT, 0.1 ITB. Planning FH 31 and WC 32.

        McCarthy McGovern
        Robertson Stevens Lascelles Kabasele Rico
        Salah KDB Alli Grealish Dendoncker
        Vardy Abraham Jimenez

        1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I wouldn't FH in 31 if you're planning to WC right after . Save your FT

          1. D.Glynn
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Why not? I was thinking of doing the same

      6. Miniboss
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Hi boys

        Any tips for next gw?

        1ft, 0.3itb

        McCarthy
        TAA Soy Holgate Boly
        Salah(c) Mane Dendoncker
        Vardy DCL Ings

        Button KdB* Grealish* Lundstrom*

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

          Grealish > Traore looks ok - especially since he got a rest last game?

          Or Lundy > Stephens will give you a better DF going forward (though I'm not convinced you'll get many points from it this GW)

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

            Thanks, do you recon Traore gets a nod now? A bit concerned he started from the bench back to back matches.

            1. D.Glynn
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Id prefer keep Grealish

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

              I'm not sure to be honest. Jota coming in and scoring so many goals the last two games has thrown the cats amongst the pigeons for sure.

              Perhaps wait on that transfer....

      7. aidmata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Ryan

        TAA Robertson Stephens Soyuncu

        Traore Martial Salah

        DCL Ings Vardy

        Subs: Button Fernandez Cantwell KDB

        Got 2.2 ITB, save FT this week?

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

          easy save, good planning. Interesting to see a team with no sheff utd def

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

            Cheers mate

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

        My team is looking gash this week. I'd prefer not to own (let alone play) Soy (form), Rico & Holgate. I'm dissapointed I've held Vardy through his pi$$ poor form, Kun has been a massive letdown since I got him and this week I only have two playing MFers (+ Donkey). In short, my team is a total mess;

        ...................Ryan
        TAA - Soy - Holgate - Rico - Stephens
        ............Traore - Salah
        ........Ings - Vardy - Kun*
        Bench: Donkey - KDB - Grealish
        1FT & 1.6 ITB

        I'm kinda feeling a hit this week; I've dropped so far in OR playing safe and taking no hits that I want to change gears a bit now. So should I....

        A) Kun > Jimi
        B) Kun & Grealish > Jimi & Fernandes
        C) Any other suggestion?

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Deffo B.
          Not enough posts use the word gash so this caught my eye.

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

        Anyone looking at Reece James? Potential DGW for Chelsea in GW29. Has a cracking cross in him, looks nailed enough, whether as an RB in a back four or as a RWB in a back 3. Only 5.0ma & 0.8% owned.
        Understand that CS is a rarity for Chelsea at the moment, but good patch of fixtures coming up, maybe the form will follow?

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

          I am looking at moving some more money to defense, already have Robbo, TAA and Doherty and looking at Pereira/Chilwil/Maguire/James for a 4th spot. I think he is a good pick

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

            but ultimately his lack of FPL history vs the others means I prob wont go there. I'd love a nailed Alonso back though!

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

              God, one can hope!

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

          I like it. I've had my eye on him for a while now, but my team is in such a shambles there's no way I can afford a 'luxury' transfer like that right now.

          But, if there's nothing else pressing, it's a nice differential.

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

            Might just do it this week. If Chelsea are clowns, Bournemouth are the whole circus!

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

          What Chelsea game would be moved to 29?

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

            2 potentially crap games, tbf.
            Everton and City.

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

              ManCity game that is scheduled gw31?

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

                Probably.
                Here's the relevant Crellin tweet. Enjoy 🙂
                https://twitter.com/BenCrellin/status/1231308403995222017?s=20

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

                  Cheers. Thought they couldn't move games before a blank was confirmed, but looks like it has happened before. Still think it's very unlikely.

        4. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Guess he's too young to say, "I'm Reece James, bitch!" Shame, he's missing out.

      10. reo19uk
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        What should I be looking to do this week? Have 1FT and 3m in bank

        Pope
        TAA, VVD, Doherty, Soyuncu
        Salah, Martial, Cantwell
        Ings, DCL, Jiminez

        Ramsdale and then Baldock, KDB, Saka on bench none playing this week.

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Ramsdale to Ederson for GW 29 🙂

      11. Rains of Castamere
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure what I want to happen with the FA Cup games next week. I have no wildcard and if Liverpool and Newcastle get beat, I'll have 9 players plus 2-3 transfers if needed.

        But if they win, I'll only have Pope, C Taylor, Traore, Jimenez.

        But equally, it wouldn't be worth getting a full team or playing free hit for three fixtures which would likely be:

        Norwich vs Everton
        Wolves vs Bournemouth
        Burnley vs Watford

        Worst case scenario, I just bring in Doherty and Richarlison and play with 6?

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

          I’m definitely navigating 31 with free transfers. Hoping Spurs beat Norwich and Chelsea beat Liverpool.. would have this squad pretty much already to run and can field a full 11 without any hits

          Pope
          TAA VVD Doherty Holgate
          Salah Richarlison Dendoncker
          Jimenez DCL

          1. Pras (FPL)
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Che unlikely to beat Liv though. Can’t see it.

            But then one could agrue going with the above team ex 3 Liv players may also be ok

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

              Probably field the youth team in FA Cup again.. their focus will be the league and Champions league. I can easily see Chelsea winning

              1. Rains of Castamere
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                I would like Chelsea and WBA to win as I'd be pretty much sorted for BGW31, could FH in DGW34, and BB in DGW37 by which point I'll have bought loads of DGW players.

                But if it turns out there's only three fixtures in 31, it makes things pretty interesting for everyone. Clearly free-hitters would be at an advantage in terms of getting 3 x Everton, 3 x Wolves, then a few Burnley/Watford plus maybe Pukki… but that could easily be a VERY low free hit score and someone like myself with 5-6 players could score similar if I call my captain right.

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

                  Played your WC? See I’m going to have 10-11 comfortably in blank as long as Everton are playing and regardless of Liverpool. I would then WC 32, BB 34 and FH 37

                  1. Rains of Castamere
                    • 9 Years
                    4 years, 1 month ago

                    Yep, that's the issue. I think I can work around it pretty well this season... but ideally Liverpool and Newcastle will go out of the cup which would make life easier.

      12. _Gunner
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Best Replacement for Lundstram for max 4.5?

        A- Lascelles
        B- Saiss
        C- someone else?

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

          B or CTaylor seems to have nailed his spot back

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

            This

        2. Henryyy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Saiss

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

          I like B

      13. Lilac Breasted Roller
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I've got 10 players this BGW

        A) Robbertson/kelly -> gomez/boly
        B) rob/kelly -> gomez/ chilwell

        Or c) don't risk gomez, play safer on vvd

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

          seems a bit wasteful moving robbo to to gomez. Can you not get kelly to Saiss, Lascelles, CTaylor?

          1. Lilac Breasted Roller
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Saiss would work, thanks!

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

              100% do that move

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

        What's the current defence template?

        1. reo19uk
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Doesn't really seem to be 1 so much this year. TAA and Soy seem to be in most but other spaces seem really mixed

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

          TAA + 4 others 😉

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

          Double Liverpool, SHU, Lascelles/Fernandez, Boly/Saiss

        4. reo19uk
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Think those 3 different answers show no template really atm

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

        What would you do here with 2ft?
        No easy way to get Jimenez/Ings without selling Vardy or KDB.

        McC
        TAA Holgate Fernandez Boly
        Salah Mane Moura Cantwell
        Vardy Deeney

        4.0 Greenwood KDB Lundstram

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

          Id offload Moura and Holgate and Deeney fixtures arent hectic.

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

            Thanks

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

        Anyone considering Pukki?

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

          Yes.

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

            Anyone but you! Hahaha.

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

              No bias

        2. reo19uk
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Some nice fixtures but him and Norwich just look so bad it has to be a no when so many other options out there

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

          I was but that performance vs Wolves was meh 😮

      17. G Banger
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Want to do Button to Pope, could do it this week for a hit, or wait?

        a) Button => Pope this week (-4)
        b) Next week for free

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

          B

        2. reo19uk
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Do u have another keeper for this week?

          1. G Banger
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Sorry meant to say I'd be blanking with Hendo

            1. reo19uk
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Tough 1 then but I'd probably go with no keeper. Pope not likely to keep a cleanie so you would be losing points on him but also would you use him from next week over hendo? If not then no point getting him at all.

              1. G Banger
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Rotates well from week 31... probably should reassess nearer then cheers

      18. reo19uk
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Any advice appreciated. What should I be looking to do this week? Have 1FT and 3m in bank

        Pope
        TAA, VVD, Doherty, Soyuncu
        Salah, Martial, Cantwell
        Ings, DCL, Jiminez

        Ramsdale and then Baldock, KDB, Saka on bench none playing this week.

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

          If you have 11 playing, Id roll it.

      19. TaiwanHC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thoughts on Lundstram + Grealish to Doherty + Barnes (-4)?

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

          I probably would

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

          dont hate it. I see Grealish a hold guy though but understand you've got this blank to navigate. Villa are fighting for their lives and he passes the eye test. Even with their fixture i still think he will tick.

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

        How is this lot looking for GW28 and beyond?

        Guaita, Hendo*
        TAA, Soy, Stephens, O Connell*, KELLY
        Salah, KDB, Doucure, Cantwell, GREALISH
        Jimi, Firmino Auba*

        Kelly & Grealish to be sold gives me 11. Open to suggestions.

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

          How much ITB if you have 0.6m Auba and Grealish would get you Vardy and Fernandes? Getting rid of Auba is tough but it's a though?

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

            Nothing in the bank. I think i would be more likely to get rid of Firmino after this week with a view to freeing up funds for Bruno F

      21. Tsssst
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Which Leicester mid is nailed on and likely to score more?

        A Perez
        B arnes
        C Tielemans

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

          C is most nailed but now playing deeper. A scores more but not always a starter and often subbed earlier. B is probably the middle ground and best choice.

        2. Mingo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          A Chasing
          B Consolidation
          C Dullard

          I'm leaning towards Perez over Barnes, Tielemans isn't far enough forward for my liking. Perez is the riskiest option but his ceiling is so much higher for me. He's capable of braces and hat tricks. Barnes feels like an assits or goal at best.

        3. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          D Maddison

      22. ZakyJ
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Pope (Button)
        TAA / Robbo/ Stephens / Lascelles / Williams*
        Salah / Martial / Hayden* (KDB / Grealish)
        Jimi / DCL (Auba)

        1.4ITB 2FT

        Is Boly best option under 5mil?

        If so Auba & Williams to Vardy & Boly, right? Means I'll start Vardy and Boly over Hayden and Williams. Can even get back Auba next week if I want to

        Anything better you can think of?

        Appreciate all comments

      23. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        2ft and 0.8 itb. Can’t decide on the moves. Any help much appreciated!

        Ryan
        Williams, TAA, Lascelles, Sidibe
        Traore, Salah, Hayden, Martial
        Ings, Vardy

        Button, O’Connel, Kdb, Auba

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

          Get rid of Sidibe - they arent keeping cleanies
          Ger rid of Hayden - he doesnt always start

      24. gooberman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Anybody know when we will discover wether or not GW29 will be a double gameweek?

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

          towards end of week

        2. sunzip14
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Some say on Friday, if it’s going to happen. No one is certain though!

        3. farmerfat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Apparently we should get clarity by the end of the week. If not, I guess we assume it will be a single .

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

            As long as it's before the gameweek deadline that's fine. Have 2 free transfers and a GW29 double week will likely dictate what moves I make.

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

          Friday - 19:01

      25. Mid budget coach
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Anyone for the inclusion of referees in FPL? Could be quite fun and interesting

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

          Haha, might as well add None while they're at it xD

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

            Mike Dean (c) every time he officiates an Arsenal game.

            1. Mid budget coach
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

            2. Mid budget coach
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Lol Mike Dean in for a hit

      26. farmerfat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Hi Peeps
        Grealish to :
        A) Richarlison
        B) H.Barnes

        Already own Vardy.

        Thanks

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

          Have you considered keeping Grealish? If no alternatives to getting 11, I'd go B.

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

            Nope, need to get rid to field 11.

      27. CheesyZoot
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Any help much appreciated!

        At 44K overall, but a good 40 points behind my ML rival

        Team:

        Pope
        TAA, Robertson, Rico
        (S)alah, Martial, Traore, Grealish*
        DCL, Greenwood, Auba*

        (Button, KDB*, Lundstram*, Kelly)

        Only 1 FT - 2.3 ITB - Still have FH, BB + WC

        Looking to ship Auba + Grealish in order to field what will still be a weak 11 but who to get?

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

          Instead of Auba and Grealish, have you considered reshaping your defence. If it was me I'd want rid of Rico and Lundstram first - neither assured of minutes. I'd be looking at Wolves and Leicester defs to replace.

      28. Albert_Luque
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Having a hard time deciding on moves for this week so could do with help - A, B or C. All the below are to get a definitely playing 11.

        A) Rico to Boly
        B) Grealish to Barnes
        C) Dendoncker and Stevens to Boly and Barnes for a -4

        Cheers!

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

          Assuming you need a playing 11, C

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

        Grav check 🙂

      30. Totti
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        guys till now i didn't use any chip
        and also still have the wildcard

        when is the the best time to use all these chips

        1. reo19uk
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Hard to know atm until after fa cup matches and until matches are rearranged!