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Is it time to invest in Arsenal assets after Gameweek 28?

Sitting inside the top 5k after Gameweek 27, FPL Family’s Sam has one eye on Arsenal assets after their upcoming blank.


The Tottenham Hotspur fan in me hates to think too much about the other side of north London. However, where FPL is concerned, the desire to improve one’s overall rank and win those all-important mini-leagues means that sometimes we have to put loyalties aside and bring in some of those players that in real life we don’t necessarily want to do well!

With my team set for Blank Gameweek 28, I’m now looking ahead to Gameweek 29 and thinking about what my strategy might be between now and the Wildcard, which I’m currently planning to use somewhere around Gameweek 30.

By then, we will know more about the Blank and Double Gameweeks as well as who has progressed in both the UEFA Champions League and Europa League competitions, so this will inform my planning in terms of which teams I want to heavily invest in for the run-in.

At the start of Mikel Arteta’s tenure at Arsenal they, at times, struggled to find consistency both from week to week as well as within games. Whilst this hasn’t completely disappeared from their locker, we are beginning to see the Arsenal that Arteta is trying to create and therefore what his matchday teams and formations are more likely to look like.

This improvement in performances, coupled with a better understanding of the players that Arteta is building this new-look Arsenal team around, means that there are a few assets who look to be coming to the fore – especially given Arsenal’s fixtures between now and Gameweek 35, when we have the second north London derby of the season.

The new manager bounce, a lovely run of fixtures, and Arsenal players who seem happier and are thus playing better football means that they are fast becoming key to most FPL managers’ thoughts and plans.

Their early elimination from the Europa League can surely only be a boon for us Fantasy bosses, too, with the fixture schedule looking a lot less packed.

My decisions for Gameweek 28 were in part based on having enough money to bring in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.9m) ready for Gameweek 29. But with this nice run of fixtures and with more consistency in terms of the starting line-ups, is it as simple as just bringing in Aubameyang or are there other options that we should consider either alongside or instead of the Gabonese striker?

With my Free Hit chip safely tucked away in my back pocket, owning more than one Arsenal asset feels like a sensible idea through this nice run, especially as we know that they will have at least one Double Gameweek in this period as a result of missing their fixture in Gameweek 28. So who makes a good potential FPL asset over this run of matches?

All of the stats used in this article are from Gameweek 19 onwards, when Arteta took charge of his first Arsenal match, unless otherwise stated.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

For much of Arteta’s tenure so far, Aubameyang has been mostly deployed out left. As a premium striker, this isn’t where we ideally want him to be playing.

However, for Aubameyang this role has suited him in terms of the job he is doing for Arsenal and FPL managers alike.

In the seven games that Aubameyang has played under Arteta, he has six attacking returns, thus showing that actually his positioning on the pitch isn’t having the negative impact on his returns which we feared it might.

The Gabon international has an xG of 2.84 and an xGI of 3.42 over the period studied, although obviously he also has a red card and a two-match suspension in that time.

When you compare Aubameyang and Sergio Aguero (£11.9m) over the last four Gameweeks, Aubameyang comes out on top in most of the key areas including goals, xA, goal involvement, shot accuracy as well as total BPS and baseline BPS.

Alongside the stats over the last four Gameweeks, Aubameyang also has the nicer set of fixtures and he is a full £1m cheaper than his Manchester City counterpart.

From Gameweek 29 onwards, Aubameyang seems like the striker that it is going to be the more appealing to own. He has already risen in price ahead of Gameweek 28 (when he blanks!) and I can see that trend continuing once this Friday’s deadline has passed and the fixture against West Ham in Gameweek 29 draws nearer.

Nicolas Pepe

When Nicolas Pepe (£9.2m) arrived at Arsenal we, as FPL managers, were all expecting big things.

With returns in only five matches between Gameweeks 1 and 25, however, he has somewhat underwhelmed.

Gameweek 26 seemed to signal a change, for both Pepe himself and Arsenal. Newcastle United played incredibly well for the first half but Arsenal’s dominance in the second half of a 4-0 win, coupled with Pepe’s 17-point haul, showed what the winger and Arsenal are capable of.

This, followed on by a win against Everton in Gameweek 27 alongside another assist for Pepe, has thrown him into the premium midfielder conversation.

Pepe now seems to have the confidence of his manager, having secured back-to-back starts, and has found his own confidence in himself. This makes him an interesting FPL option as well as a lovely differential, given that his ownership is just 3.5%. At a time when options in the premium midfield bracket are in short supply, Pepe, with the nice fixtures to come, might just offer a solution to our problems.

Pepe’s £9.2m price tag does put me off somewhat, simply because we are yet to see him deliver on a regular basis. However, given the fixtures and his differential ownership, I think he could be worth the transfer for the next few weeks, especially as he is easy to downgrade if his or Arsenal’s performances dry up again.

Bukayo Saka

When Sead Kolasinac (£5.2m) was forced off through injury on Sunday and Bukayo Saka (£4.5m) came on to replace him, we suddenly had another option for our cheap fifth midfielder spot.

Over the course of the season, there have been numerous players who have held that spot in many FPL teams – Leander Dendoncker (£4.4m) and Todd Cantwell (£4.8m) being two of the most popular options.

Fixtures, form and, in Dendoncker’s case, the desire for FPL managers to own other Wolves assets, have meant that there is definitely scope for a change.

With the way Saka has performed of late, it is even possible to view him as a fourth midfielder if you want to build a squad which contains the likes of Mohamed Salah (£12.8m), Sadio Mane (£12.4m) and Aubameyang etc.

Normally, Saka is the kind of ‘out of position’ player who we would avoid. Playing in defence for Arsenal, yet listed as a midfielder in FPL, means that he doesn’t benefit from the full four clean sheet points should Arsenal keep one.

However, his heatmap shows that he spends very little time in defence and the majority of games in attacking positions:

Saka now has three assists in the last five Gameweeks and, as a result of the injury to Kolasinac, he could now get a regular spot in the starting line-up, which at £4.5m and just 1.6% ownership, is music to the ears of FPL managers.

With only two attacking returns over the course of Gameweeks 1-25, we should remember that this form is new and thus may not be consistent.

He also may lose his starting position when Kolasinac is available again or when Kieran Tierney (£5.3m) returns from injury. However, at £4.5m, he is worth the place in our squads as he appears to be hitting form and getting a spot in the starting line-up at the right time for the nice run of fixtures that Arsenal are about to embark on.

Are there any other options?

There are other options in the Arsenal team for us as FPL managers, such as Mesut Ozil (£7.2m), Alexandre Lacazette (£9.3m) and Bernd Leno (£5.0m).

For me, their returns (or the starts, in Lacazette’s case) just aren’t consistently there and thus the likes of Saka, Pepe and Aubameyang are far better picks for your FPL teams.

Lacazette is struggling for game-time with the likes of Eddie Nketiah (£4.3m) and Gabriel Martinelli (£4.6m) striving for minutes and therefore it seems that there is only one Arsenal forward worth investing in at the moment.

Conclusion

Arsenal do seem to be finding form, consistency and the ability to grind out a result, as shown against Everton, at the right time for their lovely run of fixtures.

Looking at the upcoming matches, recent results and individual form, Arsenal seem to be a really good investment opportunity right now.

With Arsenal now only four points behind Manchester United in fifth, it is all to play for in terms of UEFA Champions League qualification.

When an individual player has form, fixtures and motivation, I buy. The Gunners have all of those things and therefore maybe just one Arsenal asset isn’t enough.

Ahead of Gameweek 29, I’ll be bringing in Aubameyang, either in a swap with Roberto Firmino (£9.7m) to allow the Liverpool defensive double-up or to replace Jamie Vardy (£9.7m) if he blanks again against Norwich City on Friday.

However, Saka looks too good an opportunity to turn down, so I might line up a Cantwell to Saka transfer to give me an Arsenal double-up ahead of this favourable fixture run.


Sam Bonfield is a member of our Pro Pundits initiative, a team of Fantasy managers here to bring you regular advice and updates on their teams. Sam has served up two top 30k finishes in the last two seasons and is currently inside the top 1k in the world.

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1,673 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Would you field an eleven which includes Traoré or take a hit to do Firmino and Lundstram to Calvert-Lewis and Gomez? Two transfers I’m planning on doing next week anyway. It gives me an extra playing player this week. Can’t just do a straight Lundstram to Gomez because I already have three Liverpool.

    These moves also free up funds for Ings to Aubameyang for next week too, if people need the reasoning for them.

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

      *Calvert-Lewin

      Bloody autocorrect.

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

      I wouldn't take the hit

  2. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    McCarthy (NEW)
    DCL (che)
    Egan (NOR)
    Saiss (BHA)

    Should I do BB29 or wait for the DGW?

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

      wait for DGW imo

    2. michudagawd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      29 imo. I BBed the gameweek just gone and got 26 points from it.

  3. Josh S
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    McCarthy
    TAA - VVD - Stephens - Lascelles
    Salah (c) - Mooy - Traore
    Kun - Jimi - Ings

    Hendo - Stevens - Grealish - KDB

    Kun + Traore + Grealish > Vardy + Fernandes + Barnes for a -4

    or

    Kun + Traore/Grealish > Vardy + Fernandes/Barnes for free?

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

    Which scores more:

    A) Williams (eve)
    B) H.Barnes (nor) -4

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

      Tough one. Both of them may not even play or come on as subs. Play it safe and avoid the -4

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

      Bout the same for me.
      1 and 5.

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

      Williams might play if OGS deploys is usual away tactic shape when playing tougher opposition.

  5. Le Bluff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Utd line up predictions?

    DDG
    Bailly / Maguire / Shaw
    AWB / Matic / Fred / B Williams
    Fernandes
    Greenwood / James

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No mctominay?

      Their MVP before his injury and scored on return last night

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

        I did consider him but not sure if OGS will start him twice in 4 days after just returning from injury?

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

          Good point
          But OGS loves to runs his player down

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

            He was subbed on 72 minutes last night so might be in line for a start again. FA Cup and Manc derby next week though so surely he'll try and manage his minutes.

    2. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I do think it would be McTom+Fred.
      Anyway the difference between Matic and McTom is meaningless in FPL terms.

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

      You're probably right.
      Bruno might play false 9

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

        That's if Ighalo doesn't start*
        I think he should start though

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

          Is martial out ?!

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

            No definite, but has to be considered very likely as out.

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

              Should i transfer him out or adama instead and for perez or Bruno ?

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

            No idea
            Sorry mate

      2. Le Bluff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, think he'll be given freedom to roam.

        Feel that Utd will want to counter Everton's threats from the wings with Rich / Sidibe / Digne (if back from injury), and try and put pace in the wide areas with James and Greenwood counter attacking.

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

          That's the only tactic in which OGS team does best 😀

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

    This gameweek starts in Feb and ends in March. Do Sunday's games count in feb or mar for the monthly totals?

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

      I would also like to know the answer to this

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

      Pretty sure it all counts as February.

    3. The Darkest Knight
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      So, are you in the race to win manager of the month?

      1. DF
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        not quite. but yeas in my national league.

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

      I always thought it was based on the date the gameweek starts.

    5. Brimble82
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Feb. It’s under the ‘Help’ tab
      Go to ‘Help’ > ‘Rules’ then scroll to ‘Leagues’

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/help/rules

      1. DF
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        ta. cheers.

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

    Pope
    TAA Boly Stephens Robbo
    Traoré Salah (c) Martial*
    Ayew Ings Jimenez

    Blankety blankers on the bench.

    1 FT, 3.3 itb.

    Martial to Fernandes a no-brainer? Really regret going for Two Gloves over Bruno last week.

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

      Half the game is luck, nothing you can do about that.

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

        You think I should get Fernandes now?

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

          Yes. Would rather get on Bruno now than when Utd's fixtures turn in a few weeks, by which time he'll cost the same as KDB.

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

    Im a little worried that Leicester will play 532 for some games. Im considering bringing in Barnes and Perez for Martial and Traore. More safe/better to bring in Maddison for one of the slots?

    1. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Only for the tougher games will they play a 3-5-2, which the next few are certainly or not. Plus Ndidi may be back imminently.

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

      Look at who they have played a back 5 against so far this season and compare it to who they will be playing over the next few GWs.

    3. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Today we might get early team news so that might put the worries away

  9. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Lascelles 2 goals and a CS too much to ask?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      😀

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

      If you are going to be asking for stuff, may as well go big and ask for a hattie

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

      Dream bigger (Fernandez in my case).

    4. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Would be a dream tbh... though I do also have Taylor

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

      He is due!!

  10. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is Fernandes the safe, boring Martial replacement? Any others better? 1FT 0.6 ITB (assuming Martial gotta go with my squad)

    McCarthy
    TAA Lascelles Taylor Boly
    Salah Mane Martial**
    Vardy Ings DCL
    //Martin Hayden Rico KDB//

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

      I would just save and keep 2 frees for next week in case of DGW. I think man united might struggle the next 3 league games.

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, that is tempting yeah. And play Martial but Hayden/Rico first sub?

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

          Yeah Hayden

      2. Shakshuka
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yup I'd save as well. The difference between Martial and Bruno isn't as big as the community makes it out to be and doesn't sound like Tony will be out for long at all. I'd have Rico ahead of Hayden.

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

      Bruno "essential" - might be my red tinted specs, but Utd looking a different team.

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers for reply - not agree with Qaiss though? Everton 2nd in the league since Ancelotti came. Then City, Spurs, Blades

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

          Apart from City (who will probably smash us again at OT) not much to worry about.
          Even Everton will be expected to go for it at Goodison and that would absolutely suit Utd.

    3. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      The other option would be Rich

  11. Shakshuka
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Can I scrape through with saving a xfer here? 1.9 banked.
    Quite a few questionmarks but 2 FT for next GW seem really valuable with a lot more clarity.

    Guaita
    TAA VVD Rico Holgate
    Salah Traore Bruno
    Jimmy Vardy Ings

    Martin Hanley Dendonkey KDB*

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      You most definitely can. Help above? Should I take the gamble on Martial/sub this week in order to have 2FT, or ditch

      1. Shakshuka
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Replied 🙂

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

      Save

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

      Great, thanks dudes!

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

    Traore and grealish > Bruno and Maddison for a hit?

    Salah kdb grealish traore dendo
    Firmino jiminez ings

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

      Yep. Prefer Barnes though.

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

        Really? Is he nailed though? Maddison seems to be a safer bet mate

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Maddison safer

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

            Cheers

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

          Started 6 in a row before City and even came on at half-time in that one.
          Early kick-off so if you can hold your nerve till the last minute, should know if he starting tonight at least.

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

            Good about, cheers

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Grealish > Barnes, No hit necessary

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

        Rico is my 11th player, hit might be worth it

  13. andre_c
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Need lots of help here. Injuries and blanks flooding my team. Any ideas

    Hendo, Button
    TAA, Lascelles, Stevens, Rico, Kelly
    Salah, KDB, Martial, Traore, Cantwell
    Vardy, Firmino, Ings

    2FT, 0.3ITB

    Cheers

  14. Henning
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    4.1 m 0 ft GTG?

    Ryan

    TAA VvD Boly

    Salah Traore Perez Fernandes

    Vardy Ings DCL

    Button Stephens KDB Lundstram

  15. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    So now with Martial injury things changed. Was all set not to use ft and then do it next week with Grealish out. Now I have to change plans.

    Problem is that I don't have clear idea who to bring in. So Martial&Grealish out fow who? Have exactly 15m for two mids.

    Ramsdale
    TAA Taylor Cathart
    Salah(C) Dendo Martial*
    Firmino Vardy Ings

    Martin KdB* Grealish* Egan*

    1ft, 0.7itb

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

      It's not clear Martial will miss out on Sunday....

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

    With the amount of transfer problems right now for the ones still to wildcard, I really don't think priority will be bringing in Arsenal assets ...

  17. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Good day fellas ! Any changes here? Martial > Maddison maybe?

    Ryan (absolutely goes for Patricio next week)
    Trent, Lascelles, Soyoncu,Stephens
    Salah, Mane, Martial*
    Ings, Vardy, Dcl

    Button, Williams, Hayden, KDB
    0.0 itb, 1ft

    Leaning towards FH in GW31 so Maddison would be long-term, hoping that leicester starts scoring.
    Cheers! And happy friday

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Makes sense

  18. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Play Taylor or Traore? Have Pope and Jimmy

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Traore and hope for the best

  19. Hart-ake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which one:

    a) Aguero to Vardy
    b)Traore to Mount/other mid
    c) Play Boly

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

    Considering playing FH now after taking a -8 XD Hate this game sometimes

  21. jamie1972
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best move?

    A) Ings > Vardy (-4)
    B) Traore > Bruno (free)
    C) Auba & Traore > Vardy & Bruno (-4)

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

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

      B if you can field a decent team without Vardy

      1. jamie1972
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah I've got XI out either way

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

    If there's a DGW in 29, I'm in a massive quandary. Currently only own Mahrez. The only way I could realistically get KDB and Auba into my team would be to take out Vardy (AVL) and Mane (BOU) who could both easily haul in those games. Plus, I've got an eye on BGW31 with no wildcard so I don't want to take Mane out if Liverpool get knocked out of the cup.

    I think I'll find a way to upgrade Mahrez to KDB to cover that ownership, and that will be my only DGWer which sounds mad as I usually attack the doubles but there's some great SGW fixtures too.

    1. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Exactly. Just KdB for me too.

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

      That's why we need to pray that there is no DGW29

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

      Pretty much in the same position as you. Would have to sell Salah/Mane & Vardy to accommodate KDB & Auba but those fixtures for Leicester & Pool are too good and the moves could easily backfire.

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

      I hope there's a DGW

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

      Glad there's others on the same page!

    6. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      yep, would be an absolute nightmare.

    7. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I would love a DGW29 .....I still can't understand why over 200,000 transferred KDB out ........fools I tell you fools !!!!

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

      I have Auba sitting on the bench but no city, Just got Vardy in for Kun ( part of a -8).
      this means if there is a double i need to take a -4 to get KDB in which will involve getting rid of Vardy/Salah/Rich/Bruno so not keen at all!

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

      I have Mahrez and KDB without a transfer yet so bring it on...

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

        So you have rotation risk players. And I bet you’re lacking great SGW options in Mane/Salah and Vardy

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

      I agree.
      KDB would be the only one for me. Which annoys me.

      I’d love to get Auba in also

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

    Do you think Brandon williams starts on sunday?

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

      I doubt he plays to be honest.

    2. Cahill
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      yes, would be very sure he does

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Why , Shaw appears ahead in pecking order, no? Guess it depends if whether playing with wingbacks also

  24. slove
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A) Start Traore and Martial and hope one of them plays as I only have one player on the bench
    B) Take a -4 to move Grealish out for Barnes to guarantee a full XI play
    C) Take a -8 to swap Martial and Grealish to Fernandes and Barnes

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

      B is probably the safest best.
      Do C to join the dark side

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

        What perks does the dark side have?

  25. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Mccarthy
    TAA VVD Lascelles Bertrand
    Salah Cantwell Barnes Traore
    Ings Jiminez

    (Henderson, Stevens, KDB, Auba)

    1FT and 0.7ITB

    Any suggestions, or save FT for GW29? Have 11 playing this GW, No WC so FT's will come in handy.

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

    Thoughts ideas on these 2 options.

    Have to take a hit this week to field a keeper.

    *Button/Henderson
    Soy/TAA/VVD/Kelly/Lord
    Mane/Maddison/*KDB/Traore/Cantwell
    Ings/Jimenez/*Aubameyang

    0.1 ITB, 1FT

    20k overall, Top in main ML (50 points ahead) and 2nd in another (50 points behind).

    Feel my team needs some work. Traore and Lord now looking very Vulnerable.

    WC planned once we know what GW31 holds. FH still available.

    A) KDB to Fernandes and Button to Pope (-4)
    B) Aubameyang to Vardy and Button to Pope (-4).
    C) Henderson to pope
    D) A/B option with fielding a keeper!

    TIA

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

    Maddison to outscore both Barnes and Pérez and ruin all the plans?

    1. jamie1972
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Unlikely, based on his recent form. Unless he's on a dead ball he's barely involved at all (where it matters at least)

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

      Always a possibility if he bangs in a free kick or long range effort, unlikely though as he has been playing much deeper than the two mentioned.

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

      I'm thinking they will set up like they did for Southampton and that worked out quite well...

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

        So Barnes over Pérez?

  28. Sewell36
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Anything Toon fans on here think Hayden will be recalled this week?

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

      Rafa the Gaffer does and I hope he is right.

  29. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Martial to Maddison a dumb move?

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

      Prefer Barnes, but if Tony's not fit, why not.

  30. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    3rd Liverpool spot: Robertson or Mane?

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

      Mané

    2. Cahill
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      its all about the mane mane mane

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

      Bobertson