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How to invest in Double Gameweek 29 without breaking your FPL team

Chaos is imminent.

The range of permutations and combinations of different strategies that are in play right now is quite a sight in the Fantasy Premier League eco-system.

Despite (previously) chipping away beautifully and finishing seasons strongly due to Blank and Double Gameweeks, I much prefer the simple part of analyzing the FPL pedigree of a player in the first part of the season compared to this chaos.

For me, judging a football player is much more fun than sitting with the fixture ticker and wondering how I can use my chips to get the optimum quantity and quality of players. But it is what it is and as one of my favourite characters from Game of Thrones, Petyr ‘Littlefinger’ Baelish rightly says:

“Chaos isn’t a pit. Chaos is a ladder and the climb is all there is.”

There is a definite opportunity here to make some strong gains and my thinking is that even if I don’t enjoy it, I must indulge. It still involves the basic principle of picking good FPL players, offers more upside than normal and once you can accept that this is how modern FPL works, you start to enjoy it. Personally, though, I try to find a good balance between the quantity and quality of players as it is rather foolish to just focus on one.

Keeping this in mind, I’m going to look at two things in particular in this article. I’m going to touch on a lot of important factors you need to consider while deciding your chip strategy. What I’ll try doing is lay down some foundations which might help make you arrive at a few decisions. Then I’m going to look at players on offer from Manchester City and Arsenal and let you know my thoughts about them.

DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 29 PLAYERS

Arsenal

MANCHESTER CITY

FPL Gameweek 17 team news and injury updates

When it comes to Manchester City, I’ve noticed that in general the community is not always keen on indulging in some ‘Pep-Roulette’. Personally I always fancy a flutter.

I’m always up for a roll of the dice and as my good friend from the boards FPL Rhinos says, ‘we don’t always get it right but when we do, the rank boosts are huge’. And why wouldn’t they be?

We’re talking about a team that has scored the most league goals this season and when it comes to offensive statistics, they’re considerably higher than second place for all the important stats (short and long term).

My analysis of Manchester City will be more subjective than the Arsenal analysis since all of us know about the statistics when it comes to the city assets.

The Citizens play Manchester United and Arsenal in this Double Gameweek and afterwards, they host Burnley in Gameweek 30 and Real Madrid. These four games all come inside a 10-day period so we could absolutely see a fair amount of rotation.

That said, if you’re not Free Hitting in Double Gameweek 29, I think the presumption is hoping for two out of three starts from the next three games for your Manchester City assets.

Even De Bruyne could part of that now we know that he has been dealing with a shoulder problem this week, so it will be important to pay close attention to Guardiola’s next press conference.

The big upside punt, in my opinion, is Raheem Sterling (£12.2m). He played the Carabao Cup final and was rested in the FA Cup game against Sheffield Wednesday so I think there is a high probability of him starting at least two out of the next three league games.

Despite Sterling’s obvious lack of form, I still rate him as a player and he will continue to get chances as a result of the team he plays for.

His effective ownership in the Top 10k will be very low so I think he’s a huge upside gamble that could pay off big time if you’re in the mood to roll the dice. Sterling is worth a captaincy shout if you’re chasing a huge total in your mini-league too.

His wing counter-part Riyad Mahrez (£8.4m) has looked dangerous every time I’ve seen him and is another high-upside punt for the Double Gameweek.

The former Leicester man did play in the FA Cup game against Sheffield Wednesday so the threat of rotation is probably higher for him than it is for Sterling, although that is purely my guess.

If De Bruyne is definitely out or not playing, Mahrez and Ilkay Gündogan (£5.2m) will likely share the corners and free-kicks, which is something to consider. Mahrez took a lot of them in the FA cup tie and at his price, I like him as a punt.

Another one that falls in the cheap-enabling-high-upside punt category that not many will go for and one that I’m considering is Phil Foden (£5.1m).

The youngster put in a man of the match performance in the EFL Cup final against Aston Villa and looked extremely threatening based on the eye-test.

Given what was said in the post-match press conference, I like the upside of this cheap punt because I think Foden has goals and assists in his locker. I also believe he could get the Burnley game at home in Gameweek 30 given most of the big-dogs will see a rest before all-important matches in the Champions League and FA Cup.

Aguero asking the question of non-owners as De Bruyne ticks over

When it comes to the strikers, I mentioned on my Twitter that Sergio Aguero (£11.9m) has an uncanny tendency of staying under the radar when it comes to a Double Gameweek.

Let’s not forget how overlooked he was last year before scoring a hat-trick against Arsenal in a Double Gameweek.

If De Bruyne is out, I would expect Aguero to be back on penalties and his goal scoring record and stats are known to everyone.

I completely understand why people don’t indulge though, given his price and rotation threat.

The good news here is that I already own him and I don’t think I’m going to sell. He’s scored two goals in the last two games and has looked his dangerous self.

At the back of my mind, I was hoping that Pep would play Aguero and Gabriel Jesus (£9.5m) together in one of the double Gameweek games but unfortunately, that happened in the FA Cup.

Either way, an assured 90 minutes of Aguero is more than enough in most cases and if I don’t end up getting a noteworthy Double Gameweek asset, I might just put the armband on him and see what happens.

Jesus played a blinder against Real Madrid in the away tie so I’m optimistic about an Aguero start in Gameweek 30 against Burnley at home.

The game suits his skill set more of playing in tight spaces in a game City will dominate in possession so I’m looking to captain him in Gameweek 30 as well.

Jesus is a nice punt as well and his ability to play on the wings increases his chances of getting minutes in my opinion. When he is on the pitch, his goals to minutes ratio is absolutely outstanding.

Amongst the defenders, apart from the nailed-on Ederson (£6.0m), I do like Nicolas Otamendi (£5.0m) as a pick.

Laporte is injured and Otamendi’s goal threat from set-pieces is well documented. The Argentinian is well worth a punt in my opinion.

Based on the structure of your team, I think it is well worth throwing one high-end Manchester City gamble in there and just see what happens. It all depends on your plans for the Chips, Blanks and Double Gameweeks though, so I’ll give you some insight into what I am thinking right now.

My Chip Strategy

Does early FPL team news really provide an advantage?

It is difficult to cover the various kinds of chip strategies in a single article since it is all very specific to your team. What I will do though is list a few important factors that could help you make a few decisions.

There are a lot of variables at play right now and there is no right or wrong strategy in my opinion.

Before you read about them, I suggest you read how the Gameweeks are going to look in the future here, have a look at what Neale wrote about chip strategy here and *then* have a read of my article.

While looking at how to use your chips, what I’ve seen a lot of people do is just look for opinion and read without actually sitting down with their own team. Take note of the fixtures, sit with a pen and paper and list down 2-3 options of your own. What you will learn after looking at two to three scenarios is what compromises you’re making and what you’re gaining in each scenario.

After that, you have to decide for yourself which one has the most gain for your team, because how different Fantasy managers see different Gameweeks is very subjective.

Some people might look at a Manchester City rotation-heavy Double Gameweek as poor Double Gameweek whereas some see it as a Double Gameweek with massive upside. Some might see Spurs vs West Ham as a fixture with a lot of goals while others might see it as a not so exciting fixture.

From what I understand, the concise and relevant information is this:

  • We could have 0 to 4 teams with a Double Gameweek in Gameweek 34. We could have a few Blanks or no Blanks in Gameweek 34. The rest will all obviously be single games.
  • We are likely to have a Monster Double Gameweek in Gameweek 37.
  • We could maybe have a triple Gameweek or another small Double Gameweek in the future (maybe for Sheffield United and Aston Villa).
  • The likelihood of the same team having a Double Gameweek in both Gameweek 34 and 37 is low.
  • We will find out a lot more about Gameweek 34 and Gameweek37 after Gameweek 31.

Do the opportunity cost Analysis

So many people are asking if they should Free Hit in Blank Gameweek 31 or save it for later. In such scenarios, what I recommend is to do an opportunity cost analysis. You need to weigh what you are gaining against what you may potentially gain in the future.

The way I look at it, most of us have three Liverpool players and anywhere between one to three Wolves players – and the two stand-out fixtures in Gameweek 31 are Liverpool vs Crystal Palace and Wolves vs Bournemouth. A lot of people own Nick Pope (£4.8m) as well.

If you can get six to eight of these players in Gameweek 31 for free then it might be worth saving the Free Hit for later.

Also note that if you are bringing additional players for non-playing players in Gameweek 31 for a hit, it is a two-point hit and not a four-point hit.

Now the analysis that you need to do here is make a potential Free Hit Gameweek 31 team and judge that the gain that you make getting three to six players out of Aurier, Alli, a goalkeeper, Antonio, Sarr (and not losing points in hits) is going to be bigger than the advantage you gain by Free Hitting in Gameweek 34, 37 or 38.

While doing the opportunity cost Analysis for transfers in Double Gameweek 29, it is worth noting that a lot of our Single Gameweek assets have really good fixtures and teams like Wolves, Watford and Liverpool have good fixtures in Gameweek 29 and Gameweek 31 so be careful before losing them depending on your plan.

Wolves have good fixtures till the end of the season and a really good run until Gameweek 32. This makes me think that buying them for a hit even this week is not a bad option as it gives a greater run of fixtures for them to repay it.

Arsenal have good fixtures until Gameweek 32 with the exception of a blank in Gameweek 31. They have Norwich at home in Gameweek 32, so buying them is not a bad idea at all.

What if I Wildcard now?

As mentioned on the most recent Scoutcast which you can see here, if you Wildcard now, there are a couple of ways in which you can approach this.

The now famously known Jarvish Strategy is a high-risk approach that could pay off. There are two approaches here. Go heavy on Gameweek 29 with four to six players, Get seven to 10 Blank Gameweek players so that way you attack both Gameweek 29 and 31 in one go. That leaves you with a Free Hit and a Bench Boost for Gameweek 34 and Gameweek 37.

But you should know that this will require a keen eye on Gameweek 37 fixture announcements and a fair amount of forward planning.

Also, you don’t need to be ultra-aggressive in Gameweek 29 or 31 but have fairly good teams for the same if you want to keep a keener eye on Gameweek 34 and 37. The balance here is for you to decide. What fixtures to anticipate can be found in the article here.

The opportunity cost analysis here is going aggressive in 29 and 31 at the cost of not having more information for Gameweek 34 and 37 (one of which you will have a Free Hit for).

Another inverse approach here is to Wildcard in Double Gameweek 29, Free Hit in 31 and load up on options that are likely to have a Double Gameweek in 34 and 37 through some predictive planning.

By the law of averages, players that blank in Gameweek 31 should have a Double Gameweek in the future. Thanks again to Jarvish from the FFS boards for this strategy.

If I don’t Wildcard now, when do I Wildcard?

If you’re not Wildcarding right now, the best time to Wildcard is post-Gameweek 31(either in 32/33 or 35/36 It depends on when you decide to play your Bench Boost and Free Hit chips).

I think you can decide when to Wildcard having more information in Gameweek 31 and then taking a call on when to play your Free Hit and Bench Boost chips. It is worth considering here that a lot of players could be irrelevant in Gameweek 37 depending on the ‘Beach’ or ‘Spartan’ status of their team so definitely keep an eye on that.

Is Gameweek 34 Navigable without a Free Hit?

If Gameweek 34 is going to be a small Double Gameweek and you want to Bench Boost in Gameweek 37, I think Gameweek 34 is fairly navigable with a Wildcard in Gameweek 32/33. It won’t be optimal but definitely navigable as you don’t always need to have a full quota of Double Gameweekers. If you Wildcard post-Gameweek 31 without a Free Hit, it’s worth looking at Gameweek 32-Gameweek 38 as a full block of fixtures based on which you will decide your team. Do note that you will have three free transfers to convert three Double Gameweeks from Gameweek 34 to Double Gameweekers in 37.

What if you don’t have a Wildcard?

If you’ve already used your Wildcard, I would look at making sure you have a decent captain in Gameweek 29, like Mohamed Salah (£12.8m). I’d also focus on Wolves and Liverpool players who have good fixtures right until Gameweek 32 and then take it from there once you have more information with regards to Gameweek 34 and Gameweek 37. Arsenal players who have good fixtures till Gameweek 32 with the exception of a blank in Gameweek 31 might be a good investment too. Might be worth getting a decent number in Gameweek 31 (six to nine players), then focusing on either Gameweek 34 or 37 with transfers and Free Hitting in the other Double Gameweek.

Is Free Hitting in Double Gameweek 29 a good idea?

If you are chasing and don’t have a good bunch of Single Gameweekers for 29 as well, Free Hitting in Gameweek 29 is not a bad idea at all. But for this to work, you need to have four or five players already in place for Gameweek 31. You then have two free transfers and a few hits to get more players in Gameweek 31. Then depending on your team and how post Gameweek 31 plays out, you can decide when to Wildcard.

What if Gameweek 34 is a Single Gameweek?

If Gameweek 34 is a single Gameweek and if you’ve not Free-Hitted earlier, it might be worth using the Free Hit in Gameweek 38 as it will be a good re-distribution of funds from Gameweek 37 and we could get some relevant information in the form of ‘beach teams’ vs ‘spartan teams’, likely starters and early team news.

I promised a shorter article last time around, but given the nature of the Gameweek, I’m hoping this is useful for you. Play your own game, don’t be too afraid of gambles or hits and enjoy the chaos! For those interested, I’m currently sitting at overall rank 1614. Thanks to my friends Jairzinho and AK for reviewing this article and to Marz and Heskibo from twitter for being a soundboard.

Good luck and hope you enjoyed this!

1,534 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    People bringing in Auba but what about Aguero? Do you think he will be rested in 1 of the games?

    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think he will get around 130mins

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        If so, ore than enough to o damage.

    2. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He's started the last 2 against Villa and Shef Wed so is due a benching

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        On the other hand didn't start the game vs Real Madrid.

  2. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Pope or McCarthy this GW?

  3. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Team almost all have great SGW fixtures. Roll FT?

    McCarthy (NEW)
    TAA VVD (BOU) Soyuncu (AVL)
    Fernandes (MCI) Salah (BOU) KDB (mun, ARS), Barnes (AVL)
    Jimenez (BRI) Ings (NEW) Vardy (AVL)

    Stevens (NOR) Kelly Romeu

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Roll play Stevens over Soy though!

    2. Pegboy
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Who would you captain? Salah?

      1. Jimbo-Jones
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yes Salah.
        Would usually captain a DGW but with KDB a doubt and the relative difficulty of the fixtures, I think Salah is a better choice.

  4. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Lascelles/Cahill?
    McCarthy/Henderson?
    Adama/Fleck?

    Please pick 1 each thank you

  5. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Go ahead with this transfers for -4?

    Mane, DCL > Jimenez, Pepe

    I dont have any Arsenal or Wolves, and tripled on Pool & LEI..and as a leader in my ML with high Vardy ownership, Vardy > Auba would be too much of a risk, not to mention double up with pepe

    1. Pegboy
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nah, Mane has a great fixture; Pepe not worth it. Also depends on your GW31 plan.

  6. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Does anyone actually believe Mane is a better option than Salah? 🙄

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not a better option and not the better player!

      Although,I have both

    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      They're almost the same... it all depends on how Klopp sets up his team

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        They aren’t the same.. look at their goals and assists records over the past 3 seasons

        1. Sgt Frank Drebin
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Exclude the Salah's crazy season and there isn't that much difference. Last year Salah started much better statswise but was underperforming and in the 2nd part of the season him and Mane were doing pretty similar. When you look at the stats this season they have pretty much the same non penalty xG per 90 minutes. In Salah's favour can count being on pens when Milner doesn't play tho. I still think it very much depends on how the team is set up. In other teams they probably wouldn't be scoring so many goals

    3. mad_beer ✅
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I've never read this from you before. 🙄

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Please provide evidence to the contrary

    4. Captain_Shirokov
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Mane is the better player.

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        His record doesn’t stack up. It doesn’t even come close to Salah’s

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

          Salah always seems to be the one who’s never subbed off though and is on penalties. If I had to choose one in my team, it would be Mane. But Salah is insanely underrated imo, especially that wonder season he had

    5. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yes but I'm not even going to debate this with an idiot like you.

  7. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Troare+Saiss to Douglas Luiz(bench player) + Doherty?

    1. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      for -4

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      no

  8. Bobby_Baggio
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all. Stuck on transfers for this week.

    Foster
    TAA - Saiss - Soy
    Salah - Bruno - Traore - KDB
    Vardy - Ings - Auba

    (McGovern) Taylor - Cantwell - Rico

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry 1FT + 0 itb

    2. One for All
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ings>Jota or get a Wolves defender

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cool I got Saiss you thinking double up?

        1. One for All
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I have triple Wolves but may double up on Watford attack for blank gw 31

    3. Citizenkane91
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I would consider KdB to Sterling, Ings to Nketiah if you plan to FH or ignore gw 31. If not, Ings to Jota or Deeney and Traore to Sarr could be worth a -4to fund the Traore upgrade and also give yourself 1 more gw of backing Wolves/WAT for a 3 gw stretch.

      1. Citizenkane91
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Due to EL between 29-31 for Wolves, Jota may risk reduced minutes in the second half, so Deeney may be a safer bet in that regard. They can pull Jota off early with Neto or Podence. Hard to say if the Wolves fixtures are actually better than Watford's as well, given Wolves slightly inverse history of under/overperformance versus weaker/stronger sides respectively. The worse sides also have relegation incentives to fight until they drop, pretty much. I like cry and but for Watford in that regard, great games to get something out of.

  9. One for All
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    -4 Kdb>Bruno

    A dumb move?

    1. One for All
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Will wait for more news on the injury before making a decision.

    2. Citizenkane91
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I'm waiting on KdB news. May do KdB to Mahrez, Trossard to Pepe or KdB Sterling/Mahrez, Trossard to Sarr if the indications of starts for gw 29 drop. I think Sterling has the best chance for 29gw minutes if KdB is out, Mahrez for gw30.

      1. One for All
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cool Mahrez is a good shout

  10. Rossendale Rover
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Depending on how your team is setup and what chips you have available, looks like now is the right time to wildcard loading up on the double 29 and getting in at least 8 players that play for GW 31. The other gas can be covered by good planning and freehit/BB chip. GW 34 may only have one or 2 doubles so we may end up saving our best chip for 37. Lets get the value out of a wildcard now. Right, I can relax now.

    1. Rossendale Rover
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      *games

      1. mad_beer ✅
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Not many people know where Rossendale is. Funny to see it on here.

        1. Rossendale Rover
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Ha ha, I’m from there but travelled away, which is probably why I decided to my scout name. Was also the name of the bus pass to get you free unlimited travel around the valley, much like a wildcard I guess!

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Leaning towards this. What would your WC look like?

      1. Rossendale Rover
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Pope/Henderson
        Doherty/Stevens/Arnold/Bardsley/gomez
        Salah/de bruyne/saka/Foden/doncoure
        Jota/jimenez/aubema

        Obviously there’s a punt on Foden as I believe he will play more following recent comments and I’ve left myself two weeks to do two transfers, subbing out Foden and one other for a spurs player and whoever else crops up. I may take de bruyne out for sterling if there’s a hint he doesn’t play

    3. Soto Ayam
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      In theroy it's good. If it wasn't man city you could "load up" on them, so that leaves arsenal, who's assets are far from spectacular. I just did the -4 to bring auba and save my wildcard for later. good luck to ya and I hope it proves to be an inspired move.

      1. Rossendale Rover
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        It does depend on your team and what chips you have left. But I want to act on what I know which is dgw 29 and blank 31 and not wait longer for news which may not be as good as what we hope, especially if only two teams have a double in 34. I would have enjoyed 5 game weeks of having the right team by then and I can prepare for dgw 37. Well that’s the baldrick shaped plan....

        1. Soto Ayam
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          It's smart to plan on what you know rather than gamble on what you don't. Good luck and I hope it works out for.

  11. Prison Mike
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Who to start?

    A) O’Connell (NOR)

    B) Stephens (NEW)

    Option A would mean double SHU defence...

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

  12. Citizenkane91
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on what to do here?

    Henderson (Pope)
    TAA Robertson Alonso Doherty Reece
    Salah KdB Barnes Grealish (Trossard)
    Ings Jimenez (DCL)

  13. FPLord
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Last decision on WC:
    A. Aguero, Hayden, Doherty
    B. Jimenez, KDB, Saiss

    1. Kuzser
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      b, but ideally fit Doherty in

    2. Citizenkane91
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Jimenez Mahrez Doherty

  14. Peter Ouch
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Who's starting this week.

    Stevens or H.Barnes?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Barnes

  15. rokonto
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    When do we hear from Pep?

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      13:30

  16. Kasper the ghost keeper
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    What are Mane and Salah owners doing with regards Aubamayang? Planning on no FH in 31 so I'm leaning towards going no Aubamayang as it involves one hit to get in and one hit to take out. Thoughts?

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Would easily lose Mane to get Aubameyang even for a -4. Mane 0-2 points and Auba the best captaincy shout this GW

      1. Kasper the ghost keeper
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        In what world is Mane a banker to get between 0-2 points at home to Bournemouth? Good point about the captaincy could make the hits worth it. Like Salah as a captaincy option this week though

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          He could be rested (80% likelihood imo) after playing in the FA Cup whilst the important lads rested then, so that’s 0-1 points with a cameo and even if he does start I don’t expect him to do much 😆

          1. Kasper the ghost keeper
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Once I saw "80% likelihood" I gave up on this conversation.

    2. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      What's your strikeforce? I'm in the scenario you describe and could get Auba in for a hit, but my front 3 have BRI & NEW this GW so not sure if it's worth it, even with the extra game.

      1. Kasper the ghost keeper
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        My front line is Wood, Ings and Jiminez. If I didn't get Aubamayang I'd got Ings -> Jota to prepare for 31

    3. El Presidente
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Have all of them

    4. mad_beer ✅
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      If I had both I would stick unless I could find another way to get him in.

    5. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Earlier this season would probably keep both for such good fixture but recent LFC form worries me a lot. Also teams such as Bournemouth fighting for staying up can be unpredictable. Imho easy Liverpool win isn't as sure anymore...

    6. Soto Ayam
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Kept both this week and transferred kdb for doucourre, to enable Ings to auba. In a couple of weeks I'll trade mane for Antonio, then go double pool defence. Probably vvd to add to taa. Can see LFC keeping games tight to ensure thet secure that title. But thats only my opinion

  17. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    sneaky early kick off the watch out for this gameweek guys 🙂

  18. BNMC
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Who's the best keeper to own for these next 2 weeks before ditching for Pope in 31 - or should I just get Pope now and bite the bullet for these 2 tough fixtures?

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Hendo has 2 decent fixtures but they've been doing that annoying thing of conceding a single goal recently.

  19. andres
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Best WC team for this dgw?

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      The one that scores the most points. Go on, have an attempt at a squad rather than getting spoon fed like a filthy casual

      1. andres
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cant decide if go all in or 3-4 players ars/city

    2. mad_beer ✅
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Bit of a lazy question.

      1. andres
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Indeed, it is Friday 🙂

  20. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    GTG?

    Lascelles over Cahill?

    Henderson
    Cahill TAA Boly
    Salah Bruno Fleck Mané
    Jiminez Ings Auba.

    Bench:McCarthy,Adama,Lascelles,B.Williams.

    1. Rhodes your boat
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Gtg

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thank you 🙂

  21. Riders of Yohan
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Appreciate some help!

    2FT, $2.1ITB

    Hendo
    TAA, kelly, Saiss
    Salah, mane, kdb, traore, cantwell
    Vardy, Jimmy

    Button. Target, holgate, Greenwood

  22. Daghe Munegu
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    What would you do with 1ft and 0.6 itb ?

    Keeping FH for gw 37

    Mccarthy
    Robbo Taa Boly
    Salah KDB Maddison Perez
    Vardy Ings Jimenez

    Button Traore Rico Reid

  23. Strchld
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    I could do Vardy to Auba for free, nyt then its one less for BGW31 and no Doherty. Is it worth it? I think no.
    Hopefully Vardy can match Aubas points.

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I did it... you might be right it mightn't be worth but seems mad not taking the chance

      1. Strchld
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I would do it if it still could afford to get Doherty, but no. Time tells.

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          my plans is a -4 between now & 31 & I'll have 8 (I think) of the better players

  24. Malkmus
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A'noon all, what to do with this lot? Already done a FT to get in saiss. I'm thinking it's not worth a -4 for any more GW29 dgwers? I can only do Vardy to Auba with -8.

    McCarthy
    TTA - O'Connell - Saiss
    KDB (c) - Maddison - Mane - Salah
    Ings - Vardy - DCL

    Subs - Kiko, Fernandez, dendonk

    Cheers

  25. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    GW 29:
    Perez > Pepe(C) (have Aguero aswell)

    GW 30: hold a transfer

    GW 31: 2 FT- 0.1 ITB if do all these moves so could be priced out. (-8)
    Aguero > Jiménez
    Ings > Jota
    McCarthy > Pope
    Richarlison > Mane

    Pope
    TAA Doherty
    Salah Mane
    Jiménez Jota

    Is this enough to warrant not playing FH 31 and using it in 37?

  26. fplfansss
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Gtg?

    Mc Carthy
    TAA, Soy, Saiss, PVA
    Salah, KDB, Mount
    Auba, Ings, Jimenez

    Subs: Pope, Grealish, Cantwell, Lascelles

    1. Rhodes your boat
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Gtg, like it! Captain?

  27. Rhodes your boat
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Are we gtg? 0ft 0.0itb

    Guiata
    Taa soy Egan Cathcart
    Salah mane kdb
    Auba(c) jimi ings

    Button taylor hayden dendo

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      have at it! GL

  28. Mikha In A Tutu
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Traore to Saka and Vardy to Auba worth it for a -4?

    1. Energetics
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      These were my exact moves at start of week and then went one step further and played wildcard.

    2. fakelund
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Considering the same...

    3. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Sounds right

  29. Eddie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Pep presser due?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      1.30 per tweets

      1. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Wow I'm blind, thank you.

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          haha no bother, I tried to copy/paste it but it was long as feck

  30. @fpl_phenom
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Henderson
    Trent Gomez Doherty
    Salah Saka** KDB** Bruno
    Aubamayang** Jimenez Ings
    -------------------------------------
    McCarthy Barnes Egan Lascelles

    Aubamayang Captain... GTG?

    1. _Ninja_
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good although Barnes haul could hurt.