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Aubameyang has work to do at Man City after West Ham blank

Arsenal 1-0 West Ham United

  • Goals: Alexandre Lacazette (£9.3m)
  • Assists: Mesut Özil (£7.2m)
  • Bonus Points: Bernd Leno x3 (£5.0m), Lacazette x2, David Luiz x1 (£5.7m)

West Ham contrived to lose a match they really could have won as Arsenal’s most popular double Gameweek picks blanked.

David Moyes’ side should have secured at least a point from their trip to The Emirates, out-shooting their hosts 14 to nine and hitting the target six times to Arsenal’s two.

But the Hammers found home keeper Bernd Leno (£5.0m) in fine form, the German making six saves on his way to the maximum bonus point award and his first double-digit haul of the season.

Leno now has three clean sheets from his last four starts and five since Mikel Arteta took over as coach in Gameweek 21. He’d managed just two all season before that – a clear sign that Arsenal’s defensive assets are finally well worth a look.

David Luiz (£5.7m) joined Leno in the bonus point mix, but neither player is owned by more than 5.5% of FPL managers.

Indeed, only Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.1m and 27.8%) enjoys double-figure ownership, and the striker was the second-most captained player of Gameweek 29, with 1.1 million managers handing him the armband.

The Gabon international promptly blanked against the Hammers, managing just one off-target effort in a limp display, although that lack of attacking bite was the story of the day for all of the Gunners’ assets.

Their winning goal came from substitute Alexandre Lacazette (£9.3m), who scored from close range courtesy of an assist from Mesut Özil (£7.2m). The strike was initially ruled out for offside, only for VAR to overturn the decision after a lengthy delay.

It was the Frenchman’s second goal in three Gameweeks. He’s also provided an assist in that time, which is excellent work seeing as he’s been given just 36 minutes of action and didn’t feature at all last time out.

Özil, meanwhile, has started all three of those Gameweeks and has a goal and an assist to show for his work.

Neither player, however, is exactly popular in FPL, with Lacazette owned by 2.1% and the German just 1.5%.

West Ham assets are also flying under the radar, although they have the lack of double matches in this Gameweek to explain their current shortage of owners.

Their fixtures are also another strong reason for that, with Wolves, Spurs and Chelsea to come over the next three Gameweeks, even if that Tottenham match is one of only four taking place in Gameweek 31.

But the Hammers’ recent form is not so bad, involving an unlucky loss to Liverpool, an emphatic victory over Southampton and now this near-miss at Arsenal.

Michail Antonio (£6.9m) was the stand-out performer against Southampton, with a goal and an assist, but he fluffed his lines today, missing good chances either side of half-time and conspiring with Sebastien Haller (£6.8m) to blow another excellent opportunity as West Ham’s swift counter-attacks troubled Arsenal throughout the match.

That didn’t stop Moyes singing Antonio’s praises.

“He gives us so much and offers us so much. He has improved, his fitness levels are up, his game is improving.” – David Moyes

Haller forced Leno into one fine save and the keeper did even better to divert an early Jarrod Bowen (£6.5m) onto the post.

The goal aside, Arsenal’s efforts were much more sporadic, with the best effort a Sokratis Papastathopoulos (£4.8m) header, from an Aubameyang cross, that came off the bar.

Small wonder that Moyes was happier with the display than the result.

“I told them they played really well. We did against Liverpool and Southampton, but it’s only three points from three games. I’d rather play not so well and win the game, but you couldn’t fault the players.” – David Moyes

It will take more than that – and the shift to kinder fixtures that occurs in Gameweek 33 – to tempt Fantasy managers into investment in West Ham players bar, presumably, a Free Hit selection for Gameweek 31.

Antonio would surely feature for many in that scenario, with Haller, the lively Bowen and Pablo Fornals (£6.0m), who topped the attempts chart at Arsenal with four, also worth a look.

Midfielder Robert Snodgrass (£5.3m) is another that might be considered, although he’s not started a match since Gameweek 27.

A defence that hasn’t kept a clean sheet for nine matches is considerably less appealing, however.

The Gunners still have a second match, against Manchester City, to bring in some points for those who took a punt on their stars this week.

But a blank Gameweek 31 means further interest in their players is unlikely to kick until they’re back in action, against Norwich, at the start of April.

Arsenal under Arteta are clearly heading in the right direction. They’ve lost just once in the league since he took over and their defensive improvement, as mentioned, is there for all to see and invest in, with today’s debutant, Pablo Mari (£4.8m), a relatively cheap option should he now hold down a regular place.

The coach was keen to talk up Mari after the match.

“He is doing well, he’s adapted really well – it is not an easy league and a central defender, in my opinion, to play in the Premier League is one of the toughest positions to play for any foreign player.” – Mikel Arteta

Attacking returns, beyond Aubameyang’s, are harder to predict, unless Lacazette is brought back into the starting XI.

Nicolas Pépé (£9.2m), who enjoyed a 133,614 surge in ownership for this week’s double, blanked against West Ham and remains a returner of big scores but many more blanks, while the budget charms of midfielder Bukayo Saka (£4.6m) are offset by his current role as left-back.

Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Saka, Mari, Luiz, Sokratis; Xhaka, Ceballos; Aubameyang, Özil (Bellerin 88′), Pépé (Nelson 69′); Nketiah (Lacazette 59′).

West Ham United XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Cresswell, Ogbonna, Diop, Ngakia; Noble (Soucek 81′), Rice; Antonio, Fornals (Anderson 87′), Bowen (Snodgrass 90′); Haller.

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  1. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Ryan
    TAA Stephens Doherty
    Salah KDB Barnes Bruno
    Auba Ings Jimenez
    Button Soy Holgate Dendo
    0.9itb 1ft

    70% likely to FH31 here. Any idea on what to do? Really I look at next week and the most desirable punt is Alonso. Obviously don't want to waste a FT before FH too.

    1. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Before a FH is the best time to 'waste' a transfer. Looking at Alonso myself depending on how Chelsea line up next game.

    2. manu4life99
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Surely you are 100% FH31 with that few gw31 starters

  2. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Are we likely to find out the dgw 34 fixtures before the sgart of GW 32?? (The week after iny break)

    Going heavy on 31 then wcing so depending i this

  3. kime67
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Stupid to get Lundstram back?

    1. fc_skrald
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Maybe - but I will likely get him in again.

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        He'll still be rotated.

        1. OverTinker
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          But he did well in last two games??

    2. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Depends on your reason for getting him back

  4. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Anyone considering a punt on Pukki? Surely Norwich will go for it in these next few games and I'm planning to FH31

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Missed one great chance against us yday, did nothing apart from that

    2. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Would recommend Ayew over him, better form/value right now

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        I'm stuck with your man Zaha. Is he ever going to score again?

        1. Tasty Jerk
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          His overall game had been good, but that doesn't translate well to points in FPL so having a very quiet season in that respect, and always double/triple marked (just like yesterday), so no - would not expect many goals this season i am afraid 🙁

    3. kime67
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      theyre down already so not interested

  5. fc_skrald
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Think I will use the free hit in gw31 so my two free transfers must be used or wasted. Any suggestions for what to do? Get Lundstram back in for his doubles maybe?

    McCarthy
    TAA, Alonso, Doherty, Aurier
    Salah, KDB, Grealish
    Ings, Jiménez, Aubameyang

    Martin, Cantwell, Hayden, Lascelles
    2 FT, 2,0 million in the bank

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Lund will still be rotated. I'd get rid of Grealish for someone

      1. fc_skrald
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Yes, I fear this...

    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Still have your Bench Boost? Maybe upgrade Martin for a keeper with a double later in the season.

      1. fc_skrald
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Thanks. Yes I have all chips except the triple captain. Henderson in for Martin could be one of the two transfers.

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Aurier and maybe Ings on the chopping block

      1. fc_skrald
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Yes you are right. I don't know why but I have ended up buying Aurier twice this season 🙂

  6. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Can't wait to go out of LMS and use my FH in 31 and WC in 32. Major changes and risks needed. Been sat at 300k for 10 weeks and on 21 with Mahrez (C), KDB and Bruno to go so will defo be eliminated.

    Do I need to find a template and differential balance? Finding it v tricky atm

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      How are you still in LMS if you are ranked 300k

      1. Fitzy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Maybe because it's only GW29?

      2. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        God knows haha

    2. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I'd get in som in for players others will avoid, like DCL/Richarlison and... that's about it really

    3. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      you need a template with a few differentials, I find that is the key to success.

      If chasing you can then maybe risk it with a differential captain too. But if you score above the average most weeks you will climb the ranks pretty fast.

      1. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        100% agreed

    4. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I want to stay in LMS and that's the only reason I am considering FH in 31.

  7. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    A) auba and sarr
    B) greenwood (bench) and mane

  8. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Odd one. Best keeper max 4.5?
    With doubles I wondered if Reina was nailed until the end. Would not use every week

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Depends on your chip strategy imo

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Fh31 37bb and wc between

        1. Jullepuu
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          Krul has a decent chance of a double in gw 34. McCarthy is very likely to have a double in gw37. Reina is likely to have a double before gw37. If you wildcard after gw 34 I would choose Krul but if you wildcard before that it's really hard to say anything

  9. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Is it worth -4 to turn Dendo into Jota?

    1. ragonian
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Who else is in the trade?

      1. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Ings, Dendo to Jota, cheapie

        Already have Jimmy, Doherty so need to sell Dendo

    2. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I will decide this after next gw

  10. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Morning guys.........
    Bench two. ??
    A, Lascelles (h) SHU
    B, Stephens (a) NOR
    C, Saka, ( a) Brighton
    D, Cantwell (h) SOU

  11. Lukakuna
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Hypothetical question:

    Let's say you haven't captained Auba and you came down with a massive flu. This afternoon you find yourself in an elevator with Pierre, would you cough on him?

    1. EffPeeEll
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Coronavirus isn't something to be sniffed at .

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      No because it takes 5 days for symptoms to be seen

      1. Lukakuna
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Correct answer

  12. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Are Traore owners holding? I know some have said keep for GW31 but the reality is that he won't start an easier game at home to Bournemouth and is taking up a valuable Wolves spot.

    I'm thinking of Traore, Williams & Auba > Sarr, Doherty & Jota over the next two weeks. Thoughts?

    Guaita
    TAA / Robbo / Webster / Kiko
    Salah / KDB / Barnes /
    Auba / Jimi / Ings

    Button / Traore / Cantwell / Williams /

    1. manu4life99
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Owner here and I'm holding. I can afford to bench gw30 but think he is worth holding for gw30 rather than spend 4pts on another.

      Not a wolves fan but it seems clear his shoulder is causing an issue with game time and so maye this will be slightly better for gw31

      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        That's fair if you can bench him in 30 but for me, keeping him means I am deprived of either Doherty or Jota. I think they are both important for GW31. Bournemouth at home is plum.

        1. manu4life99
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          Agree both good picks but I dont think either are worth losing pts to tear your team up for.

          My team for gw31 (without hits) will be:

          Foster
          TAA Boly Tark
          Salah Mane Sarr Traor
          Jiminez

          Personally think that's enough but I'll probably being in Wood for Ings for a 4pt and field 10

          1. Jet5605
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 20 days ago

            You have a good side.
            I don't so much see it ripping my team apart as I need to offload Auba so that I can get the likes of Doherty, Bruno & Alonso.
            I think Brighton's defence is better than Bournemouth. Yesterday wasn't a disaster for me as I had Webster coming off the bench for Robbo.

        2. manu4life99
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          I'll also point out that Brighton at home was a plum fixture for wolves and look how that one turned out

  13. NoName
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Rant

    Couldn't remember what I sold Lord for so was curious as to how much I would lose to bring back. Asinine that they removed prices from transfer history. Was it that big of a burden on the system!?

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      It's annoying, but you can cross-reference the dates of the transfers with the dates on http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/Home/Events

      1. NoName
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Yeah, it's what I resort to. But, it's made even more annoying for us in different parts of the world. My transfer history has a local timestamp and have to cross-reference GMT price change times.

    2. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Try not to think about bad luck in the past. Focus your efforts on future strategy. Working yourself up over a bad beat will only lead you to making bad decisions and cause further damage. All you need to consider is, is Lundstram worth bringing in now at his current price. If he continues to start, the answer is almost certainly yes, but whether he will keep starting is the big question.

      1. NoName
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        I'm not focusing on a bad beat at all. Actually optimistic about bringing a player back after bg31 that I had since gw1. Just curious about the numbers as we are with so many others.

        1. fish&chips
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          Fair enough. Sorry for misinterpreting.

          1. NoName
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 20 days ago

            No worries at all, mate. Just seems an unnecessary change from the towers.

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      It's an extra step, but you can also go the player page (e.g. Transfers page) and in their GW History, it has their price at that GW (not exact days, mind).

      1. NoName
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        That last part is a factor. We jump on players if they're going to rise midweek and other times we wait for CL, cups, etc.

  14. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Guaita,*
    TAA*, Robbo*, Stevens, 
    Salah*, KDB, Maddison, Saka,
    Ings, Auba, Jimenez*

    4.0, Chilwell, Taylor*, Cantwell

    0.0 ITB, 0FT

    I'm torn between building for GW34 & using my FH in GW31 or taking a few hits over the next 3 weeks to put out a decent side (-12 to field a full 11).

    Any advice experts? (Still have FH, WC & BB)

    1. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Should be 1 FT sorry

    2. jimmyabs1987
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I’m in same boat, I think having the FH for the DGW could be super valuable and you can WC in 32 or 33 when we have visibility of fixtures

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Yeah I'm thinking the same. Kicking myself a bit because I brought Auba and saka in before this gameweek and I could have used them 2 transfers to prepare for GW31. hopefully they'll do something against city but I won't hold my breath

    3. jimmyabs1987
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Also don’t forget it’s -6 not -12 as those players you have would not get their 2 points anyway as they not playing

  15. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Should -8 be worth a shout to field 9 for the BGW31..?
    Plan is to use FH in 31, WC in 35/36 and BB for DGW37

    My -8 would probably be:

    OUT: McCarthy, KDB, Grealish, Vardy
    IN: Pope, Mane, Sarr, Jota

    Thoughts..?

    1. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      You're planning to FH in 31 though?

      1. LewanGOALski
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        FH in 34, sorry 😀

        1. Fitzy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          I'd do it, in reality it's only really a -4 anyway, every chance those players get that back

          1. LewanGOALski
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 20 days ago

            Yeah, true. Thx.
            I also feel I need to drop McCarthy as after the blank he faces: MCI, eve, mun by my WC so don’t expect much...

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Good quality players you are bringing in. Not so sure if its worth -8

      1. One Wheels Enough
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Trouble with loading up with 31 players id do you want them long term, it'll be 5 weeks before your WC...

  16. Burger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Any other Pope owners still fuming after that result yesterday?

    1. manu4life99
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Why?

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I am just sticking with Henderson and McCarthy as my 2nd.

    3. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Benched him so quite pleased

  17. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Which two strikers should I prioritise for BGW31 and long term?
    a. Deeney
    b. Wood
    c. Jimi

    1. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      CB

  18. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    All Auba non owners having their digs, could be many crocodile tears should KDB not make the starting 11 today. If he also does not make the bench then the fixture vs Arsenal could see Auba owners having some revenge.

    Karma.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      And if you have both?

      Also, KDBs auto-sub could be a CS. Plenty to go around yesterday.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Was not aimed at those who have both.

        If you have both you would not be having a dig plus you still could get Auba returns.

    2. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Think you have misunderstood the concept of crocodile tears

    3. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I own Auba and KDB, but ain't expecting much from Auba.

    4. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      KDB(c), Mane(vc), Cahill first sub. Wouldn't mind him sitting out the next couple.

  19. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Any news on KDB?

  20. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Which players worth getting from Spurs and West Ham for the blank?

    1. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      It will be a 1-1 or something so hard to call. If pressed, I’d say Alli and Antonio. Not the end of the world if you have none.

    2. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I would get Alli and Antonio, the best exposure to both of their attacks

      1. One Wheels Enough
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Would you want to keep any of them...

  21. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Heads up Henderson owners.

    Those thinking switching to Pope...

    Henderson will have a DGW. Pope won't.

    Yes GW31 can be used as an argument for Pope but not at -4.

    Plan properly 😉

    1. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      lots have WCs to switch back

    2. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      This is very true - but I believe one of them games will be vs United (his parent club) which he is unable to play in?

    3. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Henderson will have Utd as one of DGW games so it will be a SGW for him.

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        He didnt plan properly

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          My bad 😮

        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          Guess it is time to look for GK's who will both have a double for GW37.

          Thanks for clearing that up 😉

      2. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Damn, good point!

    4. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      but he cant play against united in that DGW 😉

    5. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      For those saying Henderson is ineligible against United, he's got 2 DGWs with the other one against Villa. We don't know yet which one will come first, but he will have a guaranteed DGW

      1. Lukakuna
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        this

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        People actually do need spoon feeding it seems

  22. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Good Morning everyone what would your GW 31 plans be here?

    Henderson McCarthy
    Lascelles TAA Boly B.Williams Cahill
    Mane Salah Bruno Traore Fleck
    Jiminez Auba Ings

    0ITB

    Thanks!

    1. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I would possibly free hit that team

      1. XABI 15
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        or actually just use some transfers and field a team of 8/9

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      If you have a WC take a few transfers to build for 31 with a hit if necessary but you don't need a full team. If you dont have a WC make transfers for dgw's and FH in 31

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        You see I was very foolish and played my FH and WC early!

        Only have Bench Boost left!

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          Then I'm afraid you have a problem. The more gw31 players you have the fewer dgw players you will have. I would stick with the Wolves and Liverpool players you have and plan more for the dgw's

          1. Champions League Varane
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 20 days ago

            I’m afraid you are right,thank you!

          2. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 20 days ago

            Good advice

  23. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    In preparation for BGW 31*

    (1FT) Ryan Button (0.1 ITB)
    Robertson* Egan Soyuncu
    Mane* Salah* Perez Maddison
    Aubameyang Ings Jimenez*
    Lascelles Saiss* Doncker*

    Soyuncu (wat) + Ings (nor) -> PvA* (bou) + Deeney* (LEI), for a hit makes sense??

  24. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    GAME WEEK 31

    The last TEMPTATION to throw away your FH and/or WC.

    Resist my friends, resist.

    😀

    1. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      WC in GW31 is just strange. FH will be the right thing for many though.

      1. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        True, FH is the one to be protected.

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      You cannot generalise like this, everyone's situation is different

    3. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I AM RESISTING

    4. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I will have 9 players. Easy to resist. WC already used tho.

    5. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I actually agree as I see very little upside to a 31 FH.

      If you have x3 Liverpool and x2 wolves already who else do you realistically want from those matches who you couldnt get with FT and maybe one hit in next 2 weeks. You are basically free hitting for those 2-4 extra players who wont really have a good fixture...

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        The benefit is in if you don’t want to own 3 x Liverpool and 3 x Wolves. Admittedly, both teams are playing well but maybe not how you would setup your team if there was no BGW.

        I took a risk and sold Mané for Sterling(c) for this DGW. Looks like a massive fail so far but it could easily have been a Mané blank like at Watford.

      2. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 20 days ago

        Agreed. I actually think people will have too many 31 players if that makes sense. The optimum number is probably 8/9 who you would want to keep going forward. Anything more will just end up using valuable transfers afterwards

        1. XABI 15
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 20 days ago

          spot on. I think the chips should be used to provide a big upside for that gameweek and it seems a free hit the upside is capped to 4 players max none of which would have that good fixtures.

  25. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Should I FH in GW31 or go with Webster, Traore & Auba > Doherty, Sarr & Jota for one hit over the next two weeks? Would give me 9 probable starters for 31

    Guaita
    TAA / Robbo / Webster / Kiko
    Salah / KDB / Barnes
    Auba / Ings / Jimi

    Button / Traore / Cantwell / Williams

  26. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Are these moves worth a -4?

    Bertrand & Traore > Saiss & Sarr

  27. XABI 15
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Current team for 31 looking llike this

    Pope
    TAA Boly Doherty Rico?
    Salah Mane Alli * Antonio* Sarr*
    Jimenez

    For one hit hoping to bring in the players with *

  28. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    I think I broke everyone on my wildcard. Sorry guys.

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      I had a similar logic on my WC this week.
      Brought in Jota, Doherty, Fernandes, Alonso, DCL, Auba.
      So far Auba & Jota have been broken, Doherty returned the default CS.
      Hoping Alonso, DCL, Fernandes & KDB can make up.
      Not sure what to expect from Auba, Saka & Leno away to MCI.

  29. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    More likely to concede?

    NEW home to SHU
    SOU away to NOR
    ?

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      SOU

    2. XABI 15
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      both could be 0-0s

    3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 20 days ago

      Sou all day

  30. CroatianHammer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 20 days ago

    Salah the most captained overall, which helps explain my ratings drop...
    Auba top captained by the Top10K, which explains how I closed the gap to that esteemed company.
    KdB returning in tonight's game would be massive, our kid.