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What is the best FPL chip strategy for Double Gameweek 30+ and beyond?

Fantasy Premier League managers must finalise their chip strategy very soon with the Double Gameweek 30+ deadline looming large.

This is likely to be the last bumper round of fixtures this season, so using a chip is about essential as it gets.

However, with plenty of disparity between each manager’s available chips and the next, it is important to identify which is the best one to use in each case.

This, in itself, is a little tricky. So much has happened since FPL was suspended that ‘Project Restart’ sort of feels like a new season of its own. After all, there is very little precedent to help us predict what might happen during this period in terms of results and performances.

With so much still at stake in the Premier League (relegation, European positions and to some extent the title) I do find myself like a kid outside a candy store waiting for it to open.

And, while I do want to improve my current overall ranking, the rest of the season is about enjoying the sport I love and FPL is just a means to accomplish that with the engagement it offers. The best way to do that is to make sure I get the chips done in the right order…

The Triple Captain

Mane, Abraham and Vardy injury updates ahead of FA Cup fourth round weekend

I’ll start with the Triple Captain as most of us used it in the Liverpool Double Gameweek on either Mohamed Salah (£12.7m) or Sadio Mané (£12.5m).

If you do still hold this chip, then there is a strong case for using it in Double Gameweek 30+, as it is likely to be (if no further postponements) the last Double Gameweek of the season. 

It would not be the worst idea to use it in a good single Gameweek fixture if one of the other below scenarios fits your strategy better though. You could always stick it on a player chasing the Golden Boot late on. The last set of matches each season do typically yield more goals, after all.

SCENARIO 1

  • Intact Chips: Wildcard, Bench Boost, Free Hit

Most people, including myself, held these chips before the coronavirus suspension, hoping to Free Hit in one of the Blank Gameweeks, Wildcard before the Doubles and Bench Boost in the biggest one. 

That has all gone out the window, unfortunately. There are likely to be no more Blank Gameweeks now, with the new fixture list accommodating the FA Cup games within the schedule. That would mean no more Double Gameweeks either. 

In my opinion, there is no better week to play the Bench Boost than Double Gameweek 30+. 

As the season wears on with games every two-three days, rotation, injuries and lineups are only going to get more unpredictable. 

You can use your unlimited transfers to load up on somewhere between eight and twelve Double Gameweek options as well as players with good single Gameweek fixtures and then Wildcard them out right away for Gameweek 31+ to set you up for the rest of the season. 

The Free Hit can also be a useful tool to have in your locker during this period. 

Games could still get postponed if we see teams forced to isolate due to a positive coronavirus test so with that in your back-pocket you effectively have a get out of jail free card. 

If all goes to plan, you can use the Free Hit in Gameweek 38+ for one last push, when teams are typically more likely to be free-scoring. 

There is an alternative though. If, like me, you were actively managing your team during the league’s suspension, you probably have a decent squad with the likes of Bruno Fernandes (£8.6m), Ismaila Sarr (£6.4m), Harvey Barnes (£6.2m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.8m) and Salah etc. 

You probably also have value tied up in these players and buying them back for the remainder will likely set you back a bit. 

So, you could consider a Free Hit but I’m not a big fan of this personally as it feels like squandering the opportunity to use it at a later point considering we’ve all got unlimited transfers. 

SCENARIO 2

One statistic to rule them all
  • Intact Chips: Bench Boost, Free Hit
  • Used Chips: Wildcard

There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic even if you’ve used your second Wildcard. 

In this scenario, you can Free Hit in Double Gameweek 30+ to optimise your team for the Doubles and then revert back to your old squad and you’ll have back the same heavy hitters you Wildcarded for without losing a large chunk of value. 

Someone using the strategy mentioned above is likely going to lose the likes of Alexander-Arnold to load up on Double Gameweek players and it will cost them at least £0.4m to buy them back, which could dampen their ability to maximise the value of their Gameweek 31+ their second Wildcard.

The obvious downside here is lack of an ideal deployment opportunity for the Bench Boost but given that lineups might be unpredictable for Double Gameweek 30+ it may be a blessing in disguise. 

Alternatively, if you want to keep your Free Hit in hand in case of any unforeseen postponements, you can follow a strategy similar to the one below…

SCENARIO 3

  • Chips Intact: Bench Boost
  • Chips Used: Wildcard, Free Hit

This scenario is a bit tricky but there are still gains to be made. 

Firstly, I would suggest buying fewer Double Gameweek players, maybe three or four rather than the eight or nine suggested above. 

That Sheffield United defensive triple-up might make sense on a Free Hit but given their remaining schedule, their options are going to be a burden long-term. 

Manchester City might also be a minefield in beyond the Double Gameweek, with the five substitutions rule and the options available to Pep Guardiola. 

There are plenty of good options with plum single Gameweek fixtures in the next round and who a great schedule long term, such as Wolves or Liverpool. Their assets stand a chance of outscoring the likes of Jack Grealish (£6.4m) both in the Double Gameweek and the rounds beyond it. 

So, in this scenario, I would still suggest using the Bench Boost straight-up even with limited Double Gameweek options. You will likely need that squad depth too. 

MY STRATEGY

I have put together a quick draft team for Double Gameweek 30+, with six attackers from Manchester City and Aston Villa, as well as three Sheffield United defenders. 

Arsenal have a very short turnaround between their two games, just 66 hours, and I don’t feel Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.1m) is worth the outlay. Their defence doesn’t really merit more investment than Bernd Leno (£5.0m) either. 

The single Gameweek players I fancy are Romain Saiss (£4.6m), Tammy Abraham (£7.5m), Jamaal Lascelles (£4.3m), Fernandes and Alexander-Arnold. The Newcastle centre-back is an interesting one for me, with a decent attacking threat at a budget price. 

Yes, Manchester City players might get reduced minutes but I rather have 90-120 minutes from their players than 180 from Arsenal. 

It felt great writing this piece after such a long time away and I hope you enjoyed reading it. Stay safe.

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1,079 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is Mahrez a good pick for the DGW?

    1. BigDaveSaves
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Who can be sure? He could play 15 mins or 150

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      He could be. Personally I'm going with Kun, KDB and Ederson so no room for Mahrez or Sterling.

    3. YoungPretender
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Hes as good a pick as any other City mid imo

      1. YoungPretender
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Bar KDB, who I assume you already have

    4. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      yes, just don't be surprised if he doesn't start one of the games

    5. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think with 5 subs you'll see him both come on and taken off over the two games. He's currently in my template team too.

  2. 1314
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    is there gonna be any price change before gw30 + ?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No.

  3. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Reliable links to Chilwell and now The Guardian are saying Chelsea want Havertz too.

    Abramovich taking absolute advantage this window it seems. Man City and Liverpool may get away with another season or two while Chelsea's rebuild gel, but they should be wary IMO.

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Havertz would be an absolutely massive signing but would have stiff competition.

      Would be surprised if we have the cash for both - perhaps Tagliafico and Havertz would be the more likely combo? (Still hesitant on if we're that serious in Havertz)

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Should go for Tagliafico over Chilwell regardless.

        1. Rotation's Alter Ego
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Think I agree. Telles another on the list

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Scary attack if they get Havertz and Werner. Not convinced Chilwell is actually that good.

      1. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        in what way has he not convinced you?

        but again, 80m for å left back seems excessive use of money.

        1. I Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Seems a bit suspect defensively.

      2. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Agreed, don't think Chilwell is great but he's better than what they got

    3. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Agreed, Chelsea looking at some good business this window.
      Ziyech and Werner in for a combined £80m or so?
      Chilwell and another centre back and they’ll be very strong.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Looks great on paper

        Really hope they don't get Havertz

        1. HamezMace
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Would be good for my FPL team.

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            I've already got Werner pencilled in if

    4. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Never heard of him so cant be that good. Utd looking far more likely to challenge top two atm. Still, shd be 2 horse race for the next season or two

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        United are crap fella, deal with it

    5. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Everyone should want Havertz.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        No brainer really

        Probably likely to end up at Bayern, but we said the same about Werner last year

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I read that Real are interested too, rumours that they'd loan him back to Leverkusen for a year, that sounds like a very Real thing to do, lol.

  4. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Bottomed

    How is this looking? 

    Reina Henderson
    Egan Basham TAA Hanley Lascelles
    KDB Mahrez Pepe Grealish McGinn
    Auba Aguero Nketiah

    1. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pretty good, although not sold on Nketiah

  5. Dichio24
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    FH-team:

    Leno

    Baldock, TAA, Stevens

    KDB(vc), Grealish, Özil, Fleck, Sterling

    Aguero(C), Aubameyang

    subs: Button, Targett, Guilbert, Connolly

    Özil is my biggest concern/punt. If I downgrade my two Villa players on the bench(would definitely like to keep one) I could get a £8,3M player in.
    Will the likes of Richarlison, Alli, Martial, Pulisic, Maddison, Barnes etc outscore Özil, or is he worth the punt? Awayform is terrible I know, and he seems to be subbed of pretty early in away games. But this behind closed doors thing could work in his favour...
    Thoughts?

    1. JabariParkersEyelid
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Personally I don't think ozil is to be trusted, same as any of the arsenal mids.

      For me I don't see why a player like Barnes or Mount couldn't outscore ozil in a single game, villa are so poor defensively for example Chelsea could annihilate them. But the impulse to attack the dgw is so strong.

      1. Dichio24
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        And I could downgrade Özil to a fodder and get in Jiminez, Abraham, Pukki etc. up front. Ah well, back to the drawing board. At least we have another week to tinker

  6. Herman Toothrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A. Auba and Mahrez
    C. Nketiah and Sterling plus change

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

  7. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I have FH and BB but no WC left- also got 3.2 m in bank. Squad is quite well set up to BB week 31+ and OK beyond that. Not sure whether to FH or make some changes to get 6 DGW players which would actually improve squad going forward (for example Grealish, Aubameyang and Pukki) and save FH so advice welcome. I think option B below gives slightly better team going forward and saves FH but main risk is missing out if Kun and Sterling score big in week 30+

    A FH week 30+ and BB week 31+

    FH 30+
    Leno
    TAA Egan Baldock
    Sterling KDB Pépé Grealish Fleck
    Aubameyang Aguero

    cheap bench

    BB 31 +
    Leno Pope
    TAA Doherty Maguire Aurier Fernández
    Salah KDB Bruno Barnes Cantwell
    Jiménez DCL Jota

    B Make some transfers week 30+ and BB week 31+ save FH

    Week 30+ * = 6 DGW players
    Leno*
    TAA Egan* O'Connell*
    Salah KDB* Bruno Grealish*
    Aubameyang* Jimenez Pukki

    Pope Cantwell Fernandez Maguire

    Week 31+ BB (requires -4 to replace SHU defenders)
    Leno Pope
    TAA Maguire Boly Holgate Fernandez
    Salah KDB Bruno Grealish Cantwell
    Aubmeyang Jimemez Pukki

  8. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Need a mid from a non dgw team for 5.3 or less, on Henderson right now, any better options?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Cantwell maybe?

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Don't mind the Hendo punt though.

    2. JabariParkersEyelid
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Think cantwell is a better option also.

  9. flippetyflop
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I'm sure there'e something simple I am missing here - however.....

    With everyone getting what is effectively a free wildcard for GW30+, why are people considering using their free hit cheap for GW30+.

    Arent' they effectively wasting the free wildcard given to everyone by doing this?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Some people already used their wildcard and don't want to be stuck with AVL, SHU, ARS and MCI players for the rest of the season so they're using their FH for the DGW and then their team will revert to how it was in GW38. If you still have your second wildcard it doesn't make sense to FH now.

    2. HTL
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It's all in the artoclr, but it's people who don't have a wildcard to revert the changes.

    3. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      This is what I’m thinking. Not sure what to do although I made a few transfers during final gameweeks it seems a waste to not use a free Wildcard.

    4. Goro Majima
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, it's going to waste, but if you're happy with your team currently and don't have a second wildcard then you don't particularly want to buy up a load of DGW players you don't then fancy keeping. Also if you sell some of your squad that have extra value you may struggle to buy them back after the DGW.

    5. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I don’t have my second wildcard so I feel if I use the unlimited transfers rather than the FH chip I’ll be having a team I like less than my Pre GW30+ team (I didn’t slow Wildcard either)

    6. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It's a great strategy as people will be getting tricked into transferring out LIV players + other great assests like Bruno/Martial/Rashford/Vardy/Jimmy/DCL etc 🙂

    7. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It's also tempting if you have a lot of value tied up in the squad
      Unfortunately most of players where half way to another rise in SV ... it was a bit painful selling them all off and losing that value

      Though I will WC for 31+, I am keeping TAA, Bruno and Jimi because it would cost an extra 800K to sell them and then but them back

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I've only got my BB left, but I'm stacking up on 12 DGWs and playing my BB. The way I see it, I'm okay with retaining my 3 Citizens, 3 Arses, and 3 Blades. My other 3 are all Reds. So it's only the Villains I'd be shifting on after benching for GW31+.

    8. Santigold
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      With a FH I can go all in on the DGW. If I would do the same using the FTs, I'd lose about 1.5 mil in team value AND I would have to use my WC next GW to fix the team.

  10. Henning
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    So with freehit and BB left, do i use freehit to load Up with dgw players or get the squash i want with unlimited Transfers and use bb?

    Pope Button

    Boly TAA VvD Stephens Lundstram

    Salah Fernandez KdB Sarr Grealish

    Jimenez DCL Rashford

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      FH

  11. CRAZY TRAIN
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How does this lot stack up as GW 30 BB team (FH & WC still intact)?

    Leno/Reina
    TAA Lascelles Lundstram Egan Aarons
    Grealish Sterling KDB Fleck Bruno
    Kun Samatta Auba

    Thoughts appreciated....cheers

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It's good.

      1. CRAZY TRAIN
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers

  12. mojoindojo
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pepe or Lacazette?

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I keep going back and forth myself..........Lacazette could be another one of those players that does better behind closed doors......

    2. Santigold
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I was just thinking the same.
      I think both will start the City game, but neither will play 90 mins.

      1. DannyDrinkVodka
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        If there is any further indication that Pepe has fallen out of favour, it will be easy to go with Lacazette

        1. Santigold
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I think Pepe is first in line and quite nailed on the right wing. I haven't heard anything about him being out of favour. I think he'll start and Nelson will come on for him after 60-70 mins, depending on the scoreline.

  13. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Can anyone improve this GW30+ template?

    Henderson, Leno
    TAA, Saiss, Egan Targett, O'connell
    Grealish, KDB, Mahrez, Ozil, Mountinho
    Samatta, Aguero, Aubameyang

    12 DGW players

    GW 31: WC.

    TIA

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Can you squeeze Lundstram in (downgrade Moutinho)?

  14. Bucket Man
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Currently on this. Only got Free Hit left.

    Pope, Martin
    TAA, Stevens, Boly, Stephens, Lascelles
    Salah, KDB, Fernandes, Barnes, Luiz
    Auba, Ings, Jiminez

    Had planned to make the most of free transfers, get in Abraham, Leno, Justin and free hit final gameweek. But effectively my squad isn’t bad and I’m not making lots of transfers but little ones that would benefit me.

    Therefore is it worth free hitting and then reverting back to this side. I don’t like Stephens and not sure how Ings will be but otherwise not bad. I have doubts over this DGW though. Rotation is normally bad enough yet alone now in the circumstances so loading up may be a waste.

    What do you all think? Great to be back thinking about football again ⚽️

    1. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      easy FH

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yep, go for the FH.

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Same state .I am planning fh too this gw.See below my team

      1. Bucket Man
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks guys. Il go with you all. Now to get tinkering 🙂

  15. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Afternoon all.

    Am I right in thinking that we will all have 1 FT ahead of Gameweek 31?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I believe so yes.

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

  16. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this BB team?
    Ederson Henderson
    Baldock TAA Stephens mings Lascelles
    Mane kdb Grealish saka Fleck
    Aguero Aubameyang ayew

    Gtg?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Gtg. I like the Mane pick.

  17. flippetyflop
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How does this look for my GW30+team. I will be using my wildcard in GW31+

    Leno Henderson
    TAA Laporte Mings Egan O'Connell
    KDB Sterling Ozil Grealish Mcginn
    Auba Pukki Long

    1. POLSKA GOLA
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Where is Kun?

  18. Daghe Munegu
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What do you think of this BB team?

    Leno Reina
    TAA Egan Basham Lascelles Saiss
    Kdb Mahrez Grealish Fleck Mount
    Aubam Kun Jimenez

    1. POLSKA GOLA
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It’s looking good, is it perfect? Probably not, but couldn’t fault any of the individual choices really, so a solid 9/10

    2. flippetyflop
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Is there a chance that Heaton may be back?

  19. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone going without Aguero for the DGW?

    1. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Tempted, yeah. It's a bit of a poisoned chalice this DGW.

    2. RUUD!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      no but jesus could prove a lovely differential for those chasing

    3. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      lol, I have bad memories of owning Kun before the shutdown.

  20. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pope 3.9
    Taa wanbissaka Stevens Saiss 3.9
    Salah mane kdb Bruno sarr
    Jimenez Dcl nketiah

    0.7itb and only fh left

    With this squad, best use fh this week?

  21. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is Lundstram a option for the DGW? Can see him smahing it when we all went with Egan, O’Connell and Henderson.

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think Lundstram is essential for the DGW

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Not if he is certain to be benched at keast once

        1. DannyDrinkVodka
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I'll take an OOP at 4.9 who starts 1 out of 2 over O'Connell

          1. I Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Can't be sure he'll start one though. I think he probably will but can't rule out the possibility of two sub appearances.

      2. Firminooooo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        But with 5 substitutions, will he get 60 min?

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It's a risk. He could be dropped or benched. He could come off the bench and haul. The other 3 are secure starters though. I'm going for security myself.

  22. Old Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone have the FPL link to the hard coded ticker? (i.e the one that looks like the ticker for the next 9 weeks but doesn't function becuase it's just plain html)

    Many thanks in advance.

  23. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Have WC, BB and FH chips left.

    Should I FH this team? I think the team is OK for after GW31+ but not sure when it is best to use BB. Very difficult to gauge the form of players so don't think the unlimited transfers is the best option and have WC to sort the team later

    1.8itb
    Pope Ryan
    Saiss TAA Steph Lasc Williams
    Mane Salah Bruno KDB Traore
    Ings DCL Jota

  24. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    So just to summarise, those with just the Bench Boost and Free Hit left, is it best to BB or FH? I feel like the FH could be a waste this gameweek with us having unlimited transfers anyway?

    1. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      There’s a whole article about that just above these comments.
      Scenario two.

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If u have a strong squad from gw31 to gw38 nothing wrong in fhtting this gw.

    3. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I’m free hitting. The team I have now isn’t amazing but isn’t bad. Don’t fancy 3 City against Chelsea + Liverpool nor 3 SHU with their tough fixtures, aswell as Arsenal and Villa.

      I’d be wasting transfers to get these players out for the players that hit form perhaps from Wolves/United/Spurs/Chelsea etc

    4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I don't have bb but anyway it's a weak chip ,so depends how strong ur squad is now

  25. I Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Have a feeling Liverpool are going to smash Everton.

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Dunno.Think it should be tight.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pickford is a horror-show of a keeper (14 conceded in his last 7) and Chelsea & Arsenal recently both pulled down Everton's pants & spanked their naughty bare bottoms until they were all red & sore...

      But equally Salah, Wijnaldum, Robbo, Adrian all on thin ice fitness wise...

      Should be interesting

      Salah's record with Mane on the pitch when not at Anfield is pretty diabolical - maybe he's going to buck that trend

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I own Salah but I'm sensing a Mane haul.

      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Maybe that's a *tad* harsh on both Everton & Pickford

        To be fair, they've actually been reasonable at home (4 goals conceded in last 6 home games)

        Its away where they have been ever so naughty & had to have their bare bums chastised with a big leather whip (13 goals conceded in last 6 away games)

      3. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Adrian's fitness level is surely a plus for Liverpool

    3. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I hope Klopp starts Keita. Then I'd fancy a hammering.

      Otherwise a close knit game for me.

  26. FPL-(VAR)dy
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Jimenez or Jota and utilize the fund elsewhere??

    1. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Needs more context.

  27. Whiskerz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pulled the trigger on this BB team. Tried to keep a few of the players i have a lot of TV tied up in. Unfortunately had to cut Salah. Thoughts?

    Ederson. Leno
    Lundstram . O'Connell . Egan . Targett
    Traore. Mane . KDB . Grealish . Saka
    Auba . Jiminez . Aguero

    1. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Triple SHU defence is ballsy, and how sure are we about Adama playing time?

      Could go well if you've got a WC for 31 to make some changes.

      1. Whiskerz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I have some TV in traore at the moment so I'm happy to wait and see for a little while, especially with wolves fixtures.

        I do have a wc left, so ill be fixing the team for the remaining games after this gw.

    2. JabariParkersEyelid
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Missing a defender I think.

      I'd turn Traore into someone cheaper like Cantwell, upgrade one of your SHU defenders to baldock or Stevens.

      1. Whiskerz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Engels is my 5th def.

        I toyed with switching traore for someone and picking a better shu defender but couldn't really see anyone with the same potential as traore

  28. pablo discobar
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    GK Ederson, Leno
    DEF TAA, Targett, Baldock, Mings, Egan
    MID Salah, KDB, Grealish, Fleck, Saka
    FWD Aguero, Auba, Jiminez.

    How's that looking for BB with wildcard to follow week after...?

    .3 in bank so could maybe Henderson over Leno and an Arsenal defender for 4.9 or 5.4 or an Arsenal mid for 5.3...

  29. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I have FH, BB and WC
    Despite we have unlimited transfers Im thinking to FH in GW30+.

    First of all my team has 15 playing players so Im set up to BB in GW31+ or in any other GW later on. Second thing is that if I sell players for GW30+ would pay 2.2 more to get them back! Its crazy and I really like my team so stright after FH will have them all back without using WC.
    Another thing is that I can put more money in first XI on FH in GW30+ and as its very first GW after a long break we dont know who is nailed anymore so BB may be a bit risky and imagine few non starters on BB. Thats why its another thing to wait and BB later when we will know a bit more also can play my WC a bit later after I see how everything looks like player/teams form, how 5 changes rule hit teams etc.

  30. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any thoughts on this BB team for 30+?
    Got no Wildcard left, so would maybe look at Aguero + Fleck > Jimi + Fernandes after this week.

    Reina - Leno
    TAA - Targett - Egan - Boly - Lascelles
    Salah - KDB - Grealish - Fleck - Guendouzi
    Auba - Aguero - DCL

    Got value in DCL and think he's worth keeping for his price. Equally, seen a lot of teams without LIV mids, but think shipping Salah might come back to bite me.

    Thanks!

    1. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Guendouzi nailed?
      What about Ur thoughts on saka?