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Early advantage for De Bruyne captainers but Aguero shows promise

Man City 3-0 Arsenal

  • Goals: Raheem Sterling (£11.7m), Kevin De Bruyne (£10.6m), Phil Foden (£5.1m)
  • Assists: De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez (£8.5m), Sergio Aguero (£11.8m)
  • Bonus Points: De Bruyne x3, Sterling x2, Bernd Leno x1 (£5.0m), Benjamin Mendy x1 (£5.5m)

Kevin De Bruyne (£10.6m) pulled the strings for Manchester City as they ran out 3-0 victors over a poor Arsenal side on Wednesday evening.

It was the perfect start to Double Gameweek 30+ for over half of the top 10,000 FPL managers who captained the Belgian, while over one million worldwide made the same decision.

De Bruyne was awarded the assist for Raheem Sterling‘s (£11.7m) first-half goal before dispatching a second-half penalty won by Riyad Mahrez (£8.5m).

It could have been an even bigger score for De Bruyne, who played Mahrez in for a well-saved effort during the first half before Sterling chipped over from close-range shortly after receiving a perfect pass from the Belgian.

From a captaincy perspective, the midfield maestro’s big haul is best viewed in the context of Sergio Aguero‘s (£11.8m) evening though. The Argentinian was the second-most-captained player among the top 10k for this round but found himself on the Manchester City bench at first.

With Gabriel Jesus (£9.6m) starting in his place, Aguero managed just 12 minutes of game-time, handing a serious advantage to De Bruyne backers at this half-way stage of Double Gameweek 30+.

However, there remains some hope of big things to come for Aguero owners as Manchester City prepare to host Burnley on Monday night.

Nearly 80 minutes for Jesus surely guarantees a start for Aguero in their second Double Gameweek 30+ match and he showed plenty of threat during his short spell against Arsenal.

During the 12 minutes he was on the pitch, Aguero hit the post, gaining an assist for Phil Foden‘s (£5.1m) goal in the process, and struck the side-netting too.

Furthermore, while De Bruyne did take Manchester City’s last penalty before lockdown (against Real Madrid), the one he took on Wednesday night was awarded when Aguero was on the bench, so there is still a chance the Argentinian may have something to say about spot-kicks on Monday.

However, the fact that Aguero was benched for this game will already be worrying some of his owners about long-term prospects in their squad, especially as Pep Guardiola admitted once again that each line-up has to, right now, be chosen with the next one in mind.

“We have one eye on the next game, yeah. So we select this (team) having an eye on the next one and then it’s five days, three days, three days, four days.” – Pep Guardiola

The same could arguably be said of Sterling, whose chances of starting against Burnley may have taken a hit following his 90-minute outing on Wednesday.

It was, of course, a positive night for the Englishman, who scored his first goal of 2020 after a poor start to the year pre-lockdown. That said, he is still not yet back to his explosive and ruthless best in quite the same way as De Bruyne, although this is perhaps excusable given the long lay-off.

Either way, it is no secret that Guardiola has plenty of other options to use on the flanks of his front three instead of Sterling.

Included in that number is Mahrez who, unlike his English colleague, had his minutes managed against Arsenal, taken off in the 65th minute. That substitution, after a relatively positive display, suggests the Algerian could be in with a chance of another start on Monday night.

Mahrez found plenty of space on the right-hand side, especially in the first half, and could have got a goal of his own were it not for an impressive performance from Bernd Leno (£5.0m).

The former Leicester man should have had another chance to find the back of the net but was bundled over by David Luiz (£5.7m) in the 49th minute. It was this foul that led to De Bruyne’s penalty, which Mahrez claimed the assist for, at least.

Also waiting in the wings for Guardiola’s side are Bernardo Silva (£7.7m) and Leroy Sané (£9.3m), with neither option exposed to too much game-time against Arsenal. The Portuguese international came on for Mahrez in the 65th minute, while Sané remained an unused substitute. Fantasy managers will be keen to see which of them is used when Burnley visit the Etihad Stadium, so we can start to get an idea of what Guardiola’s rotation policy is going to be when it comes to the wide areas of the front three.

It may take another Manchester City outing to tell us the full story about their defensive set-up for the remainder of the season too, as there are plenty of options at the back for Guardiola.

The 3.4% of managers invested in Aymeric Laporte (£6.3m) will be satisfied at the half-way point of Double Gameweek 30+. He was named in the starting line-up for the meeting with Arsenal and his removal on 69 minutes ensured a banked clean sheet.

Furthermore, it looks as if Guardiola may have brought Laporte off intending to start him again when Burnley come to the Etihad on Monday night.

“Laporte was back from a long injury and there are a lot of players we believe cannot play 90 minutes but 50, 60, 70 minutes is good. Maybe next game they play another one and we try to maintain everybody fit.” – Pep Guardiola

Laporte now looks an even surer starter after a particularly nasty injury sustained by centre-back partner Eric Garcia (£4.5m).

The youngster was making his first start at the heart of the Manchester City defence since Gameweek 21 and looked comfortable until the closing stages.

Ederson (£6.0m) charged out of his box to head away a long ball over the top, clattering into Garcia in the process. The centre-back was down receiving treatment for the best part of 10 minutes and is unlikely to be involved against Burnley.

“We are a little bit concerned. He responds quite well but we have to wait. He is conscious right now, which is good, but I think he’s going to need an extra test and maybe (go to hospital).” – Pep Guardiola

Garcia’s likely absence for Monday night reduces the total of recognised centre-backs available to three, with Laporte facing competition from Nicolas Otamendi (£4.9m) and John Stones (£5.3m) to start again – although Fernandinho (£5.1m) has frequently been deployed at the heart of the defence this season and Rodrigo (£5.5m) has also been known to play there.

Fantasy managers may also be keeping an eye on Kyle Walker (£5.6m), who made some exciting forward runs against Arsenal. His 90-minute outing could count against him for the Burnley game, with Joao Cancelo (£5.1m) available, but Walker has now played 90 minutes in five of the last six Premier League matches for Manchester City.

As for whether or not the Citizens can be trusted for further clean sheets moving forward may well depend on their upcoming opponents, rather than their own defensive solidity.

That is not to say they were uncomfortable against Arsenal, more that the Gunners could not produce much to trouble them.

They had just three shots in the match, none of which were on target. In fact, they went without an effort on goal between the 25th minute and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang‘s (£11.1m) feeble stoppage-time stab.

As an aside, the Gabonese international was one of just a few outfield Arsenal players to even turn up for Fantasy managers, although a 90-minute outing ahead of a 66-hour turnaround hardly inspires confidence of a start against Brighton. Nicolas Pépé (£9.3m) and Mesut Özil (£7.3m) were both heavily discussed as Double Gameweek 30+ options but the former was an unused substitute while the latter was omitted from the matchday squad entirely due to “tactical reasons” despite previously starting every Premier League match under Mikel Arteta.

Generally speaking, Arsenal were held back in their efforts on Wednesday by lots of things not going according to design. Their game-plan was dealt two killer blows inside the first 25 minutes when Granit Xhaka (£4.8m) and Pablo Mari (£5.1m) were both forced off with injuries.

The defensive midfielder had to be replaced inside five minutes for an ankle problem, making way for the less combative Dani Ceballos (£5.2m). Meanwhile, Mari’s injury meant David Luiz (£5.7m) came on for a horrific 25-minute spell in which he gifted Sterling an opening goal, gave away a second-half penalty and got sent off in the process.

“I don’t know (if the injuries were because of lockdown). If they were muscular injuries, maybe yes (it could be because of lockdown) but these ones, I don’t think so.” – Mikel Arteta

“It was not the team’s fault, it was my fault. I should have taken a different decision in the last few moments.” – David Luiz

Ultimately, the key player for Arsenal was, as Double Gameweek Bench Boosters had been hoping, goalkeeper Leno.

Despite conceding three times, the goalkeeper still managed to get himself one of the bonus points, having produced nine saves. With another Double Gameweek match to go, Leno already has five points to his name. With favourable fixtures on the horizon, it will be interesting to see if he can hold onto his ownership past Double Gameweek 30+.

Manchester City XI (4-3-3): Ederson; Mendy, Laporte (Fernandinho 70′), Garcia, Walker; De Bruyne (Rodrigo 70′), Gundogan, D Silva (Foden 65′); Sterling, Jesus (Aguero 80′), Mahrez (B Silva 65′).

Arsenal XI (4-3-2-1): Leno; Tierney, Mari (D Luiz 24′), Mustafi, Bellerín; Xhaka (Ceballos 8′), Guendouzi (Maitland-Niles 67′), Willock (Nelson 67′); Aubameyang, Saka; Nketiah (Lacazette 67′).

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  1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Good day fellas!

  2. Dybala10
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Tinkering with early WC drafts and looking for a consensus on the best option?

    A) Pope, AWB, Robbo, Nketiah (3rd sub)
    B) De Gea, Justin, TAA, Connoly (redundant 3rd sub)

    1. A19
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

  3. Maarrrr17
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Forgot to confirm my team.
    All changes and BB down the drain 🙁

    1. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      oh loooord. my sympathies!

    2. Distinctly Average
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Howler!

    3. The_Fish
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Ouch.

    4. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It happened to me in DGW37 last year.

  4. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Ederson Pope
    TAA Gomez Maguire Boly Holgate
    Salah KDB Martial Barnes Cantwell
    Jimenez Pukki DCL

    Which 4 to bench?

    Currently: Ederson, Boly, Holgate, Cantwell.

  5. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    KdB had twice as many double digit hauls compared to Aguero coming into this weekend, do we overthink it at times ?

    1. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aye. I had it right, then did it wrong. Changed to Aguero last minute after getting moved by the trends on Twitter/podcasts. Oh well.

      Lesson learned (again): TRUST YOUR OWN INSTINCTS

    2. Le Bluff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aguero had 2 huge chances in 10 minutes when he came on.

      Still expect him to bang on Monday.

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Players miss chances and that’s the way it is, KdB has regularly missed out on huge hauls due to others missing chances but still has 9 double digit hauls now to 4 by Aguero.

      2. Distinctly Average
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        This.

        Look at his xGI for 10 mins of game time vs Sterling (and even KDB).

        (very scared non owner fwiw)

      3. McSauce
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        need this!

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

      Aguero has less minutes, & has big chance of haul if given enough minutes.

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        exactly, but doesn’t that put a tick in the KdB box ? Less minutes means less chance for a haul ?

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

          This is silly tbh. People has reason why they choose aguero or kdb... For me aguero has higher ceiling point, & we can see how he can do in his limited time vs arsenal.
          With 5 subs rule i think no one safe from rotation.

    4. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Still got the hump about this. KDB was the safe, obvious captain pick for a GW we don't have any info about in terms of form or fitness. Going for Kun was silly.

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        mate, I feel you pain. I had the arm band on KdB all week and then started listening to others and moved it to Aguero ... luckily in a moment of clarity I changed it back.

        Whether Kun outscores KdB or not, you are correct about KdB being the obvious safe choice.

      2. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Kun might bang in a hatty v Burnley 🙂 Although KDB was the 'obvious' City player to captain due to naildness, consistency etc, my hope was that Sterling as a less captained/owned City attacker would outscore him which in turn would help rise the rankings. KDB felt safe when I was considering my options but I reckon you got to gamble sometimes and have some fun, so I captained Raz.

    5. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Depends on your reasons. Went against KDB as throwing caution to the wind with a nothing rank even though he was the best option. Knew it was coming, but there was still a small chance it paid off.

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Exactly. In the context of a decent rank, it's sensible to generally pick the safe cap. Would totally get those chasing to punt on a kun haul. Makes sense.

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Agree with that. Depends on risk v gain/loss or lack thereof

  6. thomashl
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is it better to WC next round with this team, or FH?

    Leno / Ederson
    TAA / Doherty / Egan / Lundstram / Stevens
    Cantwell / KdB / Fernandes / Mount / Grealish
    Auba / Aguero / Nketiah

    0.5 itb. Cheers!

    1. french holiday
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      WC now

  7. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    FH Team, no chips left - advice greatly appreciated!

    Pope
    TAA, Aurier, Doherty
    Salah, Son, Fernandes, Mane
    Vardy, Jota, DCL

    (Button, Lascelles, Guendouzi, Simpson)

    Also considering Mane & DCL -> VVD & Kane (leaves a little spare to upgrade bench too).

    Cheers!

    1. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nice

      Think I'd look at United defender given SU showing yesterday. Have almost identical set up but double defence as opposed to double mids. Keeping KdB 😉

      Also looking at Dubravka over Pope

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

        Cheers. Little bit short on cash but could downgrade Lascelles to upgrade Aurier to AWB/Maguire although thatd leave me without bench.

  8. Steinburg FC
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    any nailed 4.2m defenders???

    1. AD2110
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Robinson with O’Connell out now?

      1. Steinburg FC
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        good shout, has it been made official hes out for a while?

        1. AD2110
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Don’t think it’s confirmed but it sounds like it could be a while. I’ve stuck him in my team for now as couldn’t see any other cheap alternatives

  9. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    One thing to note about KDB's xG is that 76% of it was from the penalty kick. Take that away and he's down to just 0.25 xG.

    1. AuFeld
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      NPxG.

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

      Happy enough with what I saw from my eyes. The guy is a threat every minute he is on the pitch.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Absolutely. KDB is quality.

        Consistently outperforms his expected numbers.

        But he didn't get the best chances yesterday, excluding the pen. Sterling, Aguero & Mahrez did.

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

          KdB doesn't get the best chances, because it's him who creates them. The guy is an assist-king. All goals will just be bonuses to go along with his inevitable bonus points.

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      What's his delta over the past seasons? I suspect that 0.25xG is good for him to score every other game, as I presume he's a reasonable finisher and scores surprising goals from distance etc. And 0.25 is lower than his average this season?

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Don't know the exact values for past seasons, but he consistently performs way above his expected numbers for sure. You're right that it should be weighted to their long-term deltas to account for quality. Long-term is the important word though.

    4. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Fortunate as a KdB owner I have to admit. I had him for his assist potential mainly and maybe nabbing a goal.

      His main source of goals is free-kicks and long shots I'd say. He rarely gets in the box to have a pop.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I wouldn't say you were fortunate, he was the best pick imo. He got in the box a few times yesterday too. His 2 shots in the box from open play just weren't in that good a position.

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

    How did Jesus look last night? Reckon he’ll start vs Burnley?

    And Marhez?

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jesus wasn't really visible. Mahrez was OK.

    2. Steinburg FC
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jesus was playing last night?

    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Oh ffs, those two replies aren’t good news 😆

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jesus was deep. Sterling was the one making runs in behind.
      https://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/matches/1059976

      Mahrez wasn't as dangerous as Sterling and KDB (And Aguero when he came on - he looked lethal).

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Ha, even more bad news 😛

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

          Would be surprised if aguero didn’t get at least two in the next match

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks for that 🙂

    5. Return of the FF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      As a KdB captainer and Aguero owner... I'm still worried about Aguero hauling big time next game given how he looked in 12 mins last night

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I think Burnley will give him less space than a 10-man Arsenal did.

        It's Aguero though, so 5 goals is always a possibility 😀

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Okay everyone, you can stop it now 😆

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

    I have a feeling us Aguero captainers will be rewarded with a 5 goal haul on Monday.. 😀

    1. gers23
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I would love this

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

      And 5 assists and a goal to us KDB captainers!

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

    Why would Kun even be considered for pens when KDB is on the pitch burying them?

  13. gers23
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anybody think Auba might start on bench this weekend?

    1. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No defo not

    2. Distinctly Average
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I sincerely hope not!

  14. LIARS POKER
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Where would you find the money from to upgrade Gomez to TAA below WC? Need 2.2

    Pope - Button
    Doherty - Maguire - Gomez* - 4.3 - 4.1
    Mane - KDB - Son - Bruno - Mount
    Rashford - Jimenez - Nketiah

    1. Distinctly Average
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Tough, but probably Mount, downgrade (probably won't get you the whole way though)

      Besides that, lose one of Rashford/Bruno, or Jimenez to Jota.

      Neither of these are ideal though imo.

      1. LIARS POKER
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah I have played around with it but the team just looks so much stronger overall without TAA. Risky but could pay off.

    2. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I’d downgrade Doherty personally.

    3. RamaLangaDingDong
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Does it have to be Trent? Virgil only 25 pts behind him over the course of the season and saves you 1.3m.

      As for your Chelsea cover, a bit punty but Big Frank seems to be favouring Billy Gilmour - might get some decent minutes over the run-in and offers attacking threat - otherwise that 'Power 5' in midfield is always going to leave you short elsewhere...

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

    WC template for 31 and beyond (pending all goes well the weekend)

    Pope (Button)
    TAA, Doherty, Justin, Taylor, Stephen
    Fernandes, Son, Barnes, Mane, Cantwell
    Jota, Rashford, Vardy

    Thoughts?

    1. Distinctly Average
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Good, although (as I'm sure you're aware) - lack of city attack may hurt at some points.

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

        Glaring I know. What is to bring them back in 33 or 34.

    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Where’s KDB!?

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

        He’ll be back in 34

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Need more Bruno and Kevin

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

        Has Bruno....no Kevin.

  16. A19
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    On FH for GW 31, which option do you prefer?

    A) Leno Doherty KdB Jimenez
    B) DDG Boly Salah Jota

    Rest of the team:

    ___
    TAA Maguire ___
    Mané Son Bruno ___
    Vardy DCL ___

    1. Distinctly Average
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

  17. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I note one of the hot topics recently is about fake lineup news.
    It is clearly the intention of the game not to have this information in the first place and although I would not go as far to say it is cheating, anyone using such, should accept the downside.
    I would go as far to say, information published on a reputable site such as FF Scout, should be removed by the mods. If the same person persists in posting the information, he or she should be banned.
    This post bottomed; maybe the Fantasy Gods are trying to say something!

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nah. Not FFS's responsibility. I would prefer a game where leaks didn't happen, as they reward maniacs like myself yesterday. But that's up to the relevant authorities to figure out. I would go as far as to say that us maniacs already do accept the downside, so I don't really understand what you're trying to get across besides bitterness 😉

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Not bitterness. I hear people moaning about fake news. They can avoid it by avoiding the post appearing on the site. I am not "little red riding hood" complaining as I USE IT MYSELF. I am moaning about the complainers. Fake news has been in the news recently. Donald Trump who coined the phrase is the worst exponent. I think we all have a responsibility in these times to stamp out fake news crap as it has serious harmful affects in other walks of life. If you make money as an information site then, like any broadcaster, newspaper, blog etc fake news should be followed up and eradicated.

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          If you're just talking about stamping out fake news and banning the culprits, I'm pretty sure FFS try to do this already. At least, news without a source. It's not really up to them to investigate every rumour.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            This is not a dig I promise. My favorite guy is Lets talk FPL, Andy. I am just saying it has become standard for him and others for mentioning and waiting for leaked news (FPL Rockstar) Most of his stuff is legit but by using it can create the monster of people posting other crap. As I said, I listen out for it too and therefore not being holier than thou. But it still remains that if any news forum gives the opportunity for it to happen, then there are implications.

  18. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    2 of my main ML rivals TC KDB lol what are the chances?

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      When I TC Mane in GW24 he got injured in 30 mins of the 1st game

    2. Distinctly Average
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      The curses of the chip system.

      Massive variability in a player's performance in a single gameweek.

      Less so over several weeks.

      1. Bruce Lee
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I'm not the biggest fan of it... as-if luck wasn't as big a factor in the game, this just makes it worse

        BB and FH is cool because there is an element of planning and skill

        TC is literally a roll of the dice

      2. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Chips bring in huge variance. One of the reasons why it's harder to get a top finish these days if you don't nail them.

    3. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Guy 1st place in one of my ML's got 92 points last night.

  19. Return of the FF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all,

    Hope everyone got the start they wanted... quick question about the real transfer window and its FF implications. Will new signings be eligible for this season's remaining games, and therefore FF? The likes of Timo Werner etc. Cheers

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No, the transfer window is for next season whenever that might start regardless of when they sign

  20. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this for next GW.

    1. Save the FT. BB after WC.
    2. Stek-> Allison + Bench Boost next GW.
    Allison, Holgate, Stephens, Dendoncker bench- maybe 10-15 pts.
    WC in 32 or 33 and just focus on 12/13 starters instead of BB then.

    Pope (WAT).
    TAA (CRY), Maguire (SHU), Saiss (BOU).
    KDB (che), Fernandes (SHU), Salah (CRY) (c), Barnes (BHA).
    Auba (sou) (vc), Jota (BOU), DCL (nor).
    Stek, Holgate (nor), Dendoncker (BOU), Stephens (ARS).
    1 ft, 3.2m ITB.
    WC, BB left.

  21. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any chance sterling starts against Burnley ? 30 min at the end would be nice also

    1. Distinctly Average
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      One word: Pep.

      Anything can happen

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lottery. I would have thought cameo at best tho.

      Mahrez Kun B Silva
      KDB Foden
      Rodri
      Zinc Laporte Otamendi Walker
      Ederson

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

        Ederson
        Cancelo Otamendi Laporte Zinchenko
        Rodri
        Foden KdB
        Sterling Aguero Sane

  22. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC draft

    Henderson, 3.9
    TAA, Boly, Egan, lascelles, Taylor
    Kdb, mane, alli, Fernandes, Dendoncker
    Jiminez, Rashford, pukki

    Thanks all

    1. timmmuh
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Henderson will not be playing in the next gameweek (ineligible against ManU). So you’ll need some coverage in goal.

  23. sergioaguero67
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Please help

    A) TAA + Saïss
    B) Van Dijk + Doherty

    Also,

    A) Vardy + Jota + Bruno
    B) Rashford + Jiminez + Maddison/

    A or B?

    1. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B probably leads to less rotation risk, maybe

    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think TAA is as close to essential as you can get so A

      B

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B n B

  24. sergioaguero67
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Please help

    A) TAA + Saïss
    B) Van Dijk + Doherty

    Also,

    1) Vardy + Jota + Bruno
    2) Rashford + Jiminez + Maddison/Barnes

    1. french holiday
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A 2

  25. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    My fantasy brothers what do you say? Should we expect any major price changes tonight or? Don’t know if I should press wc button today or wait few more days... I don’t even know what team I want and I want to see them all play at least one game.

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If you don't know what team you want, then whatever you do, do activate the WC! That will lock in your team for the next 5 GWs!

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        DO NOT!*

        1. iL PiStOlErO
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I know this is why I want to wait maybe few more days. I know approximately what team I want and have money for that but just dont want to rush it. Cheers

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            I'm joking. If you play your WC, you can make more transfers. You don't need to make up your mind on the final team yet. 😀

            1. iL PiStOlErO
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Hehe, but thinking of maybe using wc to make some little money for the end of the season but everything is so uncertain now so will see

    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think as there will be so many wild cards there will not be many. Perhaps only the likes of Rashford and Fernandes

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers. I’ve made some draft and have enough itb but just checking if there can be any major changes in next few days.

        1. n-doggg
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Just press it now!

          1. iL PiStOlErO
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Probably will but still have FH so also considering that tactic for 31 and then wc week after.

  26. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Made the mistake picking double Arsenal Pepe and Nketiah this GW.

    Was surprised Pepe did not even start? Arsenal looked like the were in nomansland yesterday.

    Want to make some changes. Not bothered about bench, looking for solid starting 11 but will hang onto Nketiah as a playable bench option and will also leave captain on Salah as well as try make no more changes till the end unless injuries strike barring injuries/suspensions.

    McCarthy
    TAA Doherty Robinson
    Salah Son Richarlison Mane Bruno
    Rashford Jota

    Button Nketiah Ngakia Schelotto

    Thoughts on this team?

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      The team looks fine, just keep an eye on Klopp's presser tomorrow regarding Salah's injury situation

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

      Daring

      Robinson is good for how long? Seems a stretch with zero bench in defence.

      How many changes can you make? Is this WC? Id be tempted to go Tammy over Rich if that works and get Barnes/Sarr to enable 3rd defender.

  27. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Do y'all think Pepe starts against Brighton?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I hope so lol.

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I'm gonna say yes!
      My brain says 66% likelihood

    3. Soto Ayam
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      He'd bloody better

  28. Steinburg FC
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    i'm leaning towards leaving out Mane and Salah and having a bit more of balance squad in case of rests, what do you think.? Traore or mcGin 5th mid.

    Pope
    TAA, Maguire, Saiss, (Lascelles, Robinson)
    KDB, Son, Bruno, Sarr, (Traore)
    Kane, Rashford, Jimenez. 0.2 ITB

  29. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I went with a bold captain pic of mahrez - Lady Luck was not with me!

    Damn Kdb the obvious!

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I felt it was a tough choice between Kun and Mahrez, but yes, that KDB was The Obvious.

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Still it’s only 1/2 time so you have to keep faith!

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Mahrez has started his game already 😉

  30. navyadav
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Need help - Which team between the 2 on WC?

    A)
    Patricio (Martin)
    TAA , Doherty, Fernandez, Taylor, Robinson(SHU)
    Salah , KDB , Bruno , Sarr , Guendouzi
    Rashford , Tammy , Jiminez

    B)
    Patricio (Martin)
    AWB , Doherty, Fernandez, Taylor, Robinson(SHU)
    Salah , KDB , Bruno , Son, Guendouzi
    Rashford , DLC , Jiminez