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Boost for Sterling and Mahrez’s FPL appeal as Sané prepares for Man City exit

Leroy Sané (£9.3m) is set to leave Manchester City, potentially boosting the Fantasy Premier League appeal of Raheem Sterling (£11.7m) and Riyad Mahrez (£8.5m).

Pep Guardiola confirmed in his Friday press conference that the German international had rejected the latest contract offer made by the club.

While the Manchester City manager did not explicitly state that Sané’s game-time would be limited between now and the end of the season, it would be reasonable to assume that Sterling, Mahrez and Bernardo Silva (£7.7m) would feature more heavily.

“Leroy Sané has rejected to extend his contract. Everyone knows. If at the end of the season two clubs agree he can leave, if not he will leave at the end of his contract. The club offered two or three times and he rejected it.” – Pep Guardiola

However, Guardiola did reveal that Sané had been training without pain and that implied that he would try to let him play at some stage.

“Leroy Sané was a long time away. He is training without pain. Everyone is fit and we will take decisions that depend on many reasons. I decide, in that moment, the way they are training. I will try to let them play.” – Pep Guardiola

Owners of Aymeric Laporte (£6.3m) were handed another boost on Friday afternoon as Guardiola added a previously forgotten update on John Stones (£5.3m).

The England international missed the Arsenal game with an ankle problem, while Eric Garcia (£4.5m) suffered face injury on Wednesday night.

“I forgot to tell you, after the second or third training session, John Stones had a problem in his ankle. He’s at the end of his recovery now – he was not available (for Arsenal).” – Pep Guardiola

“The Premier League rules that when there’s a concussion, it’s a protocol to be one week/10 days off. We saw Eric yesterday and of course, he has damaged his face. He left hospital and he feels quite good after what happened.” – Pep Guardiola

Meanwhile, any lasting concerns about Mohamed Salah (£12.7m) and Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) were finally put to bed by Jurgen Klopp.

He confirmed on Friday lunch-time that the two players, as well as goalkeeper Alisson (£6.2m), were all ready to face Everton over the weekend.

“They look all good. We had, of course, during the training period, some little problems. None of them is ruled out for Sunday, I can say.” – Jurgen Klopp.

Opposite number Carlo Ancelotti has a few more issues to worry about, with Yerry Mina (£5.3m), Fabian Delph (£5.3m), Jean-Philippe Gbamin (£4.8m) and Theo Walcott (£6.2m) all ruled out.

However, those still invested in the key men at Everton, namely Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.5m) and Richarlison (£8.3m), can take some comfort in the fact that Ancelotti is not looking to change the Toffees tactics, which proved fruitful pre-lockdown.

“In this period we were in contact with players showing them some video and giving them physical training. We are not going to change our strategy or our style. Until the end of the season, we will follow the style from before lockdown.” – Carlo Ancelotti

Those eyeing up Jack Robinson (£4.0m) after his bonus-points display against Aston Villa may have to cool their interest in light of Chris Wilder’s latest injury updates.

He revealed on Friday that he was “hopeful” that Jack O’Connell (£4.7m) and John Fleck (£5.0m) would be available for Sheffield United’s upcoming trip to Newcastle.

Chelsea will face Aston Villa without Fikayo Tomori (£4.2m) while Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.2m) is reportedly not “match-fit” yet.

“Fikayo Tomori has a muscle injury, maybe due to the stresses of getting fit quickly, and is out for 10 days. Hudson-Odoi had a small injury earlier on and is not match fit, albeit he is physically fit.” – Frank Lampard

We did not get any fitness updates on Chelsea’s next opponents Aston Villa, but there is a chance that budget FPL midfielder Keinan Davis (£4.3m) could get another shot at starting up-front.

Manager Dean Smith was keen to heap the praise on the player after his role in Villa’s 0-0 draw with Sheffield United.

“I thought Davis’ impact was really good but it was what I’d seen in the last four weeks of training and in the practice matches we’d had. Davis is going to be a top player. He’s a lad who has come through the academy and I’ve always said I’ve been a big fan of him and that the biggest problem is keeping him fit. Davis has had a few little niggles and injuries over the last 18 months, and he needed a long period without injury. This mini pre-season has been able to give him that. Davis was a handful [against Sheffield United] and walking off speaking to my former player John Egan, John said what a handful he’d been.” – Dean Smith

Crystal Palace will be without James Tomkins (£5.0m), Martin Kelly (£4.1m) and Jeffrey Schlupp (£5.4m) when they travel to Bournemouth.

Eddie Howe was his usual coy self in Friday’s Double Gameweek 30+ press conference.

The only indication he gave about his team selection was to explain that Ryan Fraser (£6.8m) would not be involved.

The Scottish international recently rejected a contract and Howe has now revealed that he has played his final game for the Cherries.

“I don’t think I was surprised by Fraser’s decision (to reject a contract). The first thing to say is no-one could have predicted what has happened. It put him in a difficult position. He’s played his last game for the football club.” – Eddie Howe

As ever, the Bournemouth manager did not give anything away when it came to the latest fitness updates or team news.

“Of course there are niggles. We don’t have too many who are ruled out.” – Eddie Howe

That said, he did heap praise on David Brooks (£6.2m) who may be involved for the first time this season following a long-term summer injury.

“Brooks has looked really good in training. He’s fit, he’s overcome the ankle problem. He’s got better and better. In terms of game involvement, it’s difficult to predict. Time will tell on that. Every minute of every game, probably not.” – Eddie Howe

352 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    It's been along time since posting here... Hope you all are doing!

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Well 😀

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

        Hi Hy Liverpool.

  2. 2hotty
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pope leno or schmeichel on a wildcard?

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      The one with millions of followers around the world.

    2. FPL Notebook (John)
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pope, but Leno would be a close second

    3. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      DDG

    4. Wılly
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Leno won't play MCI every gameweek

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

      Leno

  3. FPL Pillars
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Looking forward to watching Spurs vs Utd this evening.

    Sané our the door is as was expected. Bayern is calling!

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      They should get him on the cheap as well, great player for a great price!

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I expect him to do well there, good player and no doubt win trophy’s there

        1. Robson-Canoe
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Him and Coman could be the future Robben and Ribery combo for them. Scary stuff.

          1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Gnabry > Coman

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

        Wait a year and they’ll get him for nothing

        1. El Presidente
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          A year in a football player career is equivalent of more or less 5 years of any other carrer path. Would you be 5 years waiting for something to happen?...

          ... well maybe if on 150k/week right? 🙂

  4. bigdip
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    RMTWC
    De Gea/Martin
    TAA/Aurier/Saiss/Lundy/Lascelles
    Mane/Son/Barnes/Mount/Fernandes
    Aguero/Jota/Nketiah
    (0.9 itb to do KDB in 32+)

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      6.85/10

  5. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any attacking returns for Cantwell tonight will be massive. Only 13% EO in top 10k.

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Bottom of the league for a reason though aren't they.

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I bet he's benched 😉

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

        🙁

    3. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      He will likely be involved if they get something. This break has come at no better time for any other team.... Gives them a real chance in a mini season IMO

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

      I have no players tonight. But win 200£ if ManU wins. As a Liverpool supporter I dont know what to hope for.

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

        Just put the money towards next season’s season ticket

      2. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        You obviously have too much money. Man U aren't even a threat to Liverpool

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

        Well.. I like Solskjær and Rashford. Let us reds unite tonight. Glory glory Man United.

    5. 2hotty
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      For anyone on a wildcard hes the perfect 5th midfielder

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

        Im just wondering If it might be worth playing him every week for the next 6 weeks.

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

      Jinxed it

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

      Is Duda the new Cantwell?

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

        I bloody hope so 😉

  6. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any opinion on the below would be appreciated

    Pope Nyland
    TAA Williams Lundstram Aarons Robinson [SHU]
    Salah KDB Son Fernandes Barnes
    Rashford Jimenez Nketiah

    0.0 ITB

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

      WC team?

      1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yes mate. Already activated

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

          Nice, I like it.

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

      Robinson may not be an option for much longer.

      Apparently OConnell may return against Newcastle.

      1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I doubt ill even select him to be honest. Ill start 3 every week with TAA Williams & Lund

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

          Nice team

          Similar to what I have in mind.

    3. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Hmm not sure if I prefer Barnes in a 3-5-2 or DCL in a 3-4-3.

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

        I like DCL too

        Just noticed Lund is staying on a WC. Not sure how much I agree with that, with the fixtures. Saiss instead?

    4. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aarons to Taylor?

    5. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Defense minutes are far from assured which I don’t like, the rest I do.

    6. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      FH still intact?

    7. Tony Moon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      You might find yourself with only 2 playing defenders, and one is from Norwich. Ouch!

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

      Iffy backline. Only TAA and Aarons nailed. TAA maybe rotated once title won, Aarons with a lost cause.

  7. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Kane or Rashford for FH 31 if you already have Son and Bruno?

    Thanks.

    1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Kane normally a slow starter. But we will find out tonight i guess

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      We will have a good direct comparison tonight. For now I'd say Rashford.

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      for that one game Kane I'd say but really depends on tonight

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

      Rashford

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

    Looks like Sané’s already packed his bag in the top pic....and he’s only taking carry on luggage.

  9. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who do you prefer?

    A) Kane, Calvert Lewin & Martial
    B) Abraham, Son & Rashford
    C) Kane, Abraham & Martial

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

      C

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B imo, but could be very different after the weekend.

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

        B

    3. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

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

      B

  10. kamdaraji
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Aurier a good option on wildcard?

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

      Lol no. Absoulte trap that i have already been caught in this season

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

        should I avoid a spurs defender altogether?

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

          Absolutely

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      if Jose has sorted the defence out he could be a decent option with good fixtures

    3. MosF94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, potentially a great option. Lots of assist potential, good fixtures, pretty nailed. Big question mark is Spurs' defence as a whole. Keep a close eye on tonight's match

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

    Sane would be idea for us. Just two signings him an kane would make it a three horse race

    Pogba Mctominay

    Rashford bruno sane

    Kane

    Damn

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

      Err... Isn't Rashford a left winger?

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

      Sane is going to Bayern

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

    Robinson not an option anymore :(. No 4.1 playing def?

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

      *hugs*

      None worth starting

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

        For bench

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

          I know. I probably worded that wrongly

          None who starts for his team. Might be better to just kill the spot with a 3.9M guy

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

            If you're gonna do that, make sure you have 3 nailed central defenders.

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

      Hanley is out right?

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

        Yup

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

    Pope Martin
    TAA Fernandez Holgate Saiss Basham
    Salah KDB Martial Son Hayden
    Rashford Jimenez Pukki

    WC team, 0itb

    You like?

  14. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Will see out the full round of fixtures this GW before making any changes but who is the riskiest starter in my GW31+ bench boost team? Probably one of Alonso or Ings right?

    McCarthy Krul
    TAA Doherty Alonso Maguire Fernandez
    Salah KDB Bruno Richarlison Barnes
    Jimenez Ings DCL

    1FT 0.1ITB

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

      Krul to Nyland if he starts against Chelsea. Newcastle game could be good for him

      Alonso is ALWAYS a starting risk, so... Him. Ings has the minutes-management thing by his coach too. Others seem safe, I guess

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

      Soto fixtures are a bit crap, or is this for this gw only?

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

        I'm stuck with it having FH30+ and no second WC. Was the slow wildcard team from 38.

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

    What GW are you planning you FH? GW38+ or earlier?

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

      your*

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

      Currently... maybe 38+

      Zero injuries, other than to players who might threaten *my* starters, seemingly favourable fixtures. We shall see.

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

      38 for sure - WC team is built around Leicester, Wolves, Chelsea and United who all play each other, so wouldn't mind switching funds to City attackers etc for that week.

      Not sure if the panic of leaked teams would help or hinder it though, with all games at the same time...

    4. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I don't have a specific plan for it yet - I'm treating it as a safety net that I can call upon if needed. For example, if there is any further change to the fixture list, if matches have to be postponed, if there is a glut of injuries, etc.

  16. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this wc team folks? Ignore the ddg pick.

    Ddg Martin
    Taa Doherty aurier Lascelles Taylor
    Salah kdb Bruno son cantwell
    Rashford jiminez nketiah

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

      I like it, got something similar planned myself.

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

        Cheers. Good luck

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

      Nice, except Aurier, maybe...

      I like DDG

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

        He’s my differential. Not convinced tho. Cheers.

    3. Me Spurs
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I’d have lund or Justin over aurier

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

      Like it, same as one of mine options

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

        Pope instead of DDG and upgrade one of Aurier/Taylor?

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

          Quite like Aurier as a differential considering his upcoming fixtures. Cheers mate.

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

    Is Jota Jiménez double up good going forward given fixtures (DCL other striker ) or get Nketiah ( mainly for bench ) over Jota and have stronger 5 midfield?

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

      Midfield for me.

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

      Pukki over Jota imo.

    3. Tony Moon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Keep an eye on Wolves this weekend. If they carry on with 352, with Jota up front, he could be a very viable alternative to Jimenez. Then you could get a decent mid instead, if you wanted to.

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

      I'm on the double up atm.

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

    Is Marcus Alonso nailed on?
    Or can be rotated with Emerson?
    Please help

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

      In a back 4, Alonso is second or third in the pecking order

      In a back 5, Alonso is nailed

      Wait to see which formation Lampard uses in GW30+, but he used a back 4 for all the friendlies post-lockdown

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

      Not sure there's anyone in the Chelsea team who's nailed on anymore.

      But Alonso is especially not.

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        This. Have a feeling that the Chelsea line-up will be fiendishly difficult to predict from week to week.

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

        They're yet to seal 4th so surely it'd be their strongest team? Of course you could argue wide positions and midfielders but I'd think Abraham is nailed?

  19. kamdaraji
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    pick one (on WC)

    a) Aurier and Jota (0 ITB)
    b) Justin and Pukki (0.1m ITB)

    1. MosF94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

  20. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What gw is best to use FH if you haven't already used it?

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

    Lots of Pope love on here. Is no one concerned that Burnley are safely mid-table and have nothing to play for?

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

      That shouldn't impact their boring and closed style of play

      They should still be boring, with lots of long balls and compact defending

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

        I know what you mean though - I try to get players from teams with something to play for

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

        Yeah. Affects attackers' motivation more, if it does affect anything

        Dyche is too much of a purist to allow that anyway

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

    The crowd noises have grown on me - it makes it feel more normal

    Just cover up the seats

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

      Agree. Think it's far better than silence.

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

      I agree. It was a little out of sync for the Villa vs Sheffield game but pretty close to perfect during City vs Arsenal.

      It's probably the closest thing we have to normal, and I'm glad they've given viewers the chance to watch footy with or without it. 🙂

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      it wasn't bad was it?

      SHU V AVL was the first closed door's football I've watched and it was fine, not the same but perfectly watchable

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

      Anyone know how it works? - I imagine somebody with two slide controls, one for each team

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

    Can Robbo cover TAA till the end of the season? If not what is an acceptable points gap?

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

      Probably better off dropping down to VVD - should play more minutes than the full backs and has more goal threat than Robbo

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

        Decent shout. Having TAA and Salah/Mane on a WC is like going to Poundland for the rest of the slots.

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

      Haven't heard the coverage question in a long time

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

        Over the season its a no-brainer, but these last few games in very odd circumstances may warrant a rethink.

        1. Collie01
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Slightly difficult to know what to do with TAA. With games coming so thick and fast, and Liverpool presumably having the title wrapped up soon, it's hard to predict how many minutes TAA will play.

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

            Best to have him in then get rid if that's the case

            Would be harder to do the opposite

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

            Nice reasoned answer. Everyone knows how good he is in 'normal' circumstances. If you have value in him its a way easier call than spending 7.8 of a tight budget rather than Robbo, VVD or even Gomez to cover the cleanie part.

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

        It's baaaaack!

    3. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Oh how long has it been since someone asked this haha

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

        The classic "Does Mane and Firmino cover Salah?"

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

      Just for the record I have never ever owned Robbo.

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

      You can't cover TAA. He's in a league of his own.

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

        Wish I had not said cover. Set off the monkeys...

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

          Haha! We'll file it under the words not to use

          It'll go right next to essential 😉

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

            ...and nailed lol...

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

      probably not, and one below here points to VVD, which points-wise is a good choice but watching Pool with him and not fullbacks are more boring. Yet he is second of defenders and apart from that Trent haul deluxe vs Leicester he matches Trent. For me, 1.3m in difference made it for me.

  24. kamdaraji
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    so many decisions. Pukki or DCL for third striker spot till end of season?

    1. Patrick Bateman
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Difficult.... Before the break it was DCL easy. Would review Pukki today and DCL on Sunday and make a decision based on both games

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

      Jota?

  25. Patrick Bateman
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    People with no WC, when are you using your FH?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Already did last GW. For those that haven't, I'd probably recommend the GW 38 and pile up on teams that have something to play for.

      1. Patrick Bateman
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Fair point, thanks buddy

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

      Last week.

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

      Anyone with no WC should have used FH this week.

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

        a game is characterized by having lots of ways to play it, it allows different patterns to be thread which gives it it´s specific nature of being just that, a game. Take a look on wikipedia or read the german philosopher Gadamers take on it.

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

      i really have no clue whatsoever, but maybe 32, or just maybe just wait till it comes a good opportunity to use it. Maybe i´l have 5 injuries in the weekend and forced to use it now, who knows? Hopefully i can use it in the last one, with knowing which players starts (if we get to know line ups before deadline that is.

  26. Salalalalah
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How does this WC team look for rest of the season?

    Pope Martinez
    TAA Doherty Maguire Kiko Lascelles
    KdB Son Bruno Grealish Cantwell
    Vardy Rashford Jiminez

    Suggestion to improve welcome

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

      I think you got it right. Grealish will get more minutes than Salah/Mane and looked sharp. The money makes your get Vardy instead of DCL/Jota+ good defence. But most dont dare to drop Salah....I dont even know if I do.

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

        Yes, Grealish will get guaranteed minutes while we see rotation everywhere in this schedule. I think having decent subs is the way forward

    2. Tony Moon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Very nice, like it. Grealish is a nice price point to swap with any mid priced form players, like maybe Sarr.

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

        Yeah I had something with Sarr and Barnes in a 3-5-2. The 6.x mid bracket is decent with Mount, Grealish, McNeil etc. Maybe even Zaha if he gets his act together in an attempt to get in the shop window.

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

        Sarr, mount, barnes, grealish, or troare are some good options in this bracket. Grealish might be most nailed though for all games

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

      Pope Maguire Lascelles > ddg Taylor aurier

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

        If Aurier is nailed, I like your options better

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

      Like it a lot

      I’d consider Rash to Tammy Lascelles to nothing and Cantwell to Barnes - think that works.

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

        Also like Sarr a lot in which case you might be close to keeping Lascelles - but truly Newcastle fixtures stink

    5. MosF94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Like it! One of my 2 plans is very similar (possibly with Kane/Auba instead of Vardy), the other plan is if I'm too scared to drop Mo...

  27. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    With this Sane news, my Mahrez => Martial move looks a bit less likely. Might still make the move because of his rotation risk anyway. Or Hendo => Pope/DDG

    Hendo (Nyland)
    TAA Doc Saiss (Lund Egan)
    Mane KDB Son Bruno Mahrez
    Jimenez DCL (Nketiah)

    No chips left. 0.3M ITB. 1 FT

    Any ideas?

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

      I would do that move anyway. As you mentioned, rotation, plus the fact that they don't have much to play for, so the potential for rotation is even higher

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

        Yeah. I had Martial in there until the team news leak that meant I could switch Leno to Nyland before the deadline, enabling a Mahrez punt. I like him, but Pep

        Would be nice if Nyland started again this weekend, so I can make the Martial move as a luxury transfer. I want two Man U attackers vs SHU-without-Hendo

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

      Stil competition from Bilva and to am lesser extent Foden, and Guardiola can use Jesus as left wing. Mahrez and Sterling are first choices atm, though.

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

        Yep, that 1st choice paring could literally change next week which is the risk

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

          True. Thanks, both

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

          actually i´m pretty confident that one starts and both could still start, i think Rodri starts, Zinchenko and Kun, and then maybe Bilva for Dilva. Then it will be a lottery between Ota and Ferna for the slot beside Laporte. City´s main goal is CL, but how that works is actually not straightforward, because you want the players you belive in most to be matchfit and into rythm but not overloaded and risk of injury. And it unfolds different for different players. Some players benefit from playing a lot, some would not necessarily do that.

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

      3 options for that slot - Keep Mahrez / switch to Martial / switch to Dele Alli

  28. kamdaraji
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    revised WC team

    Foster Button
    Doherty TAA W-Bissaka Gomez Taylor
    Salah Fernandes KDB Son Duda
    Jimenez Rashford Connolly(bench fodder)

    0.1 ITB

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

      thoughts?

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

        You had me at foster

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

      I'd downgrade Gomez and upgrade Duda.

      Does Gomez to Lascelles and Duda to H Barnes work?

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

        can't do that move. insufficient funds

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

          Downgrade Foster too.

          Or just find another mid. I'm not sure how many mins Gomez will play.

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

      Downgrade AWB, upgrade Foster to DDG

    4. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Your team value makes Martial better suited to your team than Rashford. I understand the Marcus appeal, but it just seems to help the rest of your team if you get Martial:

      Foster + Gomez + Duda + Rashford => Pope + Lascelles + Martial + DCL

      Does this work?

  29. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Brave enough to go without pool attack, maybe double up on their defence instead?

  30. Pistol
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A. DCL, Hayden, Saiss
    B. Nkeitah, Cantwell, Doherty