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Pogba’s impact on Fernandes’ FPL credentials as Martial bags hat-trick

Manchester United 3-0 Sheffield United

  • Goals: Anthony Martial x3 (£8.0m)
  • Assists: Marcus Rashford x2 (£8.9m), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.3m)
  • Bonus Points: Martial x3, Wan-Bissaka x2, Rashford x1

Anthony Martial (£8.0m) blasted all other Manchester United attacking assets out of the water as he scored a hat-trick in Wednesday evening’s 3-0 win over Sheffield United.

There had been a wealth of interest in the Red Devils for Gameweek 31+ as the Blades were set to visit Old Trafford without Dean Henderson (£5.3m), John Egan (£4.6m) and Jack O’Connell (£4.6m) and it turned out that Fantasy managers were right to expect a one-sided affair.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men made light work of the visiting side, carving through the second-string defence with relative ease.

However, where the majority of managers were let down was the captaincy, with nearly 20% of voters in our latest poll handing the armband to Bruno Fernandes (£8.7m). 

While the Portuguese international was recording a first blank since his Gameweek 25 debut, he was a little overshadowed as a creative force in the midfield by Paul Pogba (£8.3m), who, himself was making a first league start since Gameweek 7.

The Frenchman was officially deployed in the deeper central midfield pairing with Nemanja Matic (£4.8m) but in a fluid set-up, Pogba pushed forward to sometimes step on Fernandes’ toes.

The latter was still a creative presence in the team but on this occasion, had to share those duties with the man next to him – arguably a factor in his unexpected blank.

That said, Fernandes was perhaps a little unfortunate not to come away with something, as he watched an excellent first-half free-kick from the left batted over by visiting goalkeeper Simon Moore (£4.3m).

Shortly afterwards, Harry Maguire (£5.3m) nodded in one of the midfielder’s corners, only to see it ruled out for a push on Phil Jagielka (£4.1m).

It is no surprise that the options in more advanced positions were the ones to fully capitalise on Sheffield United’s vulnerable defence, namely hat-trick hero Martial and left-forward Marcus Rashford (£8.9m).

While Pogba’s presence limited Fernandes’ monopoly on creativity, there is no doubting that the Manchester United attack is much more powerful with them playing together.

With such excellent service, the man spearheading the front-four was perhaps always destined to mop up the goals.

With favourable fixtures still on the horizon for Manchester United, there is almost certainly going to be interest in Martial, whose game-time was managed in the 79th minute. Brighton, Bournemouth and Aston Villa are the Red Devils next three opponents

Despite the two assists, Rashford owners might have hoped for slightly more from the forward. He had a rather mixed evening, linking up nicely with Martial but squandering a few chances to get on the score-sheet himself, much as he did against Spurs.

The most gilt-edged of those happened in the 12th minute when Martial squared to him from close-range, the England international uncharacteristically spooning the easy opportunity wide. Seven minutes later, Rashford spurned another opportunity, Pogba playing him through with a lovely chipped ball – but the forward could only swing an air-kick at it.

His owners are unlikely to have too many concerns going into Gameweek 32+ though, especially as it’s Brighton up next. Rashford, like Martial, Fernandes and Pogba, was hauled off as part of a quintuple substitution in the 79th minute once the game had been closed out.

That change helped Manchester United see out a clean sheet, their fourth in as many home matches. Those looking to invest at that end of the pitch for the Red Devils could do worse than Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.3m) who assisted one of Martial’s goals. The former Crystal Palace man offered very little going forward when he first joined Solskjaer’s outfit but he is becoming increasingly useful from his right-back position. Between Gameweeks 1 and 25, Wan-Bissaka had assisted only once, but he has now set up two league goals since Gameweek 26.

Sheffield United’s attack continues to offer very little, registering a third successive blank since the Premier League restart at Old Trafford.

Chris Wilder made some changes to the team for this encounter, handing rare starts to Lys Mousset (£4.5m) and David McGoldrick (£5.4m), but neither was able to get into the game. The former was replaced by Oli McBurnie (£5.7m) at half-time, who had more of a sniff in the second half but could not trouble David De Gea (£5.3m) to any great extent.

As Wilder strives to find a solution to the problems going forward, Fantasy managers will increasingly target the Blades for clean sheet fodder in the remaining Gameweeks. 

We recently documented the improvements made to Spurs’ defence, so owners of Serge Aurier (£4.9m) may be particularly encouraged to see a trip to Sheffield United next on his schedule.

Meanwhile, Burnley and Wolves have been offering defensive options for the remainder of 2019/20, namely Nick Pope (£4.9m), Matt Doherty (£6.4m) and Romain Saïss (£4.6m), who face Sheffield United in Gameweeks 33+ and 34+ respectively.

Manchester United XI: De Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka; Matic, Pogba (McTominay 80’); Rashford (D James 80’), B Fernandes (A Pereira 80’), Greenwood (Mata 80’); Martial (Ighalo 80’).

Sheffield United XI: Moore; Robinson, Jagielka, Basham; Stevens, Fleck, Norwood (Berge 46’), Lundstram, Baldock; McGoldrick (Zivkovic 64’), Mousset (McBurnie 46’).

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  1. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is it necessary to add 3rd liverpool player after city game?
    Any suggestion how?!

    Patrico
    VVD Boly Saiss
    Salah KDB Fernandes Martial
    Jesus Rashford DCL

    3.9 schletto 4.0 geundozi

    0.0 itb 1 FT

    Thanks

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Is TAA necessary?

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

      TAA should be in.

  2. Little Frank
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is Foden an option from GW33 onwards? Think he's likely to get as much game time as any other of the mids and as long as you have a decent first sub in case of a no-show I think he could rack up some decent scores with those fixtures. Of course there's a always a risk of a 2 minute cameo but I think Pep would be keen to give him more game time now that this season is practically over in readiness for next season.
    Thoughts?

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

      Yes, Foden is going into my plans for GW33.

      This feels so wrong, all the nice options going forward are dirt cheap and I'm gonna have so money left in the bank...

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

      Imo yes, but if he is your 5th midfielder or you have strong bench as you are going to monitor city midfield minutes and guess when is he going to start.. e.g city play vs liverpool on thursday with midfield : Rodri Gundogan KDB, i 'd assume that when city play vs southampton on sunday that foden will start...

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

    WC'ing next GW so am looking for 2 punts for next GW.
    Pope.
    TAA, Saiss, Maguire.
    KDB, Fernandes, Salah, Barnes.
    Aubameyang, DCL, Jota.
    Stek, Holgate, Stephens, Dendoncker.
    2 ft's, 3.2m ITB.

    Some ideas. Any of these look good or any other suggestion?
    1. Barnes -> Martial + Stephens-> Aurier
    2. Barnes - > Martial + Jota -> Jimenez/ Ings.
    3. Barnes - > Sarr + Jota-> Rashford.
    4. Barnes-> Martial + Stephens-> PVA.

  4. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Why did Sarr drop? What am I not seeing?

    1. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Making way for Martial?

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

      Thinking of a 1 GW punt for him next GW so not sure.

      Maybe people are moving for Foden, Martial, Son and he is just getting left behind.

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

      Blanked last week

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        He is gonna make those people regret today

  5. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Looking when to use my TC and FH.

    Originally thought TC in gw33: Salah vs. Villa.

    But, gw33 also has: United vs. bou; Leicester vs. cp; Wolves vs. ars; Chelsea v. wat; City @ sot.

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

    Overall ranks updated yet?

    1. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      seems so

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

      2 years ago

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

    Grealish > Martial for a -4 hit?

    (or Barnes?)

  8. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    78 points and Sarr to go

    Ok week unless City assets and Auba goes mental 😛

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

      How dare you? You didn't mention danny boy.

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        True, he could help himself vs Mustafi 😀

    2. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      78 + Sarr gotta be considered better than just OK? Well done

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          😛

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

      Yes I am stuggling at 86 with no debruyne as martial gamble. Hopefully Martinez saves my week :p

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        You cheeky git 😀

  9. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Wow lateriser, take a bow son!

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/76913/event/40

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

      Not too shabby indeed

    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I enjoy his commentary and his style...refreshing as most as so safe and samey it depresses me!

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        lol

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

    Early thoughts on the GW32+ captaincy? Jimenez the safe option. Rashford due a goal.

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

      Good thread by Lateraliser on same here:

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/21942701

  11. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Mcarthy (button)
    Taa robbo doherty (lascelles stevens)
    Kdb salah fernandes saka (barnes)
    Jiminez rashford ings

    What to do with that 1ft. Is starting line up ok? Who to bench

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Perhaps downgrade Robbo to someone like Kiko

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

        This

  12. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Grealish > Martial for a -4 hit?

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

      nevermind... i've gone and done it lol. Hate losing those hard earned 4 points...

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

      Smart choice. I took a -4 this week. Its the only reason I have a red arrow at the moment.

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

    Hello DZ! Hows this WC?

    Pope (3.9)
    TAA Doh Aurier (Saiss 3.9)
    Mane KDB Son Martial (Foden)
    Rash Jimi DCL

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If I was on WC now, I'd go for Kane. I reckon he will be on a good run now and SHU looking like still in lockdown.

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

        Thats a bold choice. Im in a tough spot.

        250 spots outside Top 1k - red arrow today on 72(-4) with KDB left. Try to lock in a very high finish, my best ever, but also need some differentials for sure.

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Well with the team above, it is unlikely imo, as you said, gotta have some solid differentials. Perhaps Sarr, Kane, Mahrez etc

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

            Before opting with this as my first draft and confirming, I was trying to get Mahrez in for Foden. Would mean a big downgrade like Rash, Martial or Son. Along those lines

            1. La Roja
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              I liked that tbh, gives you more flexibility too

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

      Wonderful

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

        Cheers. Got no money left over, but downgraded can always happen.

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

          If you can turn Saiss 3.9 into 2 playing defenders, it'd be good IMO

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

            Whats wrong with Saiss? And really cannot get a 5th playing defender unless I downgrade - say foden by 0.5 or so

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

              Nothing wrong.
              I don't like defensive double ups tbh. You're g2g then. One dead spot in the team is fine.

              GL ...

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

                Cheers mate

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

      Beware of Pope

  14. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    For next season we surely don't need an early WC
    Already know most things about squads because of short break.

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

      Totally meaningless spurred on by marketing and wrecking mini leagues for those who planned ahead in GW29.

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

        To be fair though, quite harsh to expect most players to be proactive during the pandemic without knowing what would happen the next day.

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

          I can agree to some extent but for those who have are the ones punished

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

            Should have been rewarded in some way instead of penalized for sure.

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

      Transfers. Like Werner & Ziyech for Chelsea. Also the window will be ope later so things will change.

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

      It’s to cover the first 19 gameweeks though

      Many save it for the Christmas Crunch

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

        I wish there will be a season when I'll play that sensibly 😮
        Always taking mad decisions !!

  15. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who's the best max 8.6m MID, non united or city, for the rest of the season? Looking to upgrade Mount eventually

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

      Richarlison

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

        This

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

      Richarlisson maybe. About the only player in that price category

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

      cheers lads

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

      Monitor Pulisic too

  16. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best combo?
    A) Jesus Martial
    B) Rashford Mahrez

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

      Very tough. Leaning to A

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

      Possible to have all 4?

      1. EL tridente
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Can only have 1 more for each team. Already Got 2 for both

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

          Ok. Important who the others are to answer the question.

  17. Miniboss
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hi fellas

    I know it’s still early but if Richie is ok, I’m planning to save an FT here. Do you see any reason not to?
    1ft, 0.1itb

    Pope
    TAA Doherty Maguire
    KdB Salah Bruno Son Foden
    Jimi DCL

    Button Richie Nketiah Kiko

  18. Amey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Guys which cheap defender would you pick for Lundstram (next GW) ???

    Looking to save money & already have
    Taylor Lascelles Doherty Taa

    Thank You !

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

      Can you afford Aurier, or need to go cheaper? If cheaper, Holgate comes to mind.

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

        Aurier can work yes.
        If i can save some money it'd be nicer to upgrade Jota in future. So ...

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

          Holgate

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

            Thanks mate

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Kiko

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

        Kiko & Holgate looks like in the shortlist.
        4.2 & 4.3
        Nice !
        Thanks mate

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Holgate may not be nailed as Mina is due to be back soon

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

            Wow
            Didn't know that. Thanks mate. Janmatt injury means Kiko is 100% nailed

            1. La Roja
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Yep. Kiko and Aurier have no competition. Which means whenever they are up 1-0 or 2-0 around 60th min, it is likely they will be subbed to manage risk of getting injured

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

                Kiko looks good then. Heard he rotates well with lascelles too.

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

                  I’m considering Cahill or Ward too! Burnley at home next

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

                    Fixtures don't look thta good

    3. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      That’s my defence apart from your Doherty to my Maguire.

      I’m think about shipping Lundstrum too but it might be an upgrade to Doherty leaving A defence of TAA,Maguire,Doherty,Lascelles,Taylor.

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

        Nice
        I can't afford Maguire sadly

  19. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Last transfers before I WC.
    Ready to take a hit!

    1 FT | Pope | 0.2 ITB
    Boly Saiss Lascelles
    Mane KdB Bruno Grealish*
    Auba Vardy Jimenez
    Button Taylor Egan Fodder

    What would you suggest?

  20. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Son or Salah for the rest of the season?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Tough question tbh. We smply do not know what Klopp has in mind once title is won. Is he just gonna field kids until the end of the season? Salah will want to win the golden boot though.

      I think Son edges it at the moment

      1. EL tridente
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Also think that Pool want to break the points record

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

      Salah if any

  21. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Predictions for below players FPL prices next season?

    TAA - 8.5m
    Martial - 9.5m (striker)
    Jimenez - 9m
    KDB - 12m
    Ozil - 5m

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

      Spot on

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

      Taa 8
      Martial 9
      Jimenez 9
      KDB 12.5
      Ozil 6

      (Bonus 😛 )
      Doherty 6.5
      Robbo 7.5

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

      8
      9
      9.5
      11.5
      5.5

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

      Agree with all of those

      Martial back to his 16/17 starting price & position

      How about these:

      Ings 8.0
      Rashford 9.5
      Bruno 9.0
      Son 10.0
      Salah 12.0
      Mane 12.0
      VVD 6.5
      Robbo 6.5
      DCL 8.0
      Richarlison 9.0

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Apart from Everton assets, i agree. I think both DCL and Richarlison will be less

    5. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      12m for Kevin 😮

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

      Aguero 10.5
      Pogba 8
      Auba 11
      Kane 10.5
      Alonso 5.5
      Sterling 10.5
      Lingard 5.0

    7. EMERGING STAR
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      How about TAA as 8m midfielder...

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

        He plays in defence every week though?

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

    How did Greenwood play have only seen a few minutes of highlights and don’t think I heard his name mentioned.

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

      Most shots in the game (1 more than Martial)

      Only DCL (7) & Kane (6) had more than his 5 this gameweek

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

        Thanks. Nice price for those stats.

  23. -GK22-
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    91pts with McCarthy and KDB still to play. Finally a successful WC!!

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

      Nice I am on 76 all out and scared about what tomorrow brings 🙂

  24. Aubaaaaa
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    If you can only have one, who would you rather have in your team? I have Bruno.
    A. Rashford
    B. Son

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

      A

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

      B

    3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

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

    Appreciate any suggestions for this team. 1ft, 0itb. Thanks.

    Ddg
    taa doherty aurier
    kdb bruno (c) son richarlison
    vardy rashford jimmy

    martin taylor guendouzi ngakia

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

      Rich to Martial

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

        I assume he's avoiding the united triple up, otherwise, I agree

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

        Already have 3 United mate

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

          Sorry missed one.

    2. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Don't like Vardy or Son much. Especially Vardy. Could sell him to raise funds then upgrade Ghendouzi to one of a few quality mid-priced MIDS next week and go 352. Just a thought.

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

        Cheers. Would you give Vardy one more gw or dump? Inclined to keep for now as I just got him in on my wc.

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

          Fair... but I don't rate him. Might get you a goal from time to time. Best to hope for.

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

            Having said that, would you consider Vardy and rich > Auba and Sarr for a hit this gw? Auba cap.

  26. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What to do with Bergwijn?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      nothing for now, gotta give him one more game

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

    For once I think Ole is right. Manutd is 2 players away from challenging for epl title with this team.Maybe even more if Martial and Pogba stay injury free... And although Ole is inexperienced he is doing decent as far as handling pogba, martial, greenwood

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

      They looked better being able to pick a “best” team but consider the opponent as well.
      Yes theY looked better but these guys are still miles off the standard and consistency of the top 2. That defence still needs an overhaul if they are to challenge for anything.

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

      Bruno has been the catalyst

      Add a world class centre back into that team & it’s definitely top 3

      Not up with pool yet, or city (if they can keep KDB, replace Kun and get a good 2nd choice centreback to partner Laporte)

      But somewhere in the next few seasons pool may have to look at replacing one or two of that front 3 & if they don’t get that right things open back up again

      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Fabinho?

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

          Is he a world class centreback?

          1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            You wouldn't know that's for sure 😉

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

              The mighty Crystal Palace join vanquished giants Cardiff & Genk 😉

              1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 9 months ago

                Good thing city are up next although you will just conveniently forget how he dominates them just like u did last time. Fabinho against city. Dont youtube it, you wont like how the evidence contradicts your position

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

                  Yep, take Ederson & Laporte out of City & you'll find they become closer to human for sure (Norwich proved as much around that time also if my memory isn't mistaken - and that was with Ederson 😉 )

                  In fact, I think City fielded the mighty backline of Angelino - Fernandinho - Stones - Walker in front of Claudio Bravo that day! 😉

                  1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                    • 6 Years
                    3 years, 9 months ago

                    Oh I thought fabinho was a defensive midfielder crossing swords with attacking players like ageuro, sterling, Ken and Bernardo Silva. Did you think the defensive side took on the players you named. Wow that is hilarious

                  2. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                    • 6 Years
                    3 years, 9 months ago

                    You do realise that a defensive md does his best work in his own half when the other team have the ball. Or did you think I was only referring to the unstoppable shot a 100 million pound cb rb combo could do nothing to stop. That's not how he dominated them. That's the cherry

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

                      Absolutely, a team unit isn't impacted all by the absence of their core defensive personnel - that's just crazy talk 😉

                      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 9 months ago

                        Once the ball gets into liverpool's half and primarily goes through the midfield of rodri, Kdb, Silva up to Sterling and aguero. No I dont think bravo is having much of an impact. Walker is 50 million and first choice so that's Citi's own fault if you think he is !$%#. Stones is 50 million and supposed to be first choice with laporte. Otamendi on bench so again pep chose fernandinho at cb probably to accommodate rodri. His choice. Mendy was injured most of last season and city were happy to play anyone at left back and won the league so if you are complaining about angelino you have to ignore their entire body of work. So I dont buy the poor man city rhetoric. Good try though

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

                        Yep sounds like we're definitely agreed - you can remove a team's first choice defence & it won't be any easier for the opposition's midfield - every day's a school day eh? 😉

                      3. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 9 months ago

                        Attacking midfield yes. Defensive mid no.

                        I refuse to feel sorry for moneybags city supposed lack of squad depth. We lost 3 CBS's and played a kid and city caught us and beat us in one of those games. Fabinho played cb by the way. Pretty well. Those games still counted at the end. They all do. Everyone said how great city were to close the gap. So dont buy it.

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

        Or if Klopp leaves for new challenge. I think Liv mid has over performed with the high work rate. Their mid is actually equal to Manutf right now if not lower quality. Salah Mane and Firmino all 28 so I would give them one more year before downhill starts unless TAA goes bale way and becomes RM and LW with improvement in dribbling...

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

      2 ?
      Nahh ...
      Squad depth is also important.

      1 CDM + 1 RW + 1 Quality CB + 1 auxiliary FB (who can play Both RB LB) if needed ....

      This is all needed.

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

        I think with Mctominay and Fred, Midfield is cleared for a while. And we need RM more than RW as need someone who can pass, crossand knows football with high workrate both offence and defence not headless chicken like James... Shaw Lindelof and RM are the weak spots remaining

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

          Yeah if they keep Pogba Bruno McTominay Fred Matic they’re well enough covered for central midfielders

          If Pogba goes it should be for big money so hopefully they would replace him in kind

          Would also be ok with giving Williams a crack of the whip at LB to take over from Shaw

          Lindelof would be a great 3rd choice CB, but I think Maguire needs a proper world class centreback alongside him

          RWF is an interesting one - it’s pie in the sky transfer talk for now - but Sancho would be perfect

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

    Any changes worth considering here?

    Pope Button
    TAA Doherty Fernandez Robinson Simpson
    KDB Salah Son Fernandes Hayden
    Jimenez Rashford DCL

    1 FT, 0.1 ITB

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

      Over two weeks (to avoid a hit) I'd want to upgrade a defender. Could raise the cash from DCL or even Son who I think is overrated on here.

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

        A defender? Why? And who would you get rid of and who would you get in?

  29. Miniboss
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Second attempt:

    Hi fellas

    I know it’s still early but if Richie is ok, I’m planning to save an FT here. Do you see any reason not to?
    1ft, 0.1itb

    Pope
    TAA Doherty Maguire
    KdB Salah Bruno Son Foden
    Jimi DCL

    Button Richie Nketiah Kiko

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

      I like it! Save the free if you're happy to risk Foden against LIV

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

      Yeah save

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

      Thanks guys

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

    Finally broke top 10k even if its just for a day this season. Typical Fpl season after BB/WC of sub 30 gws giving top 10k/5k depending on captaincy luck in the season. This season I lost 216 pts from captaincy whereas difference to OVR 1 is 168pts! Last year it Kun Capatain badluck over sterling ,this season its kdb. Atleast I can quit knowing I gave my all

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

      it was Kun captaincy badluck*

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

      Well done. Quitting yeah right

    3. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      How do you know how many points you lost to captaincy?