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Key Everton attackers blank again as FPL defenders grab the points at Norwich

Norwich 0-1 Everton

  • Goals: Michael Keane (£5.2m)
  • Assists: Lucas Digne (£5.7m)
  • Bonus Points: Keane x3, Digne x2, Mason Holgate x1 (£4.3m)

A rare goal from Michael Keane (£5.2m) was enough to see off Norwich City as Everton’s efficient, if rather drab, emergence from lock down continued.

The centre-half’s winner, a flick header from a Lucas Digne (£5.7m) corner, came in the 55th minute of a contest that had more than a hint of a pre-season friendly about it – lots of sunshine and mistakes, precious little intensity and quality in the final third.

Keane’s second goal of the season, a second straight clean sheet and the maximum bonus award brought in a season-high 15 points for his 1.9% ownership in Fantasy Premier League.

But most Fantasy eyes were elsewhere, with 10.8% thoroughly enjoying an 11-point haul from Digne and a canny 2.1% still pulling in the cut-price points offered by Mason Holgate (£4.3m).

Everton’s fixtures are pleasant enough to suggest further defensive returns are there for the taking. This is a unit, after all, that has had little trouble shutting down both Norwich’s and Liverpool’s attacks since the resumption of football.

Boss Carlo Ancelotti was keen to praise the defensive work of the team as a whole.

“The teamwork, not only the defenders but the strikers are doing well, is important. When you are able to work together and show good spirit defensively, you can keep clean sheets. The players are tired and that is normal. But their physical condition is really good. In these two games, we had no injuries. Next week we will recover some players – Mina and Sidibe.” – Carlo Ancelotti

His reference to the return of two defenders might set off a few alarms in the camps of those owning Holgate and Seamus Coleman (£5.3m), but there are also worries for managers with Richarlison (£8.3m) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.5m) in their teams.

The pair, owned by 10.9% and 13.8% respectively, again played as a front two at Carrow Road and they dominated the goal attempt statistics, having nine of the 21 total shots in the match.

But the fixture produced not a single big chance and most efforts were relatively speculative mid to long-range attempts, with Calvert-Lewin missing the best chance of the match when he steered a free header wide following an excellent cross from the industrious Alex Iwobi (£5.6m).

Everton have set up to play fairly deep and with minimal attacking input from their full-backs. That has meant they are hard to break down, but lack significant offensive bite.

The club’s next two fixtures – Leicester at home, Spurs away – are unlikely to prompt a change in that tactic, leaving a lot of FPL managers invested in attackers living on scraps at present.

As for Norwich, they are as good as relegated and coach Daniel Farke is clearly keen to experiment with his line-up as he left two of the season’s bigger hitters – Teemu Pukki (£6.5m) and Todd Cantwell (£4.7m) on the bench yesterday.

He explained his decision post-match.

“Right now, we have a strange situation – five weeks and two games per week. It was pretty hot out there and without a proper pre-season, you have to rotate.” – Daniel Farke

Even so, that would have hurt a lot of FPL managers – Pukki is owned by 12.9%, Cantwell by 18.7% – although the pair probably feature heavily in a lot of ‘ghost ship’ teams.

But Fantasy investment in any of the Canaries players looks decidedly unwise with trips to Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City still to come before the season is done.

Norwich City (4-2-3-1): Krul; Aarons, Godfrey, Klose, Lewis (Cantwell 86′); McLean Tettey (Vrancic 79′); Rupp (Buendia 71′), Duda (Pukki 71′), Hernandez (Idah 79′); Drmic.

Everton (4-4-2): Pickford: Coleman, Keane, Holgate, Digne: Iwobi (Gordon 90′), Davies (Sigurdsson 45′), Gomes, Bernard (Baines 87′); Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison (Kean 79′).

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  1. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which GK for the rest of the season:

    A Foster
    B Dubravka
    C Patricio

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      C

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      C.

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      C if you've got space for Wolves picks.

      B is an alternative as Newcastle as quite tight at home with a reasonable run of games too..

    4. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      C if not already triple wolves

  2. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Captain:

    a) Doherty
    b) Jimenez

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

      Have both and im going neither.

      Villa usually do nick a goal especially at home

      Jiminez simply not explosive enough for the armband. Bruno of forwards

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I want to captain someone from that game as they are safe from injuries in FA cup games

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

          Son or salah for me

          1. Coys96
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Don't own either

        2. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Good thinking there.

          1. Pukki Party
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Maybe Jimenez VC then and captain the player you would normally?

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

        I wouldnt captain Bruno after a certain P Pogba has entered the fray.

        1. Coys96
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Neither, also Brighton have been good

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jimenez.

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I'd go attack into a Villa defence with a good local edge.

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

        Villa´s defence has improved a lot, I would be careful

        1. Boyd to Sven
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          As a villa fan I'm not sure I'd agree with this statement.....

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

    Anyone making transfers on week by week basis insyead of season long basis now?

    With just 7 games to go i think thats ansound strategy if u can save 2 transfers this week

    Sold kdb last week but wouldnneed him back very soon but with 2 free transfers can afford to sell him again when he looks likely to be rested for whoever looks good that week (like martial this week)

    Less likely to backfire with peps rotation

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

      With heavy rotation I think a squad of 15 playing players is needed. Maybe room for jsut one budget benchfodder

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

        Hard to bench expensive players so with 5 subs auto sub is almost impossible

        Got saka nkeitiah on my bench and sticking with it. Anything more just seems like anwaste with the sub rule

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

        I disagree. With heavy rotation but 5 subs, you don't need bench fodder. I think four strong playing defenders is all you need. Fodder keeper, fodder 8th attacker, fodder last defender.

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

          I agree, if we had 3 subs the rotation would matter much more

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

        Depends what your budget gets you. 3.9 keeper, 3.9 fifth defender and a 4.2 fifth mid frees upcash but the likes of Jimenez, Ings, Rashford, DCL, Vardy (irrespective of current form) are a nice price to allow you a better bench. But I still prefer the cash in the bank for single transfer flexibility than a 2nd keeper or 4.5 third defender or 5m fifth mid. Don't expect your bench to play but always have a starting 4th defender.

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Week, 2 or 3 weeks ahead until WC in 33 or 34.

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

    So who is ditching Richarlison, if so, who for?

    Martial
    Son
    Maddison/Mount
    Mahrez/Foden

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I'm not but if I was A.

      I like all of those a lot tho except the 3rd rows

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

        3rd rows?

        1. Coys96
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Maddison & mount

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

    Has anyone actually tried the perma-cap strategy?

    Every year I look back at my captains and realize that if I had just kept and captained Salah every game I would have scored more than if I switched around.

    Add in the VCs for the games where the perma caps don't play, and you can get a pretty tidy score. I might try it next year with KdB. There's no game where the penalty taker from City especially one as creative as KdB, will be a bad option. Even if they have Liverpool away. Heck, I have my armband on him now with Pool at home.

    Thoughts?

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

      Problem is you never know who the perma captain is going to be. At the start of the season you might have said Kane

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

        Yeah that's true. It requires you to identify the highest scoring player.

        This season could have worked because it was quite clearly going to be Salah again.

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

          Well, KDB is up there as well, he might even be the highest scoring player of the game after this evening.

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

        Nah, the only choice for permacap at the start of the season would've been Salah.

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

      My capping has been shocking all season so I'm very tempted to although I enjoy taking a punt with it, sadly it's hardly ever worked this year.

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      You will go through a lot of weeks with regrets. You will be going against your gut when you think someone else is a better option. You'll eventually cave.

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

        It takes an iron will for sure, but if it's proven at the end to get the best results, why not?

        I thought I was doing poorly on captaincy, but turns out this season I've been pretty good overall actually. 393 points when permacapping Salah would get me 394. Granted I didn't count the VCs from Salah's missed games.

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Proven with the help of hindsight. You say KDB next year based on this year, but would KDB have worked last year? Or even the year before? During the weeks he's outscored by another captain, how many weeks would it take for you to decide he might've been the wrong choice? Kane permacap would've worked a few seasons ago too, but things change.

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

            Well injuries obviously change everything. You're not going to captain an injured player which was the case with KdB. But let's say for instance, as close as I can get, I will keep Salah for the season whenever he's fit and captain him every game. I will also use a standard VC selection. If he's injured I'll either bench him or remove him if he's out for a long time but buy him right back once he's starting again. I reckon that strategy would work very well especially by picking Salah who is fit and plays the majority of most games and is proven to score over 200 points a season.

            1. Cok3y5murf
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Hmm. Where did you find your total captaincy points, again? I forgot the name of the website.

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

                https://www.anewpla.net/

        2. Egg noodle
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          5 in the back is a proven strategy. Only a very select few actually follow it.

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

        Not only that. Injuries, hectic schedule incoming..all that goes into consideration who will be captain, not only the sheer quality of the player. With captain first and foremost you must be assured that he will start

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

          Yeah but look at Salah this season for example. He has missed 3 games but other than that, he's started every other one and played at least 60mins.

          So if you had permacapped Salah and then on the days he doesn't play you get a VC, you'd be over 400 captain points. I guarantee that's higher than a lot of players thus far.

          Also, I guess you make exceptions for double gameweeks as well, that pushes the score even higher. It really could be the best solution.

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

            I'm tempted by something similar

            Maybe not perma-PERMA captain - but something broad strokes assumption related

            e.g.
            Salah for home games
            TAA for away games, except if Mane isn't playing in which case it's Salah for away games too

            Something like that - There has to be a way to capitalise on Salah's utterly insane home FPL record, whilst avoiding his pretty dismal (by comparison) away record - which coincidentally immediately flips back to over 10 PPG when Mane hasn't started this season

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

            To be fair, Salah is probably the only player in the game i would permacap, based on his last three seasons, because reasons you mentioned. But any other player, including Aguero, Kane, even KDB..i would avoid even considering this option. But Salah is valid due to very low chance of rotation and games missed through injury

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

              KDB with pens elevates automatically to that level I reckon... Its just the question of whether he is undisputed #1 pen taker

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

      Depemds on the players

      My best seasons were 13/14 and 17/18 (top 1k both)

      And the main reason was suarez and salah captains every week except dgws.

      Tend to sturggle when we have to try and mix it up like this coming gameweek

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

        I guess it comes down to how obvious the standout player is. Salah hasnt hit those 17/18 heights again in terms of goals so its easier to be swayed away now

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

      Pens are a big deal here - City have missed a few thus time around. KdB would be on a monster monster score had he had them all the time.

      AfCon will screw things up next time for Mo I imagine so KdB looks good - as did Sterling in preseason and early season!

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

        Has Salah not stopped playing for Egypt?

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

          Really? Had no idea

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

            Not sure but there was that issue at one stage between him and the National side.

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

              He hasn't stopped playing for them.

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

          No way in hell that would EVER be a possibility

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

      Perma cap highest points scorer this season for next. Will be either Salah or KDB in that case.

      Have had Salah all season and will be same for next so permacap will be on him.

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

      Never tried it. May work but takes some of the fun out of the game for me.

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

        Think permacap resolves the issue of too many cap fails.

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Hey I've got someone with me (see below)

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

      If I had one big hitter, I would try it. However, by captaining a Salah your team is diluted to cover his cost. I did Salah home Mane away and it certainly paid off. I could have chosen 2 big hitters that rotate somewhat and play home games only. All of them have plus and minus points.

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

        Every team has at least two usually 3 big hitters or at least captainable options.

        I started the season with Salah, Sterling, KdB for instance. And in trying to rotate between Sterling and Salah for H/A, I lost out. Would have scored more sticking with Salah.

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

      Not trying yet but the fun factor is reduced isn't it? Fun = cursing self for many close-to-deadline change of heart!

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

        Ask all the Martial owners from this week... Fun isn't just the captain.

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

          Mate I did not say that's the only fun it's part of it. I've got Martial this week I enjoyed it but I also enjoy picking captaincy and the drama alongside that choice.

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

            Fair enough. I don't really care for it personally. I don't like variance and think the most enjoyable part of the game is building a team and balancing price points. The captaincy adds huge swings on a weekly basis. But I still take part because it's probably the best way to get points. But if there's another strategy that will get you more, why not go for that?

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

              Yeah I am not too analytical dealing with my team probably because I do not have enough time. You can see my record, not too impressive that's probably I am beaten by people like you who are analytical enough rightly so. I may try your approach that could work but for now I am happy to loose few points for the drama that I also enjoy!

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

        I had Bruno C but had Martial in my side. Pure logic says choose Martial due to his position on the pitch. I have never listened to my own advice (smile)

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

          Fun = curse self 😀

    10. Pinturicchio10
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah quite a few times down the years. It's not a viable now I think because there's so many top options. Havent done the numbers but I'd say my captain picks this season are miles ahead perma-Salah. The odd punt is fine but a lot of managers make too many wild picks over the season. The more wild picks the more you're banking against the best players. Calculated risks with explosive players in home games vs woeful teams is a must if you want to finish really high.

        1. Pinturicchio10
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Just checked that anewpla or whatever it's called and yes, absolutely crushing perma-Salah so far. It's wrong with some of my picks though which is weird, like Fernandes 6 times even though this gw is the first time I've had him. Jimenez similar. Bulk has been Salah but tactical switches have boosted my rank greatly.

        2. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I think it removes a very painful and regretful and stressful part of the fantasy game from your control. This makes for a much more stable mental state I would fancy. The people saying you would regret some weeks etc are misguided. My taking the permacap mindset you remove all stress and worry about selecting your captain every single week. There is no regret, since it is a decision you have already made.

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

            Yeah, that's definitely the main reason why I'm considering it.

        3. Better off with a pin and a…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I think you're better off picking a heavy-hitter and sticking with them for a period rather than trying to change it every week. Doesn't mean you can't change it over in the case of injuries or major loss of form, though. In the end you know that Salah/KDB are going to get you 200 points+ doubled if you captain them nearly all the time. I think most of us struggle to beat that!

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

            probably the biggest mistake we make is not captaining the likes of Salah vs MCI, MANU, TOT, CHE, etc...and he usually returns big in those games (i havent purposely put Arsenal there because that is easy cap choice for me)

            1. Better off with a pin and a…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              It's very difficult to predict anything over a 1-game period. Salah/KDB will outscore other players over the long term, but not necessarily in any given week. Anything better is just luck and unlikely to stick. Double gameweeks alter it a bit.

        4. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Needs nerves to pick only one, we tend to think about the fixtures a lot. I started with Salah/Sterling captain rotation that started well, but wouldn't have lasted the whole season. Plenty of ways to play but i usually captain a big hitter;
          Salah 21 times
          Sterling 6
          Aguero 3
          Vardy, Mane, Auba 2
          Alli, Abraham (don't ask) 1

          1. saint4life
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            You’re really captaining salah in a Merseyside derby rather than kun/kdb on a double gameweek? Just a recent example. Sure it might get you a slightly better rank some seasons but it takes away some of the edge and skill if you’re a good player. You have to back your own judgement. Plus there’s no better feeling than for the people who nailed martial this week etc.

        5. Reg83
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Could be effective but boring..

          I tc kdb last week, Jimenez this week, but will captain neither next week. Still unsure who to captain next week.

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

          I'm tempted to perma-cap TAA next season tbh.

          Decent chance of attacking returns and/or clean sheet points means there won't be many blank weeks.

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

            71 points in away games 116 points at home. Rotate with another home big hitter. The rest is luck. FPL towers get rid of the captain!!

        7. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I see the logic as a potential way of getting more points but for me it’s a no-no simply because it detracts from the fun of the game.

          I like the highs and lows every week from selecting a different captain that either scores well or fails. Call me a masochist if you want,

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

            Exactly this , love a Cpt punt now and then

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

          And here I am thinking about making a post about the merits of captaining DCL this week...

      • Silecro
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        DCL owners, do we keep him? not any options around his price tag also...

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

          He fits a price point and will get a fair share of points. Leave balance in the squad I would advise.

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

            Yeah, i intend to, just asking. Will probably save ft this week. WC team for this week works just fine for the upcoming one

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

          Ditching Rich, but keeping DCL for now.

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

          Strikers seem patchy at the moment. Mids seem to be doing better.

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

          Even contemplated captaining him

        5. Reg83
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I am looking at Giroud if indeed he is no. 1 option for Chelsea. Don't want jota

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

            As a Chelsea fan, stay clear of him. First game in which he does not score, Tammy starts next

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

          Keeping. Everton fixtures are quite good, no-one else I really want in that price bracket.

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

        With the advent of the crowded fixture list and the facility for 5 substitutes being used; some of the previously nailed players are far more vulnerable to rotation. We will never be able to second guess the managers but we can adapt new strategies to compensate.

        Players like Pulisic, Traore, Mahrez, Foden and the like have great points per minute stats but we have been put off in the past by rotation risk. I actually see them having more value now and the likes of KDB, Sterling, Salah and Mane who will remain big hitters but are bound to lose some minutes, thus negating some of their value.

        It would be quite reasonable to think the upturn in the first group impacts on the previously nailed group.
        Another important point is the lesser chance of getting auto subs. One pointers will be more common, but previous rotation risk players playing the last 20 minutes to half hour, playing against tired opposition, will, no doubt increase the likelihood of hauls on and off your bench.

        In conclusion, are you changing tactics and getting a bigger spread of medium priced players, or are you going to remain paying 11 to 13 million on big hitters to protect captain hauls that will be dissipated to some extent?

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

          I ditched Salah for Richarlison on my WC (budget spread enabled Doherty in defence), that hasn't worked out.

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

            😀

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

            There are always rough and smoothe stories. I got Martial for Salah and Doherty for Lascelles so it worked on this occasion. i was actually thinking of the high point scorers per minute.

        2. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Good point, see how many 0-0 at half time so far and how many goals in the last 15 mins of the game? Sorry no hard data here just purely impression. It may change slowly but 7-8 games to go that the info we have for now.

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

            You are right. It is an idea only but could work. A player like Mahrez if he played every game would be beating Salah and Mane atm.

        3. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          It's a fair reflection, but if most players get some time during the game isn't it most likely that your starting 11 and maybe 1 sub will figure in the points?

          So your analysis holds of if hitters are benched and don't haul in the final 20 or 30 mins.

          That would mean 12 or 13 strong players will cover for any hidden injury concerns.

          Once the title is settled managers may be more open with who is out, but games are staggered from each game week deadline.

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            * holds if big hitters don't haul from the bench.

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

              I did understand.

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

            Your points are valid and I think like you. There will be more surprise injuries so a better bench could help. I am looking at Foden and bottled it last week and settled on leaving Grealish. Sometimes one has just got to go with gut.

        4. Reg83
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Mix. My big hitters are only mane and kdb. Others are rashford, Bruno, Jimmy, taa etc.

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

            Sounds like you have a good mix anyway. Another weakness of mine is wanting a player in every game, which is definitely not a sound strategy. I enjoy the games more though.

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

          I'm keeping a few of the highly owned players and going big in defence to avoid rotation risks and take advantage of good fixtures.

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

            Probably what I will do.

      • FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Which combo to go with?

        a) Rashford and Son

        b) Kane and Martial

        c) Rashford and Martial (then get Son next week maybe?)

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

          C

        2. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          C

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

          I just got Rashford and Son, so A for me

      • Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Hi folks, playing 451 for GW32 for now. Anything to change here?

        Pope
        TAA AWB Aurier Doherty
        Salah KDB Bruno Martial Sarr
        Jimenez [C]

        McCarthy DCL Ayew Egan

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Nice, may well be the best way to deal with the striker conundrum.

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

            Probably fingers crossed

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

          Yep, 451 looking like the way to go now. I have Rashford up top with Nketiah and Connolly. Juicing up my midfield and defence at the expense of KDB.

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

            Cool yes good luck

        3. Patson Dabaka
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Someone mocked me on here for suggesting 451. Wish I'd pulled the trigger on that plan!

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

            It may sway back soon but since restart that's what we know

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

            Gotta play your own game mate 🙂

            1. Patson Dabaka
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Totally agree! I went 2 up top with jiminez and Ings so still got a chance to be proven wrong anyway 🙂

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

          I like it.

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

            Cheers

      • GREEN IS GOOD
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        A. Bruno > Martial

        B. Mahrez > Martial (for Utd triple up)

        This would also fund Fernandez > Aurier to match ML rival playing catch up.

        Have got Rashford and KDB

        1. antis0cial
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Neither appeal to me

        2. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          He scored three goals yesterday. He's a quality player but won't do it again. Was there a reason you didn't already have him ahead of Mahrez and Bruno?

          1. GREEN IS GOOD
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Yes, Because i didn't see into the future.

            Seriously tho, if Martial is OOP and getting that service to him....

            Plus I need the funds for Aurier to negate ML rival. Aurier seems to play as a winger now.

        3. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          B for fixtures but Mahrez is a quality player on form too.

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

          B

      • Gunner1290
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        For those who bench boosted and then wildcarded is it the best time to play free hit this week? I can’t see a better gameweek to play it

        1. GREEN IS GOOD
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          GW38?

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

          Surely, your WC team should be close to a FH team so why waste the FH?

        3. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Fixtures suggest next week (gw 33) or holding off for a gw38 relegation and top 4 shoot out to pick teams still going for it with strongest 11.

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

          I'm keeping my FH as a get out of jail free card.

          If there is an outbreak of Covid in one team it will impact the fixture list and might lead to another double gameweek. The tight schedule also increases the injury risk so we might see a lot of injuries in the coming weeks.

          If it's not needed I will play it GW38 with D.Silva as my C.

      • antis0cial
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        a) Vardy, Traore, Stevens to DCL, Mahrez, Aurier (-4)
        b) Vardy, Traore to DCL, Mahrez
        c) Vardy, Traore to Nketiah Son

        Open to suggestions.

        Pope
        TAA AWB Boly
        Salah KDB Bruno Sarr Traore
        Rash Jime

        Vardy Lascelles Stevens

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

          C

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

          Vardy/Traore to Greenwood/Mahrez and use leftover funds to get VVD for Stevens in GW33?

          1. antis0cial
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Great, thanks, I have my Utd 3 but I could do Vardy, Traore to Mahrez Nketiah and go either Robbo or VVD next week over stevens

            Or.. I could do Vardy, Traore to Son, Connoly then get VVD over Stevens next week

      • Lav
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Set & forget GK + 4th DEF.

        A. Pope + Saiss
        B. Patricio + Kiko

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

          Any recommendations on this team? Have I benched the right players?

          Dubravka
          TAA Doherty Bissaka Aurier
          Mane Son KDB Fernandes
          Rashford Jiminez

          Subs: Saka, Calvert Lewin, Lascelles

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

          A

        3. La Vida Latte
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I am on B

      • pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Just one assist to go for KdB to equal the record. Think that’s right. On 19 right now.

        He could put the record beyond reach - until next season I guess. 🙂

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

          He's on 16 assists. Fantasy assists aren't actually assists.

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

            Ty

      • golden skulltula 69
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Hi everyone.

        Rashford or Gabriel Jesús?

        I own Bruno and KDB btw...

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

          Rashford.

          1. golden skulltula 69
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Thank you!

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

          The saviour. Rashford!

          1. golden skulltula 69
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Thank you!

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

        Any recommendations on this team? Have I benched the right players?

        Dubravka
        TAA Doherty Bissaka Aurier
        Mane Son KDB Fernandes
        Rashford Jiminez

        Subs: Saka, Calvert Lewin, Lascelles

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

          Calvert Lewin for Aurier.

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

          Definitely wouldn’t be benching DCL

      • royals forever
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Which player should I upgrade for GW32

        Saka
        Egan
        Grealish

        Other DFs and MFs are

        Maguire Fernandez Boly Stevens

        KDB Martial Fernandes

        3.0 ITB

        Any ideas would be welcomed

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

          I'd upgrade Grealish.

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

          Maybe get rid of Egan first, then perhaps Grealish to Mahrez for City's great run of fixtures from GW33?

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

          Why Saka? a good fifth mid. Only Foden might be better.
          Egan banned 1 game. But you have too many SUTD (1 is too many) A waste of a tfr at this moment.
          Grealish must go. Look at Sarr or even Mahrez after they play Pool

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

        Play one:
        Lascelles (bou) or Holgate (LEI)

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

          this is the one where i just know i'll play lascelles and he will concede with a yellow while Holgate will keep cs

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

            I picked Lascelles this week... Looked good 60 minutes in.

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

          Will Bournemouth scora again this campaign? I would defo play Lascelles.

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

          Both and bench TAA. And then delete account.

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

          But on the more serious note lets say Las.

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

          Absolute coin toss.

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

        Actually KdB not playing tonight would be good for me, have Holgate 1st on the bench with 7pts, rivals don’t have him and every pt counts now. I know it is only wishful thinking but it is Pep...

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

          Same here

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

          Why wont KDB play

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

            Ohhh you....don't get me started.

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

              Hahahaha

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

            wishful thinking for their bench points

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

          Lol

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

          Its highly unlikely, he was a sub vs Burnley so he will start this one for sure

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

        Gotta be Auba Captain for GW 32 right, even if Arsenal are useless?

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

          If you think he will start, then go for it. Arsenal have 5 games in 12 days and Norwich is the only game looks benchable for Auba.

          I think it's well risky to captain him.

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

            Thats my worry

      • Benteke Fried Chicken
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        How does this look for a FH this week?
        Pope (Button)
        Doherty, Aurier, AWB, PVA (Lascelles)
        Son, Traore, Bruno (Saka, Guendozi)
        Auba, Rash, Jiminez

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

        GW33

        A. Sterling & Auba to Salah & Jesus. Play Mount.

        B. Auba & Mount to Greenwood & Salah. Play Greenwood.

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

          A

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

          I wouldnt do either but A if you must

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

            Why? Need Salah vs Villa.

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

              If liverpool wins the title today or after city game, how much liverpool will care Villa game is concerning for Salah, TAA, Mane owners. Klopp may decide to go booze tours with the squad 😛

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

                They're having 8 days rest now. And they've nothing else to play for. Salah is a Golden boot contender as well.

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

          Really tough

          Think I’d just go A - B has a much higher topside but 33 reeks of 8 changes at City again - so no Sterling

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

            So you think Sterling & Greenwood will do better than Jesus & Mount?

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

              If Sterling plays I think he could go wild - just don’t see playing time.

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

        Pope better keep it clean tonight!

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

          After the shitshow of Burnley defence vs City, I wouldnt count on it. I reckon Sarr is going to tear a new one today

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

            This

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

            Watford is not City....

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

              Sherlock alert

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

                Oh boy....

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

                  lol

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

          Same here. We agree on everything today. Maybe throw in some penalty save also.

      • Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Jota owners are you giving him one more week?

        I think we get leaked line ups and hes not playing I will sell to DCL

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

          Don't get dcl. Everton toothless in attack

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

            this

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

              La Roja alert.

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

                nice grav 😛

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

                  Now thats a good one...

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

                    😎

          2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Didnt he have loads of chances v norwich? To be honest I didn't watch the match only the 3 min highlights

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

              it did not help playing 11 defenders. Both sides actually

              1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 9 months ago

                Fair enough.

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

            Think that is a bit harsh.

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

            Watch your language! I will report you to the court of human rights!

      • Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Sell Son or Fernandes for Salah? For GW 33+ (have Rashford and martial)

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

          I'd be tempted to say Son. Spurs just don't look very attacking under Jose.

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

            I was thinking the same. Just needed someones opinion on it as well. Son it is. Thank you!

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

            Son burns me year after year. Pick him and he fails. Drop him and he scores!

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

              Same

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

          Why would you sell Bruno?

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

            Because i need to sell someone and triple united scares me :p

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

        People ditching Auba in case he doesn't start against Norwich?

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

          He is probably in dont buy dont sell category now

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

          He didn't miss a single minute in PL (other than the red card) since Arteta took over so I don't think he is a rotation risk.

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

            But i don't think its humanly possible for someone to play this many matches in such a short time without injuring themselves

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

              what he said

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

              Unless maybe he's benched for fa cup which would be dumb of arteta

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

              Maybe rested in the cup? All be it that is their only hope of a trophy lol

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

                arteta might as well pack his bags and off to spain if he doesnt play him for fa cup game

            4. Klaren
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              If you are fit, it's definitely humanly possible to play a match every 3 days. He played 4 games during Christmas in about a 10 day period as well. I think he only got subbed out once for about 10 minutes in that period.

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

                And why would you want to risk you best player for injury? 5 games in 12 days.

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

                  It's not necessarily risking him for injury if he is physically capable of playing and Auba is one of the fittest players in PL. As I said they he started every game in tight schedules until now so I expect him to start every game for the rest of the season until they have nothing left to play for in the season (possibly after that point as well if he is chasing Golden Boot).

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

          He is my captain

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

            Same just worried cos of FA cup matches.

        4. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Wi prob sell him, definitely if he blanks tonight. Rashford most likely but Kane also in the running even with his Galway roots!

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

            Wouldn't be surprised if he blanked tonight.

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

              Me neither. Neither him nor his teammates looks tok interested.

      • gers23
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Auba hattrik tonight please...

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

          This

      • mattyb09
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I have some clear holes here, alot of value built up in Vardy Ings Salah KDB and Bruno... 2 FT. 0.2 ITB

        Thoughts?

        Hendo
        TAA Gomez Lascelles
        Salah KDB Bruno Sarr
        Auba Vardy Ings

        McCarthy; Hayden O'Connell Williams

        Watch List: Doherty, Foden, Jesus, Aurier, Saiss, Kane

      • Sailboats
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Anyone else with KDB(c)?

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

          I dont have him let alone captaining

          Gulp

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

          My mini league rival.... comes down to Mount and Auba v Kdb

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

          Everyone in my mini league has him, but no captains. He cancels himself out mostly for OR I think.

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

        What about this for a 451?

        TAA Aurier Doherty Boly
        Salah Mane Mahrez Son Martial
        Rashford

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

          Boly/Aurier/Son are your soft underbelly