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Blank for captain favourite Jiménez opens door for top 10k movement

The chances of significant movement among the top 10,000 Fantasy Premier League managers looks increasingly likely in Gameweek 32+.

Raúl Jiménez (£8.3m) was backed for the captaincy by more than any other option among the world’s best-ranking players but produced a blank against Aston Villa’s largely improved defence.

The Mexican came into Gameweek 32+ with four goals in his last five Premier League matches, convincing 31.7% of the top 10k to back him with the armband.

As you can see, that was close to double the number of managers choosing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m) as their captain.

16.2% of the top 10k were swayed by the Arsenal man’s upcoming meeting with Norwich, who have conceded the second-most number of goals this season (56).

Given the amount that backed Jiménez against Villa, any attacking return for Aubameyang is likely to trigger some movement for Fantasy managers.

The same is also true of Marcus Rashford (£9.0m) ahead of his trip to Brighton. The Manchester United man, who has 13 attacking returns in as many Premier League matches since Gameweek 12, was backed by 13.8% of the top 10k for Gameweek 32+.

Despite the Gameweek 31+ hat-trick, Anthony Martial (£8.1m) remains a differential, just 8% of managers in the top 10k brave enough to trust him with the armband.

Even more ominous is the power that Mohamed Salah (£12.7m) has once more. The trip to Manchester City means just 7.8% have captained him among the top 10k. Another haul for the Egyptian, combined with blanks for a selection of the other popular armbandees, could cause a massive shift in the rankings at this level.

Meanwhile, the chip usage for Gameweek 32+ was rather subdued, both in the top 10k and worldwide.

As you can see from the figures above, the Wildcard was the most popular of these, deployed by 5.7% of managers in the upper echelon of the game.

With just six Gameweeks left in 2019/20, 15.5% of the top 10k managers are leaving it late to make use of that chip. 

Manchester City’s upcoming hosting of Liverpool has also triggered a small flurry of chip usage.

With those two teams still among the most popular in the Fantasy community, it is no surprise to see a handful of managers deploying the Free Hit.

3.1% of the top 10k went for temporary squads for Gameweek 32+, Kevin De Bruyne (£10.7m) the only player from Manchester City’s meeting with Liverpool to make it into the template.

There is significant interest in the Manchester United attack from these squads, with Bruno Fernandes (£8.7m), Martial and Rashford all selected by over 64% of top 10k Free Hitters.

The price of Emiliano Martínez (£4.3m) is also proving appealing, with over half of the Free Hit squads at this level including the Arsenal man for an appealing home clash with Norwich.

The recent form of Christian Pulisic (£7.0m), which has seen him score twice since the Premier League restart, is enough for top 10k Free Hitters to consider him for their squads too, 57.7% of such managers including him.

Martial has already made a dent in the top 10k in terms of ownership.

One Gameweek after his hat-trick the out-of-position FPL midfielder is already selected by 38% of managers at this level.

That has not stopped investment in Fernandes or Rashford though, selected by 76.1% and 55.5% of top 10k managers respectively.

Salah’s 11-point haul against Crystal Palace has not led to much investment by the top managers just yet.

He is still owned by roughly half of the top 10k, although that figure will surely rise after the tricky trip to Manchester City is out of the way.

Another clean sheet for Matt Doherty (£6.4m) and Romain Saïss (£4.6m) against Aston Villa in Gameweek 32+’s early kick-off is good news for those managers in the top 10k invested in the Wolves double-up.

Doherty is now selected by 60% at this level, Wolves’ defensive displays increasingly robbing him of the differential potential at this level. However, Saïss is still only in just under a third of top 10k squads, acting as rank-climber when combined with Doherty.

Recent promising signs from Spurs defence has also propelled Serge Aurier (£5.0m) into differential territory among managers at this level. Ahead of a Gameweek 32+ clash with a goal-shy Sheffield United side, the right-back is owned by 26.1% of top 10k managers.

DATA TAKEN FROM LIVEFPL.NET

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

    14 points. Thank God I changed C from Jimi to Salah.

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

      Why how many points did Salah get?

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I mean, I'll walk to the shops naked if he gets less than 2

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

          Bookmarked 😉

          Non appearance counts as 0

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            autosub fc

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

          I'm with you.

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

          Seems lockdown is still in effect over there 😉

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            😀

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers. Keep us updated and let us know what happens.

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Hahaha

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

    WC 33, BB 34.

    Lloris Martinez
    TAA VvD AWB Boly Taylor
    KdB Mahrez Martial Pulisic Sarr
    Rashford Jimenez DC-L

    No Spurs attack concerns me.
    But, how do I fit one in?

    1. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aurier 😉

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

      Nice! You maybe don’t need one if you can squeeze Aurier in

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

      Aurier for?
      Have 0 ITB

      1. Greek Freak
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        VVD

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

        Boly maybe and you could downgrade Taylor to a non-player.

        VVD would be the easiest route though

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

    Who’s your favourite under 5% ownership differential for the run in?

    1. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Under 5% overall? Jesus I guess.

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

      Jesus at the moment

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

        Yes, think my ML differential will be Jesus, Pulisic and Sterling for run in. None owned by the 5 players above me

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

      Holgate

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

      ASM

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

      Justin at 0.5% ownership from a largely forgotten Leicester defence.

      Also Foden could be great. Look at those City fixtures after Liverpool - couldn't be much better, and surely now it's time for Pep to give Foden some starts

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

      Foden for me if fit

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

        Also Sarr/Doucoure and Giroud if nailed

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

    Throw some ideas at me! 2 free transfers with 0.6 in the bank.

    Pope Krul
    TAA Doherty Lascelles Egan Basham
    Salah KDB Bruno Duda D. Luiz
    Auba Jota Rashford

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

      Auba > Jesus, Duda > someone good?

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

        I would rather get rid of Luiz before Duda but yes good idea

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

      Jota and Basham > Nketiah and Azpi

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

        Interesting idea

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

      Auba, Jota to Jesus, Nketiah and play 443. Have some money itb later to sort out Duda and luiz

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

    Right rash is coming in for Vardy this GW in one of two ways, I have 3 United already. Which do you like x

    A) Vardy + DDG > Rash + Ederson (best defensive fixtures for the rest of the season)

    B) Vardy + Bruno (not the same w pogba back) > Rash + Mahrez (have no city players and all)

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

      I actually like both moves, both have their merits. I’d be more tempted by A

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

        Nice one thanks x

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

      Or
      C) ignore rash and do Vardy > Jesus and save FT x

      1. Goonsquad245
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I’d definitely do this

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

      I like B and looking to bring them in. See post below

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

        Cheers x

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

      B is more exciting with the anticipation of goals, rather than clean sheets

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

        I think it’s my favourite and means I don’t have to do it tonight

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

    How's does this WC33 and BB34 look?

    1.6itb
    Pope Martinez
    TAA Doherty Saiss Aurier C.Taylor
    Salah Martial KDB Mahrez Foden
    Rashford Jiminez Nketiah

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

      Good team if you’re leading your ML , not if you’re chasing

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

        Why do you think that? Too template? yes I'm chasing cash ML

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

          Too template yes , but it depends how much you’re chasing and the teams that are above you. It may be great for chasing your ML

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

            61 points behind

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

      Saiss -> Maguire / Awb. 4-4-2

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

        I would enjoy something along these lines, nice flexibility

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

          Do you agree with Lukakwho comment?

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

            There’s a lot of high ownership players in there, but the combinations should see you right even if you are chasing

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

              Difficult to know what to do with Salah, KDB and TAA. They can easily haul but rotation is obviously the issue

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

        Cheers I like that suggestion

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

      triple Man City midfield is a bit much, especially with pep's rotation plans
      how about man city defender for now & rest of season - Emerson ?? nailed
      why keep 1.6m in the bank, are you retiring soon? spend it!
      is Chelsea's week 34 fixture that bad? They are one of the inform teams at the mo, with plenty of motivation
      Apzi, Alonso, Mount, Pulisic or even Abraham are good option for rest of season
      rest is good

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

        I like the high points potential of Foden and Mahrez and they might play more games than usual. KDB is self explanatory. I like the idea of Saiss to Azpil/Alonso. Not keen on Mount (poor in terms of fpl) and Abraham (not nailed)

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

    What do you think about this WC team? Will change Lamptey if he doesn't play this GW.

    Fabianski
    TAA, Doherty, Lamptey
    KDB, Son, Fernandes, Mahrez, Martial
    Jesus, Jimenez

    Randolph, Nketiah, Holgate, Kiko F.

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

      Looks great for now. Like the fabianski pick

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

      Don’t like Lamptey , Fabs but other than that looks alll good

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

      If Lamptey is nailed then a good player to have as 5th def. Not sure in Fab, lots of save points but low probability in CS.

  8. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    this was meant to be WC weekend BUT team isn't looking completely terrible:

    Nyland(liv) HAHA
    Alonso(WAT) Lund(bur) Robinson(bur) Doherty(ARS)
    Mahrez(sou) Martial(BOU) Pepe(wol)
    Jesus(sou) Auba(wol) Jimenez(ARS)

    still WC or do something like Auba+Pepe -> Rashford+KDB?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      or Pulisic/Son/Alli whoever

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

      WC you can do better

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

      Wc. No reason to save it

    4. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      cheers you two

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

    Mane a massive top 10k differential

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

      The top 10k aren’t interested in bench fodder

  10. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thinking ahead... hows this for a FH team for next week?

    Hendo
    TAA Robbo Alonso AWB
    Mane KDB Mahrez Martial Puli
    Rash

    Subs: Egan, Nketiah, Connolly

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Rotation could cause major problems.

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

    I once captained St Ledger in a Euro fantasy football for a goal and assist. Ever since my fantasy teams have been littered with outrageous punts.

    How is FFS going to enforce the no flytipping rule?

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

    One match on a Saturday does not compute for my brain. I can understand none but one just feels strange. Its like a power cut at work and the boss says you might as well go home.

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

      True, but in the grand scheme of things it is strategic since there were two set of matches last week and also gives a spread for fixtures so players can recover in between.

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

    Not liking my team for next week with 5 players with tough fixtures.

    A: FH33 as opposed to FH38 which works coz i am not keen on FH38 due to the unpredictable nature or

    B: Use 2FTs to improve the below team. not sure how though with 0.2m itb

    DDG
    Taa Doherty* Aurier* -- Kiko* Holgate*
    Salah Kdb Bruno Sarr*
    Rashford DCL* Jimmy*

    *= players with "tough" fixtures

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

      against arsemal is easy fixture

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

      I love Wolves fixtures tbh especially for defence

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

    Just realized and cross checked Martial is still 24! Been seeing him for a long time..Maybe if gives up his French laziness he can actually go upto Hazard level.

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

      Doesn’t have the movement/pace/skill of Hazard

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

        Or attitude

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

          He’s not a hazard type player though. He’s been playing as a number 9 this season. He could still score and assist as many as Hazard in the PL in my opinion.

      2. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Has the pace and is a better finisher than Hazard.

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

          He's the best finisher in United team for sure. Closely followed by Greenwood.
          Lol
          Rashford is too wasteful at least atm

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

        Pace I agree but skill that he enough. Maybe he is more of degraded version of Henry right now....Cant really place him

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

          Please don't ever compare Martial with Henry again, thanks x

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

      If he puts his head down & work hard, we have a gem in our hands. Too Hot N cold though. Hopefully from next season he'll be more consistent. At least effort wise.

      Outcome can vary.

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

        Manutd is actually the Liverpool of 2 years back. Making upsets against Mancity then inconsistent and losing to sides like Burnley

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

          Ha ha ha
          I'd be so happy if that is true.

          Liverpool currently are juggernaut !!

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

            It could be as all of Salah, Mane, Firmino, VVD are 28 now. Give them 2 years at best. Manutd good players avg age is around 25 so lets see...Plus Liv full backs have lot of arrogance about them already, if you had seen Robbo flicking Messi head and TAA kicking Morata. Disrespectful attitude which goes against you in tough situations

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

              Yeah. I can see them replacing aging superstars though.
              Fingers crossed !!
              We need few signings to even think about being the team though. At least feel good Factor is back though. Amazing that how one great signing in Bruno has changed dynamic of United.

              I am absolutely loving to have double United in my team too in FPL wise

      2. Greek Freak
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I've got him this week, so can confirm he'll be cold for the remainder of the season, unless I sell him of course.

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

          🙂
          Tell.me who you getting this week then? Will transfer out

          1. Greek Freak
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Planning to sell Auba and buy and captain Salah, so you can fully expect Klopp to rest him vs. Villa.

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

              Thanks mate, looking to do Salah to Pulisc and get kame with the money...

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

                Kane*

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

          He he

          1. Greek Freak
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            In my case it's funny because it's true... He's scored 5 goals in 16 GWs in my team. I really like the guy, which is why I'd kept faith in him so long, but he's so frustrating to own.

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

              He is frustrating to own both in FPL & otherwise too (club point of view i guess)

              Hopefully brighter years are ahead 🙂

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

              Unless you Gabonese, the only other excuse for holding him this long is if you have a thing for him lol. And no being Arsenal supporter doesnt count as such a thing doea not exist

  15. michaelington
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    13 captain fails this season, that’s bad isn’t it?
    Top 50k could be top 10k if I’d made better decisions.
    I think next season I will ignore the captain poll and other people’s suggestions. Always get turned.

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

      What's classed as a captain fail?

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

        Less than 5pts

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

      I had 21 captain fails this season and would have been in top 100 competing for title if had got even 65% more captains. Too much luck to win, top 10k is no rocket science at all

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

    Missed deadline, captaincy stuck on Jimmy... 🙁

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

      Too much messing around with lady friends. No time for that when you are near the top of FPL. For shame.

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

        😛

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

      U captained salah last week

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/21946805

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

        Yes I did, Jimmy was my provisional captain,didn’t get a chance to make changes to my team or change captain today..

      2. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        There's a lot of fibbing on here.

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

      I was gonna transfer in and captain Dendoncker. Stupid deadline at the advertised and well known time 😉

  17. N00B
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    First wildcard draft (0.0 itb). What do you think?

    Ederson
    TAA Doherty Maguire Aurier
    Salah KDB Mahrez Martial
    Rashford Jimenez

    Bench: Button, Saka, Nketiah, Kiko

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

      LOVE

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

      looks good

  18. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Got Patricio for bench boost this week, makes up a little for Jimi fail.

    Now to see if I can get 15 players actually playing..

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

    Who would you rather have at your club considering age and skill.

    Martial or Kane?

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

    What are you drinking right now? Stella/Vinasol combo here

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

      The salty tears of my ML rivals.

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

      Ask me tomorrow same time 😉

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

      Paulaner

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

      Barry's Gold Blend.

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

      red

    6. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No spirits?

  21. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    wow salah captaincy a real diff.......come on mo!

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

      +1

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

      +1

  22. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    on WC: Martial or Bruno?

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

      Martial for me but ideally both

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

      Bruno

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

      Martial, need to wait after 1-2 games more on how Pogba affects Bruno

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

    Feel a little less foolish now benching TAA for Saiss

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

      Points on the board ehh 😉

  24. Netters2018
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    2 fts so thinking Gendouzi and DCL out for Foden and Origi for gw33?
    Yay or Nay?

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

      Nay.

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

      May for me.

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

        *Nay

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

      Foden yes Origi no

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

    Who like me are in their last fpl season? Tried a lot in last 2 seasons but could at best muster 1-5k finishes...last seqson it was due to kun over sterling, this season due to mammoth captain fails. Accepted the fact that winning is pure luck, skill can get you under 5-10k thats it. Wish they had some gift tokens for top 1k...something to look forward to try

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

      If you aren't enjoying top 1-5k finishes then it's probably best to take a break for a year to be honest

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

        Not enjoying as I am very competitive person in life and always want to grow and become.more successful. Its only fpl were I am stuck for years even though its just pastime, its irritating..Maybe skipping one year is good idea and focus on just supporting Manutd next year...they are finally good to watch again as well. Thanks for the advice!

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

      I have given up on 1k.

      6 x top 10k finishes in last 12 yrs.

      7k OR currently.

      Managed 73 OR in wk 8 earlier this season. That was fun.

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

        You can finish top 1k still. Remove Mcity/Liv players and get loaded on Spurs, chelsea, manutd, wolves, vardy. You deserve 1k after so much hardwork amd hope you get it this season

    3. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It's mostly luck - I finished 35k in my first season, and then 148th in the second season.

      Last two seasons have been outside the top 300k 😀

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

        148!!! Damn bro! Donyou remember who was your star player and most successful captains?

        1. Greek Freak
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Honestly I don't remember much. I do remember starting the season on a 4-4-2 with 4 premium defenders, and perma-capping Aguero. I didn't even do any transfers unless a player was injured or suspended, I basically just lucked on a good team to begin with and stuck with it. Having Salah from the beginning was good (that was his first, record-breaking season) but I don't think I captained him over Aguero for a while.

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

            Aguero perma captain. Nice time it was :). Now salah perma captain waa done by fpl legend Ville Ronka and he at best got 5k...so yes must have been extra ordinary beginners luck...hope you repeat and win it with Martial perma captain next season 😉

            1. Greek Freak
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Haha nah, I honestly believe it was just luck - now I'm more experienced I'm just overthinking things.

    4. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Only casuals have done well this season to be fair

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

        See this is what we think to make ourselves feel better every season..Problem is epl quality of top 15 is so high due to tv money that anyone does upsets and it will only be small blip due to Covid and be same thing in 2022...Plus race for top 4 is worse than ever with Everton Wolves Lei Shef all tricky

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

      Take a break if you're not having fun. I stopped playing for 4 seasons. Was great.

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

        Which team you support? Hope your team was successful in thoae few seasons....Yeah I think I will...I know something was wrong when I deleted my fpl teams in 2 seasons when I finished 'only' in top 10k and not in top 1k as had aimed...Too much pressure I think I put on myself

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

          Blackburn Rovers. I stopped watching football entirely.

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

            Ahh 1994 Alan Shearer team..God bless.
            No football?! I dont know when my life will be that sorted that I will not need joys of football...Now with personal economic issues, its only thing which I look forward to...tough times...

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

    Ugh bad start. Not gonna make any gain on ML leader. Glad it's 7 days until next gw.

  27. Muller Reus Corner
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What do you guys think of my FH for GW33+? 0.0m itb
    Ryan, 3.9m
    TAA, Doherty, Maguire, Lascelles, 3.9m
    Mane, KDB, Son, Bruno, 4.2m
    Maupay, Rashford, Jiminez.

  28. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Beautiful!! Rashford and Martial not in starting 11!!

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      woohoo

  29. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Wholesale changes by Man Utd but Maguire and Bruno start.

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

    Rash, Martial, Pogba on bench for FA cup game. Bruno starts.

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Delicious as a new Rashford and Martial owner for this game week!!

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Bruno seems like a fit player and if he comes off early enough today should be fine to recover for Brighton imo

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

          I imagine that's the plan. Sensible selection from Ole really

        2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah Rashford and Pogba back after injuries too so makes sense to be cautious with them

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

        Not ideal for me as a Bruno captainer !

      • james 101
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Glad martial not starting!!

      • diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Will be funny if Man Utd lose.....

        Not good for Bruno owners though. Probably be benched with Pogba playing mid-week. They can play Matic, Pogba, Rashford, Greenwood, Martial and Pereira in mid-week without significantly decreasing the quality of the team.

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Loool, trying to convince us or yourself?

          1. diesel001
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            I own Fernandes. But I can easily see Utd doing this today:

            Fred McTominay
            Lingard Fernandes Mata
            Ighalo

            and then midweek:

            Matic Pogba
            Greenwood Pereira Rashford
            Martial

            They also have Daniel James who can play at RW if they are worried about over working Greenwood.

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

        Shaw also playing - Williams to get a PL start possibly?