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Why Jiménez blanked at Aston Villa and what it means for Gameweek 33+

Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves

  • Goals: Leander Dendoncker (£4.4m)
  • Assists: Jonny (£5.4m)
  • Bonus Points: Jonny x3, Dendoncker x2, Conor Coady x1 (£5.1m)

Raúl Jiménez‘s (£8.3m) string of consistent post-lockdown returns came to an end against Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.

The Wolves forward was backed by over 30% of the top 10k for Gameweek 32+ after netting in both matches since the Premier League restart.

However, he never really looked like scoring at Villa Park, replaced in the 84th minute by Pedro Neto (£5.0m) for a first blank since Gameweek 29.

Even more so than he in his one-shot display against Bournemouth midweek, Jiménez drifted into wide positions on Saturday afternoon, moving away from much of the crucial penalty box action.

That was most evident when Wolves finally got a breakthrough at Villa Park. Jiménez played a pivotal role in the goal but was too distant from the eventual strike to reward his Fantasy owners and captainers. 

In the 62nd minute, his latest foray onto the flanks allowed him to play a sweeping cross into Jonny (£5.4m), who had run into Jiménez’s centre-forward position from left-back. The Spaniard teed up the ball for Leander Dendoncker (£4.4m) to slot home across Ørjan Nyland‘s goal (£4.3m), with Jiménez watching on from outside the penalty area.

As this was the second match in a row to feature him drifting to the flanks, there might be some concerned Jiménez owners at there ahead of a Gameweek 33+ meeting with Arsenal.

Why Jiménez blanked at Aston Villa and what it means for Gameweek 33+

However, the recent improvements to Aston Villa’s defence may well have played a part in his Gameweek 32+ positioning and blank.

Arguably, there should be little surprise that Dean Smith’s men kept Jiménez relatively quiet on Saturday, as they came into Gameweek 32+ with some of the better defensive statistics in the division.

Between Gameweeks 1 and 29, Villa were the Premier League’s worst for shots allowed in the box, big chances conceded and expected goals conceded (xGC). However, as reported in the recent Captain Sensible article, the last four matches saw Villa concede just five big chances, only four teams recording better totals in that department over the same period.

With Tyrone Mings (£4.4m) and Kortney Hause (£4.4m) forming an increasingly familiar partnership since Gameweek 30+ flanked by more conservative full-backs in Matt Targett (£4.4m) and Ezri Konsa (£4.3m), Smith’s side has been overrun much less often in recent matches.

For that reason, Wolves were forced to exploit a tenth-minute injury to Targett, Neil Taylor (£4.3m) introduced at left-back for the first time since the 6-1 defeat to Manchester City back in Gameweek 22.

“Yes (Targett’s injury is because of the busy schedule). We’re the only team to have played four games in 11 days, so thank you very much for that.” – Dean Smith

For most of the first half, and much of the second, Nuno Espirito Santo asked Jiménez and Matt Doherty (£6.4m) to double-up on the former Swansea man in an attempt to get behind Villa’s defence, pulling the Mexican out of the penalty box.

Jiménez was not helped in this regard by the formation laid out by Nuno at Villa Park. He switched back to the 3-5-2 used from the beginning against West Ham, pairing Jiménez and Diogo Jota (£6.3m) in a front-pair, with Adama Traoré (£5.8m) dropping to the bench. Without the increased support on the flanks afforded by a 3-4-3 shape, it was up to both Jiménez and Jota to support their respective full-backs for much of the game.

Is that likely to be the same story against Arsenal though? Unlikely. In fact, Jiménez backers should still feel confident ahead of Gameweek 33+, as their upcoming opponents have not defended as well as Villa in recent weeks. In the same period that the relegation-threatened side have conceded just five big chances, Mikel Arteta’s men have allowed seven, as well as 10 more penalty area shots.

There was, of course, still some bad luck for Jiménez against Aston Villa. He managed to connect a low header with a Joao Moutinho (£5.4m) in the opening exchanges, only to see it collected by Nyland, and he was also denied the chance for a tap-in when Doherty got behind the defence later in the half, opting to blast a shot into the side-netting rather than square it.

Any remaining owners of Jota are likely to be at their wits’ end with the Portuguese international. He may have got his third successive start in Gameweek 32+ but could not last even an hour on this occasion. It was Jota who was chosen to be replaced by Traoré in the 59th minute. As a result, Wolves’ number 18 has now been subbed off without an attacking return in six of his last eight Premier League appearances.

Jota had arguably the best chance of the game though, making life even more frustrating for his 7.2% backing.

Why Jiménez blanked at Aston Villa and what it means for Gameweek 33+ 1

Nyland’s attempt to swing a throw out to one of his defenders went awry late in the first half, the ball squirming out into the path of Jota. However, the Wolves man took no time with the shot, lashing it immediately over the bar. Perhaps a more in-form Jota, with more confidence, might have buried it.

Meanwhile, owners of Traoré are likely to have a few concerns after his second benching since the Premier League restart. Furthermore, he was unable to have his usual impact from the bench as Nuno brought him on for Jota, playing him through the middle of the 3-5-2, rather than the flanks of a 3-4-3. 

Using Traoré as an impact substitute is generally something the manager normally gives more thought to for away matches, so the chances of seeing him on the flanks of a 3-4-3 line-up, much more suited to his abilities, for the Gameweek 33+ home match with Arsenal seem relatively high. Nuno also mentioned before the game that rotating Traoré simply came with the territory considering the rushed and compressed Premier League schedule.

“(Asked why he benched the in-form Traoré) It’s all about managing the squad. Knowing that such tight schedule means different approaches. We have to be aware of the decisions we make so that we can take advantage of the squad at the right moment.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

Meanwhile, Wolves defensive assets endeared themselves to Fantasy managers once again, keeping their seventh clean sheet from a possible eight since Willy Boly (£4.8m) returned from injury in Gameweek 25.

Despite Aston Villa lining up with an unprecedented two-man front-line of Keinan Davis (£4.3m) and Mbwana Samatta (£5.6m), Wolves were their usual well-organised selves, not allowing the hosts any space to exploit. Villa’s ongoing struggles in front of goal are also good news for those invested in the Liverpool and Manchester United defences that face them in Gameweeks 33+ and 34+ respectively.

“Everything starts on the defensive process of the team and our goal is always a clean sheet. If you keep that in mind and work towards that, eventually the organisation will provide with the talent that we have in our players that can unbalance teams.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

A double-up on their back-line is perhaps a bit too extreme for the Gameweek 33+ meeting with Arsenal, but upcoming matches against Sheffield United (away), Everton (home), Burnley (away) and Crystal Palace (home) look exceptionally profitable at this end of the pitch.

Crucially, Romain Saïss (£4.6m) is now free from the threat of a two-match suspension for now. He went into Gameweek 32+ with nine yellow cards, one away from triggering the ban. However, with Wolves’ 32nd match of the campaign out the way, the Moroccan’s threshold for a suspension has risen to 15.

Aston Villa XI (4-3-1-2): Nyland; Targett (N Taylor 10′), Mings, Hause, Konsa; Nakamba (Trézéguet 82′), D Luiz, Hourihane (McGinn 60′); Grealish; Davis (El Ghazi 82′), Samatta.

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI (3-5-2): Patrício; Saïss, Coady, Boly; Jonny, Moutinho, Neves, Dendoncker, Doherty; D Jota (Traoré 60′), Jiménez (Neto 85′).

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  1. Goooo Rickie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone think free hit is a good option this gw33+?

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

      Depends on your team

    2. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes but My team is ok though apart from No Man City, which is a concern And which is why I’m thinking of FH

  2. kime67
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    grealish to arsenal win win?

    1. Lucy2019
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Even Arsenal are too good for him.

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

        He is too good for Arsenal

        1. Lucy2019
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          He is utter shite

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Someone’s had a few drinks this evening!

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

    thanks for comments on previous page, updated differential team below:

    DDG (Martin)
    Doherty Alonso Ritchie (Aurier *4.3*)
    Son Mahrez Pogba Richarlison Pulisic
    Kane Jesus (Nketiah)

    other than not having the obvious, all ok?
    can anyone recommend an epic 4.3 defender?

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

      Taylor, Holgate

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

        thanks

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

      although he's just over 15% owned, might just keep Martial instead of Richarlison for now though actually

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

      Kiko Feminia- 0.7%

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

        ta

    4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good, apart from Pogba IMO.

      Playing very deep. Better punts in sarr and Antonio. Both differentials, talismen of their teams, fighting in relegation and about to hit good fixtures.

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

        already have Sarr, could be an idea - then I have loads of money left over 😀

        1. Sloane426
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I don’t see Sarr in that lineup

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

            sorry, in my current team

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

    What should i do with this lot in gw33?Pope
    Taa doherty lascelles
    Kdb salah son bruno
    Jimi, rash, dcl
    Bench : holgate kiko gendouzi
    2fts in the bank...

  5. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Would you do Bruno to Martial before price rise for free?

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

      No

    2. Ross Geller
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No

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

      yeah

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

      Neah

    5. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Sideways

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

      no

  6. 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. Ross Geller
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Duda & Jota -> Pulisic & Nketiah

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

        2 forwards from Arsenal? Even 1 seems like too many

        1. Ross Geller
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Sorry. I don’t know how i overlooked Auba there... Are you open to make three transfers for -4? Would want to loose Auba too. Jota along with Duda and D. Luiz doesn’t look nice when you have to play two of them every week...

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

            I've done some thinking: Auba and D. Luiz to DCL/Pukki and Mahrez seems like the best option. Then I could replace Duda with Foden and just watch as Jimenez scores and Jota gets subbed at the 59th minute every time 😀

            1. Ross Geller
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Loose Jota asap. I have him and he’s out of my team or just used as 8th attacker for a week or two before i downgrade him to use money elsewhere. And yeah, Jimenez will keep on scoring so i would recommend him 🙂

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

                Can't quite get to Jimenez unfortunately. Tough choices

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

      Auba and Duda to Mahrez and Eddie.

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

        Could be great

  7. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thinking about bringing in Pulsiic as a 5th mid and differential since he's pretty low owned and the rest of the team is standard. It will cost -4 and will prevent me from playing Lascelles/Kiko over their next few favourable fixtures... Moving to a 352/442.

    Options I'm thinking are

    A. Fernadnes to Martial, Guendouzi to Pulisic and DCL to Conolly

    B. Keep Fernandes, Guendouzi to Pulisic and DCL to Conolly, and Lascelles to Simpson

    C. No hit and play Lascelles

    Team...

    Pope / Martin

    Taa - Maguire - Doherty - Lascelles - Kiko

    Salah - KdB - Son - Fernades - Guendozi

    Rashford - Jimi - DCL

    I mean it comes down to Pulisic vs Kiko/Lascelles over the next few, and of course the hit. Usually I keep the hits low at this stage, but feel like I need to make some slight adjustments after the wc

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

      No hit. 442 gtg

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

        It makes sense on paper, but money is tight that I can'f afford the move after today when Martial rises, or next few when Pulisic rises!

        Alternatively I could get Conolly in for DCL this week, then possibly work toward Son > Mahrez to give some funds for Guendouzi > Pulisic over the coming week or two

    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Another option with no hit could be to leave your midfield alone and do DCL + Lascelles/Kiko -> fodder fwd + Alonso/other premium defender.

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

        Yeah for sure. I've not considered it really. Laporte would be the man to get in, however I just hope he can maintain the fitness and not too much rotation

    3. Ross Geller
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      C. No hit...

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

        Can't afford the move after a .1 Pulsic rise, however the Lascelles (WHU) fixture next week followed by the Kiko (NOR) fixture is perfect

        1. Ross Geller
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I’m still not convinced that Pulisic is better option then DCL till the end of season. Maybe i’m just biased because he brought me just series of 1 and 2 points when i bought him after his hat-trick earlier this season

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

            I think I had a few of those miserable points too but I like him as a player and Frank is doing well with him after injury. He should have had a brace last week against city too, so if he had have got that second goal, he'd be in a lot more teams

            DCL stats are good but just not sure if he scores enough and has enough returns in him. Spurs away next too doesn't inspire much confidence. I got DCL for the Norwich game as a punt on the wc, but intended to remove. Problem is wit this move is the hit, as playing Lascelles/Kiko over the next two is great, I'll just be priced out after Pulisic second rise.

            I think I've ruled out the Fernandes to Martial move, but it's pretty bold if it pays off. Fernandes a lot of mins racked up today, so I'd expect an early sub next week. The thing is it's easy to downgrade Fernandes to Martial if we do have to make the swap, but prices are moving fast even with no games being played

  8. VAR United
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    This maybe the drink talking but Phil Foden will be the most nailed City outfield player imo

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

      He is already in my team 🙂

      1. VAR United
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        You’re ahead of the game

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      He’s quality!

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      None of them is nailed though. This situation is close to pre season, so everyone is 50/50 to start imo.

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

      yup he will get a lot more gametime now before end of season

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

      He is taking a midfielder slot that’s a bit annoying as the limited option is for forward

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

      I got him as my 5th mid on WC. He obviously has huge potential relative to his price if he gets game time, which I think he will. Obviously so hard to know with Pep.

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

        i reckon put him in the easier games

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

          Their last 6 PL fixtures are ideal. He should see plenty of game time imo.

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

      50/50 is as good as it gets for a cheap city attacker

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

    Pope
    TAA Doherty AWB
    Salah Rich Son Bruno
    Rash Jimmy DCL
    (Fodder bench)

    2FT 0.0 ITB

    Any ideas? TIA.

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

      Solid with no change required. Wait until all games done there may be new revelations or injury to cover.

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

      Martial over Bruno atm

    3. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Rich > Martial/Mahrez/Pulisic

      Save 2nd Transfer

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

    Mahrez or Jesus?

    Everyone seems to think Mahrez but surely Jesus is more nailed?

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Neither are nailed.

      Follow your gut

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

      No, he isn't.

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

        Well... Last season in similar situation or 2k years ago perhaps...

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

          Lmao

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

      For me it comes down to Pukki/DCL vs Sarr/Mount/Barnes. I think that the striker options are better so Mahrez for me

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

        Better to get a fodder and play 4 at the back.

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

          Not really relevant to what I said but yes it could be better to play 4-4-2 or maybe it isn't

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

      Mahrez by a mile.

    5. VAR United
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Foden

  11. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Saiss is rising yet sat on 9 yellows, 1 more & he sits out a game??

    Correct?

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

      Sits out two games

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

        Not anymore.

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

      Pretty sure yellow cards gone to 15 now before ban

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

        This

    3. Lets Talk About 19 Baby
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No its been moved to 15 yellow cards, so Saiss is safe until then.

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

        Correct

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

      Read the article 🙂 "Crucially, Romain Saïss (£4.6m) is now free from the threat of a two-match suspension for now. He went into Gameweek 32+ with nine yellow cards, one away from triggering the ban. However, with Wolves’ 32nd match of the campaign out the way, the Moroccan’s threshold for a suspension has risen to 15"

    5. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers guys, so?

      Doherty & Barnes > Saiss & either Martial or Mahrez?

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

      Read the article m8 about saiss card situation.

  12. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is Kiko a good option?

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

      Taylor Holgate Lascelles

      1. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Will take a look at holgate good shout, thanks.

      2. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Although isnt Mina back now?

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

          Don't know about that tbh... good point.

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

      Yes he is alright

  13. Garam MOSALAH
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Should I go for -8 hit

    Doherty, Lascelles, Saka, Vardy OUT
    TAA, Saiss, Mount, DCL IN

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

      Sideways imo.

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

      No

    3. VAR United
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Bit early to the Trent party

  14. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What would you do? I dont have any idea.

    Have 2FT and 0.0 ITB.

    De Gea (Martin)
    TAA - Doherty - Saiss (Lascelles, Simpson)
    KdB - Mane - Son - Bruno (Guendouzi)
    DCL - Jimi - Rashford

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

      Got a similar team with 2FTs and I'm thinking about burning a transfer. There might be some injuries this week making things easier for us.

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

        Yeah. Son > Mahrez could be one option. Really would like to downgrade DCL and maybe upgrade Guendouzi and play 3-5-2, but dont know who could be better pick.

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

          I just built a 343 WC team, will ride it out. Son was inches away from a double-digit score in the last game. Keeping Son for now.

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

            Would you rather have Mount or DCL?

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

              Tough one, no idea atm. Everton fixtures are picking up and Chelsea has a good run too.

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

                Yeah. Anyway have to wait until every teams have played, because injuries etc.

    2. VAR United
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      DCL & Simpson to Alonso & Greenwood/Nketia

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

        Thats an good option too. Then have to play 4-4-2 every week.

        1. VAR United
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Covers Chelsea and cleanses you of Everton

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

    WOL to keep CS against ARS next week?

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

      1-1 would be my guess but I can see that happening

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

        The defence double up whether I should go for it

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

      Not too happy about Pat and Doc double up but will ride it out.

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

    for the first time this season and a ridiculous amount of hits, i have nobody i really want to get in and 2FT burning a hole - any advice?

    Martinez, Henderson
    Salah, KDB, Fernandes, Mahrez, Foden
    Jimenez, Rashford, Ings

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

      Fernandes to Martial

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

        Or some defenders.

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

          This

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

      *fernandez, doherty, saiss, TAA, Basham - defence!

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

        Basham > Holgate easy transfer.

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

      Look into getting rid of Ings

    4. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Hendo -> Lloris/Foster/Pope? Hendo has terrible fixtures and Martinez doesn't have great ones either. Or downgrade to 3.9 if you just want to play Martinez all the time.

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

      What's your defense?

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

      I'll exchange martinez if money is no object

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

    Patricio
    TAA, Maguire, Lascelles
    Mane, KDB, Son, Fernandes
    Rashford, Jimenez, DCL

    Martin; Kiko Femenia, Guendouzi, Simpson.

    2 FTs 0.0 ITB

    Any ideas for this lot? Maybe Mane and DCL to Mahrez and Jesus?

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

      Wait till more games have e been played.

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

    0 players tomorrow... Yawn. At least there's FACup.

    1. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      They should’ve played prem game 1st. Fa cup mid week

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

      Stuck on 0 (8 - 8) until Tuesday ... at least it isn't negative

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

    Is it wise to use the 3rd Man U spot on a def when DDG is such a liability? Thinking AWB, Martial and Rashford

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

      DDG isn't THAT bad lol

    2. VAR United
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Keane has got into your head

  20. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I have Rash, martial and Bruno and no city which worries me looking at the up coming fixtures.

    Bruno > Mahrez.

    Taking into account 120 mins Bruno played today.

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

      I would do that transfer

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks.
        Will eagerly keep an eye on the Man City line up Tomorrow in the cup

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

    We expecting Liverpool to be full strength against City?

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

      yes

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

      Yeah which is annoying as they have Villa at home a few days later which will lead to rotation headaches.

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

        It’s the same story for all teams with the schedules

    3. Ross Geller
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think both teams will go full strenght

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

    right, getting there - thanks for replies so far:

    *DDG*? (Martin)
    VVD Doherty Alonso Ritchie (Aurier)
    Son Mahrez Martial Pulisic (Sarr)
    Kane Jesus (Nketiah)

    benching headaches possible, but a good first sub can't hurt - DDG or Patricio?

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

      DDG. Great fixtures and you already have Doherty covering Wolves defence. Could always do Ritchie to Saiss if you fancy double Wolves.

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

        cheers

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

    Does anyone know the top 10k captaincy EO? thanks

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

      livefpl

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

        lol thanks...

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

          sigh,, most of them captained jimmy like me so not much damage then... 😀

  24. Ross Geller
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Would appreciate any help... Which combo looks better?

    1. Mane/Salah + Jota -> Mahrez + Rashford (0.7 ITB)
    2. Mane/Salah + Cantwell -> Mahrez + Martial (Jota 8th attacker on the bench; 0.0 ITB)
    3. KDB + Jota -> Pulisic + Rashford (0.6 ITB)

    Team is
    Pope - Foster
    Taa - Boly - Soy - Lascelles - WanB
    Salah - Bruno - Kdb - Cantwell - Mane
    Jimenez - DCL - Jota
    2FT; 0.0 ITB

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

      A for me with Mane as the transferee

  25. SouthCoastSaint
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Can’t see Fernandes getting minutes vs Brighton... annoying 1 pointer incoming.

    Hoping Auba has the same issue (sorry captainers)

    1. Ross Geller
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Bruno will start vs Brighton, no doubt.

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

    Which do you prefer?

    A) 4-4-2 with Aurier and Ederson gk
    B) 3-5-2 with Pulisic but with Martinez gk

    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

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

      Tbh b

  27. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Took a hit to get this for next week,

    Pope,
    Trent, Aurier, Boly
    TC Salah, KDB, Fernandes, Martial
    Jimmy, Rashford, Vardy

    McCarthy, Sarr, Taylor, Holgate

    .2 itb

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

      What were the transfers?

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Barnes & Doherty > Martial & Holgate.

  28. The Pesci challenge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Richarlison to mahrez?

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

      Yes

    2. Ross Geller
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes for me but wait to make a transfer after the matches if you can.

      1. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah will do, thanks all

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Richy plays OOP, Mahrez has played the last three, flip a coin.
      My money is on Mahrez 😉

  29. Dele
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Literally can’t wait to get Jota out my side!

    1. VAR United
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Amen. I need 2ft’s.

      My bus team actually has him on the bench

  30. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Auba and nketiah Will score 40 points between them this gw. Can't wait!

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

      Non CX3 Auba non cappers filling their underpants.