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The Everton and Man City assets I’m considering for the FPL season run-in

One of the world’s best FPL managers, Tom Freeman (aka avfc82), discusses Everton, Manchester City and more in his regular column.


So, as I write this, we’re just two games into Gameweek 32+ and I sit 44,693rd overall in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), having banked 89 points in Gameweek 31+.

It feels like I’m back on track after a sluggish Free Hit in Gameweek 30+, which saw a 30k rank drop.

However, with a Wildcard and Bench Boost in hand, and this week’s captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m) still to play, a ninth top 10k finish remains within reach.

Since the restart, I’ve been watching loads of football and individual players, so I thought I’d use this article to talk about two of my top targets, and why I’m looking to bring them in.

Looking ahead, one of the reasons I moved away from my initial plan to Wildcard in Gameweek 33+ and Bench Boost in Gameweek 34+ is that my team looks in pretty good shape right now. It feels like I’d be making changes for changes’ sake, which can be dangerous.

With one free transfer and £0.3m in the bank, here’s how I’m currently set up…

I’m still undecided on transfers but am considering moves for Foden or possibly Jesus.

I’ll likely make a late call on that one once I’ve watched all of this week’s games, along with captaincy.

Thanks for reading… until next time.


Tom Freeman – aka avfc82 – comes onto the team to make most of us feel wildly insecure about our overall rank history. A long-time Fantasy Football Scout user, he has finished inside the top 1,000 a staggering five times since 2009.

FPL Lessons Learned from Gameweek 32+

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

    If Kane looks good and Son is as wide as he was last game, what do u guys think of

    Dcl and Son to Kane and Foden for a hit ?

    1. yer old da
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It’s a decent shout, but the problem I have with Kane is he comes with such a substantial opportunity cost. I always evaluate it as Kane + whoever the makeweight is because you have no money left, versus 2 others with less compromise. The 2 others almost always wins the day for me.

      1. yer old da
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        For example you could have Rashford and Pulisic for that cash, which I’d much rather (despite Foden likely getting significant game time). You’ll already have Rashford so not an exact comparison, but you get my drift.

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

          I get that thought process but I have 3 united already so rash is out and im not seeing any other striker options I like Jesus Im not interested in atm, Ings has bad fixtures, chelsea options are rotating, willian seems the best option but not sure id lose son for him the other option is to go 4 or 5 at the back and just leave jimmy up top and downgrade Dcl to connolly and get azpi or alonso in

          struggling to see what else i can do. Another option is to just hold Dcl and hope he starts getting some returns or maybe swap bruno and him for Rash and a 6 million mid and keep son.

    2. A Fat Spanish Waiter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Kane just isn’t good value for the money, and I definitely wouldn’t take a hit to get him.

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

        Tell them Rafa, tell them

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

      If i sell Son, i will go with No Spurs attackers.

  2. Joyce1998
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    best combo here
    2 FT 0/0 itb

    A- aub, grealish, kiko, ryan >>> rashford, pulisic, aurier, pope
    or
    B- aub, grealish, kiko, ryan>>> jimmy, martial, saiss, pope

    team is
    ryan
    taa, gomez, soy
    salah, fernandes, kdb, grealish, traore
    aub, ings

    subs- button, greenwood, lund, kiko

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

    Last Man Standing Update (141 teams)

    Current safety score = 15
    Top score = 38
    LMS average = 15.66 (-0.26) = 15.4
    Players played = 3.56/12.03
    Captains played = 52.48%

    7 games + autosubs to go.

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

  4. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Score predictions for the following, Thanks guys

    BOU vs NEW
    EVE vs LEI
    MCI vs LIV

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

      1-2
      0-0
      1-2

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

      1- 2
      1-1
      2-2

    3. A Fat Spanish Waiter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      1-1
      1-0
      3-2

    4. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks guys!

    5. Pinturicchio10
        3 years, 9 months ago

        1-1
        2-0
        0-2

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

        2-1
        1-1
        8-7

    6. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Any suggestion for my FH 33+ Team:

      Pope
      Lascelles Maguire Justin Taylor
      KDB Mane Mahrez Salah Fernandes
      Rashford

      All suggestions welcomed

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

        It’s a bit risky but all out up front should be the way a FH is played. GL

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

        Looks decent. I have a similar fh team in mind, in case I decide to play it this gw.

        Ederson
        Taa vvd alonso aurier
        Salah kdb Bruno Mahrez martial
        Rashford

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

      Pope
      TAA AWB Saiss
      Salah KDB Fernandes Sarr
      Rashford Jimenez DCL

      Henderson Lascelles Cantwell Lundstram

      2FT, 1.4itb

      If I use my 2FT to do Lundstram Sarr >> Aurier Pulisic (if fit) would BB be worth playing:

      Henderson (bur) Lascelles (WHU) Cantwell (BHA) Aurier (EVE) ?

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

        Yeah could be decent

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

          thanks

        2. FCSB
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          i think one reason is to avoid the headache of choosing between Pope and Henderson in BUR v SHU

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

        Could work out

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

      No price changes.

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

        Nioce

      2. A Fat Spanish Waiter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers TM

      3. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers TM.

      4. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        YESSS finally! Thanks TM

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

      Would you double up on Doherty if playing Patrico
      Or go for Lascelles to speed the risk. Maybe I should even consider this and just play Doherty.

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

        Spread the risk not speed the risk

        1. A Fat Spanish Waiter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I’m confused... Are you thinking of adding a 3rd Wolves defender, or are you debating getting Doherty?

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

            Sorry about the wording. It’s just who I play. Doherty over Lascelles seems sensible I think.

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

        Play Doh over Lascelles always.

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          This...

    10. JonSnow
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Origi for a one week punt against Villa before i wildcard? Surely pool play their strongest 11 against city and then rotate. Or is that too big of a risk

      1. A Fat Spanish Waiter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Pretty gutsy. Definitely not my cup of tea.

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

        a punt on a Liv player i think Mina is more worth it. closer to the first 11 and i´m pretty confident he starts vs Villa.

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

      On a WC with BB to go.
      Keeping Pope (4.8m) a no brainer?
      Martinez number 2.

      Patricio, Lloris my other considerations.

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, keep Pope.

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

        Pope for sure

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

        Lloris rotates better with Martinez

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

      Is Richarlison --> Mahrez the obvious transfer to make here? Or should I save FT?

      Patricio Martin
      TAA Doherty Maguire Lascelles Kiko
      KDB Son Bruno Martial Richarlison
      DCL Jiminez Nketiah

      1FT / 0.7ITB

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I'd probably save.

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

        Save IMO

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

        Depends on Mahrez's minutes vs Liverpool

    13. SuperDan
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pick one:
      A) Jesus, Aurier, Guendouzi (bench)
      B) Pulisic, VVD, Nketiah (bench)

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

        B

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

        Probably 1.
        Jesus + Aurier could be very explosive.

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

          Doesn’t your WC team have the opposite?

    14. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      When will Sheffield United have the next press conference please? Just need to get updates on O'Connell.

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

        My guess if Friday

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

          Thank you. I hope there would be more updates before Sheffield Utd playing on Thursday.

          I probably wait and take the price drop then.

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

      WC Team. Still have BB.
      What do we think about this?
      Thinking bigger at the back and in midfield is better.

      4-5-1.
      Pope, Martinez.
      TAA, Alonso, Aurier, Saiss, Lascelles.
      KDB, Salah, Bruno, Mahrez, Pulisic.
      Rashford, DCL, Nketiah.
      0.0m ITB.

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

        Looks good

      2. Offs!de
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Looks good but no Jimi?

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

          Yeah. Have to make sacrifices somewhere and the priority is big midfield and defence.

          Rashford-> Jimmy is a possibility down the road but we ll see how things go.

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

      Any suggestions for this team folks? 2 fts, 0 itb.

      Ddg
      taa doherty aurier
      kdb bruno son richarlison
      vardy rashford jimmy

      martin taylor guendouzi ngakia

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

        Great team

        Something obvious might come up by the end of the GW

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

          Cheers. Just feel it needs more liv, che and city this gw. Would you fh to this team?

          Ederson
          Taa vvd alonso aurier
          Salah kdb Bruno Mahrez martial
          Rashford

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

            Think I would save FH for now, might come handy with injuries etc

            Its a great FH team tho, I must say

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

              Thanks

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

      What would you do here?

      Pope
      TAA Robbo Doherty Saiss
      Salah Bruno Martial KDB
      DCL Jim

      Martinez Sarr Ayew Ward`

      1FT 0.0 ITB

      A Save FT
      B Sarr -> Foden bench Saiss(ARS)
      C Something else?

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

        A.

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

        Would do B if Foden doesn’t start vs pool.

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

        Bench Sarr, play Saiss

    18. Akshatjazz
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Any suggestion for my team ahead of GW33+
      1FT available

      Pope, McCarthy
      TAA, Doherty, saiss, lascelles, Stephens
      Kbd, Bruno, martial, Salah, saka
      Auba, Jimenez, nketiah

      a) save a FT
      b) auba > DCL/Ings & saka > Mahrez for (-4)
      c) Stephens > AWB

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

        D) Aubameyang>Rashford only this week and Saka>Foden next week.

        That’s if you want triple Utd of course, but that’s what I’d do.

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

          Attack

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

            Don't you think having all the 3 attackers from utd can overkill your point limits ?? I mean anyone can blank rite ?

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

              Sure, there is that risk factor. However, I think it’s a risk worth taking given their easy fixtures.

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

                Do you think foden can be a good option even though his minutes will be managed comparing the likes of Mahrez , Jesus & sterling ?

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

                  All them players mentioned will get managed minutes until the end of the season. Foden wants to impress Pep for next season and is worth the gamble over the others, especially at that price.

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

      Suggestion?

      2 ft
      0.0 itb

      Patricio
      VVD Boly Saiss
      Salah KDB Martial Bruno
      Jesus Rashford DCL

      4.0 schletto guendouzi 4.0(ngakia) fodder

      Considering bruno + 4.0 def to pulisic + awb

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

      TC and FH still left. Which one?
      1) TC in gw33: Salah vs. Villa.
      2) FH in gw33: United vs. bou; Leicester vs. cp; Wolves vs. ars; Chelsea v. wat; City @ sot
      3) Neither

    21. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      those with BB left, when you planning on playing it?

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

        Probably 34

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

          what would your bench be?

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

            Martinez Boly Pulisic DC-L, if I start Aurier & Sarr.
            Whichever way you look at it.

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

        Maybe gw33. Trying to use it before I WC. Defo spending too much time considering it.

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

          I’m thinking the same, getting it done and out the way whilst I’ve got a full squad, then can concentrate on having an improved 11... having two playing keepers is taking up funds

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

      What is better options

      Robbo barnes to mahrez and 4.7 defencer

      Barnes and ings to mahrez and nketiah

    23. SpagBol
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      This is my current team:
      1FT and 0.4M in the bank

      Pope
      TAA Soyuncu Saiss
      Salah KDB Fernandes Martial
      Auba Jiminez Ings

      McGovern | Lascelles D.Luiz Ngakia

      What do you guys reckon I should do for my free transfer, as well as any thoughts on when to play my WC, BB and TC chips?

      Cheers 🙂

    24. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pope
      Taa,Soy,Saiss,Aurier
      Mane,Kdb,Bruno(tc),Son
      Dcl,Ings

      McCarthy Jota,Fleck,egan

      Good to go for GW 33+?

    25. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      BHA v MUN predicted score ?

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

        2-1

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

        0-2

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

        0-3

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

        1-1

      5. Werner Bremen
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        1-3

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

      RMT:
      DDG (Martin)
      TAA/Saiss/Kiko (Lascelles, LUNDY)
      KDB/Son/Mane/BRUNO(Saka)
      Jimenez/Rashford (c) Nketiah
      (0.0 itb)

      Got 2 FTs
      A) Lundy & KDB-> Aurier & Pulisic
      B) Any other suggestions?

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

        7/10

        B

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

      on a wildcard for 34...

      a) who to partner Trent + Boly
      Aurier, AWB, Digne

      b) which chelsea mid Willian or Pulisic
      c) is it wise to go with 2 united attackers and no defence

      bus formation is either 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 with Nketiah (Rashford + Jimmy)
      otherwise switching to DCL in front 3 and cheap 5th mid

      TIA

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

        Fixture wise Aurier
        Depends on the minutes they get between now and then
        Better to triple up

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

      Downgrade Doherty and swap Kiko for boly and maguire/awb....
      Yay or Nay?

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

        Yes - if you're needing to play Kiko at the moment.

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

        Yes

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

      Taylor 7 points stuck on the bench. Hoping for some rotation for my team.

      1. Werner Bremen
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Me too. Wondering if Bruno or Pulisic will play.

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

        Me too. Had him last week. Don’t think you can beat yourself up too much about it.

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

        Although i did nearly bb w him saka and lascelles

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

      A) Foden Rashford

      B) Martial DCL

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

        A.

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

        B

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

        A

      4. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        B

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

      Still got TC and FH left, top of my ML. Current team is below. Struggling to decide when to play remaining chips, was originally planning FH on GW 38+ but not sure now. What is the current consensus on chip strategy?

      Pope (Martin)
      Doherty Aurier VVD (Lascelles) (Lundstram)
      Martial Fernandes KDB Son (Guendouzi)
      Vardy Jimenez Rashford

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

        35 or 36 fh i reckon