Pro Pundits - Lateriser

The best FPL assets for successful upside-chasing in the final Gameweeks

Two-time top 1k finisher Lateriser, currently ranked 477 in the world, provides his latest thoughts…


As the football continues at a frightening pace, Fantasy Premier League is becoming harder to navigate from each day to the next.

As soon as you get out of one Gameweek, the next one is in your face. Bandwagons, interpretations and data points are changing twice every week. 

The end of the season is hurtling ever closer so if you’re chasing in your mini-league, big moves need to come-off now. 

Is being aggressive the answer or do we wait and watch and let others make the mistakes? That’s the question many of you will be asking right now.

In this article, I hope to provide you with a healthy mix of both to give you an insight into my decision-making process. I have also thrown in some high-ceiling differentials you can look at if you’re looking to make big gains.

Does the rest period matter?

My good friend and fellow Pro-Pundit Zophar wrote this amazing article citing and analysing the rest period for all teams until Gameweek 35. I went ahead and took it a little further to determine whether the rest periods have made a significant difference, other than the obvious need for rotation for some clubs. 

As you can see from the Gameweek 33+ table, the rest period didn’t really matter in terms of results because Leicester, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool won despite having a significantly lower rest period compared to their opponents. 

My read of the situation is that the thin squad sizes of the smaller teams are the key factor here, as can be seen in the Gameweek 33+ results. 

I also think the gulf in quality between the top teams and bottom is very apparent since the restart of football and is coming through in a crowd-less environment (more on that later). 

For now, I’m just going to leave similar tables for Gameweek 34+ and Gameweek 35+ to look at to determine if there’s anything else worth pointing out.

My standout Gameweek 34+ fixture is Manchester City’s home meeting with Newcastle, which should feature a well-rested Kevin De Bruyne (£10.8m) and Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.5m) on the bench, following Steve Bruce’s recent comments. 

“I don’t think I could ask him to go again on Wednesday, that’s for sure.” – Steve Bruce

Without having to worry about Saint-Maximin on the counter, it should give Manchester City plenty of control of the Newcastle game even when their attacks break down.

Pep Guardiola is almost certain to rotate some big players in alongside De Bruyne which is exactly what Fantasy managers want to see. 

Yes, we could have another surprise like the defeat at Southampton result last night, but based on the expected goals (xG) of that game (0.62 vs 3.25), we are sure to see a response from Manchester City. 

That said, Guardiola’s substitutes at St Mary’s did surprise me though. When Raheem Sterling (£11.7m) and Riyad Mahrez (£8.6m) were on the pitch, Manchester City dominated proceedings but once they were subbed off, it was a rather simple plan of crossing and hoping for the best.

This does make me wonder whether all Guardiola is interested is in at this point is to keep his players sharp for the run-in? 

Either way, they are still going to be right up there in terms of goal scored and I am definitely going to indulge in Pep Roulette and take the roughs that come along with the smooth between now and the end of the season.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are about to play their third and fourth matches in very quick intervals. It is certainly somewhat concerning that, over their last two, they looked incredibly rusty.

By the end of Gameweek 35+, Jurgen Klopp’s men will have played four games in a matter of 10 days which makes me slightly sceptical of how effective they can be from a Fantasy perspective.

I am looking to sell Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) as I think there is a good chance he could be benched in one of the next two games due to that condensed schedule. 

However, the rest period for Manchester United in Gameweek 34+ and Gameweek 35+ continues to look very good indeed, which is great news for all your Red Devils. I include Mason Greenwood (£4.5m) in that, as he has now started the last three matches in a row, impressing in all of them. 

Because Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has finally found a winning formula, and his club has a very kind upcoming schedule in terms of recovery time, I expect minimal rotation – so make sure you’re using up all three of your Manchester United slots.

Do we awaken our inner Pep Guardiola?

Ever since I wrote this article in back in October, I have been implementing a Guardiola-esque rotation policy of my own all season. Chasing big-hitter hauls has always been my go-to strategy this season and now, more than ever, I’d like to advocate it. 

Since the Premier League restarted, we have seen:

  • Manchester City producing three performances with three or more goals in them.
  • Manchester United average three goals-per-game
  • Chelsea scored at least twice goals in all their post-restart games
  • Bournemouth concede an average of three goals a game
  • Norwich conceding more than two goals an average 

Taking all of those factors into consideration, I think it’s important to chase fixtures for each of those teams, concentrating on owning Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea assets and anyone playing against Bournemouth or Norwich.

The theory that relegation-threatened assets would be motivated to perform above their normal level has been firmly thrown out of the window this season. The gulf in quality between the bigger and smaller teams is very apparent when there are no crowds present, with the possible exception of West Ham, who are at least scoring goals, while Aston Villa and Brighton have looked very compact and steady in defence.

Both these teams are among the best five teams for xGC since the restart, which is a very noteworthy stat in my opinion when we consider the Gameweek 34+ fixtures. Aston Villa host Manchester United and Liverpool travel to Brighton, so their defences are sure to play a big part in the captaincy discussion.

For that reason, we should not overlook Manchester City for the midweek matches.

Before Gameweek 33+, I did buy Gabriel Jesus (£9.6m) and Mahrez over De Bruyne considering the Belgian’s inevitable benching. Those punts did not go as planned by it could have been very different on another day as Jesus registered six shots in the box, three big chances and an xG of 1.42 in the Southampton game. 

Similarly, I’m very certain that De Bruyne will start against Newcastle. Such thinking when it comes to a benched player being a strong buy or captaincy option for the next Gameweek does come into my consideration while making my decisions, apart from Manchester United). 

I expect slightly less rotation for the prominent attacking assets of Manchester United and Chelsea since they have all to play for in the coming Gameweeks compared to Manchester City and Liverpool. 

It is worth noting that the standout fixture for Guardiola is their home game against Bournemouth but it also comes only four days before their FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal, and he has mentioned many times that the cup games will take priority over the league games in his unrelenting quest for silverware.

Where are the upside chasing differentials?

I always get a lot of questions when it comes to hunting these upside chasing differentials. 

I’ve had success with the strategy this season, most recently captaining Anthony Martial (£8.3m) for his hat-trick against Sheffield United. 

I noticed that the Blades had conceded a fair amount of big chances in their first two fixtures and fancied a roll of the dice on Martial (he had the two best chances versus Tottenham Hotspur earlier) considering Dean Henderson (£5.2m) was absent. 

Captaincy has admittedly been a fail for me since Gameweek 31+ but the key to this strategy is persistence. 

There are a few opportunities I’ve spotted in terms of differentials which have a high ceiling should you fancy it.

Raheem Sterling (£11.7m) has looked Manchester City’s most dangerous player to me based on the eye-test. 

Along with Mahrez, he has the highest number of shots and big chances amongst all city midfielders since the restart.

Harry Kane (£10.9m) plays a depleted Bournemouth this Gameweek and, while Spurs have looked bang average since the restart, I’ve noticed their centre-forward is no longer dropping as deep as before.

I strongly believe that FPL is a very dynamic game and you cannot let past ‘pre-conceived notions’ affect too many of your decisions. The objective data is that Kane (having played a game less than everyone) has received the highest number of big chances since the restart, is amongst the top five players for xG and Bournemouth have conceded the highest number of goals in that time. 

All the regular caveats apply and you know the risks. I’m only presenting objective data and will be watching Kane closely against Everton. 

At the time of writing, he has 11.05% effective ownership in the top 10k. Hugely tempting.

It is also worth noting out that a Golden-boot chasing Jamie Vardy (£9.7m) plays Bournemouth in Gameweek 35+ and Danny Ings (£7.3m), also in the race, plays them in Gameweek 37+.

It is exciting to see the two players who sit on top for expected goal involvement (xGI) since the restart currently below 10% effective ownership in the top 10k. 

Both Michail Antonio (£6.9m) and Willian (£7.2m) have a lot to play for (Willian loves playing for a contract), have decent fixtures in the next three and are bang in-form. 

It is worth noting that Willian’s data is slightly skewed due to the string of Chelsea penalties but we can’t ignore that as Christian Pulisic (£7.2m) looks like he’s going to win two penalties every game. 

It’s very close between the two Chelsea assets but I personally prefer Pulisic as I think he has far greater goal threat from open play based on the eye-test. 

The American is always busting his gut and constantly adjusting his position to make sure he’s in a goal-scoring position for every cross or pull-back (this is something xG can’t always tell you).

Lastly, the shots in the box table for this Gameweek amongst all attackers makes for interesting differential options.

Final Thoughts

I hope I have given you enough to chew on with this article. As so many budget assets are now emerging, it would be foolish to worry about value while making aggressive switches in my opinion. 

Only five Gameweeks are left. Go sit in a corner and listen to your inner instinct and don’t be afraid. 

On a personal note, after an incredibly fast start, I moved from 1,027th place to 145 in the world in the first two Gameweeks since the restart. 

It’s gone a bit downhill since then and I will probably be outside the top 500 after this Gameweek, although I am sat at 477 ahead of the Spurs game. That said, there is still a lot to play for and we keep persisting.

Good luck with your Gameweek 34+ decisions!

788 Comments Post a Comment
  1. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    After a successful (c) pick in Martial last week (see link below), I have used the same process for this GW.
    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2020/07/04/the-latest-ffs-cup-fixtures-and-results-26/?hc_page=15&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_22008247

    My analysis (see link below) suggests going for KDB(c):
    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2020/07/06/late-egan-goal-wipes-out-pope-clean-sheet-as-mee-faces-spell-on-sidelines/?hc_page=1&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_22027239

    By a lot of measures, Jesus is the best option, but his form and lack of double digit hauls is against him. KDB wins because:

    - He is nailed to start
    - He gets a lot of 10+ pt hauls at home
    - He has a good match up
    - He is playing at home

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Great analysis mate will copy you till

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

      I was already capping KDB but this is cementing it for me. I like your posts, Diesel! Good poster, one of the few who seem to have some common sense regarding how tactics and lineup changes can cause big changes in FPL points output.

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I think you will enjoy reading what Lateriser12 post... Read this article and check

    3. Rover
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You did conclude that Sterling is second best, but does a likely Jesus benching and Sterling playing as striker affect your thoughts in any way?

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        That is why I conclude Sterling is second best. If you look at Sterling, he doesn't haul as much as KDB (and his assist potential is way lower). He is likely nailed though and also likely playing up front, which lifts his haul potential above Fernandes.

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

    Feel like this is the time of the season where you should target fixtures against the whipping boys very aggressively. BOU and NOR are the main whipping boys, clearly going down with a whimper.

    Spurs against BOU next game week. Feels essential to own Son/Kane despite being a Mourinho team. Thoughts on taking hits to accomodate Spurs attackers or even Aurier?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I feel if any team bournemouth would win against is spurs.. Monitor spurs performance tonight and reassess after.
      I have sonny and keeping.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        No chance bou would beat spurs imo

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Look how bad shieffeld are and they beat spurs easily, they are awful and have nothing to play for.. Hope they bounce back tonight

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            They’ll of had a wake u call after that i reckon

    2. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      yeah hits for Kane & Son, not Aurier. Kane scores against the next 4 teams they're playing usually

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

        Im in a weird spot where I wont have a defender if Alonso is dropped again (Lund and Targett injured) so it probably only applies to me to take a hit for Aurier.

    3. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      So basically you agree with the article?

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

        I dont read the articles.

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

          But of course I dont mind it if a good manager agrees with me.

  3. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Greenwood nailed?

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Seems to be first choice now

    2. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      How can he be dropped?

      1. Ruinenlust
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Might be rested

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Anyone can be rested

          1. Ruinenlust
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Not Bruno

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

            Ole doesnt rest players

        2. The Mantis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Could well be, but he is nailed in the first 11 isn't he, no way James plays over him. I think Rash/Martial/Bruno are actually more likely to be rested atm

  4. tricky80
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Can't help but feel that if the early goal hadn't gone in for Southampton, City would have put them to the sword.

    1. More Cowbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If my Auntie has bollocks she'd be my uncle.

  5. grennans2
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Martinez
    TAA - Doherty - Saiss
    Salah - KDB - Mahrez - Fernandes - Pulisic
    Rashford - Jimenez

    Button - Nkietah - Lascelles - Simpson

    A or B?

    A) Nkietah > Greenwood (and bench Jimenez) (FT)
    B) Rashford & Jimenez > Greenwood & Kane (-4)

  6. tricky80
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    In terms of transfers, I may even go Rashford - Jimenez to Kane - Greenwood for - 4. If not Rashford, then Mahrez to Foden.

    Bournemouth are just that porous!

    1. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez could easily outscore Foden

  7. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Always enjoy reading your FPL thoughts @Lateriser12

    1. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I agree.

    2. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers buddy

    3. Supertrooper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Agree, thank you for your excellent content Lateriser12

  8. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Anything worth a FT here with 2.1 ITB?

    Patricio
    TAA Doh Aurier
    Mane KDB Bruno Mahrez
    Jiminez Rashford Greenwood

    Button Saka Lascelles Robinson

    1. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez to Son possibly. I like Spurs fixtures, however I'd rather Kane over Jimi but don't think you've got the funds?

  9. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Here for the feedback as usual.

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Solid read love it.

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

      Thoughts on aggressive hits to target very short fixture runs (1-2 games) in this period with congested fixtures? More worth it, less worth it, or no difference compared to usual?

    3. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Great article Lateriser, thanks for sharing your views

    4. souleil
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Great read as usual. You are my favorite FPL character!

    5. Ye
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Great article as always. Some real food for thought. What’s your transfer for GW 34? Salah to KDB?

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Looks very likely.

    6. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks for the kind words guys!

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

      Thank you for the article. Is Salah to Sterling with FT this week a solid move?

    8. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks for the article, nice read.

      I rather have Mane instead of Salah, and 2 frees, would you still consider;

      Mane > KDB

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

      Great content, cheers.

    10. silentdiscodan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      My feedback on your overzealous (no hyphen) use of hyphens--(most notably "come-off")--has been deleted. Haha! Hilarious stuff. And don't forget "very certain" should be "very sure" or "certain". If you're writing articles read by millions I'm sure you'll appreciate this type of feedback.

  10. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Really annoying owning DDG. Do you think it’s worth a hit to Xfer DDG out and doing DCL to Greenwood?

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Same problem with me but looking at jiminez to greenwood

      Their dont seem to be aby standout keeper replacements wither which makes it tougher. Henderson and pope have fixtures where i cant see them keeping clean sheets at least notnin the next 2 or 3 games

    2. Sir Edo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yes, so annoying missing out on a third Man U attacker. But eventually Calvert will score and Greenwood will not. Did transfer him in yesterday and now a benching dilemma instead..

    3. Aussie Rules
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't. Keepers rarely worth a hit and DDG still a good option. DCL has good fixtures coming up too

    4. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Similar position but with AWB. He still looked ok, but just feel like there are goals and 3 attacking slots is the way to go.
      Sorry, not much help

    5. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      DDG out? MUN/MCI have the best runs in the league to GW38. Non-owner.

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah but I want 3 attackers

        1. jtreble
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Too sideways for me.

    6. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I sold ddg on Saturday night to free up spot for greenwood.

      -4, ddg, dcl, Jimi out for
      Foster, greenwood, kane(c)

      Foster is a punt, but fancy his next 3 fixtures to get could Cs maybe..

    7. Sterling Archer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      yes I think it is, till the end of the season greenwood will score enough points to cover the hit and more

  11. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Love the article LR. Always a great read.

    I am gonna go ultra attacking in the remaining fixtures with Majority of the moves being maverick.

    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Good luck bro

  12. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Thinking of doing mane and jimenez > pulisic and kane for a hit, go for it ?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't do it even for free

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        really ?

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yep really but i'm little bit weird in this game so don't listen to me. Lol

    2. Hiddenpaw
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I like it. Go for it. I’m in team (K)ane this week

  13. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which do you prefer for a -4
    A) salah & basham > sterling & maguire
    B) salah & Jimenez > son & Jesus

    I’m chasing in a mini league by about 30 ish points and all of the players going in would be differentials

  14. stepper1971
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    DCL and Bruno to Greenwood and KDB worth a -4?

    1. Aussie Rules
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't be trading out Bruno if I could help it

  15. BHA_Seagull
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Depending on what happens tonight planning on

    Auba OUT
    Kane IN

    Straight forward enough right !?

    1. Aussie Rules
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Makes sense

    2. thedarkhorse
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      yep, easy decision!

  16. Pep Pig
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Great stuff as always pal.
    I just wish Sarr was showing signs of form so I could throw him in against Norwich.
    Not sure if he's burnt out or not but Watford have looked poor since the restart

    1. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He’s just getting zero service. Looks dangerous in the final third but they’re not getting the ball to him enough there. Expect/hope that will change vs NOR

  17. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Actually a bit tempted to Free Hit this gw and get Son & Kane in + the likes of Foden, Sterling

    1. Pep Pig
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I was thinking the same mate/ So annoying though that we could FH a benched player with the FA cup a few days after

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Fa cup isnt until the 18th?

        1. Pep Pig
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Misread the info sorry chaps 🙁

      2. Pep's Money Laundry
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        FA cup is between GW36 & GW37

    2. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm tempted too especially cause Son and Kane but think im gonna hold

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        To be fair it would be a very Spursy thing for them to go to Bournemouth and lose

        1. Niho992
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yup. Spurs play for nothing imo(they cant reach that CL spot and i dont think Mou is interested in EL) and Bournemouth play to survive

  18. beric
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Think ill roll my FT, risk keeping salah and mahrez for this week.

    Foster
    TAA - Doherty - Holgate
    Salah - KDB(c) - Bruno - Mahrez
    Jimenez - Ings - Greenwood

    Saka, lascelles, ward

    I just like to use 2ft at a time. Would you make a move?

  19. JBG
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    This isn't a FPL question, but trying my luck here anyways. Anyone from Polen here? Considering taking a 4-5 days trip to Gdansk, been there 2 or 3 times now, loved it each time. So just wondering how the situation is there currently?

    1. Simpix
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm English, living in Poland.....At the moment you can travel from the UK to Poland and back without quarantine.
      Most bars/restaurants are open now and you have to wear a facemask when you are indoors, plus most places have disinfection bottles as you walk in. Obviously the mask can be removed to eat/drink !!
      There is not the same queueing restrictions as in the UK, at least in the shops but some shops will only allow one person in per 12m2 of space.
      I'm sure Gdansk will be open for business but will be quite busy as it is holiday season here.
      Have fun there..... 🙂

  20. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Great, great stuff LR. Just discovered our teams are very similar. Only differ because you have Pulisic and I have DCL. What are you doing with Jesus? Feel like he can do something from the bench anyway given how city play. Do you like Mahrez (C) this week?

  21. olidooley
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hey lads....1FT and 0 itb...
    I’m thinking to save?

    Pope
    TAA Doherty AWB
    Salah KDB(c) Bruno Mahrez Sarr
    Rashford Jiménez

    Button Robinson Connolly Lascelles

    1. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yes, save

  22. kime67
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    baldock -> holgate?

  23. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Morning Y’all,

    Martinez
    Taa-Doherty-Kiko-(Fernandez)-(3.9)
    Mane-Maherez-Martial-Bruno-(Saka)
    DCL-Rash-Jimi

    1FT 2.5 m ITB

    Any of these worth it?

    1) Rash + Saka > Greenwood + KDB (-4).
    2) rash+Saka+Jimi > Kane+Greenwood+Foden (-8)
    3) Saka > Foden
    4) Saka > Antonio
    5) rash > Greenwood
    6) save

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1 or 3

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have to admit, any Rash to Green transer seems like a waste of a transfer. OK, you free up 5m - I get that. But if Greenwood gets rested at all (still a possibility) and Rashford hauls, it will feel like a stupid move. I am in same boat.

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks.
        Yes, rash haul is probably inevitable as soon as I take him out!!. But It’s the only way to Fund KDB. I either do this or just go without and get Foden.

    3. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      3

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks.

  24. troux
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Does anyone have a record of the total fantasy teams in the 2018/19 season?
    I have it recorded as 6,324,237. Can anyone confirm this?
    Thanks in advance.

  25. Fit_to_drop
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Got this team with 2 Free Transfers and .4ITB

    What are my two changes?

    Patricio,
    TAA, Lascelles, Doherty,
    Salah, KDB, Bruno, Martial, Saka
    Jiminez, Rashford,

    Button, DCL, Holgate, Robinson

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Rashford to Greenwood, Saka to Mahrez.

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Salah & Jimmy > Kane & either Son or Willian for me.

  26. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    best moves here with 1FT and 0.2m. need to make up 50 points in my ML

    Ddg
    Taa • Doherty • Holgate — Kiko Lamptey
    KDB • Salah • Bruno • Pulisic — Guendouzi
    Rashford • Dcl • Jimmy

    A: Rashford + Jimmy >> Greenwood + Kane (-4)
    - nice move but it blocks path to getting back martial/rashford

    B: Salah + Jimmy >> Mahrez + Kane (-4)
    - very tempting. however, if i want to swap ddg >> greenwood in gw35, it will require another i.e. ddg/dcl >> xxx/greenwood

    C: Guendouzi + Rashford >> Mahrez + Greenwood (-4)
    - bench DCL or Jimmy then
    - It will mean i already have strong 5 mids so have to stick with ddg

    D: Save FT and reassess

  27. HTL
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Who do you bench from this front 8?

    KDB - Salah - Fernandes - Martial - Foden
    Jimenez - Rashford - DCL

    Leaning towards Jimenez which sounds a bad idea; DCL isn't particularly widely owned in my ML but Southampton at home could be an obliging fixture (last night's result notwithstanding).

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      See how DCL plays tonight. I think he has to be favourite for benching unless he shows up tonight finally

    2. thedarkhorse
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      personally i'd bench DCL - least 'explosive' option, you might miss out on 6-7 points, but with any of the others you run the risk of losing out on 10+ points

    3. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Jiménez easily for me

    4. HTL
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks all. Did a quick sense check and it's 7 of the top 10 have Jimenez, 6 have DCL. Echo the points about seeing if DCL finally does owt tonight.

  28. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Got Greenwood, Rash and Martial. Fernandes obviously better option than Rash but can't go any longer without Fernandes.

    Thoughts about Martial -> Fernandes move?

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'd rather get Fernandes and lose Rashford if possible.

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        That would be ideal but I'd need to take a hit so probably not worth it

  29. akhilrajau
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What about DCL, Aurier -> Kane, Saiss for -4 hit

  30. Traction Engine Foot
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Had an awful week but I'm tempted to save my free transfer here, as every move I make recently seems to go wrong. Otherwise I'd probably just do Rashford to Greenwood to free up cash. Any better ideas?

    Pope
    AWB, Doherty, TAA
    Salah, Mahrez, Fernandes, KDB
    DCL, Jimenez, Rashford

    Martin, Fernandez, Ward, Guendouzi