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FPL Gameweek 38+: analysis of the key underlying stats

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FPL Lessons Learned From Gameweek 37+

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

    Pope
    TAA Doh Long
    Sterling(c) Bruno KDB Martial
    Vardy Greenwood Wood

    Button Lamptey Guendouzi Lascelles

    A. Bruno and Vardy to Dilva and Kane -4
    B. Vardy to Jesus

    1. CFC1990
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think A

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

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

      A

    4. Gearoid
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      ... and if your ML rival is only 5 behind with the following team?

      Patricio
      Saiss TAA VVD
      Bruno Martial KDB Mahrez
      Jesus Greenwood Jiminez

  2. CFC1990
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What do you guys think of this FH team:

    - I think Ederson, Pulisic and Auba is a better way to spend the Salah/Mane money. Other consideration is Salah/Mane, Martinez and Ings. I think the City CS is pretty much guaranteed. I think Watford will score but Martinez will get save points. I feel Auba is a more explosive option than Ings. I am chasing.

    - Bardsley and Pieters are both cheaper than Pope and offers great value.

    - Ings I am not sure about just because they are up against a dogged Sheffield United defense,

    Ederson
    Bardsley, Pieters, TAA
    D. Silva, Pulisic, Antonio, Son, Sterling
    Auba, Kane

    Button, Long, Connolly, Williams

    0.1m itb

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

      It’s obviously missing united and Liverpool mids but I love it

      It’s a team which has the potential to get you a huge rank increase

      1. CFC1990
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I don't fancy a United mid for some reason. I am worried about Mane/Salah but I am wondering if the points will be spread in that game. I also am covering some attack from TAA. Thanks mate. You FHing for GW38?

        I am just outside 100k and need to chase a 40 point gap.

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

          Ye I’m free hitting.

          I can’t get everyone I want in so need to lose one of Salah, TAA, Fernandes or Ings

          Can’t decide!

          1. Two Popes and a Gazza
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Just sold Fernandes for D. Silva. Now just have to decide if I want
            A) Kane and Jesus
            or
            B) Kane and TAA

            1. CFC1990
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              If early team news and Jesus starts then him. If not then I think TAA. Jesus may be rested as played a lot recently

          2. CFC1990
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            It is hard. Fernandes looked tired in the West Ham game apparently.

            For me its drop Salah but he is playing that Newcastle defence. I find Salah doesn't do that well in the bonus if he gets only one goal.

            TAA has the threat of Williams. Thing is if he plays he has such good attacking threat.

            Ings is a good option. Will he get more than one against Sheffield United who are pretty good defensively?

    2. Davemc23
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Very similar to my own but I've gone Pope, Alonso, Mahrez where you have ederson, bardsley and son

      1. CFC1990
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Its all going to come down to those early team sheets isn't it?

        Alonso is very interesting. He could be a great differential. I prefer the two cheap defenders to Pope just because of what that money can get you.

        1. Davemc23
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah I fancied a punt on Alonso or Digne. I get you about the extra saving from Burnley defence. Had considered Son but feel I have spurs coverage with kane and wanted that 3rd City mid

          1. CFC1990
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            I think if there is a leak on team news, then Mahrez is a good option if he starts.

            I think Bournemouth will score, They absolutely need to win. I could see a Chelsea 2-0 you know.

            For me, Ederson is very very likely to get 6 points and I am happy with that. Trouble with defender is will the likes of Mendy start. Then there is the risk of an early sub with a City defender.

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

    Likelihood of starting?

    A. Dilva
    B. Mahrez

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

      A. 99%
      B. 75%

  4. acidicleo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    28 points off 10k..
    Is it possible with TC chip left??

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

      Of course

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

        Hope the TC works..

    2. Two Popes and a Gazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      As long as the other guy does not go Sterling (C) too.

      1. Two Popes and a Gazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        The top 10K captain choices will be interesting.

  5. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which striker to lose for Kane?

    a) Jimi
    b) Jesus

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

      Wait for leaked city team news.. if jesus start i will lose jim..

  6. azahr007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Are spurs becoming the new Burnley where they concede lots of shots Lloris gets lots of save but have relatively low big chances conceded

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

      Mou is the glorified dyche..

  7. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Comment timing on point today. Bottomed again...
    ML lead = 31. My TC vs. rival's FH. Already have: Greenwood, Jim, KDB, Salah, Saiss

    1) Vardy, Bruno > Kane, Dilva
    2) Vardy, Bruno > Wood, Sterling
    3) Vardy, Doherty > Kane, Pieters
    4) City x3 -- Vardy, Pulisic, Bruno > Wood, Dilva, Sterling (-4)

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

      1

  8. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pulisic or Antonio?

    1. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Puli

    2. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Antonio for me.. OOP and now seems to be on pens too..

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        That was just to make sure he got 10 goals for the season (noble let him)

  9. Apwilkin
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Martial or Pulisic to Dilva?

    1. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Martial. Just.

    2. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Martial

    3. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Puli

    4. All de Gea
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      D Silva for this one. Check out his last two home games.

  10. No Kane No Gain
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Currently have KDB and Dilva (c).

    Which would you do.

    1) Bruno to mahrez (own greenwood)

    2) Salah to sterling?!

    Currently ranked 700 so don’t want to hit for anyone!

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

      2

    2. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      2

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

      1, but that might be the jaded person in me. Been burnt by sterling every time this season. I always catch him on the slump.

    4. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      if you don't want to have terrible GW keep Salah he will grab brace or goal and assist

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

      Neither? Anything else you can do?

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Nothing without a hit to get an extra city attacker in.

        1. Davemc23
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          1

          1. Davemc23
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Great rank btw

            1. No Kane No Gain
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Thank you. You’re not doing too bad yourself! I hope you at least cement top 3k after Sunday.

    6. Halftime Lemon
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ranked 700 and you're asking us!?

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Haha. You guys have helped the rank so I thought I’d get some final assistance before judgement day.

  11. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A. Auba & Mahrez
    B. Salah & Ings

    1. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      b

  12. McGlynn8
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    FH team yay or nay?

    Martinez
    Pieters Long Mendy
    Dilva Sterling Salah Martial
    Auba Kane Greenwood

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

      Yay

  13. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Fernandez to DSilva free?

    Yes or No

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Y

    2. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      More moves involved in that!

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

    Hi,

    Which is better?

    Martinez
    Pieters-____-______
    Sterling-Dilva-Mahrez-Salah-_____
    Ings-kane-____

    A) Diop-Bardsley-(Fodder)-Auba
    (3-4-3)
    B) Aurier-Digne-Martial - (Greenwood) 3-5-2

    1. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

  15. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is there anything saying auba is going to play?

    Arsenal have nothing to play for in the league, focus on the fa Cup. Golden boot out of reach really... Don't we think he could be rested?

    1. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      It’s enough of a risk for me to be picking Kane ahead of him

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Good to know jellyfish.

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

      "Arteta: "I think it is our responsibility [to pick a strong side v Watford]. A strong side doesn't mean that players that have played less will not participate. For me, it's more about how we approach the game and how we go into that game to win the game.""

      https://twitter.com/FFScout/status/1286275413224894468

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Picking a strong side may mean rest for some though.

    3. la boneza
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Auba was rested the match before FA semis, so unlikely.

      Lacazette is due a rest tho..

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

        If so auba could play centrally.

        1. rjcv177
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Auba (left), nketiah (central), Pepe (right)

  16. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Have been thinking about this one for a bit. Torn between salah and Greenwood or son and ings. If I went for the second option I would have no Liverpool attackers however would have Trent for cover I suppose. Don’t feel comfortable with Greenwood up top and would prefer Ings however I think going without one of salah and Mané brings with it risks. What do you guys think?

    1. Will J 256
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Hope this makes sense!

    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm Considering going without, Liverpool probably all boozed up and won't be amazing. I am unsure though.

  17. Releasebreaks
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Read that ciry team might be leaked on Sunday.
    If so, normally how long is before our deadline ?

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

      City*

    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      5-10 minutes

  18. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hows this FH look?

    Reina
    Aurier Pieters Bardsley
    Salah Sterling Dilva Martial Son
    Kane Jesus

    Button; Conolly, Williams, Kilman

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

      I'd switch Salah to mane and upgrade the keeper.

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ohh Good thought. But I don't think Martinez is going to be greasy to get. Who else is there?

        1. FF Dirtbag
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Mccarthy?

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

          Mane will probably drop in price before the deadline, if that helps

      2. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Mane no shots on target vs CHE apparently.

        Salah keeps on racking them up and will blow GW38.

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

          I agree that he has the potential to blow in GW38 but don't think it's assured by any means. He has been racking up shots yes, but they have been terrible execution-wise. I was telling a friend earlier, he looks hungry but not sharp at all. And the golden boot race is pretty much over now after the last 3 blanks.

          With Mane it's the "differential" pick, better away form, better GW38 form, and the better FPL form in general (almost double Salah's points over the last 5 games that they have both started in).

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

    Pope
    VvD Digne Tarkowski
    Sterling Bruno Martial Pulisic Antonio
    Kane Wood

    What transfers would you make with the above current team (not a FH) and 4.2m ITB?

    A) Wood >>> Jesus
    B) United mid >>> Pool mid
    C) Pulisic/Antonio >>> David Silva

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Hold that midfield. Get jesus

  20. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    KDB or Bruno?

    1. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      KDB

    2. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      KDB for sure

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Depends on what other City you have.

  21. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Martinez
    Taa long bardsley (sais lascels)
    Puli bruno mane kdb sterling
    Gren jiki (rash)

    Puli bruno -4 to dsilva moura
    Or
    only puli/bruno to dsilva

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

      Similar dilemma. I wouldn’t take the -4. Debating between puli or martial to Dilva.

  22. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Just last one guys. First to three wins! On Free hit. Salah and Greenwood or Son and Ings?

    1. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Tough. Latter just about

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Salah Green!

    3. All de Gea
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I dont have Salah but fear hes due a monster haul vs Newcastle so would go A

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

    Currently 11k int the world....pushing for 10k and chasing 34 point in ML...going for it, thoughts on this FH team:

    Martinez
    Laporte, Bardsley, Long
    Salah, (S)terling, D.Silva, Richarlison,
    Kane, Aubameyang, Greenwood

    Button, Ceballos, Williams, 3.9

    0.2 ITB

    Thoughts?

  24. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I wouldn’t be waiting for leaked team news - the site will crash.

    Fpl rockstars tweets are private

    1. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He's said he's not leaking anyway, unless he was bluffing!

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He’s said that plenty of times before and leaked

        1. St Pauli Walnuts
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          The crafty sod

  25. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this? No Kane the weakness but the other 10 are exactly who I want so that’s the compromise...

    Pope
    TAA, Aurier, Pieters
    Salah, KDB, DSilva, Sterling, Fernandes
    Ings, Greenwood

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Near enough my team although I’m not sure if I’m bringing in Silva for pulisic or Bruno

    2. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Very nice

  26. LordEllison
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Current FH team what we thinking lads?
    0.0 in the bank

    Pope, Martin
    TAA, Tark, Aurier, Williams, Simpson
    Salah, Sterling, Mahrez, DSilva, Guendouzi
    Greenwood, Kane, Ings,

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

      Like the 11 but you could have no bench to cover if any of the MC 3 don't play

  27. St Pauli Walnuts
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Time for something refreshing and new .... not really, how does this FH look?

    Martinez
    TAA / Aurier / Pieters
    KDB / Salah / Sterling / Antonio / Silva (c)
    Kane / Ings

    Martin / Nketiah / Branthwaite / Rico

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

      Looks great I think

      Can’t get Pope over Martinez?

      1. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Nah, he was in most drafts but just short to do it with Aurier. Alternative is to ditch Aurier and go for Burnley triple up with Pope, seems a bit risky though.

  28. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    So... My tits up plan is to get Son, Antonio, Bruno or Mane for my trio of City players if they're all benched.

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      ... You likey?

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Early team news

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

      I wouldn't get Antonio this GW. Villa will be as motivated as a team can ever be and their defence has been quite good since the restart anyway.

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yea, that's why he's not in my team atm.

  29. Ashleyajolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Should I do an 8pt hit to get Pieters & Kane for Jiménez & Doherty? Yes or No.

    Team:
    Martinez (De Gea)
    Lungstram, Tarkowski, Taylor, (Doherty & Saiss)
    DSilva, Foden, KDB (c) pulisic William, Rashford, Ings, (Jiménez)

    1. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No

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

    A. Martial or Bruno to D Silva? Already have KDB Sterling unless I do KDB to D Silva

    B. Vardy to Kane on top of the above for extra -4

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bruno has set pieces and penalties.

      B tough one but if you chasing then yep.

    2. Two Popes and a Gazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      - I went Bruno to D Silva (but hoping Leicester don't concede penalties which this article just pointed out is a distinct possibility).

      -Thinking of Jesus to Kane atm but I am on a FH. Not sure if it is worth a -4. Any ML considerations?