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  1. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) TAA & Greenwood or Saka

    Or

    B) Aurier & Antonio or Pulisic

    1. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Tough one. Probably B with Antonio.

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

      A
      Greenwood

  2. Mighty Banana
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I'm behind my rival by 35 points, he has no City players whereas I have Mahrez & KDB so I can risk no Sterling and share the value elsewhere.

    One area I'm looking at is that I have Maguire & Vardy. Tempted to take Maguire out and keep Vardy - thoughts?

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

      What makes you think he won't get Raz in this GW ??

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

        This

      2. Mighty Banana
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Possible, but his team value isn't great and would mean either Salah/Kane out and at least -4 which is unlikely. -8 if he tries so crazy moves.

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

          Okay ..
          If that's the case. Every transfer you make should be to get a City player IN
          Your best chance at redemption

          1. Mighty Banana
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Hmm, I'm thinking Vardy > Jesus as an option too, but I need that early news. Means keeping Maguire but then just hope for that goal I've been waiting forever for!

    2. waterboy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Hi Anangry

      with your rival 35 points ahead, he may be looking to block you or, if he's got a pair, get in a couple City players for a hit.

      Can you guess from his style of play which it will be?

      1. Mighty Banana
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I think he goes Fernandes > Mahrez/Dilva this week. Maybe if he wants to take a -4 the only other options seems to be Traoré > Foden.

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

    Pick keeper for GW 38+
    A) Patricio
    B) Henderson
    I’m leaning towards Henderson, but I’ve got Ings in my team... and can’t see Henderson keeping a Clean sheet against Chelsea.

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

      *Patricio (typo)

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

    24 hours & 15 minutes to the extravaganza 😀

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

      Refresh!!!!

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

      The real extravaganza is in 23 hours time 😆

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

        I know ...
        Last 5 minutes.
        FH ...
        Would be fun

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

          It could be just 1 minute with Scarface 😀

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

            All i need is assurance on Taa Robbo.
            Think Raz KDB Dilva will start for sure ( baldy is predictable 😛 )

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

              Hopefully them 3 City, a Jesus benching would be nice. A Trent one too, for greedy reasons.

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

                Jesus looks good to sit this one out.
                Had Nico played 4 I'd be worried about Taa. But he's played 5 now so medal is in.

                GL anyways mate 🙂

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

                  Likewise, it'll be a manic few hours regardless.

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

                    Agree

                2. Digital-Real
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 8 months ago

                  why does he look good to be benched?

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

                    Just what I think.
                    He played full 90 last GW. Raz came of early. Raz will start #9 imo with Foden Mahrez on flanks

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

    Play Maguire or Doherty?

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

      Doherty.

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

    Should there be a ban on the use of WC and TC chips for GW38 in future? Gives an unfair advantage to those getting pre-match team news for the last 10 matches?

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

      Deadline an extra hour earlier before a chip ban.

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

        There wont be full team news either, 5 City attackers might be named, maybe the Liverpool team and comments on a few players here and there, it wont be that helpful.

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

        It's easiest thing to do.
        Even half n hour extra can do

      3. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Good alternative.

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

        This should resolve all issues

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

      Nope
      Nobody forces you to play a chip any GW

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

      Need the FPL site not to crash and enough time to make changes so no.

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

        I predict a 14:50 fpl crash

    4. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No way.

  7. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hi chaps: Currently on below 1FT 0.0ITB

    Pulisic, Bruno, Sterling, KDB, Son

    Rash, Jimmy / Greenwood

    A) Bruno => D Silva
    B) Bruno => Mahrez
    C) Pulisic => D Silva take -4 elsewhere

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

    Hi guys. Hope you are OK. If you had to guess, how many points do you think ings and pulisic will score on Sunday?

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

      2 each'

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

        Broken hearts...

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      9 for Ings
      6 for Pulisic

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

    Is sterling back???

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

      Should be.

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

    What’s the deal with KDB? Not been involved in most of City’s goals recently. Yet to score a goal from open play since the restart.

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

      You'd score vs Norwich.

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

        I won't
        😛
        Haven't played a 90 minutes game ...

  11. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which one?

    A) Pope, Aurier, Ings (3-4-3)
    B) Martinez, Long and Son (3-5-2)

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

      A

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

        Thanks.

  12. grooveymatt65
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hi guys!

    What do you think i should do about this team?

    Martinez Martin

    TAA Doherty Bednarek Basham (benched) Simpson (benched)

    Salah De Bruyne D Silva Fernandes (c) Pulisic

    Ings Vardy Greenwood (benched)

    0.8 itb 2ft

    Do you think its worth taking hits?options

    1. Doherty to Peiters and Fernandes to Sterling for free
    2. Vardy to Connolly, Pulisic to Sterling and bench Connolly for free
    3. Pulisic to Antonio, Fernandes to Sterling, Doherty to a Peiters for -4
    4. Fernandes to Mahrez, Doherty to Peiters and Vardy to Aubameyang for -4
    5. Other

    Also who to captain

    A. Salah
    B. KDB
    C. Silva
    D. Auba/Sterling if i get them in

    thanks guys!! 🙂

  13. wildnothing
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    How about this?

    Martinez
    Robbo Aurier Pieters
    Salah Sterling Dilva Antonio
    Kane Auba Jesus

    3.9 Branthwaite Guendouzi Williams

    Jesus to Ings and Antonio to KDB if Jesus doesn't start.

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

      Powerhouse team mate!

      What on earth is your team value?

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

        Thanx! 108.2.

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

      Looks good

    3. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Crazy good team that!

  14. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    If we hear that KDB or Sterling don't start how would you invest the money. Would bring in Mahrez if he starts.

    A. KDB 1.8 surplus (upgrade defence maybe)
    B. Sterling 3.5 surplus (Gued could become Martial by downgrading Greenwood/TAA)

    Martinez
    Pieters, Trent, Bardsley
    Salah, KDB, Sterling, Dilva
    Ings, Kane, Greenwood
    Button, Williams, Braith, Guend

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

    Just planning for the likelihood foden is benched, I’ll want to switch to silva or Mahrez on leak line ups. Which one:

    A) Doherty to Aurier
    B) Alonso to Aurier
    C) Maguire to Long
    D) Vardy to Ings

    I hate defensive moves so leans to D

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

      Sorry which one to afford the foden upgrade

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

      C

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

      D

    4. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think B/D

      But with Maguire in your team I'd be tempted to go for D so I'm not cheering for Vardy goals lol.

  16. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    If we got very late news that Sterling was benched 10 mins before deadline.

    what would you guys do?
    A - Hold but no captain?
    B - Transfer out to a Salah?
    C - Ignore and captain still

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

      C. Sterling is scoring a goal every 68 mins since the restart. It wouldn't bother me if he came off the bench vs NOR. Worse case scenario, make sure you have a solid VC.

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

        still we tempted to switch to Kane for example

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

      B

  17. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pens down 🙂

  18. Godfrey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    We need more midfield spots next year :). Already convinced I want Pulisic, Bruno, KDB, Son and 1 of Mane/Salah. No room left...

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

      You'll need more money than spots.

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

        this. Impossible to build a team with that midfield on week 1

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

          My mids are Sterling, Salah, KDB, Martial and Pulisic

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

            the rest od your tean week 1 would be horendous with that midfield

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

            3 x 12 only in midfield. You will struggle to put the rest of your team together and your structure will be sh*te tbf

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

        Half the budget on midfield I guess.

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mane & Salah maybe forwards next season

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

      You'd need a space for Rashford too.
      Hopefully something changes

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

        Martial as a forward next season will free up a MF spot.

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

          Absolutely !

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

      Your midfield will probably cost around 52-53M next year..

  19. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hi guys, which one would you go for?

    McCarthy
    TAA Egan Pieters
    Willian Fernandes KDB Martial
    Vardy Auba Ings

    4.0 Sarr cheapy def x 2

    A) Vardy to Jesus
    B) Willian to DSilva
    C) both for -4pts
    D) Sarr, Willian + Vardy to Sterling DSilva + 4.4m forward -8pts (Go 3-5-2)

    Currently on C but unsure if I can go without Sterling... thoughts?

    Would appreciate any advice cheers

  20. Runaway
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    We can't predict Pep's teams because of his rotation love but do we even know what would be his best 11 starting in Real game?

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

      The team he put out against arsenal in the fa cup is more or less his preferred XI

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

      Edersen Walker Laporte Fernandino Mendy KDB Silva Rodri Mahrez Jesus Sterling.

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

        Silva won't play Ucl

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

          B Silva that is

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

      Ed
      Walker Garcia Laporte Cancelo
      Rodri Gundo
      KDB
      Mahrez Jesus Sterling

      Garcia if he trusts him now, might as well play him of the clowns Ota or Stones.

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

      Thanks all, I was not sure about Mahrez/Foden and Dilva/Gundo spots (and some defenders but that does not matter)

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

    Who is a better option

    A. Dunk vs bur
    B. Bertrand vs SHU

    Please provide reasons, if possible

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

      Dunk because he has a higher ceiling. I would even have Dunk 24/7 365 in anycase over Bertrand.

      The points table does not lie.

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

        There is a reason as to why Brighton are currently being called the whipping boys..

        I am aware that Dunk scored a brace a season or two ago but the team is currently under different management that is playing against a different team.

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

          Pick Bertrand then. SHU will want to finish off on a high.

          Burnley could not finish of 9 Norwich players plus they have nothing to play for. It clearly shows Sean Dyche is a one trick pony.

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

            Burnley will play for pope getting golden glove. Gonna be low scoring game i think

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

              It cannot be ignored that Burnley would want to sit deep to secure the golden glove for Nick Pope.

              Here’s the scenario -

              I’m planning to downgrade Doherty to Dunk/Bertrand so that I can upgrade Foden to Dilva for a hit, whilst keeping Greenwood on the bench. I’m already playing two united attackers in my starting XI.

              Is this worth it for a 4 point hit?

  22. 5678
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Why doesn’t the site just remain open for transfers until shortly before kick off, rather than stop transfers an hour before? Makes no sense to me.

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

      So the game.is updated ready for when the first match kicks off?

      1. 5678
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        They can’t give us 10 mins more?

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

          yeah fair point.

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

      Personally i think they should move the deadline to at least 2 hours before kickoff.

      If you let it run until after the team sheets were out then that would make the game easier especially for managers with the time on their hands to be around for every deadline.

      This is not in the spirit of the game and would crate an unlevel playing field especially for the casual manager who should be protected for the good of the game.

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

        This

        Different time zones around the world too

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

          Indeed,

          I have seen many story's on here of people making excuses to their partners and getting up in the middle of the night hoping to score some team news before the deadline.We all love this game but it should not be allowed to ruin your life.

          This is not fair on them and i am quietly confident that fpl will address this issue for next season.

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

            Hope so - anticipating the line up is part of the skill

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

              Agreed

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

              Of which baldy is last difficulty level 🙂

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

      Global game.

  23. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Currently at A but other options are tempting me as I am not 100% convinced about Auba..

    A) Bardsley + Antonio + Auba
    B) TAA + Son + Greenwood
    C) Bardsley + Son + Ings

    Rest of team:
    Martinez
    Aurier Pieters
    Salah Martial Dilva Sterling
    Kane

    1. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C

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

    Since the restart, NEW and BHA have recorded the highest expected goals conceded from set plays. Who do you think is most likely to profit from set plays at LIV and BUR?

    TAA is probably the obvious answer. What about VVD and Tarkowski? Is it their time to shine?

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

      I'm worried about Robbo starting.
      Maybe VVD is the answer 😮

      I can't see Burnley scoring bdw.

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

        This or salah to Mane on the cards for me !

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

          I've switched to Mane - needed the funds to build up my strikeforce but actually I prefer Mane to Salah as a player irrespective of fantasy issues

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

            Thanks mate

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

      In a bind over Green and Wood - think I’ll go Wood in the end. VVD must be an option in the match up north

  25. Kun Tozser
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez and Kane

    Son and Vardy + 4

    Sterling and Tammy

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

      Sterling and .... but not Tammy

  26. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    The stats are crazy for Mo.Salah(C) of possible mane out against new,isn't it?
    That can be my differential captain?
    Any thoughts?

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

      And amazingly he could have even less ownership going into the last GW

      Heavy transfers out in favour of sterling it seems

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

      But not sure what kind of team Klopp will field with Mo

      Surely to give bench players a chance to play?

  27. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    chasing

    sell
    a. Doh
    b. AWB

    get
    1. Aurier
    2. Digne

    danke

    1. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure on A/B, but Aurier for sure. I've no faith in Everton.

  28. screamer73
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Start Saka or Jimmy?

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

      Jimmy

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

      Jim. CHE defense looks lack luster.

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

    I really want Son but he’s not wroth a bit is he?

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

      Good chance of a haul i think

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

        I agree. Low owned too and not many talking about him

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

      Worth a hit is he** (no idea what happened there)

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

    A) Son and Jesus
    B) Kane and Mahrez

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

      A

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

      A for me

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

      A

    4. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think A only if early news of Jesus starting, otherwise B.

    5. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm on B

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

      Cheers all

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

      I think they will all start so go with your gut. But B for me