Pro Pundits - Andy

The key FPL lessons I learned from Gameweek 1 of the new season

What have I learned from Gameweek 1? It’s the same every year. Don’t panic after just one Gameweek. Remember why you chose those players. If you can save a transfer that’s ideal.

All words of wisdom we heard in pre-season, which is why less than 24 hours after Gameweek 1 ending I’ve considered no transfers, one transfer and even a hit! Fantasy Premier League is truly back.

In this article I want to see if there’s anything we can take away from Gameweek 1. It should be noted that making rash decisions based on one Gameweek is often a fools game, but we should always try and spot what we can, especially this early on.

Everton

How Spurs and Everton's new signings fared in their FPL Gameweek 1 debuts

Lots was made of Everton’s sub-par performances during Project Restart. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.0m) didn’t score at all, and they looked as a whole, very poor as a team.

Fast-forward to signing a whole new midfield in Allan (£5.5m), Abdoulaye Doucouré (£5.5m) and James Rodríguez (£7.5m), and it’s suddenly a whole different story.

The midfield three, which included Allan, Doucouré and André Gomes (£5.5m) looked like it had been playing together for years, and Rodríguez looked like that player that some people probably haven’t seen play since the World Cup in 2014. He constantly caused Ben Davies (£5.0m) issues even without pace on his side, and with five chances created against a strong enough Tottenham Hotspur side, we should be taking note.

It’s also worth noting that Everton’s game plan was to seemingly target the side of Matt Doherty (£6.0m), with Rodríguez often playing balls out to Richarlison. With West Brom, Crystal Palace and Brighton up next it may be something they continue to try, although Tariq Lamptey (£4.5m) might have something to say about that in the Brighton game.

Just to quickly touch on Lucas Digne (£6.0m) as well. It was interesting to see that Rodríguez didn’t monopolise set pieces, and Digne was still on lots of corners and free-kicks, which is ultimately where his assist came from. He only created one chance in the game, but with more freedom against teams that don’t have a marauding full back like Doherty, he could still be a great option, especially with the new look midfield giving the defence more protection.

Sheffield United

Chelsea

I’ve been pretty vocal in my excitement for Chelsea players this season but it might take a bit longer for their new signings to gel together like Everton’s did. Without some of their key players being fit, I’m looking at your Christian Pulisic (£8.5m) and Hakim Ziyech (£8.0m), it may be more sensible to hold off on loading up too soon.

They beat Brighton 3-1 but it wasn’t convincing. The xG for the game was Brighton 1.05 v 1.22 Chelsea..

Reece James (£5.0m) rewarded owners handsomely, but I’m not expecting him to score a 20 yard goal every week. And the third goal was helped through a significant deflection.

It might be harsh but I also thought Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5.0m) was at fault for the goal they did concede, and it wouldn’t be the first time. I think I’ll continue avoiding Chelsea defenders until a replacement comes in (which may be soon), despite their relatively good underlying numbers last year.

In attack to say Kai Havertz (£8.5m) didn’t look good would probably be an understatement. He created just one chance and had zero shots. It’s too quick to write him off, he’s a young player, playing in a new team, in a new league, but for owners it may be concerning with Liverpool (home) up next. When Pulisic and Ziyech are finally fit we should see Havertz move more centrally, rather than playing out wide and that should broaden his points potential.

I don’t think Havertz is necessarily a rush to sell, but the timelines on certain injuries to other players in the squad would help me if I had to make that decision. After Liverpool it’s West Brom, Crystal Palace and Southampton up next, so there’s certainly some promise there.

For any promise Havertz didn’t show, Timo Werner (£9.5m)  defintiely did. He managed five shots in the box, and also won the penalty. His speed in the transition from defence to attack will be huge, and playing off the shoulder against Liverpool could see plenty of counter attacking opportunities. Just an assist is hard to swallow for his 46.5% owners, but a goal looks to be right around the corner.

Liverpool

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This probably isn’t news to some, but the Liverpool defence is still pretty good, despite heavy transfers out for the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m)

Leeds United may have impressed and scored three goals, but this came from an xG of just 0.32. On another day Leeds may not have scored at all.

What was most worrying to me was Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) making another mistake and gifting Patrick Bamford (£5.6m) a goal. It’s easy to put those mistakes down to a league winning hangover, but we don’t have that excuse now and it’s something to monitor – hopefully just first game of the season rustiness. 

I don’t think we should have been expecting too many clean sheets from Leeds, Chelsea and Arsenal in the first three Gameweeks, players like Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) and Alexander-Arnold are long term holds after all, which is why the Leeds result doesn’t put me off when you look at the underlying numbers.

In attack, Mohammad Salah (£12.0m) owners can probably consider themselves a little lucky (I know I do), to have gotten two penalties in one game. Although it’s worth noting for a lot of people getting penalties for the same price as Sadio Mané (£12.0m) was key reason behind the pick.

From an “eye test” perspective Salah looked sharp, and any pre-season lack of form or sharpness was not to be seen. The same can’t be said of Mané who I thought looked poor at times with sloppy passing that broke down some attacks.

But when you look at the underlying numbers, both Salah (0.38) and Mané (0.27) had fairly similar npXG and it’s probably not worth panicking too much after just one Gameweek. Although for some people perhaps it’s just dawned on them that penalties can be very handy in FPL, and Salah is probably worth owning long term whilst they are the same price.

For more detailed information on every match played in Gameweek 1, please check out the Scout Notes articles written by David and Neale, linked below. These include in-depth analysis as well as some exclusive additional sections for Premium Members.

FPL Lessons Learned from Gameweek 1

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  1. timawflowers
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Justin and bruno for Doherty and son?

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why wouldn't you bring in a defender that is nailed long term

      1. timawflowers
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Only way to get in bruno with losing auba or salah

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Lewis, Ayling, Taylor and Lamptey - all nailed longer term compared to Justin

          1. Boberella
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            This

        2. One Man
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          get rid of AUBA next week for Bruno

  2. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Davies to Digne
    B) Antonio to Dcl

    Best option here?

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      b 100%

    3. YuvalFPL
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      DCL just.

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Tough one, Digne for me. On most set pieces and will assist a lot of goals

    5. Pukkipartyy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      A

    7. hshepherd
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B. Spurs have better fixtures than West Ham so would keep Davies more than Antonio

    8. Punty McPuntface
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  3. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    nketiah to watkins done, wish me luck 🙂

    1. danlynch13
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Think he will be good

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        cheers

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good luck mate!

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        thank you 🙂

  4. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is De-Bruyne / Fernandes really going up in price without kicking a ball?
    Don't really wanna be bringing season-keepers in with a wildcard.

    1. YuvalFPL
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      why not? surely you want season keepers in your WC...

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

      You've seen them kick balls before right?

      1. YuvalFPL
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Huh? Yes of course, they're very good... why does that make them a bad pick for wildcards though?

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Too early for wildcard.

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

          I was replying to Nerd is the Werd who seems puzzled as to why people are buying good players. I don't understand the not wanting season keepers on a WC thing either.

          1. YuvalFPL
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Lol my bad... yeah wildcard is the opposite time to be taking needless risks IMO, perfect time for season keepers (especially before they are due to rise)

  5. YuvalFPL
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Latest WC draft... chunky midfield that lets me sleep at night. No Chelsea attack is the only concern.

    McCarthy Nyland
    Robertson Justin Ayling KWP Lamptey
    Auba Salah KDB Bissouma Burke
    Martial DCL Adams

    Any thoughts?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      really note sure about wc this gw so little data

      your team that bad ?

      i also have loads of dead weight but am trusting my big guns to get the points

      1. YuvalFPL
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/7726/event/1

        mane, dele, saliba all falling today or tomorrow. vinagre soon.

        plenty rising tonight and tomorrow too. don't want to be on the back foot in terms of team value so soon.

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          it s a shame as the core of your team is good. unlucky with the price drops. gl

          1. YuvalFPL
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            early WC suits me more so would have happened soon anyway but would have preferred another gameweek at least for sure.

            building value early on is something I feel much more comfortable with. patience is for the middle of the season IMO. thanks you too.

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

      I'd drop one of the DEF to a 4.0 fodder and either get Pickford or a 5.0 playing mid in for Burke. Or change Adams to 4.5 fodder and get a better playing 5.5 Leeds mid.

      1. YuvalFPL
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        thanks. mitchell for ayling and burke to soucek could allow that final spot to be rotated. makes sense.

    3. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Watkins over Adams?

      1. YuvalFPL
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        watched Watkins a lot over the past season and he's a talent, but I prefer Adams in that side compared to Villa with Dean Smith. Adams looked very sharp post lock down.

        1. Fudgy
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Fair enough nice side

        2. Old Bull
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          He didn’t look sharp on Saturday though. Watkins looked very lively tonight.

          1. YuvalFPL
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah just looked at Watkins' stats from tonight, impressive. I think Southampton in general looked a bit poor against Palace but it seems more of a one off than anything else. Adams nearly scored with his only shot, and I thought looked sharp and tidy. They struggled to create for him.

    4. Yome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You need digne

      1. YuvalFPL
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Over robbo?

        1. Yome
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I have both in my WC

          1. YuvalFPL
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I can't have both unfortunately.

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

    Havertz or Son to Bruno?

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

      Havertz

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Neither.

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

      Son

    4. Punty McPuntface
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hav

  7. EL TANO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bruno or kdb this week?
    Can’t get both this week

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

      Bruno

    2. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Same dilema have Mane, Salah and Auba will sell Mane for Kdb this and Auba for Bruno next probably

      1. EL TANO
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Feel like there could be an article written on here this week about this one question

    3. Punty McPuntface
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bruno for me. Kdb for when auba starts getting lazy

    4. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      bruno, better fixture

  8. danlynch13
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Podence
    B) Ollie Watkins

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      O

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Watkins probably more nailed than podence

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        better fixture too

    3. wilsonito
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. Punty McPuntface
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  9. FlatTrackBully
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Alli & Havertz to Bruno & 6.0m? Or too knee jerk?

    1. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      dont

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Why not

    2. EL TANO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’m ditching those two
      Already done Havertz to Phillips (5.0)
      Got cash for Bruno or kdb now

  10. MadeinIreland
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would you swap...

    A) Son > Bruno and Werner > Richarlson for a 4 point hit?

    Or I could do

    B) Son > Rodrigues and Werner > Martial?

    Thanks...

    1. Eastman
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would keep Werner

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        and Son. Can't go selling based on one bad performance. Son is quality.

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          This

        2. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          If Pulisic is ruled out this week I've actually looked at bringing Son in 😆

          1. MadeinIreland
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Just think Spurs will be done after European exploits

  11. Peter Ouch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Vinagre to Digne done but so tempted to do Ings to martial for a hit as well!!!

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      That was a lot of money in the bank

      1. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        2.5 and a score of 85
        Not bad!

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Good stuff.

    2. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Do it!

  12. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So many transfers being made!

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lot of us wildcarding

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Do wildcard transfers affect price changes?

        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          They don't.

          But price rise sites may not have fully factored them in correctly yet

          1. GreennRed
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers. I half read that they didn't before. Much too early for wildcard.

      2. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I'd certainly think about it if Pulisic, ASM and Werner were all out, but hoping latter two are okay.

        1. ZimZalabim
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          what happened to ASM ? didnt hear any news on him

            1. ZimZalabim
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              ah ok
              Cheers

        2. Fudgy
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          My team's a shambles so I had no choice !

          1. Old Bull
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I wouldn’t have wildcarded on your team. It looks messy but. -4 would have patched it up. Too early for a WC.

            1. Fudgy
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Probably but it's happened now !

    2. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      how is ur knee holding up andy ??

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It's at breaking point

        1. ZimZalabim
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I think ur advice in ur video today was sound makes far more sense to wait it out and decide on Friday or just hold and get 2 fts next week. im not even going to open Fpl stats tonight

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Unlucky with the Son to Pulisic move, Andy. I'm in a similar leaky boat with Havertz. Your hand will probably be forced by Pulisic not starting vs Liverpool so interesting to see if you switch to Son. I'm consider JRod but don't want a David Silva type who isn't going to actually score goals. Ideally, I'd like more time.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, it's very frustrating because ultimately I'd like Pulisic to be fit and ready to go but think my hand will be forced!

        I have 0.5m in the bank so it's even more irritating I can't go straight to Rashford.

        If Werner is out as well (although seems as though he'll be fine) then a hit will be on the cards I think.

        But otherwise it's Pulisic to Son or James.

        I don't want to write Son off after one game against a decent looking Everton side. He has Southampton, Newcastle and West Ham to come in next 4!

        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Son might have those fixtures but hard to justify 9m spend on him.

          1. andy85wsm
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Potentially....but the fixtures might be worth a go as I keep him as a placeholder for......well, Pulisic.

        2. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          That he does, but have you seen any of the All or Nothing series following Spurs last season? EVERY team talk by Mourinho is about the opposition, not making mistakes and not conceding goals. I've watched the entire series now and can't recall any priority paid to attacking at all!

          Spurs were beating Wolves 2-1 and rather than praise the team, he praised Wolves and said they will go for the whole match and fight for every ball. Surprise, surprise, they then go and lose 2-3.

          Think he needs to complement and encourage his players a bit more, and give them more freedom.

  13. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I hope Brewster to Sheffield is finalized by Saturday. Will help massively on WC.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      yep would be great

  14. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Doherty, Justin
    Soucek, Salah, Auba, Son
    Adams, Werner, Wilson

    Nyland, Vinagre, Mitchell, Stephens

    A: Vinagre and Adams to Digne and 4.5 bench fodder
    B: Son to Willian

  15. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    a) Dier & Havertz > Digne & Rod (-4)
    b) Alli > Rod
    c) Werner > Martial

  16. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    anyone see Steer starting this week?

    Martinez hasn’t even signed yet.. and if he does this week he might not be ready?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd play Steer anyway. It's not like he'll come off the bench for a single pointer.

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Agreed thanks mate

      2. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Narrator: He came off the bench for a single pointer.

        1. Punty McPuntface
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          This haha

    2. Ole.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd put him starting at 40%, Martinez 30% and Nyland 20%.

      1. Ole.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Err... plus 10 % patch called off

        1. Champions League Varane
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Bahahaha

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He will be announced tomorrow apparently

  17. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on the following for a -4:

    Havertz > Greenwood
    Adams > DCL

    Thanks

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      James over Greenwood
      Then it's a yes for me

      1. Garfield1001
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Why not Greenwood?

        Is 2 Everton not an overkill?

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

          Many don't think he'll start

        2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Both could be good but there are rumours of Sancho, Costa etc.
          James is Everton's talisman and could be on pens.
          Don't think a double up is too much. Look at their next three fixtures!

  18. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best defender to go with this defence in a 4-4-2?

    TAA Digne Saiss xxx Ayling

    A) James
    B) Marcal
    C) Shaw
    D) Someone else

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      *5.0 defender

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      brighton rotates well with leeds.

      will james keep azpi out of the team?

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        james would be a nice choice otherwise

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Don't know and that's the problem. Big upside but it comes with a risk.

          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            if you play 4 at the back better make sure they re all nailed imo

            1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Those 4 I currently have are all nailed. Could be worth going for James because of that is what I'm thinking.

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

      Lamptey? James looks good too though.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        is lamptey nailed ? what about that dutch guy they signed ?

    4. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mitchell, 5th defender. Expensive defensive and TAA not looking as CS friendly, based on post lockdown games and Leeds.

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Mitchell loses his spot when PVA is back and I need to play 4 every week

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          You'll have 4 and a mid or forward will sub in if a 4th defender misses out. Hard to know yet what defences will be CS friendly. I have Ramsdale and Egan!

          1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Would like to have the option to rotate based on fixtures.

            1. GreennRed
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Sound. I was trying a set and forget with 3x 4m and 2x 4.5m rotate 2 fodder defenders and 2 4.5m mids. Lasted until 7 on Sunday evening. I've no patience.

    5. Shteve
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Michael Keane might be worth considering. Everton defense could improve with this new midfield.

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Did actually consider him. Prefer Coleman though, but folks here think he is at risk of rotation with Kenny.

        1. Shteve
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Keane certainly isn't an attractive option though as there isn't much chance of attacking returns but good fixtures and it bodes well for clean sheets with the strong midfield. Might be worth waiting though as Spurs were muck..
          Would prefer Coleman too but rotation seems a possibility as you say.

          1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yep he is not very exciting.
            Shaw is pretty good but he is constantly getting YC's.
            Might just punt on James and transfer out if it doesn't work.

    6. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I have TAA Digne Taylor Dallas Mitchell

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        In a back 4?

        1. Warby84
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I have to play 4 I may go James instead of Dallas..

  19. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I’ve done Ings > Wilson

    Can I get a Y/N on Saka chances of starting vs West Ham

    The 2.5m is there but the hit is obnoxious. Saka > James R?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      only do it if saka drops in price imo

      1. Horlicks esq.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ok so Saliba is the other fire I need to put out. Dropping tonight do I move for Digne now for -4 and bank 0.5

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          unlucky with saliba. was very close of putting him in my team too.maybe a -4 at this stage of the week is a bit early. what if you have an injury you ll be in trouble. at the same time you dont want to lose money that early in the season....digne is a very nice pick. what about coleman he was fab against spurs apparently.

          1. Horlicks esq.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yo thats mega kind and good advice. I'm gonna do the Digne move. I cant have two players not starting at all and losing .1 makes it hard to move. Thanks bro.

      2. wilsonito
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ridiculous, this is a losing mentality

        1. Horlicks esq.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Mate. two of my strongest team are not featuring. I cant have that. bench is fodder.

          Saliba > digne banked the .5 and didn't lose value. Its a sad start but I'll recover.

          1. wilsonito
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yep, and that should be the reason for making the change. Saka's chance of starting at the weekend wont depend on whether his price drops on FPL...

  20. Shteve
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Kane to Martial
    Yay or Nay?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      nay

    2. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      .

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yay if you have plans for the 1.5m difference.

      1. Shteve
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nothing immediate, have two 5.5 midfielders so would prob go to upgrading one of them in a couple weeks

    4. YuvalFPL
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      did you watch the tottenham game?

      1. Shteve
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I did, why? Spurs were terrible

        1. YuvalFPL
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          exactly. with their schedule, think it's best to bite the bullet and write them off for now. Southampton seem to be their banana skin. martial, werner & dcl all look better and cheaper.

          1. Shteve
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah, that's my thinking exactly. It wasn't my planned transfer for this week though so was looking for some affirmation!

  21. Better luck next year
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best option for GW2?

    A) Son to Bruno?
    B) Werner to Martial?
    C) Save FT

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      c 100%

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

      Think I would save as you must have a fair amount of cash.

      1. Better luck next year
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        1.5 ITB. If it wasn’t for price changes I would save, but Im worried Ill be priced out.

    3. DAVESAVES
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  22. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So, are we sitting on our hands and letting Bruno and KdB rise? Feels like the right thing to do.

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

      Nope, getting Bruno in

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It's difficult trying to gauge if he's worth 10.5m. I'd certainly prefer Werner over him.

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

          He got 117 pts last season in 1100 minutes (Roughly a third of the seasons minutes)

          Even if you take away his 4 penalties he would have got around 80 to 90 pts in those minutes

          Take 85 points and multiply by 3 and you look at about 255 points

          Whatever way you look at it, its hard to imagine him not going well over 200 points this year and for 10.5 thats well worth it

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Mate, have you looked at the fixtures United had post lockdown? I would've scored 100 fantasy points.

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

              Cant think of 3 better teams to be playing as an attacker than Palace, Brighton and Spurs

    2. Ozzy smith
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      yep

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

      Don’t think its the right thing. The price rise makes it difficult to get them ( its essentially a .5 move at this stage of the season).

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Once the price rise happens, you may make a better decision as you won't feel pressurised into buying a player that is rising / scored last week.

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      yep no choice.

    5. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Probably, but I don't like it!

    6. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      have to take the rises on the chin

      cant be rash at this moment, need to see them play once at least and then make a decision, also with more cup games to go and the 4 positive test from the latest round of testing just doesn't make sense to make an early move.

    7. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Don't see it as an issue when Auba and Salah are more expensive than KDB so you can't be priced out. Wolves defence is strong too and I still think Sterling could be an incredible differential (and no way near rising)

    8. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah. Not worried

  23. Pukkipartyy
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is it crazy to consider hitting wildcard...???

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A little. Take a -4 or -8.

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Do you think -8 is better than wildcard right now?

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          absolutely. I take -8's for fun sometimes 🙂

          1. Pep Roulette
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Hahaha that's great

      2. Pukkipartyy
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Dont really wanna take hits...these price changes are making things hard...

    2. YuvalFPL
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I hate hits, so I'm wildcarding.

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Seems odd to spend weeks planning a team with unlimited transfers only to want to change it a week later. It's not like there are any big fixture swings this GW either.

  24. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would you WC this lot? Don't ask about my defence, I know it was a bad idea!

    McCarthy Button
    TAA Robbo Mitchell Johnson Ferguson
    Salah Auba Havertz Alli Barnes
    DCL Adams Davis

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He swings to the left...

    2. Ole.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No way. I'd do Alli to Harrison/Trezeguet I reckon.

    3. YuvalFPL
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You can probs get away without. Dele to J Rod and hope Havertz picks up form.

    4. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No hold

    5. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      id bench boost

    6. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      100% no

      lose alli at a push

      solid team

    7. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thank you everyone for talking me out of it! Cheers!

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

        You're going to do it, arent you? 😉

  25. rozzo
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anybody like this wildcard?

    Meisler
    TAA Gabriel Saiss
    Salah Auba Rodriguez Greenwood Soucek
    Martial Jimenez

    Steer Johnson Mitchell Davis

    1. YuvalFPL
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ditch Mason, too much uncertainty.

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      solid

  26. Ozzy smith
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Save FT? 0.0itb

    Steer
    TAA Davies Justin
    Auba Salah Dele ASM
    Werner Mitro Ings

    (McCarthy Taylor Bissouma Ferguson)

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What about Alli?

      1. Ozzy smith
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        No stand out downgrade at this stage, not overly keen on a -4 to replace Ings with a DCL for example.

    2. xHaTr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You'll be well off team value wise this time next week if you dont make a move

      1. Ozzy smith
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Well off? Can only see Alli dropping this week

    3. YuvalFPL
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Dele to J Rod? Seems most obvious

      1. Ozzy smith
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hmm yeah I'm not 100% sold on him as an FPL asset just yet. Would you consider the hit to bring martial in for ings as well?

        1. YuvalFPL
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          fair enough. I prefer DCL and Digne to be honest.

          depends on the rest of your team mate. i'm against hits as you're banking on ings beating martial by at least 4 points. could be worth it due to martial price rise but up to you really.

          i'm taking a very unexpected gameweek 2 wildcard...

  27. ludaslol
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Alli + Havertz > Rashford + JRod -4
    B) Alli > JRod for free
    C) Alli + Havertz > Bruno + 5.5 -4
    D) Other moves?

    MCCarthy
    TAA Shaw Davies
    Havertz Alli Auba Bowen
    Martial DCL Werner

    Burton, Justin (BUR) (Mitchell, 4.5)

    0.5 itb, 1 FT.

    1. Samwise the Brave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Alli to Hamez

  28. Better luck next year
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Whats’s the situation with Werner? Will he be ready for the week-end?

    1. Ozzy smith
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sounds like a dead leg from the pen incident first half, played the rest of the game so I'm holding. See what gets said in the presser.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If it's 'only' a dead leg, then he should be ok.

  29. GreennRed
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any realistic chance that Button will be Baggies keeper sometime this season?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      There's a chance yes. I got him as my 4m gk as I think he's the most likely to break through.

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Same here. Gives me scope if Ramsdale isn't great plus good for benchboost.

  30. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Arsenal aren't yet at the level where you'd be shocked if they didn't pummel an avearge team. I'm happy to avoid Aub and reward Mo for his hatty

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I have a niggling doubt about Aubameyang and the amount of chances Arsenal create for him. It may be overthinking, as I'm prone to do that.