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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. Live Lad
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy
    Davies, Tierney, TAA
    Salah, Auba (c), Soucek, ASM
    Kane, Vardy, Adams

    Subs: Steer, Mitchell, Bissouma, Ferguson

    Not a bad start. Future plan is Auba to KDB, Tierney to Wolves defense when they have nice fixtures.
    For this week:
    (1) Save
    (2) Kane to Martial (Although Kane's fixtures are great)
    (3) Kane + Adams to Martial + DCL (-4)
    Thanks.

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      its close. 1 if you want to give Kane another week. 2 if you want ManU in this week (wouldn't take a hit) or take out Vardy instead of Kane.

      1. Live Lad
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        i'll probably do 1. don't wanna take Vardy out for now. I don't see Man U thrashing Palace.
        I do want one Everton player against West Brom and going forward.

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          yep roll and do 3 for free next GW.

          1. niaz1982
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            How do you do 3 for free thought you only ever had 2 transfers carried over

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

              3rd option for free

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

      Live A little Lad 😉

      3

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

    Jose playing a 3ATB would be very appealing

    4231 clearly doesn't work with this team

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Jose is doing 4ATB to make it unappealing for you

    2. Camino Aleatorio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Jose better play with some athletes in defense.

      Doherty and Davies are Slow, garbage defenders. Not talking FPL but this is why Doherty is worth less than Ainsley Maitland-Niles to actual teams.

      One is a real player and one Just wears a uniform on Saturday

  3. Pommie22
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hi guys any advice welcomed
    McCarthy,Nyland
    TAA,Robbo,Egan,Mitchell Douglas
    Salah,Aub,Havertown,Biss,Soucek
    Werner,Wilson,Mitro

    See any reason to panic buy!!!

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      nope. only question mark is Havertown.

      1. Pommie22
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes i meant Havertz. His size is a worry looks like someone who might get bullied a lot.

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          yeah i thought it was a new nickname for him lol. still a question mark and i would get rid soonish but wouldn't take a hit doing it.

  4. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Klich the best option for Leeds ?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      dunno but is apparently on penalties.

  5. Camino Aleatorio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is the Liverpool defense dead?

    Somehow I see Pulisic, Werner, and Co mauling and going caveman on the Reds.

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      i am looking at TAA, Robbo and probably VVD as mids in terms of expectations. Not CS, but attacking returns.

  6. Cahill17
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    a) Havertz to Rodriguez
    b) Havertz to Greenwood
    c) Havertz + Davis to Rashford + 4.5 def
    d) save

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Just dont do B

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

        Why are you against Greenwood?!

        1. iL PiStOlErO
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I am not mate. Just think it is not sensible move under the circumstances. Too much unsecurity. Better to keep Kai atm imo...

    2. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C if you will Rashford (C).
      Otherwise D.

    3. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  7. olidooley
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hi all....1 FT and 4 or 5 options in my head...

    McCarthy
    TAA Robertson Shaw
    Salah Auba Havertz JWP Soucek
    Werner Mitrovic

    4.0 Taylor Davis Mitchell

    1) Save
    2) Havertz to Rodríguez
    3) Havertz and Robbo TO Rashford and Digne (-4)
    4) Havertz and Werner TO Rashford and Richarlison (-4)

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1

      1. olidooley
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I’m leaning 2 currently....Havertz vs Pool and half my team are in that game.....Probably 1 or 2 in the end

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          yep that could work. its a shame Havertz looked so rubbish.

          1. Balls of Steel
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Lack of match fitness, adapting to new coach and players, playing in not his favoured position, give him time!

            1. Pukki Blinders
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Time is not something we have in fpl. Nothing wrong with getting rid now and bringing him back on WC if he looks good

    2. Don Van Vliet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1

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

    Played WC.
    4.3.3

    McCarthy
    TAA, Justin, Lascelles, Taylor
    Salah, Aubameyang, J. Rod
    Werner, Martial, Wilson

    Steer, Saiss, Reed, Bissouma

    Thoughts guys?
    Thanks.

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lewis over Lascelles?

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

        Went with Lascelles because I thought he was more nailed

    2. olidooley
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Midfield too weak....need a 8-9.5 spot imo...
      A spot to rotate in and out Rashford/Greenwood/Pulisic/Havertz/Rodriguez etc

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

        Can u lend me an extra 5m ?

      2. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        would need to downgrade Werner/Martial or TAA. so would the replacement plus the 8-9.5 mid score more than whats there now?

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

      I have Similar team with yours (-4 taken). I don't know if it good or bad sign, haha

  9. niaz1982
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hi current team
    McCarthy
    TAA Doherty Justin
    Salah Ali Aubs ASM
    Werner Wilson Adams

    Subs Steer Biss Mitchell KWP
    £1.0 ITB 1 FT

    What would you suggest this week???

    Thanks

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Since you have 1m itb I would save or Alli out

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      do nothing or Alli to someone cheaper - JRod seems to be a popular pick on here or Greenwood maybe.

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        could use the change to upgrade Adams.

        1. niaz1982
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Worried Werner flag is orange too

          1. The FPL Units
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            i would expect Werner to play.....maybe wait to closer to deadline and bring Martial in if not playing.

    3. niaz1982
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah I’m not sure to wait and hold but thinking I should get a United asset this weekend. Rodriguez has a good fixture just a tough decision I guess. Aubs to KDB next week.

  10. Kei19255
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would u rather have..

    1.KDB or Sterling?
    2. Midfield 3 of Auba, KDB/Sterling, Bruno or Auba, KDB/Sterling, Salah?

    I can bring by salah in GW3 by dropping Auba.

    Current Team:

    Pickford
    VVD, Digne, AWB, Justin
    Harrison, Auba, KDB, Bruno
    DCL, Martial

    Thank you all...

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      KdB
      the first choice (assuming you bring salah in for Auba).

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

        similar with my plan

      2. Kei19255
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        would u then double up city or man utd since funds' a constrain

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          dbl man utd as city mid prems are more expensive unless you take a punt on foden.

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Stuck on 1,KDB safer but Sterling can take the ball home like last season in first game

  11. pablo discobar
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Although Bruno and KDB are predicted to rise tonight, one should also remember that a GW1 blank is unprecedented. Possible that special rules may apply

    https://twitter.com/FantasyFootyFix/status/1305962394984812544?s=20

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

      Yes, this could be right. Had the same thoughts yesterday morning. Didn’t have the stones to risk being prices out of my moves though, so took a -4

  12. trafalgarlaw
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    WC 442, 0ITB

    McCharty
    TAA Justin Saiss Taylor
    Auba KDB Bruno ASM
    Martial Jimenez

    Nyland Davis Mitchell Bissouma

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      G2G and hope Brewster gets that loan. Maybe look at alternatives for ASM.

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

        yeah not sure about ASM

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

      Like it, do you think Bruno + ASM will outscore the likes of CHE mid or Jimenez + Jrod?

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

        Doohh, you already have Jim..

    3. Don Van Vliet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Think Doucouré could be a viable 5.5m pick over ASM.

  13. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Imagine this for FPL

    Son Kane Bale
    Reguilon Højbjerg Lo Celso Doherty
    Tanganga Alderweireld Sanchez

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

      Davies over Tanganga but yeah, sounds insane in theory.

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah probably, was just thinking that you'd want a lot of pace in a back three like that. I think his centre back options are why he wouldn't go for that formation, but it would be so good for FPL.

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

      not sure if its good or bad

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Massive wingbacks

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would be great with a different manager

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        haha this

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

        So much this

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

        Respect
        Respect
        Respect

        😛

      4. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        True that. This just makes that bus a little wider.

  14. Sourabh
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Continued with the plan and went for Salah -> Bruno.
    Still hoping for Kane to give same points as Martial.

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

      Brave soul. I changed my plan and kept Salah but brought in Bruno with a -4.

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

        Good luck for getting the best out of GW2

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

          Likewise, big man, thanks.

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

            Now i did a -4 for Bowen -> Hamez

  15. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bench one this week:
    A) Lewis (BHA)
    B) Justin (BUR)
    C) Ayling (FUL)
    D) Soucek (ars)

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

      Soucek or Lewis imo.

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

      Alll good options.

      D

  16. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mane price drop really kicking owners while they're already down

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

      He'll haul now

  17. gryffsonofarthur
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone brave enough to bench TAA versus Chelsea?

    I’d be going with JWP and Jamal Lewis instead.

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why bother having him if you're going to bench... I have him for his attack appeal not so much his CS

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

        Correct. There's never a reason to bench TAA.

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

        Just one Gameweek tho

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

        Liverpool WILL concede against Chelsea

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Won't matter when he hauls unexpectedly

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

            With a double Gameweek looming, I sold him last year. He then had that record breaking score next Gameweek.

            So yes, very aware of being punished for doubting TAA.

    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It's not brave when it's stupid

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sold him for a -4. Think that Digne and Bruno will outscore Trent and Alli in the short-to-mid term. Sacrilege, I know, not to
      mention extremely risky.

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

        i approve your move

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

          Why thank you, kind sir. I’m hoping Trent won’t have a Leicester away performance during this period. Ordered a massive couch this morning, will arrive before the weekend.

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

      HAHAHAHA...benching a 7.5m def with more than 50% ownership
      not wise imo
      if he fails, everybody(the 50%) fails

  18. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Did werner and alli > bruno and dcl to avoid the price rises. Hoping it doesn't backfire.

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

      Sound move

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

      I did those exact moves

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

      Good moves

    4. FPL Bond @ Twitter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Very risky. U could regret it..

  19. Totalfootball
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Reece james a good option ?

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

      Watch and see. Great first game but have to see if nailed.

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Short term, not sure he holds his place when all their defenders are fit

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

      He looked pretty good. Got forward a fair bit and on corners. Not sure how nailed he is though and he's not gonna score a 20 yard screamer every week.
      The goal he assisted was pretty weak too and got a massive deflection so you could say that was a fairly lucky assist.

  20. Amey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any news on Pulisic ?

    He's probably first mistake of this season for me ... :mrgreen:

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

      Not a mistake if Mitchell’s the first sub!

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

      Was a punt / risky pick. Great player, but really bad injury in the cup final.

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

        Hmmm
        Never trusting Fat Frank now !

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

      Him and Vinagre 🙁

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

        I have Davies too who could be out after new lb signing for Spurs. If it happens that is

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

          So do I, plus White and Werner are flagged

          I'm interested to see how much worse it can get lmao

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

            Ha ha

  21. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bench one.

    a. egan
    b. davies
    c. Taylor

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      c

  22. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do Barnes + Martial score at least 4 more points than Havertz + Antonio this week?

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Quite likely

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think yes.

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

      Only one I like there is Martial.

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

      Yeah hit central. Do it.

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

        Actually I thought that read Bruno and Martial. I wouldn't make those moves.

    5. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Barnes looked very dangerous against Baggies. Good chance it pays off in a week; if not, I think it will quite handsomely over the next 4

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yup, would've preferred to bring in Hames but think Barnes is the best of the 7.0 bunch

  23. Balls of Steel
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy (Button)

    TAA Justin Egan (Mitchell, Vinagre)

    Salah(VC) Auba(C) Havz Alli ASM

    Werner Adams (Davis)

    A) Havertz to JRod
    B) Alli to JRod
    C) Werner to Martial
    D) Vinagre to Lewis/Lamptey/Taylor
    E) Save

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

      By JRod you mean Hamez?

      I'd probably save or go Alli/Havertz and Werner to Bruno and DCL

      1. Balls of Steel
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yep I mean James Rodríguez Everton midfielder, not Jay Rodriguez Burnley forward..
        Don't think it's worth the - 4 just for the sake of catching a price rise unless of course Werner looks like dropping in price this week. Cheers.

      2. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah thats confusing now. We have two JRods. This one should just have been Rodriguez.

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A. Mitchell can cover Vinagre until PVA returns

  24. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Start Soucek over one of these defenders?

    Steer
    TAA Justin Davies Holding
    Auba Salah Bruno
    Martial DCL Adams

    McCarthy; Soucek Mitchell Bissouma

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

      Nope

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I would expect a reaction from Westham against a London rival this weekend and therefore try to start the lanky Czech lad. Probably drop Adams if any.

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

        He’s in court next week. They’re going to sue Czech.

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      drop Davies. Soton have scored in every game against Spurs since 2015/16 season

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

      Start Soucek over Holding. Arsenal aren't great defensively.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Don't agree in the light of Saturday. I'd drop Davies myself although let's see how Thursday night in Bulgaria goes first.

  25. tokara
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    i am gg to do Havartz to Hames.

    I think Everton is much solid team, they played like they have been playing tog for ages. Chelsea on the other hand, meh.

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

      Wait and see on Rodriguez.

      Doucoure on the other hand.......

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

        Hames is on corners and maybe freekicks. All attacks flow through him. Next few games are good for everton to bag goals for fun.

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

          Theoretically a good pick. Nice price. Proven.

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

    Which duo would you rather have long-term?

    A. Fernandes and Watkins
    B. Grealish and Martial

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

      B Barnes Tony

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

      Fernandes and Wilson

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

        Not possible 🙁

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

          Then A

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

          I like grealish tho. 7 m talisman on pens

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B but probably Barnes over Grealish

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

      A

  27. bennyp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What to do here?

    Ramsdale - (Button)
    TAA - Digne - Davies - Taylor - (Mitchell)
    Auba - Salah - ASM - (Diangana - Bissouma)
    Martial (c) - Werner - Adams

    1FT & 0ITB

    1. Roll the FT
    2. Auba -> Sterling/KDB
    3. Diangana/ASM -> Harrison

    Cheers!

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

      1

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

      Roll

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

      1.
      The worst that could probably happen here is that Tottenham buy a replacement.
      The cheaper players need more time to be judged. I think you'd be better using some Aubameyang money with Diangana/Saint-Max anyway. Two trades next week.

      I really like your team.

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

        Cheers! Happy with Davies.

        Harrison really passed the eye test for me, as did Leeds in general. I've seen what ASM & Diangana can do though, so i'll wait and see.

        Auba -> Sterling/KDB is my only planned transfer so far

  28. gryffsonofarthur
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Will Mitro start v Leeds?

    Can start Jamal Lewis instead.

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mitro likely to start, would definitely play him

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

      Can’t see Parker benching him again, even if he’s still not fully fit. They looked much better when he came on.

    3. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He should

  29. rokonto
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What's with Justin? I thought he was taking the place of Pereira but then played on the left??? Will he be nailed now then?

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

      Placeholder. But happy to have him for some easy fixtures before pereira return.

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

      He’s a utility guy, can play on the left or right. Castagna can as well. I expect him to be dropped when Pereira comes back.

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

        Thanks

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

    Worth transferring out Vinagre for a -4 if he's in my starting XI?

    1. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think so

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why would he be in your Starting XI? Did you not plan for GW2?

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

        MCI lost twice to WOL last season, they're home, OOP, only cost 4.5... I don't think its out of the question that this was his 11th player, that was a gamble, and since hasn't worked out.

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

      It depends if you're trading out for a 4.5 replacement. If that's the case, then I would say no.
      You're unlikely to get someone that makes a significant impact compared to your next bench/next DEF.