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The arguments for and against using a Wildcard in FPL Gameweek 3

Six-time top 5k finisher Zøphar talks us through the arguments for and against an early Wildcard in Fantasy Premier League.


The start of this season has been unique with four teams (Manchester United, Manchester City, Aston Villa and Burnley) missing out in Gameweek 1. These four teams were popular Fantasy-wise, too, so with them featuring for the first time in Gameweek 2, we finally have an opportunity to evaluate how they’re doing and decide who we subsequently want to bring in.

Of course, you might want to bring in multiple assets from the four teams above as well as form players from other teams. The idea of a Gameweek 3 Wildcard is one I’ve seen discussed around the Scout comments section and on Twitter, so for this piece, I thought I’d examine the pros and cons of this strategy.

I’m in no means advocating this as the best way forward, just having an objective look at it so that you can make an informed decision on whether it’s one you want to adopt. 

Gameweek 3 fixture turn

Positives

Wolves

Nuno Espirito Santo’s men stormed out of the blocks against Sheffield United in Gameweek 1 and with no Europa League commitments this year, they should offer a consistent stream of points at budget prices.

The Ruben Vinagre (£4.5m) wagon has been well and truly derailed and Fernando Marcal (£5.0m) doesn’t look anywhere near as attacking as Jonny Otto (£5.5m). With Adama Traore (£6.5m) playing wing-back, the obvious choice in their defence is already apparent – Romain Saiss (£5.0m). The Moroccan could have had a hat-trick against the Blades and is great for bonus points as well.

Apart from that, Raul Jimenez (£8.5m) looked sharp and has proven pedigree over the last two years. Jumping quickly on these two players, and maybe even Daniel Podence (£5.5m), could get you an early lead up the rankings.

Everton

It’s only one Gameweek and maybe Spurs flattered them but in general, Everton look a much better team than last season with the signings of Abdoulaye Doucouré (£5.5m), Allan Marques Loureiro (£5.5m) and James Rodriguez (£7.5m). The Toffees have a favourable run of fixtures in which the likes of James Rodriguez, Lucas Digne (£6.0m) and Calvert-Lewin (£7.0m) could prosper.

A strategy that Magnus Carlsen adopted last year was doubling and even tripling up on teams with a good fixture run and I don’t see how that’s possible without a Wildcard as you will likely be prioritising assets from the Manchester clubs. 

The Manchester clubs

If like me, you want to see how the two clubs do in Gameweek 2 before investing, the Gameweek 3 Wildcard allows you to do that. Instead of being constrained by price and team structure, you can cherry-pick the assets that you want. 

Time to evaluate Chelsea

The Blues’ win against Brighton was far from convincing and perhaps many of us, including myself, were a bit hasty in bringing in their assets right from week one. The fixture run after Liverpool though is quite kind and with two matches-worth of data, you might be in a better position to evaluate the potential of their assets. You can then decide if Kai Havertz (8.5m) is worth selling or buying. 

Jump off Spurs

Spurs were invested in heavily because of their kind run of fixtures to start the season but they look a team in disarray with Jose Mourinho’s post-match comments including every excuse in the book. If they are as poor against Southampton as they were against Everton, the Wildcard offers you the option of dumping their assets. 

Finding the right ‘glue’ picks

You don’t want to waste transfers on players such as your goalkeeper, £4.5m bench fodder and cheap defenders: these are your ‘glue’ picks that you want in your team for the long run so you can focus your transfers on the attackers.

Going early helps you identify the right picks for this, players such as Saiss, Reece James (£5.0m), Michael Keane (£5.0m), Tariq Lamptey (£4.5m) and even a suitable goalkeeper.

I’m not as confident in Alex McCarthy (£4.5m) as I was at the start of the season. These players are important as they chip in with useful contributions. 

Negatives

The transfer window

The most obvious negative to a Gameweek 3 Wildcard is the transfer window, which shuts only after Gameweek 4. As we have seen in Vinagre’s case, a new signing can almost immediately usurp your asset’s place in the team and there is nothing worse than bringing in a shiny new FPL toy only to see him sold or replaced with a new acquisition.

There are also murmurs of Gareth Bale possibly being loaned out to Spurs, so getting the Welshman or any other new premium asset, say even Jadon Sancho, can be quite difficult without a Wildcard. 

Two weeks is not a large enough sample size

This is primarily why I am not inclined to adopt this strategy for my team. We have to keep in mind the circumstances we are in with the COVID pandemic; this is far from a regular season. Teams have had almost no pre-season training with the internationals throwing a further spanner in the works in terms of preparation. What we are seeing in the first two Gameweeks might just be rustiness.

If Liverpool ship another three goals against Chelsea, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re going to concede similar numbers over the season. We are likely not going to see as poor performances from the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) once they are up to speed. So we might not have all the information we need to make an informed decision.  

Possible Blanks and Doubles in Gameweek 18 and 19

Admittedly, I haven’t read too much about it but from what I know there could be possible blanks and doubles in Gameweeks 18 and 19, so having the Wildcard handy could be useful in optimising point potential there.

Gameweek 16 is the last week you can use your Wildcard, so it might help navigate that tricky period. 

No ‘get out of jail free’ card

I personally like to keep the Wildcard as late as possible as it sort of acts like a comfort blanket. I know that if my team is suddenly overloaded by injuries or out of form, I can change it. Not a very strong argument I know but hey, peace of mind is a good thing. 

Conclusion

A lot depends on how you view the Wildcard. An aggressive way to play it is to react to form and fixture turns and use it to load up on players and teams you fancy to do well. It could help you get an early lead while those around you are still stuck with the assets they backed in Gameweek 1. You effectively gain an advantage for 10-12 weeks rather than just a few weeks if you target the blanks/doubles in Gameweek 18. But do you have enough information to identify those players? That’s what you have to decide.

The obvious drawback with having it in your back pocket and not using it is that you might constantly be chasing the ideal team you want and always be short by three to four players. This might cause you to be over-aggressive, take hits and adopt a more risky attitude with the comfort that you have a ‘get out of jail free’ card. 

I’m personally not inclined to use the Wildcard before Gameweek 4 at the earliest. I’m hoping by then that we have a decent sample size of data and, with the transfer window closed, we can be more certain of player selections. Players like Rhian Brewster (£4.5m) might get moves to Premier League clubs, which would make them great enablers. 

Again, there’s no right or wrong way to play it. Do what matches your overall play style and what suits your team best. 

Thanks for reading. 

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

    Not seeing a lot of potential in 4.5m keepers right now, is there any value in going for 5m goalkeepers?

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

      Yes Leno and Guaita

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ryan and Martínez look excellent to me at 4.5

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

        Aston Villa's defense not concerning you?

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          No, it delights me

        2. Bring back Rafa
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Was really good late last year

        3. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          They were one of the strongest defenses end of last year.

      2. Right In The Stanchion
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ryan is a poor keeper who never gets any points though

        1. El Presidente
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          And I think Brighton will be attacking minded we all know how they play... it's good for the wing backs but not as much for the keeper

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

      Many are regretting McCarthy already

      1. L'Aeroplanino
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        after one GW

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          and last night

          1. L'Aeroplanino
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            well always can switch to another 4.5...

    4. kime67
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      southampton just doesnt keep clean sheets

    5. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think this season the value is on the 5m bracket

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

    this government and covid,jesus wept,they are now saying speak to someone yourself especially more than 6 people who are together breaking the rules of the pandemic before you speak to the police,no way A and E hospitals are not going to be overrun by people who have been smacked on the nose ,i continue each day to be staggered by this inane leadership...

    1. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      So, let's all phone the police instead, clog up the lines so people with actual emergencies can't get through.

      I look forward to seeing you in the next election.

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

        lol,sit down

      2. Right In The Stanchion
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        We have a Tory sympathiser amongst us.

        BAN HIM MODS

        1. Mighty Banana
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          lol, I didn't vote Tory, I'm just not biased towards a party. Let's be honest, whoever was in office wouldn't have done much different or better, they're just doing what they think is the best.

          If they did think he's done so bad, where's the motion of no confidence? Nowhere, probably because they all know they'd have done, or will do the same.

          People are always so quick to judge and critique.

          1. Right In The Stanchion
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Why do you say somebody else wouldn’t have done better? Any person with half a brain would have locked down early, cancelled sporting events and got testing, tracing and tracking up and running.

            We’re as embarrassing as the USA under Trump. The laughing stock of Europe, and its all about to get a whole lot worse.

  3. LC1
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Morning all,

    Hope you're having a good week?

    This team gtg or anything worth a hit;

    McCarthy
    Egan Dier TAA KWP
    Salah Auba(c) ASM Bruno
    Werner Mitro

    1 ITB.

    Aiming to bring in KDB for Auba next week then probably Mitro to Wilson and upgrade a defender the following week for -4.

    Any suggestions are much appreciated.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Arise, Sir LC1, you are G2G!

      1. LC1
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thank you mate.

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

    Anything for a hit here? Mane to Kdb done...Start McCarthy or Nyland?

    McCarthy
    Taa, Justin, Struijk
    Salah, Kdb, Auba(c), Havertz, Asm
    Wilson, Mitrovic

    Nyland, Davis, Mitchell, Vinagre

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

    Used wildcard this week due to high purchases of Manchester assets. Now it seems to be prices being held - making it a wasted wildcard - unfair of FPL towers on those who have activated this week.

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

      1. Wildcard transfers don't affect price rises.

      2. Wildcarding for value purposes is certainly a waste of a wildcard

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

      also unfair on gw1 benchers

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

        Agreed there too.

      2. Mighty Banana
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not really, I benched a man utd play for the transfer, not because I care about a potential 0.1m

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

          so did i,two in fact ,wasnt my point ,but it would have been a nice bonus for having them already

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

      I guess the unwritten rule is a player does not move in price till their team has played

    4. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      They should have informed everyone tbh. No doubt non-wildcarders will be very smug about it and call us knee-jerkers.

    5. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      As Geoff Toovey famously said: There needs to be an investigation!

    6. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      shame, cry me a river

    7. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      FPL owe you nothing to be fair. Nothing in the rules saying they have to stick to a routine . Wildcarding this early comes with many many risks. I think its good that they haven't let the prices of City and UTD players rise personally and i would like to see them mix it up more

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

    Anyone shed any light on what the main point(s) behind players price drops?

    Is it based on solely on transfers out, or combo with injuries / suspensions etc?

    TIA

    1. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A players price will change when the total number of transfers in (or out) of that player reaches a threshold value. The rate at which this threshold is reached is dependent on twelve parameters. Unfortunately to complicate matters these individual factors vary throughout the season. From season 14/15 a further complication has arisen whereby not all transfers are equally effective (e.g wild cards and other factors). This programme now determinesa the probability that each transfer contributes to reaching the threshold. For more information on how the predictions are made - click here (http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/Home/Howsitsmade)

      For all we know, a players recent points/form may also play a part, so may be one of the reasons united/city haven't risen yet.

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

        Hi thanks, so not simple and straight forward. Thanks for the link, will have a read of that.

        Debating whether to ditch Vinagre before this GW or to wait it out and see if he gets a game against City

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

      Apparently it's about 12 factors which I think include the stuff you've included but are also affected by how many are wildcard transfers.

      Also they take into account when it the season it is possibly by using a % of transfers so as people dropout through the season a lower number of transfers is required to shift price.

      It's also relative, like we've seen Minamino drop even though his ownership was really low and net transfers are 8k compared to Werner who hasn't seen a drop and has a net out of 280k.

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

        12 factors, nothing is simple lol. Interesting point about Minamino and Werner transfer out

  7. Bring back Rafa
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    There are other advantages to WC GW3 too
    Without figures to backup id say it's the biggest price movement GW of the year. Reason being is because you have so many active players still trading. In short, casuals haven't giving up yet.

    More movement than GW1 because unlike GW1 there are carry-over transfers In/Out from the previous GW. What I mean by that is there will be players that are just about tipped over the edge early Saturday morning.

    Another reason is many non-casuals don't trade after GW1 and use a mini-WC for GW3

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

      Good points and I think you are right there will be more price movements next GW.

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

      Good point, and I think the evident price freeze on non playing GW1 assets will compound this effect. Focusing on building team value early season is a strategy that has worked well for me in the past.

  8. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone looking to bring Kun in GW3 if he plays next game? Nice price at 10.5m

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’ll get him instead of martial if he makes an appearance

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I am doing it and put the big C on him

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

      Would love to have him as an option but Wilson is a lock for me at 6.5 and am now struggling between picking two from Jimenez, Richarlison and Martial.

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Add Werner too

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

          God I forgot about him, the plan for 3-5-2 has long since expired

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

          and vardy,great fixtures

      2. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Jimenez is very consistent. Almost sure of 6/7/8 pts per game.

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

          This is what I need and then Martial's finishing is class so Rich is probably the one that has to go

    4. Bring back Rafa
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, perfect point of difference to have. I would be terrified watching City play and being a non owner. Triple city for me with KDB & Foden (assuming they past the eye test)

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

      May be a little rust and Leicester fairly solid, plus I can't see me not getting KDB as City 'cover'

  9. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you pick?

    A. Keane
    B. Coleman
    C. Shaw

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

      C

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C if you can make it work rotating with a 4.5m defender

    3. Bring back Rafa
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. Amanda Staveley
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Close between B and C... do you have Digne?

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

      A ,nailed ,fixtures,was standing right next to dcl when he scored,could easily been the other way round,bagged last night to prove it...

  10. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA Ayling Justin
    Salah Auba Pulisic Soucek
    Werner Ings Adams

    (4.0 Taylor Bissouma Vinagre)
    0.0m

    A) Ings & Pulisic ➡️ Martial & Rodriguez
    B) Adams & Pulisic ➡️ Martial & Doucoure/Klich
    C) Ings & Pulisic ➡️ Bruno & Wilson

    Option A frees up 0.5m for upgrades elsewhere.
    Can get Jimenez for Ings next week if option B.

    Thoughts?

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

      A I think is the safest and best.

      C is also good.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Agree with that. Also the 0.5m A frees up is also much needed. Cheers!

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

      A or C for me, Rodriguez looked great but I want him to see how good Everton are at converting his contributions.

      Worried he might end up like Coutinho when he was the assist of the assist.

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

      I've went Son Ings to Bruno DCL but in your case A looking good enough with 0.5ITB

  11. ElliotJHP
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thiago to Liverpool looks set to go, going to clutch at the straws that this makes my double Liv defence more appealing

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

      He will make the attack more appealing for sure

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Awesome, I shall clutch a jousting stick in anticipation.

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Stop

      2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        lol

  12. L'Aeroplanino
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Everyone's teams have some hit and some miss, unless your team is in shambles, a -8 to make 4 transfers in GW3 seems cheap

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

      I agree but it does depend how much of a mess you think you are in.

  13. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Trying to avoid knee-jerking this week - but should I use my free to do Ings --> DCL or Richarlison?

    1. kime67
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      hell no

    2. Right In The Stanchion
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I have on wildcard. Southampton look shite mate

  14. kime67
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Fpl should remeber bale is not world class anymore. Anything over 9m is a joke

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

      Prepare for a laugh then, would expect at least 9.5 if not 10 to put him above Son

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It’s okay it makes him easier to ignore

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

      I want them to price him as high as possible so no buys him

    4. L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      8m would be tempting

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

      9.5m or 10m.

      I won't be going near him.

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

      Has barely played in a while so I imagine he'll be rotated in and need time to get up to speed. By that point we'll hopefully now who is being consistent and not need him.

      And agree he'll be competing with the liked of Rasford, Son, maybe even Bruno on price, at which point I'll be looking at which Chelsea mid it performing.

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

      i think 9.0 is the spread point,i fancy lower if anything ,cant be more than son surely,31 and been golfing for 2 years deffo going to be an item of conversation..

  15. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What to do?

    a) Werner and Alli to Jimenez and Rashford (-4)
    b) Werner and Alli to Martial and Puls/Harvetz (-4)
    c) Alli to Mahrez
    d) Alli to Greenwood

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Keep Werner. C or D depending on any team news.

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

        Would just love to have Jim and Rash

    2. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Part of me does like the Mahrez move, could pay of, but a gamble for sure.

  16. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thigago deal is bonus for Salah, but not good news for TAA Robbo VVD, he is more attacking than Keita Henderson Fabinho

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      4-2-3-1?

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        would still be 4-3-3

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Stay silent my friend, I don't want to hear this

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

      FIFA 20 has Keita workrate HM (A/d) , Thiago MM, Kieta def 65, Thiago 69. I neither condone or condem these figures.

  17. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Could we see a Salah situation with an Auba hatty this week and managers thus reluctant to sell for their planned City asset?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ars upcoming games against Liv and City haven't changed and Auba not really a sure fire (c) choice in any fixture compared to a Mo or Kun.

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

        Maybe if Pool leak another 2 or 3 v Chelsea . I hope I have the problem as a (C) er.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      We could see anything

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If Liverpool ship 2 or 3 this weekend who’s going to bet against Auba getting something at Anfield ?

  18. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    please share links related to FPL apple podcasts ..

    The FPL Wire is done

  19. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Am I GTG for GW2?
    Ramsdale
    TAA,Dier,KWP
    Salah,Auba,Havertz,Barnes
    Mitrovic,Werner,Adams

    Fabri, Taylor,Mitchell,Bissouma

    1. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Havertz might be given a rest, didn't Lampard say something hinting at that?

  20. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    The curious case of Brewster:

    What are going to do with him ? Please discuss Oros and Cons if going with him.

    I for one think with him in the team, we will be limited to have only two other fwds from available pool of pretty good options and I don't see as many good options in midfield at low-mid price points.

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

      I had him in most drafts and then ditched because of the delay in the transfer window closing. If he gets a move to Sheff Utd or similar I think he's a great choice, if he stays at Liverpool, he'll probably still clear 50 points for the season but you'll rarely get them as he'll rightly be 2nd or 3rd on your FPL bench.

      Still keeping the faith with Mitro, Wilson and 1x mid price striker (Jimenez, Werner or similar).

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If he is even a 6 million level striker at 4.5 then surely has to be in.

    3. L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pros:
      - Better than 4.5 mid if nailed and able to score goals

      Cons:
      - Will want to switch back to 3-4-3 once there are some cheap forward bandwagons

    4. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If he does go and gets minutes for another team he will be worth setting up a WC team for to spend the spare cash as required. All this will take a few weeks to happen if at all.

  21. Karhumies
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Coleman + Richarlison

    B) Digne + DCL

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B. Think Shay's bucaneering days are done.

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

        Thanks.

        I think that my main concern is that I think a fair price for Digne is 5.5M. He's not as attacking under Ancelotti as he had been in the past. Taking a few corners now and then seems like his biggest advantage over Coleman stat wise, and that's hardly worth +1.0M. I guess an additional option would be to to pick Pickford over a 4.5 keeper and combo that with a 0.5 cheaper defender than Coleman/Digne from another team to compensate.

  22. HTL
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Kept my W/C until GW19 last year and promptly had one of the worst gameweeks in an otherwise great season.

    Would advocate leaving it as long as possible to get a decent sample size. That said, I benched three players for GW1 (City/Utd/Burnley) to avoid some of these problems.

    Podence is a head scratcher, I'll be delighted if he starts most games but it makes my Moutinho pick a bit crap (though it seems he's still getting some corners).

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Don't have any city, utd or burnley and dont have any problems either

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm inclined to leave as long as poss. Certainly doing it before the window shuts seems very risky.
      I had Utd and Burnley on my bench GW1 and still did better than ok (thanks Mo(c))

    3. Mayor of Flair
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Tough though. It's like getting a 99 then not immediately eating the flake.

  23. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    This is how I’ll be sitting this weekend, feel like unless there is a major change in the winds I’ll be hitting the wc to get the players I really want like double wolves, kdb, bavies replacement, vin out, Adams out, what do you think?

    Mcarthy

    Ayling, bavies, taa
    Havertz, hamez, Bruno, Auba
    Werner, Adams, Wilson

    Souceck, Vin, Ferguson, 4.0

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      There is absolutely, catagorically no need to WC Sir Steve the Spud.

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      That looks better than my team and I'm not even thinking of making a transfer this week.

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I’m thinking of gw3

        Pretty content for this week at least

  24. TAT
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    With some price rises yet to happen, I’m still considering whether to WC or not. Would you WC team A for team B? Transfers marked (*) – with a plan on moving on Auba for a City mid in GW 3.

    A:
    McCarthy
    TAA - Davies - Ayling
    Soucek - Havertz - ASM - Aubameyang - Salah
    Ings - Werner
    (Button - Mitchell - Vinagre - Vassiliev)

    B:
    Martinez*
    TAA - Ayling - Lamptey* - Saïss*
    Aubameyang - Salah - Fernandes* - Podence*
    Werner - DCL*
    (Button - Bissouma* - Mitchell - Brewster*)

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't. Bissouma, Podence, Lamptey far from essential and Brewster still a question mark.

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

        They're not essential, but they do offer me the opportunity to get Fernandes for example. One pen from him, and you're looking at a massive red arrow.

  25. fpork
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How can KDB be rising in price when people are not selling Auba/Salah?

    I wanted to wait with transfers, but so many price changes.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wait and relax. If you see a mushroom cloud, just take a selfie.

    2. Dreaming of glory
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is he tho, him and Fernandes been sitting there for 2 days now so he could be locked along with others who didn’t play gw1

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not actually gone up yet though have they. If we're lucky, FPL will forget to switch price rises back on for a while longer.

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

      KDB has been above the estimated price rise threshold for the past 2 nights and hasn't gone up, same with Bruno & Gabriel.

      Implies one of two things:

      1. The parameters for change have gone way up which is why we aren't seeing the change.

      2. Utd & City have been locked before their first gameweek, if this is the case it would have been a nice to know.

  26. Jonesfromthere
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone know who out of Steer and Nyland is preferred? (In case Emi doesn't start the first game)

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nobody knows. Steer started the last friendly, but Nyland got the nod against Burton.

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

      I am on WC and going Martinez and Steer.

      Before Heaton got injured Steer was second choice. It was only when Steer then got injured that Nyland entered the fold.

    3. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’ve been hearing steer. But who knows!

    4. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm a Villa fan and initially I thought Steer would revert back to second choice, but both Steer and Nyland have had equal share of pre-season games, and Nyland playing in the Carabao on Monday suggests it could be Nyland! In summary we just don't know

  27. Dreaming of glory
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bank free transfer this week to do the below for -4 next week

    Auba > KDB
    Pulisic > Fernandes
    Adams > Brewster

    Brewster is a gamble but I can field 11 if he doesn’t play and upgrade the bench the week after.

  28. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hmm instead of the GW3 wildcard, maybe the answer is GW6.

    You have:

    Liverpool about to play SHU WHU mci LEI bha. Double up in defense looks really strong. You also have whu shu for City.
    United's fixtures turn a bit sour with CHE ARS eve.

    Wolves continue to have insane fixtures. Everton also have pretty good fixtures still.

    And what prompted this look was that... Martinez and Villa suddenly have really nice fixtures so you can use the WC to swap out your McCarthys and Ryans.

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

      just get it out of the way.

    2. Dreaming of glory
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wc is when u see ur team lagging a bit and can improve it don’t think u need to target a specific week but have fixtures swings in mind

  29. Salah(c)
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would appreciate any and all help with my wc

    Pickford macey

    Shaw vvd justin taylor mitchell

    Salah kdb greenwood klich jrod

    Jiminez werner brewster

    Who would you change?

    1. Right In The Stanchion
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Auba is for me as important as Salah and Bruno. I have all 3 on WC

  30. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any idea what happens to Martinez when Heaton return folks???

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

      Given how much Villa have paid for Martinez they see him as nailed on first choice imo. Tough on Heaton (as he did little wrong prior to injury) but I wouldn't be surprised if he is sold on at some point

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

      Think Heaton will be first choice

    3. L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No way he would go to Villa if not guaranteed #1

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

        This.

    4. Amanda Staveley
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It would be a shame to have to use a transfer if the did start heaton...

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thankyou gents!!! All valid points!!