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The best way to bounce back from a poor start to the FPL season in Gameweek 2

“Run the risk. If it works out, happiness. If not, wisdom” – Unknown

So then, one Gameweek into the new season and Fantasy Premier League managers already have big decisions to make.

For me, rolling the dice and going without Mohamed Salah (£12.0m) fell flat on its face. It would be naïve to think I was unlucky and those who owned the Egyptian were lucky ‘because penalties’ – FPL is not as black-and-white as all that. I think it was quite the opposite, to be honest. The quote above tells us one thing. If you don’t learn from your mistakes, you don’t gain ‘wisdom’.

I have a sneaky feeling that the Salah of 2017/18 is back. I haven’t seen him this sharp and fit for a long, long time and that it is why it is dangerous to have ‘pre-conceived’ notions in this extremely dynamic game. 

I have spoken a lot about ‘Upside Chasing’ and ‘Big Hitter Switching’ this season but I’ve also spoken a lot about ‘Adapting’. And when Salah puts in a performance such as he did against Leeds, you pay attention. You adapt. You re-align your thinking. 

We’re not talking about any old FPL asset here. We’re talking about someone who finished in the top two overall Fantasy scorers over the last three years and has a proven ceiling of 300 FPL points (which was achieved largely without penalties). 

Salah was struggling with an injury last season and I have a feeling Jurgen Klopp was playing him through it because there was a historic title on the line. It seems like he is over it now. 

Now, I am not going to buy him this Gameweek BUT I am not going to go without Salah for a long time and am working towards a plan to get him. 

He’s fit. He’s sharp. He looks hungry. Liverpool are due some penalties. He’s got increased assist threat. 

Being stubborn will not make you a good FPL player. You have to respond to what you see on that television screen. I wouldn’t stick to a pre-determined plan of chasing fixtures by selling Salah if you had such a plan. In Gameweek 2, he’s facing Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5.0m) for what it’s worth. His troubles between the sticks are well-documented, most recently by David in this match report of Chelsea’s win at Brighton. Shooting on sight might be enough for Salah

For those that got off to a bad start like me (43 points), don’t worry about it too much. I always said Gameweek 1 was somewhat of a shot in the dark with more unknowns than any round of the season. It is how you respond beyond Gameweek 1 that makes you a good FPL manager. 

But, just a word of warning before we draw any drastic conclusions. We only have one week of data so far this season. We don’t know what the norm is yet, meaning we don’t know which match events are the anomalies either. 

If, like me, you went all-in against Salah, don’t forget that you knew the risks and the opposition had a really good hand (not a lucky one but a good one) that came through. You learn from it and move on. The key is that you do learn from it. This is a game of temperament that you need to hold for a season. 

There are a few other things worth mentioning about Gameweek 1 that I’ll take you through. There’s no structure here. Just think of it as me writing in my diary.

We need to talk about Raúl Jiménez (£8.5m). There are so many new ‘toys’ in the market when it comes to exciting, explosive strikers that we might tend to overlook the old, dusty pack of Uno cards which have never really given us a ‘laugh-riot’ game night but it’s never been boring either. 

There is not much to think about here. Jiménez has been reliable for two seasons now. Yes, he slowed down at the back-end of Project Restart but still scored a steady four goals in that run. And it looks like Nuno has decided to go ‘sexier’ with his team this season. They looked more formidable in attack at Sheffield United, Jiménez looked incredibly sharp and it seemed like they created more than they usually do. 

This did have a little bit of an effect on Wolves’ defence though and I thought they looked more open at the back than usual. As it was Sheffield United, they went largely unpunished. The upcoming fixtures pit Nuno’s men against Manchester City (home), West Ham (away), Fulham (home), Leeds (away), Newcastle (home) and Crystal Palace (home). It certainly looks like a night of Uno that’s going to be more fun than usual without the unnecessary disruption of European Football.

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

Remember that year in school when one of the less popular kids came back a changed person one summer before suddenly became a changed person one summer. Over the holidays he went home bought the best gym equipment, went on a shopping spree with a good stylist and became a cool kid virtually overnight. Well, in the Premier League this season, that kid is Everton. 

Everything you knew about them last year is irrelevant. Yes, a certain Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.1m) was a troll during Project Restart and went on a horrible run. But that kid named Everton accompanied by their suave new stylist Carlo Ancelotti went shopping and bought a completely new wardrobe (read midfield) and you now need to view this team completely differently. 

Out of nowhere, the Toffees look creatively competent. Having players who can switch the side of play so easily instead of others that are incapable of making a single forward pass makes a difference I guess. Add to that, they have one of the best ball-winners in Europe protecting that back-line in Allan (£5.5m). The team deserves our attention at both ends of the pitch and you must erase every bad memory you had with this kid last year when he trolled you no end.

Elsewhere, a pair of 4.5m defenders are already standing out to me as the pick of the lot. I’ve got Tariq Lamptey (£4.5m) and Luke Ayling (£4.5m) on my watchlist for this price bracket. 

Lamptey, in particular, has immense potential. Brighton looked very encouraging against Chelsea, with Graham Potter instructing much of his team’s offensive play to travel through the full-backs. Lamptey showed us what he can do last season with an impressive performance against Liverpool and seems proficient in creating chances with great reliability.

Someday, we might even get to purchase a nailed-on defender from Arsenal at £4.5m or below. Now that the Gunners are much more solid at the back, I will be keeping close tabs on William Saliba (£4.4m) and Rob Holding (£4.5m) to see who emerges as the better option long-term. It is worth noting that Arsenal’s fixtures don’t become incredibly appealing until Gameweek 8, so we do have time to judge them, which is helpful.

After a major captaincy-fail last week, I really hope this week is easier on me. I am currently having a major heart versus head debate as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£12.0m) seems like the obvious captaincy pick, but I also happen to be a Manchester United fan. I know the Arsenal man has an easier fixture, based on the defensive prowess (or lack thereof) displayed by West Ham last season and in Gameweek 1 but I also own Anthony Martial (£9.0m) and Bruno Fernandes (£10.5m).

My co-host Zophar told me on this week’s episode of The FPL Wire that West Ham made Steve Bruce’s Newcastle look like prime Barcelona on Saturday evening. I trust his opinion and that has me worried about how much damage Aubameyang can do in Gameweek 2. That said, Manchester United were really effective going forward last season once Fernandes joined the team and Paul Pogba (£8.0m) was fit.

So, with all that to consider, I haven’t yet made up my mind about my next captaincy decision. Traditionally I always like captaining a Manchester United player in the first good home game of the season. And we do play this game for fun, right?

*Looks through post-season notes*

 “You love Tony gloves.”

1,967 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Ramsays Raw Steak
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I was told kdb will rise .1 last night
    I brought him instead of bruno
    He didn't rise

    1. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good Maths

      1. Ramsays Raw Steak
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        2+2 is 4

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

          Owen'ed

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Don't think any are rising mate, wc transfers effecting fpl stats, but I think the assests at the teams that play gwk1 are locked.

      1. stat sifter 888888
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        The biggest reason they might rise is the taking "hits" approach, which is going to push up prices just beyond if it continues.

    3. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      you are using the wrong criteria for your transfers

    4. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Great to see that more developmentally disabled people are enjoying FPL

  2. Ramsays Raw Steak
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How did doherty do?
    Worth 6m?

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

      Spurs looking terrible atm, don't think he is worth 6m right now

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

        Why O why o started with Davies instead of Saiss.

        Feck those who said Marcal is LCB ....

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

          Second o is i*
          😛

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

          Tbh it was Flair here who said Spurs would get loads of cleansheets xD

          Plus all the documentary, 2nd season Mou, blah blah lol

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

            It's been one week, relax mate. Your takes are the shittiest here

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

              Chill

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

                Difficult to when he goes "Flair said this about Jose and Spurs" every other damn time he comments

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

                  Must be kidding he.
                  We can all predict. Can't control future. Relax.

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

                    Lol yeah just pulling his leg like everyone else does regarding the Spurs take xD

            2. Threat Level Midnight
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              I have to agree you were a bit aggresive with your early Spurs takes. LOL

              They'll come good, just a matter of how good, Ja'feel?

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

      He almost scored though if he had it would have been a different story. Give another week at least.

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

        This

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

    So - without laughing at my overloaded midfield (which has never worked as a tactic for me...ever...yet here I am banging my head against the same wall because I am an idiot)

    What do you reckon? 🙂

    Pickford
    Lamptey-Justin-Saiss-James-Mitchell
    Fernandes - Auba - Salah - De Bruyne - Jorginho
    Bamford - Wilson -Brewster

    0.4 ITB

    1. Pinturicchio10
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Woeful

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

          X-D

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

          That's being generous

      • stat sifter 888888
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nothing that wrong with approach imo. I think Fernandes and De Bruyne might be a bit too much but they're all pretty good picks for their categories. If it works, you'll be laughing.

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

          Hell, if it works, I'll be as surprised as everyone else!

          I kinda also figure that it's not too hard to downgrade midfield and strngthen other areas...

          But mostly it relieves the FOMO on those names...

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

        F*€k me pink

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

          Boyish curiousity of 'how many big ones can fit at once'.

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

            Your squad’s got some girth, that’s for sure

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

              But lacks depth, doesn't it?
              Heard that can help hit that sweet spot

      • Sophistry
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Wow, it really is Spethel

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

          Thank you...

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

            Id prefer an apology

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

              Thorry

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

                I'm kidding, really might just work. Goodluck

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

      Which is a better combo?

      A) Rodriguez + Martial
      B) Bruno + DCL

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

        Well I have done B

        So that probably means A !

      2. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I planned on B. Then fell asleep on transfer screen last night and woke up to DCL being 0.1 higher and that move being impossible so I’m now prob doing A 😆

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

      Any fellow Pulisic owners here ?

      What are you guys doing with him ?

      Don't give me hope that he'll be fit 😀

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

        Athletic Journalist has already said he's a doubt for next GW - but gotta wait for the presser

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

          Frank is a lier .... 🙁

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

            Haha yeah I don't trust these Managers

            Pulisic and Vinagre owner

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

        Waiting it out

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

          Good

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

        Feel like selling him tonight before Lampard gives me a small hope that he starts against Pool.

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

          14∆ remaining still ... We can wait another day

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

            I don't feel like risking it honestly. He could do his hamstring again against Pool. If he does start I feel it will be out of Lampard's desperation rather than him being fully fit.

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

              Chances of him starting are extremely low, however he should sub on and then start the next few games so I am keeping Puli.

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

                This reminds of Martial last season around GW3!

                Was always close to a return but missed like 5-6 weeks.

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

                  To be fair Ole's a massive liar when it comes to injuries and team news. With Puli, he actually had a setback before the game otherwise he surely would have came on

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

                    Let's see I'm keen to sell him and get him back once he's fully fit or maybe Havertz/Puli if they look better options. Have Werner too and selling Puli enables Ings to Martial for me so quite tempted tbh.

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

              Hate myself for starting with him.

              Any 5.5 m Midfielder you'd suggest ??

              I'm keeping £ to get Werner then. Chelsea attack is awesome and i need a share there

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

                Klich (he's on pens I think) & Podence seems like good options. Harrison looked good too.

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

                  Thanks. Those 3 & Doucoure in my radar. Let's see ... Might sell if Frank says he's a doubt & will get Werner the following GW

      4. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        @Blue_Footy on twitter says he’s back in training and predicts start or bench. Seems reliable with 75k followers

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

          Thanks Rafa.
          I need a © GW 3
          It's either him or Werner.

          Problem is Werner would need a hit 😀

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Kev? Raz? Salah? Bruno? Martial? Plenty of picks in GW3 surely?

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

              Check fixtures Rafa. All tricky ...

              WBA is as plum as it gets. If i end up with Pulisic and he's still doubt I'll © Raz/Kevin yeah

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

          Where did he predict a start or bench?

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

        I’m keeping for the time being

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

          Hmm
          Hopefully we get some good news that he's fit

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

            Yes

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

        He’ll get 20 minutes then reinjure his hamstring

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

          🙁

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

      Tark not in the squad - worrying for Burnley owners?

      Linked heavily with Leicester

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

        Dyche would leave the club. I don't think he'll go to Leicester at least

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

        Isn't he injured

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

      Great article as always Lateriser. I need some help.
      Alli needs to go but to whom:
      A) Harrison to free up cash
      B) Zaha fixtures look good
      C) Grealish fixtures again
      D) Greenwood already have Martial

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

        C or D for me

      2. stat sifter 888888
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Harrison looks like a very decent budget pick but he's not exactly in the same category as the other players on this list yet. Zaha doesn't look as likely to switch to the wing now Eze and Schlupp seem to be competition on one side and Townsend fairly nailed on the other. Instinctively I would say B, then D as I prefer no double-ups and then C. Think Watkins will eventually lessen Grealish's shots and goal-scoring contributions.

    6. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Jota frozen out?

      1. stat sifter 888888
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nah, too good.

    7. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Best combo?

      A. Martial+Rodríguez (+1m)
      B. Rashford+Richarlison

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        A

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

        A for me, easily

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

        A

      4. zotter
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        A by far.

      5. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers all

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

        Bruno and dcl an option?
        A

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          No. DCL price rise. Stats look so poor tbh. Although small sample

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

      Which option looks better?

      A) Justin/Ayling rotation, Hamez, Martial [have Bruno and DCL]
      or
      B) Trent, Klich, Jimenez

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

        B just. Wait to see if Leeds look like keeping sheets

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

          Don't think they will keep many CS

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

          I believe they will. So excited to see more of Leeds.

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

        B is Gold !

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

          Really? Assumed everyone was gonna say A actually

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

            Taa & Jimenez is FPL Gold

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

              Yes, they are. Hamez and Martial could also be gold, that's the problem 😉

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

                Later are proven in PL 🙂
                Hamez ain't

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

                  Can't argue against that!

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

        A - Martial's year this season

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

          I think that could be the case. But Jimenez could also be better this season with no EL.

    9. zotter
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Perhaps sometimes wise to ignore appeal of other players (United) you don’t have... good to save FT as don’t see any weak link or easy way to get a united player (except greenwood)??

      McCarthy
      Lascelles. Bavies. Trent. Bellerin
      Auba salah. Son
      Werner. Dcl. Wilson

      Nyland. Soucek. Romeu. Mitchell

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

        Looks good to save mate

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

        I would be a wee bit worried going into GW2 without any United assets but if you have the stones to resist the alliure, good for you, Zot. I would actually be more concerned not having any Everton players.

    10. balint84
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son to Rodriguez or Rashford or save him?

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

        I would do Rashford if I could afford him.

        Bale may impact Son which sounds weird

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

        Rashford

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

      Ohhhh another player dropping in price - Pulisic

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

        Havertz on 70% as well

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

          Hopefully not before GW2

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

        No!

    12. gers23
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Was going to keep Kane another week, but I think I just want rid.. Martial or DCL?

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

      Best 5.5 or 5.0 to replace Bowen with?

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

        Podence

    14. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ok, busy weekend ahead so how does this look? Ings >> Martial tonight as planned before any possible rise? Then Pulisic >> Rodríguez if he isn’t ruled out for a -4?

      McCarthy
      TAA, Egan, Davies, Justin
      Salah, Auba, Pulisic*, ASM
      Werner*, Ings
      (Nyland, Mitchell, Bissouma, Davis)

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

        Definitely do the first.

      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        If he is ruled out that should read*

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

      Hmm looking at Dallas + Ayling over TAA + 6.0M on WC,could be good value maverick move could be disaster.

      Allows 4.5M more,Martial over Soucek +0.5 for Willian > Pulisic when fit.

      or stick to plan Martial out for Soucek + TAA + Digne

    16. zotter
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is this folly?

      Gw2. Werner to martial
      Gw3. Auba. Son to kdb. Rashford -4

    17. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If Jota is sold, Podence becomes a great option.

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

        Agreed. Extremely good option

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

        Wow ??

        Any source ?? I can do with a 5.5m Wolves attacker 😀

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

          Just rumours based on him being left out of the match squad but strange given he also didn't play on the weekend. He was in the squad vs Sheffield United though so shouldn't be an injury issue.

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

            Thanks !
            Cam be interesting

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

        His wife delivered a baby just yesterday (or today)

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

          I see, that's probably the reason then, not a transfer.

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

        He was always a good option.

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

          Not if he gets rotated heavily (he could if they sign a RWB, would have to compete with Traore and Jota).

    18. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bench two :

      A. Egan (avl)
      B. Davies (sou)
      C. Taylor (lei)
      D. Soucek (ars)

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

        C D. Easy if you ask me

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

        C and D

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

        A and C

      4. Ramsays Raw Steak
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        A d

    19. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looking forward to utd’s game - I doubt palace will be the same prospect away from home!

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

        Same here
        Will mostly going for a drink too 🙂
        Might end up © Martial for the fun

      2. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Just hope Utd take Palace's counter-attack seriously. Leave an extra guy back. Palace are a one-trick pony, but Zaha, Ayew and Eze are quicker than most defenders in the PL. The amount of space Southampton left them was criminal.

        If you got Greenwood, Fernandes, Rashford and Martial, you don't need to overcommit in attack. Just use the width of the pitch and your pace/skill to win the FKs, Pens, and create the space to shoot.

    20. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Will Son drop before saturday?

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

        yep

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

        Tonight, according to Fix.

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

        After that performance I imagine even more people will be getting rid

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

      Greenwood instead of TAA for next 2 GWs?

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

        Nope

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Salah,KDB,Bruno,Jimenez
        Fit your team around them then.

    22. schmileyg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Decided On a punt without any expense at the back , thoughts are all appreciated in advance!

      Pickford

      Holding / Shaw / Justin - Mitch / 4m

      James / Auba / De Bruyne /Bruno - 2x 4.5

      Martial / Rich/ Mitro

      Thoughts?

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

        6 midfielders

      2. zotter
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Looks like six midfielders

    23. balint84
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Rashford now or Bruno a week later?

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

        This is also my dilemma.

        Who are you thinking of getting rid of?

        1. balint84
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          HM Son

        2. balint84
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          A week after Auba

    24. Werner Bremen
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Whom to play:

      A) James (LIV)

      B) Saiss (MCI)

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

        B

    25. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Evening all, what 2 would you Start... thank you.
      Robertson (che)
      Alli (sou)
      Adams (TOT)
      Saiss (MCI)

    26. Toothless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Really stuck between:

      a) Son -> Rashford
      b) Salah -> Fernandes

      Have £0.5m itb, (a) will cost me that, (b) will give me £2m going in to gwk3.

      1. Flaming Flamingo
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        A looks like a good transfer and B looks like an accident waiting to happen. In my opinion

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

          Do you think the accident is getting rid of Salah?

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

        Son struggled to make an impact against plodvid tonight, think that's says it all

      3. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        A, very easily

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

        A

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

        a. Not even close

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

        Thanks all.

        This was what I've been wanting to do since last weekend.

        Was just the money issue that was making me doubt myself.

    27. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      So FPL stats now predicted the Manchester players won’t rise. Is this just an update to their algorithm (a guess) or do they have insider info?