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FPL Gameweek 2 team news and injury updates so far

There were only four pre-Gameweek 2 virtual media gatherings on Thursday afternoon, with the bulk of the conference calls set to follow on Friday.

With there being four Premier League teams in Carabao Cup action on Thursday evening and Tottenham Hotspur starting their UEFA Europa League campaign in Bulgaria, however, not all 20 top-flight managers will give stand-alone press conferences ahead of Saturday’s Fantasy Premier League deadline.

Jose Mourinho, for example, is only scheduled to face the media immediately after full-time in Plovdiv, so any fresh injury concerns that only become apparent between then and Sunday’s clash with Southampton may well go unreported.

Here’s what we know so far.

THURSDAY’S PRESSERS

The managers of the three newly promoted clubs and Crystal Palace were all facing the media on Thursday afternoon.

Two of the sides who came up from the Championship last season, Leeds United and Fulham, meet each other this weekend.

Adam Forshaw (hip) remains unavailable for that match but Marcelo Bielsa revealed on Thursday that he expects Liam Cooper to be fit, with the Scotland international having missed out on the opening weekend with a minor calf problem:

We think Cooper will be ready to play the game on Saturday, there are no new injuries from the last few days. Forshaw he’s been taking part in collective training today apart from any actual playing of football. Next week his rehabilitation will continue.

New signing Rodrigo was among the 11 changes that Bielsa made for the Whites’ EFL Cup defeat to Hull City in midweek.

When asked about the Spaniard’s match-fitness, the Argentinean strongly hinted at another start for Patrick Bamford at the weekend:

He’s already ready [for the Premier League]. He won’t start the game at the weekend but he’s in a good condition to start if we want him too.

Aleksandar Mitrovic was among the starters in Fulham’s win over Ipswich Town in midweek, following his benching in Gameweek 1.

All of the Cottagers’ players appeared to come through unscathed from that encounter, with boss Scott Parker saying:

Everyone pulled through last night. We got back late, the players have just been in the gym for recovery. We’ll have a gauge on it tomorrow morning on exactly where everyone is. At this moment there’s nothing jumping and I suspect we’ll be ok.

A number of Fulham’s new signings also featured in the EFL Cup and, when asked about whether any of them would feature against Leeds this weekend, Parker said:

We’ll have to see really. We got back in the early hours, players are just reporting in to do their recovery so the first time we will see the boys on the training field will be tomorrow. We’ll make a judgement on where we see the players physically.

This is a league where you can’t afford to carry players. When you’re us you need to be at your peak of fitness. With the quick turnaround in pre-season and players late coming into the building, some are just a little bit short at the moment.

Hopefully, we can get some out there because that will make us stronger but I’m not going to risk long term injury of the players.

Nathan Ferguson (knee), Gary Cahill (hamstring), James Tomkins (thigh) and Patrick van Aanholt (shoulder) remain sidelined ahead of the trip to Manchester United, while Connor Wickham (unknown) and Christian Benteke (foot) have only just returned to training and won’t be considered for selection.

Roy Hodgson also said that Mamadou Sakho isn’t yet match-fit enough despite featuring in the EFL Cup in midweek but Jairo Riedewald is expected to be back in training on Friday after a minor muscle problem forced his absence in Gameweek 1.

The Palace boss said:

We are starting to get players back from injury. Mamadou Sakho, of course, is the latest to be able to take part in training sessions. Christian Benteke and Connor Wickham took part in today’s training session, albeit with Connor it was more modified than with Christian.

We hope also that Jaïro Riedewald will train tomorrow – he didn’t train with the first-team today – but we hope he will tomorrow having recovered from the injury he picked up last week.

In terms of fitness of players, we are in a much healthier position than we have been in some time.

There was another mention of budget FPL defender Ferguson when Hodgson discussed free agent Nathaniel Clyne, who is training with the Eagles:

He’s hoping to show to us and maybe other clubs his fitness. It might be [something we’re interested in], but a lot hinges on Nathan Ferguson and how his injury situation pans out over the next few weeks.

Matt Phillips and Conor Townsend both made a playing return for West Bromwich Albion in midweek but Ahmed Hegazi was absent, with Slaven Bilic explaining:

Hegazi was on the bench on Sunday. He came in on Monday, the guys who didn’t play against Leicester had training. He did his hamstring in training, that’s the reason why he wasn’t involved tonight.

Monday or even yesterday they didn’t know how big it is. It shouldn’t be big, he didn’t do it in a sprint or anything like that. Hopefully, it’s a smaller one.

Kenneth Zohore (calf) remains sidelined.

EFL CUP LINE-UPS AND INJURIES

TeamNumber of changes from Gameweek 1Gameweek 1 starters who started in the EFL Cup
West Bromwich Albion10O’Shea
Leeds United11n/a
Everton10Keane
Aston Villan/an/a
Fulham9Odoi, Kebano
Southampton1everyone bar Smallbone
Newcastle United10Manquillo
West Ham United10Diop
Crystal Palace10Schlupp
Burnleyn/an/a
Sheffield United10Norwood
Wolves6Saiss, Boly, Coady, Traore, Dendoncker
Brighton11n/a

There were 11 Premier League clubs in Gameweek 1 action who subsequently played in the EFL Cup second round in midweek – and eight of them made 10 or more changes to their starting XI.

Southampton were the only top-flight side who went (almost) full strength, although Wolves’ three first-choice centre-halves, Adama Traore and Leander Dendoncker all kept their places from Monday night; ironically, those two clubs bowed out of the competition.

An ankle injury to Jarrad Branthwaite meant that Lucas Digne was thrown on as a 24th-minute substitute in Everton’s 3-0 win over Salford City, while Nathan Redmond was forced off in Saints’ 2-0 loss to Brentford.

With James Tarkowski ruled out with a “toe injury” amid mounting speculation over his future, Burnley lost another body when Johann Berg Gudmundsson was stretchered off after quarter of an hour in Burnley’s match with Sheffield United.

Dale Stephens limped off with five minutes to go in Brighton’s 4-0 win over Portsmouth on Thursday evening.

Meanwhile, in the Europa League, Mourinho made only four changes for Spurs’ 2-1 win over Lokomotiv Plovdiv.

Son Heung-min, Harry Kane and Matt Doherty all got 90-minute run-outs but Dele Alli didn’t make the trip.

Giovani Lo Celso made his return from injury and lasted the entire game.


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1,417 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    FPL Draft question! I've Kane in my team and Kun is available! Should I switch to Kun? My rival will surely pick Kane then and I don't think I'll get him back for the whole season! So basically Kun or Kane for the whole season?

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      don't think either are viable set and forget options this season

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

        Cheers Jia! But if you had the option to choose one, then which one?

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          100% Kun in the hope he gets plenty of game time

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

            Thanks a lot for your help!

            1. jia you
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              GL

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

      For the whole season? Kun

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

        Cheers mate

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

      Kun

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

        Cheers mate! Kun it is!

    4. KEN - The HITMAN
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I would say Kun,
      But if Bale comes in and if he plays in wide roles, Kane could be good, he would be on penalties and would also get more chances since bale could take defenders with him or provide some good supplies.

      It's a tough choice to make. But I would still go with Kun.

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

      Who are your other strikers?

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

      Kane!
      Nailed on. Aguero would easily outscore him if he even gets 70-80% of the gametime but that's a huge IF

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

    If you have 1 hour 50 mins free today I highly recommend Black Box FPL Pod/ Youtube
    2 great knowledgeable players (Mark and AZ) calmly and intelligently discuss the past week and the next one. They look at the games as whole, not just their own teams.
    No begging for 'subs', minimal and effective use of stats, no patreon, no pushing gambling sites.
    This and Planet FPL I am finding the 2 most useful and listenable sources around.
    Both these lot are able to criticize themselves and admit and analyze their mistakes, something missing, im sorry, from Joes increasingly tedious output on here

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It's one of the very few that I'll listen too...Mark was the one that got me into and enjoying FPL. I like FPL General's 59th minute also despite the ads wrecking my head lol

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

        Totally agree on Mark, top quality. Off General with his new format

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          yeah, it's off putting for sure

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

      Free? Implying people pay for FPL content?

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

        Free time. But yes it cash free

    3. Mo Mané No Problems
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Absolutely brilliant pod. I had Mane in my GW1 team until I listened to Mark and Az's argument on last week's episode for captaining Salah.
      Switched Mane out for Salah(C) for 87 points in GW1.

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

    What's the plan if KDB and Bruno don't rise tomorrow night?

    Bring them in anyway on Saturday to beat the potential price rise or wait until after City play on Monday?

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

      Good question! Following this for the answer!

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

      Definitely wait unless you desperately need the funds

      1. Tinker Nat
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I read their price is fixed.......can anyone confirm this?

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

    GTG?

    McCarthy
    TAA Robbo Digne
    Auba(C) Salah Havertz Barnes Podence
    DCL Adams

    Button Mitchell Davis Ferguson

    Planned moves are Alli & Johnson to Podence & Digne for a hit

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

      Sorry, who is Johnson?

      1. DazF90
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        West Ham fullback 4.0

    2. DazF90
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I like it

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

    McCarthy
    Doherty - Trent - Justin
    Son - Auba - Salah - ASM
    Werner - Wilson - Mitro

    One week gamble before probable wild card, 1 FT, whaddya reckon

    A. Werner to Martial
    B. Doherty to Digne
    C. McCarthy to Martinez
    D. Mitro to Watkins
    E. Son to Richarlison / James

    Any thoughts?

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

      e

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

      How are you gonna do Son to Richarlison in 1FT?
      E with James Rod looks good

  6. KEN - The HITMAN
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any Crystal palace fans here? Would you guys think Eze will make it to the starting line up by game week 5?? Would be a good addition to my Fantasy Draft team if I can get him on a waiver.

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

      Not a CPL fan but imo hes been bought to play, a good pick up in Draft

      1. KEN - The HITMAN
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks Joggers!!

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

      Not a Palace fan but he’s definitely been bought to play

      1. KEN - The HITMAN
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks noquarternt

  7. The chocolate leg
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    1. Son + TAA
    2. Salah + 4.5 defender (Lamptey/Justin/Leeds WB)

    My brain says 1 but my gut says I can't live w/o Salah.

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

      Need Salah and TAA

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

      2

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

    Seeing lots of people going for Rashford over Greenwood. Is he really worth 2M more now that Bruno is on pens or is there a doubt over Greenwoods selection?

    1. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      9.5 is a good price still plus he is listed as midfield in fpl

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

        so is Greenwood. Greenwood was scoring for fun at the end of last season

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

          Less balloon huffing and womanizing and it wouldn't be a question.

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

          Greenwood seems the better natural finisher over Rash, if both played same games I'd take Greenwood as a wing over Rash every time.

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

    Long term, surely Vinagre > Saiss (-4) pays off?

    Alternative is playing Mitchell until he’s dropped...

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

      Alternative

  10. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Sold doherty for digne. Too worry of aurier starting over doherty

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

      good short to mid term move imo

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

      Can't see it myself, but Digne is a better pick all round from the looks of it at the moment.

  11. SoShy
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Have D.Jota as a differential at the start and that's not gone well so any idea on his wolves status

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

      Differential? What's that?

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

        Clearly I have no idea

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

      Wait for more news

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

      Differential is across 4-8 weeks, not week 1

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

        Gets tested when they don’t start the first one though

  12. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which team?

    A)
    McCarthy
    Justin / AWB / Digne
    ASM / Salah / KDB / Rodriguez / Bruno
    Martial / DCL

    B)
    McCarthy
    AWB / Justin / Keane
    Salah / Son / Rodriguez / Bruno
    Martial / DCL / Werner

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

      A and a bit more A

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

      Both look great i guess you cant go wrong with either?

  13. KEN - The HITMAN
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    is Aurier's time at Spurs done? I have him in my draft team, should I replace him, or just hold, I got decent 4 defenders for now (Maguire, Boly, KWP, James Reece.

    I was planning to go with Mina or Coleman since they both are available and Everton has pretty good fixtures short term.

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

      Should play europa/cups etc and might get the odd EPL game

      1. KEN - The HITMAN
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        That means to ship out! Thanks.

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

      Aurier is as good as gone fpl wise

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

    After gw 2, which is better in the medium term (6-7 gws)

    A Taa + Podence
    B Saiss + 8.5 mid (pulisic/Robbo/mahrez etc) -4 hit

    I also have Robbo to kind of cover Taa points

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

      b

    2. KEN - The HITMAN
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      b since you have robbo

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

      B surely

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

        What about digne and hamez?

    4. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      Cheers all

  15. zizoo10
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    god i wish i could take back my ings > martial -4 now that we know utd players are locked 🙁

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

    Pulisic seemingly out, that's not ideal

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

      FFS. Really wanted him for GW3.

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

      Assumed he would be but any source for comments?

    3. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Source?

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

        ^

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks

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

      FFS, I knew I should have stuck with Havertz....

  17. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    anybody watched the Spurs game earlier, how did they play?

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

      Not good at all almost lost the game to a random bulgarian side

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

      I didn't but for me the salient point is it was the first team, and fatigue could be a factor.

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

      Spurs have been pretty crap under Mou.

  18. Defochibe
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Vinagre to :

    A. Justin
    B. Dallas

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

      A

    2. Stan Kranky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    4. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A even if it's more short term than getting Dallas.

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

    Wc active need help please

    Pickford 4.0

    Holding vvd saiss justin mitchell

    Salah kdb hamez greenwood klich

    Brewster Jiménez werner

    Am i g2g?

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

      Good for last week yeah

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

      Hmm not for me
      Digne over Pickford
      Holding not a fan of owning
      Would choose one of hamez greenwood not both

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

      Podence over Klich

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

      Werner to Wilson and Greenwood to Bruno if you can

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

    Any news on this Jota bust up lads?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Himself & Vinagre must have been caught in a sordid love triangle with Nuno’s wife

      Although that would be for four of them, so maybe more of a love rectangle

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

    Ayling or Dallas?

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

      Ayling

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ayling

  22. Stan Kranky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    RIcharlison vs DCL

    - Richarlison's stats for last GW were v good.

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

      Keep it in perspective as it was one week.
      What would you do with the extra 1m?

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

      I'd rather have DCL + 1M

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        This.
        This early, saving 1.0 to use on upgrades elsewhere is a good strategy imo.

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If they were the same price I'd prefer to punt on Rich but that 1.0 makes DCL the better pick for now imo

  23. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    RMT
    McCarthy (Steer)
    TAA Davies Justin KWP(Mitchell)
    Salah Auba Havertz (Bissouma)(Reed)
    Werner Ings Wilson

    1ft,0.0 itb

    A) Havertz to James Rodriguez
    B) Save

    Plan is to KDB to Auba next week, maybe with Reguilon now happening, I can save and do Davies to Saiss along with that

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      A could really pay off but Havertz fixtures after pool are good, so holding might be ok as well

    3. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      Easy B

  24. Sir_Durs8
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on Havertz & Werner to Rashford & Jimenez for -4? May even captain Rashford but more likely Auba.

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If Greenwood is expected to start, I'd sell Havertz for him.
      You may want to own Werner in gw3.
      Not a good gw to get Jimenez.

  25. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is it just me or does it happen to others was all set to save FT sonn Havertz and Werner fixtures aren't bad this week and for next few but gave in to the pressure

    Mccarthy
    TAA KWP Taylor
    Salah Son Havertz Aubam Ceballos
    Werner Mitrovic

    Button Saliba Mitchell Davis

    But then took a -8 son/Havertz and Werner to Bruno/Rodriguez and Martial

    Done the right thing?

    Cheers

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

      I wouldn't worry about Werner, but Havertz admits himself that he's not quite ready, and Spurs are not in a great place at the moment.

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

    When the prices were announced, we were all excited by the plethora of bargain 4.5 options for goalkeeper and defenders. Isn't it interesting how attitudes have changed? Now people reluctantly hold a 4.5 keeper, and whilst there are quality 4.5 defender options, they're thin on the ground and largely short-term fillers.

    Thoughts?

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

      The 5M bracket was always much better

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

        That's really my point, but I'm indicating that not many saw it that way a week ago, and that this realisation could drive a number of early wildcard decisions.

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

      Yeah and it’s driving mine to be honest the vinagre decision was not a good one on my behalf and if saints slump continues McCarthy/kwp could be another one people are happy to ship on a WC

      Anyway things could look rosier at the weekend, possible Leeds and saints clean sheet would be a boost and Havertz springing into life would be nice

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      That's the reason I started with a 5.0 keeper and no 4.5 defenders as didn't trust that bracket. I will probably revert to a a 9.5 GK combo on wildcard but doubt I'll go 4.5 defenders.

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

        Bardsley and Lascelles are decent enough at that price and the former gets you Burnley defence which is useful as Pope is 5.5

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          don't fancy Lascelles and would prefer to pay the extra for Pope or go without myself

    4. Lukakus Unit
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I still think there's quality in the 4.5 and under bracket.

      Ryan will do well, I'm not willing to write McCarthy off from one bad week, Martinez should do well at Villa, and Johnstone, Rodak and Meslier could rack up save points.

      On D, Mitchell and Justin are good short term solutions, Burnley and Villa D have yet to play, and Leeds' FBs could potentially be good deals, as are Newcastle D (although bad fixtures coming up) and Lamptey.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Lampty is the only 4.5 def that really interests me atm but a 4.5 GK set and forget could be just fine

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

          The 4.5 keepers will get you save points, but for clean sheets you need to spend 5.0 (Pickford a good candidate). For defenders I agree Lamprey looks the biz; otherwise the Leeds wingbacks could be season keepers, but I'm not turned on by any others. I've actually got three myself - Ayling, Lamprey and for the moment only, Justin.

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

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

    Subs: Steer, Mitchell, Bissouma, Ferguson
    (1) Save
    (2) Kane to Martial
    (3) Kane + Adams to DCL + Martial (-4)
    (4) Kane to Richarlison

    Saint has been poor but so is Harry Kane. Bale's arrival will make him good? Fear he might play deep, hold up, so that Bale and Son can run riot up front. I feel an Everton attacker is a must soon.

    Please help!

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Save FT imo

    2. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      3.
      I did Kane & Vassilev to Martial & DCL.

  28. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What the heck do I do with this team?

    McCarthy
    TAA Justin Egan Bavies
    Mane Auba Son ASM
    Werner Ings

    4.0 biss Mitchell Brewster

    1FT

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would have done Ings to Martial but even Bavies might be a problem now..
      So I would personally save and evaluate

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

      I’d hold

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

      I'd sell Mane for Utd option this week.

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

      WC

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

    Regret taking the early hit cause of price changes, but hopefully works out. Could backfire very badly as well. Good to go for this gw?

    mccarthy
    taa davies egan
    salah auba (c) bruno soucek
    ings dcl mitro

    nyland taylor mitchell bissouma

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

    Anyone think Alli will start?

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      There seems to be a lot of doubt about him, not confident...

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

      Given they had a scare last night, helps Alli getting back into the line-up and is fresh