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How FFS Hall of Fame leader and Virtual FPL champion is lining up for Gameweek 2

Current Fantasy Football Scout Hall of Fame leader, Fábio Borges has finished inside the top 5k in each of the last five seasons, and even won 2020’s inaugural edition of Virtual FPL.


After an intense Fantasy season in 2019/20, I decided I needed a longer break than usual in order to come back stronger.

Not only was Project Restart a hectic return to something resembling normality, the lockdown period was defined by my involvement in Virtual FPL – which threw four Gameweeks per week at us for nearly two months.

Pretty exhausted from all of that, I only started tinkering my FPL team for 2020/21 a few days before the Gameweek 1 deadline, which I think actually helped me. It made sure I was able to avoid overthinking and countless outdated drafts.

So, the first Gameweek went great for me with 82 points, which means I’m currently 231k in the World. Even more important than that, none of my players got injured or red carded and, other than a few small concerns, my starting 11 still looks in good shape going forward.

Without further ado, here is my team and what I’m thinking ahead of Gameweek 2.

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  1. Doctor Evil
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    On WC and really want JRod

    Would you keep as is or switch it up?

    Meslier / Steer

    Digne Robbo Shaw Justin / Mitchell

    Auba Salah Bruno Klich / Biss

    Wilson Werner / Brewster

    I’m switching Auba to KDB and Robbo to TAA eventually

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

      Great team, forget JRod for now.

      1. Doctor Evil
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks bud, JRod seems a great deal and mainly just want to get the most out of my wildcard.
        I sort of messed it up as I wanted Laporte in and now he’s flagged so went different direction.

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

      No Everton mids or attackers

      1. Doctor Evil
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hence the post. But I think Digne is enough, Everton are not pool or City. DCL was in before price rise but removed as I just don’t rate him high enough.

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

      No Wolves start again.

      But the core of the side is quite good.

      1. Doctor Evil
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Wolves have City next? Shaw could become Siass eventually if no price rise

        1. Doctor Evil
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Saiss*

          1. Doctor Evil
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Ok your right, as it’s wildcard and I’m building for future fixtures then I’m going to swap Shaw for Saiss now. That way only KDB and TAA to bring in

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

              I'd want 3 on a WC honestly.

              It's primarily why I'm heavily considering a WC in GW3 because you can get Wolves without having to survive the City game. I want double defense and Jimenez/Podence.

              1. Doctor Evil
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Wow, well each to their own. I mean they are a good team but I wouldn’t even want 3 pool in my team. Only do at the moment because I’m expecting a Brewster move

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

                Didn't Wolves beat City last year . . .

                1. Doctor Evil
                  • 5 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  So that means they will do it every year right?

    4. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’d go Jimenez & DCL instead of Werner & Wilson and maybe Saiss over Shaw.

      1. Doctor Evil
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I’m doing Saiss but that’s it. Jimi and DCL trickle it great for consistency but I’m all about those big smashers. Both Wilson and Wrener can hit a Hatty

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

          Wilson hit a hatty? I'm Newcastle's dreams

          1. Doctor Evil
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Against Fulham, WBA or Spurs he might

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

    Mitro would need to score this GW to avoid an inevitable price drop.

    Hopefully Werner drops before him 😀

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

      Would you bench him for Bissouma Amey?

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

        No way mate.
        Play him ! 😀

        Leeds should afford him some chances.

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

          Yeah, I have him starting. Not convincing me yet but Bissouma has very little threat. I can see Mitrovic manufacturing penalty opportunities against a defence that were naive enough v Pool.

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

            Ha
            I'd take points 😀

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

      Have 2.5 itb. Easy swap to Jimenez if he fails

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

        I have 3
        Werner Incoming

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

    Im on my wildcard (was always the plan for united and city assests)

    I have Salah and Willian ... i want Salah going forward, i dont have Aubameyang in my team .... would you put Auba in for Salah this gameweek and use your free transfer next week to get Salah back?

    Seems silly to me doing a wildcard and already planning next weeks transfer but Auba vs West Ham scares me

    Thanks.

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

      Aubameyang this GW.

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

      That is actually a pretty decent plan.

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

    Jota out makes podence nailed?

    Or neto?

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

      Podence IMO

    2. El Matador
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Podence is going under the radar. He is playing OOP and only priced at 5.5m. Reading good things about him.

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

      This Jota transfer has come from nowhere. I was already considering Podence for next week for Saint maximum. He must surely be nailed now for wolves good run of fixtures. Seems too good to turn down.

    4. Disputatious Dissident
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nailed, no. As it stands both Podence and Neto look like they will start most games. Fabio Silva will be pushing them hard and vitinha looks another talent

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

        Silva and vitinha are more likely to be back up. They are inexperienced so will need time to bed in. From what I've heard from wolves fans if Podence takes his chance he will be a seriously good asset at 5.5m.

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

    Holy crap, Bayern have no chill.

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

      Sane and Gnabry show

  6. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Chances of Pulisic dropping in price tonight?

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

      Good

  7. Garth Marenghi
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who to choose this gw?
    A) Foden v Wolves
    B) Harrison v Fulham

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

      If just this week easy B

  8. Lebowski85
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I've got Vinagre. Is it worth taking a hit to swap him out and save the 0.1 drop?

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

      Not unless you won't have 11 starters.

      1. Lebowski85
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Got a decent bench, so no problems there. It's strictly a case of -4 being worth 0.1 at this stage of the season

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

          Its not worth a hit if youre not playing the replacement this week.

          1. Lebowski85
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Of course.

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

          Points are tangible. Saving 0.1m is only good if you profit when you use it next transfer by 5+ points.

    2. Disputatious Dissident
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Of course not. Points over value. Ignore the price changes. Get your points predictions right and the value follows

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

      I think its worth it

      with that 0.1 gone u cant move anywhere from him apart from Mitchell, and just have to let him ride the bench and hope he gets back into the team. If he was 5.0 and u could downgrade to 4.5 then holding makes sense.

  9. Jokesy87
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Help!
    McCarthy (Steer)
    TAA KWP Justin (Mitchell, Taylor)
    Salah Auba Havertz Soucek (Stephens)
    Wilson Werner Ings

    A) g2g
    B) sort some Manchester coverage (if so what move to make?!)

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

      A

  10. Vlekz
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is garcia(city cb) nailed?

      1. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nope

    • Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Any Son keepers? Please convince me to not make a last minute transfer before his inevitable price drop tonight

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

        Yes. He's been there and done it and cheap.

      2. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        There are reasons to keep him. Good GW3 captain option, still a good player and if he gets chances should score.

        Just hard to see Spurs scoring lots of goals which they need to because Kane will get half of them, J-Rod and United assets look good now given most already own Salah and Auba.

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I'm still undecided but leaning more towards moving him on. Price drop is nice to bring him in with Auba money if/when I transfer out Auba.

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

        Keep. He has the track record. There's only been one game for god sake...

        1. Alisson WondHaaland
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          True. Spurs in general didnt look too good on the weekend and mid week tho

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

        Saints in poor form, last season Son had a poor start, everyone got rid and he hauled.

        1. Alisson WondHaaland
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Fair point. Saints are basically the only reason why Im inclined to keep him. Would you get rid if Spurs do badly vs Saints?

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

            Yes last chance for me, might do Son to Rash, Rodriguez or even Podence if i use the funds for another move.

      5. COYS78
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Im keeping him - his fixtures and chances look too good to pass up. That and it would take a hit for me personally as a Spurs fan and someone who already did their transfer... I played the grow the bank game last year - not a winning strategy...

        1. Alisson WondHaaland
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah fair point. I do hope Spurs bounce back as they really did look poor last week. Price drop isnt a huge factor for me but its more the other players I could get

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

        Son owner. Keep

      7. Beard of Zeus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Keeping for now. Only one game and good fixture this week. Buys a bit more time to take stock and do a mini WC next week if needed. Hoping he doesn't drop though!

        1. Alisson WondHaaland
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Fingers crossed but looks likely tbh. Already past -100 on fplstats

      8. PastaFasul
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Keeping Son for his good fixtures...think he will come good. Fires elsewhere so not getting rid for a hit.

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

        holding for the next two weeks

        Zaha had a lot of joy vs Saints down the same side so there is always hope that Son could capitalize in the same way

      10. Winners900
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        In the same boat. I just feel like we have to little information to make decent transfers. So I'm leaning towards keeping and using extra FT on next gmw. 2-3 changes with more information. Spurs got really nice fixtures so if they start scoring Son would be a good FPL player

        1. Alisson WondHaaland
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Basically my thinking. Earlier in the week I was so sure on transfering him out but Im glad I didnt because Im having second thoughts now. If Spurs dont perform against this woeful saints side it would be very concerning though

          1. Winners900
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Its not like we now 100% who should get in instead also. Like James looks exiting, but we should get more info really.

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

        I kept but already took a hit as I had more pressing concerns (Alli) - would swap to Rashford if I could and my rest of team was good but otherwise I'd keep

    • Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      For those of you not aware, Lewy Rabona assist 😮

      https://streamable.com/j33akq

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Looks like a tough tight match

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

          He could end up being a good player that boy.

      2. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Likely price drop, Spurs not looking great, other options rising and looking more tempting.

        A) Son --> B.Fernandes
        B) Son --> J.Rodríguez
        C) Other?

        Currently on B as own no other Everton. Happy to give Man Utd a GW or two.

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

          Grealish?

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

          Not sure why you wouldn't go A if you can afford it unless you really were hoping to use the cash elsewhere. Although I'd prefer Rashford.

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

          Why not go A? You planned for that didn't you?

          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I did, but just having cold feet and feel like I want to see how United play. Palace looked okay at the back too.

            Maybe it is a week to save and take the Southampton fixture and reassess with 2 next week.

            Going in roundabouts now...

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

              Just do it. You planned it, you have the money there. It even works out for you, because Son doesn't look so hot.

              This is why I really didn't like the strategy in the first place. Son is hard to remove because he has sou NEW and is a proven player.

              Now you're just floating 1.5m that could have been used to improve your team overall. You made your bed with this forced transfer, so make it.

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

        A - Doucoure
        B - Podence

        WC - 0.5itb

        Martinez
        TAA Taylor Lamptey
        Salah Auba Grealish *****
        Jimenez Martial DCL
        (Steer Saiss Bissouma Mitchell)

        1. Danstoke82
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          B

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

          Wildcarding with Trent in there is madness

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

            Lol

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

            You not been playing the last 2 seasons?

        3. Garth Marenghi
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Roll the dice, B

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

          B. More Wolves the merrier.

      4. Boomerang V
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Taylor vs. Lamptey on WC?

        Is C. Taylor a doubt for gw2?

        Burnley fixtures are much better and rotate better with my 3rd defender (Justin) but Lamptey has more attacking threat...

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

          Lamptey looked very very good against chelsea.

          Punt him

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

        Diogo Jota baby!!

        1. Lebowski85
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Will he play? It's an interesting signing

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

            Much needed back up for LW and CF

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

          Not really adding much to the squad, could hardly get a game at wolves.

          1. Disputatious Dissident
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Jota is a huge talent. Nuno and klopp want very different things

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

          Good for Podence and Neto game time.

        4. Disputatious Dissident
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Excellent signing

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

          Berbs what do u think of Ki jana Hoever going the other way ??

          Do u rate him at a similar level to Neco ?

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

          Happy Friday mate

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

        I just entered my Fanteam team. Can you tinker with the team after you have entered it? I swear I can't find anywhere that lets me look at the team I've entered now that I have... if I click on the tournament it just tries to make me make a 2nd team.

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

          Yes you can tinker with it.

          Hit 'change team' once you pull up your team.

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

            I can't seem to even find my team anywhere

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

              Under 'my overview' you can select your team under 'running'.

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

            Found it

      7. thepancakeman123
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        What do people think of this possible wildcard team for gameweek 3?

        Patricio
        Arnold - Van Dijk - Taylor
        De Bruyne - Fernandes - Havertz - Greenwood - Podence
        Werner - Mitrovic

        Nyland - Ayling - Mitchell - Davis

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

          Dear God why is Havertz in your wildcard team

          1. thepancakeman123
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Who's better for 8.5?

            1. The Count of Monte Cristo
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Downgrade to someone like J-Rodriguez and upgrade Mitro to DCL perhaps?

              1. The Count of Monte Cristo
                • 11 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Ignore the latter half of that.

              2. thepancakeman123
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Not sure how good Rodriguez will be in terms of fpl. Can see him performing well most weeks without contributing directly.

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

              Willian?

              1. thepancakeman123
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Willian is super inconsistent. I've put him in after good gameweeks only to be disappointed many times lol

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

              I'd rather get a placeholder and wait on pulisic. Havertz did not look good at all. U say u don't want Hamez but he will still be a better fpl player than havertz. U could go with Mahrez or Grealish or VDB depending on how he performs against palace

              1. thepancakeman123
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Was considering Mahrez tbf. No Sane surely means he starts most games even with Bernardo and Torres?

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

        Why is Werner droping like he is? What am i missing?

        It surely cant be just because they have Liverpool this week. Big time players score against big time teams...

        1. Lebowski85
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I concur. It's got score draw written all over it

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

        yabba dabba doo

      10. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Saliba really stinking up my team at the moment. That 4.4 drop is immensely annoying and I’m stuck with him

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

        If you use free hit does it cancel out a 4pt hit I've made already?

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

          Yes

        2. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Correct, team will return to gw1 team after gw2 Freehit

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

        Whats happening with the Team News page these days. Seems to get updated later and later?

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

        Ryan
        Shaw, saiss,Justin
        Auba, Sterling, mane, rashford,bissouma
        Lacazette , Wilson

        Or

        Ryan
        Shaw, saiss, Justin, 5m
        Auba, Sterling, mane, Bruno, bissouma
        Lacazette

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

        Decided to bust out my wildcard in a moment of madness earlier!

        Current team:

        McCarthy
        Digne, Gabriel, Justin. (Mitchell, Douglas)
        Salah (vc), Auba (c), De Bruyne, Fernandez, Soucek,
        Adams, Wilson (Davis)

        I Just can't resist those four midfielders! Had to drop Son, VVD, TAA, plus some rubbish but overall quite happy. Ridiculous move I know but sod it

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

          Fernandez? Bruno?

        2. Obi Wan Elokobi
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Adams to Mitro. His fixtures for me are too good to ignore

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

        Anyone know if Ben White likely to start tomorrow?

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

          Sunday*

      16. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Havertz > James Rod (4)

        Ja oder Nein?

      17. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ings to Martial worth a -4?

        Transfer next week will be Auba to KDB/Sterling so can't ship Ings next week for free either.
        You would say Martial will outscore Ings with 4 points over the next two right ?

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

          Yeah I would say martial is more likely to score than Ings

      18. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        A- Alli to Harrison? (Good GW2 game, but not available for GW 4)
        Or
        B- Alli to Podence/Neto (good fixtures post city & I might get him anyway for GW3)
        C- save FT

      19. Frucke
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Salah cap? Or martial / auba

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

          Auba