Pro Pundits - Fábio

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 It made sure I was able to avoid overthinking and countless outdated drafts.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.

GET IN-GAME DATA AT LIVE FPL

Check your own rank and in-play FPL stats on LiveFPL.net every Gameweek

3,576 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Chances of someone dropping with a target of -91.6?

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

      1%

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

      0.01%

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

      93.3 now

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

        0.02%

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

    Chances of Ben White starting sunday?

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

    Not exactly reassuring quotes on Alli in JM press conference.

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

      Would be a little worried if you have Son aswell, he hints at rotation.

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

        Quotes please?

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

          https://youtu.be/97cqQGdNr8o?t=385 watch from here.

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

            Thank you.

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

              What are your thoughts?

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

        Son starts imo.

        They need his pace.

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

          Could be Bergwijn and Lucas.

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

            probably in the League cup but I doubt he goes with that combo in the League

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

      Would you get rid for a hit?

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

        I don't know. Im going back and forth on getting rid for free.

        1. Mr. Funny Name
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I’d get rid for free for Rashford potentially

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

            Not really the same pricepoint.

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

          Same, he could explode if he starts. IF

  4. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Digne + Greenwood
    B) Taylor + Martial

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

      B

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

      B

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

      A

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

    A or b

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

    Or

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

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

      Probably A. Wouldn't bother with Lacazette but could be wrong. Prefer Salah myself but could go either way.

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

        Who else would you go for? If I want salah have to downgrade someone as mane has reduced by a point

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

          Hard to say without seeing rest of your team. Would be tempted to go without Auba as fixtures are bad after this week but you probably want both Arsenal for this week, could be short term. Do you need to do WC this week?

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

            Need Auba, his a striker classified as a mid. How about DCL?

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

              Could do well with new players. Might hav got him myself but priced out.

    2. Leelas legs 11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Liking Bruno option in B but prefer Salah rather than Mane. DCL/Richarlison as possible forward options, good fixtures. Also gives you a bit of money in the bank.
      B.Davies as possible defender?
      Good luck

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

        Could get Bruno and salah but means I have Wilson and DCL upfront instead of lazcette alone? What do you reckon?

        1. Leelas legs 11
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I’m not sure Wilson and DCL would be a bad thing in addition to your strong attacking midfield

  6. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Jota departure makes Podence an even more interesting pick...

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

      Comes across as a bit of an ASM. Looks good, but in fpl, won't get that many goals/assists.

    2. Mr. Funny Name
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      All talk about Podence, no word on Neto, who always looks good whenever he plays

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

    Captain Auba or Martial?

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

      Auba is your safe bet... Martial if you fancy a risk

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

      Auba

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

      Follow your heart

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

        Thiago in and captain

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

          No risk, no reward

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

      Auba easy

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

      Auba

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

      On Auba

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

      Martial

      I know I'll be outnumbered on this but have a feeling that West Ham will do a number over Arsenal!

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

        Never know with the Derby, and I'm inclined to have that at the back of my mind too. Wham were truly gash last week though

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

          That's true. Hope Moyes plays on the counter-attack rather than going gung-ho.

          I think Hammers will have an edge on set pieces. Playing Bowen and hoping for a special from him 🙂

  8. MCM
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Just the 8 goals for Bayern tonight then...

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

      farmers

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

      I wonder how much they'd beat West Ham by

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

      Arsenal sold Gnabry, worst decision ever...

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

      Wonder how good Sancho actually is.

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

    Just me or is Mitrovic still a really good option? His fixtures in the next 6 and being vocal point to everything going forward for Fulham and penalties. I’m on wildcard and want him but he looks likely to drop

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

      Mitrovic didn’t start the first game

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

      Not for me nope, wouldn't even bother

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

      Yes very good imo. I think he'll have a nice run of goals now. I went for Wilson instead though

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

      I have him and keeping for now.

  10. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Does Podence also play in a 2 men forward line in 3-5-2? Because I don't remember that. Won't Wolves play with Jimenez and that new Silva guy if playing 3-5-2?

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

      It is more a 3-4-3 with Podence as LW and Traore RW. Check wolves’s Twitter for their lineup in Carabao cup, you will see.

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah but they also sometimes play 3-5-2. Jimenez and Jota used to play in the front line then

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

      Silva is a kid still, he will be nurtured and developed. Much like Neto. Wolves play different variations of 3-5-2 and 3-4-3. Podence can play as a wide forward or in a free role behind the 2

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Who will play in the front 2 in 3-5-2 then?

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

          Neto or Silva can play alongside Jimenez.

          1. Sgt Frank Drebin
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Maybe Neto is a better pick then? I'm not exactly sure Podence will be 100% nailed.

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

              Oh he isn't nailed. But before there was Podence, Neto, jota, traore rotating depending on what the game calls for. Remove jota and traore from the mix and it's looking good for Podence who was already the stand out form player of the group

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

    Best midfielder option in the longish run? Neto? Podence? Or a Leeds midfielder?

    1. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Salah

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

      My money is on Klich

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

      Auba/Salah KdB Bruno Bissouma for me. The 4th mid depends on your setup

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

        My bad, I meant till 5.5 price range

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

          ASM or the leeds lads

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

            Harrison can't play GW4

  12. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best option this GW?

    A - Son to Rashford
    B - Pereira to Harrison
    C - Son/Brewster to Bissouma/Martial (-4)
    D - Pereira/Egan to Harrison/Digne (-4)

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

      A

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

      A from that list

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

      B

    4. Leelas legs 11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  13. JoeSoap
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A. Son>Rash
    B. Antonio>Wilson/Other
    C. Save (potential mini WC next week)

    McCarthy
    Davies, TAA, Egan
    Salah, Auba, ASM, Son
    Antonio, Werner, Mitro
    Steer, Taylor, Mitchell, Stephens

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

      B

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

      B

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

      Antonio needs to go asap

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

      Thanks all. Tried to do that move last sat 5 minutes before deadline but couldn't get reception & Davies>Justin, the joys.

  14. Mr. Funny Name
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on Ings -> Martial for a -4?

    Or wait till next week to do Ings -> Martial/Jiménez as part of another hit? (Doing Auba -> City mid next GW)

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

      Would do the transfer

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

      Could get burned but yeah maybe go for it

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

    Repost. Got no replies. Need help

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

    Or

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

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

      First one. Why Mane? Is this WC?

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

        I already have mane. You thinking salah? Yeah it will be a WC

        1. Sgt Frank Drebin
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I wouldn't get Lacazette on WC, there are so many value options at 7m and below. And I like the team with Rashford more.

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

            Who would you get instead of lacazette?

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

    So down to two options on WC

    A or B

    A)
    Meisler 4m
    Digne, Saiss, TAA, Ayling, (Mitchel)
    Auba (c), Sterling, Rashford,Hamez, (Bissouma)
    Jimi, Wilson, ( Brewster)

    Auba to salah (c) week 3

    B)

    Meisler 4m
    Digne, Shaw, Justin, Ayling (Saiss)
    Auba (c), Rashford, Hamez, (Podence, Bissouma)
    Martial, Vardy, Jimi

    Vardy to Werner (c) gw 3

    Thoughts?

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

      A looks nice

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

      A but change jimi to lacezete maybe?

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

        city have a makeshift defence + wolves have nice fixtures after,

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

          Fair enough

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

    Vinagre at -100.9 on fpl stats...

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

      Be grand

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

      🙁

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nooooo

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

      Ballls

    5. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Just removed for a hit, can't afford to lose the 0.1 and be stuck with a non-playing or rarely playing 4.0.

  18. BNMC
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else selling Havertz? A drop seems imminent.

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

      Yea better options until he bothers to be played in his correct position

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

        Would you -4 to get Rashford?

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

          Yeah I love a good hit at the start

  19. Burger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Current wc draft, any areas to improve?

    Martinez
    TAA, Justin, Shaw, Lewis
    Bruno, KDB, Salah, Foden
    Jimi, DCL

    Subs: Steer, Podence, Mitchell, Davis

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

      Pretty solid.

      I might WC/FH I made aggressive moes based on prices earlier on the week that didn't work. That keeper combo and most of those picks is where I'm at.

      On Werner/Wilson though

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

        I do like werner but who do you lose from Salah, KDB or Bruno to fit him in?

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

          I'ev gone peanuts at the back to start to help the dollas up top and jump on the early big guns

          4.5 4.0 keepers

          Taa 4.5 4.5 Mitchell Ferguson
          Salah KdB Bruno Willian Bissouma
          Werner Wilson Brewster

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

      Not sure about DCL

  20. AD105
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would you do make any transfers to this? 0 ITB

    McCarthy
    TAA Egan Davies
    Auba(c) Salah Son ASM
    Werner DCL Mitro

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

      Not sure about DCL

      1. AD105
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        8 points in GW1, guaranteed starter, good fixtures - why not? Lol

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

        Not sure about DCL?

        Did you see Everton last week?

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

          No didn’t see the game. Worth getting then?

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

    Who’s gone for 3 midfield premiums?

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

      Yeah I have

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      0/

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

        Me as well. Figured it’s needed.
        Salah- keeper
        Bruno and Aubamayang will move between City and Bale/Son/Pulisic.

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

      Too many sacrifices when I tried

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

        Yeh I’ve sacrificed Liverpool defence but I can get one back if I move Richarlison down to Wilson after Everton
        S next 3.

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

      3.5

    5. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yep, was always the plan.

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

    I might downgrade Alli to upgrade Adams to Jimenez next GW
    Best 5.5 mid option for the next 5-6 GWs?

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

      I cant do it coz of the price drop 🙁

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

        Doing the Podence move now & Aubameyang & Adams to kdb & Jimenez (-4) next GW

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

      Podence now that Jota is off to Pool

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

        This

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

        Yeah, was on Harrison, but he won't play GW4
        best out of Harrison/Neto?

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

        I meant better than Harrison/Neto?

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

    no one seems to be interested in Rich everyone looking at Hamez, DCL and Digne

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

      It's 50/50 for me.

      James seemed to love that diagonal to Rich.

      People may be swayed by the wrong attacker due to that bullet header.

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

      I have Coleman,Rodriguez and Richarlison

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

      DCL isn't clinical enough but should get more chances

      Richarlison is a wildcard and toothless at times, but also should get more chances

      Neither for me. Only jrod I'd consider

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

    If he needed a break, why did he play virtual fpl?

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

    What time do prices change (GMT)?

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

      2.30

  26. diabydoesgallas
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else not got auba this weekend? Feel like I need to find the biggest sofa going to hide behind

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

      Haha..

      I'll be joining you behind that sofa 😆

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

        Will be a long 90 mins.. Who you captaining instead?

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

          Martial. Bought him for Vardy to captain.

          Let's see how that goes 🙂

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

            Good luck !

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

              Thanks, u2!

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

      I brought KdB in earlier for his price rise 😆

  27. cm790
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Please someone tell me to stop changing my team.

    WC

    Meslier (Steer)
    Gabriel Justin Digne (Douglas, Mitchell)
    Salah (c) JRod Aura (vc) Bruno Podence
    Jimenez Wilson (Brewster)

    G2G?

    1. cm790
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Auba*

  28. MadeinIreland
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which two to play and which two to bench?

    Which one first on bench for the two to bench?

    Zaha, Soucek, Egan, Saiss

    Thanks...

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

    Hi lads would appreciate some feedback on my WC team please.

    Martinez (Nyland)
    Roberston Digne Saiss (Justin Mitchell)
    Auba KDB Grealish Podence (Bissouma)
    Martial Jimenez DCL

    Auba to become Salah GW3.

    Cheers.

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

      Wouldn’t fancy going Werner-less for long

  30. Vpan
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) JRodri + filler (Brewster) in 3-5-2

    or

    B) DCL + filler (Bissouma) +0.5 in 3-4-3

    ?

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

      B. But I’m a 343 devotee