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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 It made sure I was able to avoid overthinking and countless outdated drafts.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. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ok I'm settled I guess. Pulisic & Jota to Rashford & Podence. Just wait for Pulisic surprisingly coming back from injury this GW1 and Jota staying at Wolves and being nailed.

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

      Great transfers! Love both the picks!

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

        Cheers

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

    Start podence or lewis (newcastle) ?

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

      Podence

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

      It would have to be Lewis, surely he has an assist in him with the crossing he is putting into Carroll and Wilson.

  3. abcdef3
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed lol

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

    Patricio
    Arnold - Van Dijk - Taylor
    De Bruyne - Fernandes - Greenwood - St Maximin - Podence
    Werner - Jimenez

    Nyland - Ayling - Mitchell - Brewster

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

      Was toying with something similar earlier. But a cheaper keeper. Wolves def and robbo.

  4. Art Vandelay
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bale incoming.

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

      Does he even remember how to play football?

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

      Probably in at 10 or 10.5

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

      It would be nice to think he can recreate some of his amazing talent back in the prem league, but right now I’m wondering what his fitness levels are like and how match fit he might be

  5. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    GTG?

    Steer
    Trent Ayling Justin Taylor
    Bruno Auba (c) Salah ASM
    DCL Werner

    McCarthy,KWP,Soucek,Wickham

    1. abcdef3
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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

      Good side and bench.

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

      Nice

  6. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    With so many key players leaving Wolves is there a greater chance that Vinagre stays ?? .....its gone very quiet about any transfer out.....

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

      Chance he stays but pointless owning if he’s just going to sit on the bench

  7. ItOnlyTook9Years
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I assume been discussed before, but what price will Bale be?

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

      9.5 imo

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

      10

    3. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      forward or midfield?

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

        9.5 mid

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

      would love it if hes a 9m mf

    5. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Probably 10 due to his history

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

    Lewis or Justin?

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

      Lewis long term

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

    Bench 1:
    A) James (LIV)
    B) Saiss (MCI)
    C) Lamptey (new)

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

      Saiss

  10. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What are Adams owners doing?

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

      Holding for this week, if he blanks then he’ll go on wc

  11. Chief Break-Everything
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Podence or Harrison/Klich?

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

      Probably Podence given fixtures, but all are decent options

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

      Pod

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

      Harrison no gw4 puts me off
      Klich for nailedness?

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

      Podence if Jota leaves

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

    Triple Captain Auba. Discuss

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

      Surely there will be a good few double game weeks at the end of the season. Save it for then.

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

        I captained Aguero in a DGW against Fulham & Cardiff (I think) and he didn't do great. Doubles don't mean alot I've found

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

      Tempting

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

      West Ham will park the bus, so not for me

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

        Not very frightening, it's West ham

  13. Chrisitis
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Lewis nailed? Lascelles more safe?

    Also Martinez/Steer could mean no goalkeeper if Nyland plays this gw?

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

      Lewis is nailed.

      Martinez should start.

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

      Lewis is nailed and going to have a decent season at lb

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

      Why would Martinez not start

  14. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Am I G2G?

    McCarthy
    TAA Doherty Justin
    Auba(c) JRod Son ASM
    Werner Vardy Adams

    Thanks

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

      Would change adams

      1. Garfield1001
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        To who? 1m ITB. Would be a hit

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

    Pick one for WC

    A) Ayling

    B) Lewis

    C) C.Taylor

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

      Lewis

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

      Prefer A personally

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

      Any is good. Depend son your other defs. pick a nice rotation

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

        A and B rotate pretty well.

    4. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Leeds VsX. I prefer B for fixtures and that he looked an exciting player. I'd enjoy him in my first eleven.

    5. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A but I’m going Dallas..

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

      I like A

    7. Couch Potato
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I have both A & B in my WC team, IMO they offer legit chances of assists on a weekly basis.

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

    TAA | Justin | Dallas
    ASM | Fernandes | Auba | Son
    DCL | Werner | Adams

    If I want to put Digne to this team, which one to bench?

    Thanks.

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

      Bench Dallas or Adams

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

        Adams

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

    Need help. 1 or 2

    Ryan
    Shaw, Justin, saiss
    Auba, Salah, Bruno, Sterling, bissouma
    DCL, Wilson

    Or

    Ryan
    Shaw Justin saiss
    Auba mane rashford Sterling bissouma
    Lacazette Wilson

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

      1 by a country mile!

      You’re basically saying Mane/Rash/Laca vs Salah/Bruno/DCL - no contest

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

        Thanks for your help. Just wasn’t sure about DCL

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

          Love how you’re on the DCL bandwagon now haha, hat trick incoming tomorrow lunchtime!

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

            Haha I’m still unsure of him but his the best option as a 7m striker

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

              Could you stretch to Salah/Rash/Jimi? That’s another very good option if so

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

                Could do mane/rash/ jimi. I think Bruno is better than rashford. Think his on pens and free kick aswell. Was thinking of mane/ lacazette/ rashford

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

                  Preferring Mane to Salah? That’s brave

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

                    Not preferring it’s just money wise

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

                      Didn’t see Mane had dropped, I think it’s worth freeing up 0.5 elsewhere to find the funds for Salah

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

                        So you think salah, rashford and Jimi with two 4.5ms over salah, Bruno and DCL?

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

                        Personally yes, plus Jimi’s fixtures are excellent when he gets City out the way

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

                        Which 4,5 defenders do you go for then? And which 5m to get rid of? Shaw or saiss?

                        Jimi over lacezette aswell?
                        What happened to DCL? You doubting him?

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

                        I’d keep Saiss over Shaw

                        At 4.5 you’ve got Justin, Ayling/Dallas, Lewis, KWP, Lamptey etc

                        110% Jimi over Laca, I think DCL is an excellent pick, but I think that Rash/Jimi is stronger than Bruno/DCL

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

                        Got Justin already. Was thinking a Burnley def? Bardsleys or taylor maybe?

                        Oh really interesting. I thinking Bruno will out score rash. Thanks for the advice

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

                        Bruno will probably outscore Rash, but I think Jimi will outscore DCL by more

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

                        Yeah it’s a difficult decision. Wolves losing jota aswell and Everton gaining james Rodriguez

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

                        Bruno is on pens and free kicks thats was leaning me towards him but I’m doubting DCL

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

                  Could get salah/ rashford and Jimi or lazactte but means have to downgrade one of my 5m def to a 4.5?

                  1. Couch Potato
                    • 5 Years
                    3 years, 6 months ago

                    Lewis? Ayling?

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

                Possible to get martial instead of Bruno or rashford and keep salah?

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

            Aaaaand there it is!

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

              DCL hattie, just as predicted

    2. James VARdy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1

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

        Thanks

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

    Why is Dale stephens the most popular 4.5 mid?

    1. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Dunno. Bissouma's looking the best of a bad bunch from what I've read.

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

      One of only a few guaranteed starters every week in that price bracket = 2 points

      Attacking returns will be next to nothing though

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

        Not a guaranteed starter any more

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

          Yeah I’ve got Bissouma personally, best of a bad bunch really

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

      Well renowned name in the league of late and was a similar filler 2 season back iirc

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

      Because all the casuals will be looking at last years points for a 4.5M Midfielder and his name will be at the top

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

        This

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

      Habit. Last years 4.5 go to man

      Bissouma is clearly the best 4.5

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

    Who to bring in on free hit
    A - gabriel and dcl
    B - digne and bamford

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

    So think im settled now with this WC,

    Mesiler
    TAA, Ayling, Justin, Keane (Saiss)
    Auba (c) Rashford Sterling Hamez, (bissouma)
    Jimi DCL (Brewster)

    I like the Keane + Justin + Dcl over Digne + Mtichell + wilson option

    Thoughts?

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

      Looks good

  21. barcaa7
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Pulisic to ...............

    a-Hamez
    b-Barnes
    c-Greenwood
    d-Podence

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

      A for now imo

    2. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      b and c seem a bit risky at present. a is an amazing player with Vs. d OOP but is he actually going to get involved.
      a.

    3. James VARdy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hamez for the next 3 I guess and monitor Greenwood's situation in that time

    4. barcaa7
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks guys

  22. And nothing else Mata'…
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Klich + Ollie Watkins
    B) Hendrick (or Soucek) + Wilson

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

      B

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

    A. Robbo and Son to Digne and Rashford (-4)

    B. Son to Rodríguez

    C. Son, Adams to Podence, Martial (-4)

    1. barcaa7
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Keep Son

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

        Came back here to thank you for this advice. God knows how angry I would have been if I’d shipped him out. Nice one.

  24. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Okay quick survey please reply
    How many Man City/ Man Utd players do you have for this gameweek ?
    Who are they ?
    For the record I don't have any (I'm prepared to wait & see who performs)
    Plus both opponents have had decent starts

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

      Ake and sterling
      Martial

      1. keefy59
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        How many hits ?

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

          None I just made my team missed GW 1

      2. keefy59
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ake interesting but possible short term selection good luck !

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

          Thank you

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

      Shaw.

    3. James VARdy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      0. KDB in next week as one of two free transfers.

      1. keefy59
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Sensible option

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

      Just Bruno is all I'll have unless Martial goes on a mad one

      1. keefy59
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        So much choice in both in defence & attack in both teams that's why I'm prepared to sit this one out & see who performs

    5. Couch Potato
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bruno & Martial
      No City, which is really bugging me

  25. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    GTG or Havertz to HotRod for -4?

    Ryan
    TAA Justin Ayling
    Salah Havertz Soucek Auba(C)
    Werner Adams Martial

    Bench: KWP Mitchell Bissouma

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

    Captain
    Auba?
    Bruno?
    Sterling?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Auba, but Sterling can bang with the best of them??

    2. James VARdy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      There's an argument for each of them being a good pick. I only have Auba of them, and very happy to captain him

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

    Is C. Taylor nailed for GW2?

    I’ve heard in FPL Blackbox something about him being a doubt

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

      This is news to me 🙁 I was hoping he was a set and forget 4.5m for a good while

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

        https://youtu.be/4Ud47cDFIXI

        1:25:00

  28. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Werner > Martial
    ASM > Foden
    Giving Son another week.....

    McCarthy
    Trent, Egan, Robbo
    Auba C, Soucek, Son, Foden
    Vardy, Richarlison, Martial

    Steer, Mitchell, Reed, Burr

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

      Interesting moves and I like the slightly different team and spread of funds.

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        No use following the crowd 🙂

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

    WC Team set. 3-4-3

    Martinez

    Digne Saiss Justin Lewis Mitchell

    Bruno Salah Auba Podence

    DCL Wilson Martial

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

      I like this. Would be better with sterling

    2. Couch Potato
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Very similar to mine, but I just couldn't pass on TAA

  30. Steirish
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Martinez

    Ayling Digne Justin

    Podence KDB Salah Fernandes Rodriguez

    Werner Wilson

    Steer / Saiss / Brewster / Mitchel

    On wildcard but unsure on Podence would you go Harrison over him? If Salah doesnt rise tonight will change to Auba and get him back in GW3