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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 It made sure I was able to avoid overthinking and countless outdated drafts.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. King Kun Ta
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Few questions left on WC before i get my sleep....

    Jimi or Martial?

    James R and this defence or Prodence and a upgraded defence?

    Too many Everton?

    Pickford (Martin)
    Lamptey Justin Gabriel (Saiss Mitchell)
    Salah Bruno Auba (c) JamesR (Bissouma)
    Jimi DCL Bamford

    Ta and GL this week!

    1. MOZIL
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I would rather have Everton defender than goalie

    2. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Martial.
      James R and that defence.
      Don't think there's a problem with owning those Everton players at all. They look a good side so far with good fixtures.

      1. The Son-dance Kid
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Triple everton too much though, surely?

        1. BenDavies
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          Not necessarily depending on the players. Digne, Rodriguez and DCL could be fine.

    3. BigRedRom
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Tough one with martial and jiminez. Martial scored about 170 points last season (adjusted), jimi scored 193. Martial played 600 less minutes though. If they play same minutes, martial prob just worth the extra. I think martial will see less minutes than jimi and is bigger injury risk so I personally would go Jimi

  2. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Is Lamptey nailed?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I would say so.

    2. soumyeah
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Yes

    3. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      One of their best attackers despite being a defender. So yes he is nailed.

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

      Cheers all.

  3. Duffy Dunk
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Would sell Dier or Egan to buy Justin?

    McCarthy Steer
    TAA Tierney Saiss Egan Dier
    Salah Auba ASM Norwood Reed
    Martial Ings DCL

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Wouldn't be actively buying Justin tbh. I own him but I've had him from gw1. Maybe Egan to James?

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        I feel like monitoring James a little more.
        Was looking at Justin based on the comments on Pereira's late October return along with LEI's 3 decent fixtures in the next 4.

        1. BenDavies
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          Could go with Justin then if that extra 0.5 helps with the rest of the team.

      2. bruuuno
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        From gw 1? Which gw is it now again?

      3. bruuuno
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        But regret that comment. There are a lot of better 4.5-5.0 defenders to transfer in as you said

  4. Stinglikeabee
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    A . Kane and Maddoson
    Or
    B . Werner and Willan

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      B

    2. STONEROSES
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      B

  5. Old Bull
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Not seeing Sterling in many teams on here

    1. Disputatious Dissident
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Their loss

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Will bring him in if Agüero is out for long

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Not had a single training session with the team yet I heard

        1. james 101
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          Please verify my comment from another source

    3. FPL_trail_runner
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I have him on my WC. Planned to have him even before Aguero news. He is even more appealing now.

  6. SAUCY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    I know it’s all part of the game but can’t help but think if the players were more specifically priced at the start, e.g not just .0 or .5 players it would help in tackling these early price changes without feeling the need to WC.

    Understand it would be a nightmare to initially price players up at the start granted.

    1. UshFPL
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I agree. Would lead to more variations in teams too I think

    2. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      That would just be completely arbitrary though. 0 and 0.5 gives some clear ranking that users can understand and build a clear team around.

    3. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Unbelievable from fantasy tbh stopping price rises from Manchester players. Literally waste of a wildcard and gw3 wildcarders can bring who they like in from them now

  7. FOO FIGHTER
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Liverpool attack this season is looking very juicy for this season.

    Salah Mane Firmino Minamino Jota

    Can only imagine Origi is on his way out. Pity about Brewster but LFC will buy him back in a couple of years lol.

    And the that midfield with the addition of Thiago.

    Title defence on the cards...

    1. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Great business. Exactly what most of us have been asking for.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Nice thing is that our squad did not need an overhaul and we have not blown buckets of money to strengthen.

        Very good business indeed.

    2. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I would have preferred us to sign Willian or James Rodriguez, but we can't have it all eh 🙂

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Willan is 32 and on a retirement package. Jury still out on Rodriguez.

        1. Alberto Tomba
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          I disagree. Willian was Chelsea's best player last season imo amongst all that youth and he looked a spring chicken last weekend. Auba, Vardy etc proving there's time left yet.

          Rodriguez has hit the ground running. Players pent up like that at top clubs often come out with a bang.

          Look at Milner or Ox for us, quality training group for year and when let off the leash, animals. I expect bale will do well for the same reason.

    3. Derek the Dog
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Jota moving certainly makes Podence and Neto appealing for Wolves

  8. UshFPL
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Give Dele one more week?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      i would sell. too much is going on for a 8m mid

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Spurs just seem to be in a mess at the moment.

    3. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      At 8m he has to go

    4. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Sell. Big grey clouds over him if you believe the press. Don't envy the fella

    5. MOZIL
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Yes i would save

    6. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Yeah, as long as you have a decent sub in case he doesn’t play at all (I kind of expect him to start or be left out entirely)

  9. FPL Daniel
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    For the first time playing the fan team game so please RMT. I don't have a clue about how are things going.

    Ljoris

    VVD Robbo Boly
    Sterling Bruno Bissouma Barnes James
    Richarlison Werner
    bench: Saiss Brewster Mitchel

    0.5m itb planning to bring jimmy for richarlison next gw.

    thoughts?

  10. STONEROSES
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Play Egan or Soucek? Ta

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Egan

    2. MOZIL
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Egan

  11. Alberto Tomba
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    WC as I usually do in GW1 [Bit like losing virginity, I relax after its done and then properly enjoy the game]

    Really like Everton fixtures and form, so tripling up. ManU Vs, and Wolves run from GW3-7 looks incredible.
    As an LFC fan I don't like to put my eggs in the red basket, especially as we're unlikely to replicate last season.

    Is this too heavy up top?:

    Pickford (button)
    AWB Digne Dier Justin (saiss)
    Auba Hamez Willian/Son (podence) (bissouma)
    Martial Vardy Jimenez

    Could downgrade Vardy or Jimenez to DCL and up Hamez to Fernandes, but probably want to see Man U play first.

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Losing my virginity reminds me of my first rugby match. By the end of it my knees were bloody and sore, but at least my dad came.

      1. Alberto Tomba
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        And now you're a football fan

        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          😉

      2. ilikewud
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Jesus lol

      3. Derek the Dog
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        😀

    2. ilikewud
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I really like it, I think a lot of people are sleeping on Vardy. Outside of Man City he has West Ham and Villa at home and Leeds in the next 5.

      1. Alberto Tomba
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Yeah this is my thinking. He seems relaxed and ready to go.

  12. Zladan
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Ings to Martial (-4)?

    Already did Alli to JamesRod.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Probably yeah

    2. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Spurs literally conceded to Plovdiv with their first XI and barely beat them 2-1. If I had Ings I would keep him.

    3. GE
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I have already done Ings -> Martail, considering doing Alli -> JRod 😉

      1. Derek the Dog
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        do it

  13. Twisted Saltergater
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Allow Vinagre to rot on my bench or take a hit for Reece James? Need a defender for GWs 3 and 5.

    1. Zladan
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Take the hit. Once he is 4.4m you lose a whole pool of players you could switch to.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        If he survived the drop, I’d be tempted by a WC next week Sonos be saving 4 points.

    2. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I'm taking a hit I think, although taking a hit for James is more appealing than for Ayling or Lamptey.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Cheers Eddie, it’s such an annoying transfer to have to do.

        1. Eddie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          I blame myself for picking both him and Nketiah. Both i knew were ptobably transfers waiting to happen, just didn't think they'd come so soon.

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 15 Years
            4 years, 3 days ago

            Yeah, it was risky. I really thought Vinagre would play the first game and that would buy me time.

  14. One Man
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Meslier
    Digne, Dier, Ayling, Shaw
    Salah, DeBrunyne, Fernandes, JRod
    DCL, Wilson
    Bench: Steel, Saiss, Bissouma, Davis

    Is this WC team okay ? Thanks for any help in advance.

    1. One Man
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      .

      1. One Man
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        .

        1. Alberto Tomba
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          .

    2. FPL_trail_runner
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Similar to mine (see 2 pages back)

      Main differences are

      Your : Digne, Shaw , Salah, KDB, Fernandes, Wilson

      Mine : Keane, TAA, Auba (Salah next week), Rashford, Jimi

      I dont have 6m worth of confidence in Everton defence. And Shaw may lose his place if the current breaking news is true on Telles, I also just prefer based on states Rash, Sterling over Fernandes (would still go rash even if Bruno was 9.5mil) and KDB.

      Jimi has the fixtures over Wilson, but i also like Wilson.

      1. FPL_trail_runner
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        I have sterling* also ,

      2. One Man
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Interesting. My plan is to start with Wilson and bring in Jiménez after City game. On Auba for this week now thanks.

        Sterling could be a monster this season, I just like DeBrunye more after his consistent season last year. And Bruno, rather than Rash purely because he’s on penalties.

        Thanks for taking the time to post a comprehensive reply.

  15. skodaole2
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Bench one of

    A) Dier (sou)
    B) Soucek (ars)
    C) Targett (SHU)
    D) Pereira (eve)

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      A

    2. MOZIL
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      B

  16. Doctor Evil
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Is 7 transfers WC worthy? Was meant to be 8 before Laporte got flagged.

    I got 78pts but looking to build long term now.

    Team was

    McCarthy / Nyland

    Doherty TAA Egan Justin / Mitchell

    Salah Auba Son Soucek / Biss

    Wilson Werner / Brewster

    Now is

    Meliser* / Steer*

    Digne* Robbo* Saiss* Justin / Mitchell

    Salah Auba Bruno* Klich* / Biss

    Wilson Werner / Brewster

    Auba to KDB next week then Robbo back to TAA

    1. Zimo
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I would think so yes

    2. MOZIL
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Dont need to use WC in my opinion, i would just change Doherty to Digne and Son to Bruno

    3. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I don't think your pre-WC team is bad enough to WC. Your midfield is pretty solid for this week and your defence and attack is serviceable.

    4. ilikewud
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I don’t think you need a WC, seems a bit of a waste on that team.

    5. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      No

  17. Stinglikeabee
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Is Pogba a good pick at 8m? I'm tempted.

    1. Zimo
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      No

    2. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      No

  18. GE
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Alli -> JRod (-4) or play Alli? ( Mitchell or Struijk playing bench)

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Take the hit

    2. Zimo
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Go for it. Alli might not even play

    3. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Yes

    4. GE
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Thanks guys

  19. Eddie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Anyone know why Ayling had 10 fewer starts than Dallas last season? He played 800 minutes less than Dallas but his minutes per goal or assist are superior.

    1. Zimo
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Think he was injured

      1. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        I'll dig a bit deeper, thanks.

      2. Coys96
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        He was

  20. timawflowers
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Salah out for sterling crazy?

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      At this point yes

      1. timawflowers
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Thanks. Would you do
        A - Gabriel and dcl
        B - Watkins and digne

        1. BenDavies
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          B

    2. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Not crazy but wouldn't do it personally

    3. Clintymints
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      yes

      he looked super sharp

  21. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Take a hit here or hold?

    McCarthy (Nyland)
    Dallas Holding TAA (Davies Coady)
    Salah Auba Son ASM (Bissouma)
    Adams Werner Wilson

    Salah to Bruno and upgrade elsewhere. Planning Auba to KDB next week

    1. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Hold

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I would ditch Son first even before thinking of getting rid of Salah.

  22. Coys96
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Ings to Martial done. GTG?

    Pickford
    Trent | Egan | Dallas
    Auba (c) | Barnes | ASM | Doucoure
    Kane | Werner | Martial

    Nyland | M.Pereira | KWP | Vinagre

    1. HNI
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Lovely fwd line. Try getting Salah after chelsea for Auba

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Plan for Vinagre? Leave to rot?

  23. InSaneMan-e
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    For some reason I had bowen in my gw 1 team.
    Would you do Kane+Bowen-->Martial+James for a hit?

    1. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Yes

  24. Scout
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Bruno/ DCL
    Or
    Rashford/ Jimi

    1. Yome
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      2

    2. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      1

  25. HNI
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Guys should I do Recce James to Shaw/Coleman for free? Else if I save FT i will have play either Soucek vs ars or James vs LIV! What to do?

    1. HNI
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      The thing is Recce is good match after this but is he nailed considering Chillwell is not comoetition on RB?

      1. HNI
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        has good matches*

    2. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      No. Save FT

      I'd play James as well

      1. HNI
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Cheers..You think James is nailed for chelsea?

        1. MOZIL
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          not 100% nailed, no point of saving, might as well get it now as Coleman has easier fixtures this week and the coming weeks

    3. MOZIL
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Coleman is a good pick, do it

    4. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Why would you get rid of a defender that has just got 14 points? Baffling. Save the FT and make a decision between Soucek or James starting, both of which are fine starters.

    5. ilikewud
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Ugh

  26. Yome
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Bruno to Rashford on WC feels great, the 1.0 saving is huge!

    1. Scout
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      1m is a good saving but Bruno on pens and free kicks

      1. Yome
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Rash for reclassified as a mid. He will score goals and get more points including +1 for CS.

        1. Zimo
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          Jus so u know 6 of his 17 goals were pens

        2. Scout
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          Bruno will get the + 1 for Cs too. I think Bruno will acore and assist aswell. Suppose it’s just what you think. Difficult decision I’m debating but leaning towards Bruno

    2. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I'm trying to leave 1mil in the bank in case I want to upgrade Rash to Bruno.

      1. Yome
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        I can’t see the appeal of Bruno at this price. Yes pens and FK but Ole tends to play him too much and he was so tired at the end of last season.

        1. Old Bull
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          They have bought cover.

  27. Clintymints
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Lamptey, Lewis or Aiyling?

    Other defs.. Saiss, Justin Taa Mitchell and Gk Martinez

    1. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Ayling

    2. Warby84
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Tough for me it’s between Lamptey and Dallas/Ayling I have gone Dallas

  28. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    That's it keep on selling Alli. Can't wait for the tears on here and juicy points for me.

    1. PrestigeWorldwidewidewide..…
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I really hope ur right as i think ill be keeping him too.

    2. Tempestic
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      U reckon he'll start then? I got him too but I'm less than confident, think I'll hold now tho considering hes already dropped

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        I reckon he starts.

        1. Tempestic
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          I think he'll do great if he does

  29. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Percentage change of Pulisic dropping in price tonight? Currently on -98.1 on FPL statistics!

    1. Coys96
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      How many blades of grass are there are on a football pitch

      1. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        I figure it will be less tham this.

    2. Tempestic
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      nah dont think he will, would like him to tho

  30. Esalman
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    I don't have the money for Fernandes or Rashford, but does anyone fancy Pogba?

    1. Zimo
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Naa. I'd go Greenwood if u wanna go that down.

    2. HNI
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      You better off picking Greenwood than Pogba. Manutd has very strong mid now and dont need Pogba attacking