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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 It made sure I was able to avoid overthinking and countless outdated drafts.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. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would be a Christmas miracle for Son to not drop tonight. I've still got hope though

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

      Bob Hope or no hope?

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

        Hope Solo, and she’s beating him as I type this

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

    Allready took a hit to get rid of jota unfortunately after his liverpool imminent move.
    Ryan (McCarthy)
    James, TTA, Hector
    Auba (C), Rodriguez, son, Neto (Norwood)
    Vardy, mitrovic, werner

    Gtg?

    Really tempted to go with hames captain...

    1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Did you get in Neto for Jota? Any reason for going for him over Podence?

  3. Aussie Rules
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Dallas a secure started at Leeds? Or is Ayling the better/more attacking option?

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

      They'll probably both start but I prefer Ayling

    2. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ayling's captain. So expected to be safe.

      1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Liam Cooper is captain. Costa was stopping Ayling getting way up the line last week but they'll play with much more freedom tomorrow. Should be 3-1

        1. Hospital Pass
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks. Heard Ayling was Captain elsewhere but you clearly know! Useful.

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

    I can't decide
    Son and Pulsic (-4) to ............................
    a-Bruno and Barnes/Grealish
    b-Sterling and Podence
    c-Bruno and Podence
    d-KDB and Podence
    e-Hamez and Rashford

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

      any except E

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

      No need to take a hit imo. Just get rid of Puli and hold Son for this week at least

  5. InSaneMan-e
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bit of a repost. For some reason i chose bowen for gw1
    Would you do Kane +Bowen--> martial+James for -4?

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

      Probably (bit of a reply).

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

    Maddison, James Rodriguez or Alli to buy?

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

    More likely to drop Kai or Son?

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

      In price...

  8. Drogba Legend
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Can’t decide what to do.

    McCarthy
    TAA - Justin - Holding - Davies
    Salah - Auba - Son - ASM
    Werner - Ings

    Nyland - Bissouma - Davis - Mitchell

    A) Save FT
    B) Ings > Martial or Laca
    C) Ings > DCL
    D) Son > Rash
    E) Ings + Son > DCL and Bruno (-4)
    F) Ings + Son > Vardy + Willian (-4)
    G) Davies > Shaw

    Cheers!

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

      A

      1. Drogba Legend
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B to follow the crowd, A if you're a patient player and D if you like a punt.

      1. Hospital Pass
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        This for me. Shrewd.

  9. Phil's Stamps
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Have double Liv defence, but tempted by the Digne bandwagon as have no Everton and no plans to get in any of their attackers at the mo. I keep reading that it is good to be aggressive with your transfers early on, which also helps to build team value. The spare cash would enable a second 12 mil mid. With that in mind:

    A) Robbo or TAA to Digne (-4)
    B) Hold.

    Cheers for any input.

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

      Big B

      1. Phil's Stamps
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        thanks

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

      Yep, B!

      1. Phil's Stamps
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        thank you m'lord.

  10. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Just my 2 cents: United assets are higher priority to get in than City. Reasons:

    1) United have better fixtures for the next 2
    2) Bruno, like KDB, is set to rise but with KDB you might even have the better option in Sterling in Aguero's absence
    3) That 1m extra can protect you from being priced out of some moves. If you plan to bank your GW2 transfer, then I think it's good to have some money for making a double change in GW4

    1. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      This x10. But I have a feeling after Utd's good fixtures that losing Fernandes and doubling up with Sterling and KDB in midfield will be the way to go.

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

      As someone who didnt get KDB for the whole of last season, 1) is really a non-factor and that sort of thinking regarding city/pool assets can cause a lot of pain

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

      Do you actually think they will get more pts than City assets?

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

      This week, yeah. After, nah. If I knew who was nailed, I trust Man City a lot more than United. With Aguero out, you kind of know who's going to play.

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

        Totally agree to this

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

      I'm a United fan and I can say that after Palace, we have a line of tricky fixtures! For me City assets are a bigger priority than United after this gameweek!

  11. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    If u want different C who would be ?
    A - Martial
    B- Rodríguez

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

      A

    2. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    4. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

    Sterling+Jiminez
    Or
    Rash + Kane
    ?
    Thanks

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

      Or
      Bruno + 9.5 FWD Werner maybe

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

      A 100%

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

        For next two weeks only? Still A?

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

          All season

    3. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Too early for Rash & Kane yet, see what difference Bale makes.

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

      A is a thing of great beauty.

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

        Yea but next two for spurs southampton and Newcastle last chance for Kane maybe?

    5. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      For me, it's feeling ludicrous that Jiminez and Ings are the same price. so A, but I prefer KDB+Ings. KDB's one of the best players in the world, driven, and could improve on last season.

      1. Hospital Pass
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        *KDB + Jimenez.

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

        Torn between him and sterling that's another problem in option A !

        1. Hospital Pass
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It's a proper dilemma. I favour KDB, but I think he can improve (!), whereas I think Sterling will remain benched/explosive but inconsistent.

  13. Pickle juice
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Help .....would you take any hits to change this team :

    McCarthy steer
    Holding Taa Justin shaw Mitchell
    Salah auba(c) James ASM son
    Werner Mitro Brewster

    Appreciate your help

    1. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not a hit this week - both 4-4-2 and 3-5-2 are options.

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

    Sterling against Traore will be something to watch!
    Duck vs. Tank

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

    Whose more likely to drop in price, son or Pulisic?

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Who knows with so many wildcards being played

  16. aleksaa2
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would you get rid of Ben Davies to Digne for -4?

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

      no

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

      I would press the button personally

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

    Telles stats as LB last season in Portugal is fantastic, 11 G 8 A in 31 games. Hope he signs for ManU

    1. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, but I think he scored 8 from the penalty spot. He could be a value down the line.

    2. dark91
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Telles is a great player and would be great to see him in the PL

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

    start one

    Saiss or C. Talyor ?

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

      Saiss

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

    WC finally settled 🙂

    Martinez Button
    TAA VVD Castagne (Mitchel Johnson)
    Salah Bruno Willian Klich (Biss)
    Vardy(C) Wilson Watkins

    Will have cash to do Willian to Pulisic for GW3.

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

      I went similar without Aubameyang and then bricked it.. Nice balanced team, I would go L.Digne over VVD personally..

      What do you think of mine below?

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

        I am going double Pool defence with Tiago joing the ranks in midfield 😉

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

      Good for this week, but think you’ll be in trouble by GW 5.

      No city or Everton, double Liverpool defence is meh for next few but will come good in the longer run (id prefer another premium defence next 3-4).

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

      Get Ferguson instead of Johnson. Better chances of starting once fit. Also plays in a better defence with better fixtures coming soon!

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

        Also Robbo & Saiss instead of VVD & Castagne

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

          Personally I think a Digne with his next 3 is a no brainer

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

            Well you're right. My defence is TAA Robbo and I'm getting Digne this week!

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

      Upchasing or last week's points chasing, Foo?

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

    Thoughts?
    Gtg?

    Martinez
    Trent Digne Saiss/Shaw Dallas (Mitch)
    Salah Aubameyang Podence Rodriguez (Biss)
    Werner Martial (Brewster)

    On WC Saiss or Shaw??

    1. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saiss imo, this GW is bad, but next 4 or 5 are great.

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

        This is what I thought

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

      Prefer this to above one. I assume Aubameyang to a city mid?

      I’ll want Salah in gw 4 or 6, but if on wc I think a city or united mid probably returns more in next few.

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

        I think I may go sterling..

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

    Trossard or Foden?

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

      Trossard

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

      Same question:-)

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

      Foden 100%

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

      Foden

    5. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Foden.

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

      Find 0.5 for Grealish

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

    Puli to Rodríguez for free
    Ings to Martial for free
    Both for -4

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

      C

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

      Both

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

        Ah interesting. You think -4 will be paid off in the next 3-4 weeks?
        Price drops also important

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

      Both

    4. Hospital Pass
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I've done both. A) is essential, Puli's out and at least off the pace for a while.

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

        Concensus for both!
        Ok cheers
        Aiming to wildcard in about 4 weeks, which will give me a good guide in the meantime

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

    I am not in the best of shapes and on top of that I have Diogo Jota who just moved to pool :-/. I already made my transfer from Sonny to Rashy, any suggestions of a 6.5 or less worth a hit? Foden comes to mind, anyone else?

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

      Is it confirmed yet?

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

      Doucore 5.5 created 4 chances and should out perform his price tag. Otherwise Trossard who doesnt have the best short term fixtures and Podence who has good fixtures with Wolves.

  24. storr84
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Chaps & Chapesses, comments, please.

    McCarthy

    Holding Justin TAA Egan
    Auba Salah ASM Son
    Werner Wilson

    Steer, Mitchell, Bissouma, Brewster

    1 FT but ready to take a -4 / 2.5 itb

    A - Son & Werner > Bruno & DCL
    B - Son & Werner > Bruno & Martial
    C - Son & Werner > Rodriguez & DCL
    D - ^^ > Sterling & Martial
    E - ^^ > Rashford & Jesus
    F - Save FT
    G - Something even better

  25. dark91
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    The Aguero out news means
    Kane --> Jesus will be done with ease if Kane blanks this week

  26. InSaneMan-e
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which of these combos you prefer?
    A) Rashford+DCL
    B. James+Martial

    1. storr84
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Trying to decide the same

      B?

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

    Got for Rashford or Rodríguez? Would be 1m or 3m ITB for next week

  28. nonprophet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else not able to get to the members area features. Just had to drop a f bomb in my last comment so it gets reviewed. Been 24 hours and I can't access any members features or team predicted line ups.. this sucks

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Check email

  29. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    When do player prices change?

    1. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      3am

  30. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thiago favourite to win PFA player of the year award. Agree.

    Best midfielder in the league.

    1. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nope. Takes a while to settle.
      Id not even put him in my top 5 to win PFA this season

    2. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      And there it is

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

      KDB

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Good lad.

        City without him 98 points

        City with him 20 points less than Liverpool.

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

          Liverpool with Thiago 20 points less than City?

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

      Different positions but KDB is best mid in league

    5. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sorry.

      Best player in the league*

      My bad

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

      Can he be good fpl asset?

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Doubt it.

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

      Fantastic player- in KDB class. May not be a great FPL player

    8. Coolbean
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      KDB’s the best midfielder in the world, and no one would even consider Thiago in the top 10 or even 20 prior to signing for Liverpool...