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The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice for FPL Gameweek 2

Welcome to the Fantasy Football Scout Guide to Gameweek 2, don’t forget the new normal deadline of 11:00 BST – half an hour earlier than last season.

Captain set? Transfers made?

Before delving into the nitty-gritty of the best advice for the next round of matches, we received a welcome reminder this week on how to enjoy FPL.

If you find yourself clicking a little too often on transfers page, Community Member and Mindfulness trainer DomWatts23 explained why:

We get a dopamine hit released in our brain every time we look at our team and remember that we might be rewarded in the future for those players doing well this weekend.

– Dom Watts

Which is of course exactly what we want but, realistically, doesn’t always happen.

Dom’s thoughtful article is full of tips that help put FPL in perspective, and could possibly improve your decision-making process. 

And remember, even the best can have a bad Gameweek, as three-time top-200 finisher Lateriser proved with a below-average 43 points. Well, he wouldn’t be called ‘Late Riser’ if he didn’t start slowly. Reflecting on his pre-season decisions, the Pro Pundit considered:

Being stubborn will not make you a good FPL player. You have to respond to what you see on that television screen.

– Lateriser

It’s an exciting Gameweek with both Manchester clubs returning to action following their opening blank, and let’s not forget Aston Villa and Burnley too. Man United-fan Lateriser is sensing an opportunity to give Anthony Martial (£9.0m) the armband.

Although writing in Captain Sensible, Jan Sienkiewicz identified a weakness on Crystal Palace’s right flank that could be exploited by Marcus Rashford (£9.5m).

Encouragingly for Man United backers, the latest clean sheets odds provided by G-Whizz reveal that the Eagles are the team most likely to concede in Gameweek 2.

However, double-points king Jan notes that the safe captain pick is the popular Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£12.0m):

We can trust Aubameyang, who has been in fantastic goalscoring form over recent months and does have the underlying statistics, as well as penalties, to back it up.

– Jan

Arsenal entertain West Ham this weekend and, reflecting on the Hammers’ home defeat to Newcastle, David struck an ominous tone in the Best Captain video:

It’s quite rare to see a team get – I don’t want to say played off the park – but Newcastle were in full control of that game and I can’t remember the last time I really saw Newcastle be in control of a game and be on the front foot.

– David

One person who no doubt enjoyed that win was Neale. This week, our resident Geordie cast his eye over the statistics from Gameweek 1 in his latest Big Numbers offering. Among the many pearls highlighted was the frailty of the newly-promoted defences:

2.83 expected goals conceded (xGC) by West Bromwich Albion in Gameweek 1, the worst total in the division. In fact, the three newly promoted clubs had the worst xGC tallies in the first round of 2020/21 matches, with Leeds United (2.76) and Fulham (1.97) not far behind.

– Neale

That could be good news for owners of Everton players, with the Baggies visiting Goodison Park in the early kickoff.

The Toffees topped Pro Pundit Andy’s Gameweek 1 take-aways: underestimated following a series of sub-par performances during Project Restart, Andy noted how the arrival of midfield trio Allan (£5.5m), Abdoulaye Doucouré (£5.5m) and James Rodríguez (£7.5m) transformed their attack. 

Calvert-Lewin will get the plaudits for the goal (and what a header it was), but Richarlison (£8.0m) was brilliant. He managed seven shots, with five of them in the box and his non-penalty expected goals (nPxG) was 0.74, not a bad start. He’ll be a hard sell because of the extra £1m he costs over Calvert-Lewin, but he could be a shrewd pick for the next three fixtures.

– Andy on Everton

Although investing heavily in Carlo Ancelotti’s troops might be tricky without a Wildcard, especially with the Manchester clubs back on the menu. Pro Pundit Zophar weighed up the Pros and Cons of making wholesale changes to your squad this early in the season. 

Depending on the make-up of your team, you may want to act fast to take advantage of low-owned players from Manchester City as well capitalising on the appealing fixtures for Everton and Manchester United. Although, typically cautious in nature, Zophar ultimately prefers to wait until he has a little more data to go on and the transfer window is closed.

However, rumour has it that his fellow member of the FPL Wire, BigManBakar, has pushed the button ahead of Gameweek 2. Does this mean he’s sold Salah? His latest Gameweek review suggests he might have:

I would be more tempted to sell Salah however, if I was on a wildcard because that would have meant that I could have upgraded elsewhere easily. And I think that might be a smart strategy, because this is where the concept of VORP (value over replacement player) comes into play and if you are unlikely to captain Salah in the next four (che ARS avl eve) that ploy might be fruitful.

– BigManBakar

If you are looking for further encouragement to play the early Wildcard, Pro Pundit Tom Freeman was on hand with a selection of enticing differentials. Raheem Sterling led the way with nine goals during Project Restart:

Five of his nine double-digit hauls arrived following the resumption, which ensured he outscored teammate Kevin De Bruyne (£11.5m) by 86 FPL points to 73.

– Tom on Raheem Sterling

And a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers is not necessarily such a bad fixture for the Englishman, argues Tom:

Sterling also thrived on his travels – 70% of his league goals arrived during away games, while his 26 big chances in such matches was comfortably more than any other player.

– Tom on Raheem Sterling

The Aston Villa fan also ran the rule over the Villans’ new striker Ollie Watkins (£6.0m):

Amazingly, every single one of [his] 26 goals came from open play and, when you exclude penalties, Watkins scored more league goals than any other player in English football last season.

– Tom on Ollie Watkins

A partnership with Jack Grealish could bear fruit, and Tom suggests the time to invest might be Gameweek 6 when the fixture ticker turns blue for Dean Smith’s men.

This week’s Scoutcast featured former FPL winner and Pro Pundit Simon March. Despite concerns about their defence, one player who caught the eye of the Chelsea fan was Reece James (£5.0):

We saw the goal last night, I watched that back without the crowd noise and just the sound it makes when it leaves his boot – it was like a sonic boom! Just an absolute pile driver of a shot.

– Simon on Reece James

With new signings like Timo Werner (£9.5m) and Kai Havertz (£8.5m) to get on the end of his deliveries, Simon feels that £5.0m could be a steal. And, excluding his goal, Neale pointed out that the 20-year-old could benefit from the bonus points system:

20 baseline bonus points (BBPS) registered by Reece James on Monday night, the joint-highest total in Gameweek 1. Baseline BPS is simply a player’s BPS score with all the appearances, goals, assists and clean sheets stripped away.

– Neale on Reece James

Another defender who posed a goal-threat on the opening weekend was Matt Doherty (£6.0m). Spurs were rightly criticised for their defeat to Everton but the former Wolves player made a couple of encouraging “underlapping” runs into the box: the best resulting in a glorious chance from six yards out that Jordan Pickford (£5.0m) blocked with his legs.

Final Checks

Before making any final decisions ahead of Gameweek 2 be sure to check up on the latest team news and the predicted line-ups.

Pep Guardiola has revealed that Sergio Aguero and Aymeric Laporte will miss out this weekend:

Meanwhile Frank Lampard has confirmed that Timo Werner is fit to face the reigning Champions.

Community Competitions

The Head-to-Head leagues are back! The Gameweek 1 results and tables are currently showing on the main Head-to-Head page.

The fixtures for Gameweek 2 are below:

This is your last opportunity to join The Great and The Good mini-league, the entry code is jxisbl.

And Greyhead is also recruiting for a Community Team to take on the established glitterati. Put your name forward in this Hot Topic if you are interested in taking part.

For an update on all featured FFS Mini-Leagues and Community Competitions, please click here to read the latest round-up.

Finally, Pro Pundit Sam brought us the latest on the Scout Network, a new initiative this season, highlighting both new and established voices in the FPL Community.

Enjoy Gameweek 2 and may your arrows be green!

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  1. Gameweek 2 Captaincy
    Gregor
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    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    All aboard for Aubameyang?

    No arguing with the poll from me this week as the in form Arsenal man takes on a West Ham side that lost comfortably at home to Newcastle last week at the Emirates in the evening kick off.

    There are good fixtures this weekend for Everton, Man United and Leicester too though and backers of their assets will certainly fancy their chances.

    If you wildcarded this week did you go without Aubemeyang and who have you got your eye on instead?

    Who are you captaining this gameweek and why?

    1. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wildcarded, Auba in and captaining him this weekend. I’m hoping he makes me reconsider my planned transfer to Salah next week!

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

      It’s gotta be Auba for everyone surely

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

      Not Auba....

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

        Go on...

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

          😉

    4. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      fancy Rashford but not sure I have the balls over a clear option like Auba and feels a bit early for gambling against the masses!

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

        Yeah, Rashford just coming back from injury too.

    5. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Everton assets probably? Points incoming at both ends of the pitch.

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

      On WC and keeping Auba to captain and then lose for a MCI mid. Feels a bit of a shield captaincy this GW

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

      Hesitant on Auba because of so many regrets last year. He only scored one goal against a horrible Fulham too. Feel more comfortable captaining Salah

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

        Auba tends to do better at home though and a Salah not so good away, tough fixture for him too.

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

          I know but still not confident in captaining him. Felt the same way last week and it worked out. Hopefully will work this week too

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

            Fair enough, Chelsea still have Kepa in goal and a few players missing so Salah will fancy his chances.

    8. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No point capping anyone else.

    9. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Probably Auba. Would love to be different and go for someone else but the other options are Son, Werner and Salah so it's an easy enough choice.

    10. Leonard hatred
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      James Rodriguez.

      Wba are complete crap, palace are better than they're being given credit for, and I can't afford auba.

      Wolves city will be tight imo, and Chelsea Liverpool is normally a lie scoring affair.

      Easy choice.

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

        Seems a fair assessment, though not having Auba this week could hurt. Rodriguez looked great though, looking forward to watching him again.

      2. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I think City are gonna destroy Wolves. They were more open than usual vs SHU. Missing their two starting FBs from last season...

      3. Whats the Huth
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Has to be Richarlison surely

    11. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Tempted by Sterling, Wolves not that good as many think

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

        I've only got Auba to captain him. Soon as he's done with this GW, he's out never to return. The likes of Salah, KDB and Bruno, maybe Werner if he gets going will be enough to share the armband around for the rest of the season.

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

      Anyone capping Richar? His stat better than DCL and West Brom is the highest XGC .

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

        I don’t trust Richarlison with the armband, not yet anyway.

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

          I know Richa is good .. 3 assista right now in 63 mins

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

            Did you do it?

    13. HERECOMETHEBELGIANS!
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ditched Auba for Willian and captaining him. The extra 4 mil does wonders for the rest of the team. Think most of Arsenals good play will go through him too and can see him out-scoring or matching Auba for points this GW.

    14. Party time
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Jamie V

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

          Nice.

    15. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Any Early gw3 WCers considering Jesus?

      Kun out for a month or two and City have good fixtures. We saw at the backend of last season, Jesus started every game for City as well, so rotation not a big factor.

      Thoughts?

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

        Yep, may wildcard and definitely considering Jesus.

        1. Whats the Mata?
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Similar thoughts here. However that might mean no Werner because I don't intend spending a lot on strikers as I think there are better value strikers who are cheap.

          Hoping Pulisic is fit soon.

          What strike force are you considering going with rn?

          I'm on Jim Jesus DCL

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

            Haven’t started tinkering with Jesus teams yet to be honest as I only saw the Aguero news this morning.

            1. Whats the Mata?
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Good luck!

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

                Cheers, you too mate.

          2. Duffy Dunk
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Wondering if Podence can match or at least not be far off Jimenez.
            Ideally would like to own Pulisic but not sure how fit he'll be in just a week from now.
            If no CHE mids inspire, Werner will have to be the one.
            Currently on Martial Ings DCL, thinking of selling Ings next gw.

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

              Love Podence at that price, it was only really Jota being there too that was putting me off.

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

        Foden could be interesting

        1. Whats the Mata?
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah. Monitoring closely. Might even go without KDB/Sterling if Foden looks to be playing in the Dilva 8 position and if I get Jesus.

      3. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Will do, yeah. Sterling also an option, but funds will be tight and Son has essentially chopped half a mil off my budget.

        1. Whats the Mata?
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Funds as you said is a massive issue.

      4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Too early. No games played, little information.

        1. Whats the Mata?
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          That is where you could gain ground by being aggressive.

          Hit the ground running while others wait saying it's too early.

          Everton, Wolves, City have great fixtures from gw3

      5. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yep Jesus for Kane will be one of my transfers for gw3 barring something else messing up my team (injuries etc)

        1. Whats the Mata?
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Looks good if he starts Against Wolves.

      6. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not sure if he's better than Werner or Martial.

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

        Tempted by

        Werner-Martial-Jesus Probably in a 4-3-3 better.

        Had a brief look this morning can get Salah/Bruno with 5.5 with a half decent bench

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

          I meant half decent defence

      8. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I think he's 1m too expensive the way he misses all his chances

        Betting on Werner and Martial to outscore him

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

          Think jury's still out on Jesus vs Werner. All three too much imho

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

      WC team with next 10 fixtures in mind (Man Utd, Everton and Wolves best fixtures). GTG?

      Meslier
      Shaw Coleman Saiss Justin Mitchell
      Salah Auba Willian Podence Bissouma
      Werner Martial DCL

      GW3 - Auba to KDB
      GW4 - Mitchell to Ayling / Dallas / Lamptey

      1. Leonard hatred
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        That's basically the GW2 template, so yeah probably.

        I'm not convinced Shaw is long term (they were interested in another LB apparently, so keep an eye on that) but your other xfers are all sensible too.

      2. Leonard hatred
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not sure about your GK, but you do you.

    17. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Now that Kun is out, should I field Coady? Betting on Jesus wasting chances 😛

    18. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      start Dier or Soucek this week? thanks!

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

        Soucek for me.

        I have to start both :/

      2. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Dire

    19. Laurel and Vardy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Vardy & Ward-Prowse -> Martial & Grealish (-4). Yes or No?

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

        Vardy just rise todag u koe

        1. Laurel and Vardy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Not convinced by him, apart from the pens, City coming next. WP was a massive mistake. Looking long term.

          1. Leonard hatred
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I'm just not seeing vardy as the must-have asset people are saying he is.

            2 pens ffs!

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

        Na.

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

      Are you considering a Manchester United attacking asset this GW?

      Where do you see the value?

      Click on the link below for my matrix illustrating the average FPL Points per Match from the Top 3 2019/20 PPM performers at each 2020/21 Price Point — with added focus on:

      Anthony Martial (5.5), Marcus Rashford (6.4) and Bruno Fernandes (8.4)
      (PPM figures have been adjusted to reflect new player position classification for Rashford and Martial)

      https://twitter.com/legomane_fpl/status/1307222445909323779

      Have you brought in an asset, will you captain them this week?
      Can Bruno Fernandes continue to maintain his incredible points per match returns this season?!
      Can Martial or Rashford exceed their last seasons totals to get close?

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

        No to all
        I want to see them first and then decide

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

        Personally think fixtures are overrated, wait and see for me

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

          Yes, the fixtures aren’t brilliant, but they are ok. If we get post lockdown Utd that shouldn’t matter — then again, they did seem to run out of steam a little at the end..

          https://twitter.com/legomane_fpl/status/1306568019645214722

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

        Martial’s in for me this week, fancy them all to have good seasons but Martial could be the value pick.

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

          Feels like they’ve judged the price spread quite well. Each option is definitely valid, and I’m seeing plenty favouring each.

          Ownership shouldn’t cause too much pain if choosing the wrong one to back — currently 25% Bruno, 18% Martial and 7% Rashford.

    21. Irish Villan 1985
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      How does my WC Team look lads!?

      Martinez

      TAA, Holding, Lascelles, Justin

      Salah, Fernandes, Rodriguez, Auba

      Werner, Watkins

      BENCH: Button, Bissouma, Mitchel, Brewster

      .5M ITB

      Auba to KDB GW3, Rodrigez to Willian GW4 (depending on how James performs)

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

        Why would you do Rodriguez to Willian

        1. Irish Villan 1985
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Purely for Arsenal cover but if James takes off then I'll stick for sure.

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

      Who scores more this week
      A - willian and vardy
      B - salah and bamford

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

        A

      2. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        A

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

        A

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

      Anyone also so tempted by Sterling over KDB, now that Kun is said to be out for longer?

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

        0/

      2. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I want both

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

      Martial or Bruno

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

        who's the 2nd player in each scenario?

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

      Martial Bruno or rashford

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        the one on penalties

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

          Bruno right?

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

        @ home M
        Away B

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

      Have made the Alli to james Rodriguez switch however still have pulisic with 0.4 ITB. Considering going to Greenwood? What do you guys think? Risky....

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

        Do it. Taking a hit to remove an injured player has much less risk involved and is more likely to pay off right away.

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

          Cool thanks very much mate!

    27. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      So when this gameweek starts, the Manchester players ‘transfers in’ will be set to zero for the purposes of price rises, on the basis they were price locked ?

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Makes sense for them to do this, but nobody knows if that's what they will do.

      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Something like that is happening, yes. And Burnley?

        Avoiding the lot, for the moment.

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          and Villa ...

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yep.

    28. G Banger
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Which one do I bench please:

      a) Bavies
      b) JWP
      c) Bissouma

      1. John Nerdelbaum
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Probably Bissouma

      2. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        who is Bavies ?

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

          ben davies

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

        Biss

      4. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        C easily

      5. Big Hands Barry
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Biss

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

        C

      7. G Banger
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks all 🙂

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

      Surely Jesus will be the most nailed City asset with Auguero out long term?

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        ^this

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

        Ster

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

        Although he's nailed, he could be the Firmino of City and points come mostly from KDB and Sterling. I think for 9.5, Jimenez at 8.5 could be the better pick and use the 1.0 elsewhere

      4. Holding Matip
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not true, sterling has played as a striker sometimes

    30. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Any last minute WC changes needed? Plan to do Aubameyang to KDB/Sterling next week..

      Martinez
      Digne Justin Dallas
      Salah Aubameyang(c) Fernandes Soucek
      Martial Wilson DCL

      (Steer Prodence Saiss Mitchell

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

        looks good

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

        Play Podence over Soucek

        1. Hits from the Bong
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Probably should. But think I’ll give Soucek a last chance

      3. Irish Villan 1985
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        No TAA mate?

        1. Hits from the Bong
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Not atm but will probably bring in
          him or Robbo in a few weeks

    31. socho
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If you had to choose between:

      A.Coleman
      B. Keane

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

        B

        i love coleman but not feeling him at the mo

    32. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lots of exciting game weeks coming up. Tons of choices both in terms of direction with premiums and cheaper differentials. Looks to be a very fun season, less chance of template forming

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

        Ye absolutely agree

        I’ve been saying it’s likely to be the most fun season for years - loads and loads of premiums and you can only have 3 or 4 max

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

        yes looks like that way.
        Hate to play in a templated season

        i sense people wildcarding way too early so probably some will end in tears but that's the fun of this game i guess 😀

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

      Morning all! Reckon I’m good to save here or does this lot definitely need a WC in GW3 given Triple ARS and no CHE/MCY/MUN?

      A) Save FT
      B) One week punt and WC GW3

      McCarthy
      Trent, Virgil, Bellerin, Holding
      Salah, Auba(c), Son, ASM
      Vardy, Antonio

      Steer, Mitchell, Bissouma, Davis
      Bank 0.0m, 1FT

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

        i dont think you need WC tbh. a couple of hits will have you sorted

        A, then mini WC -4 or -8 next week

    34. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Aubameyang captain hattrick this week to go with Salah hattrick from GW1?

      I can sense it!

    35. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      With Aguero out for a couple of months, who's considering going for Sterling, instead of KDB?

      Sterling seems to do better on the pitch when Kun is not playing.

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

        Am prob going Sterling now

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Very tempted

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

        I think Mahrez is the fpl key to unlock city assets and preserve funds this season. This could be his season

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

        Jesus for me. Absolutely nailed while Kun is out. 9.5 for a city spearhead is too good to pass up. He's not a good player but gets so many chances he's bound to get points

    36. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Who has the better odds of starting against Wolves?

      Foden or Mahrez?

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

        Prob Foden

    37. VAR United
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Origi is rumoured to be leaving Liverpool... Surly this means Brewster doesn't get his loan away

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

        Brewster was rumored to be sold too not loaned

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

        Likely both go. Jota and Minamino effectively replace and upgrade their spots.

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

        Nothing is sure and beside they probably got Jota and still have Minamino and Ox so they'll be alright without Brewie

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

        Jota is in the mix now though

    38. Sulk
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Any certainties into city defence other than Ederson and Walker for next couple months?

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

        No

      2. The Happy One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I think Laporte as soon as he's fit will be a mainstay

    39. The Happy One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bertrand Traore to Villa confirmed... could he be a fantasy asset?

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

      Hope to get some advice for the following options:

      A) Ings to Richarlison(GW 2); Auba + ASM --> Bruno + James Rod (-4) (GW3)

      B) Hold for GW 2; Auba + ASM -> Rashford + James Rod (GW3)

      C) Hold for GW2; Auba + ASM + Justin -> Rashford + James Rod + Saiss (-4) (GW3)

      Which option?

    41. matukas66
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      justin or ayling to start?

      1. matukas66
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        or kwp or justin

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

      Been a bit of a disaster planning for GW2. Have lost value in two players already and have been forced into a hit. Have settled on a team now! What do you guys think? Feel free to rip it apart.

      Ryan
      Trent, Davies, KWP
      Salah, Auba, James Rodriguez, Greenwood, ASM
      Werner, Mitrovic

      Walton, C Taylor, Mitchell, Davis

    43. Muzzy
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hi guys,

      Pickford
      Digne | Taylor | Justin
      Salah | KDB | Auba | Hendrick
      Richarlison | Mitrovic | Jimenez

      Subs: McCartny, Struijk, Elneny, Mitchell

      Mitrovic, Jimenez to Brewster, Martial?

      1. matukas66
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        dont do anything its good

      2. Leonard hatred
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Brewster move isn't definite yet by any stretch.