Scout Notes

The best Everton players to sign as Calvert-Lewin posts big FPL points haul

Everton 5-2 West Brom

  • Goals: Dominic Calvert-Lewin x3 (£7.1m), James Rodríguez (£7.5m), Michael Keane (£5.0m) | Grady Diangana (£5.5m), Matheus Pereira (£6.0m)
  • Assists: Richarlison x3 (£8.0m), Rodriguez | M Pereira
  • Red cards: Kieran Gibbs (£4.5m)
  • Bonus Points: Calvert-Lewin x3, Rodríguez x2, Richarlison x1

Fantasy Premier League managers who jumped onto the Everton bandwagon early were richly rewarded with a goalfest at Goodison Park.

But it was largely only those who invested in the attacking assets who enjoyed watching a 5-2 win over West Bromwich Albion, which featured some clinical finishing, as well as questionable defending from both sides.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.1m) was the match’s top-scoring player, registering his first career hat-trick and taking his goal-tally for the season to four in two matches.

The Englishman appears to have finally picked up where he left off pre-lockdown. After a disappointing run of performances during Project Restart, Calvert-Lewin has put in two shot-laden displays reminiscent of Carlo Ancelotti’s early days at Everton.

“(Ancelotti) is on me every day for one-touch finishes and being in the right area of the pitch to find the back of the net. It’s nice that what we’re working on in training is coming off in matches.” – Dominic Calvert-Lewin

The mid-priced forward stalked the six-yard box like a true poacher all afternoon, getting just rewards for his presence in that area of the pitch.

The first goal came as Calvert-Lewin pounced on a loose ball after a defensive header, back-heeling it over the line. Then he slid in at the back-post to help Richarlison‘s (£8.0m) effort from a tight angle into the net. And he leapt highest to connect with a James Rodríguez (£7.5m) cross just after the hour-mark, turning it in with his back.

It could have been an even more memorable afternoon for Calvert-Lewin, as he missed an easy chance in the early exchanges, nodding a Rodríguez corner wide at the far post.

There will be those that point to Kieran Gibbs‘ (£4.5m) red card in first-half stoppage time as a key reason for Everton’s domination of this fixture and Calvert-Lewin’s 17-point haul. However, it must be said that West Bromwich Albion were guilty of poor defending across the entire fixture, not just after going down to 10 men. At the very least, that is good news for Chelsea attackers in Gameweek 3, while Southampton host the Baggies in Gameweek 4.

When Calvert-Lewin was showing this kind of form at the start of the calendar year, he was close to becoming fixture-proof, so considering the appealing nature of the upcoming fixtures, there is sure to be more to come.

Calvert-Lewin faces Crystal Palace (away), Brighton (home), Liverpool (home) and Southampton (away) between now and Gameweek 6, fixtures which are sure to encourage investment.

Fantasy managers may want to keep an eye on Ancelotti’s subsequent press conferences in the next week though, just to be safe. With the game tied up at 5-2, Calvert-Lewin was replaced by Alex Iwobi (£6.0m) in the 71st minute and sat down with an ice-pack on his hamstring. The player himself did report that all was fine after the full-time whistle, while his manager did not touch on the subject.

“Yeah absolutely, my hamstring’s fine.” – Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Calvert-Lewin’s 17-point haul is likely to overshadow impressive performances elsewhere in Everton team, which Fantasy managers should certainly make themselves aware of.

Despite not getting onto the scoresheet for the second match in a row, Richarlison was dangerous once again, his role in the Everton front-line yielding three assists. That made for a Gameweek 2 score of 12 points, just five short of Calvert-Lewin’s total.

The first assist came as he teed up Rodríguez on the stroke of half-time, it was his saved shot that was turned home on the rebound by Michael Keane (£5.0m) after the interval and Calvert-Lewin turned in his wide-angled shot just after the hour-mark.

Considering the price difference between Everton’s two FPL forwards, Richarlison is likely to be the least popular of the two for any Fantasy managers chasing the best avenue for investment. But with Richarlison’s constant threat, and appealing fixtures, his 11.2% ownership will be more than happy to hold.

However, there will be significantly more attention on Rodríguez, whose midfield classification could be enough to tempt Fantasy managers to pay a little bit extra for his services in comparison to Calvert-Lewin.

The Colombian international was equally as impressive against West Bromwich Albion as in his Premier League debut at Spurs, although against more favourable opposition, he was able to get on the ball much closer to the penalty area.

Furthermore, Rodríguez confirmed on Saturday that he will be giving Lucas Digne (£6.1m) a run for his money in terms of set piece responsibilities, as he finished the game joint-top for corners (five).

As a result, Rodríguez came away with a goal and an assist, making for a 12-point haul. Like was the case with Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin, it could have been an even bigger haul for the midfielder, as he was denied two more assists by his team-mates. It was Rodríguez’s corner that Calvert-Lewin put wide early on, while he might have got an assist for a Richarlison goal in the second half, had Calvert-Lewin not helped it over the line at the last.

Rodríguez’s presence in the team, both in terms of threat and creativity, is not only enough to justify considering him for Fantasy inclusion, but it is clear the likes of Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin are benefiting from playing alongside the former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder. In their first three matches in all competitions this season, Everton have totalled 64 shots on goal, an average of 21.3 per game.

“Dominic Calvert-Lewin started really well. Today he was the top scorer but Richarlison did really well and had a lot of opportunities. He had support from James, who is doing really well in this period. He has a fantastic desire to play and he loves to play with us.” – Carlo Ancelotti.

“As a centre-forward it’s nice to have (Rodríguez) when you think about the level he’s played at.” – Dominic Calvert-Lewin

However, while Fantasy managers had plenty to fawn over in terms of Everton’s attacking credentials, Ancelotti’s defence largely failed to live up to expectations set by last week’s win over Spurs.

While Allan (£5.5m) has added so much needed bite to Everton’s midfield, and Abdoulaye Doucouré (£5.5m) had a good afternoon in terms of mopping up loose balls in midfield, neither one could legislate for the errors that led to West Bromwich Albion scoring twice at Goodison Park.

Jordan Pickford‘s (£5.0m) distribution was poor, which set the tone among Everton’s defence in terms of giving the ball away. When West Bromwich Albion won possession high up the pitch in the 10th minute, Yerry Mina (£5.5m) allowed Grady Diangana (£5.5m) too much space and time to fire in the opening goal. 

Shortly afterwards, West Brom caught Everton napping at the back once again, Jake Livermore (£5.0m) left unmarked to rattle Pickford’s right-hand post.

While the Baggies were able to add a second goal via a Matheus Pereira  (£6.0m) free-kick in the second half, the sending off certainly eased the pressure on Everton’s defence, so it will be interesting to see how Ancelotti and their players respond for the trip to Crystal Palace. They also face Liverpool in Gameweek 5…

“The result doesn’t reflect what really happened on the pitch. In the first half, they (West Brom) were better but we had a good reaction to their goal and the game was easier in the second half. We have to be better at the back but I have seen more ambition, motivation and focus (in the new season) and we have to pay attention as every game can be difficult. I am happy with a great result but if you look a performance, there are lot of points in which we we can do better. We were without balance at the beginning but after two games it’s normal that everything is not perfect” – Carlo Ancelotti

Everton’s defensive issues ensured a frustrating afternoon for those invested in Digne, who picked up more than 300,000 new owners for Gameweek 2. As he conceded two goals and did not manage an attacking return, the Frenchman followed up last week’s 12-pointer with a round score of just one.

That said, there was still plenty to admire in Digne’s performance, with enough indicators of his Fantasy potential this season.

The Frenchman was a constant thorn in West Brom’s side, the most targetted player of any pass from Rodríguez on Saturday afternoon. As a result, Digne was heavily involved in Everton’s attacking play down the left-hand side and high up the pitch. While the Colombian is likely to reduce Digne’s set piece appeal compared to last season, the left-back remains involved. In fact, he crashed Sam Johnstone‘s (£4.5m) crossbar with a venomous direct free-kick around the hour-mark. Further big hauls are almost certainly around the corner…

Everton XI (4-3-3): Pickford; Digne, Mina, Keane, Coleman; Doucouré (Sigurdsson 65′), Allan, Gomes; Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin (Iwobi 71′), Rodríguez (Kean 78′).

West Bromwich Albion XI (5-4-1): Johnstone; Gibbs, O’Shea, Bartley, Ajayi, Furlong; Diangana (Edwards 71′), Sawyers (Field 75′), Livermore, M Pereira (M Phillips 71′); C Robinson.

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

    Any suggestions on this WC team?

    McCarthy
    Digne James Saiss
    Salah KDB JRodriguez Zaha
    Werner DCL Jimenez

    (Button, Mitchell, Anguissa, Justin)

    No Liverpool defenders is an obvious issue but plan to get one in after 2 GWs by downgrading one of Zaha, Rodriguez or Werner depending on performance.

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You have the same three starting defenders and forward line that I have currently on my WC team so I do like that...actually it's freakishly similar as I've Mo, Kev and JRod also. The difference being I've gone with Pope & Kilch over your McCarthy & Zaha in starting XI...GL!

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

        Thanks GL to you too!

        I'm just a big fan of Zaha when playing forward, that's why I went with him but Klich should do well too and Pope is a definite upgrade over McCarthy.

  2. Chung8
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bamford or Mitro?

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

      Mitro for me. Better fixtures.

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

        Also Bamford is getting 60-70 min a game while Mitrovic is likely to play the full game most of the time.

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

          Bamford for me - will get lots of chances created for him whereas Mitro's on his own.

  3. Gatekeeper22
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Lindelof is a cheat, there's no place for such disrespect of the rules. If he didn't want to handball it he should have used his head.

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      yawn

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

    Bottomed
    On wc

    Mccharty 4.0
    James Mitchell Justin kwp Lewis
    Salah Kdb Bruno JamRod bissou
    Werner dcl Bamford

    Ideas? Downgrade Bruno and get Taa and another upgrade?

    Can get
    Mccarthy 4.0
    James Mitchell Justin Taa saiss
    Podenc Kdb Bruno JamRod salah
    Werner dcl brewster

    Thoughts?

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

      Anyone?

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

      Looks too complicated. Give us some options or something.

    3. C0YS
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Downgrade Bruno, get TAA

  5. jia you
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Liking my wildcard and have decided on Salah rather than Trent & Robbo defensive double up...feel there won't be so many CS this season.
    Reece James and Klich look the only real punts...the later has pens though and I feel that James should get his fair share of game time.
    I honestly hadn't considered adding a MUN asset even before that Palace disaster...that result though and the overall performance in particular sadly cemented my decision!

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

      Liverpool didn't keep many CS beginning of last season either. Many argue that it was due to Alisson's injury but actually Liverpool were giving away so many chances and Adrian had a quite good performance (which obviously didn't continue vs Atletico in CL).

      So they might get tighter again but in my opinion, it will take a while.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        yeah seen and commented on your WC team above mate....I feel comfortable going without a LIV defender for the next few GWs at least

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

      I started with my Big Red defence and quickly abandoned it on my WC. It's not just Liverpool - it really does look like rule-changes will result in more pens and fewer clean sheets. More pens screams Salah. It also makes Klich less of a punt, so I'd say you're very much on the right lines.
      I was jammy enough to have RJames for his first goal, but ditched him in my WC to go cheap (Saiss my only 5m in my back 7); I'm also concerned that he'll be rotated when Chilwell and Azpi are available.
      I have Bruno but am looking at a 2FT to get Salah for him long-term. That will leave me United free.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, we're on the same wavelength...I was surprised how quickly I set up my WC...I know it's only 2 weeks of data and it could fall flat but I'm quietly confident! Totally agree on the rule change and also a gut feeling that CS will be far less this season than in previous ones...Cheer mate!

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

          Was you initial plan GW3 WC?

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            pretty much the plan mate as I had the Arsenal triple up and bench boosted in GW1

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

          Our midfield will end up predictably similar too - JamRod, KDB. I regrettably went with Bruno and will have to wait 2 weeks to dump him for Salah, so you'll have a head-start there.

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I've been a huge Salahless advocate in previous seasons but how he impressed me in GW1...I just can't go without knowing that he could be better than ever this season (I tend to trust my eye test)

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

              Same here, wc to get salah back

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

    Micheal Keane the best 5.0 replacement for Davies? Can see him get a few more goals with the quality of Digne and Hames

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

      Good choice, but better at Wolves, I'd say.

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

      Saiss maybe

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

      Is Saiss still 5? Would prefer a Wolves defender or Reece over Everton

    4. KUN+10
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Whats wrong with Davies?

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

        They signed a new LB

    5. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks all, Wolves do look great especially for the next 5 games

  7. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Used WC to get Bruno, what should I do now

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

      Sit back and enjoy penalties from next week...

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

        😀

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

      Suck it up for now - three easy games ahead. Plan a 2FT in due course.

  8. Chung8
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    WC team
    Nyland Mcarthy
    Mitchell, TAA, Saiss, Dallas, 4.0
    Salah, KDB, Zaha,Jrod, Pereira
    Werner,DCL, Bamford

    What do you think? All out attack and get price rises

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

      Would get Jiminez by downgrading TAA

      1. Chung8
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Jiminez for DCL?

    2. George James
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice but need Wolves attack with those fixtures

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

    Don't spunk WC guys ... Stay Calm ....

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

      Bit late for me - I hit the iceberg a week ago!
      (To be fair, my pre-WC team would have sunk).

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

        Hopefully you like your team now then 🙂

        I'm having a bad GW. Only thing i should have and don't have is Everton. Not bothered though. At least atm.

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

      There is a case for using it i think. Wolves fixture turn, city players, everton, getting rid of Davies, Vinagre,...

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

        GL then

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

          I not on WC hahah but thanks anyway

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

            I'm going to stick on No Everton at least atm 😀
            Let's see

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

              Good. Wasting a FT or hit to get them now doesn't fit well with me.
              ( I had James from GW1)
              But who knows this maybe the real deal Everton and we are wrong

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

                I think at least next 3 GW's is no issues.
                Palace Brighton & Pool.

                No point in chasing points scored this GW i guess. I'm rather getting Werner IN and going to © him.

            2. Make United Great Again
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Don’t be stubborn

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

                That's the point yes. I'll let these next 3 fixtures go by and watch them play. Will snap up DCL or James if they are really IN for a great season.

                Palace Brighton Pool aren't easy games IMO

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

      The urge is real 😉

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

        Ha Ha
        Yes. A bad GW & WC in hand 😉

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

      In my first season i hit wc in gw3, almost got into top 10k but finished 15k. 2 game weeks is good enough to make a good judgement.

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

        Hitting a WC after a disastrous GW just to chase last GW's players hurted me previously.
        So just a thought

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

          If I'd gone for last week's players I'd have got DCL rather than spend more on Richarl with his underlyings! No, I shifted from a heavy to a super-cheap defence, and corrected my mis-placed faith in Frank telling us Pulisic was ready and the myth of Mou's second-season syndrome. I kept the faith with Wolves and added Toffees due to incoming fixtures. My only real regret is hanging onto my Leeds defence (cheap enough to bench though).

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

            Nice 🙂

            Good that you cought Everton points. I'm not sure about leeds defense as they seem naive about gameplan.

            Can't see them keeping many CS if they keep playing so open. It's fun watching them though 🙂

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

              I think it takes Bielsa a long time to thoroughly drill his teams, and replacing White with Koch is causing problems. The lad will get it in time, so I'll stick with Meslier as 2nd keeper and Ayling for now.

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

                Meslier looks like a Kepe 😀

                Let's in soft goals ha ha.

                Ayling is electric !

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

                  I had a superb secret rotation system with him and McCarthy. Macca might get a couple of extra games while the Frenchie sorts himself out.

    5. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Too late. Hit the button this morning 😀

      A lot of new options have opened up with fixture turns so I think it's a good opportunity to use it, particularly if you're sitting at 4.5m like me. Haha

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

        I'm at 680k and going outside of 1m.
        OR at so early shouldn't bother you 🙂

        If you have 5/6 changes, fine. No coming back 😉

        1. fish&chips
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yes, OR is not a big deal but my team had fires all over the place so seemed like the right time. Let's see!!

  10. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I know that Zaha is a trap...

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

      Maybe. Maybe not.

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

      Think he offers good value, up front and Eze to offer more creativity

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

      Doesn't look like it - I got him in. If I'm wrong, Grealish, Beeky and Foden are waiting.

  11. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hello Dz friends. How is the gameweek looking till now? What do you need from today's games?

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

      Hey, good to see you again dreams. Long time. Hope all good at your end?
      James Klich Mitrovic Auba (c)
      Cant complain really

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

        All good here. Thanks Urchin. Your score's looking good till now.

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

      Arrow is green, hoping for a payback from Kane and LIV defense today.

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

        Same

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

        Haha. Same here. A Vvd double would be awesome with a cleansheet.

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

      Is there a DZ league?

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

        Don't know. Should create one.

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

      Hello !
      Pool CS
      Wilson Goals
      Vardy Fail 😀

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

        I would not mind the Vardy fail as long as Barnes does something. Pool clean sheet desperately needed.

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

          Vardy fail is personal.
          I ignored him and kept Martial from start. Can't take another haul 🙂

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

    On wc

    Bruno + kwp + bissou + Bamford

    Or

    Greenwood + Taa + Podence + brewster

    Or ditch United entirely?

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

      Ditch United

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

        What do you recommend in the 7.5 - 8 range. Already have jrod

        (budget is 7.9 but fan manage the 0.1)

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

          Zaha

    2. FPL ElasticO
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm also undecided what to do with Utd.... I think we rushed too early to get them, should have wait..... Utd assets ruined my team structure..... & my future transfer plans.....

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

        Absolute disaster for me.

        -4 to get Bruno and Awb, losing Taa along the way.

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

      Ditch United already. At least the defence for now.

  13. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who to replace Auba??

    A. KDB
    B. Sterling
    C. James & upgrade Davis to DCL
    D. Any other options

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

      Geet James irrespective. But also find a way to get KDB.

      1. FPL ElasticO
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Then I will have to downgrade Rashford after just one week.....

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

          I'd do it. (did it with Bruno)

  14. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What to do with Man Utd players in our teams??

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

      Hold for couple of games and reassess after that

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

      I hope they get relegated. By far they played worse than wba leeds fulham.

      1. FPL ElasticO
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah.... awful defence..... & they are chasing Sancho.... should try to sought out the defensive play first.....

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

          The challenge is they cant buy if they cant sell

          Even they get sancho they will likely be the same

          Ole is clueless

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

      Depends who they are. I reckon the attack will click soon enough, but the defence is poor. you'd want shot of your Shaws and AWBs and suchlike.

      1. FPL ElasticO
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        currently on Rashford.... I'm also thinking of hold for 2 GWs....

  15. djskope
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Woke up in panic at 4:04 am!
    Looked at phone.. Auba to James transfer was in place but not confirmed.

    "Scrivens!", I thought, "I have missed the price rises and effectively wasted 0.5!"

    But James didn't rise!

    Should I go for it now?? Selling Auba feels a bit cray cray, bute has not so great fixtures until Villa in GW8 and is coming off the back of an unimpressive performance.

    This would leave me a huge 5.0 ITB and allow me to upgrade many spots and bring in potential price risers / haulers for the next few game weeks..

    Or should I just go back to sleep 😉

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

      Go back to sleep, more than 20hrs left for price changes

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

      12m for a midfielder?

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Watch the games today then decide.

    4. djskope
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I mean, lose the slightly overpriced Auba in exchange for the freedom 2 bring in any multiples of James EVE, zaha, Chelsea assets, wolf assets, Burnley def etc for the next few gameweeks and then get him back in later

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

        You definitely want to lose Auba, but see which Liverpool or City asset is the best replacement first.

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

          Actually, I am seriously thinking of skipping Liverpool and Man city assets right now. There is so much value to be had elsewhere, basing my season strategy on huge team value and grabbing the nailed and performing big hitters in the New year.

          I would probably focus on getting in multiple CHE, WOL and EVE assets over the next couple of gameweeks

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

        Yes certainly will watch the games today first. Was just after a feel on whether even considering transferring him out was daft.

        It seems to be that, so far, not so many are against this radical policy...

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

    Zaha or James? Already getting DCL

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

      Zaha

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

      Try both

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

      Can't decide either. If Zaha has pens it might swing it.

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Milivojevic

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

          Not starting

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

            Injured. Should be fit soon

  17. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bale at 8 mil would be tasty

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      and unlikely

      1. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        What's he worth then ?

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

          Upwards of 9 most likely. Even 10.

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

          Naff all until he gets fit. Might be some time.

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

          7.5m
          Par with James.

          Will be 2m expensive though

  18. MFPL
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hey all, any suggestions? Currently on a -4 and not sure whether to WC.

    Johnstone
    TAA Robertson KWP
    Salah KDB Rodriguez ASM
    Werner DCL Mitrovic

    Button Justin Bissouma Mitchell

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

      Keep I say.

      Who are you targeting with the wc?

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

        I’d be targeting Jimenez and Saiss specifically.

        However I’d replace Johnstone, KWP and ASM too. Potentially Werner depending how he goes against Liverpool.

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

      Your mid and fwd line are fine, I'd hold and swap your defence gradually

  19. PepSala
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How is this WC looking

    Button McCarthy
    TAA Saiss James Taylor Mitchell
    Salah KDB Zaha Podence Biss
    Werner Jimenez Mitro

    Mitro could be Calvert Lewin
    James could be Gabriel
    Taylor could be Lamptey

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I have a similar WC.

      Have Guaita, Justin, Hamez, DCL over McC, Taylor, Zaha, Mitro.

    2. FPL ElasticO
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      First of all I will hold WC for now....
      On WC I would consider James for Zaha

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

    How many of u hames owner fuming when we saw Digne took that direct freekick from hames foul.

    Should have been hames to take!

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

      Greedy 😛

      Tbh he almost scored it.

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

        Hames scored many those b4

        🙁

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

          He should be at fault then for allowing Digne to take it. I think they'll continue to share set plays as both have some left legs 🙂

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would have settled for the assist

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

        Lol ;p

  21. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone considering any Leeds player??

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

      Klich maybe

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

        It's the only team I've seen play 0-8-2

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

      Got Klich GW1 😉

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

      None as of now

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

      Bamford when I wildcard.

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Rodrigo not concern you?

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

          He was sub at half time. May be not an issue for now.

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

          It does. But he has not done anything to suggest he would not be picked. I will wait till I have more idea about them.

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

      I've got 3, slightly regrettably!

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

        Are you a Leeds fan by any means?

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

          No, I'm a fan of getting cheap star players before anyone notices them. Klich worked out, Ayling and Meslier will in time.... maybe. I mean, a 4.5 wingback as attacking as Trent - that was the idea anyway.

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

            Yeah. Too soon to pass judgements. Hopefully it works out for you.

        2. FPL ElasticO
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          No

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

      I have Harrison 😀
      Should have gone Klich. But like what i saw for Harrison too.

      Bamford is also a good option no matter how much abuse he gets here. I should have ignored all here and gone with him. Lack of knowledge about championship costed me i guess. Gone with Johnstone as GK too. Now i see WBA are sh t 😀

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

        And people here say Rodrigo will replace Bamford lol

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

        Costa looked decent too.

  22. daniel03228
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Saiss + Zaha + Brewster

    or

    Lamptey + Podence + DCL?

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

      SZB

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

    Klich is a season keeper, the way Leeds play we should expect more pens?

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

      I expect them to concede more penalties than get them.

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

        If they Defend so naively yeah.

        Norwood essential 😀

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

      I'm also thinking same 😮
      Will be a sideways move for me though as i have Harrison. One for WC i guess

  24. CaTriEm
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A lot of people transferring out Auba for KDB but I'm leaning towards Sterling. 5% ownership and a great differential captain for next GW. Hopefully no injuries vs Wolves.

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

      I'm ignoring EO atm. And yes with you on Raz.

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

      Without silva in the team, kdb should be able to do his thing.

    3. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      City have middling fixtures and KDB scores very heavily against gold teams. That and his ownership makes it unnecessary to take the risk with Raz

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

        I dunno. I've got KDB but if I was wildcarding now, I might lean towards Raz now that Kun is out so long. Can't do anything until GW6 now when I could either switch them or lose Salah and get both. Plenty time to take stock.

  25. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Rashford and Son
    B) KDB and some 6m midfielder...

    Which one for the long term??

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

      B

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

      B. I am going with Kdb and Pereira. Yet to find a solid 6m midfielder.

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Trossard isn't a bad shout at all

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

        Pereira and Diangana are good players - pity they're the only two really good players in the team. Unless WBA get their defence sorted, swap GKs and sign a striker I think the team as a whole will struggle and it's going to stifle Pereira and Diangana

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

          True that. I am looking to shift him out soon as soon as I find a reliable option.

    3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks guys

  26. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Used 2FT already, did Auba+Adams > James + DCL. Im stuck with this.

    Mccarthy
    TAA Doherty Taylor
    Salah Son James ASM
    Wilson Werner DCL
    (Nyland, Justin, Mitchell, Bissouma)

    If i was to WC, i’d likely bring in Podence, Jiminez, Zaha, KDB, and get rid of ASM, Son, Doherty. Potentiall 5/6 changes i could make. Would you stick with that team? Spurs have a good fixture

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I would stick mate

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

        You dont think theres a few changes to make?

  27. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Repost : Davies to Saiss for a hit?
    Or Reed/Bissouma to Podence for a hit?
    If Davies doesn't play, I'll have to start Bissouma.. so it's basically like having a 2 pointer, even a small return from my replacement is enough to break even.

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

      I did Davies to Saiss last GW for a hit. If he plays vs Newcastle decent chance of CS though. It's the confusion with new LB signing made me sell him.

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

      I think it's worthwhile investment over next few fixtures

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

        I agree

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

    Costa looked better than Klich in the Leeds game, but penalties win it right?

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

      Yea says here

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

        For me, yeh

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

      They will share points by the look of it. No pattern 😀

      All madness. Bamford looks safest bet but too many Strikers i like so I'll stick with a Midfielder

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

    McCarthy
    TAA, Davies, Justin
    Salah, Auba, ASM, Son
    Werner, DCL, Mitrovic

    Nyland-Mitchell-Bissouma,KWP
    2FT,0.5itb

    Do you reckon Auba to KDB/Sterling is enough? Or downgrade TAA and upgrade Bissouma? Or any other interesting idea?

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

      Davies would be my main concern

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

        saiss would be the popular opinion here it seems

  30. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    thoughts on switching vinagre to saiss before city vs wolves to catch saiss' price rise ?

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

      Saiss could get a yellow and not rise - it's a gamble

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        injury is my concern. what if saiss and marcal get injured ? :))