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Why Man United assets were so poor as Zaha strengthens case for FPL inclusion

Man United 1-3 Crystal Palace

  • Goals: Donny van de Beek (£7.0m) | Andros Townsend (£6.0m), Wilfried Zaha x2 (£7.0m)
  • Assists: Jeffrey Schlupp (£5.5m), Jordan Ayew (£6.0m), Tyrick Mitchell (£4.0m)
  • Bonus Points: Zaha x3, A Townsend x2, Schlupp x1

Manchester United look far from ready to command Fantasy Premier League investment this season after their disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace.

Having missed the first Gameweek of the season, the Red Devils looked rusty and devoid of ideas as Roy Hodgson’s men constantly exploited their high defensive line and poor passing.

24.6% of Fantasy managers decided to go into Gameweek 2 with Bruno Fernandes (£10.5m) in their team, but their enthusiasm for the premium midfielder went unrewarded.

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Not only did the Portuguese international register a blank, but there were also very few promising signs or bad luck either. After non-stop contributions to club and country between the end of 2019/20 and beginning of the new campaign, Fernandes looked exhausted against Crystal Palace and his FPL owners may already be concerned about how much he can contribute in the coming Gameweeks.

Perhaps the most frustrating thing for Fernandes and his band of Fantasy followers was how much defending he was tasked with. As he and his Manchester United colleagues were sloppy in possession at Old Trafford, Fernandes was forced to recover the ball on multiple occasions. Ironically, he was probably one of United’s best players in this department, but anyone with a £10.5m midfielder in their Fantasy team does not want to see him fulfilling the so-called Makélélé role, no matter how well he does so.

Of even greater concern for Fernandes’ owners was the impact that new signing Donny van de Beek (£7.0m) had once he arrived on the pitch. The Dutchman came on for Paul Pogba (£8.0m) in the 67th minute, tasked with number 10 duties, pushing Fernandes back into a deeper role alongside Scott McTominay (£5.0m).

“Paul (Pogba) has been training really well since he came back and for Donny (van de Beek) it’s his first game, so that’s (why he doesn’t start) today.” – Ole Gunnar Solskajer, speaking pre-match

Crucially, van de Beek was one of only a few United assets who looked fresh and ready for the campaign, and his 80th-minute goal will surely help him work into Solskjaer’s plans for the Gameweek 3 trip to Brighton. If van de Beek does indeed start at the Amex Stadium, assessing his on-the-pitch relationship with Fernandes will be a vital monitoring exercise for Fantasy managers.

With their most creative player not at his best, Manchester United’s other attacking assets were starved of quality service and also offered very little. Marcus Rashford (£9.5m) was virtually anonymous despite facing a favourable match-up with Crystal Palace’s right-back Joel Ward (£4.5m). 

Meanwhile, Solskjaer was forced into deploying Daniel James (£6.5m) and Timothy Fosu-Mensah (£4.5m) on the right-hand side of attacking midfield and defence, in light of short pre-seasons for Mason Greenwood (£7.5m) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.5m), both of whom were on the bench. The second-choice pairing did not work out even remotely, perhaps no surprise considering how rarely the two players have featured together.

As a result of Fernandes, Rashford and James putting in toothless displays, Anthony Martial (£9.0m) was left to feed off scraps in an isolated lone forward’s furrow. 

Greenwood admittedly added a bit of energy on the right once he replaced James at half time but it was still not enough. The mid-priced midfielder should have scored United’s first goal of the season when he nodded a Fosu-Mensah cross wide at the far post. Despite that miss, he will almost certainly be back in the team for Gameweek 3, which might help get the Red Devils’ attacking going.

“Let’s see if we need (Greenwood). He’s always a good option to have on the bench. He’s had a shorter pre-season than what we hoped for. That’s the reason behind a few of the calls so far (including Matić and Wan-Bissaka).” – Ole Gunnar Solskajer, speaking pre-match

Either way, it was clear from Manchester United’s rusty performance that improvement is needed before they can command the same level of Fantasy power as they did during Project Restart. The fact that they missed Gameweek 1 and had a short turnaround between the end of last season and the beginning of this really showed, the number of players involved on international duty not helping either.

“We had a long season last season and we didn’t finish until August 16 and we have not had enough preparation time to be sharper. We’ve worked hard with the ones who’ve been here, there have been a few players away on internationals.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

By comparison, Palace managed to spend pre-season playing four friendlies, getting their first league match out of the way last weekend. 

As a result, the difference between the two sides at Old Trafford could not have been more obvious. It was the Eagles who spent the majority of the game on the front foot and asking difficult questions of their opponents, beating their illustrious hosts for shots in the box and efforts on target.

As already mentioned, a combination of a high defensive line and the immobility of Harry Maguire (£5.5m) and Victor Lindelöf (£5.0m) enabled Palace’s rapid front-men to spend nearly all afternoon bearing down on David de Gea (£5.5m) in sweeping counter-attacking moves.

That first paid dividends for Hodgson’s men in the seventh minute when Fosu-Mensah got caught in possession high up the pitch, allowing Jeffrey Schlupp (£5.5m) to press into the vacated right-back space and drag Lindelöf over. Unsurprisingly, the former Leicester man got behind the centre-back easily, flashing a ball across Maguire and Luke Shaw (£5.0m), which was turned in by an unmarked Townsend at the far post.

Just before half time, Palace embarked on another dangerous counter. Zaha powered through the middle, rode the challenge of Fernandes and played Ayew in on the left, who cut inside and saw his ferocious shot tipped over the bar by de Gea.

After the resulting corner progressed to the second phase, Zaha harried possession back on the left-hand side, cutting inside himself and rippling the side-netting.

Ayew and Townsend doubled-up on McTominay in the middle shortly after half-time, catching him out and bearing down on de Gea once more. This time the former Swansea man burst through the middle, had the chance to play it wide to Zaha, but elected to blast an effort straight at the goalkeeper.

Maguire was at fault in the 66th minute when he lost possession in a dangerous area, allowing Ayew to play Zaha into a one-on-one. The Ivorian international fired into De Gea’s net but the goal was overturned for offside.

Two minutes later, Palace had a penalty after a lovely dummy from Townsend had sent Ayew through on goal, his shot blocked by Lindelöf, supposedly with his hand, according to VAR. The forward initially had his penalty saved but it was ordered to be retaken as De Gea was off his line. Zaha stood up to dispatch the re-take. There was plenty of controversy about the goal, but United deserved to be 2-0 down, there was no debate about that.

Where this leaves the penalty situation at Palace is somewhat unclear. Hodgson admitted after the game that the decision to let Zaha take the second one was because he did not want the risk of Ayew having to re-take it. However, penalty expert of recent years Luka Milivojevic (£6.0m) made a second successive substitute’s appearance so could be back in the starting line-up next time.

“I don’t think it’s good for a player to miss a penalty and immediately take another one. His confidence is affected by the miss, it wasn’t a good penalty, it was a fairly comfortable save for De Gea. And I’m sure, if I had allowed him to take (the second) penalty, he might well have scored it. But I didn’t think it was a good idea to take that chance.” – Roy Hodgson

Zaha then added the Eagles’ third as United overstretched to find a late equaliser. He recovered an intended pass from Tyrick Mitchell (£4.0m) to finish United off in the 85th minute.

“You can see we are short and they deserved the points. They were sharper than us in challenges, tackles. We started off slowly and that had a knock-on effect for the rest of the game when they got the first goal.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Zaha now has three goals in his first two league games of the campaign, recorded after impressing in pre-season too. His centre-forward role is combining well with a midfield classification and the fixtures are appealing too.

Palace host an in-form Everton in Gameweek 3, but Saturday afternoon highlighted just how many issues remain among Carlo Ancelotti’s defenders. After that, Hodgson’s men face Brighton (home), Fulham (away) and Leeds (home) between Gameweeks 5 and 8.

The Gameweek 4 trip to Chelsea looks tough on paper, but it turns out that Palace are arguably one of the most trustworthy sides when facing so-called bigger clubs. Since May 2015, they have now won nine matches away from home against the Premier League’s big-six, Manchester City the only outfit with more road victories against such opposition (10).

That could also mean good things for Townsend, who has offered value over the first two matches of the campaign. He now has an attacking return in each outing so far this season, and at £6.0m might be slightly easier to fit into a Fantasy team than Zaha.

Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Lindelöf, Fosu-Mensah (Ighalo 81′); Pogba (van de Beek 67′), McTominay; Rashford, B Fernandes, D James (Greenwood 46′); Martial.

Crystal Palace XI (4-4-2): Guaita; Mitchell, Sakho, Kouyaté, J Ward; Schlupp (Eze 75′), McCarthy (Milivojevic 88′), McArthur, Townsend; Zaha, Ayew (Batshuayi 81′).

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1,431 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Cookie Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is there any way to look/find out stats for Sterling vs KDB when Aguero is not playing?

    Looking at comparison tool and KDB assists last season massively over performed and I’m wondering if it’s cos Aguero was on the end of them?

    His goals also massively over performed but that’s cos he’s class!

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

      That is a very interesting point if you find one post it on here

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

      I woke up this morning thinking about the same thing!
      There is a case for Sterling here in FFS from some of the posts I see as they see him take more of a central role , creating more chances. Nothing is founded though and what I remember on occasions was that Jesus used to rob most of Sterlings chances when Aguero was absent.
      Debruyne on the other hand is able to score outside the box when Jesus/Sterling can’t find a way in.
      I really need to find some stats though.

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

    What would your WC look like were you WCing in GW3?

    Your must haves?

    1. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Everton attack, City attack, Wolves defence + Jimenez and Salah.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        include Werner in there

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Easier to say once Man City have played

    3. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Double or triple City attack

  3. Big W
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed -
    Do I need to WC?

    McCarthy | Button

    Justin | TAA | KWP | Davies | Saiss

    Auba | Bissouma | Salah | Asm | Son

    Werner | Mitro | Wilson

    1FT 0Mil in the bank

    1. It's his Job.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not Yet as you have options there and room to downgrade/Upgrade Son/Wilson/Werner/Aub

  4. It's his Job.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone looking at Lacazette as Arsenal cover while shipping out Aub>KDB?

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

      He isnt bad, but he will frustrate u and will always be a transfer out waiting to happen.

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

      Why do u need arsenal cover? I'd rather get Jimenez

      1. It's his Job.
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He just seems to play the more forward roll and @8.5 Bargain, I feel Arsenal are going to achieve great things this season...

        1. Critical Observer
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Lacazette was really bad yesterday, almost manu-esque in his awfulness.

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

          They barely won against west ham and he'll be rotated with nketiah. Plus wolves fixtures much better than arsenals.

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

    Morning everyone! Should i WC this team?

    Mccarthy, Nuland
    TAA, Digne, Dallas, Justin, Ferguson
    Salah, Auba, Klich, Pereira, Reed
    Martial, DCL, Ings

    to this team

    Mccarthy, Nuland
    Digne, Saiss, Justin, Mitchell, Ferguson
    Salah, Sterling, Klich, Pereira, Rodriguez
    Werner, DCL, Jimenez

    1. It's his Job.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nope, Aub>KDB/Sterls

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

        Don't want to miss out on Everton, Chelsea and Wolves good fixtures

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

      No. Team looks fine

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

      could also change Pereira, Mitchell -> Podence, 4.5

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

    Anyone considering Zaha here? Or is he doing it til the transfer closes? He has been really good, playing as a striker with forwards runs, goals, dribbles and now pens etc

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

      Might get him in if he stays past transfer window otherwise its only for 1 more week and a waste of a transfer

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

        He will stay I guess, it has been the same every other window.

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

      I am considering him yes

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

        He is playing really well, and can see goals and goals all season long if he continues but we know his problem.

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely on my radar

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

      I’m definitely interested when I wc post GW4.

      Price is a bit awkward though so will wait and see

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

      The cool kids had him from the start

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

    A. TAA, 4.5 defender and Rodriguez
    B. Doherty, Digne and Zaha

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

      A

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

      C. Robbo, Saiss and Rodriguez

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

    Is it worth doing -

    Robbo, Havertz >> Saiss, Salah (-4)

    I may also need to do Auba >> KDB during the week for another -4 depending on price changes..

    Any feedback would be appreciated

  9. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy, Adams and Doherty in this next game. Trying to think of a realistic scenario where I get lots of points but I don’t see one

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Adams goal and either Doherty goal or McCarthy CS is possible, if unlikely.

      0-0 draw would also be a good result for you.

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

      1-0 with Adams goal and a pen save from McCarthy.

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

      Eek, think you might be stuck mate.

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

        I agree

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

          Don’t worry mate, most of us have issues with our teams. I have no Salah or Werner and am feeling quite concerned.

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

      McCarthy, Ings & Dier for me and I don't really expect anything but that's a good thing.
      Low expectations improve the mood if something goes well while avoiding disappointment if they don't.
      Prefer it this way compared to last night's high hopes with Martial.

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

      0-0 80th min, Doherty subbed then Adams winner for 9 point return.

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

        That would be glorious

  10. Albert_Luque
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Auba and Adams to Sterling and DCL for a -4?

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

      Looks good but need to wait and see how city are tomorrow

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

        Agreed, will do. Like everyone else, Sterling v KDB debate is tricky

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

          I have a feeling Mahrez or Jesus will go mental tomorrow and then everyone will be confused what to do

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

      Chasing points. Adams has glorious fixtures for the next 3

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

        Cheers, I’ll take a look. Not sure about the phrase chasing points - that is surely the whole point of the game

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Chasing points as in last week's been and gone points

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

      A: (0.1m itb)
      Guaita
      Trent - RJames
      Bamford

      B: (0.0m itb)
      Martinez
      Robbo - Ayling
      DCL

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        x vs y, over z period of time is more or less going to come out the same (although your perception of it will vary with short term noise).

        my advice is to think about the structure you are locking yourself into. can you easily make a switch if one of your pieces get injured or loses form/fixtures. who are your potential targets 4-6 wks from now - can you easily switch them in?

        for example Bamford doesnt have much around his price point which makes him quite an inflexible pick.

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

          Hmm, so you'd suggest looking at option B then?

          1. Dr. Rog
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            in general wildcard advice is to think about how to structure a team rather than cramming in high scorers from the first 1.5 GWs.

            in 2 GWs time a different set of players (although there will be some commonality) will be in the GW4 wildcard team as various players post good scores, stats, or transfer activity creates an opportunity for someone who is undervalued (e.g. Brewster). flexibility is the hallmark of a well optimised team, rather than cramming in past performers.

            1. Big boy Bowen
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              This

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

      Does anyone know why Bruno didn’t play against Palace!? Will he start next week?

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

        Is this a troll on bruno or do you actually think he didnt play?

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          What do you think?

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

            Seems a bit of a pointless troll tbh

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

              Seems like he wasn’t on the pitch.. my point being he is a diving cheat and pen merchant

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

                😆

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

        He played albeit in a CDM role.

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

        Lol

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

        You wont see him until there's a pen given

      5. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Tony might be back next week as well.

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

          Likelihood of Martial playing? I’m concerned after his no show this GW 😆 We

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

        Ole at the wheel...

      7. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        The whole team didn’t play, GW1 and GW2 blank

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

        He played. In central Defense ...

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

          You’ve missed the joke here son

    5. MindlessFreak2
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why has KDB transfer % for price rise dropped back to 30%?

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

        Started at 0% once price unlocked

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

        Because as he didnt rise tonight, its clear that transfers needed to rise in price were reset as game week 2 started. This means that he was initially price locked for gw1.

    6. FPL Joker
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If money was no issue, who’d be the best keeper?

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

        Patricio maybe

        1. FPL Joker
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Looking at their fixtures, I thought this too. Who is their back up keeper?

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

            Not sure. Just whoever sits on the bench tomorrow, but doesn't worth getting backup keeper for 4.5
            The only issue with Patricio is that if they hit great form you might want 3 outfield players.

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

            Don’t waste a Wolves spot on Ruddy

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

        Pope

      3. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ederson or Alisson.

      4. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        So hard to tell as CS's are so unpredictable. Maybe Pope as he gets save points and bonus with CS but don't see Burnley getting as many shutouts this season.

        1. FPL Joker
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          That’s my thoughts too. Looking at the FPL team, they have so few players. Think they may really struggle.

      5. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Pope probably

    7. It's his Job.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bamford or Mitro?

      1. Andy'81
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Mitro, Bamford's had a great start but he'll still likely face stiffer competition from Rodrigo for the starting spot.

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

        Mitrovic

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

        Yeah Mitro

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

      So Zaha is a real deal this year?

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

        I'd say yes

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

        At least til he does/doesn't get his move

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

      The ownership of Richarlison and DCL is so low.

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

      So majority not considering Utd players on wc???

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

        That were dreadful yesterday

      2. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I played WC for GW2, luckily I only have Bruno

      3. It's his Job.
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        No until back to full match fitness + City could produce similar results Monday?...

    11. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Might go Werner & Auba to Sterling & DCL -4?

      Yay or nay?

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

        Good

      2. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yay

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

        Could be a good move but wait for MCI to kick a ball first.

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

          Cheers all. Gonna sit till tomorrow night

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

        No chance id be selling Werner before wba

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

          True. Could go sideways and bring in Zaha and JRod instead for Auba and ASM

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

        I wouldn't be taking Timo out before WBA. Prime captain candidate

    12. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm not a fan of hits so only 1 of the following transfers will be made this gw
      But which one?

      A)Davies to Saiss

      B)Auba to Sterling

      C)Ings to Jimenez

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

        A or B

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

        I would take the hit and do all of them

    13. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Double up Everton with Dcl&Hamez or get Zaha instead and spread the risk?

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

        Six to one, half a dozen the other..

      2. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Go Everton

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

        I think Hamez is better than Zaha long term. I am considering having both Zaha and Hames in my team however

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

      Does this team need a WC?
      Ryan, Walton
      Trent, Davies, KWP, C Taylor, Mitchell
      Salah, Auba, James Rodriguez, Greenwood, ASM
      Werner, Mitrovic, Davis

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

        You have similar problematic players to me. I am considering pressing the WC button.

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

          Oh dear. I thought I could get away with a -4 doing Auba and Davies to KDB and Saiss?

          1. The FPL Units
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I would do this and then reasses next week.

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

              Cool cheers mate!

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

        Doesn't need a WC at all.

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

        NO

    15. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Will Reguilon have to isolate for 2 weeks? Hoping Davies will still start GW3 before I ship him out

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        No I think him and Bale are exempt from isolating

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

      It is almost scary the different variation teams that you can WC to if you sacrificed TAA... Really tempted by the below:

      Martinez • 4.0
      Digne • Saiss • Lamptey (4.5 • Mitchell)
      Salah • Sterling • J.Rodriguez • Zaha/Grealish • Podence
      Werner • Jesus (4.5)

      In a 3-5-2 formation. Sterling and Jesus are owned by so few players it is almost criminal. Undecided on Grealish or Zaha. Zaha seems the obvious pick, just worried he may be a bit trap-ish.

      Am I to take the plunge and WC to the above do you think?

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

        depends on your current team

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

          McCarthy* • 4.0
          TAA • Davies* • Saiss • KWP* • Mitchell
          Auba* • Bruno • Havertz* • J.Rodriguez • ASM*
          Werner • Mitro* • Davis

          1. The FPL Units
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Its not just TAA but also the Bruno money.

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

              Not entirely Bruno money as Bruno became Salah. Also had £1.5 itb.

      2. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        quite like the Jesus pick

    17. Le Bluff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Just looking at DCL's touch map from yesterday... petrifying stuff as a non owner!

      Looks like he could be a real poacher this season.

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

        Yep

      2. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        The new Inzaghi

        1. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          one of my all time favourite players

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

        Oh, good to hear that

      4. It's his Job.
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ancelloti has installed in him the old school poacher way, always be in that 6yrd area and ready to pounce. Lineker Style

        1. Le Bluff
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Exactly. He's their focal point up top in a much improved Everton side. J Rod, Richarlison and Digne will put chances on a plate for him.

          His price will continue to rise but he'll still be value at 7.5.

    18. Kodap
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Those of you on WC, what team are you set on currently or at least your first draft?

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

        west brom triple up inn defence lol

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

        See a couple of posts above. What do you think?

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

        Guaita
        Van Dijk, Digne, Saiss, Coady
        Sterling, Kevin, Zaha
        Jesus, Jimenez, Dominic

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

          That's a lotta Citeh

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

        2 Wolves, 2 Everton, Werner, Salah, KDB

      5. Andy'81
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        First draft I'm just chasing potential price risers and releasing anyone that drops, will check in again later.

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

          Current draft for me is:

          Martinez
          Robbo - Taylor - Saiss
          Salah - KDB - Jrod - Klich
          DCL - Jimmy - Werner

          Subs: Steer, Mitchell, Justin & Bissouma

          1. Andy'81
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I'll likely go more budget up front with a heavier mid, trying to wrangle in Digne + Robbo at the back but I'm not sure I can manage it.

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

              Who you thinking about up top/in the middle?

              1. Andy'81
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                DCL - Mitro - Brewster

                hoping that Brewster can still get a loan to a EPL side with

                Sterling/KDB - Salah - Auba - Zaha - 4.5, something like that but I'm a NUFC casual who'll probably end up with one of them in there somewhere.

    19. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Who scores more?

      1) Podence + James Reece
      2) Mitro + 4.5 def

      With 2 will have no Wolves in the team.

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

        Probably 2. If Brewster goes to a decent side he could be a great 4.5m

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

        1 by far imo

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

      Is it viable to go without Trent if you have robbo instead?

      Also, who is the best 4.5 Defender to get in to play most weeks?

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

        If Taylor starts today, him. Otherwise Lascellas

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

      Would you WC this team?
      Ryan
      Trent | Saiss | Taylor | KWP | Mitchell
      Salah | KDB | Hamez | ASM | Greenwood
      Werner | Mitrovic | Davis

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

        No way. Don't let the WC hype affect you, the team looks good.

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

          Okay thanks guys!

    22. reason17
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hi, is Saiss 100% nailed on this season?

      Also, what is his position?

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

        CB