Scout Notes

How De Bruyne’s new Man City role affects his FPL credentials

Wolves 1-3 Man City

  • Goals: Raúl Jiménez (£8.5m) | Kevin De Bruyne (£11.6m), Phil Foden (£6.5m), Gabriel Jesus (£9.5m)
  • Assists: Daniel Podence (£5.5m) | Raheem Sterling (£11.5m), De Bruyne
  • Bonus points: De Bruyne x3, Foden x2, Jesus x1

Kevin De Bruyne‘s (£11.6m) new role at Manchester City looks set to have a massive impact on Fantasy Premier League managers this season.

Having spent much of 2019/20 in a central midfield trio, the Belgian was deployed as an out-and-out number 10 in Monday night’s 3-1 win over Wolves, something that heavily influenced his 13-point haul.

De Bruyne registered a goal and assist at Molineux, spending the evening causing unending problems for a defence that has been the Premier League’s best since Gameweek 25 of last season.

In that time, Wolves had ranked best for shots in the box conceded, big chances conceded, shots on target conceded, expected goals conceded (xGC) and clean sheets. But De Bruyne’s more attacking role helped Manchester City dismantle Nuno Espirito Santo’s men with relative ease.

The Belgian’s number 10 duties were facilitated by the addition of Nathan Aké (£5.5m) to Pep Guardiola’s squad. That meant, despite Aymeric Laporte (£6.0m) missing the game, that Fernandinho (£5.5m) was free to return to midfield, where he formed a defensive patrol alongside Rodrigo (£5.5m).

“Fernandinho will be really important. He’s 35 years old and he cannot play every three days. Last year he struggled a lot to be fit for most of the season but he played really well with Rodri [against Wolves]. They were both good with and without the ball.” – Pep Guardiola

They were an effective pair in terms of protecting Manchester City’s back-four from Wolves’ attackers for most of the game, allowing De Bruyne to focus only what was in front of him. As already mentioned, the result was a man-of-the-match performance from the premium midfielder, as he tormented Wolves all night long, scored a fifth penalty in all competitions since February, and threw himself into the captaincy conversation for a Gameweek 3 visit to the Etihad Stadium for Leicester City.

“Not just today but since we came back, every training session I feel (De Bruyne) is incredibly committed. Right now, he is an incredibly important player for us. He always was but with the situation, we are in now he is so important. He played really well, shot an incredible penalty, he was strong and he did it perfectly. The amount of assists, how he runs. He played really well, like the whole team.” – Pep Guardiola

The question is, will Guardiola continue to use De Bruyne as a number 10? It is always impossible to second-guess the Manchester City boss, of course, but considering how effective his 4-2-3-1 formation was at Molineux, it would make a lot of sense to deploy it against Leicester too.

In many respects, Guardiola will be restricted in how much he can tweak his team selection for Gameweek 3 considering the number of absent players right now. Bernardo Silva (£7.5m) is out until the international break, while Ilkay Gundögan (£5.5m) has tested positive for coronavirus.

“Joao (Cancelo), Bernardo (Silva), Oleks(andr Zinchenko) and Sergio (Aguero) will be longer probably after the international break. That is the situation today but it will maybe change a little bit.” – Pep Guardiola

Those absences should leave Guardiola with no option but to roll with Fernandinho, Rodrigo and De Bruyne in midfield against Leicester. Meanwhile, the City manager has done his Fantasy counterparts a favour in terms of peace of mind, by revealing on Monday night that the Thursday-evening EFL Cup match would mostly feature younger and academy players instead of key first-teamers.

Meanwhile, Aguero’s ongoing absence boosts the FPL credentials of Gabriel Jesus (£9.5m), who got his first goal of the season in Monday night’s win.

While Raheem Sterling (£11.5m) and Phil Foden (£6.5m) still have to compete with Riyad Mahrez (£8.5m) and new signing Ferran Torres (£7.0m) for starting berths on the flanks of attacking midfield, there is a lot more certainty of starts for Jesus until Aguero returns.

The Brazilian made the most of his first outing of the campaign at Wolves, acting as a tireless member of the attack and going close to finding the net before his stoppage-time goal.

In the 42nd minute, he provided an excellent cushion header for De Bruyne to ghost past Willy Boly (£5.5m) and get one-on-one with Rui Patrício (£5.5m). The Wolves goalkeeper produced a fantastic save to deny the Belgian, who would have earned an assist for Jesus.

In the 52nd minute, De Bruyne played an outside-of-the-boot pass to Jesus, who came back across Conor Coady (£5.0m) and saw his left-foot shot saved by Patrício again.

Then, late in the game, the striker surged forward on the counter-attack and fired a powerful shot from distance that Patrício did well to tip around the post. It looked as if it would be a night of bad luck for Jesus owners in terms of attacking returns, until De Bruyne rolled the ball to him on the edge of the box, allowing him to blast home a deserved goal.

With Leicester, Leeds, Arsenal and West Ham the next four matches for Manchester City, an attacking double-up would certainly have its merits. As already mentioned, Jesus looks the most nailed-on option outside of De Bruyne for anyone looking for such a set-up.

As much as Manchester City kept Wolves at bay for most of the game, the home side did force their way into proceedings during the last half an hour, a spell which helped fine-tune how best to invest in their assets moving forward.

Nuno’s men face an excellent run of upcoming games, putting them against West Ham (away), Fulham (home), Leeds (away), Newcastle (home) and Crystal Palace (home) between now and Gameweek 7.

Perhaps the safest bet has to be Raúl Jiménez (£8.5m), whose headed goal against Manchester City means he has two in as many appearances at the start of this season.

But with his price still causing a few issues for the big spenders in midfield, Fantasy managers are considering Daniel Podence (£5.5m) for their teams, and with good reason.

Like Jiménez, Wolves’ number 10 has two attacking returns in two. In his case, they are both assists but Podence’s first goal of the season does not look a long way off.

In the 53rd minute, makeshift wing-back Adama Traoré (£6.5m) got the better of Benjamin Mendy (£6.0m), squaring the ball early to an unmarked Podence hovering in the middle of the box. His shot on the turn was off-target, but this passage of play was indicative of the positions Podence has been drifting into from the flanks of Wolves’ front-three.

Pedro Neto (£5.5m) found some joy behind Mendy a few minutes later, cutting back to Podence in the box. While he let the ball run for Ruben Neves (£5.5m) with a dummy, it was another promising position taken up by Wolves’ number 10.

Then in the 59th minute, Podence was put through one-on-one with Ederson (£6.0m) and came close to finding the net with a lob that landed on the roof of the net.

And nobody will forget the way Podence helped put Wolves back in the game. It was him who produced the exceptional cross for Jiménez’s header… just seconds after nutmegging De Bruyne (?!).

Podence’s ability is there for all to see and we are likely to see investment in the £5.5m man over the next few days based on form, price and fixtures.

However, it is worth just keeping our readers informed of the caveats that come with transferring the former Olympiacos man for Gameweek 3.

It seems fair to say that Podence’s chances of further starts are, to some extent, reliant on the shape Nuno chooses each week. So far, he has operated in a 3-4-3 formation, which accommodates two wingers, while a switch to 3-5-2 could put Podence in competition with Neto and Traoré for the right wing-back slot.

While Wolves are without a recognised like-for-like replacement for Matt Doherty (£6.0m) in that position, a new signing at right wing-back could also put Traoré back into contention for a place in the front-three.

Meanwhile, Vitinha (£5.0m) offers competition on the flanks of attacking midfield, and Wolves are expected to unveil the signing of Nelson Semedo very soon.

For the short-term, Podence has probably earned a start in at least the next match based on merit, although it is interesting to note that, despite two strong performances, Nuno wants him to improve moving forward.

“I think (Podence) is improving. It’s about the complicity with his teammates. He has more knowledge and the talent of Daniel is huge. He is very talented, has quality and is a fighter. He did well. He must improve like everybody. He must be more clinical in the box and that will be beneficial for us. We are going to work. Every day is a day to improve. Of course, the more games, the more complicity, the better we can be.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

Meanwhile, options in the Wolves defence took an interesting turn in Gameweek 2. After it appeared Ruben Vinagre (£4.4m) had lost his place from the start of the campaign, Marçal (£5.0m) was forced off with an unspecified injury eight minutes into the Manchester City match.

Nuno could not reveal the extent of the problem post-match, but anyone still holding Vinagre should pay close attention to his Gameweek 3 press conference later in the week for updates.

“We must assess (Marçal’s injury). It was just at the beginning of the match. He felt something and now we are going to assess. Let’s see. He said that he felt something and was not able to continue, so we immediately made a substitution so things didn’t get worse.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI (3-4-3): Patrício; Saïss, Coady, Boly; Marçal (Vinagre 8′), Neves, Moutinho (Dendoncker 78′), Traoré; Neto (F Silva 78′), Jiménez, Podence.

Manchester City XI (4-2-3-1): Ederson; B Mendy, Aké, Stones, Walker; Rodrigo, Fernandinho; Sterling (Torres 82′), De Bruyne, Foden; Jesus.

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  1. Runaway
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I had a terrible week and already used my FT (Auba> KDB). What would you do with the below team?

    A) ASM > Podence for -4

    B) WC and bring the likes of Martinez, Saiss, DCL, Hamez, Son, Jimi etc.

    McCarthy
    TAA Taylor Ayling
    Salah KDB Bruno ASM
    Werner Mitro Adams
    Steer Lamptey Justin Reed
    0,5 ITB

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

      A.If don't want the hit though i would start Reed.

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

      That team is good enough to roll with.

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

    Another one.
    Martinez (Steer)
    TAA Saiss Justin (Lamptey Mitchell)
    Salah KDB Son Zaha Podence
    DCL Jimenez (Davis)

    Suggestions on where to invest the spare 0.5M in this WC? Obviously in def but quite happy with the setup as is.

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

      Justin to James?

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

      Keep it for rainy days

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

        Agree, keep it spare for when you'll need to upgrade Justin or Mitchell.

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

      Podence to 4.5 and Davies to Mitro

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

        Overall I'd pref Mitro, but not in the next three. Triple wolves mandatory Id say.

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

          Swap around gw7 could be sweet. Mitro could score against any team though so will monitor him.

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

    Klitch or Costa from Leeds?

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

      Klich

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

        Thanks

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

    Solskjaer: "We need four or five games to reach the level that we are capable of."

    Those United assets might be taking up space over the next few weeks, especially given their fixtures.

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

      Anything about Martial? Not in the squad..

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

        Rested

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

          Thanks.

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

        One final chance for Bruno for me

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

    Fairly settled for this wildcard team. Need Werner to drop 0.1 to make it happen

    Ryan (Foster)
    Robbo-Castagne-Saiss (Kwp,Mitchell)
    Salah-Kdb-Son-Foden-Podence
    Werner-Dcl (Brewster)

    1. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Terrific

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

        Cheers.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      not enough penalty takers.

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

        Hope my players are the ones who wins that pen

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

      Salah KDB and Son combo restricts the rest of your team though

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

        Not really. To me it looks pretty flexible.

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

      Brewster transfer looks like is not happening so we Brewster owners are kind of doomed

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

        Any better options out there?

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Davis does reliably get 1 point

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

            Might get him instead

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

      Nice. I have almost same except goalkeeper and TAA Jimenez instead of Werner Robbo

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

        Looking to bring Jimmy in for Werner in gw4

    6. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good team.

      - I'm torn between KWP and Lamptey on my WC.
      - I prefer Jimi/Ings to Werner.
      - Apart from GW 4&5, I don't love Leicester's defensive fixtures until GW10, so I'm unconvinced Castagne is worth it, but I haven't seen their games so not sure how much he deserved his attacking returns.

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

        For me Castagne is just a placeholder for Chillwell

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

          Chilwell is back from injury, so save yourself a FT. Castagne has mci this weekend anyway.

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

    Auba owners. Stick or twist?

    Auba will eventually be KDB for me. But do I need to do it for next week? While Arsenal are away to Liverpool, do not see City having it comfortable with Liecester. No particular reason why I should not persist with someone who banged in 22 goals for one more GW at least.

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

      Twist - fixtures are awful

      1. AA
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Do have ASM, who is a concern. Not too sure if I must take a hit to ship Auba. Think patience will have its reward.

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

      I'm in this dilema. Kneejerked Soucek to Zaha on Sunday, caught a rise which is good, but now considering a hit. Pretty sure everyone in my ML will be making this move.
      This morning was stick, right now, twist.

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

    Thought on this WC team?

    Guita
    Justin, Saiss, Dier
    Salah, Son, KDB, Podence
    Werner, DCL, Jimmy

    Bench: Mitchell, Fergy, Bou

    Werner to Vardy after WBA and can cash in on Son to upgrade D in the future.

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

      Good looking team

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

        Cheers - I think it's a bit light on D but if goals keep going in like they are than I'll be ok for the next little bit.

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

          Lei, Wol and Tot are all top table teams, should get a few CS.

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

      Prefer James to Dier.

      I know Palace's fixtures are a sea of green, but I'm not sure they're as easy as they look, so I'd avoid Guita @£5m and go Martinez and/or Ryan.

      Rest looks good.

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

        James instead of Dier is certainly a good shout. Will do.

        Agree with the place thought though I can't see Villa keeping many cleanies (villa fan here)

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

    Is fplstatistics reliable ? Last night after AV - SHU it showed that Egan is ready to fall (-102.5),forcing me to oust him (didn't want to lose 0.1),but today Egan's price hasn't fallen and is a -77.5.

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

      At the start of the season it is less reliable. Takes a few weeks to become accurate.

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wildcard transfers are not taken into consideration.

    3. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Best site out there, but start of season / lots of wildcards / possible rule changes make it very difficult to have an accurate algorithm from the off

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

      Thanx all.

  9. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Sterling or KDB on wc?

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

      KDB on pens

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        But he is also 36% owned and Sterling about 3.5%
        Raheem is differential xD

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

          They're on par and KDB with pens puts him above Sterling imo.

          1. AzzaroMax99
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Thx

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

          Does he get more pts for being a differential?

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

      I went with sterling but wish id gone kdb

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I was on KDB (WC) even before last night. Nothing I've read is likely to dissuade me to switch now.

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

      They will probably score similiar at the end of the season but I think KDB will do that in a more consistent way so I am going with him.

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

    Captain sterling or werner?

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Give Raheem a shot.

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

    Worth a hit for Auba > KDB?

    McCarthy
    TAA, Justin, KWP, Mitchell
    Salah, Auba, Zaha,
    Werner, Kane, DCL

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

  12. Cornholi0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is this the right WC-team?

    Martinez, Forster

    TAA, Saiss, James, Lamptey, Mitchell

    KDB, Salah, Son, Foden, Podence

    Werner, Calvert-Lewin, Brewster

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

      Pretty much. Looks good

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

      That is the template WC team, yes.

    3. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah nice team

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

      Good. Im torn between Jimenez or Werner.

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

        I'd go Jimi, but can see the logic for Werner. Both got good fixtures.

  13. Tingate
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    RMWCT Please:

    Martinez
    TAA - Robertson - Vinagre
    Podence - Salah - KDB - Foden
    Wood - Jesus - Jiménez

    Steer - Burke - Mitchell - Mitchell - Ferguson.

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Two Mitchell’s and a Ferguson is too budget for me

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

      You could end up with 3 non playing defenders in a few weeks.

    3. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hard no to that bench. Downgrade one of Robbo/TAA

  14. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Opinion on this WC team, thanks.

    Martinez (Button)
    Robo-Lamptey-Saiss-Justin-Mitchell
    KDB-Salah-Son-JamesRodriguez-Bissouma
    Jimenez-DCL-Mitro

    0.1 itb

  15. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best option here folks..
    A- Salah(C) and Bruno
    Or
    B- KDB(C) and Salah -4
    Many thanks!!

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers guys!! Very close one!!

  16. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Guaita as set and forget GK?
    I have Mitchel also.

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think so though Martinez @ 4.5 could be the go too.

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Guaita has better fixtuers. Better team, better defense...

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

    Son or Jimi the priority on WC?

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

      Chris Wood

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

        He is an interesting budget choice for sure with those fixtures

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Fixtures are immense, but he's a Burnley striker. How potent are they going to be?

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

            I mean my front 3 just now is Werner (last chance and may become Jesus), Jimi and DCL. It's very very unlikely I get him on my WC. Was more a general statement. Would help me get Son but I'm not convinced

    2. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I got both. Maybe Son@home vs New.

  18. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Che Adams scored 0 goals from xG of 1.70. In comparison Son scored 4 from xG of 1.40...

    1. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      And Patrick Bamford scored 2 goals from xG of 0.16

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Meaning XG is irrelevant....

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        For what? It just says Che Adams and Son had roughly similiar chances. You can draw from it anything you want

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      xG is only relevant if you're comparing strikers of the same finishing ability.

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

    Son or Kane on WC for the next six

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

      I'd go Son for the added value

  20. pug_chops
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best option?
    1) ASM to JRod (-4)
    2) ASM to Son (-4)
    3) K Davis to Jimi (-4)
    4) Play ASM
    5) Play K Davis
    Thanks

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

      3

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

        Thanks Pegboy. I was hoping someone would suggest that

  21. Bushwhacker
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Maguire getting his punishment for Greece.

  22. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hi folks, would you take a hit anywhere here? Do you think it is lined up correctly? Thanks.

    McCarthy
    James, Shaw, Saiss
    Kdb, Rashford, Havertz, Soucek
    Werner, Martial, Wilson

    Meslier, Pereira, Dier, Bertrand

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Anyone?

    2. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Arguably start Pereira over Soucek. Arguably also Dier over Shaw.

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Playing Pereira v James and Wilson against Dier then. I suppose I was lining up for the highest ceiling and I do tend to favour the attacker in these scenarios...

        Do you think I should make the changes you suggested then?

  23. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Fairly settled on this WC team, any thoughts?

    Martinez Steer
    TAA Saiss Justin Lamptey Mitchell
    Salah KDB James Podence Anguissa
    Werner Jimenez DCL

    Last chance saloon for Werner vs. WBA, will swap for Jesus if he blanks

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

      Not a million miles from mine. Gone Zaha over James

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

    A. Son, Foden and Wood
    B. Zaha, Podence and Werner

  25. Ser Davos
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Sterling over Salah for the next three?

    Two away games for Salah after Arsenal

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

      I think its risk worth taking

      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        KDB cappo v LEI

        Sterling cappo v lee

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Could certainly pay off and the ownership being low for Sterling will significantly help if he does well

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

    Bit stupid question but is Foden better option than Mitrovic?

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He will likely have more points come seasons end but you will have to be patient with rotation.

    2. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      They're barely comparable... probably needs some more context. You're comparing a 6.5 rotating midfielder from the best team in the league to a 6.0 nailed striker from the worst team in the league

  27. Assisting the assister
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Take a hit to do Soucek>Podence? Priced out if I don't.
    A. Yes
    B. No

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

      B

      Not worth it for a hit. Lots of 5.5 options to move to later.

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not for a hit and Soucek is doing well

  28. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Why can't we see the results of the captain poll?

  29. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    On wc

    A) Taa soucek (4th mid)
    B) robbo podence (4th mid- also have jimi)

  30. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Moyes and issa diop tested positive for covid

    Does this mean West hams game v wolves in jeopardy?

    I have 3 wolves on wildcard . .

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yikes, definitely listen out for more news!

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

      They're still playing tonight though right?