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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. Dirtymeercat666
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do we think kdb and sterling as your two big mids and no salah is mental? Or just the right amount?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Needs Salah imo

      1. DRIZ ✅
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Another 2 horse race

        1. Dirtymeercat666
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah I know what you mean. I was looking at captaincy though and for the next 4, I’m not sure I’d captain salah. Still, probably too risky to go without, just in case

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

      No salah no matter the context is mental. Think 1 of Kdb/Sterling and Salah is the right balance

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      With pep roulette it needs Salah.
      There will be games were Sterling does not start.

      1. Dirtymeercat666
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Very good point, weasel boy

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

      Not mental but I prefer one from each team. Hedging my bets if one team has a bad day at the office.

    5. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Exactly what i'm trying to answer to myself also, just can't bring myelf to drop Salah.

      1. Dirtymeercat666
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It’s a tough one for sure. It’s a shame there aren’t many options to go for in the city team. There’s foden, but I don’t want any risks in my team and he surely is one.

        1. Dirtymeercat666
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks for the reply, guys

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

      I'm going without Salah for now, only KDB in the 10+ bracket

      1. GREEN JUMPERS
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Salah and KDB means two penalty takers in two reasonably attacking teams

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

    Took a -4 so how does this look?
    Out Auba Alli Adams
    In Sterling Podence DCL

    Ryan

    TAA Taylor KWP

    Salah (VC) Sterling Rodríguez Barnes Podence

    Werner(C) DCL

    Steer Lascelles Mitchell Davis

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

    On a WC... which option from each?

    1) Werner
    2) Jesus

    a) Greenwood
    b) Foden

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      2b

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

      I’ll write 2A again

    3. Deeney-is-a-god
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      2a

    4. Dirtymeercat666
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1b

  4. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Unbelievably long list of players supposedly dropping tonight, many of which are/ will be still decent shouts. Looks like it’s going to be difficult to gain TV this season unless you can ride prices on a WC or FH. Frustrating!

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

      Time for some hits

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I’m on a -4 already and would love to fix my defence but isn’t worth a hit.

        Werner and Soucek falling is annoying because I had no plans to get rid (yet)

        1. FPL Theorist
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          The silver lining is you can buy good players after they've dropped. For example, some already did this with Son when he dropped to 8.9m. Some players will also fall in price while injured, and then you can buy them at below their starting price when fit.

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yep it’s a good point!

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      This is one reason why I'm using my WC this week.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It feels like the wrong reason to play it. After only 2 GWs the data and foresight we have is so limited. I’d rather have a “good enough” team now and WC in a few weeks time when everyone else is stuck with some real proven deadwood

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

      The entire West Ham team is dropping.

  5. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I cant decide guys I'm stuck please help me

    1) Salah>kdb
    2) 4.5>Jimenez
    3) ASM+TAA> KDB+ Digne for -4

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

      2

    2. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Im gonna do 2
      I think
      For a hit
      Should we?

  6. Ramsays Raw Steak
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I wanna take a hit for raul

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

      who you want to drop?

      1. Ramsays Raw Steak
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Brewster

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

          100% do it

          1. Ramsays Raw Steak
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Ok im holding u accountable

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

      Depending who you're taking out, he'll most likely pay you back. Next 5 don't get much better

      1. Ramsays Raw Steak
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yessssss
        Its now or next week and id wanna wait

        1. Scots Gooner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          If its Brewster your taking out, 100% do it. You'll probably be paid back in Jimi's first match

  7. Captain Fozzy
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Trossard and Richarlison
    B) Diangana and Jimenez
    C) Klich and Ings

    1. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C

  8. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Probably WC template as hell -

    Martinez | Steer
    Digne | Saiss | Coady | Lamphey | Mitchell
    KDB | Salah | Hames | Son | Zaha
    Jiminez | DCL | Brewster

    Any opinions appreciated

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

      Few differentials there with double wolves defence and Zaha in attack.

      Nice team

      1. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks man, feeling settled on it I think now. Plenty of price rises still to come too

    2. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Template it is
      But no chealse
      They got some easy games

      1. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, tried squeezing Werner in, but wasn't happy with how it looked.

        Son could easily become Pulisic down the road once he's fit.

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

      Like look of that

      1. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks man, liking the look of it. Midfield has nice points potential over the coming weeks

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

      Two Wolves defenders and no Liverpool . . .brave.

      1. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        An alternative draft had TAA/Foden instead of Coady/Son.

        Just not sold on Foden's playtime. Could still be an option.

      2. Aidan269
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Salah is there

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

    Noticed not many teams here have Kane on WC. Strong end to the season and looks to be getting into his mojo now. What's putting people off, Mourinho or price?

    1. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bale is back

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

        That helps rather than hinders him imo. More assist potential with Bale and Son either side who he can slip in

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

      Son is 1.5m cheaper

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

      Price and other viable options cheaper that strengthen the rest of the team

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

      Team is so hit and miss.

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

    How does this wc look?

    Martinez
    Robbo Saiss Castagne
    KDB Bruno Son Podence Barnes
    Richarlison Werner

    Forster Lamptey Brewster Ferguson

    Thoughts appreciated.

  11. Neo-Viper
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy
    Taa CTaylor Bavies
    Podence KDB Salah Hamez
    DCL Werner Mitro

    Button Mitchel Justin Soucek

    Good lads?

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

    Getting a front 7 of:

    Salah KdB Son Foden
    DCL Werner Jimenez

    Is so difficult. You end up sacrificing so much in defense but man, this is the front 7 I want. Could it be worth it?

    Martinez Steer
    Saiss James Vinagre Lamptey Mitchell
    Salah KdB Son Foden Burke
    DCL Werner Jimenez

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

      Liverpool fixture run too good to ignore their defense.

      Vinagre not safe.
      Mitchell not safe.
      James not (always) safe.
      Saiss mostly safe.

      Too risky IMO.

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

        I think Saiss and James are safe. But yeah, Vinagre and Mitchell is not really good enough.

        Maybe if I get some boring 4.5ms like Taylor or something it could work.

        Liverpool's fixtures aren't great for the next 3. ARS avl eve isn't great imo. Maybe by then Werner will be done and you can remove him for Wood and upgrade defense.

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

      I think it's pretty balanced

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

      Werner to Jesus and Foden to Podence gives you 1m to boost the defence.

      I don’t think you can have that defence + Foden really.

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

        I don't think Foden is optional right now with City's injury crisis. He will play every game for a while imo. Unbelievable value at 6.5m.

        I think I have to sac one of Werner or Jimenez. It's not pretty but it might have to be done.

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

          Werner with WBA and Southampton in the next 3 is scary. Jimenez super consistent.. good luck with that one!

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

          Will Foden play regularly? Been tempted by him in a draft, but worried about his minutes/rotation.

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

            I think he will.

            Mahrez is recovering from COVID and has looked on the outs since restart. Bernardo is injured, no more David Silva, Torres is new. I don't think there's any more competition for Foden.

            I think they start Jesus, Sterling, Foden, KdB every game for the next 3 PL games at least. Maybe Mahrez once he gets back up to speed will occasionally come in for Foden but that's about it.

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

              Not saying Foden can’t fill in other positions but I’d be surprised if Mahrez didn’t start vs Leicester. I’m expecting Mahrez to have a big season after all the Messi speculation. Foden was in all my early drafts before season began and before fixtures were announced. Great value imo.

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

              Thanks man, I'll need to think it over. If he gets plenty of minutes, he makes a mockery of that price.

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

      Very good team.

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

        Actually Vinagre is a problem.Maybe find someone to rotate with Lamptey and downgrade Foden.

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

          Not touching Foden. If I spare cash for defense it will be from Werner or Jimenez.

    5. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Decent enough defence.
      Your really only sacrificing Liverpool defence but I could see a good few cleanies from wolves in the upcoming fixtures.

      Is vinagre nailed?

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

        No he's not unless Marcal is injured.

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

      Werner out,TAA/Robbo + Digne in

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

        This

    7. Aj Royals
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I did my WC with the similar fwd and mid with James R instead of Foden. But sacrificed my defence.

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

      Perhaps downgrade foden to podence, and have an extra mil to spend on your def

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

        1m ain't changing much if I can't get a 2nd Wolves defender.

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

      Jim -> Wood 😉

      Can always downgrade Werner to Jim later, but not before WBA

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

      It looks awesome it feels like TAA vs Jimi. Not sure who wins that over next 5 or 6 games?

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

        Jimi should win it on paper with those fixtures.

    11. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      As you say, Salah looks like the one who needs to go as he has the worst points per million value in your front 7 when you aren't captaining him.
      The problem is, if you don't like Rashford what price do you drop to? The best option looks like Harvey Barnes but then you end up with loads of money to upgrade other players and when I did that and posted my team earlisr you implied that I was clueless for having a decent rotating bench.

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

        Salah could be insane this season with Thiago. I don't want to get rid of him. I don't even think he has the worst points per million value. That is likely Werner or Jimenez. But with their respective fixture runs, it's very hard to drop either.

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

          It's not long term, you can get him back in a few weeks.
          What are your points projections for Salah, Jimenez and Werner in the next 6 games?

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

            Members area has:

            Salah - 36.9 (highest among all players)
            Jimenez - 32.5
            Werner 28.4

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

              So Jimenez is £8.5m and gets you 4.4 less points than £12m Salah over the next six games. How can you think Salah is better value over that time period?

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

                Captaincy against SHU and WHU.

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

                  So lose him for the next 3 like you said and then get rid of Werner when he has Man U and shift the value to midfield.

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

      Of that 7 it's Werner who's got to go for me, preferably for a 'pool defender.

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

      I am too looking similar team but want nailed defender.. taylor instead of vinagre? Other looks amazing !!!

  13. KDB4PREZ
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would you W/C this team on a -4?

    McCarthy

    Taa/Saïss/Bavis/Vinagre

    Salah/KDB/Bruno/Havertz

    Adams/Richarlison

    4mill/Mitchel/Biss/Davis

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

      No

    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. Your defence and attack are all over the shop

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

      No.

      You have Wolves and Everton. Son you can get in for Havertz if Hav is poor in the next game.

      1. KDB4PREZ
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers guys gl this week

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

    Little bit disappointing to use my only FT to get KDB while everyone who owned Auba made the same move. Hope not all of them captain him so I can make up some lost ground...

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe Sterling was the pick

  15. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who to captain out of:

    A) Salah
    B) KDB
    C) Werner?

    1. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Im going c

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

      A

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

      B - averaged 8.7 points per home game last season and now he has penalties as well.
      Pretty much an auto captain like Suarez used to be.

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

      C

  16. Ramsays Raw Steak
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Jimemez gonna rise?

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

      Not tonight

      1. Ramsays Raw Steak
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        K

  17. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    ASM to Podence or Egan to James?

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

      A

    2. Ramsays Raw Steak
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Both

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

        +1

      2. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Doing Aubameyang to KDB/Sterling, don't want to do a -8

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

    Any ideas with my WC team?

    Martinez 4m
    TAA James Saiss Lamptey Mitchell
    Salah KDB Son Podence 4.5m
    Werner Wood DCL

    Thanks

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

      Looks good - only poss change Wood to 4.5 and Lamptey to VVD

  19. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Need a cheapish, yet decent defender. Whittled it down to these 3. Who would you pick?

    A) Taylor
    B) Lamptey
    C) Justin

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

      B

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

    Thiago or Rodriguez? Or both in this attack :

    Salah / KDB / JRod / Klitch / Thiago?
    Werner / Jimi / DCL.

    Rotating 7 of the 8.

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

      Thiago -> 4.5M

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

        Agree worried he may assist the assister sometimes, but he's one of the best mids in the world - with Salah and Mane getting supplied by him.

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

          Not worth it IMO

          Not an FPL option, but I agree very good player

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

            Ok thanks - appreciated. Easy to overthink sometimes.

  21. xHaTr
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Drop one on wildcard:

    A: Jimenez
    B: Trent
    C: Son
    D: Werner

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

      A for now imo

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

      Keep all 4

    3. Aj Royals
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Keep all 4

      1. Aj Royals
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Or Trent if you need fund at MID/FWD

    4. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C

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

      C

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

      D, after WBA

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

      C or D

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

    If Justin rises tonight & Lamptey does not, switch the two on Wildcard?

    Justin longevity likely not too much longer, even if he does well in the next few.

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

      Thats my plan

      Thanks for the 0.1m Justin and an A G

  23. EWH2020
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mitchell or Dunne on WC?

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

    Best pick to replace Rudiger?
    a)Zouma
    b)Saiss
    c)Taylor

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

      Has to be Saiss with those fixtures, he could end up being the best value player in the game.

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

        cheers.Agreed but on paper,the fixtures 3-5 are better for Chelsea.

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

          They both have good short term fixtures, I trust Wolves defence more than Chelsea though and Saiss could well be in your team up until Christmas.

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

            Cheers Snevitz!

  25. Agger
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any news on De Bruyne when he went down with a few minutes to go vs Wolves? Seemed to roll his ankle or something?

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

      Just faffing about for time.

  26. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you captain?
    A) Salah
    B)Kdb
    C) Son

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

      A

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

      KDB

  27. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Start which 3 this week?

    A) KWP (bur)
    B) Taylor (SOU)
    C) Davies (NEW)
    D) Mitchell (EVE)
    E) Soucek (WOL)

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

      Soucek has had a few big chances so far, I’m starting him 100%

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Agreed with him. Which 2 defs to start mate?

        Currently on Davies and Taylor

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

          If it was me I’d play B and C - but all 4 could get returns, horrible decision to make 🙂

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Haha thanks

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

      B, C, E

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nice that’s what I’m on. Thanks mate.

        Attempting to hold off on the WC. Very tough when you have this defence and McCarthy!

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

          I caved Sunday night. Hopefully you have the premium players to make up for the defence!

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Front line of:

            Salah, KDB, Rodriguez, Podence
            Werner, Martial

            Hoping it doesn’t let me down as much as my team in GW2!

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

              It looks good long term, so many options this year. Definitely no need to WC.

              My WC is:

              Martinez,
              Ake, Catagene, Saiss, James, Michell
              KDB, Son, Barnes, Zaha, Podence
              Kane, Jimenez, DCL

              Liverpool games will be fun.

              1. Don Kloppeone
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Nice team. The Spurs double up isn’t for me but it could work out!

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

                  It's short term for the decent fixtures. If Kane doesn't get a price increase this week then I'll put Werner in for wba but don't want to be priced out of Kane in a few weeks time and I have 0 in the bank.

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

        this

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

    On Wildcard, Foden or Barnes?

    I can currently have:
    - Guaita / TAA / Foden
    - Guaita / Robertson / Barnes
    - Martinez / TAA / Barnes

    I am 0.2m short of having Barnes with option A currently. Could gain 0.1m tonight if Justin rises. Could gain another 1.0m from Zaha/Bamford but less likely.

    With Option A there's the very real chance Foden could rise 0.2m over the next 1-2 weeks. (I think I prefer Barnes due to heatmap and attempts, but the opposition is a factor.)

    1. Aidan269
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  29. Nolberto Solano
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which option for the foreseeable future?

    A) TAA & James
    B) TAA & Justin
    C) Robbo & Castagne

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

      As a duo it has to be C

  30. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Play Burke, Bench Davies
    B) Davies to Reece James for -4

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why not play Davies?

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

        think he'll be benched for reguillon