Scout Network

The latest content and updates from the Scout Network

It has been a busy week in the Scout Network as content creators around the world turn their attentions to Gameweek 3.

Every week, we bring you all the updates from those enlisted in the Scout Network and Scout Academy.

This features anything you may have missed, as well as an in-depth look at one of the Scout Network’s key personnel.

Ahead of Gameweek 3, the spotlight falls on a recent addition to the network: Mini League Mate.

SCOUT NETWORK

We Are Brighton 

We Are Brighton’s partnership with Fantasy Football Scout has been working wonders this season. After tipping Leandro Trossard (£6.0m) and Tariq Lamptey (£4.5m) ahead of their attacking involvements in the Seagulls’ Gameweek 1 defeat to Chelsea, their key Brighton assets for Gameweek 2 were Lewis Dunk (£5.0m) and Adam Webster (£4.5m). The two centre-backs both kept a clean sheet in the 3-0 win at Newcastle, Dunk stealing a bonus point too. There will be a new FFS Brighton article over on the We Are Brighton website ahead of every Gameweek this season.

FPLNymfria 

Nymfria featured on Glen Kightley’s YouTube Channel – Everything Arsenal.  She celebrated passing 4,000 subscribers on YouTube last week. Nymfria will be live again on Thursday with her Dream Team Stream, and will host the next FPL Wildcats stream, which features FPL Dave.

FPL Family 

The FPL Family broke their record for most-watched live stream last weekend, which has so far been viewed over 32,000 times. They have also been recording episodes of Sam v Lee – The Points Predictor, for the FFScout YouTube channel again. Each week they each choose a defender, midfielder and forward to see which will return the most points. This season one of them will pick a team of highly owned (over 10%) players each round and the other a team of differentials (under 10%).

Ted Talks FPL 

Ted has updated his fixture difficulty charts and investigated average positions of a number of key players

El Statto

This week El Statto launched a new partnership with stats provider FPLDackel which has enabled him to update his website.

Fantasy Chat with Karam Tayser 

Fantasy Chat reached a new milestone of 2,500 YouTube subscribers last week, excellent growth in its first three weeks.

FPL Take The Hit 

Mick and Joff have been busy discussing whether or not to take hits this week as Wildcards loom large for the Fantasy community. 

SCOUT ACADEMY

The boys at Americans Talk FPL officially joined Twitter this week. They also added a Player Spotlight section to their weekly videos to enable them to dive deeper in to their top watchlist players. 

David from FPL In The Dug Out collaborated with Sam Bonfield on the role of the Dream Team in FPL, which has now had over 5,000 views. Much like American’s Talk FPL, FPL In The Dugout also launched their twitter platform

Meanwhile FPL Talkings Points have just launched a new interactive map feature on their website so that FPL players from around the world can connect with content creators near them geographically. This map will include the content from members of the Scout Academy and the Scout Network. 

Spotlight: Mini League Mate 

Mini League Mate is a service that focuses on one of the most important parts of FPL: winning your Mini Leagues!

Mini League Mate gives a weekly data update on your leagues, including points scored and other key developments.

This service is divided in to two parts. Firstly the ‘Deadline Day’ mail. This is an email sent straight after the Gameweek deadline passes and ahead of kick-off in the opening fixture of the round. 

The mail allows you to see exactly how each member of your Mini League has lined up for the Gameweek, including information on the most transferred-in and transferred-out options, most captained and average starting XI/formation. 

At the end of the Gameweek’s final match, Mini League Mate then emails out ‘The Dossier’, a stat-packed breakdown featuring whose captain picks came off, whose did not, and how to plot through subsequent rounds.

The Dossier also contains charts and statistics such as: 

  • Leaderboard Deep Dive 
  • Mini-League vs the world 
  • Points breakdown 
  • Manager of the week 
  • Biggest riser and faller 
  • Best players in the league this Gameweek 
  • Best and worst transfers made 
  • Bandwagons 
  • Squad value tracker 
  • Chip tracker 
  • Mini League template team and more 

One of the great things about Mini League Mate is not everyone needs to sign up. The Deadline Day mail and The Dossier can be shared throughout the league via email, social media, messaging services. Alternatively, you can keep this detailed information to yourself.


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FPL Lessons Learned from Gameweek 2

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

    Zaha better option than the Wood,Mitro, Foden? Never mind the price difference

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

      no

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’ve got him atm on wildcard, I think with 4 mids and a 4.5 foden is to much of a risk ahead of Zaha - he’s also nailed and on pens (maybe)

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Mili is on pens

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Ok, he only played 2 and 16 mins so far so have to see about that one

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

    Which would you prefer?

    A. Wood & Alzate (playing 343)
    B. Brewster & Foden (playing 352)

    Other players are, KDB, Salah, Son, Podence, Werner & DCL.

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

      A - just because I have them currently

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

    Scenes when both Son and Kane blank as Brucey's 5-4-1 total football comes around

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

      would not be surprised to see Toon win that 1-0 or 2-1

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

        Newcastle would be lucky to enter the penalty box, but I can't see the game having many goals.

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

          They were actually really good in GW1 (albeit WHU were abysmal)

          1. Bank$y
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Agreed. They’ll get some of that form back.

        2. Bank$y
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Spurs are just as inconsistent as the Toon. Don’t bank on a win for either.

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

            Yup, would hate to have to pick the winner of that with a gun to my head! Not as cut and dry as many on here seem to think!

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

    Bottomed :

    I am on wildcard and thinking of going 3-4-3 with forwards and midfielders all on penalties. Anybody fancy this plan?

    Rodriguez - Salah - De Bruyne - Klich

    Ings - Jimenez - Mitrovic

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

      Looks fine overall, don't like Klich-Mitro-Ings but I can see why you do.

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

        Just provides me funds to make a good defense and Klich is on penalties.

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

      It's good. Could be a weekend when they all blank plus 3 penalty misses though. But that's the risk.

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

      Nice.
      Could pay off with the amount of penalties flying around in PL.

    4. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I have that midfield but Werner Jiménez and DCL up top.

    5. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mitro would be my only doubt

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

      Literally 7 penalty takers. Could be good, sadly.

    7. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Getting pen takers doesn't work unless it's a ghost team - you miss out on other players who can haul

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

      Smart imo, Mitro the only one that I'd be concerned about holding! WIll have 5 pen takers on my WC team.

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

    Too risky to go without Son with this front 8?

    Salah KDB Hames Podence Anguissa
    DCL Jimi Jesus/Werner.

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

      Not at all.

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

        cheers

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

      Not at all too risky

      For most people it’s Hames or Son

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

        thanks

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

      Can you not downgrade werner/Jesus and upgrade Anguissa to Son?

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

        Yes thats an option I'm thinking of but like the idea of a possible City double up.
        Especially at most in my league will only have KDB.

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

      Not in the slightest.
      Great team. Son will probably blank this GW.

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

        Thanks
        Haha yeah but probably not knowing my luck.

  6. Michelle Davin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Whats going on with the captain poll?

    Doesnt seem to work.

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

      This

  7. pratul09
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    On WC.

    McCarthy (Ryan)
    VVD, Saiss, Dunne (Justin, Mitchell)
    Salah, Son, KDB, Hames (Anguissa)
    DCL, Bamford, Jimi

    Really wanted to get in Werner but not sure how. Thoughts?

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

      Lots will disagree but honestly Bamford is a no hoper of an FPL pick.

      You’d have to downgrade Son to get Werner

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

        No idea how Bamford is getting this much traction.

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

          21 points from 2 games with 1 being at Anfield should tell you all you need to know!

        2. Dire Souffle
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          He is fairly cheap, Bielsa likes him so he is guaranteed minutes and Leeds seem to have decided that all out attack is the best way of getting results so he will get chances. Other than he is not on pens, I think he is a better choice that Mitro.

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

      Be brave and drop Salah!

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

        It’s brave to put your hand in a wood chipper but I wouldn’t recommend it

        1. pratul09
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          i agree

        2. Homer21
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          You're confusing bravery with stupidity

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

            I’m not - PAVSBOOT is (and that was my point) 😉

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

      Not sold on rotating keepers, it if you insist, then surely Martinez over McCarthy?.
      Would try and upgrade Bamford.
      Dunne not a good long term pick.

      1. pratul09
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        McCarthy to Martinez done!
        Would have to downgrade Hames or Son to upgrade bamford!

    4. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Downgrade Rodríguez and sell Jiménez for him

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

    The best thing that could happen to FPL this gameweek would be a dominant United win and a poor Everton performance.

    Agree?

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      This will happen, Spurs assets to blank as well

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

      No I strongly disagree

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

        Only just noticed your awesome FPL history - congrats!

        Still won’t save you from a United masterclass this weekend though 😉

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

          Haha you’re right, it doesnt seem to be saving me from much this season so far!

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

      United should win comfortably, convincing people to bring them in for their run of Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs, and Everton

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      And a Toon 1-0 win

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

        Also a Saints clean sheet but that might be a step too far!

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

      Would love it. 🙂

    6. Dire Souffle
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Disagree - Everton, Chelsea and Utd to win heavily and Pool to not score would be the best thing.

    7. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      United winning 3-0 with everyone involved would set the cat amongst the pigeons big time

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

      yes please

  9. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    1.9itb. For a hit, Egan >>

    A. Saiss
    B. James
    C. Digne

    McCarthy
    TAA, Egan**, Davies, Mitchell
    Salah, KDB(C), Rodríguez, ASM*
    Werner, Ings
    (Nyland, Justin, Bissouma**, Davis)

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

      A

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers for the reply

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

    Which option from each on WC?

    1) Werner
    2) Jesus

    a) Greenwood
    b) Foden

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

      1b

    2. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1A
      But maybe switch to Jesus after Chelsea's easy games.
      I'd go B over A if I was more certain of starts. Easy switch anyway.

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

      1B

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

      1B

  11. juanmata8
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    WC Team. Any Suggestions?

    Martinez | Steer
    Digne | James | Saiss | Lamptey | Mitchell
    Salah | KDB | Son | Podence
    DCL | Martial | Jiminez

    Any thoughts on the better combo here?
    A) Mitrovic | Rodriguez | Robertson
    B) Martial | Podence | Digne
    C) Jesus | Podence | Coleman & Justin > 5m

    Thanks

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

      Persisting with Martial is brave. I don't hate it.

      Consider Wood, Foden, Robertson as well. That would be my preference I think.

      1. Goonsquad245
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I think I agree with this.

      2. juanmata8
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thinking of going with Werner or Jesus initially

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

    Martinez
    Taa/Robertson/Saiss
    Bruyne/Hamez/son/greenwood or Foden/podence
    Werner/Jimenez

    Steer/justin/mitchell/Brewster

    Could downgrade Robertson for DCL also.

    Or

    Martinez
    Saiss/Lamptey/Justin
    Salah/Hamez/son/bruyne/podence
    Werner/Jimenez

    Steer/Taylor/Mitchell/brewster

  13. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Martinez
    Trent Digne Ayling Saiss
    Salah Sterling Rodriguez Podence
    Werner(C) Martial

    Steer Lamptey Biss Brewster

    All Gtg?

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

      yep g2g mate... werner C is ballsy

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He’ll come good!! And it’s West Brom

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

          yea dont doubt it, but west brom played decent. And Cheslea seem to not be fully firing and using werner properly.. but good shout mate

          1. Warby84
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            West Brom may score but no chance of a clean Sheet, also if Jorginho is dropped then Werner on Penalty Duty

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

      Werner Cap could be gold! And like Sterling pick too.
      Solid team

    3. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice team.

  14. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    took a hit to get fix this team (auba + ASM to KDB + Pereira), is it OK? Dont want to use my WC just yet.
    Also what is the best site to follow price rises ect?

    McCarthy
    TAA Justin CTaylor BDavies
    KDB(c) Salah Son Pereira
    Martial Werner

    Nyland, Davis, Stephens, Ferguson

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

      My team is almost identical so I really hope you have an amazing week!

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

        thanks mate, you too! Happy with my C choice?

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

          You can’t ever go wrong captaining KDB

          It’s a total lottery between Salah, KDB, Son & Werner. I’ll probably go Salah (as he is at home) or Werner (as it’s West Brom) if I feel brave

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good team and decent moves (Pereira Talisman), no bench cover for Justin, although you never know he could get involved on the counter (Slim)..

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

        thanks mate, i need to start getting rid of BDavies as well as some point..my bench sucks that's clear though

        1. Warby84
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Not much you can do, and no need to WC, so ride it out..

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

    Martinez (Steer)
    Trent - Saiss - Taylor (Lamptey & Mitchell)
    Salah - KDB - Son - Podence (Alzate)
    Werner - DCL - Wood

    WC g2g?

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

      yep good team, who is your C?

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

        Werner currently, probably end up being KDB though!

  16. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I don't want to scare anyone, but I think Joe is developing telekinetic abilities. Watch him carefully here: https://youtu.be/MCQAXG_cxuo?list=WL&t=1836

    He's clearly manipulating the camera with his mind.

    Concern.

  17. Boberella
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Tossing up between:
    A) 3-5-2 with Foden (Bench Davis)
    B) 3-4-3 with DCL (Bench Burke)

    Regardless of any other players, would the consensus here be B?

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

      b

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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

    Can anyone help?
    A: Werner & Hames
    B: Kane & Foden

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

      a

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      A

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

    I know it's not great but will do this GW?

    McCarthy
    TAA/Davies/Justin/Vinagre
    Salah/KDB/Bruno/Podence
    Werner/DCL

    Steer/Mitchell/Brewster/Bissouma

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

      not bad at all mate, who is your captain?

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

        Can't decide whether punt on Werner or go safe with KDB/Salah

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

      I’m playing Mitchell over Justin

      G2G - I think it’s a v good team for this week (just not a huge scorer last week)

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

        Yeah have that dilemma between M and J, would hope for some attacking output of J

    3. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      GTG. pretty decent really. Davies needs to go but may get away with another week and Vinagre might not get a game but you never know.

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

        Will sort Davies next week and maybe Vinagre too

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

      Other than Davies (b/c of Regulion) and Justin, it's great for this GW.

      g2g.

  20. Kay317
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any feed back appreciated on this wild card team please:

    Martinez (Button)
    TAA, Taylor, Dallas, Lamptey, Mitchell
    Salah, KDB, Greenwood, Podence, Burke
    DCL, Werner, Jimenez

    Or Greenwood to Foden and upgrade Defence to include James and Saiss?
    Does it need Son?

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

      like the team.. no son or hames though..

      1. Kay317
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I'm not concerned about Hames really. Son worries me but means sacraficing Werner or Jimenez. What you reckon?
        Martinez (Button)
        TAA, James, Saiss, Mitchell, Lamptey
        Salah, KDB, Son, Podence, Foden
        DCL, Jimenez, Brewster
        0.9 in the bank with this one so room for upgrades with price changes. I was swinging towards Werner due to fixture and then easy change to martial or Jesus if needed.

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Rodriguez for Greenwood?

      1. Kay317
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I like rod but don't want to have two Everton cover really.

  21. Captain Hindsight
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Zaha and Son (top two scoring mids in the game right now)
    Or
    B) Salah and Podence (I’ve got the cash ITB to make this happen)

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

      a looks better but no salah could be dangerous

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Make it happen

      1. Captain Hindsight
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It’s literally breaking my mind...

    3. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Podence looks great, and Salah at home. make it happen

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

      B looks better to me

    5. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    6. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B for captaincy, unless you’re a KDB perma cap type in which case Salah isn’t worth it

  22. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Aguero just posted this, looks pretty fit to me

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CFZsqL8Cgt1/?igshid=1mbsdrxx3ki3d

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

      10.4 is such a bargain for him, love it. However there were training videos of him before too, and Pep said he's 1-2 months away from full recovery so I'll go with the manager on this one.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Shame he'll miss the Leeds game. 6 goals minimum...

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

          My Jesus-KDB-Foden triple up should soften the blow!

          City should tear apart Leeds, the press resistant players we have should open up tons of spaces and it can definitely be a 6+ goal game. If Sterling looks decent the biggest of sideways moves, KDB -> Sterling (C), could greatly work out.

          Interested to hear your thoughts on KDB's #10 role? He's a 300 point player if he plays there consistently, however it's not confirmed he'll do so against smaller teams too.

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            KDB is essential for me. Probably for the whole season.

            The runs he was making into the box, the quality, the pens, just everything. A must.

            1. Dr Van Nostrand
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Don't think he'll stay in the #10 role tho once Mahrez Silva and Aguero are back. He'll drop deeper

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

                B. Silva is not a starter last season

                1. Dr Van Nostrand
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  Mahrez and Kun were tho which is enough to drop KDB deeper

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

                    I think is too early to worry if he will drop deep. Ake can play dm.

                    1. Dr Van Nostrand
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 8 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      How is it too early? Both Mahrez and Silva will be back for GW4 raring to go.

                      Also Aguero will be back in Nov to take pens away from KDB.

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

              Thanks, agreed.

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

      Self training and team training are different

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

    A) Werner / Foden / Anguissa (in a 3-4-3)
    B) Son / Barnes / Brewster (in a 3-5-2)

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

      A

  24. davewg59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Need advice guys please. Best 3 playing defence?
    Castagne TAA Taylor Mitchell Dunne
    or
    Castagne Robbo Saiss Mitchell Dunne

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

      A

    2. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  25. @Bryan
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    When picking players before the season was going for new players to the league a risk worth taking?

    To put a massive disclaimer on this, we are only two weeks in and I think it is far too early to judge new players to the league. Still when I look at my own team, the two "risks" I took are Werner and Havertz. Sometimes you get an Aguero and Michu situation where a new player makes a mockery of their prices straight away, other times you have the likes of Suarez who take a season to bed in...and sometimes you have a Di Maria who just never does.

    On the other hand we have players that are proven and you pay a price for that, so I am thinking in the Werner price range the likes of Ings, Jimenez, Martial and Vardy, or at a stretch Kane. With those players FPL has priced them on past seasons and you are pretty much paying on par for that.

    In hindsight I think playing it completely safe may be the preferred option for me and jumping on the bandwagon once it gets moving, but that risk averse mentality could come back to haunt me as I miss out on potential upsides. For example I am happy to hold Werner and Havertz this weekend as they play WBA, I think they will come good sooner then later, just in hindsight I think I'd prefer to be waiting at the train station to board with Jimenez and Son.

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      In general, avoiding newbies is best way, but when someone of Werner's quality arrives, it's usually okay to jump right on. The likes of Aguero, Costa etc all did well from the off. Quality matters.

      Having said that I didn't start with any Chelsea, and the main reason was Ziyech. Willian is a big big loss for them, and without someone like Ziyech filling his shoes I saw Chelsea struggling to create like they did last year. bha LIV weren't the easiest openers for a team without their star playmaker. When Ziyech returns, I expect Chelsea to start mauling teams.

      1. @Bryan
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        True and I think sooner then later they will do well. However I guess like all of us a lot of players when coming into a new job take a bit to get their feet under the desk and settled! I think Werner is a great player but harder to account for how he settles in London and a new team around him.

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

          More difficult when u have a mate call Kai that contribute nothing at all. Neither attack nor defend.... Joke.

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

    Currently on a -48 cos have not hit WC yet.

    Brought Castagne in for 5.5 and he's now 5.6 to buy.
    When I pres the confirm WC button will Castagne still be 5.5?

    Trying to figure out this price rise and fall while on WC.

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

      If he's in your team he's in for the price you bought him at. 5.5m.

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

        OK thanks all.
        Haven't a clue how to play this price rise and fall game.

        Never have

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If he’s save in squad then you get him for the price you paid, if you change your mind you have to buy back at 5.6.

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

      He’ll be on 5.5 coz that’s what you bought him for

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

      Thanks all

  27. Kalou
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else having trouble viewing the captain poll?

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

      "This content is neither created or endorsed by Google"
      ???

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

      yeah

  28. Tartanjock
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Final effort methinks! No Man U/Spurs/Arsenal though.
    Ryan
    TAA Castagne Saiss
    Salah De Bruyne Hames Podence
    Werner DCL Wilson
    Button Lamptey Lewis Bissouma

  29. KingZZ
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do you reckon Werner will be on penalties now after that Jorginho miss?

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think Jorginho was really poor and may get the axe, think Werner would be on them.. Frank need him to break his duck.. I think on eye test alone he’s a season keeper..

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

      Can’t see jorghinio being in the team when everyone is fit

      So you’d assume Werner would then get them

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

    Who is the weakest link?

    A) Werner
    B) Jimenez
    C) TAA/Robbo

    One of them has to make way on my WC draft.

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

      Is there no other way

      Everyone will say Werner no doubt as he has blanked but it could end terribly

      Jimenez just plods out 6-9 pointers

      I’d never lose TAA

      Very tough choice but I’d want all 3

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

        There's no other way. I've gone through each of my remaining attackers and every other one is a greater priority than these 3.

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pretty tough, I would try and keep all.. Werner/Jimenez Fixtures alone, then one Liv FB I think is a no brainer.. If I were you take a risk in dumping Werner, but I would feel uneasy due to his next 3 fixtures alone..