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How Mindfulness can help with your FPL decisions


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We’ve all been there. Logging on to the Fantasy Premier League website just to have another look at our team. It’s beautiful, a masterpiece. The only issue is that we’ve already looked at it today. Why are we looking again? The answer is very simple really, and it’s mainly dopamine.

Just as Facebook used ‘psychological hacking’ in order to (and this is a genuine quote) ‘take as much of our time and attention as possible’. FPL innocently and unknowingly exerts a familiar influence over many of its managers.

I’m not that good at FPL. I always have a good start but things get messy along the way and I end up somewhere in the top 10 of my mini-leagues, occasionally in the money. I also have an addictive personality by nature, and so ordinarily FPL takes up too much of my time.

I’m a Mindfulness trainer by trade and my aim for this season is to use my knowledge of psychology and mental health in order to have more fun and less stress. After speaking to lots of friends, I see that this seems to be a good recipe for many others as well.

I’ve seen more and more talk about the psychological blunders we all make with FPL, and reactive transfers is a great example of the relationship between Mindfulness and this dear old game. Reactivity is perhaps the number one trait we try to address in mindfulness and meditation courses.

There are a few other nuggets of wisdom within the principles of Mindfulness which relate quite nicely to FPL and the unnecessary issues it can cause. I thought it might be helpful for readers if I summarised a few of the key ones here:

CONTROL

How De Bruyne's new Man City role affects his FPL credentials this season

Perhaps the most important source of FPL suffering is the illusion of control. Despite all the statistics anyone can possibly muster, the truth (however hard to hear it might be) is:

You don’t know what’s going to happen in any of those football matches.

It’s worth reading again because this is vital. We really don’t know. We are guessing. Yes, of course, there are trends, and of course, there’s a high probability that Kevin De Bruyne is going to get quite a few points against Fulham at home, but we can never know for sure and it is totally out of our control.

The follow up truth from this is:

How many points you get this week, or across the season, is not in your control. 

Strange to consider, isn’t it? I bet some people reading this beg to differ, but think about it. Every single point you have ever gained in FPL has been because a random human being miles away from you did something with a football, and it had nothing to do with you. 

Remembering this should be a relief. It takes away a lot of the grasping and clinging to what you think you definitely know, or how well you should/could do this week. Perhaps the most important consequence of remembering this first principle is that we remember to enjoy the game.

FUN

Did you forget? FPL is supposed to be fun! We all started playing this game because it’s enjoyable to try to guess what’s going to happen in the future, and to be rewarded when our guesses are correct. Enjoying the thrill of the unknown. 

This year, with more advice, news and FPL services available than ever before, there is a real risk of many of us losing sight of the enjoyment of the game more than ever before as well. If you really think about it, do you want to give so much energy and time to something which you are not enjoying? None of us do. So it’s in our interests to understand those factors which suck the fun out of the game and attempt to address them in our own relationship with FPL.

Mindfulness is great for this. Any time you notice that you’re miserable or stressed out because of FPL, it’s a good chance to stop and take some time to investigate what’s really going on. Slow down and pay attention to what’s happening in your inner world; bring it into the light. This is a form of meditation, and it doesn’t need to be done sitting on a cushion with your eyes closed. Rather than letting negative emotions drive your behaviour, be ruthless in remembering the above two points: it’s not in your control, and it’s supposed to be fun. Let go!

CONSCIOUS CLICKING

FPL relaunches with/without unlimited transfers for all managers

I started this article by mentioning the relentless checking of the website which many of us have fallen prey to. This behaviour takes place because we get a dopamine hit released in our brain every time we look at our team and remember that we might be rewarded in the future for those players doing well this weekend. Just like Instagram, Twitter etc, this is creating a feedback loop which is incredibly addictive.

The good news is that this means the remedies are the same and there are many. We should consider why we are checking the website and our team and begin to transition to consciously checking when we have a reason to do so. When we pay attention to our behaviours, we begin to transform them.

This is another strategy which can alleviate stress and bring some fun back into the game. Less time wasted is only going to be a good thing. Gradually bringing consciousness into the checking of the website will filter into your thinking processes as well, and before long you will be wasting less energy thinking badly about your transfers during the week and confusing the issue.

Who would want to be addicted to looking at a teamsheet of players from random football teams who you think are going to do well on the weekend? None of us do, and there’s no reason why we need to.

CLEAR THINKING

I was interested to see how well Magnus Carlsen did in FPL last year, and having just started learning to play chess, I think I can see some of the reasons why. Besides having a superhuman memory (which must really help when it comes to remembering stats and transfer options), chess requires extraordinarily clear thinking and decision making.

Magnus is incredibly good at blitz chess, which is when you have only a small amount of time to make your move, and this means he is very good at making decisions without wasting energy. This must be so useful for FPL. When he looks at his team and realises a strategy isn’t likely to pay off, I presume that he immediately discards it at light speed as he would do in a chess match, instead of ruminating over it as most of us would. This clarity of thought, unfortunately, isn’t something we all possess! However, we can still learn from this and try to bring some of it into our own play.

An example of this in relation to Mindfulness is to notice when you are thinking badly about FPL. If it’s just in the back burner of your mind, ticking away throughout the week, this isn’t necessarily helping you.

It would be better to consciously think about it for a short amount of time and make clear decisions which you understand. Make a routine for doing transfers which gives you enough time to gather the info you need and then make your decision, but doesn’t allow you to waste lots of your week. As you practice thinking more clearly and not wasting mental energy, you get better at it. That can only be a good thing.

MEDITATION

Perhaps the most important aspect of practising meditation is that it allows us to access a deeper state of mind. When we are in a deeper state of mind, everything is better. It brings clarity to our thinking and makes it more difficult for negative emotions to hang around and ruin our day.

Really slowing down and allowing the mind to rest fills it with energy, which is more powerful than the kind of energy we use on a day-to-day basis. This energy is likely to help us make much better decisions and enjoy our FPL season. So take a deep breath (or 100) before burning those four points!


FPL Lessons Learned from Gameweek 2

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  1. I AM THE FPL MONSTER
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    OR 123K

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

    a. Asm to Podence
    b. Auba, Asm to Rodriguez, Rasford for hit

    1. I AM THE FPL MONSTER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      A. Unless you have cash for a City midfielder than a hit is more justified. Not worth it for Rash imo

  3. Dirty Harry
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hows this front 8 looking, no Chelsea attack though at the moment but Jimi/Son place holders should they start stringing purple patches.

    Salah KDB Son Barnes JRod
    Jimenez DCL (Brewster)

    1. I AM THE FPL MONSTER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

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

      Havertz looks like he will do "a Son" fall in price and score huge score the next week against a weak opponent

      1. Dirty Harry
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I could see that also, though I think Son could also do well against Newcastle. Can't have them all I guess.

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good. Will have to hope Brewster doesn’t end up getting stuck taking up a Liverpool slot

      1. Dirty Harry
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah this is one concern as well, however at the moment I only have Salah. I've taken TAA out to spread some funds.

        Back line is:
        James Saiss Castagne Lamptey Mitchell.

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          A bit light for my liking but there’s more than 1 way to play this game

          1. Dirty Harry
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I do agree and not having the likes of a Digne/Doherty/LIV is a little concern but I would like to think Jrod/Barnes slot could outscore them

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

    Did price changes happen?

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      In 20 minutes I think. So not yet

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

        ok, going to bed than. cheers

  5. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Unusual question but would you prefer Greenwood or Barnes for draft?

    Would have to be Greenwood if they don’t sign another winger but am worried that they will. Thoughts?

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

    Thoughts on this early planned hit for next week? I have 0m maneuver so will do it Saturday night most probably.

    Bruno and Brewster out Barnes and Jimmy in for -4

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

      Jimmy will go up 0.1 before then.

  7. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Podence gonna lose game time with Semedo coming in ?

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

      Nah, least not for immediate future i’d say

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Traore will be moved to rw. Podence will likely keep his spot on lw at least for now but will give him more competition

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

      because of Adama moving up from RWB to RW?

    4. atcampos88
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure if it is still on after the Semedo move but Douglas Costa is the one that concerns me if he does move to Wolves.

    5. Keep Calm and Play On
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hopefully we will get some hints from this weeks presser

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

      Podence is too small.... I don't think he will keep regular starter for some tactical reason... but yes, he is preferable than Neto

  8. derdourily
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Will son rise tonight ?

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

      Any replies ?

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Check fplstatistics

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

        He is on 89%
        But fffix predicts that he is rising tonight !

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

      Doesn't look like it

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

    Any feedback on these wild card teams would be much appreciated:

    A)
    Martinez (Button)
    TAA, Saiss, James, (Lamptey, Mitchell)
    Salah, KDB, Zaha, Foden, (Podence)
    Richi, Jimenez, Wood

    B)
    Martinez (Button)
    TAA, Saiss, Lamptey, (Cooper, Mitchell)
    Salah, KDB, Son, Podence, (Foden)
    DCL, Mitro, Jimenez

    C)
    Martinez (Button)
    TAA, Saiss, Taylor, (Lamptey, Mitchell)
    Salah, KDB, Zaha, Podence, (Anguissa)
    DCL, Werner, Jimenez

    Decision is driving me mad!

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

      C

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

      C for sure

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C

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

        So you think Werner is important then? More important than a stronger bench?

        1. Keep Calm and Play On
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          This week absolutely

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

            You think the defence of team C is strong enough?

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

              I guess I play TAA and Saiss every week and then rotate the other 3. Concerned Podence might not be that nailed and Anguissa is poor cover. Hence the other teams having stronger cover

              1. Keep Calm and Play On
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Having more cover will just give you a benching headache and if you’re anything like me you’ll get it wrong 8/10 so I wouldn’t worry about that. Podence should be nailed for the time being unless they sign another winger IMO

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

                  They have signed a new winger. That's my worry. traore may push forward and Podence benched. Hes looked good though so hopefully it'll be Neto who gets the boot.

            2. Keep Calm and Play On
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Yup you can rotate the two 4.5s and mitchell while he has his spot. I’m not keen on Zaha I went Hames over him but it’s a solid team and he could do well

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

                Ideally I would have had Hames or Greenwood in that spot but I don't have the 0.5 needed. Zaha may become Foden if I see him playing week in week out.

                1. Keep Calm and Play On
                  • 8 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  I’d take Hames and downgrade DCL, which I know sounds dumb after his hat trick but I just feel richarlison will start getting in on the goals and the one guy supplying both with be Hames

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

                    I'd much prefer Richi over both but he's just that little bit too expensive. Who would you downgrade DCL to? Not sure I'd be happy with anyone alongside Hames who could outscore Zaha and DCL.

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

      Going with the same backline except for Robbo over Trent

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

        What's rest of your team?

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

          Currently Salah Kdb Son (placeholder for Chelsea mid) JRod and Podence
          Undecided on FWD structure but will get DCL (switch to Antonio gw8)

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

        I'm tempted by Robbo for the extra 0.5 mil ITB but Trent hauls scare me.

        1. Keep Calm and Play On
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It was worse last year because TAA had all corners, now Robbo is taking half so it’s a bit more even IMO, I know TAA has freekicks as well but that may not be enough to take the .5 out of another position

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

            Robbo actually looks like the better player right now too imo. Tempting.

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

          Also they’ve both scored 400 points each last 2 seasons. Trent more explosive but over the season it should just even out

    5. Game of Throw_ins
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C with Foden instead of Zaha, who blows hot and cold. This will give you extra 0.5 ITB to upgrade defence, if required.

  10. The White Pele
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Foden or wood ?

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wood imo

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

      Foden, City injuries means he should get decent game time, at least until Aguero comes back and that's likely a month away. Burnley's squad is in ribbons at the mo.

    3. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers

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

    Reguilon at 0.1% TSB could be a heck of a differential for some brave soul!

    1. Ole's at the wheel
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      This message lit up like a gem in a coal mine

  12. I AM THE FPL MONSTER
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who will score more points in GW3?

    A) KDB

    B) Salah

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

      A

    2. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Probably A

  13. Man Chest Hair United
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What’s the story with jimmy Dunne for Burnley.

    Who’s he in for and for how long?

    1. mattk lfc
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Backup behind Tarkowski (transfer) and Mee (injured). How long he starts is anyones guess. Transfer waiting to happen imo

      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate

  14. PL Ball
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Will Havertz start against WBA?

    1. Keep Calm and Play On
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely

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

      He was subbed after 60ish mins. And he scored a hatrick. He'll play.

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

      Yes, then blank...

  15. mattk lfc
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which one?
    A) Digne and Rodriguez
    B) Robertson and Foden

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

      B

  16. NATSTER
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    If I want to switch one of Zaha or Hames to Podence, who should go?

    Salah - KDB - Son - Hames - Zaha
    Jimenez - DCL - 4.5

    If remove Zaha, it will be double EVE and double Wolves. A bit too risky?

    1. Keep Calm and Play On
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is this a WC?

    2. Man Chest Hair United
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think hamez over Zaha personally

      1. Keep Calm and Play On
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I would agree and maybe DCL to Werner...you’re going to want a Chelsea player this week

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

          Yes. WC draft which I haven't been satisfied yet. By the end of this week, I think Werner will be in the team.

          1. Keep Calm and Play On
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            That would make it a 10/10 in my book

  17. Man Chest Hair United
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this wildcard team

    Martinez
    Saïss Trent Taylor Lamptey Vinagre
    Salah Hamez KDB Foden Podence
    JIMÉNEZ Werner Brewster

    1. Keep Calm and Play On
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Vinagre is the only risk but he’s the cheapest bench fodder ATM so I wouldn’t worry I really like that team 9/10

      1. Keep Calm and Play On
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Foden and Podence are risks to a certain extent but I think they will play enough to justify their price

        1. Man Chest Hair United
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah I think they are worth the risk.

          Vinagre could be someone else but I only have 4.4 i figures he might get some games now with the injury to Marçal

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

      Brewster concerns me. If he doesn't get his move, or ends up in the championship he's a problem. Is there any news on him?

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

      Try again, 4 Wolves.

      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Correct. Damm looks like Vinagre is out

  18. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ballers....

    Thoughts on this WC team..

    Ryan
    Keane, TAA, Saiss
    KDB, Bruno, Son, Podence
    Wood, (w)erner, Jimenez

    Nyland, Taylor, Mitchell, Romeu

    Plan will be Son and Bruno to Salah and 7.5 mid in GW6.

    TIA

  19. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A. DCL + JImenez
    B. Mitro + Werner

    Already have Hamez, Podence, Saiss

  20. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Risers:
    Rodríguez (£7.6), Podence (£5.6)

    Fallers:
    Aubameyang (£11.9), Duffy (£4.4), Caballero (£4.9), Hudson-Odoi (£5.8), Ayew (£5.9), Kean (£5.9), Mawson (£4.4), Iheanacho (£5.8), Chamberlain (£6.4), Aarons (£4.9), Saint-Maximin (£5.4), Osborn (£4.9), Lucas Moura (£6.9), Foyth (£4.4), Balbuena (£4.4)

    1. dark91
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks. People finally got their James rise

      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        but where's the Werner drop?

        1. dark91
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I think it will happen on Saturday morning

          1. All about the galacticos
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            protected to sunday, the drop isn't going to happen mark my words.

            1. dark91
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              If that's the case and Werner scores on Saturday then there won't be a drop at all

              1. All about the galacticos
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                his price is a mystery, inexplicable whether it goes up or down. totally inconsistent with other players, has already been mentioned on many youtube/podcasts, most notably fpl blackbox this evening

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

      Cheers 🙂

    3. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers Sinik.

    4. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      does the Rodriguez delay pretty much guarantee that he won't get another rise?

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

        The working theory is that he was price-locked for 15 days and is now no longer.

        https://twitter.com/FF_Trout/status/1308587265329901568

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

          Oh, it looks likely. Is there anyway to check for when Werner was added to the game?

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

            He was there when FPL opened.

            1. Pieterke30
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              So it just makes no sense for him?!

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

                People are buying Werner.

                1. @persecuted_by_mods
                    3 years, 6 months ago

                    More are selling

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

                      Granted, but then there’s Wildcards to be factored in to that too.

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

        Nice! Swapped out Auba yesterday. Those numbers looked close at the time.

    5. FPL Bond @ Twitter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      With Aguero,B Silva & Gundogan- out for the time being, can we expect Foden to start the next 2-3 games??

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

        I'd say so

      2. Keep Calm and Play On
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I do

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

        Mahrez and Torres can both fill that role.

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

        Nah

    6. Shoplifters United
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A. Podence, Havertz
      B. Foden, Zaha

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

        A

      2. Victor6359
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        A

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

        Podence + Foden, Havertz only played Barnsley, and Zaha is a flash in the pan imo

    7. FPL Bond @ Twitter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Who is better to have on WC?
      A. Zaha
      B. Hamez
      Already have DCL..

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

        A. Zaha playing up front.

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

      Who do you think is the better Chelsea option?
      A) Werner
      B) Havertz

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

        A for now

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

        Werner, yes, but don't overlook Havertz scoring a hat-trick last night. It was against Barnsley, but West Brom defence isn't so much better. The boy looks like he's found his mojo and that was combining with Tammy whilst Werner sat the game out. I had both before losing them on my WC - I might have been premature there.

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

      Digne + Robbo vs TAA + 5.5

      1. korbendallas82
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Is Ake a option?

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

          I think he could be a sneaky option yeh. Will start, fixtures are ok, allows fernandinho to step back into a CDM role which will help tighten things up for city defensively.

      2. korbendallas82
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        D and R i guess

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

        D + R

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

      RMT
      Pickford (Ryan)
      VVD, Saiss, James (Justin, Mitchell)
      KDB, Hamez, Zaha, Podence (4.5)
      Werner, Kane, Jiminez
      0.9 in bank

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

      Any idea if Jimmy Dunne will be nailed?

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

        He won't be.

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

          Cheers, Mitchell best 4.0 defender then?

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

            He's 4.1 if you've got it. But he'll only get another 2-3 games. If it's for the bench your best bet it Ferguson. Injured at the mo but when he's ready in 3-4 weeks he'll be nailed at 4m.

    12. akhilrajau
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why some tempalres include peacock-farrel . Is he better than steer in bench?

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

        He is. When Heaton is fit, Steer will be Villa's third keeper. You want a 4m keeper who's a number 2 choice. Peacock play behind a good defence. After him there's be Forster and Button who might replace McC and Johnstone if their clubs struggle.

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

          Assuming Heaton doesn’t leave which I suspect he will sharpish. Ideally you want the 4.0 behind the keeper you have.

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

          K fine

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

      Any reason to go with Werner over Kane?
      On a WC atm.

      1. I Must Break You
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        1 reason: West Brom

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

          Reason for Kane: Newcastle

    14. FPL Clem Fandango
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Really interesting points raised in this article. Cheers!