Pro Pundits - Darren

Why I’m lining up for FPL Gameweek 3 without any Chelsea players

A Fantasy Premier League veteran of 11 years, Darren Wiles has an incredible track record with three top 1k finishes in the last four seasons.


With so many favourable match-ups in Gameweek 3, I am feeling confident about the next round of Fantasy Premier League.

It has been a positive start thus far, anyway, with 80 and 90-point hauls in the first two Gameweeks taking me to a total of 170 and an overall rank of 29k.

The goals have been flying in so far and I have been lucky enough to capitalise on the early glut of double-digit returns. But all of that is in the past, and it’s what happens this weekend that matters now.

Here is what my team looks like for Gameweek 3 and the reasons behind some key decisions.

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

    What time are price changes?

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

      1 hour 40 mins away

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

        Thanks.

  2. gers23
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who's on pens 4 Everton?

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

      Rodríguez I'd say

      1. gers23
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

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

    Thoughts on Soucek to Foden for -4? Surely that will pay me back over the next few weeks?

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

      Just wait and do it for free

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

      I did it -- a Soucek drop would have priced me out, so it wasn't a hard decision.

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

    Will Liverpool keep more clean sheets with Thiago?

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

      You’d think so, more possession less chances of conceding. notwithstanding counter attacks

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

      No

  5. Drogba Legend
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    G2G? 0 FT and .9 ITB

    McCarthy
    TAA - Justin - Bavies - Mitchell
    KDB - Son - Salah - Podence
    Werner - Ings

    Nyland - Davis - Holding - Bissouma

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

      G2G

      1. Drogba Legend
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

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

      Bavies could be benched for Reguilon

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

    Who’s the best GK to own? I’m Honestly baffled..

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Guaita set and forget for me. His fixtures are very nice until GW 17 anyway.

      1. COLLIN QUANER
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Agreed

  7. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    RMWCT

    Guaita
    Robbo Digne CTaylor
    KDB(c) Son Hamez Havertz Zaha
    DCL Jimmy
    (Peacock-Farrell, Saiss, Mitchell, Davis)

    Or Zaha to Foden?

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

      Heck Zaha could be Barnes as well.

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      same boat here with Zaha or Foden, think Zaha is far more nailed.

      I'd also play Saiss over Taylor imo.

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

      Both in place of Hamez imo. Minority opinion most likely! Would allow Taylor to be upgraded too.

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

    Hold Justin until end of Oct to enjoy some good fix or switch to Lamptey for safety?

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

      hold then reassess

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

      Hold.

    3. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If on WC go Lamp, otherwise hold

  9. Linca - TerribleFromKepa
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    On WC. Looking at 2 teams I like

    Team A
    Martinez (steer)
    TAA, Saiss, Lamptey (Justin, Mitchell)
    KDB, Salah, Son, James, Podence
    Jime, DCL (Brewster)

    Team B
    Martinez (steer)
    TAA, James, Saiss (Lamptey, Mitchell)
    KDB, Salah, Foden, Podence (Burke)
    Werner, DCL, Jime

    Both 0.0 in bank

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

      like B

      1. Linca - TerribleFromKepa
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Feels more balanced to me although midfield takes a hit

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

          any way to fit Son in that B squad?

          1. Linca - TerribleFromKepa
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I'd probably have to take TAA out or Werner maybe.

            1. Linca - TerribleFromKepa
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              TAA, Hamez and Foden
              to
              VVD, Burke, Son...

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

                No

              2. Linca - TerribleFromKepa
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Cancel that

    2. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm on a similar team, though currently considering upgrading Podence to Son and TAA down to a 4.5

  10. F4L
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    The Jesus injury has really messed my team up. What would you rather this week:

    Sterling+Hamez+Grealish and an extra 8 points
    or
    2 KDBs and Foden.

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

      Defuntuly the first one

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        cheers. Just don't feel confident captaining Raz this week hmm

  11. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How nailed to we expect Foden to be? Transfer waiting to happen?

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd GTG for the next 2 weeks, then it'll be rotation central.

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        * I'd say

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Think with Jesus injury he will be a little more nailed but no one knows with the Pep roulette lol

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

      After the restart he featured in 9 out of 10 games (more subs allowed I know).
      He averaged 5.6 points per game in that time.
      If he played every game that would be 211 points for the season and he should cost £10m.
      Even if he averages 4.5 points per game it makes him one of the best value mids in the game.

  12. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Deciding to go for the WC. Is this squad OK?

    McCarthy
    VVD, Justin, Vinagre
    Auba, Salah, Bruno, Podence
    Jimenez,DCL, Werner

    Steer, Reed, Mitchell, Dunne

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

      Sorry KDB instead of Auba.

      McCarthy
      VVD, Justin, Vinagre
      KDB, Salah, Bruno, Podence
      Jimenez,DCL, Werner

      Steer, Reed, Mitchell, Dunne

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

        Don’t think McCarthy good idea on WC- suggest Martinez otherwise good. You must have gained some good value over first 2 weeks.

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

          Sorry another mistake going for Martinez

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Vinagre > Lamptey imo

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

        if its affordable

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

          Yep 0.3 ITB at the moment

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

          Mistake made. Son not Bruno.

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

            That's an incredible number of mistakes, any more?

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

              I know. Probably should shut the computer and go to bed. 😀

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

    GTG?

    Martinez
    TAA Saïss James
    Salah KDB Podence Foden
    Werner (c) Jiménez DCL

    Forster Burke Justin Mitchell

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

      Did you wc? G2G

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

        Thanks-Yes is WC team

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Podence game time is a worry in the future right but should be nailed on this GW

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

      Arise, Sir Dunas_Dog!

  14. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    1. Foden and Werner

    Or

    2. Sterling and Brewster

    ?

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      First one as its far more flexible.

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

      1

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

      1

  15. Mr. Chimes
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Start ASM or Mitchell?

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

      I’ve started ASM over Mitchelll

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

    Is Foden likely to see an increase in game time given Jesus injury?

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

      I am thinking that he will.

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

      Yes would think so

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

    McCarthy
    Trent robbo KWP
    Burke son foden salah
    Mitro werner kane (C)

    Feeling confident!

    1. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No KDB/Sterling is brave

      1. Max City
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        compensated by Kane, Werner, and a double LIV defence

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

        Can’t get them all.. may get sterling next week for the bloodbath with leeds

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

    Ok. Wildcard pretty much sealed. Views very much appreciated...

    Martinez - Nyland
    TAA - Saiss - Justin - Taylor - Mitchell
    Salah - Son - KdB - Podence - Burke
    Wood - DCL - Werner

    1. Max City
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      pretty template-ish I think..

      very similar with mine, but I have Barnes, Rodriguez, and Jimenez instead of yours Son, Werner and Burke

  19. Max City
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How do you guys feel about LEI players?

    With their mediocre fixtures, are they worth to own on a WC?

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

      I had Barnes and think he's a great option but ended up moving him out.
      I have Castagne but benching vs mci and may get rid after WHU, AVL.

      1. Max City
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        are you on WC?

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

          Yes, I've been playing around with it most of the week and it's changed every day.

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

      Was looking at Castagne until Ndidi injury.
      Vardy still FPL royalty and Barnes hard to ignore atm, but plenty of attractive options elsewhere too.

    3. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Barnes looks a great option on a wc

  20. okan58
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How do you find the team? Do you have any suggestions for improvement??

    Pope
    Doherty - Van Dijk - James - Lamptey
    Zaha - De Bruyne - Mane - Son (c)
    Calvert Lewin - Jimenez.
    Subs: Nyland, Bissouma, Douglas and Davis.

  21. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    so with the Jesus injury how will City front line set up?

    Mahrez, Stirling, Foden with KDB in No 10 position?

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

      Seems most likely

  22. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Deciding to go for the WC. Made mistakes earlier putting up my team. This is the team I'm thinking of going with. Any suggestions.

    Martinez
    VVD, Justin, Vinagre
    KDB, Salah, Bruno, Podence
    Jimenez,DCL, Werner

    Steer, Reed, Mitchell, Dunne

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

      You can afford this? I just put it in and am 1.5M off?

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

        Sorry I need to go to bed.

        Son not Bruno

        Martinez
        VVD, Justin, Vinagre
        KDB, Salah, Son, Podence
        Jimenez,DCL, Werner

        Steer, Reed, Mitchell, Dunne

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

      Decided can't take a risk going without Werner this week.

      1. Max City
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        you missed the question.. what is your team value?

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

          100.6

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

      Arise, Sir Wolves Ay We!

  23. Zogzeg
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    On WC and given Ndidi's injury, thoughts welcome on:
    A) Digne + Castagne
    B) TAA + Taylor

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      Is that a monobrow?

  24. 420king
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you start:

    A) Burke
    B) Justin
    C) Egan's replacement (-4)

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

      A

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

      A - Leeds conceding a lot of chances and hard to see a clean sheet for Leicester.

  25. Monya Meow Meow
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    WC gtg?
    Would love to have Son but can't have them all...

    Martinez
    Robbo Saiss Justin
    Salah KDB Hamez Podence
    DCL Werner Jim

    Steer Mitchell Lamptey Anguissa

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

    1st sub

    Vinegre
    Mitchel?

    Or play one over Bertrand??

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Vin

  27. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Martinez
    James, Castagne, Vinagre
    KDB, Sterling, Son, Havertz
    Wood, Jimenez, Ings

    Steer, Lamptey, Mitchell, Burke

    Think I'm set on this. I know Vinagre is a bit of punt but I only want Wolves defence until GW7 anyway. He should get a few of those games. What you recon?

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldn't go anywhere near Leicester defence

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

      Vinagre might get this GW at the very most...

  28. Lukakus talking
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Rate my WC team pls

    Martinez (steer)

    TAA - lampty - Saïss (Mitchell - Dunne)

    KDB - Salah - Rodríguez - Podence (anguista)

    DCL - Jiménez - Werner

    Not sure about double Everton/ triple wolves.

    1. Max City
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      very similar with mine, only I have Wood/Mitro + Barnes instead of your Werner + Anguista

      1. Lukakus talking
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers, doesn’t that give you a benching headache every week?

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

    Start Vinagre or Justin?

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

      Vinagre

  30. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    which is better?

    a. Foden & KWP
    b Zaha & Dunne

    Cheers

    1. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Foden and Dunne

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

        how long is Tark out for as Dunne will be dropped once he is fit again right?