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. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son rise again?

  2. some witty pun
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Template WC team, G2G?

    Martinez (4.5)
    Robbo Saiss R.James (Lamptey) (4.0)
    KDB Salah Foden Podence (4.5)
    Werner Jimenez DCL

    0.7 ITB.

    Considering to do Foden + DCL -> Havertz + Mitrovic , any thoughts

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

      why not Zaha instead of Foden?

      I am flip flopping between the 2 but feels like Zaha, just.

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

      Wouldn't do that move, keep as is

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

    1st time I haven't seen the price changes posted.

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No cool kids on today unfortunately

  4. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed?

    What is more scary?

    A. Sterling as CF

    B. KDB as #10

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

      B by far

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sterling actually performs worse in a CF role

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

      The best player in the world.

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

    Zaha or Foden?

    thinking of Foden now, then switch to Zaha later when city back to full strength

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Zaha for me especially if he's on pens. Great fixtures too.

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

        I cannot fathom this as a football enthusiast... transfer window will close and so will Zaha's form!

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

    Already took a hit. Got Auba and Wilson out for Jesus and Podence. Would you emergency wildcard, take another hit, or bite the bullet for this week?

    McCarthy
    TAA - Holding - Mitchell - Justin
    Hamez - Havertz - Podence - Salah
    Adams - Werner

    Nyland - Jesus - Bissouma - Douglas

  7. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Risers:
    Jorginho (£5.1M)
    Son (£9.1M)
    Lamptey (£4.6M)

    Fallers:
    Barkley (£5.9M)
    Rüdiger (£4.8M)
    Kebano (£4.9M)
    Seri (£4.8M)
    Vardy (£10.0M)
    Tielemans (£6.4M)
    Casilla (£4.4M)
    Alioski (£4.4M)
    Harry Wilson (£5.3M)
    Fred (£5.4M)
    Almirón (£5.9M)
    Norwood (£4.9M)
    Jack Robinson (£4.4M)
    Obafemi (£4.9M)
    Phillips (£5.3M)
    Cresswell (£4.9M)
    Felipe Anderson (£6.3M)
    Bowen (£6.3M)
    Pulisic (£8.3M)
    Matip (£5.4M)
    Murray (£4.9M)
    Christie (£4.4M)
    Egan (£4.9M)
    Gibbs (£4.4M)

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

      Good lad, cheers mate

    2. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Horaay thank you

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

      Hrro

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

        Hero*

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

      Cheers

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

      You likely won't kick a ball for me this season but thank you for the 0.1 my Son

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

        Exactly this lmao

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

      No Doherty, thank you!

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

      Just about to say nothing stands out then pops out Pulisic. Cheers Frank for your cryptic quotes

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

      Cheers 🙂

    9. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      How does Dunne not rise when he had highest percentage?
      F***ing joke

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

        Don't worry about it, everyone else doesn't get to sell him for 4.1m on WC.

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

      YESS Pulisic

    11. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Could have an 8.0 Pulisic by GW5 if he misses Palace with the international break

    12. Alchim1sT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      thank you

      already looking forward to buy Pulisic at 8,2 or smth 😉 cheapie

    13. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pulisic @ 8.3 hot dang.

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

      Jorginho new owners will be soon disappointed most probably

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

      Pulisic becoming a bargain. No Werner drop?

    16. TiAgoFPL
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pulisic going to be is original price

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

    Who's the most nailed Burnley defender?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mee and Tarkowski when they're fit followed by Taylor.

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

      At this very minute Long

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Taylor

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

        If I'm on a WC and have Mitchell at the moment is it worth me changing him for Jimmy Dunne due to uncertainty of minutes for Mitchell once Ferguson comes back or is Dunne in a similar situation? looking for a longer term player as its going to be a while until i'm going to be able to use another Wildcard.

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

          If Tarkowski comes back then Dunne makes way surely. Mitchell is definitely better as he will play until PVA returns.
          Keep an eye on Clyne. If he comes then Ferguson's return will be delayed.

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

      Cheers all

  9. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Evening. How r u lads ?Help me here a little. Already did Auba to KdB. Have another FT and 0.5 iTB.

    What to do ? Would you save transfer?

    McCarthy
    TAA-Bavies-Ayling
    Salah(C)-KdB-Barnes-Son
    Werner-Mitrovic-Adams

    Steer-Mitchell-Justin-Bissouma

    Also, i want Jimenez but idk how to fit him..

    Thx in advance. Cheers !

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

    Son or Werner short term?

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

      Probably Werner.

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

      Son

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

      WBA & Sons gifters in the next 3 for Werner.

    4. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Werner for me. As good as Son was last game, it doesn't change the fact that Spurs have an extremely tight schedule which should affect the overall team performance. Werner also has the best fixtutes in the league for the next 3 GWs.

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

      Timo

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

      Cheers all.

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

    Werner + Robertson vs Son + TAA is such a 50-50 for me.... Jesus being out kinda makes me lean Son because if Werner flops your only real option around his price is now Martial with ugly fixtures.

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

      fair point, never considered exit plan on werner before

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

      jimi?

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

        He's the one I'm most sure about of the three so I've actually got him already.

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

          ings also good option

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

      Isn't Ings vs WBA a good exit plan?

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

        I guess. An 8.5 million striker for a team that looks bottom 6 fodder atm doesn't really excite me.

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

          You need to separate the player from the team.
          I think he will out score Jimenez this season.

  12. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What was Lamptey % before the rise?

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

      90s

    2. A Fat Spanish Waiter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      6% or so. Not too high

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

      fplstatistics clearly doesn't work, it was about 95% for lamptey and jorghino was 94%

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

      Just short of 100%

    5. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      96%?

      Tracking trends all week. It doesn’t add up

      If there’s no 4.4 mf by Sunday

      There will be blood

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

    WC complete

    GW 3
    £0.3 Bank - £100.7 Total CP
    Martínez - Button-------------------------------------------(8.5)
    TAA - CTaylor - Saïss - [Lamptey - Mitchell]---------(25.8)
    jRod - Salah(A) - KDB(C) - Son- Podence-----------(45.8)
    Jiménez - Calvert-Lewin - [Delap]----------------------(20.3)

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

      pretty much same team as me, except CTaylor>James, J.Rod>Zaha

      why not Steer as 4.0 instead?

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

        I think Button is most likely to get starts of the 4.0's

  14. AdamJ91
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    1) Son & Werner
    B) Havertz & Kane

    1. AdamJ91
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      2)*

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

      1

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

      1

  15. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    People are sleeping on Martial. He's going to explode this season.

    1. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Once he gets going he won’t look back. 25 goals minimum

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

        Facts

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

      This post is daft but has some hidden merit... it's a price point that I presumed I'd go without on my wildcard, but can't as I think it will prove an important one

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

        True

    3. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Still worth sleeping for now. But will board the bus once its time

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

      My dilemma is wanting martial at the right time along with jimmy. But obviously have to sacrifice elsewhere

    5. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I took him out for Jimi so he’ll probably get a brace and an assist

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

    Who else is going Jesus over Werner on WC with a bitter taste in their mouths 😉

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

      I too would have a bitter taste in my mouth if I was choosing a guy who's out for a month xD

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

        XDDD

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

        what?

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

          GJ is injured

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

            damn, just woke up, was the last thing I was expecting... cheers a blessing in disguise perhaps

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

          Jesus apparently copped some injury in the Wolves game and is out for a month-ish. Confirmed it on his own twitter

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

            cheers mate

  17. SoapAFC
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Salah to kdb for -4?

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

      ...no

    2. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’m sorry what

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

        haha half joking tbh

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Means you’re half serious too...

  18. A Fat Spanish Waiter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which one:

    1) Podence + Werner
    2) Jimmy + Foden.

    Would like to keep for at least a few weeks.

    Thanks all!

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

      Have all 4, lmao. 2) for sure, Jimenez is essential to me.

      1. A Fat Spanish Waiter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers. More worried about Foden’s minutes than anything, but with Jesus out, City are thin.

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

      2

  19. steven8991
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Kane or Werner?

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

      Kane is probably the better 6 week option if you have the spare £1m.

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

    Not having a price drop for a £4.4m midfielder meant that I couldn't quite get the team I wanted but decided to save the 0.1m by dropping Mahrez for Havertz, remains to be seen if it works out but it will make tomorrow's game more interesting!

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

      Yea I got done .1

      Prob wasn’t worth the -16 tbf

  21. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would you do Bissouma to Burke for free and bench Barnes vs City?

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

      no

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

      I think I'd save the transfer rather than use it on a low impact change.

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

      No chance.

    4. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers all.

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

      City defense isn't exactly great

    6. Bring back Rafa
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd prefer Barnes. There's gonna be loads of space for him. It's only defenders and goal keepers that I don't like playing against City or Pool

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

      God no, play Barnes.

  22. Poison Apple
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hello DZ

    A. Play Dallas
    B. Tierney to TAA (-4)
    C. Play Tierney

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

      Maybe just play Dallas, not the week the get Trent, especially for a hit vs Auba.

      You already knew the risks going without, next GW is a good time to jump on.

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

        Yeah.. tats where im sitting at now. Original Plan was to get trent in either gw4-6

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

          Sound plan, sorry if he scores Monday night 🙁

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

    WC Team... Thoughts?

    Martínez Ryan
    TAA Saïss James Justin Mitchell
    Salah KDB Son Podence Soucek
    Jimenez Calvert-Lewin Mitrovic

    Thanks

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

      Mostly template. Can understand why u dont have any chelsea players but they r up against the freebie team this week

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

        West Brom have to get a win at some point though right?

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

          Its not uncommon for the worst playing team to wait till 8 to 10GW before getting their first win if i recall properly.. n in terms of fixtures for wba their chance will come after this 1 or 2 game(s)

      2. A Fat Spanish Waiter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He has James, so that’s one Chelsea.

        It’s definitely template, but in a good way :). I’m on a WC and the only difference between my team and yours is I have Werner over Jimmy and Berke over Soucek.

        You must have a little money left in the bank, I would think

  24. SoapAFC
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    who are your captains for this gwk?

    Also what are the changes to the captain poll it's way harder to see who people have voted for now

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Salah

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

      KDB (C) Salah (VC)

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

      KAYDEBEE!!!

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

      no one fancy Kane at home to newcastle?

    5. Red Card Rockets
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No love for Werner here?

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

      kdb

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

    Martinez, Steer
    TAA, Sais, Castagne, James, Mitchell
    KDB, Salah, Son, Podence. Reed
    Jimenez,DCL, Mitrovic

    How about this for a WC team? Leaves me 0 ITB.

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

      Need more Watkins

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

      I like it.

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

      Not sure about benching a 5m defender or Mitro

  26. CANOFMUSHYPEAS
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    If I'm on a WC and have Mitchell at the moment is it worth me changing him for Jimmy Dunne due to uncertainty of minutes for Mitchell once Ferguson comes back or is Dunne in a similar situation? looking for a longer term player as its going to be a while until i'm going to be able to use another Wildcard.

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

      Keep Mitchell

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

      No one knows when Ferguson is coming back so keep Mitchell

  27. Red Card Rockets
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Podence or Jorginho?

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

      Podence

      Jorge is bull crap

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

    Not seeing Chris Wood much on here.
    Isn't he good for squad flexibility?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lot of talent there, the 6 area. Solid.

    2. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      People on WC prefer the 6.0 and under forwards while those who aren't are more focused on bringing in the City mids. Wood should tick along quite well though considering the fixtures.

    3. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I do like wood and I think he'll do well over the next 3 but there are a lot of good forward options right now

  29. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Really hoping this is the GW Watkins announces himself to the PL. Couldn't have asked for a better fixture either.

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

      Bought him last week. Looks the business

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

      Imo he will outperform all the other 6.0 options!

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

      Good option but no place for him in my team for now.

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

    Over the next 5-6 GWs do you prefer Burnley's defence or Brighton's?