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. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How is this for a WC team?

    Martinez - Steer
    TAA - Robbo - Taylor - Lamptey - Mitchell
    KDB - Sterling - Son - Podence - Anguissa
    Jimenez - DCL - Mitro
    0.3 itb

    Could switch Robbo to James and Podence to Rodriguez.

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

      I like it, but my self aren’t fully convinced of mitro.

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

      I would do that move

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

      Looks really good..would try and squeeze in a Wolves defender somehow though..would be happy to Play a Wolves defender over Mitrovic for the next 5

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

    Thoughts on this WC much appreciated

    Martinez (steer)
    Taa James saiss (lamptey Mitchell)
    Kdb salah Foden Havertz Podence
    Jimi Ings (Brewster)

    1. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It’s nice, but I think I’d definitely like some toffee in there if I was wildcarding now...

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

        apart from JRod and DCL who are you picking?
        JRod you could pick however Podence at 5.5 is more value and with TAA/KDB/Salah/Jimi/Ings you have to chase value.

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

      almost identical to mine however I am...
      Son and Wood over Foden and Havertz

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

    Good thing about wildcarding in gw3 is that if my rivals want to get same team than I have they have to loan 1.0M from fpl.

    Would have hoped even more price movement. Those who say team value doesnt matter

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

      ...no nothing about this gane

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

      On the contrary your rivals will have much more information and can still build decent enough team value later on, esp. before an international break

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

      I've been playing this game 10 years and I have never been able to capitalise on price rises.
      Used my WC this week and still screwed up rises with my tinkering.

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

        Next time you use your wc. Get the risers and players you might want. Finalise the team near deadline. Easy.

        I have once made 0.5 for doing like this but back in those price movement were more volatile

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

          Yeah these days you are lucky if you get 2 our 3 double risers. I only managed son this week.

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

            And DCL*

            was hoping for a couple more

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

            Yeah. I used to wildcard during first int. break as a money maker but not worth it anymore.

            Don't get it why Werner didnt drop and Hamez rose only once just to mention few

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

              Probably heaps of people getting Werner in against West Brom?

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

    Look like a good enough attack without Son?

    Salah KDB JRod Foden Podence
    Jimi Werner (Brewster)

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

      Agreed. Looks good. I'll probably go with Son cos I like their fixtures, on form and is explosive

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

        Thanks

        Yeah really want son but means ditching jimi or Werner.

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

          Have same decision to make. Son is winning atm

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

            Yeah defo

    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      DCL maybe?

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

    Bench one
    A. ASM
    B. Vinagre
    C. Mitchell

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

      Vinagre because he isn't playing, seems fairly straightforward.

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

        sorry, if Vinagre plays then Mitchell*

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  6. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I could not believe my ears listening to Sky this morning.
    Lampard was asked whether he had spoken to Kepa and Caballero about the signing of Mendy.
    He replied "not yet. I will speak to them in the next 24 hours" Having already said Mendy won't be ready for selection, I find it amazing he talks about it on an interview without talking to his keepers.
    I would not want to be part of that defense with their attitude, being the last to find out!
    Conclusion; forget a clean sheet from Chelsea this weekend!

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

    A) Mane Lamptey Saiss Ings

    B) Salah Vinagre Robbo Wood

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      I like B just not quite sure how many games Vinegar will get

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

        Me neither but I think it’s worth a shout for couple of games. Have Justin and Mitchell as back up too

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

          Are you on a wc? If yes, going with Vinegar, Justin and Mitchell could be atleast 2 or even 3 fts you will need to make on defenders in next 3-4 gws..not a great idea long term

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

        1 at best from what I've just read.
        A comfortably.

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

      B.

  8. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Final decision:

    A) TAA + Jimi
    B) VVD + Werner

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

      A
      Can you help me in my post

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

      This decision is wrecking my head also.
      Probably A long term but just can't help but feel Werner will do well vs WB.

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

        A.

      2. Gunners in Haaland
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate

  9. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bamford or Mitro?

    1. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mitro.

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

        Thanks

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

    I am in doubt whether it's too short-term, heavy on City and risky with Mitchell and Brewster who may not play. How does the following look on a WC, thanks:

    Martínez
    Robertsen, James, Sâiss
    Salah, KDB (C), Sterling (VC), Foden, Podence
    Jiménez, Mitrovic

    (Nyland, Lamptey, Mitchell, Brewster)

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

      Solid choice.
      You may want to go with Steer instead of Nyland (who is currently 3rd choice I think!).

    2. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      no point Mitchell

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

    Which combo is the best ?

    A- Guaita+ Robbo
    B- Martinez+ TAA

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A for extra 0.5

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

        It's the same budget 12m

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

        no way are you picking A.
        B.

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

      B

    3. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Or Martinez and Robbo and save the 0.5.

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

      B

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

      Cheers guys

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

    Which team is better chaps?

    A)

    Ryan
    SAISS LAMPTEY Justin James Mitchell
    MANE Son Zaha Kdb Burke
    INGS Dcl Jimmy

    B)

    Ryan
    ROBBO VINAGRE James Justin Mitchell
    SALAH Son Kdb Zaha Burke
    WOOD Dcl Jimmy

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

      Is that James Justin or James Justin?

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

      Between the two, B

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

      B for me.

      Which ever you choose you should try to find bit more money on defence but I know you are not willing to sell Zaha.

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

        I think with B, short term risk is Vinagre. Then Justin and Mitchell too eventually. Having said that, Justin and Mitchell are performing very vowel and if Palace and Lei continues to gets results then it would their spots to lose.

        Zaha? Unplayable. He stays until at least transfer window closes 😛

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

          I think Vinagre is worth short term risk. You have good players to cover when he gets droppes.

          Just should be good atleast 4-6 weeks

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

            Justin**

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

    Podence ownership just 5.7. Wouldnt call him bandwagon yet

    1. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good

      Nice differential

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

      What will you call him if Douglas Costa arrives?

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

        Soucek

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

    My wildcard team looks like a rookie made whose chasing last gws points 🙁

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

      But I like those players

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

        Let’s see these bad boys

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

          Just take look at scout pics. Thats pretty much my team

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

            Sheep alert

            Baaaa

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

              I know. Pretty sure I'll get messages from my rivals "why did copy scout pics"

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

              Maybe Taa&Foden -> Robbo&Zaha?

              Whats your thoughts about that?

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

                That’s a tough one tbh.

                I just feel Zaha is a very good pick right now. I reckon he’ll continue to perform until mid October at least

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

                  On penos too it seems

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

                    Like him aswell as long as he playes upfront but those fixtures looks tough to me

  15. klopptimusprime
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    TAA + VVD + Salah
    or
    TAA + Robbo + Sterling

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

      already on KDB and Foden too

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

      That’s a tough one.
      If you will always captain KDB over Sterling then Salah is maybe a better option than Sterling. But even looking to GW4 city could put a lot past Leeds.

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

      Also if you punt on Sterling short term you have the cash to go Salah in one move.

  16. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Reece James a rotation risk? I don't mean occasionally, but I mean enough to not be worth having?

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

      Maybe occasionally but he shouldn't be to much he's clearly there best fullback

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

      Some risk but I think he will cement his place in the team

    3. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not enough to not be worth having

      Azpi apparently looked off the mark in the cup match and is getting old

  17. KanteTouchThis
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wildcard team finally Set.

    Martinez (Steer)
    Robbo Saiss Lamptey (Justin Mitchell)
    Salah KDB Son Jrod Podence
    Werner DCL (Brewster)

    Thoughts? GTG?

    1. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I just sold Mitchell and Lamp you don't really need Mitchell. He has two games left then be on the bench

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

        Can't afford anyone else even if I done sell him.

        Mitchell -> Dunne?

        1. Ange Ball
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Down grade Jrod to Barnes or Zaha

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

      Don't fancy guaita over martinez?

  18. Little Frank
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Looks like my WC boils down to:
    A. Son and DCL; or
    B. James Rod and Jimenez

    Leaning towards a, but b are probably both penalty takers which seems to be a big factor this season.

    Thoughts?

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

      A. I still thing Hamez being assister of assister type of player unless being playing as no 10

  19. fplfansss
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who to captain?
    A. Salah
    B. Son
    C. DCL
    D. Mitro

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

      A or B

    2. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm going Son chasing I would go Salah

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

      Have KDB?

  20. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on WC.

    Gutted have no Chelsea attack. Keeping KDB hope it's worth it.

    McCarthy
    Trent James Digne Saiss
    Salah Son KDB Pods
    DCL Jimz

    Martz. Angissa Justin Brewster

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

      Keeping the best player in the game and hoping its worth it?

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

      How is it not worth it he's healthy and the best player in the league

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

        What about J Lings

    3. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I really like this one.

      Son can become any Chelsea mid when you want one.

      GL

    4. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Your defence is pretty damn good. I would change McCarthy for Martinez or Ryan. Southampton might come good eventually, but the other two keepers look better prospects right now.

  21. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So Kane or Jimenez as captain?

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

      From them 2 has to be Kane

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

      Kane could be a good shout

    3. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Kane

    4. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I am going with Kane. Although my pick has been wrong in the first 2 gws. Went with (K)ane gw1 and (A)uba gw2.

  22. HNI
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How is Jesus out injured affect other City assets?
    Sterling will probably play more forward right? And any effect on Foden? Is Foden nailed?

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

      This is everyone's question as well mate.

  23. PepSala
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Simply put, would you rather upgrade Podende to Foden or keep 1M in the bank on WC?

    1. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Upgrade

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

      I would get Foden

    3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Up

    4. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Difficult to answer in isolation without a team to look at

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

        Martinez Forster
        Robbo Saiss James Lamptey Mitchell
        Sterling KDB Son Podende Angui
        Werner Jimmy 4.5

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

          In your case I would actually Upgrade Anguissa. Wouldn't wanna go in with a 4.5, 4.5 and 4.0.

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

            There's no other mid at 5.5 that I want and Soucek is a big trap

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

          With your team I would personally make that upgrade to foden

        3. Jo Melon
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          You already have kdb and sterling, keep the 1M

  24. FPL Doctor
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Should I take a -4 for KDB?

    McCarthy
    Digne Saiss KWP
    Salah Auba Son Podence
    Werner(c) Richa Mitro

    Ryan Justin Bissouma* Ferg*

    1. Jo Melon
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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

      Yes KDB is a must

  25. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How worried should I be with ZERO players from Liverpool, Wolves and Everton in my team at the moment?

    1. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd be pretty worried

      What does ur team look like

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        McCarthy
        AWB, Davies, KWP
        KDB, Barnes, Foden, Son
        Werner, Kane, Martial

        Steer, Mitchell, Justin, Bissouma

        1. Lingard’s Shin Guards
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I'd consider a wc tbh

          Those players make up the backbone of most teams on here

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

      Wc worthy worried imo

    3. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Half of my team is made up of those players

    4. NZREDS
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Very!

  26. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Folks, whats better here

    A: Salah + Podence + Foden + KDB or
    B: Sterling + Podence + 7.6m mid + KDB
    C: Son + Mahrez + Foden + KDB
    D: Son + Havertz + Foden + KDB

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A.

    2. Jo Melon
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A, but B is more interesting

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

      B. Plenty of good mids in that 7.0 price range.

  27. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Hold Auba
    B) Auba to KDB -4
    C) Auba to Raheem -4

    1. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’m contemplating B, however I do already have Sterling.

      I think it will go right to the wire as I’m trying to avoid hits where I can this season and already took a -4 post GW1...

      1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Simply put Auba +4 has to be outscored by Sterling/KDB cuz I will anyways make the swap next week for free

        1. The Wanton Trader
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It’s definitely a tough one.
          I genuinely don’t think there will be much in it.

  28. Jo Melon
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Guys who are the best option:

    Zaha (EVE, che, BHA, ful). Talisman in good form team vs not so tight oppositions.

    Hames (cry, BHA, LIV, sou). Popular this week.

    H.Barnes (mci, WHU, AVL, ars). Good stat, but against mci and ars.

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

      Go for Barnes

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

      Hames

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

    Morning all, final decision for me and I'm a bit stuck.

    Who do you fancy to score more over the next two?

    Son (New & United)
    Werner (WBA & Pal)

    1. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Timo edges it for me

    2. Jo Melon
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son played 90 minutes midweek.... I'd go Werner

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

        Yeah, this is a factor, hes played a lot of games in a short space of time, has to start feeling leggy soon.

  30. PepSala
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best 4.5 forward? Worries about Brewster not being transferred and rotting on my bench taking up a Liverpool slot

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

      Brew is the best option.
      If it is a big issue then consider 3 fwds and making the 4.5 a mid.

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

      He will be transferred 90%

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

        Based on? A hunch?

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

      Davis is good for one pointter cameos.

    4. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think him not being in the squad for this week is a huge sign he leaves, with that said let's hope it is to another PL squad and not championship.