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The Burning FPL Questions – Gameweek 5

While we’re still in the international break I thought I’d try something a little different for my article this week.

I threw open some questions to the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) community on Twitter and will be addressing a few important issues with my answers.

Those include: how to deal with this madness, coping with a poor start, player value, Manchester City assets, taking cash out of defence and under the radar picks.

Q1: Lack of crowds, leads to more goals, leads to more temptation to chase those involved. What should an FPL manager do to stay sane in this chaos? A plan is useful but what are the essential items in that plan that you would suggest? (from @benchickens)

What we as FPL managers should not do is panic and simply just enjoy the chaos. In my opinion, the essential items in the plan are as follows

  • Differentiate between the norm and the anomaly – We saw that Southampton kept a naïve high line against Tottenham Hotspur which led to a 5-2 battering. Manchester United were completely outrun in midfield and the reason Spurs scored six goals at Old Trafford was not just because of their attacking prowess. This was one of the worst displays I have personally seen by United, especially in defence, and I don’t think other backlines will be as obliging. What do we learn from this? Looking at the underlying numbers, Spurs also created a lot of chances against Newcastle United, which indicates they are in good attacking form. This makes both Harry Kane (£10.6m) and Heung-Min Son (£9.0m) good picks in their own right, given how sharp they look and how strong their underlying numbers are. Although they have an appealing next four fixtures, I would be very surprised if they continue to be as explosive and expectations should be tempered there. At the moment, a lot of the Spurs counter attacks are resulting in goals but that is very difficult to sustain in my opinion.
  • Continue sticking to the process – As FPL managers, not much has changed. We are still going to react to the fixtures. We still need to pay attention to the underlying numbers more than the actual goals and assists because they are a greater predictor of future results. We still need to rely on the eye-test. There are, however, a couple of issues we should reconsider. Teams such as Aston Villa, West Ham United and Everton have recruited well and improved their playing styles. And given the new penalty rules, players with spot-kick duties should be weighted slightly higher when considering our transfers. 
  • Reflect, don’t react – I have seen a lot of over-reaction, with many managers looking to remove cash from defence and spend it up front. What we don’t realise is that real-life managers are also seeing the same defensive frailties. When Southampton got thrashed by Leicester last season, it led to a big upturn in their performance. The same happened this season, as the Saints have kept back-to-back clean sheets after losing big to Spurs.  Jurgen Klopp is one of the best managers in Europe and it would be naïve of us to think that he is not going to address Liverpool’s defensive frailties after their loss to Aston Villa.
  • Sleep on it – When we don’t own those players who are getting big hauls, it’s human nature to make reactionary decisions. But more often than not, these decisions have a tendency to be irrational. I am sitting at a rank of 4.6 million and it wasn’t easy viewing during Gameweek 4 when so many players hauled and I didn’t catch any of them. I decided to not react immediately but sleep on it. The next day I realised that I was just at the wrong end of variance. Just talking about my team alone, Raheem Sterling (£11.5m), Raul Jiménez (£8.6m) and Nelson Semedo (£5.5m) all missed one on ones and Kevin De Bruyne (£11.6m) hit the post. Upon reflection, I realised that eventually variance should even out. This gives me confidence in my team and my decision-making is less clouded once I’ve slept on it.

Q2: What’s your take on Manchester City? Nothing for De Bruyne in the past two Gameweeks and his underlying statistics aren’t brilliant. Does he improve with Gabriel Jesus (£9.5m) returning or would Wildcarding him out be a wise move? (from @joesheard)

I’d urge more patience. De Bruyne was unlucky to not score from a free-kick against Leeds, where he ended up hitting the post. The problem against Leeds, in my opinion, was that Man City have never been so tested physically, which led to some poor decision-making from their end in the second half. In addition, due to playing with Phil Foden (£6.6m), who isn’t exactly a defensive minded player, De Bruyne had to do more defensive work than expected because Rodri (£5.5m) just isn’t as efficient as Fernandinho (£5.5m) when it comes to the defensive duties. The Belgian played further up the pitch once Fernandinho was subbed on and I get the feeling that once Ilkay Gundogan (£5.4m) is fit, De Bruyne’s burden defensively will reduce. Both the Man City strikers are not far away from a return, either. And to put things into context, we are talking about a team that has been the highest scorers in the league in the past three seasons. They have scored 100 goals twice in the past three seasons. Their attackers still remain some of the most dangerous FPL assets in the league. Speaking of De Bruyne’s numbers, he has still created the most chances in the league so I wouldn’t be too worried. I expect him to be a better asset than last season, particularly if he’s on penalties.

Kevin De Bruyne during Manchester City’s recent loss to Leicester City

Q3: Is Team Value as important as some seem to suggest? (from @chiplesschaps)

I do feel that the importance of team value is blown out of proportion in the FPL Community. There are a few factors I’d like to touch on.

First of all, building team value should only matter in the first half of the season. The importance of team value diminishes with each passing Gameweek since there are fewer fixtures where you might need that extra £0.1m more to get your ideal player. I’ve always thought having £0.5m or £1.0m less than your competition only means that you need to find a value pick in one single position and there is never a guarantee that the more expensive pick is going to be the better one. Look at the Liverpool full backs, for example. Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) costs £0.5m more than Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) but the latter has scored five points more. There are many such examples across the league and you just need to back your ability to find a ‘value bargain’ in one position.

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates during Project Restart

Secondly, there is also a danger of holding onto a pick too long because of attached value. I have a tendency to switch big hitters on a consistent basis without paying too much attention to value. This helps me gain an advantage over ‘price-conscious’ FPL managers where I am able to sell highly-owned players and pick up explosive differentials with a good run of fixtures. When I pick up a player at a higher price compared to most others, I don’t mind it at all. In fact, I feel that I have a lack of fear when it comes to selling that player and it allows me to play fixtures and form more freely. The point being that you need to make sure you don’t hold onto a player longer than you should only because of value. Maybe to balance things out, what you can do is have a few positions where you can decide to accumulate value and a few where you are never looking at the purchase price, which allows you to play the game freely. This season more than ever we have seen a few random last-minute dropouts due to covid, which is greater reason to delay transfers as much as possible. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t make early transfers but showing more restraint than usual, particularly when there are a few midweek games, will definitely help. If you’re an FPL manager that loves building team value, I’d recommend tempering that a little more than usual this season.

Q4: I see that you’ve started the season really poorly. Do you usually start this bad? When do you know if you’re going to have a good season or not?

No, I haven’t had such a poor start to a season before. My answer to your last question is you’re not going to gain anything out of knowing whether you are having a good season or not. This is a game we play for fun and the best thing about the end of a poor Gameweek is the optimism and hope before the start of the next one. All we can do in between these two is make some informed decisions and hope they come off. That’s all there is to it, so enjoy the game you’re playing and don’t overthink it too much.

Q5: Are there any players with very promising underlying stats who are also taking up good positions who have underperformed in terms of FPL points that could be good under the radar picks for those looking to make up ground? (from @Murchif)

Leandro Trossard (£6.0m) is 2.2% ownership and is a very good pick. Brighton look like a different team this season and should have scored a few more goals than they have. They hit the post five times against Man Utd, three of which were by Trossard. They are top five in the league for shots and big chances and their next five fixtures are Crystal Palace (a), West Brom (h), Spurs (a), Burnley (h) and Aston Villa (a).

Trossard is playing in a very advanced position this season and seems nailed. Only four midfielders have more shots (two of whom are the Liverpool premium midfielders) and he’s in the top 10 midfielders for chances created as well. Based on these numbers, as well as the eye-test, I like him as a pick. Aston Villa pair Ross Barkley (£5.9m) and Ollie Watkins (£5.9m) both have ownership under 5% and their next three fixtures are Leicester (a), Leeds United (h) and Southampton (h). I could potentially see some points there as well.

assessing-brighton-with-a-focus-on-their-key-man-leandro-trossard

Trossard celebrates scoring for Brighton last season

I hope you enjoy this article format. Do let me know what you think about this format in the comments section. Good luck for the Gameweek!

Potentially late return for Rodríguez as Salah and Son get international break off

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  1. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) Castagne + Mitchel
    B) Saiss + Ayling

    One would be benched each week

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    3. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B by a country mile. You will have 2 very good options over 1 with a bench fodder. Pva back

      1. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Assuming that second defender needs to play. If they are just bench fodder I'd rather have Castagne over all of them.

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

    Bottomed. Any suggestions on what to do?
    0.1ITB, 2 FT
    Martinez, Steer
    TAA, R.James, Saiss, C.Taylor, KWP.
    Sterling, KDB, Hamez, Barnes, Burke.
    Jimenez, Werner, Brewster
    Was thinking of doing James for Bellerin but probably not this week vs City. Sterling and KDB potential injuries could be an issue for me. Thankful for any ideas

  3. nelluckram
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Repost. Gimme some love guys

    Before I pull the trigger will somebody please talk me out of it?

    McCarthy, Steer
    TAA, Saiss, Justin, Mitchell, Johnson
    KDB, Rash, Havertz, Rodriguez, Bissouma
    Jimi, Ings, DCL

    0FT. 0.00 ITB

    WC
    Martinez, Steer
    TAA, Saiss, Lewis (Balbuena/4.4), Mitchell, Amarty
    Salah, KDB, Son, Rodriguez, Zaha
    DCL, Wilson, Brewster

    0.00 ITB. 8 transfers (-32 without WC, already did ASM -> Rodriguez with money ITB)

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Prefer Maupay Grealish over Wilson Zaha.

      1. nelluckram
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Zaha's fixtures though..

    2. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Wildcard it. Thats what WC's are for. Its a decent WC team with 4 premiums (Trent, Salah, KDB, Son). The only obvious omission is Kane but there is no way you would have the budget for that carrying TAA.

    3. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      There is no chance in the world I would WC that

      1. nelluckram
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I think you just saved me from a huge mistake

    4. nelluckram
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I am flip-flopping like a... flip-flop.
      MORE OPINIONS NEEDED

      1. Bram
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Replied late on last post - basically keep if KDB OK otherwise WC to stop the pain of not owning Salah. Maupey over Wilson for me by lots though - Brighton's attack looks a mile better than Toons..

        1. nelluckram
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah you’re right actually. Thanks

    5. NETFLIX & CHILWELL
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Don't WC.

      Sit this week out - you've got a decent team.

  4. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you rather prefer for next 5 gws?

    A) Kane:- WHU bur BHA wba MCI (+ Son)

    B) KDB:- ARS whu shu LIV tot (+Ings)

    1. nelluckram
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Surprisingly... A

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    3. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      As you can probably remove the ARS fixture.. A

    4. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not a tough decision imo. A

    5. Bram
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    6. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

  5. Joey Tribbiani
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone playing ucl fantasy this season?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’ve made a team but don’t really know what I’m doing, probably just follow some of the picks on here and then tinker from there

      1. Joey Tribbiani
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Same 😀

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Something to do isn’t it joey, looking like a bit of a bleak winter so may as well get some more fantasy on the go !

      2. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Same here

  6. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    When you get a football clip pop up on social media it seems so epic with the crown in haha, funny how quickly you get used to something else

  7. mattyb09
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Start Brewster over anyone in this lineup?

    McCarthy
    Robbo Chilwell Robinson
    Sterling Salah JRod Pulisic Son
    DCL Wilson

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No

  8. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any idea in doing KDB -> Son?

    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks a good shout if KDB is out

      1. Hansel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Latetotheparty
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I did on we though, still have sterling think he's the better option

  9. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How's my WC looking? (subject to injury news)

    Martinez (Steer)
    Robertson, Chilwell, Saiss (Walker-Peters, Mitchell)
    Salah, Son, Rodriguez, Grealish (Stephens)
    Kane, Calvert-Lewin, Maupay

    1. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      This is the sensible version I keep coming back to. Only downside is no MCI and lack of differentials. Apart from that it's gold. Oh and like you say, Chilwell maybe unavailable

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        And my version has Ayling over KWP, only differnce

    2. Firmino
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Pulisic instead of Rodriguez

  10. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How do you all typically order your bench players? Take mine this week, Alzate (cpl) or Mitchell (BRI). There's likely nothing in it, but I think I have an unhealthy bias towards attackers in this situation, especially since I own Maupay who will play Mitchell.

    I know owning Maupay does not affect CPL's ability to keep a CS, however I feel like it minimizes my potential points due to attacker vs defender.

    Does anyone have some key rules they try to follow in these situations and other like bench situations?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I just Order them by who I think will score the most points

      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, that's more or less the answer. I guess my question is more around when you have attackers playing defenders. With Mitchell coming in, a Maupay/Brighton goal nets me 0 before bonus, which is perhaps overthinking. I do understand, however, that it's a bit of a useful hedge against a Maupay/Brighton blank.

        1. FPL Theorist
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          You could still get the high ceiling if Maupay gets multiple attacking returns. The second attacking return would give him 4 points plus possible bonus without costing Mitchell more than 1 point max.

          The mistake people often make is treating returns as a binary, where each player either "returns" or "blanks", while actually double or triple returns are possible.

      2. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, having a "higher ceiling" is not necessarily better. The flip side is that playing two that play against each other can raise the floor. There's no obvious reason to prioritise the higher ceiling vs. the higher floor.

        I would play Mitchell as long as you think he'll still start (I know PVA might be back).

    2. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I generally start by looking at points prediction algorithms (RMT for instance although I'm not a member yet this year so use elsewhere) and then use my own judgment when it's a close decision. Most of the points predictions favour attacking players which is why I almost always play my attackers even in bad fixtures.

      If I own an attacker & a defender from the same fixture then I will bench the defender if there isn't much in it. But if it's the best option I'll still play them. Exceptions can occur during the end of the season if you're aiming for a particular rank and need to take high variance lines to achieve that.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Usually 1st sub is the midf and 2nd/3rd are the defenders.

    3. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Hodgson solves this for you

  11. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    KDB >> Sterling(C) worth the -4? If Kev is out and Sterling is back 🙂

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If KDB is out, I doubt that team will score many goals

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        What would be the best move here with 0fts and 0itb? I could also WC.

        McCarthy
        TAA, Justin, Saiss, Davies
        KDB, Salah, Rodríguez, Son
        DCL, Ings
        (Nyland, Mitchell, Bissouma, Davis)

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          KDB to Grealish. Would bench Justin for Mitchell

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm tempted to get Mane instead and double up Liverpool attack.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I don’t have enough for that 🙁

      2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        mane allowed to play out yet?

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not for -4

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        What would you do with this lot then? 0fts, 0itb.

        McCarthy
        TAA, Justin, Saiss, Davies
        KDB, Salah, Rodríguez, Son
        DCL, Ings
        (Nyland, Mitchell, Bissouma, Davis)

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Play Mitch or Bissouma

          1. Botman and Robben
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            But start KDB, just in case.

        2. MagicMessi
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          KDB to Zaha ....

          1. MagicMessi
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            And upgrade fwd -8 play 3-4-3 that's what I'd do as 4 defence is too much

            1. MagicMessi
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Or just to Sterling as you planned no problems

    4. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Have Sterling not sure on captain at all

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Kev out is almost a relief to me. Have 8 powerful mids/fwds and have to bench one. My current 1st sub is Rodriguez. Not so great if the likes of Kane and Bruno miss out as well mind.

  12. xHaTr
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on these moves with 2FT?

    KDB and Werner --> Son and Kane

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I like it!

  13. F_Ivanovic
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Am I the only one not really clamouring to get in Spurs assets this week? As a Spurs fan we've looked pretty good this season so far but it would be very Spurs-like for us to struggle against West Ham after battering United. Especially being a London derby and West Ham being as good as they have it won't be an easy game.

    Right now I still want more data on KDB and others in my team and I'd rather have 2 transfers the following week to be able to make a more informed choice. If we still look good, It'll be hard to resist bringing someone in - but it's also important to consider that whilst we have 4 good fixtures coming up that the fixtures after do take a downward turn with Chelsea, Liverpool, City & Arsenal in the next 5 games after.

    I'm not saying I'd transfer them out for that run of fixtures but I wouldn't be bringing them in for them either. So you have to hope they really make it worthwhile in the next 4 ahead of the likes of KDB (for me at least) for to be worth it.

    1. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think you overthinking it Kane and Son are in good form have good fixtures don't have to think four weeks later I have them both on my team but yea I get you Kane at home is always disappointing but we'll I'm on Kane (C) anyways

    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think you are being reasonable. I have considered getting in Son for a hit, but not yet certain I'll do it (and it wouldn't involve taking KDB out, unless his injury is more serious than I currently think).

    3. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm also suspecting WHU will keep it tight this weekend. Still, I'd expect a Spurs win and I could see Son and/or Kane popping up with something. Perhaps not a week to bring them in, but still well worth having both (IMO) for the next few weeks.

    4. Villan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Can see your logic and have similar doubts. Mou teams are better against high lines, not really what WHU do.

      But for 9 mill I believe Son is a great long term pick at that price. I personally wouldn't double up but I can see the appeal

  14. Szarleej
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What do you think about this wildcard draft:

    Martinez Button
    Robbo Lamptey KWP Ayling Mitchell
    Sallah KDB Pulisic Son Grealish
    DCL Maupay Brewster

  15. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19

    1. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Quarantine for all Wolves players on international duty then?

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Why?
        When thiago tests positive for covid, liverpool players didn't quarantine

        1. teneighty
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I would imagine the international travels stipulate another protocol but I actually have no idea how this will pan out.

    2. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Get rid of international games and travelling for the moment.

      1. teneighty
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Totally agree with this. But money talks.

  16. WashedKing
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Just seen Ronaldo has tested positive will some players like Bruno and others have to quarantine for 14 days ?

    1. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not unless Bruno himself tests positive

      1. Kloppage Time
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        The rest of the squad tested negative and available to play

  17. Bram
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    RMWCT pls.
    - If Chillwell is crocked he prob goes to Saiss + a bit of cash.
    - 0.1 ITB - 0.2 if TAA can drop by deadline which is looking likely).
    - Accepting Mitchell prob loses minutes soon but loathed to sell in case PVA ends up in midfield.

    Ryan (McCarthy)
    TAA Castagne Chillwell (Konsa Mitchell)
    Salah Son Grealish Rodriguez (Bissouma)
    Kane DCL Maupey

    Cheers.

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

    What kind of injury did Kdb pick?

    If it's only one week I'll probably just keep him but, otherwise, is too much money on the bench

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Sounds more like fatigue than anything serious. I wouldn't expect him to miss more than one match.

  19. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Ronaldo tested positive Covid 19

    so all Portugal and France players needs Q????

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      ok saw above

  20. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you WC? (0 free transfers)

    McCarthy
    Trent Chilwell* Saïss
    Salah KDB* Son Podence
    Jimenez DCL Adams

    Bench: Justin & cheapies

    1. Gomolon
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No - there's only Adams and the bench i think people would be desperate to swap if they were wildcarding that team

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

        KDB and Chilwell possibly injured though.. And Podence could lose his place..

  21. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Wide rumors suggest that fernandez tested positive for coronavirus

    1. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Surely noone owns a Newcastle CB?

      1. Joey Tribbiani
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        😀

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Tested negative

    3. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ignore it. Wrong news.

  22. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    https://twitter.com/Cristiano/status/1315755817078005761/photo/1

    Podence sat near CR7. He's def going down.

    1. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      on Christiano?

  23. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Benching headaches! Am I good to go?

    Martinez
    James Saiss Ayling
    Salah(VC) KDB Son(C) Grealish Foden
    Jimenez DCL

    (Steer Brewster Digne Justin) 0ft 0.2m

    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yep, decent bench. I've gone Ayling and Saiss over Digne too.

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers. Good luck!

  24. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Feels good to be 4 points ahead of everyone who made early transfers and own kdb 🙂

    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Will probably still play don't get too excited.

    2. Villan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No need to gloat!

      It's been a real struggle holding off making any. Maybe just reword what you've said as friendly advice instead

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I gave friendly advice to hold transfers last week, now is the time to gloat!

        1. Villan
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Sounds good advice but doesn't justify imo, rather people remain friendly and supportive personally

    3. Sylas
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You surely must have better things to do with your life.

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Than taking 3 seconds while walking home from work to post on my phone, no

        1. Seanigula
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          who’s making the fries if you’re not there?

  25. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Wanted to get kdb on WC and C him this gw. Now everything is just messed up
    Mirror reports that he will likely miss arsenal game
    F int games

    1. Villan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You could go Sterling as a placeholder/replacement City choice?

      Though no KDB (and no striker) might dent City this week. Wildcard is for longterm though and surely they get back to free-flowing ways soon?

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Kdb is much much better PL and FPL player than sterling. One attacking return and he will go for 3 bonus points and on pens.
        Without kdb, kun, Dilva city is really weak now. Not sure if sterling worth it. And there is no other alternative !

        1. Villan
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Not sure I agree completely. They'll both score similarly at the end. Typically one is more consistent and the other explosive, so can come down to fpl manager styles.

          I agree if he's out and no striker still then short term there are better picks

  26. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I have KDB and Son already. If KDB is out, I'm considering Barkley (takes lots of shots, Villa very attacking, likely on pens) to free up cash to then bring in Kane for Burnley, Brighton, WBA.

    1. Villan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Would it be a FT?

      Barkley could be a good pick. Would you then wait to get a a City asset back in?

  27. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you WC?? (0 free transfers)

    McCarthy
    Trent Chilwell* Saïss
    Salah KDB* Son Podence
    Jimenez DCL Adams

    Bench: Justin & cheapies

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      no you should be fine

  28. Darragh82
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hi folks, on a wildcard.
    Any advice would be appreciated:)

    McCarthy
    Robbo, Chilwell, konsa
    Salah, son, KDB, j rod, Jorginho
    Jiménez, DCL
    Nuff, Brewster, Mitchell, KWP

    This okay? I think Jorginho could be gold being on pens and him only 5.2. Him and Brewster will swap as would the defenders

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mitchell bout to lose his place? I'd avoid Jorginho but cash is the problem there.. Rumours of Chillwell injury too

    1. theplayer
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      The mirror is probably the worst source out there

  29. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Sources close to Kevin De Bruyne have revealed that his injury is 'not serious', but is likely to keep him out of the Arsenal game on Saturday. #ManCity are unwilling to risk playing him and potentially losing him for longer.

    KdB to Son it is.

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm not getting rid even if he doesn't play. I have Saiss first bench who's more than adequate to step in.

      Personally, with 4 days left before the game, I think he'll start. Pep needs him for this one. He might get his rest midweek in the CL.

      1. Villan
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah it's an expensive player to bench but transfer are so important. Could be a real waste

      2. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Pep needs him for the rest of the season, not just this game. He wont start.

      3. Seanigula
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Tough call...if you knew it was 1 game, sure...but could it be a lingering problem? I think there was plenty of reason to ditch him even before the injury happened...those who got at 11.5 could have sold at a profit before his first fall, and now he’ll drop back to 11.5 or less

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

      What is the source for this?

      1. Seanigula
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Man City Twitter?