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FPL Gameweek 5 – What we know so far

We now have four Gameweeks worth of data in Fantasy Premier League. Is that sufficient to radically change our strategy? Probably not.

But it is definitely enough to start looking at what trends have occurred, and whether we should begin challenging assumptions about certain players and teams.

In this article I want to highlight some of the main changes to my own fantasy thinking as we head into Gameweek 5.

Aston Villa looking good at the back

Save potential and improved Villa defence underpin Martínez's FPL credentials

We all know about the attacking potential of Jack Grealish (£7.1m) and Ollie Watkins (£5.9) and new signing Ross Barkley (£5.9m) may have played his way into contention post-Liverpool too, however it’s not the Villains forward line I’m considering here.

Aston Villa might actually be a good defensive team! At the very least they are markedly better than they were for the first 29 Gameweeks of the 2019-20 season.

It has been difficult for me to believe they could change so drastically and I didn’t want to make too many assumptions based on “post-lockdown” alone, especially considering they were fighting for survival whilst some other teams were effectively on the beach.

Now however we’ve had a sample size of 12 matches where a significant improvement can be discerned including some genuinely tough fixtures – from Gameweek 30-38 last season they played Chelsea, Wolves, Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Everton.

From Gameweek 1-29 last season their expected goals conceded (xGC) was 2.03 per game. From Gameweek 30-38 plus the three matches played this season it’s down to 1.09 per match.

This is obviously a massive improvement, and although it’s probably too early to know whether it can be sustained it is clear they have made decent squad improvements at at the back bringing in Emiliano Martínez (£4.7m) and Matthew Cash (£5.0m).

My main concern right now with buying intro the Villa defence is that I’m not the only one to notice the improvement and they’re all priced above £4.5m now. The only exception is Matt Targett, but he hasn’t created a single chance or shot this season so far and it appears most of the team’s full back creativity is coming via the more expensive Cash on the right side.

With a range of cheap defenders like Stuart Dallas (£4.5m), Luke Ayling (£4.5m) or Tariq Lamptey (£4.7m) offering arguably better value elsewhere, I’m pushed into thinking that Martínez is the most viable option in the Villains rearguard.

Wolves struggling up front

Wolves attack is concerning. In four matches so far their expected goals (xG) is just 3.66, less than one per match.

Last season they were 7th best for xG with 54.54, an average of 1.44 a match. This season they are the 6th worst, with only the likes of Sheffield United, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Burnley and West Brom below them.

Of course it’s still early days, and we shouldn’t panic too much, but we do definitely need to keep monitoring the stats. Looking at chances created per 90, Rúben Neves (£5.4m) is 0.59 and João  Moutinho (£5.4m) stands at 2.08. This is down from the 0.88 and 2.23 from last season. It doesn’t look massive and could be altered quickly by a couple of hauls, but is nonetheless a worrying trend.

There have been some big changes in the first team that could be a contributing factor, with Nélson Semedo (£5.5m) coming in to replace Matt Doherty (£5.9m), as well as an injury to Jonny (£5.4m) and the sale of Diogo Jota (£6.3m). So on the positive front you could argue that this will settle as the new boys bed in and it’s certainly true that Wolves have an manager who has repeatedly proven he knows how to get the best out of his players. 
The ultimate question is how long do we give them to click, because it just doesn’t seem to be happening at the moment.

Manchester City out of sorts

Continuing in the vein of ‘attacks I’m a little concerned about’, I can’t fail to highlight Manchester City’s failure to get into forward gear.

There’s always been talk about Pep Guardiola liking a false 9, but it rarely happens in reality, especially in the league and right now they could really do with a proper number 9. It’s not totally clear when Gabriel Jesus (£9.4m) or Sergio Agüero (£10.4m) will be back and available, but those with City assets will be hoping it’s soon and they prove to be the catalyst City need to kick start their season.

For the first 20 minutes against Leeds it looked like just another game where Man City take control and grab a hatful of goals, so the question as usual would be to see who got the points – but it didn’t turn out that way. Once Leeds got into the game they made things difficult for City, and it wasn’t until Fernandinho (£5.5m) came on that City regained some semblance of control.

As if the eye-test weren’t enough, the stats tell a very clear story – Man City are currently creating 1.33 xG per game, down from 2.48 from last season.

Like Wolves this could in part be explained by a team needing time to adjust. Not only are they missing Agüero and Jesus, but in David Silva they have lost a key player in creating chances and making things tick.
It’s certainly too early to be writing off an attack that scored 102 goals last season, but with the injuries they have at the moment it’s probably not the best time to be doubling or tripling up.

Manchester United looking… worse

I’m not even sure where to start with Manchester United. Given what’s expected of them they have probably been THE worst team so far this season.

At 7.72 xGC they are the second worst defence statistically and are only kept off the bottom spot by West Brom, a stat that looks even worse when you consider United have only played three matches.

Apologists could put some of this down to a long season, followed by a shorter pre-season, but I think there’s more to it than that. The 4231 system continues to be used despite the biggest transfer of their summer being a central midfielder who just doesn’t look like fitting into the starting line-up any time soon. And the defence? Frankly it looks an absolute shambles at the moment with zero confidence.

Perhaps the summer’s off field events are still playing on Harry Maguire’s (£5.4m) mind. That’s the only charitable excuse I can think of to explain tackling your own player in the box, as he did with Luke Shaw (£4.9m) against Spurs.

Whatever the reason, there’s a huge drop in performance from last season where they were statistically the 3rd best team in the league defensively and only conceded three more goals than Liverpool and one more than Man City.

Unlike Wolves and Man City where patience can be justified, I don’t think that’s the case for Man United. In the next four Gameweeks they face Chelsea, Arsenal and Everton so it’s unlikely to get any easier.

Though it pains me to say it, there is just way too much value on offer elsewhere to warrant holding onto United players at the moment. It may be a case that you have bigger transfer priorities, but I’d imagine the likes of Bruno Fernandes (£10.5m) to Heung-Min Son (£9.0m) will be popular transfers this week, and for good reason.

The Burning FPL Questions – Gameweek 5
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  1. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Keep or switch James Justin on WC?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’d switch to more long term option

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

      Switch - not many great fixtures left for him

    3. FPL-Albion
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Switch

  2. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How she looking for this week? Got some bench cover which is Good.

    Martinez
    Semedo James Lamptey
    Son (c) KDB Grealish Barnes Salah
    Jimi DCL
    Steer Brewster Saiss Mitchell

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks great. Making me question my double pool defence! I have foden and trossard over your son and grealish as a result

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

      Is this a WC?

    3. ThisPostsOnFire
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not a fan of the James pick, but looks great otherwise.

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

    29 PL players testing positive to covid during the first 5 gameweeks.
    I assume that doesn't include those forced to isolate prior to season kick-off.
    That's 6.5 players missing for 2 weeks, each week.

    Benches !

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Crazy playing internationals right now. Can’t see it improving and November internationals could be a nightmare

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

        9 out this week.

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

    Thoughts on this wc draft? Invested in a nailed bench for any covid related issues.

    Martinez
    Robertson chilwell Dallas
    Salah son hamez grealish
    Kane dcl Maupay

    Forster lamptey kwp bissouma

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No city is a concern as they will fire at some point but can’t have them all. Kane and son on fire so can’t argue going with them instead and can always switch to kdb/aguero at some point. Watch for Chilwell news on injury/illness

    2. Sepp Blattered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Pretty template WC, lacks City but pretty decent still - Looks Flexible

    3. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      yawn 🙂

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

      Have a quite similar WC, so like it
      Steer instead of Forster, if Martines gets injured you have a playing 4.0 keeper
      Jorginho+Rodriguez vs Hamez+Bissouma, will perhaps give me benching headache but in case any Covid issues I have a better bench and Jorginho is good value with his penalty duties if it continues this way.
      Wilson vs Maupay.
      Saiss+Mitchell vs Dallas+Lamptey, wondering whether I should go for 2x4.5 rotating defenders instead as you have.

      Going without City as well, bad form, bad fixtures. Will jump back on in 3-4 gameweeks.

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

        Cheers bud.
        Agree about Steer.
        Jorginho's gametime is putting me off him. Will he start once all the mids are fit?
        Maupay over wilson purely cause Bri are a more attacking team.
        Plan to dump kane/ son in a few gws to get in city players.

    5. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I like it, Sir Disturbed!

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

    Ramsdale (Fabri)
    TAA,Dier,Taylor,Mitchell (KWP)
    Salah,KDB,Hamez,H.Barnes (Bissouma)
    Mitrovic,Werner (Adams)

    2FT, £1.3 ITB

    Really reluctant to let Werner go, think he’ll start firing vs Southampton. Best 2 transfers to make?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I know you want to stick but Werner to Kane looks great!

    2. tibollom
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      get rid of werner mate

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

      Your forwards

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

      Werner and KDB out for Kane and Son

  6. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What’s the latest on Kevin?

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

      He’s lost in New York

      1. Gunners in Haaland
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        😀

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

        Don’t worry, that nice man by the elevators will save him

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nothing really apart from a bit of twitter chat that he’ll miss the arsenal game but wait and see for now until press conference

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Pep won’t say anything. Bruno probably a non option with quarantine so Sterling the obvious tranny

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          You got son I take it? Def wait as late as possible to make any move as should get more info

          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Nah don’t rate Spurs at all. They only score on the counter against 10 men.

            1. Pat Bonner
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              You don’t sit on the fence lol! Good luck

  7. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Ryan Forster
    TAA Saiss Konsa Dallas Mitchell
    Sterling Salah Grealish Stephens XXXX
    Kane DCL XXXX

    1. James Brewster
    2. Podence Maupay

    Thanks

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      James Rodriguez is essential..

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

        is he?

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

        Nope

    2. FPL-Albion
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      1

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

      1

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

      1

  8. Sepp Blattered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone else still got Che Adams like me? Hit to Maupay is so tempting but I feel like Che could get something out of Chelsea, and the move would be better next week..

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He is so bad. Sell now, for a -4 preferably

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

        agreed

    2. ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I would move him on.

      I've been an owner since day one, but moved on this week as whilst he has been really unlikely not to score points he has also missed some sitters. Maupay is a good longer term shout

    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’d probably get rid, Maupay looks good or go straight to Antonio for long term

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

        Jimi and DCL already, Maupay seems the logical move although I wouldn't be surprised if Antonio continues to score against the big 6. Will assess once we have KDB updates

  9. Joker91
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Have used my WC but struggling to fill in the final gaps. Appreciate your opinions.

    Martinez Forster
    Saiss Lamptey KWP Ferguson ********
    Grealish Son KDB Salah ********
    Kane DCL *********

    A) Reece James, Trossard, Brewster (concerns of James playing time of course)
    B) 4.5 DEF (best pick given team?), Bissouma, Maupay (can switch to Antonio after TOT/LIV/MCY)
    C) Something different

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

      B

    2. FPL-Albion
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Is Ferguson almost back?

    3. tibollom
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      a but not with reece james

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

      B with Wilson or Maupay and switch to Antonio sounds good

  10. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Son, Bale, Kane triple up

    1. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not even for fun

      1. OneDennisBergkamp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        its gonna be the way to go, coming from an Arsenal fan

        1. Peter Ouch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          We didn't even triple up on a prime man city attack the last few years.
          I don't see it happening
          Takes 1/3 of your budget to a non proven attack and also really unreliable

    2. FPL-Albion
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I really hope Bale is going to be good. Could be amazing if he finds form.
      No chance of triple up though

  11. FPL-Albion
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    My plan is TAA and podence to Son and 4.8m def.
    Other defence is Martinez, Dallas, Digne, Lewis, Mitchell

    Thinking Lamptey, any other suggestions?

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

      Not a fan of losing taa personally but if that's your plan then yeah Lamptey would be my pick as well

  12. Peter Ouch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Just realised I have 10 players playing on Saturday, Son on Sunday and none on Monday

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

    DCL or Richarlison? (Ignore price difference as don't own either and the difference is minimal now)

    1. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      DCL
      Richa can't score if he won't get at least 5 chances per game

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

      Still DCL. There is still a price difference and one is the CF. But I'm looking at potentially doubling up on them. If analyzed as individual picks:

      DCL is the top scoring center forward in red hot form, playing for a free scoring team at 7.6m.

      Richarlison is 8.0m, on penalties for the same hot free-scoring team with more pen touches than DCL and similar number of goal attempts/90.

      Why not get both?

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

        Rich dropped to 7.9 the other day, really not much in it now

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

          Okay fair. But as I said, still DCL if you want to pick one. But Rich might genuinely be the 2nd best forward pick in the game right now.

      2. TomSaints
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Its a statistics v heart moment.

        I dislike double ups in attack or defence as it feels a bit too much like eggs in one basket. Over several games it may work out but, but vulnerable to 2 or 3 really bad weeks. Which shouldn't matter if you also have 2 or 3 great weeks, but just takes away my enjoyment.

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

          But most people will have 2 Everton attackers either way, James and DCL are 2 of the most owned players overall in the Top 5.

          Basically everyone would have DCL so it won't hurt you or help you much even if he does well, that extra attacker is what will make the difference

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

        True although I have James as well so don't need to double up. But I agree it's definitely a viable strategy to double up for those who don't own James.

        If Rich can match DCL from open play (Which is a big IF and seems doubtful), he could end up being the better option due to pens

  14. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    hows this team on a WC guys?

    McCarthy Ryan
    Robbo Dallas Lamptey Konsa Ferguson
    Salah Son Hames Sterling Soucek
    DCL Jim Brewster

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

      my team for the GW would be:

      Ryan
      Lamptey Dallas Robbo
      Salah(vc) Son(c) Hames Sterling
      DCL Jim Brewster

      Mccarthy, Soucek, Konsa, Ferguson

      1. Hint
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        When you expecting Ferguson to be back?

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

      McCarthy to Martinez
      Konsa to KWP
      Sterling to Puli
      Jim to Kane

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

        thanks mate, interesting ideas here.. ML leader has martinez and kane so wanted to differentiate a bit but maybe too early for that..

        Do we know if Puli will play this GW? and sterling a doubt?

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

          He had a cameo last game, and now to weeks rest. I think he is good to go

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

    This Spain team has really gone down a bit since its heyday.

    Rodrigo leading the line and Adama the starting RW. They're not bad players of course, but compared to David Villa and Iniesta the difference in quality is quite stark. Lots of hope pinned on Fati to become the next Messi. It's a very tall ask.

    Good to see Reguilon play the full 90. I'm really considering him now with Spurs' good run of fixtures. Very attacking.

  16. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pereira to Grealish for a -4 worth it? Have exact money

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

      yes

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

      No, Pereira has a good fixture

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

        Would have probably said yes if it was with an FT

      2. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        burnely statistically have been better at the back than there results are showing

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

          That's true, I wouldn't classify them as whipping boys that some people think but it's still a good fixture, only take the hit if you see Grealish hauling I'd say

          1. dbeck
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            hmm WBA have the weakest attack and are up against on the best def for shot conceded in the box. Jack feels like a long term hold and can pay me back over 4 weeks.

            I am anticipating Werner being crap again so will need to use my transfer on that spot soon

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

              Makes sense then, go for if you think so, long term I do think it will pay off

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

      No.

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

      Worth it I think.

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

    Choose one:

    A. James + Chilwell
    B. Pulisic + Saiss

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

      B

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

      A

    3. Zrinkec
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    4. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

  18. Jässi
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I am using bookmaker odds for wildcard decisions. In your opinion, how many upcoming gameweeks should I take into account when counting the possible FPL points from bookmaker odds?

    A) 5
    B) 6
    C) 7
    D) 8

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

      Only use bookies odds for defence imo

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

      E) 1

      Lot of things can change every week, everyone was thinking liverpool defence would be alright before the 7-2( I do think they'll still be fine), so don't read too much into them for the future imo, so much can change between now and then.

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

      8

    4. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I only use CS odds on a Friday.
      Would be interested to know what you look for.
      A

  19. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Werner to Kane for free?
    Also, stupid question I know but if I have 2FTs this GW and only use 1, do I get 2 frees the next week?

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

      Yes you will get. And I would do that transfer for free, but of course Werner will start scoring finally at some point.

    2. AnfieldLad
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      There’s a 5 next to your name! Yes the extra FT will roll over.

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

        haha embarrassed to ask! Thanks

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You're supposed to say "Asking for a friend"

  20. ThisPostsOnFire
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How's this looking?

    Martinez (Steer)
    Robertson, Saiss, Lamptey (KWP, Ferguson)
    Salah, KDB, Son, Grealish , 2
    Jimi, DCL, 3

    Also:

    A) 1.Trossard & 2.Brewster
    B) 1.Anguissa & 2.Antonio

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

      B, Maupay

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

      A short term but I'd want to have Antonio long term..
      You could do Jimenez to Antonio though possibly in GW8

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B. Keeps it simple.

  21. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which team is better on a WC?

    a. Martinez, Puli, Kane
    b. McCarthy, sterling, Jim

    Ryan, X
    Robbo Dallas Lamptey Ferguson X
    Son Salah Hames Soucek X
    DCL Brewster X

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

      A

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

      A

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

      Wouldn't rotate GK's

  22. Sepp Blattered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Last 3 Everton - Liverpool results @ Goodison have been 0-0 ..

    1. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Due a 4-4 thriller then.

      Neither team's defence looks great and both have pretty in form attacks, Everton especially. It might not be 4-4, but i could easily see 2-2 or 3-2 in either direction.

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

      Yep... Form often goes out the window in when these team play eachother

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I did know that, but Stockport County beat Man City last time they played too.

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

      They know how to shut them down at Goodison Park and their confidence is so high right now. If they ever had a chance to get a positive result against Reds, it's definitely this Saturday.

  23. DagheMunegu
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Can you please rate this WC out of 10?

    Martinez
    Taa Robbo Lamptey
    Salah kdb Son James Trossard
    Dcl Watkins

    Button Brewster KWP Mitchell

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

      6.9

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

      8/10 because I'd want one premium striker (Kane or Vardy) there at least.

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

      Wouldn't go with double liverpool defence on WC but rest looks good, I would personally downgrade one liverpool defender to upgrade Trossard or Brewster to a good 3rd striker

    4. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Double Liv def a bit optimistic.
      Maybe one of them down to say Chilwell and the Watkins, Trossard to Grealish, Maupay

  24. Jässi
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Wildcard drafts, opinions please?

    A) 3-5-2 with Bruno Fernandes
    McCarthy (Macey)
    Saiss - Lamptey - Konsa (KWP, Ferguson)
    Salah - Son - Grealish - Hamez - BRUNO
    Kane - DCL (Brewster)

    B) 3-4-3 with Vardy
    McCarthy (Macey)
    Saiss - Dallas - Konsa (KWP, Ferguson)
    Salah - Son - Grealish - Hamez (Soucek)
    Kane - DCL - VARDY

    C) 3-5-2 with Sterling
    McCarthy (Macey)
    KWP - Dallas - Konsa (Balbuena, Ferguson)
    Salah - Son - Grealish - Hamez - STERLING
    Kane - DCL (Brewster)

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

      Dont like any of them

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

      C

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C

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

      Closest with C but defense is lacking throughout

  25. egan
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Need help guys...

    TAA Justin Castagne Saiss
    Hamez Son Salah
    Jimenez DCL Ings

    Some options:
    A. good to go
    B. -4 Ings to Kane
    C. -4 a subs to Grealish (formation change to 3-4-3)

    Thanks for your thought.

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

      B and cap Kane

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Think you can hold that.

  26. Bolton’s Wanderers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Keen to hear people’s thoughts.

    On a WC and currently have defence of:

    Robbo Lamptey Chilwell KWP Mitchell

    With the Chil injury do people think a decent move is Chil - PVA and play him, if not fit yet then Mitchell subs in anyway.

    Or is it better to go a different route with Castange/Saiss/Regullion?

    Can’t help but want to take advantage of the CPL fixtures but is £5.4m for PVA too much given how long he has been out?

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

      i'd go Castange/Saiss/Regullion
      Regullion just for me but all good options

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      PVA probably decent and double up with Mitchell a nice idea, but I'd wait untill he actually appears.

      1. Bolton’s Wanderers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        That’s my fear but on a WC this week!

        Thinking being Mitchell covers him until he is back but just don’t know if it’s too much of a punt at this stage.

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Castange/Saiss/Regullion sensible option on WC

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

    A) Saiss + Dallas/Targett/4.5
    B) Lamptey + Konsa

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A. Targett

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

      A

  28. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Can anyone hints me trossard & townsend stats please!!!

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Get trossard

  29. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hey fam

    A. Get Dallas for -4

    B. Play Mitchell and do A for free in GW6

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Reread your own question and count to 10.

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Huh?

  30. j1ves
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bamford or Watkins???

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Watkins

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Watkins