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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. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hi....who to captain?

    A....son v West ham

    B....salah at everton

    C....kdb v arsenal if fit

    Thanks

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

      I think A

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

      A

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

      A

    4. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

      A

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

      A

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

        Cheers guys

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

    Mates should I WC in your opinion?

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Robo, KWP, Dier
    Salah, Son, KDB, Podence
    Mitro, DCL

    Steer, Mitchell, Burke, Davis

    0 FTs. 2.5M itb

    Cheers!!

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

      Na. Not worth it.
      Should have pulled the trigger 10 days ago if you were going to.

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

        Yeah, I know...

        I was set on keeping this team. But then KDB Podence Dier became injury / quarantine concerns.

        I mean, I still think I can WC despite not having pressed the button some days ago.

        I am really undecided though

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

      Yes if you would like to get rid of
      Ramsdale, Dier, TAA, Mitro, Burke, Davis, (Podence)

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

      Not really. With 2.5m you can make 2 moves this week and next and keep wc

      This week:
      Mitro to one of Antonio Maupay Wilson
      Ramsdale to Martinez

      Next week:
      Podence to James Grealish Trossard or even Soucek

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

        Appreciate a lot the feedback and sugestions. Thank you mate.

        Would you take a it this GW? With this team I am already on 0 FTs

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

          With that much money it’s a lot of potential points sitting on the bench.
          I’d say Mitro out is first move, too many in form options
          Monitor Kdb obviously and consider a hit if he’s out
          Ramsdale to Martinez would be the move I’d make next. Understand if you want to wait a week vs FUL, fixtures after that really poor. Might be a hit next week instead

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

            I would be tempted by a hit if Podence is rulled out due to quarantine.

            Podence —> Grealish (-4) maybe

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

              Would allow Mitro to Wilson next as well

    4. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't wildcard. You have most of the premium players you'd want and it's just a case of cleaning up some of the mid to lower priced players, a few of whom will sit on bench anyway. Players like Ramsdale, Mitrovic, Podence all have decent fixtures this week too so stick.

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

        Thank you mate! Nice feedback.

        You think Podence will be ok to start?

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

    What are the moves here with 2 freebies?
    Will obviously wait for pressers especially with Kdb but feel Foden is first to go.
    Considering Foden to Trossard and roll 2nd transfer-thoughts here
    Wood to go next week if not this week (most likely)

    If Kdb out, I could go Kdb-Wood to Kane-Trossard (or Grealish) though not sure I would captain Kane in the next month....hmm
    Already own Salah and Son so a bit stuck

    Team is:
    Martinez Steer
    Robbo Saiss Lamptey Taylor Mitchell
    Salah Kdb Son Foden Soucek
    Jimenez DCL Wood

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

      If you get Kane you can captain this week.
      I'd do double move unless 100% sure of Kev start.

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

        Looking the go until pressers, cheers

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

      Wood to Wilson/Maupay and safe if no injuries. Otherwise like the Kane move with GREALISH

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

        So you think Grealish is worth paying the extra 1.1m over Trossard? Few options here will assess with team news, cheers

  4. NUFCAndrew
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking of holding 1 FT. 0.8 ITB

    McCarthy Steer

    Trent Saiss Justin Mitchell Branthwaite

    Salah KDB Bruno Soucek Bissouma

    Ings DCL Mitro

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

      Bruno might have to go into quarantine.
      If so, him to Son seems obvious move.

  5. Puyol Pants Up
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on my WC side?

    Johnstone, Forster
    Robbo, KWP, Dallas, Lamptey, Ferguson
    Sterling, Salah, Grealish, Barnes, Stephens
    Kane, DCL, Maupay

    0.2 itb

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

      Nearly lost me at Johnstone, but like the rest.

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

      Why not get Trossard for Stephens and Brewster for Maupay. And upgrade KWP/Dallas to Bellerin/Zouma or someone else?

      Also don't fancy Johnstone. Get Martinez.

      1. Blue&White85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Agree on this, Trossard and Brewster looks better than Maupay and Stephens to me. Would also agree on getting someone other than Dallas.

        1. Blue&White85
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          And Martinez over Johnstone too.

          1. Puyol Pants Up
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Why Martinez?

            Villa have awful fixtures. Take away his pen save and he's been average. Johnstone has somewhat decent fixtures and has made 6+ saves in his last 2 games. I don't like any of the 4.5 GK's based on CS's so I'm just picking the one who makes the most saves.

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

              You want to go Johnstone over Martinez and you've given a good reason for it then just do it! Go with your gut!

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

              Guess who rate the best fixtures wise over the next 10 games...Aston Villa

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

              Villa don't have awful fixtures at all...

      2. Puyol Pants Up
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I've been on Trossard + Brewster all week, I just switched to Maupay based on advice from others lmao.

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

          Switch back and stick!

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

      Pick two goalkeepers from the same team

  6. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Pretty much lost all interest in fantasy already 🙁 internationals suck, as does my team

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

      It has got more interesting tbf

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

      Think positive, 4 weeks of games before next internationals, thats how I like to think

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Oh gawd more internationals! 🙁

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

        positivity is the problem 🙂

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

      Yup. Wish I'd WCed now just for something to do.

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

      I'm pretty sure I've got one of the worst rank out of all the FFS members and I'm buzzing for this week!

  7. Cruyff's Eleven
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Lots of people complaining about KDB, Sterling and Chillwell flagged, but happily stick Lamptey in their WC?

    They're all flagged, innit?

    Am I missing something, is Lamptey not injured?

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’m sure Lamptey is fine, and if you are Wcing ofc you would include him. It’s not like he is going to be out for 7 weeks.

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Fair point - slight case of short term thinking..

        Thank you sir.

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

      Lamptey is cheap. The others aren't.

  8. RVP 20
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What do you guys think of this WC?

    McCarthy Ryan
    TAA Chilwell Ayling Mitchell Dunne
    Salah KDB Son Zaha Bissouma
    Jimenez DCL Brewster

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

      Looks good to me. Maybe Sterling for KDB then switch next week?

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

      Not keen on two fodder defs (Mitchell surely not long for this world). Maybe downgrade a keeper.

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

      Any money left itb?

    4. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go Robbo over TAA for funds to upgrade Mitchell.
      Dont like the Dunne pick.
      Jiminez not firing so I would look for someone else too.

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

        Jiminez 2 goals in 4 games isn’t that bad

    5. RVP 20
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      thanks all, 0.5 ITB for what its worth..

  9. abhirup780
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mane now fit to start?

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

      Should be done with his 14 quarantine

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

        14 days*

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

      He been in training

  10. gunner79
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Sterling Captain any one?

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

      You know if you don't he'll get 20, but if you do he'll blank.

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

      Thought he was injured

  11. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is this too much for this week transfers? For a -4. I think Kane is the forward to have. Also have DCL of course.

    Jimi > Kane
    Werner > Brewster (for the coins)
    Burke > Grealish

    This will give me a 3-5-2 and 3-4-3 option which I like.

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

      Good

  12. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    DCL captain anyone, I think he will do well tbh. Score at least one, it could be a thriller that game, good chance

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

      I will if you will

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Deal, it’s either him KDB or Bruno. Bruno tempting me a bit, and KDB Idk if he will even start.
        I put it on DCL before the internationals so I’ll think I will leave it there.
        I haven’t had a single goal from a captain yet so not much to lose

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

          OK.
          Salah (C) GW1 feels like about 50% of my points so far this year.

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

      My Mrs will go with him and probably outscore me again. Her logic, he keeps on scoring...

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

      Crazy talk

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

    How nailed is Chilwell?

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

      I think he is pretty much the most nailed in that line. Although I have Reece and I am hoping he gets himself back into the team

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

      Nailed

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

      Nailed when he is fit...

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

        This

  14. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I'm having a dither.. I was on a but not so sure now..

    a) KDB & Werner > Son & Kane
    b) KDB & Soucek > Son & Grealish

    Which one would you do?

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

      Deffo A

      1. Fuddled FC
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        That would be my instinct but when you consider it means either

        a) Son, Kane & Soucek
        v
        b) Son, Werner, Grealish

        It becomes more difficult

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

          Yes, Greal is better than Soucek, but Werner has done nothing at all yet - no involvement in 4 goal win the other week was final straw for me and Soucek is too much of a bargain to lose.

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

      Looking at A if KDB is out

  15. abhirup780
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez/Steer
    Semedo/Ayling/Lamptey/KWP/Fergusson
    Salah/Mane/Son/JRod/Stephens
    Kane/DCL/Brewster

    0.4 itb
    on WC
    thoughts?

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

      Def looks a bit flimsy, but that's the price you pay for Mo, Mane, Hal

  16. Lazaretti
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Burning question on wc who to drop to make team more balanced.

    A) Son
    B) Kane
    C) Salah
    D) KdB

    To add that Robertson is my only player from Spurs, City and Pool.

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

      KDB if injured. Otherwise Kane.

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

        Midpriced fwd's look good but on the other hand it's good to have one prem fwd to be able to act if. Difficult.

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

          Very good point. I'm myself planning to do KDB & Adams to Son & Kane for free. But it depends if KDB is out or not. If he plays, we all know what he is capable of!

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

            Yes. Same with Salah can't drop him. Son maybe out but he is very good value player

    2. abhirup780
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      KDB

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

      b

  17. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which do you prefer?

    A) Lamptey, Sterling, Brewster
    B) Robertson, Rodriguez, Watkins

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

      B

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

      B

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

      Both good, B

  18. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC Team.

    Martinez
    Robbo Semedo Dallas Lamptey Ferguson
    Salah Son Pulisic Barkley 4.4
    Kane Jimenez Maupay

    Thoughts??

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

      left anything ITB?

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

      No DCL?

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

      Good

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

      Different which is good. I like the Pulisic and Barkley picks.

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

      Missing out DCL seems a bit perverse, but the rest is interesting.

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

    Palace have nice fixtures, but are they that good defensively?

    Contemplating
    A)Guiata set and forget
    B) Martinez + McCarthy or Ryan

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

      a

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

      A

      Only because I don't like rotating keepers

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

      Just Martinez and fodder.

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

        Agree with this. Also if you go with Guaita having selected him for his fixtures, you'll probably want to spend a transfer to get him out when his fixtures turn, but you probably shouldn't waste a transfer on a GK.

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

    Any info about Dier?
    Why is he flagged?

  21. FOMFF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Considering hold FT this week to see whos yellow flags and more of red herring. Is there anything needing urgent attention?

    McCarthy
    TAA, Justin, Mitchell
    Salah, KDB, Zaha, Bissouma
    Kane, Jimi, DCL

    KWP first sub

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

      Good enough if Kev plays

  22. The Hunt
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Disappointing Captains Poll this week. I always liked to vote for the McGoldrick's & Albrighton's of this world just to give them a little fillip when they came on to the site.

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

      Wasted vote in first past the post system.

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

      Son/ Kane

    3. The Hunt
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ah, there's more been added! Have my vote Mr Bamford!

  23. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Barnes owners what's your plan from gw6?Arsenal away is a tough fixture.Grealish is an easy transfer.

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Arsenal away is a tough fixture 😀

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

        Arsenal away is potentially a GREAT fixture for Leicester. Just think of what they did to City on counter. I can see Vardy or Barnes score in that one easily.

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

      plan is to keep him for a while, I think Vardy and Barnes gonna counter on Arsenal, but if Im very dissapointed in him against Villa this week, he might go. Got Grealish already tho

  24. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Do we think Mitchell still starts this GW?

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

      Why not? He was rly good

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

        Mainly because PVA is back I guess

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

    A) Kane & Mahrez
    B) Richarlison & Mane

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

      A for short term.

      B for buy and hold.

      Imo...

  26. FOMFF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best midfielder for 1 week?

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

      Son

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

        Zaha

  27. BradtheLAD
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team? 0.8 itb.

    Martinez Button
    Robbo Chilwell Saiss Lamptey Ferguson
    Salah Son Pulisic Grealish Trossard
    Kane DCL Brewster

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

      Very good, I have Mane, Richarlison and Dallas instead of Grealish, Kane and Chilwell.

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

      Love it

  28. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hello,

    This might be straight forward. But something is telling me to keep Werner.

    Which move should I make please.

    2FT

    A) Podence + Werner > Son + Watkins
    B) James + Podence > Dallas + Barclay/Trossard (keep Werner)

    1. Fuddled FC
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm in the same boat about Werner..but patience is really wearing thin

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        True dat.

        If he was starting upfront it would be an easier deco.
        We Need Pulisic to start and Werner go up front.

  29. davies
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) Jimmy/Mahrez > Watkins/Son (-4)

    B) Save ft

  30. TopMarx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    New Community Article

    Well-written article with good ideas on how to improve our decision making, be successful and enjoy FPL.

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2020/10/14/working-from-home-and-fpl-a-social-psychology-perspective