Pro Pundits - Lateriser

Three-time top 200 finisher Lateriser on Aguero, Villa and a polarising FPL season

The 2019/20 number one Fantasy manager in India, Lateriser addresses a rollercoaster campaign, FPL ownership, Brighton, Villa, Sergio Aguero, his Gameweek 6 team and more in his latest Pro Pundits piece.


This season is not for the weak-hearted and there are just way too many good options in this game at present.

Before Project Restart last season, the premium player conversation primarily revolved around Liverpool and Manchester City assets. Now we have a Spurs team that have accumulated the most number of big chances in the league in the premium conversation, in addition to assets from Manchester United and Chelsea who have shown us enough in the recent past to be a part of this conversation.

You are going to have to develop a very thick skin this season as there will be many Gameweeks where players you own don’t get points and others are getting monster hauls. But on the flipside, the opportunities in this game are very enticing too.

We have Liverpool and Manchester City enjoying a decent bunch of fixtures in the next two Gameweeks and the likes of Sadio Mane (£11.9m), Raheem Sterling (£11.5m) and Sergio Aguero (£10.4m) all have ownerships of under 10% at the time of writing. Mane has looked very sharp this season and has the highest xG amongst all midfielders, and next faces an obliging Sheffield United side that have lost one of their best defenders for a long time and who just don’t look like the team from 2019/20.

Manchester City scored 95 goals in their season without Kevin De Bruyne (£11.5m) and that makes Sterling and Aguero perfectly viable ‘differential’ captaincy options should you fancy it – which brings me to my point.

This is something I’d spoken about in my very first article for Fantasy Football Scout and it is just something I want to reiterate. Given the wide range of options that we have this season, it is very important to find your identity as a Fantasy Premier League manager. This is what I said back then:

If you are going to get sleepless nights going without Mohamed Salah, don’t do it. It doesn’t suit your personality. It’s not good for your blood pressure and you don’t end up having fun. You’re better off playing the odds and percentages game because that is where your comfort zone lies.

The game has opened up very nicely for the ‘dullards’ as well as the ‘opportunists’ with the wide variety of options we have. Given the increased impact of social media on everything mental, if you can’t handle a huge haul from a highly owned player, get that highly owned player because going maverick isn’t for you.

I never talk a lot about ownership percentages but given the nature of the season, I thought it was important to address. Seeing the high cost of transfers that FPL managers have had to pay on the ‘Rough with the Smooth’ section on the Scoutcast this season made me want to talk about this because I get the sense that there are going to be many difficult FPL decisions this season leading to a high variance in outcome. You need to be aware of your personality and tailor your FPL approach accordingly. This season, variance is a lot higher than usual and I expect that trend to continue. Be prepared for it and remember that this is only a game, one which involves a fair amount of luck and unpredictability as well.

Now that philosophy is out of the way, I want to talk about a few more objective things.

What is FPL Upside Chasing and how can I implement it in 2020/21?
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  1. thewhitepele
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    On a WC, this team would leave 1.7m ITB. Any obvious changes or bank it?
    Defence could of course use some upgrade, but to whom right now? Staying away from Pool atm.

    Martinez (Martin)
    Saiss Justin Lamptey Mitchell KWP
    Salah Son JamesR. Grealish Bissouma
    Kane DCL Wilson

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

      Is Justin's place at risk of rotation? Particularly with Mitchell also at risk, worth getting Chilwell?

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

    Decided on KdB out. Help needed!

    A) KdB + Justin -> Bruno + Reguilon, play Wilson

    B) KdB + Wilson -> Grealish + Aguero, play Coady

    Which option for the next 3?

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

      Rest of team? Bruno & Aguero not the best fixtures for next 3 imo

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

      What does the rest of your team look like?

      With the options listed above, I'd go A. I'm not a big fan of Bruno, however, that's just a personal opinion

      1. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Interested to know why you’re not a big fan of Bruno? His form since he joined the league is incredible?

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

      McCarthy ¦
      TAA - Coady - Ward
      KdB* - Salah - Jorginho - Son
      Kane - Maupay - Wilson*
      ¦ Bissouma - Justin* - Taylor

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

        I'd just make one transfer. KDB to a Villa mid? Hold the cash and upgrade elsewhere next GW

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

    never burn a trannie.
    x

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

      (y)

    2. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      How would you spend 1 transfer in his position?

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

        Burke/Mitchell

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

        Mitchell to Kilman seems the obvious one

        1. PapaWengzz
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Obvious if you could have 4 from a team

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

            Ah

      3. PapaWengzz
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Burke > Bissouma or Mitchell > Strujik

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

    New Chip

    The golden shot

    Can’t be played with another chip
    You’re starting 11 scores double

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

      Ryan
      Digne Lamptey Saiss
      Hamez Sterlers salah McGinn Son
      Kane DCL

      I’d play mine this week

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

      Terrible idea if serious

  5. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Too soon for Kun

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      It's never soon for a city striker

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

      agree

    3. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Tosun for Kun

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

        Pun-dit mindset

    4. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Or Kunning plan to get him early ?

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

    Nice article. Like to see my (C) Mane being mentioned, going well under the radar right now. Incredible differential with his underlying stats and the eye test!

    A quick question for LR, how much stock do you put in chance/shots conceded stats for the flanks. Sheffield United concede the greatest proportion of their chances from the right flank (26 on left vs 14 on the right, center 20), which is the same flank Liverpool focus on using Robertson and Mane. Surely this can be targeted for a Mane/Robbo haul?

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

      He's not under the radar it's just there ain't anyone to sell to get to him. Great option as always

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

        I'd assume KDB is the main route

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

          no one has kdb they all swapped him to Son

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

            I wish I did

    2. Vlekz
        3 years, 5 months ago

        If you had both salah and mane, whom would you captain?

        1. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Mane

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

          Mane for the reasons above

          1. Vlekz
              3 years, 5 months ago

              You guys not worried of a mane early sub because of the dead leg he is playing with? All the teams have matches 3 times a week. He could very well be subbed off for jota if they are 2 up or something

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

                Missing 20 minutes near the end when the game is likely to be wrapped up doesn't factor into my decision making. Besides, it is pretty likely Mane will have been involved anyways

                1. Vlekz
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Okay. Cheers

        3. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          My wildcard team, here we go!!!! (.2 ITB)

          Martinez Forster
          Robbo saiss coady lamptey 3.9
          Salah JRod Grealish Foden 4.5
          Kane Aguero DCL

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

            Coady to Konsa and upgrade the 3.9 def with the 0.4 you will have.....you may need him sometime.

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

              Agreed. Allows you to diversify your defensive options; Aston Villa are looking solid defensively

            2. The Overthinker
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Can definitely do it . Thanks

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

              Who’s a long-term option at 4.3?

        4. The Red Devil
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Best midfield duo upto 17.2
          A- grealish + Rodriguez (double villa + double Everton)
          B- Bruno + McGinn (double Villa)
          C- Sterling + lookman/Mcginn
          D- Rashford + foden

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

            Personally prefer to have one attacking player only, so I wouldn't double up on Villa. I do like option A but that's the template currently. Options C and D offer a bit more flair

            1. The Red Devil
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              i'm really tempted by a city attacker, against west ham

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

          Best moves here with 1FT and 3.2m itb?

          Martinez
          Taa Saiss Lamptey -- James Mitchell
          Kdb* Son Havertz Barnes -- Burke
          Watkins Jimmy DCL

          A: KDB >> Salah as planned. Leaves 2.4m itb
          B: Havertz + Barnes >> Salah + Barkley/Trossard (-4). Means keeping KDB but my bench isnt that great if he doesnt play
          C: Havertz + James >> Salah + Kilman (-4). Means keeping KDB, having kilman on bench incase kdb doesnt play and solves the James issue.

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

            A or KDB & Jimmy to Salah & Kane (if you can afford)

          2. waltzingmatildas
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            A

        6. el polako
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Feel a bit better seeing that much better player than myself dont own any Spurs assets too.

          Not sure why though ? I cant decide whether I was just slow to react to uplift in form after their rather shite display against Everton or simply my anti-Kane bias is to blame. Fact remains that those who own them in my ML are flying at the moment and I can only hope that dynamics will change soon, maybe introduction of Bale will help ? Ot atleast next set of opposition will be more solid.

          1. No Professionals
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I think not owning one at the moment is suicidal. Kane is a tricky price point for some, but son should be easy to accommodate.

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

          Semedo or Chilwell?

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

            Chilly for me

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

            Chilwell

        8. Benster
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          "We have Liverpool and Manchester City enjoying a decent bunch of fixtures in the next two Gameweeks"

          I don't agree that City have decent fixtures. West Ham and Sheff Utd away without some core players will not be a goal fest. These are often the games when City struggle, although I admit home advantage ain't what it used to be. They sit 3rd bottom on the ticker.

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

            Yup, I'd stay away from City assets for now as well. I'd definitely want to bring someone in from City GW 10 on wards, however

          2. waltzingmatildas
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I agree. They didn't look fluid last night. Kdb makes the difference I think

          3. Rhinos
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            An aggregate of city's last 5 trips to the Olympic stadium they've struggled to a 22-1 win

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

              No kdb, Aguero not fully fit, West ham more defensively solid. Don't know that it will be as easy as that.

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

                He's saying that away to West Ham is hardly a game that City have struggled in in recent memory

            2. Benster
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              LOL, if we've learned anything about this crazy season it's that previous results count for nothing. City are not what they have been in the past, and to be fair neither are West Ham.

              Don't look back in anger mate

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

                A lot of people also said Spuds would struggle against West Ham

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

                Also KDB could very well be back. If you don't want Kun don't get him but don't overplay City's relative struggles to justify it

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

            I have Mahrez and I’m happy enough to hold. City can blow any team away if they click.

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

          Button - McCarthy
          Webster - Mitchell - TAA- Dier - KWP
          Son - Podeste - Salah- Bissouma - Havertz
          DCL - Wilson - Ings

          1 FT, 3.5 mil left in the bank

          Any suggestions?
          1.) Bissouma to Graelish
          2.) Podeste to Rashford
          3.) ???

        10. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          There must be some serious TV's around, especially those with Hrod from wk 1 and early Kane owners. Feels like TV are higher than usual @ this time of the season.

          1. Game of Throw-ins
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I did an early WC and have had lots of risers. My TV is 103.0 at the moment. It’s probably decent but not sure what others have for TV here

        11. waltzingmatildas
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          If Salah/Mané is a must, who do I lose?
          A) sterling
          B) Bruno
          C) son

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

            Pick either Salah or Mane

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

              Yes, but who for?

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

                I'd lose Bruno

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

                  Thank you

          2. Basil1977
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Bruno

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

              Hmm, fixtures wise definitely. But his form + pens makes it tough.
              Thanks

          3. Do I Not Like Orange
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I am taking Bruno out for him. It's a risk but am planning to get him back in 3-4 weeks when fixtures improve. Am trying to take a more flexible attitude to premiums this year and play the fixtures dispassionately.

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

              I'm trying as well, but his form is decent. Probably the sensible decision.
              Cheers

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

          its a tough one, everybody in LR's team faces weak opposition

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

            you holding WC longer?

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

            Everyone this week faces weak opposition, or at least opposition that holds little fear imo. Though perhaps United and Chelsea have turned a corner

        13. Johan Queef
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          1FT. I'd love to hold but there are players I want (and players I need to get rid of!).

          McCarthy (Steer)

          TAA, Robbo, Mitchell (Taylor, Bavies)

          Salah C, J. Rod, Trossard, Son, Bissouma

          Mitro, Kane VC (Brewster)

          Worried Mitchell won't play. Hate Mitro but he has WBA at home. Bavies has to go ASAP.

          A) Bissouma -> Grealish
          B) Davies -> Lamptey/Konsa
          C) both (-4)
          D) something else

          Thanks!

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

            I'd do B and save the 4 points

            1. Johan Queef
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              And just play Bissouma (double BRI) miss at home to WBA?

              I should have pushed the WC button last week but now it doesn't seem the right week for it.

        14. Michelle Davin
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Mitchell will be booted from the team soon?

          Palace has very nice upcoming fixtures..

        15. Fernando Torres
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Konsa or Lamptey?

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

            Lamptey, very advanced at wingback

            1. Fernando Torres
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Is it mad to do

              Coleman + Lewis -> Konsa + Lamptey for a hit.

              I know never hit for defenders but Lewis has been dreadful pointswise and Coleman injured.

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

                No, not mad at all. Two great defenders coming in for one average/one injured going out.

                1. Fernando Torres
                  • 12 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  Cheers, yeah I may do it.

        16. Letsgo!
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          after ytd liv game, anyone changed salah capt or stick?

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

            Stick

        17. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I'll be playing 4-3-3 this week.

          My def all play at home.
          My strikers all play away
          My mid are in H A H pattern

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

          Hopefully Foden repays the faith this weekend. West Ham are a very good team and City attack just not what it was. That double pivot isn't helping

          1. R.C
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            He won't start. Gundo will play

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

              Ok Pep 😛

        19. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Going to go late into tomorrow before i make my moves. So much dwelling to do.

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

            x

          2. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Especially when you are have your WC active xD

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

            same here, 3.7 itb and so many options that I don't own: LIV mid, MUN mid, Kane, Kun, etc. The funny thing is I kind of want to save FT and give myself another week to think about it (if it wasn't for the bloody captaincy I would)!

          4. Je suis le chat
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Your team looks well set to roll a transfer. Might be hard to resist getting the spurs dynamic duo in.

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

              Already has 2 FT

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

              I've got 2 frees.

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

            I personally don't see Foden bagging points in the next four and think there are better options elsewhere for a similar price. What are your reasons for holding him?

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

              Could have braced last weekend. He's flying under the radar as a pick imo.

        20. Champions League Varane
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          (K)un? Or is that way too risky owning enough right?

          1. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I am going for it

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

          KDB to
          1) Sterling
          2)Mane

          Already have Salah and Son 🙂

          1. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            2

          2. 1zverGGadeM
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Sterling

          3. Je suis le chat
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Bruno for diversity.

        22. _Gunner
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Klich > ?

          A- Foden
          B- Zaha

          current front 8:

          Salah Son Bissouma Grealish Klich
          Maupay Kane DCL

          1. Je suis le chat
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Foden, though I'd go cheaper like Jorghino.

        23. AC Yew
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Morning. Any moves i need to make? 1FT 4.1ITB

          McCarthy
          TAA Saiss Lamptey
          Son Salah Zaha Grealish Jorginho
          DcL Ings

          Steer Justin Davis Ferguson

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

          Great article

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

            agreed!

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

            Cheers mate

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

          Can’t get over how much of a disappointment Firmino is yet FPL keeps overpricing him. Sad because he should normally be a cheap alternative to LIVs attack. Utterly useless player from an fpl POV.

          1. Je suis le chat
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Bobby striker in the team wining the CL and league is like Giroud as World Cup winning striker who didn't score a goal. Can see him being phased out this season.

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

              With Jota impressing in his cameo roles that’s not far fetched tbh

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

          Am I the only one who can't find Podence amongst the Players in the RMT section of the members area? He doesn't appear to be listed at all...

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

            Ignore please - had a different filter on... d'oh!