Scout Notes

West Brom defence improving since Bilic’s shift to back-four

Brighton 1-1 West Brom

  • Goals: Karlan Grant (£6.0m)
  • Own Goals: Jake Livermore (£4.8m)
  • Assists: Callum Robinson (£5.5m)
  • Bonus points: None

Baggies Boost

Fantasy Premier League managers will have to exercise caution when viewing West Bromwich Albion as an opponent for their players in the coming weeks.

The Baggies have made significant improvements to their backline in the last two matches, during which time experienced defender Branislav Ivanovic (£4.5m) has made his debut and settled into the side.

While the former Chelsea man was involved in the error that led to Brighton’s opener on Monday night, the truth is that, outside of that own goal, Slaven Bilic’s were not overwhelmingly tested at the Amex Stadium. To the Croatian’s encouragement, it was the second match in a row where that was the case.

Having conceded 13 goals in the first four matches of 2020/21, an average of 3.25 per game, West Brom have now let in just one since Gameweek 5 (0.5 per game).

Bilic has achieved such a feat with a change in shape. He experimented with a back-five between Gameweeks 1 to 4 but has found much more success building a four-man defence around Ivanovic since the most recent international break.

That has seen Kyle Bartley (£4.5m) and Dara O’Shea (£4.4m) drop out of the team, Ivanovic paired first with Ahmed Hegazi (£4.3m) at centre-back and, following the Egyptian’s loan move to Al-Ittihad, then Semi Ajayi (£4.8m).

Obviously, we have to apply a caveat to these findings, not least that they were recorded using a small sample size of two matches.

Furthermore, it has not gone unnoticed that the first of the two periods discussed pitted West Brom against much more potent attacks in Leicester, Everton, Chelsea and Southampton while Burnley and Brighton are arguably easier opposition.

We are sure that these are important factors, although the role of a new formation and addition of Ivanovic’s experience cannot be ignored.

And the fact that West Brom are capable of avoiding a thrashing at the hands of so-called lesser opposition is still something for Fantasy managers to consider. Many of us banked on the likes of Neal Maupay (£6.6m), Leandro Trossard (£6.0m) and Tariq Lamptey (£4.7m) for Gameweek 6, thinking West Brom were whipping boys.

Well, it is now clear that the Baggies should not always carry around that tag, something which is sure to frustrate those with attackers from Fulham, Spurs and Manchester United, their next three opponents.

Running on Lamptey

For all of Lamptey’s early-season promise, the Brighton right-back is seriously struggling to live up to his potential as a Fantasy asset.

While nobody denies the raw talent he possesses, especially with the frequency of his advanced runs, Lamptey does appear to be suffering from Brighton’s own struggles at the back.

The Seagulls have largely been clean sheet nearly-men in 2020/21, never looking overly porous and yet still unable secure defensive returns.

Brighton were in relative control of their Monday night meeting with West Brom, even as late as the 78th minute when Graham Potter replaced attacking midfielder Trossard with the more combative, defensive option Steven Alzate (£4.5m).

But that did not stop the Baggies feeling their way into the game in the closing stages, with Matheus Pereira (£6.0m) twice going close before Karlan Grant (£6.0m) rifled home Callum Robinson‘s (£5.5m) 83rd-minute cross.

As a result, Potter’s men still have just one clean sheet this season, conceding an average of 1.8 per game.

Whether Brighton are proving unfortunate or simply lack concentration in key moments, their situation seems somewhat ominous ahead of a trip to Spurs in Gameweek 7.

As for Lamptey’s attacking prowess, that remains unchallenged, considering he registered more touches in the final third than any other Brighton player on Monday night (26).

However, his run of bad luck simply refuses to end. Not forgetting his withdrawal at half-time of Brighton’s only clean sheet of the season so far, Lamptey owners watched as his 40th-minute cross/shot was cleared by Ivanovic into the unwitting path of Jake Livermore (£4.8m) for an own goal, thus robbing the right-back of any attacking return.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI (3-4-2-1): Ryan; Burn, Webster, Veltman; March (Mac Allister 69′), Bissouma, White, Lamptey; Trossard (Alzate 78′), Lallana (Groß 60′); Maupay.

West Bromwich Albion XI (4-2-3-1): Johnstone; Townsend, Ajayi, Ivanovic, Furlong; Livermore (C Robinson 62′); Diangana (Edwards 62′), Krovinovic, Gallagher, M Pereira; Grant (M Phillips 83′).

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

    Tv 104 now. Need the big hitters to fire to make it count

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

      Wow, that's a lot at this stage. Rank?

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

        450k

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

          Wc used tho. And lots of hitd

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

          That's a good rank at this stage with that team value.

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Blimey, that is a lot. I'm on 102.4 at 55k, which is more than i'm used to at this point and a good amount more than my mini-league rivals.

    3. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      That’s huge!

      I’m on 102.2 but then again I’m at 2M rank 😆

  2. jimbo90
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    TAA Saiss Lamptey Mitchell Taylor
    Son Salah Foden Hamez Podence
    Kane DCL Brewster

    1 FT / 2.2m ITB

    Worth rolling the transfer? Maybe Podence to Grealish/Zaha?

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

      yep, i'd do that podence move, Jack still my perference

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

      Good move

    3. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Grealish

  3. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Better option?

    A) Kane(c) & Kilman in this week, Bowen in next week

    B) Bruno, Antonio & Masuaku in next week (Son captain in GW7-8)

    B means keeping Reece & Jimenez this week.

    Cheers! 🙂

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

      B if Antonio is declared fit

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Agreed I do like the look of it but if he's not fit then I feel I might have to get Kane in.

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

      You want to get rid of Jimenez?

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yes Wolves are the 2nd worst attack in the league over the last 4 matches according to xg and big chances.

        Also I want captaincy options like Kane or Bruno.

    3. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B looks nice and bit of a differential

  4. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Morning gents

    Another pants GW and still languishing just above 2M OR. Any early ideas what to do with my FT here?

    2FT 0.5itb
    Martinez
    Robbo, Chilwell, Dallas
    Salah, Son, Pulisic, Grealish
    Kane (C), DCL, Maupay
    (Forster) (KWP, Stephens, Braithwaite)

    Thinking of one of:
    A) Maupay > Bamford/ Antonio (if fit) (roll FT)
    B) Braithwaite > Kilman (roll FT)
    C) Maupay, Braithwaite > Bamford/ Antonio, Kilman (2FT)

    Thoughts?
    Cheers!

    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A) a starting would be gold after the pool game, tbh even in the pool game looking at their def

      1. NULL-X-VOID
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Antonio*

      2. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks mate.

        Bamford only edges out Antonio on stats because of the hatrick. If you do GWs 1-5 Antonio is the clear winner.

        Issue is fitness and it does worry me...

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

          Surely the fact that Bamford scored a hattrick is also statistically significant?

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            For sure it is but even then he only edges out Antonio by 51:49 on stats so you could argue on an average match for the two of them Antonio looks better

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

              I just think that's the wrong way of thinking about it. FPL is less about average performances and more about total returns...it's stroke play not matchplay, so to speak. Same last season with Antonio - his 24 point game was a huge part of his appeal.

              Also Antonio has a history of muscle injuries whereas Bamford plays almost every week rain or shine, so I expect Bamford will be more durable in an intense, congested autumn/winter.

              1. Don Kloppeone
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                I don’t disagree and Bamford really is appealing atm.

                It’s a close call for me but you’re right that anyone with recurrent or niggly injury issues is a nightmare in FPL

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think it just might be better to wait for Antonio till next week.

      B looks good.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Could see Antonio still scoring vs ‘Pool defence atm tbh.

        If I didn’t have 2FT I’d be rolling!

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yup he definitely could but I'm just worried about his fitness.

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I know. It’s annoying because he’s generally outperforming Bamford on stats also...

    3. Big Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A for me. Could upgrade one of the 4.5 defs next week (Cresswell maybe?). Nice team overall

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers.

        Bam Bam or Toni?

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

    Guaita - Forster
    Saiss - Keane - Lamptey - Targett - Mitchell
    Son - Salah - Zaha - Grealish - Trashvey Barnes
    Kane - Jimmy - Brewshit

    Thoughts? Hold transfers for now then go Barnes to Bowen/Soucek next week to free up money for an extra midfield premium is the plan.

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

      Hold for now imo

  6. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    So what move to make?

    Ramsdale, Steer
    TAA, Webster, Taylor, Davies, KWP
    Salah, Son, Trossard, Soucek, Bissouma
    Kane, Jimenez, DCL

    1FT
    1.8 ITB

    A) TAA, Trossard -> Bruno, Coufal (-4)
    B) Davies -> Coufal
    C) Trossard -> Zaha
    D) something else?

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

      issue with A would be your def for this GW

      Webster- Spurs
      Taylor- Chels
      Coufal- Pool
      Davies- likely roatated with Regulion
      KWP- Villa

      I'd do tross to Grealish or save

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

        Think I'm prepared to take the defense risk for this GW. Think Bruno could do great against Arsenal

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

    Those of us still with Liverpool defenders what are you planning on doing? I have TAA and was set on keeping, but clean sheets look unlikely and it free's up alot of funds even if downgrading to say Chilwell

    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm keeping Robbo. Has impressed me more than any defs, but if you're looking for CS, pool isn't the right choice.

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

        yeah robbo has looked really good to be fair

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

      Downgrade for me I think. Still got my WC if I want him back

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

    2FT + 2.4ITB, any suggestions?

    Mccarthy, Steer
    Robbo, Saiss, KWP, Mitchell, Ferguson
    Salah, Bruno, Son, Podence, Pereira
    DCL, Werner, Davis

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Don't fancy swapping to a 343 ?

    2. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Drop a mid to Bissouma, and upgrade the third forward. Pereira the one I recommend

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

        will only take me as high as 8.3

  9. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kdb to son, yes or no? Thanks. Have Kane already

    1. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yep

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

    2. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I would say yes

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

      No

    4. Dexters Laboratory
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No, I'd look at another way of getting Son

  10. Dexters Laboratory
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    RJames to
    A) Chilwell
    B) Zouma
    C) Coufal
    D) Dallas
    E) Other

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

      A

    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      E - keep?

    3. Big Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      100% A

  11. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Chelsea have to play in Russia tomorrow and then travel all the way back and travel away to Burnley on Saturday. Advantage Burnley

    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Burnely attack is underwhelming, I think Lamps would rotate heavily. Still a chance for a CS

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        As a James owner hoping to get a start, I am not so confident atm

        1. NULL-X-VOID
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          James would start in the non-EPL game, idk tho. Silva, Chilwell are the only nailed defs, at least for me

          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            yeah. Its just that I thought i could get a game out of James this week before I sold him

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

              I think it's worth holding him another week or two. Two clean sheets in a row means they might stick with 3-4-3.

              1. internal error
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                I agree. Lampard probably sticks with it until they lose/look poor

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

      Good thing they wont be travelling on foot

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

      Are they going by coach?

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        how long would the flight be? It doesnt give them much time to prepare for Burnley

  12. Bobby_Baggio
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    In my draft league would you swap any of these or keep:

    Own: Brewster
    Change Brewster for: Batshuayi or Che Adams

    Own: Soucek
    Change Soucek for: Jota

    Own Lamptey
    Change Lamptey for: Cresswell

  13. EWH2020
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How are people here fairing so far?

    This is by far my worst ever start to a season. I'm bottom of the Mini League that I win every year and the top 3 of that league normally come bottom.

    I just don't seem to be getting any decisions correct this year.

    Surely I'm not the only one? Is this a casuals season?

    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Defo a casual season. I think the teams are being very dynamic in their strategy, and there is very min consistency pattern being observed. I think because of the huge amount of injuries and Covid, this has been the impact. The Nations League is kind of to blame, for being the worst idea

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      The 1-2 in my main mini-league are the two of us with the most top 5k finishes, so we're not finding a casual uprising. I'm 55k, which is higher than i normally am at this stage of the season. I usually make a late run, so i'm happy with the start.

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

      It’s only a casuals season if you’re not doing well, right?

      The equivalent of ‘moving up to where they respect your raises’

    4. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Currently ranked almost 2m, never been even remotely near this rank at any stage of playing in the previous 8-10 seasons.

      Spunked my WC as well and now chasing big time.

      Looking to take a few hits to set up my team and take it from there.

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

      I'm doing abysmally. Over 3m rank so far and over 100 points off in a money league. Usually I do alright when I'm paying attention but not so far. Confident my team is solid enough though after a wildcard so it'll turn.

    6. zorro121
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Somewhere over 3 million at the minute. Can't remember ever being this low since I started playing seriously.

      Just have to keep plugging away and hope that the time and effort we put in is rewarded eventually.

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

    Guaita - Forster
    Semedo- Chilwell - Reguilón
    Son - Salah - JRod- Grealish
    Kane - DCL - Maupay
    Forster ( Lampety Bissouma Dunne)
    2 FT and 0.4 itb
    Guaita > Martienz
    Maupay > Bamford

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

    Any suggestions what to do here? 2 FT, 0.1 ITB

    Ryan Mccarthy
    TAA Chilwell Ayling Mitchell Targett
    Salah Son Sterling Zaha Bissouma
    DCL Jimenez Brewster

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

      TAA to Robbo or a cheapie...I’d build up funds to upgrade Jimi to Kane

  16. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which one would you choose with 2FTs? Ofc waiting for the Hamez news

    1. Maupay to Bamford 343
    2. Maupay to Antonio 343
    3. Maupay Stephens Lamptey to Brewster Zaha Kilman -4 352

    3. is very tempting tbh

    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2. Antonio is a priority for me. If not then Bam

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

      Antonio is probably injured I’m afraid,

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

        Yeah, so could burn 1FT bringing Bamford now

  17. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Justin or Kilman

    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kilman

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

    Martinez
    Robortson, Saiss, Mitchell
    Salah, Rodriguez, Zaha, Podence
    Calvert-Lewin, Kane, Ings
    Bench: Peacock-farrel, Bissouma, Taylor, James
    FT: 2 Bank:2.5m

    Please suggest best transfer

  19. NULL-X-VOID
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    So my PVA gamble has not paid off.

    Have an issue now. I don't want to bench a 5+ def.

    1) Play him and bench Kilman (CRY H)
    2) Play him and bench either of (Maupay TOT H, Hamez NEW A)
    3) Ship him

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

    So does Saiss keep his place?

    I'm kind of on thin ice with TAA, Robertson, Mitchell, Dunne and Saiss

    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No. The guy is not a natural wingback, and the amount of exertion shows in the second half. Idk about what would happen, but Saiss cannot continue in that position for a longer time.

  21. Sheffield Hysterical
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who do I get rid of to get Kane in?
    A) Calvert-Lewin
    B) Ings
    C) Jimenez

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

      C

    2. Kane Train
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A or C

    3. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C
      Nice dilemma to have though. You could swerve Kane

      1. Sheffield Hysterical
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I'm thinking about it, they all have nice fixtures this weekend so it's a tricky one

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

    Apart from the double LIV defence which I really believe will start paying off, is there anything here you would change?

    GTG? Save FT? Start Kilman ahead of Saiss?

    1FT, 0ITB
    Martinez
    Robbo TAA Saiss
    Salah Son(c) Rodriguez Barkley
    DCL Kane Maupay

    (Forster/Kilman/Stephens/Branthwaite)

    1. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Team looks fine
      Start Saiss

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

        Cheers mate. Let's pray for a better GW. GL

        1. John Nerdelbaum
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          You too

  23. John Nerdelbaum
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any thoughts on a move here. 2 frees but open for a hit
    Had eyed up Jimi & TAA > Kane & Chilwell but wondering if Sterling should make way instead. I would like Kane for Brighton and West Brom

    Martinez
    TAA James Saiss
    Salah Sterling Son Podence
    Jimi DCL Maupay

    xx/Mitchell/Lamptey/Burke

    0.8m ITB

    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Think of getting James out, too much money for a not nailed def

      1. John Nerdelbaum
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Happy to keep for Burnley but yes he will be going
        Priority is Kane though

        1. NULL-X-VOID
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Keep sterling, do the other transfer combo that you've proposed

          1. John Nerdelbaum
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers

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

      This is tricky. I'd definitely want Kane, but Jimi is just so consistent. Maybe Maupay to Kane and downgrade Sterling, but to who? JRod and Grealish spring to mind, but I'm worried their time may have passed.

      1. John Nerdelbaum
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks. There's Zaha as well and Foden
        I think I'm happy to roll the dice on Jimi out

  24. Tiggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Trying to plan my next couple of week's worth of changes in the front 8 (only 1 FT)

    Current front 8:

    Zaha/J-Rod/Bruno/Son/Mane
    Jiminez/Calvert-Lewin/Brewster

    Thinking Bruno out for Grealish for week 7, and then maybe Werner in for Jiminez the week after as Wolves hit a bad run of fixtures. Probably enough in the bank for Jimenez-Kane but I'm a little dubious about Spurs' fixtures weeks 9-13, and I'd like some cash to bring in City assets from week 10.

    Ideas?

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

      fernandes out for Grealish in wk 7 when fernandes has WBA in wk 9 feels dodgy.

      i wouldn't worry about Spurs' fixtures, until they stop getting me points i'm not overthinking it. no team is solid at the back other than wolves really.

  25. BEEZUS
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    For a -4:

    K Davis to Kane
    TAA to a ~5m def?

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

    what are people's thoughts on captaincy, it's going to be a close call overall.

    I'm siding with Kane, which probably means Salah is the right call.

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

      First week since gameweek 1 that Im not 100% sure who to captain

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

      Sticking with Salah.

    3. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah was the logical choice this week but didn't pan out. I'd still stick with him against WHU

  27. tinear
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is DCL due to ship now? James and Richarlison seems like facing an injury.

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

      *suspended for Rich

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

      depends how much value you have him I guess. If form and fixtures meant someone else was calling out, then i'd be tempted, just not sure they are.

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

        I had him at 7.0 and I dont think he will score soon with his performance and lack of team strength

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

      Rodriguez is fine according to Carlo

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

    What do I do with Reece James...

    I'm stuck. I dunno what to do with him.

    Team is:

    Martinez Forster
    Saiss Semedo James Lamptey Mitchell
    Salah Son Grealish Foden Havertz
    DCL Kane Davis

    2.2m ITB.

    I'm thinking it's between just two moves:

    A) Havertz > Bruno
    B) James > Robertson
    C) James > Chilwell (I'd then have to get Rashford over Bruno)

    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C) Chilwell is showing great potential from an attacking POV, and I prefer Rash over Bruno regardless.

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

      Watch Chelsea midweek, information to be gained.

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

      I did james to robo last GW and next week i might do Semedo to Chillwel

    4. The Handsome Hunk
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Save. Clearer picture next week.

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

        I don't think it will be clearer. I need to decide now imo.

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

    Martinez
    Robo Semedo Lamptey Mitchell Dunne
    Son Salah Foden Mahrez Burke
    Ings DCL Jimi

    1 FT and 1.5 itb
    1. Save
    2. Lamptey to Chilwell
    3. Mahrez to Grealish
    4. Jimi + Mahrez to Kane + Grealish for a hit
    5. Jimi + Mahrez to Bamford + Sterling for a hit

    Please suggest.

  30. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any ideas on what to do here ? 2 FT at my disposal but a bit lost on what to do with them. Nothing itb. Considering just Lamptey>Kilman and save the other free, thoughts ?

    Mccarty
    TAA Robertson Ayling
    Salah(C) Son(VC) Grealish Jrod
    Kane Watkins DCL

    Forster Soucek Lamptey Douglas