Pro Pundits - Lateriser

Who are the best West Ham players in FPL ahead of their Gameweek 8 fixture swing?

Three-time top 200 finisher Lateriser takes a deep dive into the Premium Members Area statistics as he looks at the Hammers’ best Fantasy options for the weeks and months ahead.


West Ham United have impressed in the league so far this season. While David Moyes is everyone’s favourite meme, he’s giving it back to the critics by making some really good decisions.

At the back-end of the last campaign, West Ham were very close to getting relegated and Moyes made some difficult decisions in benching a lot of expensive talent – which paid off.

That trend has continued this season and the Hammers look like a completely different side. They sit amongst the best five teams in the league for shots in the box and are also amongst the top five for shots in the box conceded. Given that they have already faced Arsenal, Wolves, Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City so far, those numbers look even more impressive.

Moyes’ troops are about to embark on a great run of fixtures after their game against Liverpool this weekend, which extends right the way through until Gameweek 20. Keeping that in mind, I thought it would be a good idea to take a closer look at options from West Ham in both attack and defence.

As you can see above, this is a very impressive fixture run for the Hammers and they look primed for offering a lot of value at both ends of the pitch. After Liverpool at the weekend, they only face Manchester United and Chelsea from the traditional top six between Gameweeks 8 and 20.

Defence

I hope this deep dive into West Ham helps you with your decisions. Good luck for the Gameweek!  

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

    If no other issues would you keep or sell Ryan ? Only have 4.5 for a replacement. Thanks

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe if I had 2 FTs, otherwise I'd just roll.

      Who would you even go for? Not sure there's massively better options unless you don't have a Leeds defender already/.

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

        Cheers. Would you go for meslier then?

        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Probably.

          Johnstone should get a bunch of save points but I'm not convinced by clean sheets and probably wouldn't go back to McCarthy

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

      Got him on wc gw3 as a replacement for Johnstone. Just noticed the points the w brom keeper accumulated since ...bit gutted ...

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

      50:50 Salah or Son. Coin toss best of 3 Thursday night

  2. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who is your captain atm, why and how certain you are that you will stick with him?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah.

      Points.

      Very.

      🙂

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Son

        Gets more points for a goal than Kane

        I am not certain at all, my fingers are itchy.

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

      Kane

      Brighton are worse at defending than West Ham.

      50%!!!

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      So hard to choose between son and salah, probably son for me

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Son, about 75% sure but can't say I'm not tempted by Vardy against Leeds. Leeds can be hard to predict but he could thrive against them but I'd be fairly confident I'll stick.

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

      Kane, because him, Son and Salah are good options but I think WHU are better than BHA. Him over Son mainly out of habit, but partly for penalities.

      Only 70% sure I'll stick though as Son does seem to get in behind defences more so possibly has more goal-threat.

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

      50:50 between Salah and Son right now

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

      Son. Between him & Salah, but the more I watch Pool recently the less convinced I am by them.

    8. Pinturicchio10
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Son.
        Brighton are shite.
        99%.

      • 2999 - Lady of Legend
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Salah for Liv home games, was going to be KDB for the other games but with him out will switch between Jim&Ings until I can get him back.

      • Fit_to_drop
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I know a lot of your are opting for Kane over Son because Kane is now moving deeper and loading Son's bullets but dont forget the penalties. Spurs will get their share of them.

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

      Hi ! What should I prioritise first?

      A) Wilson > Bamford
      B )Ward > Coufal

      have 2FTs

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

        B

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

        B

      3. 2999 - Lady of Legend
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        B.
        Wilson has some alright fixtures coming up.

    10. kime67
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Barnes owners what we gonna do? one more week?

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

        Don’t own him but he’s deadwood imo. Never understood hype around him, his end product is non league standard.

        People like grealish, zaha and foden are much better value at similar price. Or Bowen for West Ham’s fixture swing.

    11. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Masuaku after drawing 1-1 with City, talking about David Moyes:

      “With me he talks a lot, he told me after the game how good I was and he says good things. That’s very good when you know the manager likes you. I’m just trying to play my game and give the trust back. At this moment I’m playing, I just try to keep my place in the team and hopefully help the team as much as I can.”

      https://www.hammers.news/club-news/i-know-he-likes-me-6-2m-west-ham-ace-shares-what-david-moyes-told-him-after-city-draw/

      Sounds like Moyes really rates him.

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Still don't see room for him in a back 4

        1. Bubbles1985
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Back 4?

          1. Pukki Blinders
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            If they revert to a back 4 Creswell will take LB

            1. Bubbles1985
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              We will not revert to a back 4.

              And Moyes picks Masuaku ahead of Cresswell normally. Also plays Masuaku in midfield. The only toss up for me is down to Cresswell taking set pieces.

              1. Pukki Blinders
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Tell me a time when Masauku started ahead of Cresswell because I certainly don’t recall

                1. Bubbles1985
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  Check back as far as Moyes first stint if you like... I have a ST, go to every game. If Cresswell plays, Masuaku will be in an attacking position ahead of him.

                  Again, null point as we will not revert to back 4 when playing this qell

                  1. Pukki Blinders
                    • 4 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    I think I’m going to avoid the trouble and go Coufal

                    1. Bubbles1985
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Haha I don't blame you, he looks good so far!
                      If only Cresswell was 4.5, would make things so much easier! 🙂

              2. Pukki Blinders
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                And Masauku only moves to the midfield when they were short of mids, they have plenty now

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

      2FT + 2.4ITB

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

      A) Pereira --- Grealish + save FT
      B) Davis + Podence + Pereira --- Ings + ASM + Bissouma (-4)
      C) Davis + Podence + Pereira --- Adams (leader has bamford) + Grealish + Bissouma (-4)
      D) Ferguson + Pereira --- Dallas + Grealish
      E) ...........

      1. 2OLEgend
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        D

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

        A

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

      Salah PL record v West Ham
      P6 G6 A2

      Kane PL record v Brighton
      P5 G3 A0

      How much do people read in to this kind of thing?

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

        Not much any more

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

        0%

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

        Means nothing

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

          We have seen plenty of trends where players have great records against certain teams for whatever reason.

      4. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I love the fact that Salah plays ManCity next gw so he HAVE TO return this gw!

        1. Shark Team
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          has (autofill)

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

      Salah injured?

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

        Think it was a wild rumour

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

        Hobbled down tunnel after game last night but am sure he will be ok

    15. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      is Pulisic,Jimenez > Zaha, Vardy (free) too sideways and worth 2 free transfers?

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

        not worth*

      2. 2999 - Lady of Legend
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Would stick with Jim, do Puli> Zaha to free up funds for elsewhere, am sure he will be injured again before to long!

    16. mitro
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kai stinking up my team.

      Drop him now?

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

        Before bur, SHU, new? Not for me

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

          I wouldn't be so sure. All these teams are going to be very physical and sitting back with 10 men. Spurs were lucky to escape with 3 points against Burnley.

        2. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          It's not like they've not had good fixtures already.

          He's had 3 shots in the box so far.

          Created 7 chances which is less than Docoure, Westwood, March, McGinn, Watkins...

          I'm sure at some point he'll be a great option, but we've really not seen it so far, and I don't think we've seen anything to suggest it's coming.

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

          Foden just seems better value right now despite trickier fixtures

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

            I think the best option is probably to hold off another week and see how Chelsea look in a game they are expected to win with all their attacking players available.

            Will also give you another week to assess replacements between the likes of Foden, Grealish and Zaha

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

        Still prefer him to Zaha and Grealish for now, so I'm keeping.

    17. checkit_j
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      How would you use 2FT?

      McCarthy
      Taa Kwp Mitchell Dier Justin
      Salah Son Jrod Podence Biss
      Kane Jimi Brew

      Podence to Zaha?

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

        Can you afford it in one transfer? I would do it if you can. I also have Podence as an issue but would require downgrading TAA to achieve it and i don't want to burn both FTs yet.

        McCarthy | Martinez
        TAA | Saiss | Lascelles | Dier | Justin
        Salah | Son | Grealish | Podence | Biss
        Kane | Ings | DCL

        We're actually quite similar. I might just do Lascelles to Balbuena and roll the 2 FTs to next week when i really won't want Podence (and possibly TAA) any longer.

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

          Yeah. I actually have 3.2itb for some reason.

          Can do zaha straight and save the FT or upgrade brewster.

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

      Struggling with GW8

      McCarthy (Nyland)
      TAA Davies Justin Konsa (walker pet)
      Salah KBD Bruno Saint-Max (Soucek)
      DCL Wilson (Brewster)

      1.8 itb

      A) Saint - max > ?foden ?barkley
      B) brewster > 6m striker ?Adams
      C) WC
      D) cry aggressively that I swapped out Son for Bruno in GW2

      1. 50HellsofPain
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        WC for you, its inevitable

    19. L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Been out of the loop for a few weeks.....best move?

      Ryan
      RJames TAA Saiss
      HRod Son Salah Barnes
      Jimmy Mitro DCL

      4.0 Mitchell Lamptey Burke

      2FT 3.5 itb

      Thanks.

    20. Warbling Wendy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      My initial plan for my 2 FT was to bring Kane in this week, but after watching the City CL highlights I thought KDB looked.... well he looked like KDB. Difficult to decide which way to go now, especially as Kane really only has two decent fixtures before they turn.

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

        Did anyone watch the City game, was KDB a big threat ?

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Team completely changed when he came on so yes

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

            He started the match ._. Got 2 assists. Oh r u talking about the match against west ham?

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

              When he came on in the 1st minute of the match*

            2. Pukki Blinders
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Whoops yep I’m talking about the WHU game

              1. veedub1989
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                I've bitten the bullet and used WC this week to get KDB in before the rush. He looked back to his usual self last night and I wanted to get him in as a differential (can we call him that?) before the masses (likewise for West Ham assets).

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

                  Not sure KDB is going to get a huge rush, next few fixtures aren't great.

                  1. veedub1989
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 4 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    I don't think fixtures matter too much to KDB, he can perform regardless of who he's playing against.

                    (expecting a blank against SHU).

                    1. Salah’s Sonnet
                      • 12 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Yes but the whole team isn’t on form, wouldn’t be jumping all over KDB just yet

                      1. veedub1989
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 4 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        True but he's an outlier. I think he'll turn up against SHU.

                2. Salah’s Sonnet
                  • 12 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  What rush? Lol

    21. umerlfc
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Start one:

      A) Kilman - CRY(H)
      B) Dallas - LEI (H)

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

        A

      2. Warbling Wendy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Has to be A

      3. 2999 - Lady of Legend
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        A.

    22. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Is this a crazy move?

      DCL, Pulisic > Bamford, Fernandes

      2 FT, exact money

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

        DCL out is surely not the right move, and you have Pulisic... surely if you have backed him now is not the time to take him out?

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

          you're right. Its just the thing that i need to spend at least 1 ft and thinking on whom...maybe just Ward > Coufal and go with 2 fts to next week? or Wilson > Bamford

      2. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Too early for a move like that, would wait a couple weeks

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

        Pulisic hat trick at Burnley last year.

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

      Martinez
      TAA Saiss Lamptey
      Son Salah (c) Grealish Podence
      DCL Ings Kane

      Ryan Mitchell Bissouma Taylor

      1 FT this week. 0.6 ITB.

      A) Podence > Barkley
      B) Roll over, shift Podence/Saiss > Foden/Killman (or 4.5 def) next week?
      C) Other

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

        Holy cow! Gromit me old son, how the devil are you?

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

          As for your question, B

      2. Boly Would
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        B with 4.5 def

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

        Thanks both 🙂

    24. Salt and Vinagre
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kane & Zaha or Jimi and Bruno (when you have Son already) ?

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

        KAne and Zaha easy

      2. 2999 - Lady of Legend
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        K&Z for now but maybe switch in a couple of weeks?

      3. Salt and Vinagre
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks both

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

      Suggestions for this team folks? 2 fts, 0.3m itb. Branthwaite > Kilman and save a ft?

      Martinez
      Robbo chilwell Ward
      Salah son pulisic jamez grealish
      Kane dcl

      Forster lamptey Brewster branthwaite

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yep, I think that seems a logical move. Reassess next weak. - nice side 🙂

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

          Thanks bud

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

      What to do?

      Martinez
      Robbo Digne* Saiss Justin Ayling
      Salah Son Hamez Grealish Bissouma
      Kane DCL Brewster

      1FT 1.6ITB

      Thinking Brewster -> Bamford?

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

        Digne to Chilwell

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

        Yes. Bamford is a better option than Brewster or Bissouma.

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

      Martinez
      Robbo Dallas Mitchell
      Salah Mane Son Barkley
      Kane DCL Maupay

      Button; Lamptey, Stephens, Branthwaite

      2FT 0.4 ITB

      Maupay -> Adams
      Lamptey -> Chilwell

      Thoughts?

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Good moves I think. Can you do Stephens --> Chilwell or does it have to be Lamptey?

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

          Stephens (BUR) in this case

          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Sorry, I'm an idiot. Ignore me. Those moves look good to me.,

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

      Werner (bur, SHU)

      Or

      Vardy (lee, WOL)

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

        Vardy

      2. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I would personally feel more confident if I owned Vardy than Werner but you have to think those are two great games for Werner. Both good options.

      3. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Vardy

    29. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Have issue with Sterling-Podence-Vydra

      a)Sterling & Vydra to Son & Ings (for hit)
      b) Podence to Bowen(free)
      c)Transfer all out with -8 hit

      and dont have Kane too

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

      If you own both Son and Kane would you get rid of one to get in Sterling in gw10?

      Gw10-15

      Son/Kane- (che ARS cpl liv LEI wol)

      Sterling- (BUR FUL mu WBA sot NEW

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

        Yes

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

          It's the plan, there is always a slight chance it could be abandoned but would take some pretty awful performances from City to not do it.

      2. Alonso The Great Midfielder
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        are city back to firing again or only in europe thats gonna be a question

    31. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone going Masuaku over Coufal?

    32. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A. Bruno and Soucek + 0.5m
      B. Bowen and Rashford +0.1m

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

        a

    33. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2 Questions for you

      Best Aguero replacement for this front eight

      Son Grealish Havertz Lookman Trossard

      Kane DCL xxxxxxxxx

      &

      Pick 3 to play out of

      Semedo
      Keane
      Chilwell
      Dallas

      Any ideas would be welcomed

    34. Kaptenen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Which one would you prefer?

      A) Rashford & Soucek
      B) Pulisic & Bowen

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        A all day

      2. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        B

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

      Who scored the first ever goal in a game you saw live?

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

        Bobby Barnes for Northampton Town.

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

        Pat Rice for Arsenal against Reading FA Cup 1972

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

      Son or Kane captain?