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Bowen and Fornals disappoint as Benrahma emerges at West Ham

WEST HAM 1-0 FULHAM

  • Goals: Tomas Souček (£4.9m)
  • Assists: Saïd Benrahma (£6.0m)
  • Penalty saves: Lukasz Fabianski (£5.0m)
  • Penalty misses: Ademola Lookman (£5.0m)
  • Bonus points: Fabianski x3, Vladimir Coufal x2 (£4.5m), Soucek x1

TAKE A BOWEN

Most of West Ham’s attacking assets disappointed in their first match of an appealing fixture run as they beat Fulham 1-0 on Saturday evening.

Fantasy Premier League managers have been waiting for the Gameweek 8 fixture swing for some time, even a Michail Antonio (£6.2m) injury not putting off a wave of investment.

Jarrod Bowen (£6.3m) and Pablo Fornals (£6.4m) picked up roughly 150,000 new owners between them but neither one particularly impressed even against Fulham’s poor defence.

Of the two, it was Bowen who came the closest to an attacking return, his powerful first-half effort from the edge of the box deflected and turned over by Alphonse Areola (£4.5m).

After that, the former Hull man did rack up a few more shots on goal, almost all of them from outside of the box. And, apart from his speculative efforts, Bowen struggled to get into the game.

The local press has somewhat critical of his performances recently, highlighting that they have been on the decline since the Gameweek 4 3-0 win at Leicester.

Meanwhile, the closest Fornals’ came to an attacking return was in the first half when he got round the back of left-back Antonee Robinson (£4.4m) and his cross was deflected into the path of Arthur Masuaku (£4.5m) who fired a close-range effort straight at Areola.

Neither player was allowed to finish the game either, replaced by Saïd Benrahma (£6.0m) and Manuel Lanzini (£6.4m) in the 72nd minute.

While Bowen and Fornals’ owners are certainly likely to hold these assets for a plum Gameweek 9 trip to Sheffield United, who are still without a clean sheet this season, the fact that they looked so poor even against Fulham may be enough to put off further investment despite the favourable fixtures. 

“I think it says a lot about the players, it is a change. We are not going to try and be flakey to lose the game, we are going to stick at it and try to not lose. I wouldn’t say it was ugly, we dominated the ball in the opening ten or 15 minutes we had chances but the last 20 we tried too. What we didn’t have was the ability to beat somebody until (after the substitutions).” – David Moyes

LATE D-RAHMA

However, it was not all doom and gloom for West Ham’s attackers against Fulham.

Tomas Souček (£4.9m) finally delivered on his positive underlying statistics and got his first goal of the campaign.

Unsurprisingly, the midfielder’s penalty area presence characterised his latest performance, putting him in the right place at the right time to slot past Areola in the closing stages.

Those looking to invest in West Ham’s fixtures should also have Benrahma on their minds too, as it was his persistent determination that breathed new life into the Hammers in the last 20 minutes – and he got the assist for the winner too.

Admittedly, it was Benrahma who gave away a stoppage-time penalty for a foul on Tom Cairney (£5.3m) but Moyes did not seem concerned about that at full-time.

All things considered, such a display may convince him to start Benrahma against Sheffield United, which could see one of Bowen or Fornals drop out of the side, although it is hard to predict that with any degree of certainty. Either way, Benrahma’s emergence is sure to be a little frustrating for Fantasy managers assessing who the most nailed-on starters in the West Ham midfield are outside of Souček.

“(Asked about Benrahma’s impact): I hope you have seen Fornals and Bowen’s class as well in recent weeks so we have got really good competition in those positions. Saïd is a really good player, I have had lots of players from the Championship that I don’t expect too much from too quickly. He had an impact in both boxes but thankfully it went well for us.” – David Moyes

HAMMER BLOW

There was mixed news for West Ham’s defensive potential in their 1-0 win over Fulham.

A third clean sheet of the season was, of course, welcome news for the 120,000+ managers who signed Aaron Cresswell (£5.1m), who was unfortunate not to come away with attacking returns on Saturday.

Fabian Balbuena (£4.4m) and Haller both saw efforts either saved or hit the crossbar from Cresswell’s corners in the opening exchange, and the left centre-back also had an effort denied by Areola too.

It was Vladimir Coufal (£4.5m) who top-scored among the FPL defenders though, taking home two bonus points for eight points. He now has 25 from five appearances now, averaging five points per game.

A reason for those extras against Fulham seems to have been his persistence in the cross, although the quality of his delivery did not live up to Cresswell’s, something even Moyes inferred at full-time.

“One small thing, I think our crossing tonight was terrible and our ability to get into positions like that, we didn’t do well enough. We either overhit it or hit the font man and that was one aspect but we thought we would have more of the ball, it panned out that way later in the game and we didn’t quite pass the ball well through the lines enough.” – David Moyes

As for long-term clean sheet potential, it was somewhat alarming to witness West Ham’s game management in the closing stages, especially after going 1-0 up.

They struggled to handle the driving runs of substitute Ruben Loftus-Cheek (£5.9m) and looked likely to concede under Fulham’s attacking pressure. Of course, they would have done were it not for the fortuitous circumstances of Ademola Lookman‘s (£5.0m) awful penalty.

Meanwhile, Moyes will now be sweating on the fitness of Angelo Ogbonna (£4.9m), who picked up a muscle injury in the second half and has been the ever-present lynchpin in West Ham’s defence and could be missed sorely if his absence proves to be a long-term one.

“We’re a little bit worried about Angelo. Because it was a challenge in the box where I don’t think the player should have made the challenge on the goalkeeper and it has opened his groin up a bit so we’ll get him scanned and see what the outcome is.” – David Moyes

West Ham United XI (3-4-2-1): Fabianski; Cresswell, Ogbonna (Diop 63′), Balbuena; Masuaku, Souček, Rice, Coufal; Fornals (Benrahma 72′), Bowen (Lanzini 72′); Haller.

Fulham XI (4-2-3-1): Areola; A Robinson, Adarabioyo, Andersen, Aina; Reed, Zambo Anguissa (Cavaleiro 90+3′); Lookman, Cairney, De Cordova-Reid (Loftus-Cheek 83′); Mitrović.

Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 8

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  1. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Bruno the best captaincy option this gameweek?

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Looks like it atm

    2. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Or Salah. I own both Salah and Bruno and I have it on Salah currently. Just so reliable, especially at home.

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeh fair point. Just trying to decide whether Son to Bruno is worthwhile for a -4?

        1. BenDavies
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          its not, at all. definitely worth a FT though.

      2. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        My concern with doing it is reducing my options in moving for KDB/Sterling...

  2. FPL Alaska
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best forward option of:

    A) Vardy
    B) Jesus
    C) Werner

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I am torn between B and A. Since it's hardly worth to ditch Kane for -4, I will wait. I believe Aguero won't be back anytime soon and Jesus has has the fixtures. But Vardy is tempting also.

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Manchester City has had very bad form, Bruno has double the pts compared to KdB (-1) for example, so I have some doubts over them. Yet the way this season is going they will haul soon with easier fixtures. But points are spread and no idea who is the one going to haul. Jesus looked good, but so did Vardy also.

    2. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A. But Jesus is close behind.

    3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  3. Grey Tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    THE NEW FIXTURES FOR THE SPURS HAS ME CONFUSED.

    I need to fix my team but after dozens of changes and hours of indecision, I'm more confused than ever. I would appreciate some advise from this experienced community.

    Martinez, McCarthy
    Mings, Mitchell, Robertson, Cresswell, Kilman
    Grealish, Jorginho, Zaha, Salah, Son
    Calvert-Lewin, Bamford, Kane

    Any constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated.

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Son to Bruno and Robbo out is something I have done. Yet this hasn't been my season so far.

    2. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'd get Robbo out for a Chilwell/Cancelo. As for the Spurs boys, I'm personally keeping both for at least City, and will offload them to City assets for GW10

    3. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would hold Robbo, his fixtures up to GW18 are even better than City's, he could even turn into a differential due to those offloading him and TAA. I think Son is the one to hold for Spurs (more likely to be playing on the counter over the tough fixtures which suits him), so the obvious move for me is Kane and Jorginho to Brewster & Fernandes, then Fernandes to KDB the following week (TV permitting).

  4. Chelsea91
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez
    Robbo,PVA.,Chilwell
    Salah,Ziyech,Zaha,Grealish
    Kane,DCL(c),Wilson

    Button Romeu,Dallas,Douglas

    1.1 itb , 0FT , play Wilson ,Dallas or Romeu? suggestion plz

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Play Wilson if fit
      Rest looks good, what's the plan to get KDB?

      1. Chelsea91
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Dun think so will get KDB mate.

  5. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on DCL+Richarlison as a 3-week punt on WC?
    Almost everyone has DCL anyway so even if he doesn't do well it won't affect me much, Rich would be the differential.
    Also my defence, mid and GK are set and forget mostly so I can easily switch out Rich in 3 weeks while I see DCL as a long-term hold.

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Honestly it's not a bad idea if you've already hit the wildcard button. This upcoming week it's a great idea, but I feel you'd be missing out on Vardy/Jesus in GW10 and 11.

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        True, but even Everton have Leeds and Burnley after that.
        and sacrificing Vardy allows me to get Bruno haha.
        It's a case of can't have them all I guess 😛

      2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        One thing I was looking at in one of my drafts was to get Rich for only this week and leave exact cash to get Vardy next week with FT, but that seems a waste of a transfer as Vardy could well score vs Liverpool

        1. BenDavies
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I do like that idea actually. Vardy could obviously score against anyone, but having double Ev for Fulham and then switching Rich to Vardy for another Fulham game sounds perfect.

    2. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      DCL and Vardy for me

  6. $hahriyar
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Keano’s got it right. Arsenal/arteta don’t have the answers. Shows in the result this week.

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      They looked absolutely clueless. Arsenal under Emery actually had some sort of a gameplan.

      1. $hahriyar
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Not really. But as an United fan, I didn’t mind. But they’ve been directionless for awhile now. And United are going that way too.

  7. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Rashford to Bruno or Ayling/Dallas to Chillwell more important?

    1. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ayling/Dallas to Chillwell more importan

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Rashford to Bruno a bit sideways perhaps, so B

  8. stefanbkanev
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    2 best forwards with good fixture under 7M? (have brewster)
    2 best defenders with good fixture under 5.5M? (have chillwell, justin) no Villa def already have Martinez

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bamford and Watkins
      Cancelo and Lascellas/Coufal

      1. stefanbkanev
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        In Cancelo nailed? City LB is having so many options Mendy/Zinchenko...

        1. Phil's Stamps
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          No, but he is their best player in that position. Main competition as you say is Mendy who is too injury-prone and Zinchenko who seems to have fallen out of favour. Cancelo will be rotated sometimes but will be worth it in the long-term. You will need the likes of a Lamptey/Coufal/Targett first bench though.

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

          Would save yourself the trouble and go with Dias

          1. Phil's Stamps
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Minutes per xGI:

            Cancelo 324
            Dias 3750

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

              Will Cancelo even get 324 minutes in without being rotated though?

              1. Phil's Stamps
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                Points Per Game:
                Cancelo: 6
                Dias: 3.4

                Even if Cancelo misses one in three (unlikely), he would still comfortably beat Dias. To say Dias is going to play every game for the rest of the season is a bit of as stretch too.

                1. Yank Revolution
                  • 12 Years
                  3 years, 4 months ago

                  Agreed Phil

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

                  Fair point that, think you’ve convinced me on Cancelo now

      2. Phil's Stamps
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This with Coufal.

  9. Gruu
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Wildcard active. Low team value 🙁
    Any advice you could give would be much appreciated. Cheers

    Martinez 4.0
    Chilwell Coufal Justin Kilman 3.9
    Salah KdB Fernandez Ziyech Grealish
    DCL Watkins Brewster

    0 ITB

    1. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nothing wrong with that team. I might swap Justin for Lamptey who rotates better with Coufal and is more nailed long-term if you can afford it. Watkins to Bamford if you're short 0.1, Bamford is the better pick long-term.

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

      Chilwell to Dias and get a better bench. Christmas period will cause you problems

      1. Davros
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Don’t lose chilewell

    3. whitepool
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good and well balanced at low TV. Like the Coufal and Watkins picks.

    4. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Similar to mine.
      I have Lamptey over Kilman and I’m holding Hames to KDB off until next week.

  10. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Can anyone beat 5 captain fails? Jesus no wonder I’m having another nightmare season.

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

      10 in a row last season from me

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Blimey! Think the most I had was 4 in a row. Just shows how pivotal the captain pick is, good I wish it was removed from the game haha.

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          god*

    2. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      6, but even the times I got it ‘right’ weren’t that great. It was just that the rest of my team did worse.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Annoying ain’t it man, and here I am with rivals who just sail along no matter who they pick does well 🙂

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

      Who you capping in gw 9 - I missed the salah cap haul in gw 1, I think the biggest one since then has been a goal and an assist

  11. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    On WC...

    Vardy or Bruno?

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy

    2. eyezil
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      would maybe try to fit both in

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

        It’s not possible with a midfield of Salah KDB Ziyech Grealish etc

        1. eyezil
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Don’t know how your team is structured but you could downgrade KDB and go with Jesus

          1. eyezil
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Otherwise, it’s a tough one. Can see them scoring similar points in the next month

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

              Don’t like Jesus at all when Aguero is set to return soon

    3. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy. United too incosistent.

  12. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez
    Robertson Chilwell Dallas
    Salah Son JamesR Grealish Foden
    DCL Kane

    Forster Saiss Brewster Ferguson

    2 FT, 0.0 itb

    What to do with my 2FT?? Or maybe just use 1FT and roll the other one for now, possibly Saiss >> Lamptey / Coufal ??

    I know Foden is an issue, but perhaps 1 more week and it gives me 2FT to play with for Citys GW10 >> onwards run...

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Although I can see the appeal, I don’t know why everyone is rushing for KDB/Jesus and the likes, 1 goal per game for ages now. However I have opted for Cancelo so I can’t talk, just prefer them more defensively than attacking wise atm.

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

        Look at fixtures, that’s the only reason why people want City. Can’t expect one goal a game with those fixtures surely

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Maybe, but the points are so spread out amongst that city side like they always are, I’m happy to keep away for now, KDB isn’t attracting me at all.

          1. Yank Revolution
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Im with you - Cancelo only

  13. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A. Werner + Soucek
    B. Watkins + Ziyech

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B and it isn’t even close.

  14. I Must Break You
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Does anyone know if Fixture Difficulty Rating strength tables will be updated over International Break? I noticed they updated over the first break. Is that pretty standard to update every 4 weeks or so?

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

    Thoughts on these moves for this team? Any other suggestions? Thanks

    gw9 - kane son > bruno watkins -4
    gw10 - bruno > kdb

    martinez
    robbo zouma lamptey
    salah son ziyech grealish zaha
    kane dcl

    forster dallas Kilman Brewster

    1. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Seems good to me, although I don't know that I'd ditch Bruno if he performs again

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

        Cheers

    2. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't lose both Son and Kane. And bringing Bruno in for a hit for one week isn't worth it imo.

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

        Lose robbo instead of kane then? Might keep bruno longer if he performs.

        1. WE GO FOR IT
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I would, yeah!

          I personally have done TAA to Chilwell already this week to try and make up funds for KdB/Sterling in GW 10

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

            Thanks bud

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

    Jack Grealish (c) looks great. Everything goes through him and they play brighton at home.

    1. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed. A serious captain contender. Then again Lamptey might make it a difficult game for him.

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      This doesn't diminish from your thesis, but it might be worth considering that for some unknown reason (to me at least) being at Home doesn't seem to be an advantage so far this year. This is true across all teams, as well as for Villa and Brighton, who both have more wins so far this season on the road than at home.

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

        Yeah fair point 🙂

    3. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A good differential option. Brighton aren't that bad as well though.

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

        I am also looking at Ziyech, i wont have Bruno so weighing up the options. The safe play would be Mo

        1. WE GO FOR IT
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Ziyech is a great option as well. I'm on Mo currently but might switch to Grealish/Ziyech or even DCL depending on how I feel come deadline.

  17. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Took a risk last night and did Kane, Podence and Trossard to Bamford, Grealish and Bruno for a -8! Time to change my course! 😀

    What you think?

    Leaves me with
    Martinez
    Kwp Lamptey Robbo Zouma Mitchell
    Grealish Salah Son Bruno Stephens
    DCL Bamford Werner

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would've personally gotten rid of Son to get Bruno/KdB. But, the other 2 moves are really good. I hope it works for you.

      1. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. Monetary issue, with a chance to upgrade the midfield more than just a single player.
        We’ll see how it goes (probably bad, this season eh?) but atm I’m excited.
        Cheers man!

        1. WE GO FOR IT
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          It might be good. I took a 8 point hit to get Grealish in, along with Ziyech and Coufal. It worked out really well for me this week. Tides are changing hopefully!

        2. Yank Revolution
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I did something similarly radical...

          Son/Zaha/TAA out
          Bruno/Ziyech/Cancelo in for a -8...Livin La Vida Loca

  18. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Maupay > Martial a bad move?

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No. But Martial has just not been at it in the league this season. WBA at home could just be the game to change it though!

  19. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    How about this, getting Bruno only for this week on WC and leaving funds to switch to KDB next week?
    Allows me to keep Vardy while also covering WBA where I captain Bruno.

    It can backfire but do you think it makes sense? Or just a waste of a transfer..

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think it's a waste. You're WCing, so, barring injuries/suspensions, you would want all of your players going forward. So, planning a transfer for one week ahead isn't terrible.

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I personally think going in and out of premium assets is a waste of transfers. Of course any one transfer, and certainly this one, can work out, but in the long run I think you're better off using valuable transfers to fix issues at the bottom of your starting 11, not the top. Good luck either way.

    3. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I am thinking of doing the exact same thing, for a hit no less. On a WC I think it's a no-brainer.

    4. fpork
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I will probably do the same, only with 2 FT. Worst case I may end up keeping Bruno and considering upgrading Zaha to KDB.

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

      Would rather have Bruno long term than Vardy long term. Who will you move Vardy to after his fixtures turn in a few weeks then?

  20. Phil's Stamps
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Start:
    A) Bamford
    B) Barkley

    Would love to start B as a differential, but key H2H rival will almost certainly start Bamford and Brighton aren't pushovers. Have Grealish too. The projections in the member's area says Bamford just edges it.

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'd start Bamford

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      Sell Barkley and crash the spot down to Riedewald, then use the funds to improve elsewhere in the XI

      Barkley and Bamford should not be rotated

      They're both unpredictable: Barkley is trigger happy, on set pieces and involved in most attacks. Bamford is the Leeds talisman, accumulating big chances and xG faster than everybody else (even without pens), and scoring most of the chances except when unlucky

      This is not a fixture based rotation like with cheap defenders. Just sell one

      1. Phil's Stamps
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for the replies everyone. Yeah bringing in Bamford when I already had Barkley was a mistake (although I never expected Bamford to do so well at the time), the Villa man will get upgraded to KDB in a Kane-Brewster switcheroo for GW10.

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

          Alright then. Bamford this week

          Expecting good things from their high press against a shaken Arsenal

          Brighton has a higher chance of dealing with Barkley's threat... But it's uncomfortably close

  21. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on how to bring in Bruno? 0 itb, 1FT

    Martinez
    Chilwell | Coufal I Lamptey
    Salah | Son | Rashford | Grealish I Zaha
    Kane | DCL |

    Forster I Konsa I Brewster I Dallas

    Cheers

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Son to Ziyech

    2. fpork
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Expect removing Salah, it is not possible to bring in Bruno without a hit. I would never bring in Bruno for a hit at this point.

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Why? He is scoring like 7 points a match, amongst the highest in the league

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      take a hit and sell two players .. you have boxed your self into a corner though with your team price point & formation

    4. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Rashford to Bruno

  22. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I have 2 options on WC

    A) Fernandes - Watkins - Berge
    B) Rashford - Grealish - Brewster

    Which one would you go for??

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I like B

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      B because Grealish

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

    Choose two from these to bring in

    A. Bruno
    B. KDB
    C. Vardy

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A, B

  24. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Richarlison in a 343
    B) Ziyech in a 352

    While Ziyech might be the better pick, I just think 343 is the way to go with so much value up top, so leaning towards A.

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

      You can have Ziyech + 3 strikers

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Would mean sacrificing Bruno in my case

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B but Rich is a good option too.

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

      Ziyech. Richa is at a weird price point and guessing you don’t want long term

  25. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Last Man Standing (2654 through to GW9)

    Scores needed after hits for GWs 1-8 are 39,34,29,32,51,34,41 and 51.
    Code is 48n69x

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2020/08/28/the-last-man-standing-competition-2020-2021/

  26. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Repost. Early thoughts here? 2ft 0.6itb

    Martinez
    TAA* Robbo Taylor
    Salah Son Ziyech Foden
    Jimenez DCL Watkins

    Button Soucek Ayling Lewis

    A) TAA, Foden to 3.9, Fernandes
    Means playing two out of Ayling, Taylor, Lewis.

    B) TAA, Foden to James, Chilwell

    C) TAA, Foden, Watkins to Reece James, Grealish, Richarlison -4

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

  27. Mile Plankton
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Can I get some thoughts on this?

    Martinez/Guaita
    Justin/James/Lamptey/Coufal/Saiss
    Salah/Son/Grealish/Zaha/Hendrick
    Kane/DCL/Bamford

    1FT, 2.7 itb

    A) Son -> Bruno
    B) Zaha & Saiss -> Bruno & 4.5 def (Targett./KWP) -4
    C) Zaha -> Rushford

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. Mile Plankton
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        How about
        Son & Zaha -> Bruno & Ziyech (-4)?

        I think I'm done with Zaha, don't expect him to keep delivering.

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Just A

  28. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Will wait until next week but what to do with this lot?

    Martínez (Forster)
    Coufal, Chilwell, Lamptey (Alexander-Arnold) (Mitchell)
    Grealish, Salah, Podence, Son (Burke)
    Kane, Jiménez, Calvert-Lewin

    2 FTs, 0.6 in bank.

    TAA, Wolves and Spurs look the sells.

    Cheers

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Downgrade Jimenez or TAA to do Son to Bruno?

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

      TAA to Cancelo, Then either...

      Son to kdb or Podence to Ziyech

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Also good moves

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers both, thinking a hit minimum.

    4. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      lose Jimenez
      Lose TAA

  29. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    After Wolve’s and Kilman’s display this weekend, are there chances of Saiss starting next match?

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

      Id say he starts, Kilman dropped

      1. Wrong Captain Again
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Sure?

    2. Bielsa Murderball
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I took a hit to remove saiss...

  30. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would you take Cancelo over Chilwell on WC? Can’t see too many CSs for Chelsea after Newcastle...
    The extra funds would allow me to upgrade Martinez to Mendy

    1. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Why Mendy then, if you don't see CSs for Chelsea?

      I would stick with Chilwell. He is nailed on, on great form and very attacking.
      Cancelo might not be regular starter for City.

      1. Phil's Stamps
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, don't lose Chillwell for Cancelo.

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

        Cheers yeah not sure why I want Mendy instead that’s a bit contradictory