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Kane, Fernandes or De Bruyne: Which premium FPL asset to own for Gameweek 9

Happy International Break everyone. Are you feeling glad that it’s here, with the opportunity to rest and recuperate from all the madness? Or are you longing for more football to sink your teeth into?

I feel as though Gameweeks 9 and 10 are crucial weeks in all of our seasons. Looking at the Season Ticker, there’s some huge swings in terms of difficulty, Manchester City soaring to the top with, debatably, the three best home games imaginable from both an attacking and defensive perspective. 

Manchester United also emerge from a difficult run of games to host West Brom – before facing three out of four games away from home where they have, up until now at least, looked better than under the lights of Old Trafford.

Tottenham on the other hand sink to the bottom of the ticker, with Wolves also set to face three tough teams – and a local derby against in-form Villa to boot. 

Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 8

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

    McCarthy, Nyland
    Chilwell, Konsa, Justin, Taylor, Tierney
    KDB, Son, Bruno, Podence, Bissouma
    Kane, DCL, Bamford
    0ft.

    Play wildcard?

    1. Garam MOSALAH
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      95% same team
      Even I am/was tempted with WC but going with -4 this week

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      The team is GTG

    3. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think you need to WC.

  2. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Justin or Kilman?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Short term fixtures Justin but once all the main defs are back then he will be benched. Kilman nailed long term unless he makes a mistake

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

        The LEI defenders are out long term. Justin safe for a good while (more so than Kilman IMO)

    2. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Justin. Much more attacking, in a better team and more nailed. There's literally no one else to challenge his place atm whereas Saiss could easily start over Kilman.

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

    Bottomed so popping it here

    Feel a bit stuck and at a cross roads, I could WC but feel I’m only a hit away from a close to WC team (ish).

    Mendy
    Dallas Bellerin KWP
    Son Salah Sterling Grealish Lookman
    Werner DCL

    Button Saiss Mitchell Brewster

    I was thinking def holds ok for one week before Dias in for Saiss. Lookman is my weak spot so was thinking Brewster and Son to ziyech and Watkins -4
    But if I can carry lookman, son can become Bruno or KDB, no hit

    Any thoughts?

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Save wc in your case

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

        Yeah leaning that way, cheers. Any thoughts on moves?

  4. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any suggestions on the use of the FT?

    I am currently considering Son to Bruno or Vassilev to Watkins.

    In GW10, I can downgrade Kane to 6.1m FWD and Bissouma to KDB

    3.5itb 1ft
    Martinez
    Chilwell Taylor Ayling Cancelo
    Grealish Salah Son Rodriguez
    DCL Kane
    (Peacock Justin Bissouma Vassilev)

  5. Assisting the assister
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team welcome

    Martinez Forster
    Chilwell, Justin, Kilman, Coufal, Lewis
    Son Salah KDB Bruno Biss
    DCL Watkins Bamford

    Leaves 0.1 ITB

    Thanks for any thoughts. It's essentially Kane>Bamford to fund Soucek>KDB.

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nice

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A WC for essentially two transfers?

    3. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Would prefer Kane and grealish. Over son and Watkins

  6. Garam MOSALAH
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kane vs Bruno, who will you pick

    A) Bruno + Bamford + 2.4m
    B) Ziyech + Kane

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      How will you use the 2.4?

      1. Garam MOSALAH
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Kane + Biss or Bruno + Brewster

  7. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mccarthy
    Chilwell justin lamptey taylor mitchell
    Son salah bruno sterling soucek
    Watkins dcl davis

    1.8 itb .. 1fT

    Son to ziyech
    What i have to do with Soucek
    Somehow to bring city defence

    Tell ???

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

      Does son to ziyech give you enough to do Soucek to Grealish

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

    Looking at making 4 transfers in the next 3 gws - which do you prefer:

    A) Vardy, KDB, Bruno, Brewster (would be in a rotation with a 4th defender)
    B) Vardy, KDB, Martial, Zaha
    C) Vardy, KDB, Rashford, Bamford

    Vardy and KDB coming in regardless but thought I should list them as they will be transfers in.

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

      C out of those with Watkins (or Antonio if he's fit) over Bamford

    2. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A depending on the 4th defender or C with Watkins

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

        I have 3 Villa already - 4th defender would rotate between Lamptey and Justin.

        1. School of Poch
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          A then

  9. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which combo do you prefer for GW9-10?
    A. Hamez (ful LEE) Ziyech (new TOT)
    B. Rashford (WBA sou) Zaha (bur NEW)

    1. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Tough but probably B

  10. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Appreciate any thoughts on which team is the better option on WC:

    A: 3-4-3
    Martinez Forster
    Chilwell Lamptey Justin Coufal KWP
    Salah Bruno/KDB Grealish Zaha Bissouma
    Werner/Vardy DCL Watkins

    2.0ITB

    GW10: Werner > Vardy
    GW11: Potential Bruno > KDB

    B: 3-5-2
    McCarthy Forster
    Chilwell Justin Coufal KWP Mitchell
    Salah KDB Bruno Ziyech Grealish
    DCL Watkins Brewster

    0.0ITB

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

      Like the one which involves Vardy

      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks that's what I'm on. It just means prioritising Vardy over KDB for GW10-13. The provisional transfer plan would look something like this.

        GW10 Wener > Vardy
        GW11 Save
        GW12 ? Probs use 1FT where needed, maybe Zaha out because of fixture switch
        GW13 Vardy + a mid > KDB + a striker (will be more clear who the other 2 moves are at the time)

        It's basically

        Vardy vs Fulham, SHU, Brigton
        over
        KDB vs Burnley, Fulham, UTD

  11. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone considering Barkley? Seems like a good option for the price

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

      Have got Grealish is the only stopper for me

    2. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If you don't have/want Grealish and/or Watkins then maybe. Villa have good fixtures but I have Martinez and Watkins so that's enough Villa for me.

    3. CFC1990
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes hes a good option. Prefer Martinez, Grealish and penalty taker Watkins

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

      I’ve got Barkley. He seems to find a good rhythm with Grealish.
      From the Aston Villa mids it is either Grealish or Barkley. Watkins is a forwarder so you can’t compare him with Barkley.

    5. Party time
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, I agree. I’ve got Barkley too. He is worth it at that price tag

    6. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ronaldo goal v Andorra subs 🙄

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Greatest of all time

        Better than Pessi

        1. CFC1990
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Very arrogant but very hard working and an incredible player

      2. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        He´s just warming up for the frogs...

    7. CFC1990
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I can just do this with 0m left on a WC.

      Double Chelsea defence and Cancelo.

      Any improvements?

      Martinez
      Chilwell, Cancelo, James
      Salah, KDB, Grealish, Fernandes
      Bamford, Watkins, DCL

      Button, Dallas, Balbuena, Riedewald

      Many thanks

      1. Tinfoil Deathstar
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Looks good to me - that's more or less what I'm building towards by GW11 with the same front three and monster midfield.

      2. 11SPECIALONE11
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        If possible drop DCL and go Ziyech

      3. PaulParker
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Is Cancelo nailed?

    8. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Would you guys do Podence+Son to Ziyech+Zaha (already have Grealish+Kane) for free?

      1. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yes

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

      Evenin'

      Guaita
      Chilwell / James / Coufal / Lamptey
      Salah / Fernandes / Son / Rodriguez
      Kane / DCL

      Forster // Podence / Kilman / Brewster

      A) Son > Ziyech (-4)
      B) Son > Grealish (-4)
      C) Rodriguez > Ziyech (-4)
      D) Rodriguez > Grealish (-4)
      E) Keep as-is.

      Also, would you play one of the Wolves team over Lamptey, or keep as-is?

      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I understand moving Son (Im considering the same) but not for a hit, and JRod has great fixtures next 3

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        E 100%

      3. Begbie.
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        E and I'd play Kilman over Lamptey.

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

        Cheers. It makes sense, in all honestly Rodriguez can still go for Grealish soon after anyway. Can give him Fulham.

        Thanks Mo. I've considered that, given it's an Ings-less Southampton. Not quite sure Brighton will keep a CS (good defensive stats aside).

      5. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Similar bench to yours, but I have Kilman as first sub ahead of Podence.

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

        why selling Rodruguez? what did i miss

    10. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Do you think Justin is safe from GW 10-14?

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

        Too hard to say. Need updates on Pereira & Castagne.

        Would guess maybe half of them at least.

        1. Champions League Varane
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks Hazz. Need a defender for 4.8 and he seems best but risky so might go with someone else

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

            Ah I see. Justin is a risky buy but I agree Leicester defense looks great for those few if he does play.

            In all fairness with Soyuncu out, even with those two back, Justin could play RCB.

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

            or LCB, can't remember which.

      2. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I think we’re gonna get a lot of advanced warning on Pereira coming back, so I reckon he’s safe for now.

      3. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        If he keeps his doors locked and doesn't talk to strangers he should be fine.

    11. fridge
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Son, McCarthy, Jiminez > Grealish, Bruno, Brewster for a -4 to give me this?

      McCarthy
      Chilwell. Taylor. Lamptey (Dallas. 4.0)
      Salah. Bruno. Grealish. Ziyech. Zaha
      Kane. DCL (Brewster)

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

        Not sure the McCarthy there, must be a typo, but bringing in Grealish and Bruno is good move despite -4 hit

    12. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Do I need to make any transfers for the GW9 team here folks?

      Martinez (Ryan)
      Chilwell Coufal Cancelo (Taylor Mitchell)
      Salah [C] Grealish Rashford Zaha (Burke)
      Werner DCL Kane

      Plan for GW10 is Werner Kane > Vardy Jesus to play their fixtures

    13. offspinnersinahurry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      My wildcard team assuming Antonio fit.
      McCarthy
      Chilwell,Targett,Coufal
      Salah, Fernandes,Grealish,KDB, Ziyech
      Calvert-Lewin, Antonio

      Forster, Brewster,Kilman, Phillips Nathaniel

      Any suggestions for improvements please?

      1. Garam MOSALAH
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Very nice

      2. Garam MOSALAH
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Do you think Ziyech will play 90 mins every week ?

        1. offspinnersinahurry
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Yes

      3. The Point About It Is
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        like it...
        do you think Phillips will get more gametime than Neco?
        Not tempted with Watkins and wait for Antonio to prove fitness?

    14. Garam MOSALAH
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Need to WC ? 0 FTs

      McCarthy, Nyland
      Chilwell, Justin, Taylor, Mitchell, 3.9
      Salah, Son, Grealish, Podence, Bissouma
      Kane, DCL, Wilson

      Martinez*, Forster*
      Chilwell, Justin, Cancelo*, Coufal*, 3.9
      Salah, KDB*, Grealish, Bruno*, Soucek*
      Bamford*, DCL, Wilson

    15. konrad.sygula95
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Which pair would you prefer to have in WC team ?

      A Kane & Rashford
      B Vardy & Bruno

      1. offspinnersinahurry
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        B

      2. Garam MOSALAH
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        B

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

        On WC B 100%

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

        B for sure

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

      Good to go gents?

      Martinez
      Chilwell Coufal Semedo
      Salah Grealish Son Bruno
      Kane DCL Bamford

      4m - Lamptey Mitchell Reed

    17. lugs
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      what move to do for gw 10 ?

      A) Havertz > Ziyech
      B) Kenny > Cancelo (352)
      C) Havertz & Brewster > Jesus & Bissouma - 4 (343)

      Martinez
      Chilwell, Bellerin, Lamptey
      Bruno, Son, Rashford, Havertz, Grealish
      Kane, Dcl

      Forster, Brewster, Killman, Kenny 0ft, 1.2m itb

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

        A

        1. lugs
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          seems the sensible one, but the riskier Jesus one is hugely tempting with his fixtures, cheers

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

      Too many players getting injured on FRIENDLY international duty during a hectic club schedule, and Covid-19 is still around as the global bubbles mix with dangerous delight

      Why?

      More money for the puppeteers

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

        International managers should rebel and call up ted benson and Gary hedges from non league south again

      2. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I'm surprised clubs aren't pulling their players left, right and center. Madness.

    19. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What is the template front 7 looking like this week?

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

        Son, greilish, Zaha, X, Dcl, Kane, bamford

      2. The Point About It Is
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Salah, Fernandes, Ziyech, Grealish, DCL, KDB, Bambam.

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Arise!

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

      X ... salah

    21. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      France - Finland 0-2 FT

    22. Johnny too hotty
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      As a Trent and son owners who wants Bruno in. Do we think Trent is dropping and Bruno rising tonight ?

      Trent son to chilwell Bruno ?

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        TAA might drop- but looked like to last night and didn’t. If you would be priced out then yes if you accept the risk of injury/COVID for Chilwell and Bruno

    23. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      From what i've read Antonio might be on the bench vs SUtd.

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        And he will probably pick up an injury whilst there!

    24. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Which one?
      a)Kane+Trossard->Antonio+Ziyech(-4) and keep Son
      b)Kane->Antonio/Vardy and keep Son and Trossard
      c)Son->Ziyech and keep Kane and Trossard