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FFS International: Who are the best West Ham assets for their strong run of fixtures?

As Fantasy Football Scout continues to expand to the furthest reaches of the globe, we take a look at the newest members of FFS International and get their views on which West Ham assets are most appealing for their favourable run of fixtures.


Fantasy Football Scout’s global community continues to grow with every passing year. Over the last season c. 4.7m Fantasy managers have visited the site from six continents and 234 countries.

As well as the United Kingdom, the list of top 10 countries is made up of:

  • The United States of America
  • The Republic of Ireland
  • Norway
  • Australia
  • India
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • Sweden
  • Nigeria

With the continued growth of the Fantasy Football Scout userbase, we have developed FFS International and launched the Arabic language section of our website to enable us to increase and improve the content we can offer globally.

The Fantasy Football Scout community already contains Pro Pundits from all over the world, the Scout Network and Scout Academy both have global members, and now under the banner of FFS International, we can bring together much of the best content from across the planet.

This week we have added five new members to the FFS International community:


Are West Ham assets good options? If so who should we invest in?

The Hammers have just entered a nice run of fixtures which lasts right through until beyond Gameweek 18 and, as a result, they are on the radars of many FPL managers.

Some of the members of FFS International assess which West Ham players are the best options over this period.

FFTitan

Overlooked Fornals can benefit from West Ham's appealing fixture run

Vladimir Coufal (£4.5m) is our top choice from West Ham. The Czech defender has been impressive, playing every minute of every game since his arrival in the Premier League ahead of Gameweek 4. In the five matches he played, he has two assists and two clean sheets, making him arguably the best defender in the game at his price point of £4.5m. His low ownership of 1.5% also makes him a great differential.

Pablo Fornals (£6.4m) also looks like a good option. He is currently West Ham’s top FPL points scorer. Whilst listed in the game as a midfielder, he is deployed on the left side of the front three and brings guile and creativity to the Hammers’ attack. He has already matched his goal tally of his previous season and has three assists to his name. Regardless of whoever West Ham play as their frontman, Fornals is capable of contributing.

Tomas Soucek (£4.9m) has been the mainstay of the West Ham side since joining in January 2020. He has the most FPL points (27) of any midfielder priced at less than £5.0m so he makes a perfect choice as a fifth FPL midfielder you may or may not want to play. He’ll definitely get the minutes and is a goal threat going forward at set pieces. He has 44 goals in 206 games in his career – a very decent record.

Lukasz Fabianski (£5.0m) caught the eye in Gameweek 8, earning a whopping 15 points with a clean sheet, a penalty save and three bonus points. However, we do not recommend bringing him in. It is not often that goalkeepers earn the maximum bonus and that usually happens when the custodian in question makes a penalty save and keeps a clean sheet. Against Fulham, Fabianski was lucky as Ademola Lookman fluffed his spot-kick with a Panenka attempt. All in all, penalty saves are rare: Fabianski himself has made just seven of them in his 14-year Premier League career. Going for another ‘keeper like Alex McCarthy saves you 0.5m. Another alternative would be Edouard Mendy, who at £5.1m has kept three clean sheets in the four games he played.

FFTitans

Block 5

In terms of schedule, West Ham has a kind fixture list over the next five Gameweeks, which invites a deeper look into their assets and where to invest.

From an attacking point of view, the loss of Michail Antonio (£6.2m) to injury was a big blow. Out of all of West Ham’s attacking assets, Antonio was the one with the big underlying numbers and attacking contributions. He was also very consistent against all types of opponents. Aside from Antonio, the rest are not proven at this level or their underlying numbers are not strong enough to warrant strong consideration. Soucek, however, looks to be one of the best enablers in the game this year and would be perfect as the 11th pick in your starting line-up.

I’d be more inclined to invest in West Ham’s backline given that they have the best defensive fixtures over the next five, according to the Season Ticker. Aaron Cresswell (£5.1m) looks to be the standout option given that he has multiple routes to points, but in that price range, I’d be more tempted by Joao Cancelo or even a punt on Reece James rather than spend that amount on a West Ham defender. At £4.5m, however, both Coufal and Arthur Masuaku (£4.5m) offer great value. Coufal is a more certain starter if any change in formation occurs, and his safe playing style performs better on the Bonus Points System. On the other hand, Masuaku’s underlying numbers are better and his more adventurous playing style gives him a better opportunity to contribute in attack. All three are good options, and your choice may well depend on your budget and your squad depth.

Block 5

FPL Crypto

It’s been quite a reversal of fortunes for clubs like West Ham and Aston Villa, after finishing 16th and 17th last season respectively. And here we are giving serious thought to FPL asset double-ups in both cases as their fixture schedules ease.

I’ve looked closely at the numbers. West Ham, in Gameweeks 1-4, showed early signs of defensive improvement before facing Spurs, Man City and Liverpool. During these opening Gameweeks, the Hammers conceded only seven shots on target (the lowest in the Premier League), kept two clean sheets and conceded only four goals.

That prompted me to move for Cresswell last week as their fixtures begin to take on a similar path to those opening Gameweeks. Cresswell has created 17 chances for his teammates thus far, the most out of any other FPL defender.

New signings Coufal and Masuaku are budget entries and play more advanced roles than Cresswell. The two wing-backs have both started every game since Gameweek 4. Fabianski exploded into the frame in Gameweek 8 with 15 points, reminding us all of his proven FPL pedigree; a great set-and-forget option at £5.0m for anyone on a Wildcard this week or miserable Aaron Ramsdale owners, like myself!

Going forward, Antonio could offer tremendous value now at 6.2m, as he resumes training. In my opinion, a fit Antonio trumps any other FPL option in this West Ham side and it will be interesting to see if he recovers sufficiently over the international break. I wouldn’t rule out a Cresswell and Antonio double-up, although there is a lingering worry over the latter’s troublesome hamstrings.

Other great budget striker options have emerged, such as Ollie Watkins and Patrick Bamford, who may be safer choices over Antonio for the medium term at least. Soucek loves a shot, matching Son Heung-min with his goal attempts (18) and shots inside the box (13) numbers this season. For me, he is a very viable and cheap Daniel Podence direct replacement.

FPL Crypto

American’s Talk FPL

The injury to Antonio came at a very unfortunate time, right when thousands of managers were likely ready to bring him in following the nightmare fixture list to begin the season. Nevertheless, we still see plenty of value in this West Ham side, just no longer from the forward position – at least until Antonio is back and healthy.

Our top recommendation for the friendly fixture turn is Cresswell, as he provides clean sheet potential, attacking threat (from set pieces) and great security for starts. The more budget defensive options of Masuaku and Coufal also look like great picks but both trail Cresswell, due to possible game-time issues for Masuaku (if Moyes ever changed to a back four, he could very well lose his spot) and a bit less attacking potential from Coufal. ​

Turning to midfield, the two standout options thus far have been Jarrod Bowen (£6.3) and Fornals. However, Said Benrahma (£6.0m) is all of a sudden muddying the waters here, staking his claim for more minutes with an assist and a solid showing last time out against Fulham. It’s unclear who would potentially lose their spot should Benrahma prove too influential to stay on the bench, but that little bit of uncertainty makes us hesitate to dive into any of these assets, and if we had to recommend somebody in this price range across the entire league, would likely opt for the in-form Diogo Jota, Jack Grealish or Wilfried Zaha.

Perhaps the best route into West Ham’s midfield is also the cheapest, with Soucek providing security of starts, strong value, and plenty of attacking potential that finally resulted in his first goal of the season last time out.

American’s Talk FPL

What’s new from our FFS International Members?

FFTitans

Ahead of Gameweek 9, the FFTitans will have their regular FPL content – a post looking at stats and a preview of the upcoming Gameweek. As well as this they will be producing a selection of possible Wildcard teams, based on some statistical metrics. They will also be selecting their favourite captain choices of the week.

Over the international break, FFTitans have delved into the validity of awarding FPL assists for winning penalties as well as selecting a set-and-forget goalkeeper for the Gameweeks to come.

They have also produced content ahead of UCL Fantasy Matchday 4 – a point in the game they believe to be a great opportunity to utilise the Wildcard chip.

Block 5

During the first week of the international break, Block 5 has released two special episodes of the podcast, covering:

  1. Chips and Double/Blank Gameweek planning
  2. How to differentiate smartly in FPL

During the upcoming days, Block 5 will also be releasing the regular weekly episode of the podcast covering fixture swings and underlying numbers, as well as translating episodes of some of the best FPL pods around and producing the Gameweek 9 detailed preview.

Links can be found over on Block 5’s Twitter account.

FPL Crypto

Cathal (@FPLCrypto) and Gabriel (@FPLLens) are working hard to re-launch the popular “6 Picks” Weekly Contest, from Gameweek 9 onwards. The Weekly Contest is a side-game on the FPLCrypto YouTube channel where viewers choose one FPL player in each of six categories for a given Gameweek. FPL Crypto offers up a prize for the weekly winner. Look out for the YouTube video, scheduled to come out early next week, after which participants have until the Gameweek deadline to enter their picks.

You can read more about all of our FFS International members here.


If you are interested in joining the Scout Network, Scout Academy, FFS International or being part of the next wave of the Community Trials please get in touch!

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414 Comments Post a Comment
  1. The Knights Template
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    FPLKnightsTemplateAmateurPundit: Souchef!

    1. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Which striker/midfielder/defender will score the most in their respective positions over the next 5-8 GW’s?

      Predictions

    2. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Arise Sir first comment

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

    Cresswell & Antonio

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Antonio is currently flagged red as not fit without a return date in sight. And it is Antonio, so injury prone player

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

        he’ll be back 🙂 ... nice and rested for the fantastic run of fixtures

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Naaaah. We only dream for it

  3. Boleyn Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I wouldn't recommend bringing in Fornals. Benrahma looks likely to take his place in the team soon. Cresswell is the best defensive choice if you have the funds due to his set piece duties

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      but what about the fixtures from defensive point of view? they don't scream CSs to me

      1. Boleyn Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        CSs seem to be more difficult to predict this season anyway. I think Cresswell's attacking potential combined with possible clean sheets makes him worth considering. He's even taking direct freekicks

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

      Any idea if Antonio will be fit for gw 9?

      1. Boleyn Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        He might be but if you haven't already got him I'd hold off from buying him until he has played a few minutes. Moyes likes to ease players back in

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

          Thank you mate.

          1. Boleyn Boy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            No worries

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I agree with Block 5 on Cresswell.

      I’d rather pay £0.3 more and get Cancelo and settle on Coufal. That’s indeed what I’ve done on my WC this week.

      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cresswell in the form of his life, has already got more assist than the whole of last season. However as a life long WHU supporter I am still suspicious about how well we have defended. I am going Coufal to replace Dallas low risk high reward and and I can pick which games he plays.....If I go Cresswell I would feel that I would have to play him every GW due to price point, which is why I gave gone Cancello.

  4. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Anything worth a -4 here?
    McCarthy.
    Cancelo, Chilwell, Mitchell.
    Son, Salah (c), Barkley, Grealish (vc).
    Kane, DCL, Jimenez.
    Button, Ayling, Justin, Bissouma.
    0ft, 1.8m ITB.

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not for a - 4

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

    Thinking of getting Jesus on a wildcard. What's the latest news on Aguero? City has some nice fixtures coming.

    1. just a man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      “Sergio Aguero will step up his recovery from a hamstring injury next week - meaning he could be fit for Manchester City's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur next Saturday.”

      https://www.skysports.com/football/transfer-paper-talk

      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers!

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

        Noooooooooooooooo!!!!

        (From a spurs fan)

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          He’ll only get injured again.

  6. Mufc202020
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kane and Bissouma to Vardy and Jota for -4?

    Can’t afford Biss to Jota unless I get rid of Kano

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No, I wouldn't

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

      No

    3. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No way

    4. jimbo90
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      no

  7. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys, which do you prefer?
    A) son to grealish
    B) son and r.James to kdb and coufal (-4) - have Chilwell

    1. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Like B

    2. Mufc202020
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. Pogboom
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      What would you use the spare 2mil on next week of you went for a)

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Kane and Bissouma to KDB and Watkins.
        I guess it's who I want this week - Son / Grealish / KDB.
        KDB has the highest points projection, but it would be a -4 and there isn't much between the 3.
        Perhaps I just stay as I am for now and hold the FT

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

      B) KDB definitely an upgrade over Grealish

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

      A easy

  8. Pogboom
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Wildcard Team

    g2g?

    McCarthy
    Cancelo ● Chilwell ● Coufal
    Fernandes© ● Salah ● Ziyech ● Grealish
    Kane ● DCL ● Bamford

    Steer ● Lamptey ● Bissouma ● Mitchell

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure on Mitchell or Steer on a WC but good otherwise

      1. Pogboom
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Can bring in Forster for Steer (backup to McCarthy). Also, there aren't many options under 4.2m for defender as Mitchell's replacement.

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Good shout with Forster. Shame you can’t stretch to Kilman over Mitchell

          1. Pogboom
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Short by 0.1m. I trust Mitchell to get back his place once he's back. PVA shouldn't stay for long tbh.

            1. Miguel Sanchez
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Bissouma to a 4.4?

              1. Pogboom
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                There's only Riedewald.

                1. Miguel Sanchez
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 4 months ago

                  Elneny too

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

              Maybe just go super cheap for your 5th defender and assume they won't play. Neco williams? I just think Mitchell won't play but will also lose value over the coming months

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

            Steer to Forester
            Bisso to 4.4
            Mitchell to Kilman
            You'll never actually start Bisso and Kilman could get more points

    2. Johan Queef
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nice. Agree on the Mitchell comment.

      Any plans for the city boys when fixtures turn?

      I'm currently toying with playing my WC but too uncertain to pull the trigger yet.

      1. Pogboom
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Depending on how Kane performs in the next 2 GWs, can downgrade him and upgrade Bruno to KDB. But right now, I'm not too keen on City assets although GWs 10-15 look tasty.

        1. Johan Queef
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah I think that's a viable strategy.

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

      Steer>Forster
      Mitchell to Kilman if you have funds - otherwise fine as fodder

  9. niaz1982
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any ideas of further changes needed or stick??
    McCarthy
    Cresswell Justin Zouma
    Son Salah Barkley Zaha JRod
    Watkins Kane

    Steer / Dallas / Mitchell / Wilson
    0FT £2.6ITB

    Keep or do a -4?

    1. niaz1982
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thinking after this week Cancelo for Dallas and then maybe Son for a City asset?

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

      Save

    3. Kabayan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Keep

    4. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Son or JRod to Bruno.

      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I would wager that JRod will score more points over the next three than Bruno.........If you had to make a change then I would lose Son, but I would hold till GW10

  10. Johan Queef
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Toying with various strategies, any help appreciated.

    McCarthy

    Chilwell, Robbo, Lamptey Taylor (Mitchell)

    Salah, Son, Grealish, J.Rod (Trossard)

    Kane, Mitro (Brewster)

    2FT and 1.9ITB.

    A) Trossard - Soucek, Son - KDB
    B) Son - Ziyech and save FT
    C) Mitro - Watkins and save FT

    Unsure whether to get KDB now or make more transfers next week to deal with the fixture shift.

    I hate Mitro but might leave him for one more week...how many times have I already said this?!

    Any advice welcome!

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

      Can you stretch to Eze over Soucek? Otherwise A looks good

      1. Johan Queef
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I hadn't considered him but I like it. I'll do some calculations! I think Kane out in the next few weeks might fund more of a reshuffle.

  11. JJO
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best defender for next 5 gws guys?
    Not Chilwell or Cancelo

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Cresswell

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Cresswell, PvA or Reece James

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

      RJames, Zouma, Dias, Bellerin, Cresswell

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

      A villa one possibly? Good fixtures

    5. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Creswell

    6. JJO
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thank you guys
      Sorry for answering this late

  12. Rasping Drive
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez
    Chilwell Robertson Lamptey
    Salah Son Rodriguez Grealish Podence
    Watkins DCL

    Forster Brewster Regulión Mitchell

    0FT 6m itb. Podence to Bruno/KDB/Ziyech for a -4? What do you fine fellows think?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes - KDB or Bruno is worth a hit on Podence

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Gracias señor

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

      KDB definitely worth the -4 for the next 5 Gws

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers Dexter; that’s what I’m running over in my head - bringing in Bruno would cost me an extra -4. His stats since he came to the Premier League have been stellar but United’s fixtures after West Brom (who I don’t think will be pushovers by any means) That said he always seems to find a way to score points, even if his team are not playing well.

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

          Sounds good logic. Then downgrade Regulion, upgrade Son to KDB?

          1. Rasping Drive
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Yes, pretty much that’s the plan, but I would have to downgrade Robertson to someone like Cancelo to free up funds for the KDB move

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

          I'm probably getting both
          GW9 Foden Kane to Bruno Watkins
          GW10 Son Semedo to KDB Coufal

          1. Rasping Drive
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Sounds decent, too. I could go Ziyech instead of Bruno which would save me a hit. Fingers crossed that Kane and Son don’t ruin the party!

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

    Seem fairly settled on this PK taker team.

    Martinez Forster
    PvA Lamptey Justin Taylor Lewis
    Salah KdB Bruno Berge Soucek
    Werner Richarlison Watkins

    1.2 ITB for Vardy next week.
    Your thoughts?

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

      I don't like ur defence and berge and Soucek

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

        Surprisingly my defense rotates well with Berge & Soucek.

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

      Berge is the only pick I don't like personally

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

        He'll only play probably 2-3 times in the next 10.

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

    A) Kane & Eze/Jota
    B) Bruno & Watkins (-4)
    C) Kane & Watkins (-4)

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

      B

    3. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

    A) Son -> Fernandes

    B) Foden -> Rashford

    C) Neither

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

      A

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

      A or C

  16. ace3.1415
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Rashford or Ziyech?

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

      If you go Rashford then you can easily drop to Ziyech.

      I still don't trust Frank roulette personally

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

        I don't see Ziyech being rotated. He is heavily involved in most of their attacks.

  17. FPL Notebook (John)
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Did it really happen last night or was I dreaming it all?

    No Scotland No Party!

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

      Shame reports are suggesting the Euros will be in Russia with possibly no fans.

      I have tickets to the quarters in Rome 🙁

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It did. Was delighted for them. Will cheer them on in the finals.

  18. Samir16
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez(McCarthy)
    Kilman, Chilwell, Coufal, PVA (mitchell)
    grealish, salah(c), son, zaha (bissouma)
    DCL, Kane (maupay)

    0 FT,2.4itb
    Planned transfers are
    GW 10 - Maupay to Brewster
    GW11 - Son/Zaha to kdb (depending on form)
    GW12 - DCL to bamford
    GW13 - Son/Zaha to bruno

    Use this transfer plan or play wildcard right now and make all the changes?

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

      Team doesn't look like it needs a wc

      Don't think I'd go with 2 x 4.5 attackers though personally

      1. Samir16
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        bamford is above 6 now so brewster would be the only 4.5 attacker

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

      No WC needed

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

      WC this week or next I think to take advantage of the fixture swing

      1. Samir16
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        what about saving wildcard for gw16 and then making a team for potential double game weeks in 18 or 19

  19. Villan
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Might start Brewster over Foden this week if I don't get rid of Foden....

    Am I mad??

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

      Probably

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Foden and Brewster are both bad picks.

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

        this

    3. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep

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

      Not really mad. If you're not planning to get rid of Foden then 2 points is hardly a disaster for a 4.5. And for all the poor stats and eye test, the guy is still a striker playing at home to a middling team.

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

      Tbh the biggest problem I have with Brewster is even with SU making chances, he isn't involved much at all. I forgot he was on the pitch against Chelsea he was that anonymous.

  20. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Son Reguilon to Bruno Cancelo or only Son move and play Kilman?

    Will also probably not bring City for now and do Kane to Vardy next week.

    2FTs 1.6ITB.

    Martinez
    Robo/Kilman/Chilwell
    Salah/Son/Hamez/Grealish
    Kane/DCL/Bamford

    Martin/Reguilon/Mitchell/Stephens

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

      Son move only

  21. Neves say Neves
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which move do you think I should make?

    A) Son --> KDB
    B) Son --> Bruno
    C) Reguilon --> Cancelo/Dias
    D) 2 of the above for a -4

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

      B

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It kinda depends how long you wanna hold Bruno for?

    4. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Keep Son and get KdB next GW

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

    A. Vassilev to Watkins
    B. Son to Bruno
    C. Son to Ziyech
    D. Combination of the above - 4
    E. Roll FT

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

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B, do JRod to Ziyech if hamez doesnt perform

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

        thanks, I'm hoping EVE perform again when all their main players are back. Also I'm looking into this move for GW12.

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

      actually A&C & go 3 at the back?

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        meant A&B there not C

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

          Thanks, I may go for this and take the -4. It is the more aggressive move but the majority of the hits I've taken so far have not worked.

  23. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which striker/midfielder/defender will score the most in their respective positions over the next 5-8 GW’s?

    Predictions?

  24. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this wc lot? Maybe Jesus isn't the way to go..

    Martinez
    Konsa, Coufal, Chilwell, Cancelo, KWP
    Ziyech, Salah, Grealish, Bruno, Soucek
    DCL, Bamford, Jesus

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Prefer Werner over Jesus and Watkins over Bamford but other than that it's fine. Probably a few benching headaches down the line too.

      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Double Chelsea?
        Why Watkins over Bamford? Haven't seen both play actually to be honest

    2. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Konsa is robbing you of a straight swap from DCL or Bamford to Watkins. If you are going to play with two cheap strikers then options are vital

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

        I agree with both comments. Looks like you are set up as a 343 and 352. Konsa can be 3.9 def and that allows you to bring in Watkins, removes the benching headache and use the funds elsewhere

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

      my 1st thoughts are:

      Jesus to Antonio
      Ziyech to KDB/Sterling

      is that doable?

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        if Antonio is fit obviously

      2. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Can't afford it would need to downgrade Chilwell and Cancelo

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

        If you rely on 3 cheap strikers (i.e at or below the cost of your most expensive option: DCL) then your options are:

        Bamford, Watkins, Antonio, Maupay, Wilson, Adams, DCL

        Does anyone want Maupay, no. Right now Wilson and Antonio are injured. If you play Watkins, DCL and Bamford that leaves you (at this moment in time) with Adams as your only replacement for an injured/out of form/hurrendous fixtures player.

        This is fairly typical of what happens over a season

        3 cheap strikers is a bit of a disaster imo. At least one mid to premium opens up the pool of players massively

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

      Good team - Jesus is good differential as most will go KDB and a weaker forward

  25. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Rashford to Bruno worth -4?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      no

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

      no

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nope.

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

      Is for me

      1. avfc82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        You'd seriously take Rashford out for a hit, ahead of West Brom at home? Sounds a bit mad to me.

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

    Looking weeks ahead (mainly now Saiss replacement but dont think I take a hit)
    A) Cancelo,Podence,Kane (Lamptey 1st sub)
    B) Kilman,KDB, Bamford (Kilman rotate with Lamptey)

  27. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Do any of these 'literally who?'s of the ffs international and the scout network have reasonable rank histories? I would like a list of their HoF ranks so i know wether they are frauds or worth listening to...

    1. Pep Pig
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Have a day off Bross

    2. Jarnathan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If you can't tell the quality of advice you're receiving on its own merit, then really you're just being spoonfed regardless

  28. TLF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you prioritise selling first, Podence or Foden ? Tricky one this as I recognise Podence is getting minutes but if Foden starts getting more game time over the next 2-3 GW's he's likely to offer great value. I'm tempted to ship one of them for Grealish and toying with a -4 for the other to Ziyech.

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'd take Podence out first mate.

      1. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Morning Tom, hope all is well, almost the weekend, albeit no prem action to enjoy, got the Masters at least. Yeah I'm leaning that way too, do you reckon it's worth keeping Foden for the next 3 ? So tempted to move him on for Ziyech, lack of minutes has been really disappointing but I know as soon as I sell he'll start and brace haha, it's inevitable.

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Depends on the rest of your setup. Don't think he's a priority to move on given fixtures, but at the same time, Ziyech is clearly an upgrade.

          1. TLF
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Rest of my set up can't really accommodate Foden being benched, see below. I will wait until IB is over but think the -4 could be on.

            Foden, Podence & Kane to Watkins, Grealish & Ziyech on the cards currently. I have another move planned in GW10 so it's ditch Foden now, or not until GW12 given fixtures.

            Martinez
            Chilwell, Coufal, Lamptey
            Mo, Raz, Foden*, Podence*
            Timo, Kane, DCL
            (Mitchell, Saïss, Burke)

    2. jimbo90
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Podence

      1. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers Jimbo

  29. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    1FT, 4.0 ITB:

    Martinez, Peacock-Farrell

    Chilwell, *Saiss, Lamptey, Coufal, *Mitchell

    Salah, Son, Rodriguez, Grealish, *Alzate

    Kane, Calvert-Lewin, Bamford

    A - Bring Fernandes in for Son and play Lamptey, bring Cancelo in next week
    B - Bring Cancelo in for Saiss this week
    C - Bring another defender in for Saiss

  30. Captain_Shirokov
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez
    Robbo, Chilly, KWP
    Salah, Son, Ziyech, Grealish
    Kane, DCL, Maupay

    (Steer, Dallas, 4.5m, 3.9m)
    2 fts, 0.3m in the bank.

    A) Steer + Maupay to 4m + Watkins
    B) Maupay to Antonio, Robertson to anyone
    C) Maupay to Antonio, Son to 9.9m
    D) Son to Bruno, Robertson to Dias/Cresswell
    E) Son to Bruno, Maupay to Antonio, Robertson to Dias/Cresswell (-4)

    Liking the look of D or E atm, thoughts?

    1. The Mighty Whites
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      D