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Fernandes’ fine FPL form mirrored in recent Football Index dividend returns


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Less is rarely more at Christmas time, and it’s certainly not going to be that way with this year’s festive football schedule.

Tapping into the busiest of players over that time frame will be key across all Fantasy games, with Football Index no exception.

Football Index (FI) is a kind of stock market where people use real money to bet on football.

You buy shares in individual players whose value can rise or fall depending on their performance both on and off the field.

I’m actively using FI this season with more than a nod to Fantasy Premier League (FPL), seeing which aspects of each game marry up, and which don’t.

And the one that’s marrying up more times than Henry VIII at present is the continued supremacy of Bruno Fernandes (£8.64).

Above: Media Dividends winners over the last five days

The Manchester United midfielder has taken Fantasy Premier League (FPL) by storm since arriving from Portugal last winter.

He managed eight league goals and as many assists from his first half a season and hasn’t let up this campaign. He already has six goals and three assists and only four players in FPL have more points.

And since mentioning him in last week’s article, his price in FI has shot up by £2.

Above: Fernandes has been in the running for Match-Day Dividends in each of his last three games

Dividends are driving Fernandes’ popularity. He’s led the way in the Media Dividend standings twice in three days this week and backed that up with a Match-Day Dividend based on Saturday’s win over West Brom.

When you factor in players also earning traders In-Play Dividends for the first 30 days after the share purchase, then it’s no surprise many are now bumping up his price by surfing the Fernandes wave.

And seeing as he’s some way off his FI peak price of £11.34 in July this year, there’s evidence to suggest he still has much to give.

Man United have no fewer than 11 fixtures to play between now until January 2, 2021, ten of which – the Premier League and Champions League games – are eligible for In-Play and Match-Day Dividends.

Fernandes may not feature in all of those games, but he’s clearly the key man for United and will start most.

A win at home to Paris Saint Germain would secure a place in the Champions League knockout stages, freeing up one final group stage fixture for major squad rotation by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Fernandes has appeared in one of the team’s two League Cup fixtures, but being rested for the quarter-final tie against Everton would also make sense ahead of three games in eight days across Christmas and the new year.

One interesting twist emerged from this week’s win in Europe over Istanbul Basaksehir.

Solskjaer has been sparing, to put it mildly, in his use of new signing Donny van de Beek (£1.83) this season.

But he started both the former Ajax man and Fernandes in midfield against the Turkish team and they worked very well together, with de Beek impressing in a deeper role.

If the manager continues with that line-up, de Beek looks under-priced, particularly as he is also the obvious player to fill the Fernandes role when the Portugal international is rested.

These selection conundrums will, of course, be played out across the Premier League and especially regarding teams with European commitments. But those extra fixtures also to offer the potential for even more FI returns.

With that in mind, Liverpool’s Diogo Jota (£2.68) could be worth monitoring.

He’s only started four league games this season, but crucially that includes three of the last four, and he’s still managed four goals from 392 Premier League minutes – Sadio Mane (£2.02) has the same returns from 707 minutes.

Jota also has four goals from three Champions League appearances and his value, which has risen nearly £1 in less than a week, should continue on that upward trend with the Reds’ domestic schedule looking so enticing:


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476 Comments Post a Comment
  1. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    4m, 1FT and soo many options...

    Martinez
    Chilwell James Saiss -- Lamptey Mitchell
    Bruno Grealish Son Barnes
    Kane Watkins DCL

    A: Saiss + Barnes >> Lewis + KDB (-4). Bruno/kane >> Salah/xxx in gw12
    B: Saiss + Son >> Dias + KDB (-4). Barnes/Kane >> Salah/xxx in gw12
    C: Saiss + Barnes + Kane >> Dias + KDB + Bamford (-8). Bruno > salah gw12

    1. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Probably B of those for me, like both the players you're bringing in. Do you really want to lose Barnes before FUL and the run of fixtures beyond? I know he's not done a lot, but I'd hold at least this week. I'd only lose Kane for Vardy.

  2. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Looked into some previous stats I didnt know.

    Cancelo started the last 3 matches at left back last season and in CL as well. Preferred to Mendy.

    I mistakenly thought Mendy was prefered the first 3 matches of this season, but Cancelo was out with a foot injury. First time when fit he came straight back in the team at left back.

    So rotation will always be there with Pep, but now more reassured he is first choice left back.

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

    Taa Ziyech to Nkounkou Kdb(c) -4 ?

    1. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Don't like losing Ziyech.

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I don't hate it, but personally I have no grasp of the Everton youngster. Might Delph even be a threat?

    3. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Who comes off your bench if Nkounkou doesn't play - he's got to be a risk for now so you'll need cover? KDB probably better over the upcoming run then Ziyech so it's an OK move.

  4. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guaita
    Robertson kilman zouma
    Son Fernandes Ziyech grealish
    Watkins DCL Kane

    Nyland Taylor burke dunne
    1 FT
    Plan all along was Kane to Vardy (C)

    Thoughts? Get kdb? Salah?

  5. reedybob91
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which defender would you start this week

    A)Reece James
    B) Kilman

    1. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      R James

    2. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      James

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

      Kilman, that game has dead rubber written all over it, and I fancy Spurs to score against Chelsea

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

    If Cancelo is benched I’ll only be fielding 2 defenders this week...

    Phillips to Lewis for free?

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

      Better uses of a FT.

  7. Hart-ake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Does this move look worth it:

    Son + Bowen to KDB (C) + Jota (-4)

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

      Yes imo. Who would you cap if not?

      1. Hart-ake
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Fernandes I guess.

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

    What teams do you enjoy the most and the least to watch so far this season?

    For me:

    Most: Leeds, Liverpool

    Least: Wolves, Arsenal

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

      Add Brighton to the top list and Burnley to the bottom list

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

        Brighton really? Lamptey is fun to watch but otherwise not a fan of them

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

          I like how they play a fairly open game, don’t sit back too much. Was a good game v Villa

    2. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I can concur with both your answers.

      Leeds very entertaining.
      Wolves highly frustrating.
      (but maybe bias because of 3 Wolves players unfortunately)

    3. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Agree with all apart from Liverpool. Grealish has made Villa watchable on his own. Enjoyed the couple of Southampton games I've watched.

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

        Yea Southampton are a good shout, good team to watch! I agree watching Grealish is enjoyable but the team as a whole are not. Loads of dross... Barkley, Trezeguet, Watkins..

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

      Most: Leeds, Chelsea, Tottenham

      Least: City, Arsenal, West Brom

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

        Hahaha City

      2. Pegboy
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I agree with City, actually. Turgid stuff.

    5. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Think the bottom 2 are spot on. With others who are crap to watch like Burnley, Newcastle & Sheff Utd it's forgivable because they have dross squads, but it's shocking how tedious Arsenal & Wolves have been.

      Probs Leeds & Everton for most entertaining.

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

    Son ➡️ Sterling -4?

    For two weeks, before getting Mo back in GW 12. Have Kane don’t want to get rid of Son but i think It’ll be worth it - Sterling could go big in these next 2.. Can’t afford KDB or Mo yet

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

      Lots of pressure on City to perform right now. Sterling is a sunshine player and right now its raining.

  10. ludaslol
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Worth to take a hit for a 4.4 det to Field 11?

    Got Chillwell, Robbo, lamptey, Mitchell, fergesson or just play with 10 this week?

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

      I'd be tempted by Mitchell/Ferguson to a playing defender, as you're essentially fixing a problem for a -2 hit.

      If the limit is 4.4, I'd go for Balbuena, Lewis, Kilman, Dann or even Nkoukou as a gamble. Taylor longer term looks good too.

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This.

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would, it's a long term necessity really. Kilman, Balbuena or Lewis all viable.

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

        Or Nkoukou of course if you are a risk taker

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

    Would you do Jimi -> Bamford or save FT? Pretty sure I'm doing Hamez -> KDB/Salah next week with spare cash in such case, but 2 FT gives more flexibility

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

      I'd do it myself but in reality there's nothing in it.

    2. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'd normally say save, but I rage transferred out Jimi myself. It's a good long term move, so may as well do it early.

  12. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Captaincy debate is a tricky one this week isn't it? Tossing up between these three. I appreciate the latter seems a bit silly, but there will be enough different captains this week to make a debate for it.

    Form: Bruno
    Fixture: KDB
    Maverick mode: Jota

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

      KDB

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KDB for me if you own him.

    3. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Pope being out swings it towards KDB for me. Very tight though this week.

  13. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys, really can't decide if I should stick with this team or take a -4 to bring in one of Vardy/KDB/Salah. With this team will have to either captain Bruno or DCL.

    Martinez 4.0
    Lamptey PVA Mitchell Robbo Chilwell
    Grealish Son Bruno Jota 4.5
    Kane DCL Bamford

    3.6 ITB. No FT left. What do you suggest?

    Cheers

  14. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which option scores more this GW?

    A) Targett + Vardy (C) + Grealish + 4 points

    B) Cancelo + Kane + KDB (C)

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Note that I also own Son.

    2. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

  15. pjomara
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What are Rodriguez owners doing?
    Price is falling tonight.

    I'm tempted to swap for Mahrez but at same time thinking Leeds (h) is a tempting fixture.
    Hasn't been great recently but could first few games down to no Richarlison and last week down to hectic international schedule of games 5000 miles apart excluding return trip from England to Colombia

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think I'm keeping

    2. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Keeping this week, but if I can find a way to raise the cash he'll be Salah in a couple of weeks time.

  16. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Fofana is 100% nailed isn't he ?

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

      Wouldn’t say 100 but yes

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

      Yes

    3. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty much, but Rodgers does lover a random rotation every now again.

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks all

  17. Whiskerz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    All set for the weekend?
    Nothing worth a hit, right?

    2.1itb
    Martinez
    Robbo. Bellerin. Mitchell
    Salah. Grealish. Bruno(c). Jota
    Kane. DCL. Watkins

    Forster. Dallas. Burke. Lamptey

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

    Kane zaha > kdb bamford for a hit?

    Bruno son ziyech grealish zaha
    Kane dcl Brewster

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

      Planning the similar moves or Vardy + Jota. Considered that combo? Think I prefer KDB + Bamford as well but not decided yet

    2. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Think I'd just do Zaha > Jota, but can't fault your moves.

  19. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do Semedo to Dias for a hit?

  20. Tsssst
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which two out for DCL and Vardy? (I have Son)

    a. Kane (che)
    b. Werner (TOT)
    c. Jimenez (ars)

  21. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    So guys who are you going for Sterling or KDB? It has become really tough for me

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

      KDB easily

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

      If I was it would be KDB

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

        I am at 1.5m so I guess I should go for sterling as a differential

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

          Always go for the player who you think will score the most points. Rank doesn't matter.

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

      Neither until Fulham

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

        Should I go for Salah instead?

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

    Rashford to:
    A) KDB (c) -4
    B) Salah (c) -4
    C) Keep Rash and (c) Bruno

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

      C

  23. Areyouthereyet
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    1FT 2.8mil itb
    A) Rashford to Bruno/ Salah/KDB
    B) Ziyech to Bruno

  24. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    IMO, Vardy is the best captain pick this week.

    Yes, I know, I can't believe it either!

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

      Probably, still not getting him. Confident with my KDB C.

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

        Pope being out is a major benefit for sure.

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

      My track record with Leicester players is pretty poor, always picked them at wrong time (except Pereira)

      Considering Kane to Vardy. 50-50 as of now...

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

        Don't get him please, thanks 😛

        Jokes aside, I wouldn't let past records have any influence in this decision. Had the same dilemma and currently 100-0 on Kane to Vardy (C).

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

      He was the best captain pick when he played Norwich last season tho 😉

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

        he then blanked

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

          Which has zero relevance to this week's fixture.

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

            Yes. But what I was saying, is that there was much expectation on him last season in that fixture as well. Leicester don't score a lot against teams who park the bus.

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

              Fulham don’t park the bus, though

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

                Doubt Fulham will attack that much. They were quite defensive against West Ham a couple weeks ago. They probably won't be able to defend either way.

            2. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Will Fulham park the bus though ?

  25. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Madness?

    Trent, Son, Rashford >>> Dias, Salah, Sterling (c)

    -8

    Could just do Sterling for Son, but if Salah rises I cannot afford Rashford to him... want to keep Son but he is the only way I can get both Salah and Sterling in.

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

      Two captainable options in and one very strong value defender so it has merit. It does, however, seem unlikely Salah's dropping this GW though.

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        No I can afford it, but if Salah rises I can't afford to get him in a future GW

  26. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guaita
    Robertson kilman zouma
    Son Fernandes Ziyech grealish
    Watkins DCL Kane

    Nyland Taylor burke dunne
    1 FT
    Plan all along was Kane to Vardy (C)

    Or Get kdb? Salah?

  27. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would you play Mitchell in the hope he could start or Kilman?

    1. dicky2014
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Why would he start?

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

        maybe PVA might play further forward. But doubt it tho

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

      Starting Mitchell over Ayling myself.

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes doing the same Mitchell over taylor

  28. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    GTG? Would you play Soucek or Coufal instead of anyone?

    Martinez
    Chilwell, Cancelo, Justin
    KDB, Bruno, Ziyech, Grealish
    Vardy(C), DCL, Watkins

    Peacock-Farrell, Soucek, Coufal, Lamptey

  29. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez
    Robbo - Chilwell - Zouma
    Son - Ziyech - Grealish - Hamez
    Kane - DCL - Watkins

    1 FT
    4.5 itb

    Which would you do here:

    A) Zouma ➡ Cancelo
    B) Kane ➡ Vardy
    C) Hamez ➡ Salah
    D) A + B for (-4) with C in GW11 fo FT
    ..?

  30. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy is pretty average without penalty points this season, hmm

    1. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Penalty points are points too

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Oh yes of course, but are they likely get any against a deep lying defense?

        1. The Red Devil
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I don't know man, think game is being made more complex than it is, vardy is a flat track bully, he enjoys such games, city will also do well, but I've yet to see city smash it in the league
          Between Salah & vardy for me

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

      So is salah tho