Scout Notes

The best Man City players for appealing fixtures after 5-0 win over Burnley

Man City 5-0 Burnley

  • Goals: Riyad Mahrez x3 (£8.2m), Benjamin Mendy (£5.9m), Ferran Torres (£6.9m)
  • Assists: Kevin De Bruyne x2 (£11.6m), Kyle Walker (£6.2m), Gabriel Jesus (£9.3m), Phil Foden (£6.5m)
  • Bonus points: Mahrez x3, B Mendy x2, De Bruyne x1, Walker x1

KDBACK

Kevin De Bruyne (£11.6m) and his Manchester City colleagues sent an emphatic statement to Fantasy Premier League managers in their 5-0 win over Burnley on Saturday afternoon.

This was the first fixture of an appealing run for Pep Guardiola’s men which continues with Fulham, West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle all set to visit the Etihad Stadium between now and Gameweek 15.

And it appears that Manchester City have hit top gear just in time as their win over Burnley was the first time since Gameweek 2 that they scored more than twice in a match, while De Bruyne registered his first double-digit haul since that trip to Wolves.

He provided two assists in the rout but could have come away with more, nearly lobbing Bailey Peacock-Farrell (£4.0m) before striking the post in stoppage time.

Following a much-needed midweek rest, the Belgian is the clear favourite to snap up for reliable starts from Gameweek 11 onwards, especially considering he is already the most popular Manchester City asset (19%).

However, it is still worth noting how much of a differential De Bruyne actually is compared to other similarly-priced midfielders, a strange concept indeed.

At the time of writing, Diogo Jota (22.8%), James Rodríguez (28.3%), Mohamed Salah (29.6%), Bruno Fernandes (37.6%), Jack Grealish (41.8%) and Son Heung-min (57.6%) all sit in more teams than De Bruyne, none of which can offer the same level of appealing fixtures in the next four or five Gameweeks.

Considering Manchester City host Fulham next time out, De Bruyne is sure to be a popular captain option for Gameweek 11 and that alone could be enough to force the hands of those without his services.

TEXTBOOK ROULETTE

De Bruyne’s credentials for the coming weeks are arguably boosted when we consider who the alternatives are for Fantasy investment.

For the fourth time in seven meetings with Burnley, Raheem Sterling (£11.5m) was named on the bench and, even though he stayed there throughout Saturday’s match and is theoretically more likely to start against Fulham, Gameweek 10 will not have helped Fantasy managers trust the Englishman.

Meanwhile, a hat-trick for Riyad Mahrez (£8.2m) is sure to take the national headlines but even FPL newcomers will know the Algerian is a poisoned chalice of Fantasy points.

The former Leicester man was brilliant against Burnley, thoroughly deserving of a 21-point haul but it was the first time he had not blanked since Gameweek 3. Furthermore, Mahrez has completed 90 minutes just once in the last four Gameweeks.

Still, Guardiola used his performance to send a warning to his other attacking players.

“Of course it can help us, especially for Riyad. For the other ones, Gabriel has to score goals, the others have to score goals, Sterling when he plays has to score goals. They haven’t scored much and have to score goals. That is the reason why they are here and play up front.” – Pep Guardiola

Looking for a cheaper alternative is also a risky manoeuvre right now, when we consider that Phil Foden (£6.5m) has started one Premier League match since Gameweek 5.

While benchings sometimes indicate a start in the next match is incoming, a string of five in a row is certainly enough to mistrust the England international as a reliable option for Fulham’s trip to the Etihad Stadium next time out.

By comparison, Ferran Torres (£6.9m) has now started the last four in a row, finally delivering on his promise and getting a first Premier League goal.

Still, if Sterling is to come in for Gameweek 11, it would mean dropping one of either the Spaniard or Mahrez. Guardiola will not be swayed by the Algerian’s hat-trick, you would imagine but predicting who that might be might be too much for anyone considering Torres, even if his minutes were managed in Gameweek 10, replaced by Foden in the 67th minute.

Gabriel Jesus (£9.3m), who has two attacking returns in his last three, completing 90 minutes consistently since Gameweek 8, might benefit from Sergio Aguero‘s (£10.3m) injury situation for maybe one more week.

The Argentinian missed the meeting with Burnley and does not sound ready to make an immediate return although Guardiola insists he is not injured.

“It’s not dangerous. Not injury. The reaction sometimes the knee, swollen. Hopefully tomorrow he can come back to training.” – Pep Guardiola

JOÃO CANCELLED?

Among those rotated out of the starting line-up was João Cancelo (£5.6m), who proved popular with Wildcarders inside the top 10,000 FPL managers for Gameweek 10.

With Benjamin Mendy (£5.9m) featuring in midweek, it had been thought that Oleksandr Zinchenko (£5.5m) might come in for Cancelo, if he were to be benched, but the Frenchman was chosen for a second consecutive start in all competitions.

Interestingly, Cancelo stayed on the bench for the duration as Mendy was handed a rare 90-minute outing, in which he scored his first goal of the season.

Owners of the Portuguese full-back will likely wait in worry for Manchester City’s next Champions League line-up and Guardiola’s next press conference.

Selling one of their defenders ahead of a match-up with Fulham will take nerves of steel but it seems unlikely that we will be handed concrete clues about left-back selection, as is usually the case with Guardiola, who has already put out one ominous quote regarding Mendy.

“(Asked about Mendy’s goal) It is important for our people to score goals. If they score goals, they have more chance to keep playing.” – Pep Guardiola

Perhaps the real winner among Manchester City defenders in Gameweek 10 was Rúben Dias (£5.6m) who has now started each of the last seven Premier League matches and even had his minutes managed against Burnley, coming off after 69 minutes to bank a clean sheet before his colleagues did.

Manchester City XI (4-3-3): Ederson; Mendy, Stones, Dias (Garcia 70′), Walker; Gundogan, Rodrigo (Fernandinho 46′), De Bruyne; Torres (Foden 67′), Jesus, Mahrez.

Burnley XI (4-3-3): Peacock-Farrell; C Taylor, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton; McNeil, Benson, Westwood; Rodriguez, Wood, A Barnes.

Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 10

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  1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea CS please!

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

      And goals. I’ve accidentally ended up with three Chelsea players

    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I need 1-1 with some random non fpl options as scorers.

    3. Babit1967
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Fingers crossed

  2. Top Dog
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Why is Sterling less ‘trusted’ than De Bruyne, both rested in last couple of matches?

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

      Torres is in good form, Sterling is probably at his worst form ever.

      1. Top Dog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Fair point, however ahead of the Burnley game De Bruyne didn’t look anything special (De Bruyne owner)

        I would say Sterling is more certain to start against Fulham than De Bruyne

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

          KDB was playing pretty well before Burnley.

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

          You are missing the point mate. KDB has no competition, he's uncontested first choice for his position.
          Sterling has Torres and Foden to worry about and both of them are playing better than him right now.

        3. St Pauli Walnuts
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          His results weren't anything special but his underlying stats were and he still looked dangerous even when City not firing.

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KDB and Sterling basically the same price.

      Sterling last 5 fixtures: 2 - 3 - 1 - 1 - 0 = 7
      KDB last 5 fixtures: 1 - 6 - 3 - 2 - 10 = 22

      KDB on set pieces and pens. KDB the better option.

      1. Top Dog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Don’t disagree that De Bruyne has more points potential, my point is that I don’t think he is any less of a risk to rotation.

        As said above after Sterling’s rest would be more confident of him starting vs Fulham

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

          ...even if he plays 90 mins midweek?

    3. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KDB is pivotal to City's play, Raheem not so much.

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

      Just conjecture, but it’s clear to anyone who follows football that KDB is the most important player at City.

      Also maybe the ominous ‘they have to score goals’ bit from Pep implies that players up front who aren’t scoring are in trouble.

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

      Because Kevin de bruyne is one of the best players in the world and raheem sterling definitely is not. Surely this is obvious

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

        He’s not disputing that

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

          He asked why one is trusted and one is not.

          Are you following the replies incorrectly?

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

            Surely you can see the question is more nuanced? You’ve drawn your own conclusion about why, you haven’t quoted Pep etc.

            Not having a go, just trying to be more specific.

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

              What's nuanced about it. The reason he trusts KdB is he's a better player and produces that more consistently. Sterling is not a world class footballer, just an unreliable tool in a system

      2. Top Dog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        De Bruyne also much more injury prone, and would say Pep is more likely to protect against Fulham & West Brom.

        To be clear I’m a huge KDB fan (& owner) but don’t see him being any less of a rotation risk in easier games than Sterling. In fact, probably more now that Sterling has had a rest.

        1. St Pauli Walnuts
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I don't think that is true. He is key to how City play so is rarely even rested in the easier games. If anything he will get his rest in cups and be taken off early if games look to be won would be my guess

    6. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Pep's quotes hinted he'd been dropped for not scoring goals. That's what I took anyway.

      "...the others have to score goals, Sterling when he plays has to score goals. They haven’t scored much and have to score goals. That is the reason why they are here and play up front.”

      Hopefully the midweek game helps in some way. More information can't hurt.

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

      Because kdb is excellent and sterling is mediocre

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

        Thats just not true sterling is an excellent player he was their best player mid-week. Crazy who fickle people are on here next week he will start and score a hattrick and then everyone will be singing his praises.

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

          Ive never rated Sterling. Hes not "excellent". The one thing hes very good at is positioning in the box. But when City are struggling to create and break down the opposition he is a passenger.

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

            I agree. He’s a streaky player and needs to be brought in when he’s on a good run.

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

              But when can we get him just as he is going on a run?

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

          I agree it's fair to call sterling mediocre in the context of Manchester City. He is fungible, KdB less so

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

            To compare sterling to kdb is like comparing apples to oranges they have totally different skill sets. He's not meant to be the type of player to unlock deep lying defences that's not his job it doesn't mean that he's not generally excellent at his role. He's consistently put up great attacking return numbers for the last 3 seasons.

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

              It’s like comparing Lenny Kravitz to Jimi Hendrix

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

                No, it's like comparing one player who is relatively easily replaceable with one who is not. It's not about comparing skillets, it's about how difficult they would be to replace with someone who can do a similar job. With sterling this is not too difficult, beciase he is mediocre, with KdB this is very difficult, because he's exceptional

    8. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Because KDB is much the superior player and makes City tick so his rotations are rare.

  3. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    1) KDB
    2) Walker or Dias

    Everyone else is not as valued by Pep at the moment to not be rotated or is nailed by not a FPL option (e.g. Rodri).

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

      You forgot Ederson

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Not a FPL option because you can get McCarthy, Fabianski, Johnstone, Leno etc who are much cheaper and will not be that far behind in points.

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

          Can’t believe you’ve been here 4 years and don’t consider Ederson an FPL option.

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

            NOQ-- Johnstone... you can get Johnstone... Ederson is an option!

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

      Due to my team structure, I am going against the grain and avoiding Man City completely.

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

        I went without Spurs at the start of the season and am enjoying my early grave.

        I’m afraid I might see you in here very soon.

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

    Early thoughts on the predicted scores for the following games

    Aston Villa v Newcastle
    Tottenham v Arsenal

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      1-1
      1-0

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

      0-1
      3-1

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

      2-1
      2-0

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

      0-1
      1-0

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

      1-1
      2-1

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

      4-0
      3-0

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

      Spurs fan not enjoying everyone predicting a spurs win. Can only go wrong

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

      2-1
      3-0

  5. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I've never noticed those scout notes Youtube videos in the article before. I've been missing out, they're great!

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

    Jesus with 1A in a 5-0 thrashing, damn.

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

      Certainly no superstar!

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Look at City's superstar replacements down the spine of the team:

      Ederson = Ederson - Same player and still good
      Kompany = Dias - TBC if Dias adds the same qualities as Kompany
      D.Silva = Bernardo - Not at the same level as Silva in his prime
      Fernandinho = Rodri - Not at the same level as Fernandinho in his prime
      Ageuro = Jesus - Not at the same level as Aguero in his prime

      Add to that, Walker's declined as age slows him down, Mendy and Laporte injury problems, then you can see why even with KDB being better than he was, City aren't as good as they were 2/3 years ago.

    3. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I agree with all 4 player comparisons & Dias TBC.

      But Walker is still rapid & has been playing well IMHO.

      If you're comparing to 2/3 years ago & referring to Walker's age, then KDB coming into his prime, Sterling approaching his prime, other younger players on the up curve of their careers have to be factored in.

      They've clearly not been as prolific in front of goal this season when averaging 100 goals a season for the last 3 years & the stats back up what you're saying, but I feel that people are writing them off, when effectively they've only lost D. Silva compared to last year.

      I think with Aguero back they are more likely to return to the City we're used to watching & people will be rushing to get their assets back in.
      Maybe I'm wrong & Burnley was a freak result & they'll return to only scoring a goal a game but I think the forget is more likely.

    4. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      *former is more likely. (Not forget)
      Damb autocorrect!

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

    Praying Werner has a quiet game later since my opponent this week has him (c)!!

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

      All pray for Hueycho!

  8. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy>Jesus or salah>KDB? Only way of getting city players without taking hit

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

      Just avoid like I am

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

        I mean fulham United West brom and newcastle The next 4

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

          Can't ignore that.

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

          There are so many other good assets and you can’t have them all. So rather than taking several hits to move around big hitters just keep what you have as they will all score decently over the Christmas period.

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

      I think it has to be Salah. But you need a plan to get him back.

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

        Might do a switcharoo salah>kdb>salah

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

          Sounds ok to me.

        2. ebb2sparky
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I would only consider this if you have no other transfers you need to make or have 2FT. If it costs -8 over 2 weeks to switch them round I wouldn’t bother.

  9. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Tough decision on who to drop this week for KDB!

    Ziyech Son Grealish or Bruno. Hopefully get some more info next few days and drop whoever looks least involved?!

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

      Yep, sounds good. But also look at next week's fixtures too.

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

      Just asked the same question below.

      Ziyech for me most tempting, however I can’t afford a straight swap and so would need to downgrade Grealish at the same time. Seems a bit much...

  10. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thought this was interesting as it shows rest periods.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55071938

    Bruno, in particular, looks a solid option as he is the main man and Man Utd have relatively decent rest time.

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

      Very useful. Thank you!

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

      amazing, thanks. 2 games in 48 hours is craazy

    3. borntorun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Wow, time to load up on Fulham!

  11. mookie
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy has shu, BRI and eve next. I'm keeping even if I have to burn 2 FTs.

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

      Reply fail to Drughi

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

        Yeah wanna keep vardy ideally, will probably captain next week too

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

      None of those fixtures look great to me other than maybe the Everton one...

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

    KDB in for

    A. Salah
    B. Fernandes
    C. Ziyech and Grealish (KDB and fodder)

    Or play Pep roulette with

    D. Ziyech > Mahrez

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

      You want to remove KDB ahead of the Fulham game? !

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

        “in”

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

          Oh sorry, clearly didn’t read the message carefully. I’m personally avoiding KDB and bringing in Salah for Bruno for GW12 and apply the Hokey Cokey strategy to move around the premium assets thereafter.

  13. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ryan's performances have taken a sizable dip this season, according to his xGP.

    Brighton's defensive stats are pretty strong, they don't give away many quality opportunities to their opponents. So if Ryan does improve, Brighton may be a good source of CSs.

    Imagine Lamptey with a strong defence behind him... let's hope the Aussie stopper finds his gloves!

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Time for Brighton to get Henderson on loan then. More likely to go to Brighton as Man Utd won't consider them a threat.

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

      I've had Ryan all season. The big difference this year is that Brighton defense is good enough to prevent alot of shots - Ryan has only had 12 saves in 10 games (the lowest out of all the GK's who have played all games), so no save points like last year. Unfortunately, only 2 CS, and 4 matches where they conceded 1 goal.

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

    Bruno to Sterling for free is very tempting vs FUL

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

      Are you not concerned about his place in the team?

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

        Have to see how he looks vs Porto mid week

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

    Will try my luck with (c) Sterling next week. Also, hope Cancelo will start...

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

      Same.
      Rather take a punt at this ranking.

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

    Which way to get city attackers?

    A) Salah to KDB
    B) Kane to Jesus
    C) Zaha/Kane to KdB/Wilson for -4
    D) Bruno/Zouma to KDB/Dallas

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

      D

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

    Hames > Jota this week?

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

      Did that last week.. Go for it mate

  18. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    It's been 5 years since Jamie Vardy scored in 11 consecutive Premier League appearances. Are we getting old or what?!

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      We are getting older, although somehow, Vardy doesn't seem to be given his performances in the PL.

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

        He's been class for ages now. I still think about how close he was to signing for Arsenal. Would he turn out to be the same player, better or worse? Who knows.

        But I'm actually glad he stayed and just confirmed Leicester City legend status.

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

        He is a vampire

      3. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        He wants to prolong his career so he doesn't have to spend all day at home with his missus.

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

    Way too many Bruno out posts around here. What am I missing?

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

      Fancy new toys. His 90th minute pen after he should have been sent off thrice will probably silence those shouts.

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        LOOL

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      City have are playing Fulham at home, and they're trying to squeeze in their players alongside Salah. City mids are better than Bruno next week.

      If they had planned properly however, they'd be able to have all of the big 3 in their side: Salah, KDB, Bruno 😉

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        That means no Kane or starting a bench fodder. Not willing to do either 🙁

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I'd rather Bruno over Kane.

          The budget strikers are better than the budget midfielders too (except Jota). Bamford, DCL, Antonio, Watkins look better value than Walcott, Podence, Bowen etc...

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

            Agree, planning Salah, Bruno, Kdb, Grealish, Bissouma, Vardy, DCL, Wilson, will cost -4 though

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

        I agree on paper KDB is better than Bruno next week but Bruno is outscoring him by 25 points this season, both playing ~650 minutes. That's not close, at all.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah, I would struggle to lose Bruno, I think he's an outstanding player, in FPL and real life. Anyone wanting a City mid should find another way imo, even taking a hit to redistribute funds.

          I think Salah KDB Bruno will be the top scorers in FPL.

          1. Make United Great Again
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Kane will be right up there with them too imo

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Wouldn't be surprised.

              I think his classification hurts him though. And in some games, like the City one, he'll be playing quite deep to start counters. This should mean he'll get more assists this season and fewer goals imo. And by fewer goals, I mean around 21 instead of the 29 he's scored previous years 😆

              Good player.

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

            Since joining United Bruno played 22 PL games and scored 181 fantasy points. That's over 8 points per game. I know a lot can happen but a 22 game sample is something you can work with. 8x38=304 or a more realistic 8x33=264.

    3. ball c
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed
      He is a season keeper for me.
      My team is built around my midfield:
      Grealish - Jota - Bruno - KDB - Sterling.
      (Sterling will be Salah game week 12 onwards).

  20. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I did Zaha to Maddison over Jota & Mahrez 🙁

    Hopefully works out over the next 3

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

      Surely you never seriously considered Mahrez

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

        Check my posts..

        Either way I didn't in the end because of fear of rotation, same with Jota. Sigh

        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Go with your gut look at my history I was asking if Zaha > Mahrez was good move, everyone put me off.
          I went early for Jota by getting rid of Podence

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

    1. WC and sort our issues as well as try to get a jump over the next few fixtures.
    2. Jimenez + Son-> Wilson + KDB.
    3. Jimenez + Son + Bruno -> Wilson + KDB + Salah.
    4. Son-> KDB.

    McCarthy.
    Cancelo*, Chilwell, Justin*.
    Bruno*, Grealish, Jota, Son*.
    DCL, Kane, Jimenez*.
    Button, Ayling*, Mitchell*, Bissouma*.
    1ft, 2.6m ITB.

  22. Babit1967
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Can actually foresee my 2 fts for gw12 already

    Sterling to Salah

    And either Hamez to Jota
    Or Podence to Bissouma (both fodder)

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

      You are a seer?

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

    Its a long wait till monday Vardy(c) for getting some points hopefully...

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

      It is indeed.

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

    How do i get Salah for his good run after Wolves?
    Have a midfield of Bruno, KdB, Grealish, Jota and Bowen with 2.5 ITB.
    Attack is DCL, Vardy, Bamford

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

      Vardy > Wilson, Bowen > Salah?
      Antonio could also be an option

      1. white heart pain
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        +1

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

      I have almost the same team. Going to lose Vardy for Salah after Sheffield game and switch to a 3-5-2.

      Will then upgrade Grealish to Son from GW16. Well that's the plan anyway...

  25. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Time to ditch DCL? No Digne for 2-3 months

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I’m giving him the Burnley game then probably selling

    2. white heart pain
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I am thinking about wilson

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

      Tough call but nothing lasts forever.

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

      There will be nice fixtures swing in favour of Wilson before GW12

    5. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nah, Ancelotti will find a solution. Richarlison and Rodriguez are still quality players - he will get chances to score.

      Had him marked down as a season keeper in pre-season, and still feel that way, even without Digne.

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

        Maybe so but Wilson’s next 4 are golden and gives us ITB

  26. CONNERS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    In conclusion, just get KDB. The rest aren't worth the headache.

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

      Yep

    2. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Just the feeling that I need 2 of them for next 2 home games

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Might get Sterling in for the Fulham game

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

        Pep seems to like him more in away matches and he delivers more away...

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I am going Mahrez look at his ownership & Peps comments.

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

      Pep came out with similarly glowing comments about Cancelo a couple of weeks ago.

  27. white heart pain
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    GTG for GW10
    0.0 bank

    Martinez
    Chillwell Coufal Kilmann
    Salah Bruno KDB Foden
    Kane DCL Bamford

    Nyland* Burke Mitchel* Douglas*

    A) roll transfer
    (Do DCL>Wilson, Foden>jota next week)
    B) mitchell>N.Williams
    (so I don’t play kilman V LIV)

    1. white heart pain
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thinking more roll

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

    Interesting how it will go with today’s games and GW11.

    Could do DCL Sterling to Wilson Salah for free or even Son Sterling Vardy to KDB Salah Wilson -4 before GW12.

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

      Keep Sterling

  29. CONNERS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Will wait to see if Cancelo starts the Fulham game. If not he's gone for Dallas in GW12.

    Might even make the switch regardless as Dallas looking a steal at 4.5.

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

      Dallas in midfield is looking tasty from GW12

  30. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any credibility to the Bruno out rumours? Probably some rando on twitter again - hopefully meaningless

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

      Depends on who's saying it and the sources - which you haven't provided - but sounds like the usual trolling

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

      Hope not. I'm already down to 10 and only have Bruno & Chilwell playing today.