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The emerging FPL trends concerning Calvert-Lewin, Vardy and Fernandes

Seven-time top 10k finisher Zophar delves into our Premium Members Area to assess three well-owned FPL assets and reveals his Gameweek 11 team.


As I recoil from the sight of three Aston Villa players in my team who are suddenly without a fixture in Gameweek 11, I figured I would share some observations on some trends I have noticed over the past few weeks. 

Calvert-Lewin’s decline

The arguments for and against using a Wildcard in FPL Gameweek 3 1
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  1. upforgrabs
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling -> KDB (c)
    Vardy -> Jesus -4

    Vardy transfer needed to fund KDB.

    Yay or nay?

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

      Nay

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

      Couldn't you downgrade someone else?

    3. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Like to Sterling switch, not keen on losing Vardy for a -4 though. Probably a no from me.

  2. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Martinez
    Coufal Lamptey Dias Chilwell
    KDB Ziyech Jota
    DCL Kane Vardy
    (Steer Mitchell Burke Grealish)

    a) Martinez > Mendy
    b) Roll FT and play with 10

    1. upforgrabs
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      a

    2. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I think you will need 2 ft next gw to get in Salah so save imo.

    3. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      b

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

    Sunderland 'Til I Die documentary is really good.So emotional.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      It was that.

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Thought it was all right. I like to see behind-the-scenes and the relegation scrap gave it an edge. Second series is even more laboured than the first, though. Doesn't have much to say. I still watched it through to the end for some reason.

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

      Documenting a relegation season is pretty rough though.

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

        Spoiler alert!

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

    Which one to start:

    a) Lamptey (Sou)
    b) Bowen (Man utd)

    1. upforgrabs
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      a

    2. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

    3. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Got both and I'm prioritising A. Though both will end up playing without Villa players for me.

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

    So Robo won’t play this week?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Why wouldn’t he?

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      why wouldn't he

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

      Thought he is injured? Sorry if I’m wrong!

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

        He'll be fit.

  6. gospodinedin
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Advice please.
    GK Guaita (Martin)
    DEF Coufal, Zouma, Konsa (Mitchell, Lamptey)
    MID Son, Jota, Grealish, Fernandes (Oriol)
    FWD Kane, Calvert, Vardy
    No transfers, 0.3 in the bank.
    What to do with Villa players (Grealish and Konsa)?
    Kane is a doubt too.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      You're in a better position than most. Lie back and enjoy Oriol haul.

      1. gospodinedin
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Glad you can see a positive side of this.
        So -4 points is a no go.

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          You have a keeper and 10 likely outfielders.
          Unless you want to get out Bruno, Kane or Son not much you can and nothing I can see that you can do with just that 0.3.
          If it were 0.4 even you could Soucek for Oriol or a cheap playing defender for Mitchell.

          1. gospodinedin
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            You're right. It would be -8 if I want to change anything significant and that's too much.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I’m almost certain Kane will play.

      1. gospodinedin
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I hope so. I don't think he would miss a chance to mess Arsenal up.

  7. GreennRed
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    https://twitter.com/i/status/1334847421545779200

    David Conolly's assessment of James Rodriguez. Nice but paints him more of a Modric-type assist assister than a De Bruyne FPL points factory. Ironic that Modric is still with Real.

    1. dogtanion
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I don't agree with David Connolly

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        You think he'll be FPL gold?

        1. dogtanion
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Was really impressed last week v Leeds.. goals and assists potential.. probably not going to be in many teams as Grealish and Jota are taking up those price range slots though

          1. GreennRed
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            I'll keep an eye if Ziyech blanks again. I'd rather Ozil-type than Modric assist assister.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Sold him last week because he’s playing too deep and Everton can’t sustain attacks. Simply too many good options in midfield.

      I’d go Richarlison over Hames at the price as he’s on pens.

  8. antis0cial
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    a) Kane & Barkley to Jesus & Jota (-4)
    b) Barkley to Raphinha/Neto/Pode

    Peacock-Farrell
    Zouma Lamptey Ayling Coufal
    Salah KDB Bruno
    Kane DCL Brewster

    Martinez* Mitchell Grealish* Barkley*

    1. HNI
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I would probably do Kane to Bamford and Barkley to Son

  9. ElChapo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    McCarthy
    Chilwell - Lamptey - Cancelo
    De Bruyne - Bruno - Zaha - Jota
    Werner - Richarlison - Bamford

    Forster - Mitchell - Grealish - Targett

    Basically need one of Mitchell or Cancelo to play, which both seem unlikely, especially mitchell.

    1 FT.
    Cancelo > RJames
    Next week, KDB > Salah.

    All good?

    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Good moves if happy to lose KDB for good run of fixtures

    2. Bram
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Gives you a captaincy issue gw13 when most will have KDB(c) v WBA.

      1. ElChapo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        GW 13, Bruno > KDB

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

          In that case surely next week Bruno to Salah instead of KDB - saves a transfer overall, doesn't lose gained value and prefer KDB to Bruno for the Manc derby anyway.

          1. ElChapo
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            makes sense, if Werner blanks again i could downgrade him and potentially go for all 3.

            Cracking FPL record by the way mate.

  10. JollyGoodYellows
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Which -4 would you take for this week (I plan to WC next week)? B would mean playing Holding and Bissouma.

    A) JRod + Konsa > Mahrez + Lamptey
    B) Kane + JRod > KDB + Bamford

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

      B to captain KDB I guess although a hit to lose Kane from the NLD in which he has 10 in 11 feels iffy.

  11. Fernandito
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    A Son & Rashford
    B KDB & Jota (-4)

    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

      B

  12. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Current team : 1.3ITB 1FT
    Martinez
    Robbo, Chillwell, Lamptey (Coufal, Mitchell)
    KDB(c), Bruno, Bissouma, Zaha (Grealish)
    Vardy, DCL, Bamford

    G2g? Or anything worth a transfer
    Was planning to save to fund zaha to Salah (c) and Vardy to a budget forward?

    1. JollyGoodYellows
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good. Definitely save to get Salah. Could you help me above?

  13. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Folks, unfortunately to get KDB in I have to get one of these strikers and start them.

    Which one?

    Brewster
    Connolly

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Connolly. But neither gonna do a lot. An extra defender starting or switcheroo to 4.5m ish mid and other striker for a hit?

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I’ve gone Brewster but not exactly confident.

  14. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What changes would you make to this team

    Areola

    Lamptey Chilwell Keane

    Lookman Jota Son Ziyech

    Kane DCL Vardy

    Martinez Semedo Dallas Grealish

    1 FT 0 ITB No WC FH available

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. HNI
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I would save as next week u can do kane to.bamford and lookman to salah. Can advice me below.mate?

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

      Areola, Keane, a better midfield, too much upfront.
      This GW, maybe hope for the best as Manchester Derby is next GW so you might survive no Bruno/KDB.

  15. Mo Mane No Problems
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Would you start:

    A) Brewster
    B) Bissouma

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

      Bissouma

  16. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What about rashford?

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

    Not comfortable owning Cancelo.. Obvious move would be to James, but considering Zouma aswell for goal threat and probably a little more nailed?

    Already own Chilwell from Chelsea, and cant go further than 5.5

    1. Max City
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I'd go for James

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

    A) Son to Salah (-4)
    B) Rashford to Salah (-4)
    C) Save

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

      I'm losing Rashford here.

      How's your team looking now?

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

        Still roughly the same as yours. Didn't do the Sterling move but did do the Cancello one because it looked the good move. Thinking of biting the bullet and going a week early on the Salah move. Potentially doing DCL to Bamford GW12 and Son to Bruno GW13

      2. HNI
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Hey Camzy can share inputs below mate?

    2. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

      B surely since doubt (and even if there were no doubts)

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

      B if Ole doesnt hint at playing else save

    5. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

  19. HNI
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Guys which of these should I do, please help:
    1) Save FT play Soucek and no playing GK but have cash for direct kdb to salah next gw
    2) Do Mitchell to Walker Peters and bench Soucek
    3) Do 4mnGK to Mccarthy
    Currently on 1 as if I go 2/3, only way I can get Salah vs Fulham is from Son by using funds from Vardy to Bamford.
    Basicallly the options will decide whether I go with Mcity or Spurs player

    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      1 then maybe Son Vardy to Salah Bamford for free

      1. HNI
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Did cross my mind...I will see if that 0.6mn saved can help.me.do 4.5mn to watkins in future

    2. Max City
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      3

      1. Max City
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I wouldn't mind to do Son+Vardy >> Salah+Bamford

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

      Need the full team to decide what is the best move. It depends if you can get Salah basically.

      1. HNI
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        If I save Ft, i can get salah for kdb straight next gw. If I bring Walker Peters/Mcarthy, I will need to do Son + Vardy to Salah + Bamford -4.

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

          I would save, good plan for next week

      2. HNI
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Martinez/Peacock
        Robertson Chilwell Lamptey Justin Mitchell
        Kdb Bruno Son Grealish*
        Dcl Vardy 4.4mn fwd

        1. HNI
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          0.6mn in bank

  20. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Which one?

    A) Rashford & DCL
    B) De Bruyne, Adams & -4

  21. FPL_Hazards
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    So what are you guys all planning?

    A) no hit
    B) 4 pts hit
    C) 8 pts hit
    D) wildcard / free hit

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A. one or two FTs

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

      No hit no transfer. I’m satisfied with what I’ve got

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A. Using my 1FT which means a hit for Salah next week. Only option I have to get 11 out hopefully

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

      D

    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

    6. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A), begrudgingly

    7. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B. Considering C.

    8. Max City
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A and field 10 players

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

      C

    10. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Could save a FT

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

    Keep 1 of
    1. Kane
    2. Vardy

    Get 1 of
    A) Adams
    B) Bamford

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      1b but I’m unsure on it this week

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

        Will be to get kdb in for A hit, have no city... can I survivr without kdb c with Vardy, Kane, Dcl, Salah, Bruno, Zaha, Bissouma?

        1. HNI
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I think you can survive kdb c vs fulham considering how well fulham.played vs Lei and Mcity struggled midweek...Captain Vardy vs hapless Sheffield. Can advice above mate?

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

            Cheers, mate!

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

            Think I’ll c Salah with no KDB

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      1B but wait until tomorrow morning in case Kane injury not as good as today.

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

        Thanks!

    3. HNI
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I like Bamford long term. Huge chances evrry matchel

  23. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling to Salah (C) on the FT ?

    high variance insn't it? could be gold or backfire heavily I guess?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Next week.

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

        This

  24. Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Roy confirmed- Zaha is ready!

  25. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of Brewster starting?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      He has to start when fit, surely? He’s their record signing.

      1. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Should I bring in Reece James and play 4 at the back or start Brewster?

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Definitely get Reece James but not for a hit if you can play Brewster.

          1. JONALDINHO
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Brought in James do I play Brewster or Masuaku

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

        hasnt started last 2 and been fit

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Not entirely true. He’s been struggling with an injury.

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

      Yes

  26. Thomas Jerome Newton
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Have at the back:
    Mings, Cancelo, Chilwell, Taylor, Mitchell.
    Have 1.2m to spend not sure what to do.
    Thinking:
    A) Mings to Walker;
    B) Mitchell to James;
    C) anything else?

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

      B

  27. BEEZUS
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    A) Grealish to Mahrez (bought Grealish 7.4m so not too much value)

    B) Kane, Reed to KdB, Brewster for -4

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

      B

  28. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone sold Bruno this week other than me? 🙂

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

      No, Think ve’s A season keeper

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah plan to get him back after CL fixtures.

    2. HNI
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I rather have him over kdb/son long term. Can advice me above mate?

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

      I did reluctantly (for KDB early catching the price rise).

      Bit worried though and have since been slapped for it by the FPL gods with triple Villa (+Cancelo & Mitchell).

      Was him or, now flagged, Kane.

  29. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Repost soz

    Would you take this silly hit (-4) to accomodate Mahrez and KDB:

    Sterling, DCL, Grealish-->KDB, Mahrez,Bamford(or Che Adams)

    Martinez,4.0
    Justin,Coufal,Chilwell,Mitchell,KWP
    Bruno,Jota,Grealish,Sterling,Bissouma
    Vardy,Werner,DCL

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      You know the risks selling Sterling 🙂

      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I know right

      2. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Risk of missing out on 0 and 1 pointers ?

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No.

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

      Would be brave to sell Sterling if you have him. Might be the game he needs to find form. Think the front 3 will be:
      Mahrez - Jesus - Sterling

      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yea but do I captain him

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

    How to get in Salah next week is giving me a headache

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Lose Bruno.