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Chilwell and James injury updates as Chelsea and Mount thrive at set plays

Chelsea 3-0 West Ham United

  • Goals: Thiago Silva (£5.5m), Tammy Abraham (£7.2m) x2
  • Assists: Mason Mount (£6.9m), Timo Werner (£9.3m), Christian Pulisic (£8.2m)
  • Bonus: Abraham x3, Thiago x2, Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.6m) x1

Frank Lampard is hopeful that first-choice full-backs Ben Chilwell (£6.2m) and Reece James (£5.3m) aren’t seriously injured but did express doubts that the former would be fit to face Arsenal on Boxing Day.

Chilwell didn’t even last 10 minutes of Chelsea’s win over West Ham United on Monday, failing to recover from a twisted ankle and limping from the field of play.

James wasn’t involved in the matchday squad, meanwhile, with reports surfacing over the weekend that the youngster was suffering from a knee complaint.

Facing the media after the game, Lampard said first of Chilwell:

I’d expect he’d be doubtful for Arsenal. He turned his ankle, he tried to carry on and it was too painful. We’ll have to have a scan tomorrow, first thing, and try and see how bad the injury is.

We hope both their injuries are not that bad and they’ll be in and around those two games over Christmas, which is such a tight turnaround, so we’ll see. But I was pleased with the way the two lads played today.

HAIL CESAR

The “two lads” that Lampard referred to were Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.6m) and Emerson Palmieri (£4.7m), who were brought in from the cold to deputise at full-back.

Unsurprisingly not offering the same threat as James and Chilwell going forward, the pair were solid at the back as West Ham were limited to just six legitimate attempts on goal (the match officials ruling out two of the Hammers’ strikes) and not one effort on target.

Edouard Mendy (£5.2m) has gained a lot of praise for his influence on the Blues’ backline but in reality, he hasn’t really been tested too much, only registering FPL save points in two of his ten appearances.

A greater debt is arguably owed to the transformative leadership qualities of Thiago Silva (£5.5m), with Kurt Zouma (£5.8m) and James looking all the better for having an experienced head alongside them this season.

The veteran Brazilian was singled out by his head coach after the game:

The defence were great. Thiago Silva was the leader but Azpilicueta came in and did brilliantly. As full-backs, you have to defend your zone when they’re crossing the ball again and again. They’re very good at set-pieces so it’s something that we’ve worked on a lot in training and personnel like Thiago clearly help a lot. 

Some of our defending of the box this season has been really good and consistent and that has to stay, particularly against opponents like we had tonight.

MOUNT JOY

It was Thiago who opened the scoring at Stamford Bridge, with the former PSG stopper rising high to nod home a Mason Mount (£6.9m) corner.

That was the ninth goal that Chelsea defenders have scored this season, which is unsurprisingly a league-high.

The Blues are also top for goals from set plays (nine) in 2020/21.

Assuming control of dead-ball duties since his return to the starting XI in Gameweek 7, Mount – who has taken 34 of the Blues’ last 42 corners – is prospering alongside those defenders.

This was his fourth assist in the last eight Gameweeks, a period of games in which he hasn’t missed a single minute of football.

WERNER BOTHERS

Tammy Abraham (£7.2m) made the most of his first start in four, hitting a brace and collecting maximum bonus points.

Both goals were poachers’ strikes, with the England forward finishing up after unconvincing efforts from Timo Werner (£9.3m) and Christian Pulisic (£8.2m).

It was the sixth match without a goal for Werner, who wasted another two big chances here – his first effort was saved after he was played clean through by Pulisic, while his second rattled the visitors’ crossbar late on.

Even his assist came courtesy of a scuffed shot and there is little incentive to acquire or retain his services in FPL at present, with a long-overdue rest surely coming in either Gameweek 15 or 16 given the quick turnaround time and the fact that Hakim Ziyech (£8.1m) and Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.7m) are back in training.

Lampard said of his misfiring German:

I’m not worried. Every striker will want to be scoring goals, it’s what they ultimately get judged on and that’s why Timo was a great acquisition for us because of the level of goals he’s scored in the last few years. 

He’s a player in a new league and we have to give him time to settle but he’s getting into positions regularly, he’s scaring teams and giving them a problem. It’s not quite going in for him at the moment but as soon as that changes then we’ll see goals from Timo Werner for sure.

TAKING THE MICHAIL

Antonio returns for West Ham as Hourihane replaces Barkley in Villa midfield

A 3-0 defeat was probably an unfair reflection on West Ham, given the balance of the game.

It’s hard to escape the fact that the Hammers sorely miss Michail Antonio (£6.2m), however, with the static Sebastien Haller (£6.1m) seemingly capable of little other than 35-yard screamers.

David Moyes’ post-match update didn’t really get us any closer to finding out when Antonio will return, with the West Ham head coach’s comments not sounding overly optimistic:

Well I hope we get Micky back, soon. If we don’t then we need to think about what else we are going to do, how we are going to do it because I think we just need alternatives or options, we are a bit limited with that.

If not, we need to start looking within my own group to see if I can find another Marko Arnautovic or Micky Antonio, I think that’s what I am going to try and do.

Easier tests await for West Ham, of course, starting with Brighton at home this weekend.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Mendy; Azpilicueta, Zouma, Silva, Chilwell (Emerson 10); Kante, Jorginho (Kovacic 67), Moun; Werner, Abraham, Pulisic (Havertz 84).

West Ham United XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Coufal, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek; Bowen (Fredericks 90), Noble, Fornals (Benrahma 67); Haller.

Lessons learned from FPL Gameweek 14

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  1. Wicked Weapon
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I can see most people are considering FH for GW 18 or 19. What's the primary strategy behind both options ?

    I personally feel I will have to FH in 18 as I can only field 7 players based on how my team is shaped up currently.

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Main reason is I’m building team towards 19 so then can FH in 18. This looks like being biggest dgw so good chance to attack it

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

      They just want to field 11 players in BGW or 11 DGW players in DGW without compromising weeks around them.

    3. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      8 will be totally fine for GW 18

    4. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      7 players in GW18 is not bad at all. Maybe bring one or two more and you have got yourself a perfectly decent team for that week.

      People who are free hitting will have Kane/Son, DCL, Spurs & City DFer and a few punts like Neto/Podence or maybe J-Rod. That's it! My guess is with 7 players you already have many of those.

      No need to waste your FH on that week. Attack the DGW with your FH instead

      1. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Some people like me have only 3 players for GW18 so really have no choice but to use the FH.

        1. Tango74
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Also I may get more games in GW19

          I’m in the FH 18 Building for 19

          Build for 26 , WC 28

    5. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Prefer the players from teams with a dgw19 long term

      1. Tango74
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        No matter what we all do , if it goes bad you blame yourself saying why u used with wrong chip lol

    6. Hangman Page
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't free hit if I had seven players (and 3-4 more transfers) ahead of GW18.

      You could field just 7 in GW18 and free hit in 19 to field, in effect, 22.

  2. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Will try again!

    What do you reckon from gw16 onwards and for BB in 19 (FH in 18)

    A taa and robbo (add cheap striker for double - maybe Rodrigo or Antonio if fit)
    B Vardy and cheaper defenders (probably Dallas and kwp/vestergaard to go with coufal)

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

      I'm leaning towards A

      1. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I'd actually go B.

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Cheers

      2. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for the reply! Much appreciated. Think I’m leaning that way as well. Let’s hope Antonio is fit

    2. Sean
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Both are viable options, do A and take adams if you're want to be more risky, B is safer

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, got Adams and Bamford already so slim pickings in 6m price point

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

          Ah i'd probably go B then tbh, I also want Antonio but he's a disaster waiting to happen so not worth the risk

          1. Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Thanks

    3. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A. Vardy is average at best and certainly won’t justify his price from this point hence forth

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

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

        He’s the golden boot winner and having a great season?

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

      A with Adams if you don't have him?

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, got Adams and Bamford so would be to go alongside those. Antonio would be perfect but risky with his injury history

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

      B. Vardy a great option.

    6. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I like A mate

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks guys

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

      Prefer B

    8. Squib
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B but I am doing poorly this year so you may want to follow the opposite of my gut instinct/advice

    9. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Have the exact same issue myself. It's either DCL, Trent or Cancelo (Ayling for the double), Vardy. Leaning towards getting Vardy, he's actually a TC option imo.

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

        I like A, but with 1 of TAA/Robertson especially if you own Salah.

        Having two 7m defenders is a lot of cash.

  3. Jersey Boy
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Trent or Robbo?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Robbo for me

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

        Why Robbo over Trent?
        Will Trent be rested more?
        Is Trent playing differently this season?
        Is Robbo playing differently this season?
        Over time won't they revert to norm where assists are similar but TAA gets more goals?

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          People generally see past points as indicative for future points.. TAA the far superior prospect for me.

          1. Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Talking nonsense again. Ive been playing this game way longer than you and with a massively superior history so don’t presume that’s my reasoning.

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

              He generally assumes everything other than his opinion is wrong. Don't mind him.

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

          TAA was only outscoring Robbo a little bit in past seasons because of full monoply over setpieces. Robbo takes indirect freekicks and corners more so now even a little more than Trent since post restart last season. and he was already better from open play. Trent only has direct freekicks.

        3. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Robbo looks more on form to me. Any game I’ve watched his delivery has been great and always look threatening. Taa still great option but feel you’re more replying on goals, which he’s capable of getting, but just feel robbo shades it. I’ll probably get both

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

            Thanks for your insights 🙂

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

      Robbo

  4. AC Yew
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Is matip nailed for next fixture. Looking for one week punt and cant stretch to Robbo/TAA

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes think he’ll be playing until he next gets injured

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Great thanks!

    2. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      He is nailed yes.
      There are no other options for now.

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah thats my thought process thanks

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

      Think so

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks!

  5. Tinfoil Deathstar
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed so re-posting. 2 FT's this week and 0.1 ITB. DGW19 firmly on my mind (DGW players denoted by *), but got a crunch clash in my head to head league. And I must prevail!

    Martinez
    Dias - Stones - James*
    KDB (vc) - Bruno* - Son - Salah*
    DCL - Adams* - Bamford*

    Subs: Forster; Ayling*, Lamptey, Burke

    What are best options:

    A) James + Lamptey -> Matip + Coufal
    B) Lamptey + Ayling -> Coufal + Taylor
    C) Something else

    Thoughts/comments would be much appreciated!

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

      Just James to Coufal for now

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

        Thanks

    2. Kuzser
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A for dgw

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

        Cheers. Bit worried about Matip's fitness and whether he'll hold up over festive period, but might be the option I end up going for. At least he'd be a decent place-holder to getting James back in at some point.

  6. kime67
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Id like Robertson but it would f*** up the team strategy again. It would mean a massive downgrade somewhere else wich i dont wanna do. I think there could be value in cresswell or cancelo, thoughts on this?

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

      Agreed I don't want massively alter my pricing structure and spread funds out too much and not be able to jump back onto some premium assets.
      I already plan to shift some funds from midfield to attack for the DWG bench boost. (Brewster > Adams). Don't also want to send money to the defense when I have decent DWG defenders already. Can't have everyone

  7. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed on previous pages...

    Had 2FT's this week, already done James > Dier..

    Should i be looking at changing Burke to a playing midfielder?

    Would have a budget of 4.8m, is it worth spending a FT on a bencher? Looking at possibly BB'ing soon hence thinking about making a change..

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

      dont do it now, you can always upgrade close to BB week plus 4.8 wouldnt provide any spectacular picks

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I replied to you last page which you ignored

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

        Ah sorry mate, I didn't see it!! Apologies, let me go back and have a look!

  8. JP\'s
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Zaha + Vardy -> Son and DCL?

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

      Nope, not this week

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

      Yep!

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

    Anyone just gonna keep Chillwell?

    DGW soon.

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

      Soon as in? still 3-4 weeks left?

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

        Yeah but if he’s out 1 game he’s staying

        Will be hard to get him back!

  10. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I guess now is a good time to cash in on Chilwell and get James in for DGW19 when he should be available for around 5.2-5.1m.

    Looks unlikely they will be risked to start more than 1 gamee between GW15-17 (7 days).

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yep they both probably worth getting rid of for the moment.

      The real winners are Zouma owners

  11. Davekitson
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed:

    Had a very solid week with 97. 2 FT but what do I do with this lot? Would like a liverpool defender but where - if anywhere - is there cash to be saved?

    Johnstone - Nyland

    Cancelo - C. Taylor - KWP - Dallas - Mitchell

    Salah - Fernandes - Sterling - Son - Grealish

    Bamford - DCL - Brewster

    Had considered Grealish + Taylor --> Bowen + Matip prepping for DGW 19 but then Grealish had a great game v WBA.

    Possibly downgrade Sterling and upgrade Mitchell to TAA? But then I'd be benching one of KWP (Ful A) or Dallas (Burn H). Could get rid of Johnstone but surely Big Sam brings clean sheets + save points

  12. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Tough gig on here today. Spend 30mins answering loads of questions, ask one myself and get nothing back...post it again and still nothing! Lol

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

      GW19 is so far away that my brain hurts thinking about it, sorry for now answering 😛

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

        *not

    2. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      half the people on here only ever ask questions, it'd be good if there was some kind of way of seeing it.

      i.e. this person never answers questions, so don't answer theirs!

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        We could +1 posters on here - might be a good way of doing it

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

      Would be good to be in a WhatsApp group of like minded

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

      Answered on your post. You're always helpful around here Pat.

  13. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    How’s the team for next week lads? Ps it’s beautiful...

    Martinez
    TAA Dias Coufal
    Salah KDB Bruno Grealish
    DCL Bamford Watkins

    Forster Lamptey Bissouma Kilman

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

      very nice

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Looks great, what’s plan for 18/19?

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        FH 18, TC 19

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Nice. I’ve got quite a few dgwers for 19 already so looking at BB. Although Chilwell and James have been a spanner in that plan!

    3. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good yes.

  14. Kuzser
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Planning to navigate Gw18 with free transfers and then BB in gw19. Would appreciate your help with choosing the best option for BB?
    1) coufal - matip - souchek - decordova-reid (1 hit)
    2) balbuena- matip- podence- decordova-reid (no hits)
    3) balbuena- james- souchek- adams (1 hit)
    4) coufal- stones- souchek- adams (0 hits)

    Will have 8 players (incl. Brewster for gw18), but can make it 9 with both Dias and Stones for -4.
    Martinez
    Stones/Dias Dier
    Podence/Neto Kdb Son
    Dcl Brewster

  15. Bergkamps second touch
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone know when the presses are for next game week, if there even are any?

  16. reo19uk
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Has there been any suggestion of when the games that are still to be rearranged will be?

  17. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Who wrote this article. ‘Mendy hasn’t been tested much’... you cannot write that off for Chelsea’s clean sheet success as he has made the saves he has needed to and more importantly some high quality saves at that. Chelsea had the defensive numbers last season but weren’t a strong defence due to Kepa and an exceptionally low save percentage. The same can be said for Mat Ryan this season and hence the reason Potter has now resigned him to the bench. The seagulls automatically look more solid defensively.

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

      You not think he’s looked every so slightly dodgy recently?

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Mendy has cost them a couple of goals recently

  18. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    A. Chilwell to Diaz for a hit
    B. Play Zaha against Aston Villa

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

      Hi, just seen your post earlier about the game getting you down and have replied to it.

      My answer is B, wouldn’t take a hit for a defender unless you don’t have likely 3 starters.

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

      Well, it's B isn't it!

  19. Quan MisTaka
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What do you think of these moves to prepare for NOT using a FH on gw 18 and 19

    Grealish > Son GW16
    Bruno + DCL > Neto + Kane (-4) GW17 (rough i know)

    Able to field 8 players for GW18

    Neto > Leeds Mid GW19

    Able to field 7 DGW players?

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

      Do you have City cover? As long as you’ve got at least a few that are likely to score good points 8 players should be fine

      1. Quan MisTaka
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        GW18 will field

        Martinez
        Cancelo
        Lamptey
        KDB
        Son
        Neto
        Kane
        Brewster

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

          That looks pretty good to go. Good luck!

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

      I like it. Fh chip is most valuable of the lot. What’s your complete teams?

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

    Team set for crimbo- got a busy few days ahead lol

    Martinez
    Robbo, Dallas, Taylor
    Kdb, salah, son, Bruno, Soucek
    DCL, bamford

    Forster, Chilwell, Lewis, Brewster

    Got a 0.1m grace on Chilwell so happy to wait for news

    1. Quan MisTaka
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Fingers crossed no one gets benched!!!

  21. karsworde
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Hello lads!

    Here are my troops for GW 15:

    McCarthy (ful)
    Robertson (WBA), Coufal (BHA), Alioski (BUR),[Justin Mitchell]
    Salah (WBA), KDB (NEW), Grealish (CRY), Raphinha (BUR), [Reed]
    Kane (wol), Watkins, (CRY), Jesus (NEW)

    I've got 2FT and 0.3 ITB
    Got my first Wildcard available which I'll play before the start of GW 16

    What moves according to you'll would be the best for GW 15?

    A) Jesus -> Firmino, Alioski -> Best 4.7M defender Available
    B) Jesus -> Bamford, Alioski -> TAA
    C) Other

    Appreciate your thoughts, fam!

  22. Squib
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    How likely is Stones keeping his place over next couple?

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

      Don't ask.

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

        ?

    2. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Well, I own him.
      He started 4 games in the last period and got 4 Clean sheets
      I think he will get a rest tonight and will start vs Newcastle

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

        If he starts tonight then alarm bells?
        Does he only have Ake as a threat to his place?

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

          Looks like it.

        2. _Gunner
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Laporte and Ake yes.
          I think Laporte will start tonight, but don't know who will be beside him.

          Fernandinho, Laporte, Ake, Stones and Dias can all play CBs

  23. YuvalFPL
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Is it worth restructuring your team to bring in Robertson?

    I'd be losing either Kane or KDB. Real tough one.

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

      I wouldn't be losing either of those for Robbo.

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

        Although another bland show from City and blank from KDB v Newcastle and in cup then losing Kev might not seem a bad idea.

    2. Squib
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I'd say no

  24. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this DGW19 BB team?

    Meslier Johnstone
    Matip James Dallas Balbuena Taylor
    Salah KDB Fernandes Son Soucek
    Bamford Antonio Adams

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Looks great. I’m considering losing kdb and getting robbo and taa at the back

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Ahh yeh good shout!

        Robertson + Rashford perhaps to replace Matip + KDB

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

      I'd like to see at least one premium defender and forward.

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        No easy way of getting a premium forward. Out of interest, who are you referring to? Kane? Vardy? Martial?

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Vardy would be great as well. I’m weighing up Vardy and cheap defenders or Antonio/Rodrigo with taa and robbo

  25. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Best transfer;

    A) Chillwell > Robertson

    B) James > Coufal

    Thanks.

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

      A

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

      A

  26. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Would you lose Vardy to get Sterling? Otherwise no City.

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

      Nope, I wouldnt

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

      I’d be doing the opposite if I hadn’t already sold Sterling - he’s just not living up to his price this season

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

    Hello guys. Any ideas what to do here?

    Meslier
    PvA, Dias, KWP
    Grealish, Fernandes, Salah, KDB
    DCL, Bamford, Watkins

    Subs --- Bissouma, Chillwell, Bernardo --- 2 FT, 1.1 ITB

    A) PvA and Chillwell -> Coufal and Robertson
    B) Only one of the moves above and save other FT
    C) Something else, what?

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

    Really the Kane case is quite weird. He's over-performing his xStats but watching the last games, I still have the feeling he's due big hauls in the next games isn't he?

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

      Personally prefer son to him

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

      Well it is xmas

    3. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I have Kane, and will keep for next few weeks, but if I had the choice I'd take Son and the cash.

      they are horrible to watch, you are relying on them taking the 1 or 2 chances they get (which they have been up until recently, but it's not sustainable imo).

      Also not getting penalties because they spend so little time in opposition's box.

  29. karsworde
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Who'd you rather have for GW 15?

    A) Firmino, 4.7 Def
    B) Bamford, TAA

    Already got Robbo

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

      Bam Taa

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

        Thanks Holmes

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

      B

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

        Thanks Deulo

    3. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      That’s not even a contest. B

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

        Appreciate it Irbox

  30. Make Arrows Green Again
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone know the LMS cut-off? Think I just missed out with 58. Chee.

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      rs

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thank you :thumbsup!