Scout Network

How the Scout Network are handling upcoming FPL Blank and Double Gameweeks

Just before the Gameweek 14 deadline, the news broke about Blank Gameweek 18 and double Gameweek 19.

This news means that Fantasy Premier League managers around the world suddenly start looking further ahead with the transfers and start to plan a chip strategy that will, they hope, bring the most points returns.

We talked to the Scout Network to see how they are managing the extraordinary Gameweeks after the festive period.

Ted Talks FPL

The Complete Guide to FPL Gameweek 9

I have already used my first Wildcard and my current team is only a few transfers away from a decent Double Gameweek 19 side. Therefore my plan is to Free Hit in Blank Gameweek 18, bringing in the likes of Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Callum Wilson, Kevin De Bruyne, Heung-Min Son and Wilfred Zaha just for one week, reverting back to my permanent squad for double Gameweek 19.

By that time, I will have 15 playing players (12 of which have a double Gameweek) without taking any hits, making it an ideal time to activate the Bench Boost chip. The team will most likely consist of Emiliano Martinez and Alex McCarthy in goal, Vladimir Coufal, Ben Chilwell, Victor Lindelof, Stuart Dallas and Reece James (if fit) in defence, Mohammad Salah (who will be my captain), Bruno Fernandes, Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Jarrod Bowen in midfield, with Patrick Bamford, Che Adams and Michail Antonio up front.

Ted Talks FPL

FF Titans

Calvert-Lewin offsets longest goalless streak with another Fantasy assist

Many FPL managers would be considering the use of several chips across Gameweeks 18 and 19 to maximise the advantage. We, however, believe in caution. There are three reasons behind our pragmatism – firstly, blank Gameweek 18 actually offers few genuine high-scoring options, in our opinion. We think FPL Managers should be fine with seven players who are players who will be playing so probably not worth using any chip here. 

Secondly, there will be 19 more Gameweeks after Double Gameweek 19, any over-utilisation of chips here will hamper your flexibility as the season enters its crucial stages around March and April. 

Thirdly, there will likely be other Double Gameweeks later in the season – although these will likely be smaller than the one in January. There are three games are yet to be rescheduled and both the FA Cup and the League Cup competitions will no doubt cause more fixtures to be reshuffled. Saving the Wildcard and Bench Boost for those double Gameweeks to come appears to be a safe option here.

We would advise on only using the Free Hit on double Gameweek 19. This offers more flexibility for you to plan your squad up to double Gameweek 19. If you plan to use the Bench Boost on double Gameweek 19 without the Wildcard on Gameweek 17 or Gameweek 18, you will need a lot of free transfers or even hits to build a team of 15 playing players. This may lead to sacrificing Manchester City players like Kevin De Bruyne (who plays Newcastle and Brighton at home on Gameweek 15 and Gameweek 18) or Everton players like Dominic Calvert-Lewin (who plays Sheffield United on Gameweek 15).

Double Gameweek 19 is still three weeks away but given current form, there is a need to target this trio with the Free Hit
1) Mohamed Salah (who has home games against Man Utd and Burnley) – the Egyptian cannot stop scoring, having found the net five times in the last four games. 
2) Bruno Fernandes (away games to Liverpool and Fulham) – the Portuguese is hardy, durable and consistent. He is first on Manchester United’s team sheet and is the architect of every meaningful United attack
3) Tomas Soucek (home games to Burnley and West Brom) – on paper the Hammers have the best fixtures and Soucek is the perfect enabler for other Premiums.

FF Titans

FPL Poet

How I plan to deal with FPL fixture swing in Gameweek 10

At this moment, I have seven players who will play in Gameweek 18, so my plan is to avoid using my Free Hit chip that week. Over the next four weeks I will try to make a squad that will have eleven starters (or at least ten) in Gameweek 18. My current plan is to play the Free Hit in Gameweek 19 so that I can have as many double Gameweek players as possible. 

By using this strategy this will keep my Wildcard and Bench Boost intact, which I plan to use later in the campaign when we will likely get another double Gameweek. I also have the Triple Captain chip intact, however I am someone who prefers playing the Triple Captain chip as late as possible. 

I think keeping the chips intact gives one better control over the last leg of the campaign.  However, taking a Wildcard in Gameweek 17 with an eye on Gameweek 18 and 19 and playing the Free Hit in the latter is also a good idea.

FPL Poet

FPL Family

The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice for FPL Gameweek 13

Double Gameweeks are a gift to FPL managers. The opportunity to over achieve is huge, especially if you deploy a chip in that week too. For me attacking the Double Gameweek is aggressively is key. Using a chip like the Triple Captain or the Bench Boost can grow the points scored by a Manager with greater potential to over achieve than the Free Hit chip can. Free Hit’s are perfect, in my view, for blank Gameweeks as they allow the most aggressive approach to that Gameweek.

My plan is to use my free transfers to build a team for double Gameweek 19. Using free transfers I can get to a Gameweek 19 team which I think combines the perfect numbers of double and single Gameweek players (there are some single Gameweekers who have fixtures which are too good to overlook) meaning that the Bench Boost or Triple Captain chips look like a great option. I’ll likely play my Bench Boost as I will have 15 players who all look good ahead of that week.

With this likely to be the biggest blank and double of the season I will also use my Free Hit in Gameweek 18 to get a full squad of players. This will allow me to use my Wildcard to deal with any later blanks and hold my Triple Captain for a later double Gameweek.

FPL Family – Sam

What’s happening in the Scout Network?

Scout Network: Thinking ahead to the blank and double Gameweek in 18 and 19

In January we will be launching our new Scout Network Podcast – Scout The Gameweek hosted by Sam from FPLFamily. Each week Sam will be joined by a member of the Scout Network, Scout Academy or from FFS International. Sam will kick off the new Podcast with Ted from Ted Talks FPL to look back on blank Gameweek 18 and ahead to double Gameweek 19.

Ted Talks FPL

Ted appeared on the Gameweek 14 Scoucast alongside with Joe and fellow member of the Scout Network Sam from FPL Family. Ted lived through the highs of Lindelof’s assist and the lows of a Fernandes blank live on air which made from great viewing. Ted also had the chance to show off a couple of pieces of content that he produces regularly on the Scoutcast, which received a great response from the Scoutcast viewers. Ted also continued with his regular content across the week, however it was even more crowded with the additional Gameweek in the schedule last week. Ted also released a blank & double Gameweek fixture chart, which is pinned on his twitter page, along with a video and many other infographics.

El Statto

It’s been a good week for El Statto’s website Jumpers for Goalposts which has seen a 35% increase in visitors in comparison to the previous week. This increase was largely driven by two articles from his ABC Transfer guide series. The first looked at the players who fit into our hauls and return categories based on their previous six weeks form. The second looked at the Gameweek 13 games and how these players performed and whether there are any stand out players you need to be considering for your transfer plans.

FPL Family

Last week it was Sam’s turn to pick a differential on the Scoutcast – Sam went on to pick Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino, who went on to register a brace and an assist straight away in Gameweek 14 – probably one of the best Scoutcast differential picks we have had. Lee also appeared on a late night FPL Show with Gianni last week, looking back at Gameweek 13 and ahead to Gameweek 14. This week you can catch Sam on the Official FPL Podcast as well as both halves of the FPL Family on the FPL Show on Christmas Eve.

FF Titans

The guys at FF Titan have been in the festive mood over the last week – writing about Christmas picks with an embedded quiz. They have also been talking about the “perfect” FPL gifts.

Sam FPLFamily <p>Fantasy Football Scout's General Manager. Half of the FPLFamily. Pundit on the FPL Pod, Fantasy Show and Sky Sports News&nbsp;</p> Follow them on Twitter

458 Comments Post a Comment
  1. World XI
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I still have my wildcard. Deadline to use it is 28th December. I can maximise DGW players and free hit Blank GW?

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      That’s my plan too.

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yip

    3. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not tempted to save FH? 18 fixtures are average.

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

    Will it be out of order to ask my family tomorrow (during Xmas lunch) what they think I should do in regards to BGW and DGW ?

    They all focused on insignificant things like cooking, presents and family time when I'm trying to solve the mystery and gain ground over my archenemies in my main ML.

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

      Casuals!

    2. Steve McCroskey
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No, you are well within your rights to do so. I would also recommend preparing a PowerPoint presentation that you can show them after Xmas dinner for maximum effect.

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

        Great idea !
        Already told kids that we watching last night's episode of FPL Blackbox instead of Home Alone this year.

    3. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Make sure to use Ben Kremlins spreadsheet. It will things clearer for them

  3. Merlinho
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Sam using bench boost on here and triple captain on the official FPL Podcast. How confusing!

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

      covering all the basis so she be right anyway 😉

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

    Which combination do you prefer?

    A) Dias, Lowton, Grealish + no FH in 18. Play with 7/8 players.

    B) Dier, Stones, Grealish + no FH in 18. Play with 7/8 players.

    C) Robbo, KWP, Raphinha + FH in GW18.

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

      B

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

        Cheers!

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      C

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

        Thanks!

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

    Need Chilwell replacement to play the next three and to finance Son> Grealish next week
    Building for DGW19
    Already have 3 Southampton & Cresswell
    Must be 4.9 or under

    A. Coufal
    B. Stones
    C. Dier (would mean taking a hit next week to afford Son > Grealish
    D: Dallas
    E: Lindelof

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

      A Burnley defender might be a good shout too. 16 & 17 are good fixtures defensively.

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

        Of those listed, I would go for Coufal.

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

          good point, am looking at Taylor as well, had forgotten to list

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Taylor

  6. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on the potentially rescheduled Utd fixture?

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

      This is what I am waiting for too. Decides my chip strategy for 18 & 19!

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

      What are the rumours?

      1. aleksaa2
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        There is a possibility that MUN vs BUR will be played in gw18.

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

          Thanks guys

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

      Not sure how moving the MUN v BUR fixture into GW18 would work especially when BUR already have double fixture in that GW.

      Are we now expecting a triple fixture for BUR in that GW?

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

        Burnley and Utd have a blank in 18 currently

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

          I had my wires crossed. Yes, you are right thanks

  7. Chelsea91
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Mendy
    Robbo,Dallas,Dier
    Salah(C),Zaha,Grealish,Raphinha,JWP
    Kane,Dcl

    Button Chilwell,Wilson,Douglas

    1FT , 2.3 M

    Good to go for GW 15?

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yip

      1. Chelsea91
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        thanks

  8. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Best Chilwell replacement?

    A. Stones
    B. Dias
    C. Cancelo

    1. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Dias

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

      Cancelo or dias if you don't need the money. Probably Cancelo

    3. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

    Best route here with 2FTs

    Martinez -- Forster
    Chilwell James Taylor -- Lamptey Douglas
    Bruno Kdb Salah Son -- Burke
    Watkins Dcl Bamford

    A: Chilwell + Douglas >> Coufal + Dier
    - gets me to 8 gw18 and 6 dgw19 players
    - use the remaining 3/4 transfers to field 9 in gw18 and TC19 with 8 doublers
    - Allows me to BB26 and FH29

    A: Chilwell + Douglas + Burke >> Coufal + Dallas + Soucek (-4)
    - Gets me to 8 dgw19 players with 3FT's left till dgw19. FH18
    - BB19 with 11 doublers and 4 sgw players..is that enough?

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

      sorry the second option is B*

    2. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

  10. andres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    McCarthy
    Coufal Dier Targett (James, Mitchel)
    Son KDB Bruno Salah (Soucek)
    DCL Bamford Adams
    1FT, 0.4.

    Any advice on transfers? Worried about no bench...

    1. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      GTG

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      James to Taylor

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

    Bench Boosting in week 19

    Which option would u rather take

    A) Back to back to Back hits in 16,17 and 19 (-12 in total)

    B) Wildcard in 17, save the hits..

    1. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

  12. Jafalad
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    If I still have my wildcard and all my chips intact, wouldn't the best strategy be to use the WC in week 16 loading up on dgw players in week 19?

    Then use the free hit in week 18.

    Current team:

    McCarthy/4.0
    Mitchell, Ayling, Stones, Kilman, Vestgaard
    Salah, Son, Grealish, Klich, Bruno
    Bamford, DCL, Vardy.

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

      Yes for sure

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yep

    3. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Could also not use FH in 18. I'm tempted to save it, as 18 fixtures don't scream goals aside from City and Spurs.

  13. Almathkourq8
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Good morning guys..
    Please need your advice
    Have 2 transfers and 2 itb

    Martinez- McCarthy
    Chilwell-dallas-Justin-coufal-Lamptey
    Son-Bruno-kdb-Grealish-Riedewald
    Wilson-DCL-Bamford

    A) Wilson + Grealish >> Kane + Jones or 4.9
    B) any idea please

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

      Wilson > Adams ?
      I'd keep Grealish this week at least

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

    Any point listening to yesterday's FPL Blackbox having already decided on chip strategy?

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No

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

        Thanks

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

          Tis a worthy listen and mine favourite.

        2. Basil1977
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          The wife is at work in a bit, think i’ll Just to here mark take the nick out of your defence this week

        3. Well you know, Triffic
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Was a joke as he will listen irrespective of what we say...

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

            Twas just a jape?

    2. The Rumour Mill
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      It's always worth it! Even if you have decided it's a fun listen all the same 🙂

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

    Current defence:

    James, Stones, Coufal, KWP, Taylor

    Have 1FT and no pressing needs. Worth doing James --> Dier?

    I bought James for 5.3 (his current price) so wouldn't lose money getting him back again, and Dier plays during the BGW.

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

  16. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Adams or Wood?

    Adams plays for better and one attacking team.

    Wood has outperformed Adams on Big Chances and Shots in Box over last 4/6 gw

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

      Adams

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

      I was about to get wood, he sounds so good on paper but you really need to factor in just how crap his returns generally are so I went for Adams

    3. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Adams. Wood risky but gd differential

    4. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Wood as a punt

  17. Burger_and_Chips
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    £1.6m ITB and 2FT

    What to do with Chilwell and AWB and best alternatives?

    Have Robbo, Ayling and Mitchell

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

      Zouma, Justin, KWP, Coufal, Taylor, Dallas.

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      This

  18. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    how important do you think it is or is not to have Robertson or TAA on WC?

    1. Steve McCroskey
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I would have one, personally. Probably Robertson.

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

      Robbo

  19. Steve McCroskey
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Fellow scholars, I'm planning on FH18 and BB19 so loading up on DGW players. I have Chilwell and plan on selling, is Justin a good replacement after this GW? Don't seem to see him mentioned much as a potential option on here and wonder whether I'm missing something.

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

      Justin is actually in my watchlist.

    2. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      He was but Castagne and Periera are almost fully fit so likely to lose out soon

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

    Are we expecting a triple GW18 for MUN and BUR if the MUN vs BUR fixture is moved into that GW?

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

      As far as I know they would only have one game in gw18

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      How triple? United blank in 18

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

        Ignore me - I had confused myself with GW19

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

      Triple? 18 isn't the DGW. It's the BGW.

    4. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      They currently have a blank in gw18.

  21. El Matador
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I sold Vardy before his "tough" run of games but I'm looking forward to bringing him back after Utd. Anyone else bringing him in for the double?

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

      I thinking about it- look below

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

      Yeah it's likely, though may have to wait until after Palace. Plan is this:

      GW16: KDB > Son
      GW17: Grealish/Watkins > Raphinha/Vardy (-4)

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

    Yay or Nay for this plan to get a full XI for DGW19:

    GW15 Lamptey & Chilwell > Matip & Coufal (2 FTs)
    GW16 Martinez > Schmeichel
    GW17 DCL & Grealish > Wood & Mount (-4)
    GW18 FH
    GW19 Son & Welbeck > Rapinha & Vardy (-4)

    I will use my 2nd WC later to resolve any other problems that come up

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

      I like the GW15 move. the rest not so much

    2. Basil1977
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Gw 17 sounds crazy for a hit

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

    Good to roll FT?

    McCarthy
    Stones Dallas Zouma
    Bruno(vc) Salah(V) Mahrez Grealish Soucek
    DCL Kane

    Forster Coufal Taylor Wilson
    1ft + £0.4itb

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

      Yes, good team

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

        Bit worried about Wilson and Zouma over coming weeks but probably okay this GW

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

    Have Robbo, so just for this week, which one?

    A) James > Dias
    B) James > TAA
    C) Cavaleiro > Mahrez
    D) Jesus > Kane

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

      B

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      D

  25. Kudo Warrior
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Hi guys, do we think Stones is nailed on now? He's partnership with Dias has been very good.

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

      Lol

      1. Kudo Warrior
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for your useful input.

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

          You're welcome.

    2. grumpyman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No City defender is ever nailed on.

      1. Kudo Warrior
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        That's my fear also, but always happy to be told otherwise 😀

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

        Dias has started every single game since he arrived to the PL.

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

          I’m still worried he gets a rest in GW15, with the Everton match happening 48 hours later.

    3. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not nailed

    4. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      The only nailed players are:

      1. Ederson
      2. KDB

      Dias will play most games but he will also be rested in a few as he's important for them and Laporte/Ake/Stones can fill in.

  26. El Matador
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Raphina or Bowen? Can't decide. Have Bamford.

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

      Bamf

    2. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Raphina is the better player.

  27. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Do we think Balbuena starts v Brighton ?

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

      Why not? Masuaku’s out of contention for a while.

  28. Jonesfromthere
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Az backing my Ayling to Dallas for a hit makes me feel better about it. Much better option.

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

      What do the 1.5m people ranked ahead of him think?

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

        Oi

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

          😀

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

          Az - have you decided if you’ll take the 8 point hit?

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

            yep, it's happening!

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

              I’ve done a very similar 8 point hit to get double Pool defence 🙂

  29. Fergymac
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What are the chances kilman starts against Spurs?

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      50 50. Depends on if Boly is back.

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

    After watching Black Box last night, I'm strongly leaning towards TC (Salah) rather than BB in 19. With my current squad, it would take at least 3 hits to replace Mitchell & my non-playing GK as well as dross like Watkins & Lamptey, so surely better to wait until WC to build a BB squad?

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

      Sounds like it.

    2. Basil1977
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I agree i’m triple captaining Salah