Scout Notes

Fernandes scores again as new Pogba role pushes Rashford to the right

Man United 2-1 Aston Villa

  • Goals: Anthony Martial (£8.7m), Bruno Fernandes (£11.2m) | Bertrand Traoré (£5.9m)
  • Assists: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.3m), Paul Pogba (£7.7m) | Jack Grealish (£7.7m)
  • Bonus points: Fernandes x3, Grealish x2, Wan-Bissaka x1

PAY THE PENALTY

Manchester United’s knack for winning penalties continues to underpin Bruno Fernandes‘ (£11.2m) Fantasy Premier League credentials ahead of their appealing run of fixtures.

The Portuguese international, now owned by 50.4% of managers worldwide, despatched his fifth spot-kick of the campaign in a 2-1 win over Aston Villa, the sixth he had taken over the first 17 Gameweeks.

Only Jamie Vardy (£10.2m) has shouldered the responsibility of more penalties (seven) in the Premier League than Fernandes (six) so far. Beyond that, since Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s first Premier League match in charge of Manchester United (December 2018), his side had been awarded (27) and scored (21) the most penalties.

“(Fernandes) wants to take the penalties and that’s the first thing. He is never afraid of missing. He has been very safe and is a confident man on the spot.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

As a result, Manchester United’s established penchant for winning spot-kicks could arguably play a part in captaincy decisions over the next two Gameweeks – when the Red Devils play three times.

More importantly, two of their next three opponents have been particularly obliging in the box this season. Liverpool and Fulham, who Manchester United face in Double Gameweek 19 have both given up five penalties in 2020/21, the second-most behind only Leeds (six) at the time of writing.

Since Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Old Trafford in Gameweek 7, Solskjaer’s men have gone undefeated and won eight of their last 10 league matches – setting up for a very interesting encounter at Anfield later this month…

RASH DECISIONS

A new role for Paul Pogba (£7.7m) against Aston Villa pushed Marcus Rashford (£9.5m) into a relatively unfamiliar role on Friday night, perhaps throwing a spanner into the works of preparations for Blank Gameweek 18 and Double Gameweek 19.

Solskjaer gave the Frenchman a chance to operate on the left-hand side of attacking midfield, where Rashford has produced some of his best work since Project Restart.

Having spent much of 2020 sitting in the holding midfield pair at Manchester United, Pogba was hugely impressive in a wider and more advanced position. He had more shots in the box than anyone on the pitch, attempted more passes than any other colleague (48) and won the penalty which led to victory.

“He’s getting better and better. I think he played well today. They are a physical side and Paul’s one of these guys who can get hold of it for us.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Pogba is sure to fancy his chances of holding onto the left-wing position for next week’s trip to Burnley, which could bring him into consideration for those building squads around the Blank and Double Gameweeks.

Of course, we also have to assess the impact on Rashford who went an eighth home Premier League match from his last nine without a goal.

In an unfamiliar role on the right-hand side of the attack, the Englishman was arguably the least impressive of Manchester United’s front four against Aston Villa, closely marked by Matt Targett (£4.6m) and somewhat selfish in key moments too.

It must be remembered that Rashford has been considerably more effective away from home anyway, which bodes well in light of Manchester United’s next three matches all taking place on the road.

In nine Premier League outings at Old Trafford this season, the 23-year-old has just one attacking return. In just six away matches, Rashford has found the net six times and added four assists.

Anthony Martial (£8.7m) has less of an excuse for his home form, considering he has just one league goal at Old Trafford and one on the road too.

He seems a much less viable asset for the Blank and Double Gameweek based on his starting credentials anyway. Edinson Cavani (£7.8m) was handed a three-match ban by the FA, but two of those will be spent on cup competitions. Gameweek 17 was the only league match the Uruguayan was due to miss and he will be available for the Gameweek 18 trip to Burnley.

GREAL DEAL

Just as Fantasy managers were starting to lose faith with him, Jack Grealish (£7.7m) posted a seven-point score in another impressive performance for Aston Villa.

Over the five matches previous to Gameweek 17, the midfield maestro was outscored by 42 points to 19 by colleague Anwar El Ghazi (£5.8m).

Grealish has, of course, been unfortunate not to pick up more assists in that time thanks to wayward finishing from Ollie Watkins (£6.1m).

As is often the case in FPL, the good fortune swung back around at Old Trafford. Grealish capitalised from a lapse in concentration from Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.3m) to cross into the box in the second half.

The ball came through a crowd of bodies yet managed to go untouched by Douglas Luiz (£4.9m) before Bertrand Traoré (£5.9m) bundled it home.

Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Bailly, Wan-Bissaka; Fred (Tuanzebe 90+4′), McTominay (Matić 65′); Pogba, B Fernandes (D James 87′), Rashford; Martial.

Aston Villa XI (4-2-3-1): Martínez; Targett, Mings, Konsa, Cash; McGinn, D Luiz; El Ghazi (Davis 84′), Grealish, B Traoré (J Ramsey 79′); Watkins.

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  1. Hart-ake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Can anyone beat 23 bench points this week?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Ouch BB time

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

      17 from 2..

      1. Gabbiadini
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Soucek and Coufal?

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

          yep

          1. Gabbiadini
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            same.

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

    anyone got the FH template?

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Just build around
      Dias
      KDB Bruno Son Grealish Saka
      Kane Wilson

      1. Jrot94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        With a little holding, a little toon defense, cheap Man U defense...you can get sterling for grealish in that template !!

        Looks pretty good

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

    Fabio Borges is 7k lol. How the hell does he do it?

    I've always said Ville Ronka is the best ever but this new kid on the block with his counter culture style is taking over big time.

    1. 272MK
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Who is Fabio Borges? What happened that now a lot of times his name popped up

      1. FPL Bond @ Twitter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        On the way to becoming the greatest FPL Manager ever...

  4. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is this good enough for the BGW? Or would you do Salah to KDB and Son to Salah for the gw19?

    Martinez
    Dias Tierney
    Grealish Bruno Son
    Kane Brewster Wood
    - Salah Coufal Dallas Soucek 3.9

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I don't thinks it's enough. I would either FH18 or do the KDB move

    2. 1314
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      do u need hit for Son > Salah ? I think I'm doing Salah > Sterling for gw18 but I'm not sure I wanna sell Son for Salah for gw19 (this would need a -8 hit in my case)..

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yes I wud need a hit for getting Salah back

        1. 1314
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          sounds crazy to not have Salah for dgw, but really Son could match Salah+hit in dgw..my priority is to upgrade DCL > Vardy in gw19, so Son > Salah unfortunately requires -8 hit..

    3. 1314
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think if you are going to get City player for dgw, you might as well get a week prior

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

      I am doing something similar re you go Son to Salah in 19

      I got 2ft and will only use one to go Salah to Sterling as I have KDB already.
      Then with 2FT in 19 will go Salah to Son. So Yes.

    5. Gabbiadini
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      that looks fine, on first glance, it looks similar to my gw18 lineup.
      save fh for the next blanks, could be potentially more sides too.

  5. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    haven't seen Mr.Elite Acquafresca around .. how is he doing?

    1. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Would imagine he's in one of those Elite leagues being talked about.

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Elite 64?

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Nah.

  6. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Any hope of Adams playing? Can't deal with this Brewster autosub business.

    1. Gabbiadini
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Che Adams... what do you mean "any hope of playing"

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Rumour mill saying he'll be rested.

        1. Gabbiadini
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I doubt that.
          there are 12 days between the Liverpool game and the Leicester game, I think he plays.

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Latest remarks from hassenhuttl. It doesn't matter if he as 12 days rest after the Liverpool game. If he is already in the 'red zone' from playing nearly every game so far then he can easily be rested for the Liverpool game

            https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/1344226244855005184?s=19

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Also not pictured in latest training session

              https://twitter.com/lucyhighnett/status/1345426082649006084?s=19

              1. Gabbiadini
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 2 months ago

                Well yes, there's always the potential.
                Hasenhüttl doesn't like starting a player unless they can play 90 mins, otherwise, he already has a forced sub.
                Probably off the bench then and Ings and Long up front.

  7. The Reptile
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone considering FH for FW19 instead of 18?

    1. Gabbiadini
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I am saving FH, going to be some blanks around gw26/gw29 from what I've heard.

    2. 1314
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      nope, just use transfers to get dgw players who will be staying in the future

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

      Yes i am, as i can field 11 in gw18 for free and i like my current team from GW20 onwards, so FH19 suits me perfectly....

      Martinez
      Robbo. Dais. Cresswell. Dier. 3.8
      KDB. Bruno. Son. Grealish. Soucek.
      Kane. Wilson. Brewster

      (Have 2FTs to field 11 plus Brewster as first sub)

  8. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Feeling a bit like I'm between a rock and a hard place. Have 2FTs right now, but my blank players have decent doubles in gw19. Kilman is the obvious drop, but a FT on someone how might play during the blanks? Maybe I make the 2FTs soon (Wilson & McCarthy out?), then decide later whether to FH?

    My team for gw18:
    no GK
    Targett, Kilman
    KDB, Bruno, Grealish
    DCL, Wilson

    Blanks: McCarthy, Forster / Chilwell, KWP, Coufal / Salah, Soucek / Bamford

    1. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Any of that making sense?

      PS - I know the 2FTs are obsolete once the FH is active. Which is why I mention using them, then deciding.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Martinez and Watkins

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Was thinking of Emi, but couldn't do Watkins then. Already have Targett and Grealish.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Do you have enough itb to replace kilman with a City def? Ideally you want players that play in both 18/19 i.e. Utd, City, Villa and Burnley.

          1. jdp219
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Only 0.3itb. And if I spend the FTs, I'd prefer to do so on the guaranteed blanks. Chilwell > City might work out.

  9. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this team post gw20,

    Martínez
    Stones | Coufal | Dallas
    Salah | Fernandes | Son | Grealish
    Kane | Vardy | Bamford

    Forster | Mitchell | Struijk/4.0 | Smith-Rowe
    ITB 0.0

    Ideally would love to have another 4.5 defender option on the bench, however, on first draft that leaves me with 9.7.
    4.0 option allows me to get to Vardy; should Mitchell become a mainstay in the Palace lineup then I think this can be viable, thoughts?

    1. Gabbiadini
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      anyone?

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kane and Vardy is the main differential vs KDB most likely

      1. Gabbiadini
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I like the x3 forwards and midfield 4.4, ESR looks a good option.

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

      Dallas out for me, to dependent on goals vs. clean sheets.

      1. Gabbiadini
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yes may do him for Vestergaard when he returns from injury in the coming weeks.

    4. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Looks ok

      1. Gabbiadini
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        only ok?

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

    how many cs will leeds keep during dgw ? BRIGHTON and SOUTHAMPTON

    a 2
    b 1
    c 0

    thanks

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      b

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

        thanks

        dont know whether to go 1 def 2 attack or 2 def and 1 attack

        1. Siva Mohan
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          2 att & 1 def

          1. Gabbiadini
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            2 def can be fine IMO, as they are so attacking.
            even Meslier, probably the pick of the GKs under 4.6.

          2. FPL Theorist
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Really it's 3 attack: Bamford, Raphinha/Rodrigo, Dallas.

            Dallas is a defender in name only.

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

              haha thanks 🙂

              cant afford bamford unfortunately

        2. jdp219
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          1 def, 2 attack = Dallas, Bamford, Raphinha/Harrison

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

          thanks a lot for input and gl 🙂

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

      either c or b.
      I'd probably lean towards c though.

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

        thanks

    3. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

        cheers

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Probably C - Brighton will score a header from a set piece. SOU/ Ings will cause Leeds def some problems. Could be a good game to watch.

      I have Rodrigo, Raphinha and Bamford.

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

        thanks tony

    5. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Zero

      1. GoonSquad
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed.

  11. PogChamp
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Used my 2 FT for Leno and Bellerin. So close to working out. Anyone know why Bellerin only played 50 mins?

    1. Gabbiadini
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      needed more defensive stability as West Brom were overloading Bellerin, I think was the reason anyway.

      1. PogChamp
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        That doesn't sound good. Thanks.

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

      Had a yellow too, unlucky dude

      1. PogChamp
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I noticed the yc. Just hope he's not dropped for the BGW.

        1. Gabbiadini
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          AMN should be starting over him on recent performances.

          1. GoonSquad
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Yes. Bellerin is slightly better crosser than AMN, but still below average.

            1. Nabs Kebabs
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              I don't think crossing is the most important attribute

              1. GoonSquad
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 2 months ago

                AMN is better defender and more physical. Crossing is important in Bellerin's role with Arsenal....can't always play down the left.

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

    if only smith rowe could be nailed for the 2 next games he would be THE perfect enabler

    1. Gabbiadini
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He's pretty nailed on ATM.

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

        you reckon ?

        1. Gabbiadini
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          yeh who else in the squad plays that role?

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Tough to call, Arteta inconsistent

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

      Can't pull him off right now...barring an impact 10 coming in during the window.

      We don't have any other suitable 10s except ESR.

      All that, Saka looked like best player on pitch if you're lookingfor points.

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

    I’m hearing rumours that Alex McCarthy is currently self isolating... Is this true?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He isn't here to answer.
      Might find out later today.

  14. Yankee Toffee
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Cannot figure out how to get Kane into this team and keep my 5 mids. Is it possible? Cheers!

    352
    Martinez, Steer
    Reguilon, Stones, Justin, Webster, Mitchell
    Salah, Bruno, KDB, Son, Grealish
    DCL, Bamford, Brewster

    0.1itb, 2 FT

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

      you cant

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Can't do it.

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

      nup you can't, unless you obliterated your defence you could maybe get DCL up.
      has to come from KDB.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Would need to lose DCL, Bamford and Regs

    4. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      thanks anyways

    5. GoonSquad
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Reguilon to Holding and Grealish to ESR should work to do DCL/Bamford to Kane....assuming Grealish cant help but get a yellow in next couple weeks and get banned for a game.

      Not sure how much your sell prices are though.

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers, m8! Wanted to keep Grealish but true about the YC ban

        1. GoonSquad
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I cant imagine he doesn't get a yellow between now and 21....so he's the one I'd lose....figured toud gotten enough 'not possible' replies.

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

    Darlow
    Holding / Stones / Clark
    Grealish / KDB / Sterling / Bruno / Son
    Wilson / Kane

    I have enough to FH this... defence too weak?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      4 clean sheets possible.

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

      How the f do u afford that I'm 2 mill off

      1. Casual Player
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Has 2m more TV than you?

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

    Took out Son on Wildcard in preparation for 18 and 19 but got in Tierney and Holding for 17 and 18 so guess that balanced out 😛

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I thought u quit zim0 im glad if back playing

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

        Yeah i restored my team

  17. PastaFasul
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Where was Podence? Rested or injury?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Twitter says calf injury.

      1. PastaFasul
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks TM....never saw a flag.

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Top secret.

  18. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    On FH

    A: Tierney
    B: Stones

    Have Dias.

    1. GoonSquad
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      All 3.

      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Currently starting with a back 3 of

        Dias
        Wan-Bissaka
        (Tierney/Stones) - leaning towards Tierney at the moment

        1. GoonSquad
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Think I'd rather have Dias/Cancelo, Tierney, and Stones.

          Not thrilled with ManU keeping clean sheet on road vs. BUR over City and home vs. Brighton.

  19. cruzex
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Some questions.

    About dgw19..

    1- how many city players do you think to have?

    2- what your captain to dgw19?

    3- your team with Salah ou no Salah? Salah is essential?

    1. Klip Klopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      2 as a minimum.

      Salah or Kane

      Salah will definitely be in my team

  20. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    How is this for my BGW team? Do you think I need to use my free hit or will this be fine?

    Martinez
    Cancelo / Dias / Dier
    Son / Fernandes
    Kane / DCL

    Bench: Foster, Raphina, Bamford, Coufal, Salah
    Or is anything worth a hit?

    0.1 itb

    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Looks fine, No FH needed

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

      Wouldn't FH, feels weird without KDB.

  21. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What to do with this lot?

    Martínez (Forster)
    Mitchell, Taylor*, (Robertson) (Coufal) (Dallas)
    Grealish, Son, Fernandes (Soucek) (Salah)
    Watkins, Kane, (Bamford)

    1 FT, 0 in bank. Maybe TC in 19

    a) FH
    b) get a defence
    c) sell Salah etc
    d) something else

    Cheers

    1. PastaFasul
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Ouch, good players, just not for GW 18. Hits or FH.

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

      Free hit ez

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        How many of those players to keep on FH?

        1. Fudgy
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Son, Fernandes and Kane definitely. I'd keep Grealish too but Traore or El Ghazi could both do well.

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

      See I think it’s worth keeping your FH and making do. I’m thinking of doing similar, my team is just above yours. Taylor to Lowton?

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        If Man city run riot his rank will be obliterated.

      2. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Why bother with Lowton now?

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

          I mean exactly, not the best matches for Burnley! An advice to.ignore

    4. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You could do Robbo/Taylor(or Mitchell) to Diaz/Stones and save the FH.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

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

        Robbo screams mega haul in the dgw

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

      I think I would hold FH amd get Mancity def if Kdb is still further back in this game. As only thing your team is missing is kdb. I also think after latest FA cup, by predicting which teams will go through and have blank, we get rough idea on future possible blank gws...Similar quandry on my query below but I dont even have Kane so much worse off..

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

        Sorry saw u have 0 in bank so very less choices...maybe Targett but not best defensive matches...Save FT and build heavy for BB gw 19? Its anyway a marathon but you may get out of cup

    6. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all, might decide after City play.
      FH teams make me jealous.

      1. GoonSquad
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Better to have a killer DGW team with FH than 11 players in a short week missing 3-4 players you really want.

    7. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You know it's not A... People posting their FH teams making you leaning towards it.

    8. GoonSquad
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'd do Salah to KdB, and Dallas to Holding, after seeing more news on Taylor and watching City tomorrow. FH 19.

      Keeping an eye on if Aguero plays as KDB is necessary if he is back healthy, pens or not.

  22. estheblessed
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I can field 10 for next GW. How is this looking? Do I need to take a hit here?

    Martinez
    Kilman, Cancelo, Holding, Dier
    Son, Fernandez, Grealish
    Kane, DCL

    Also anyone using FH for GW19?

    1. PastaFasul
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think it is worth holding the FH if you can field 10. Was going to FH in 18 but I have ten and will hold. Thinking I can make up the lower points in the Double with the players I have.

  23. 1314
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    not sure if anybody has posted/noticed about this, Dan Burn who wears no. 33 scored an own goal at 33:33 minutes in a 3:3 draw against Wolves..

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Crazy!

  24. flippetyflop
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Would you guys FH this team?

    Looks pretty weak but unsure whether it's worth waiting for the Blank GW later in the year.
    Martinez
    Dias Semedo Maguire
    Son Fernandes Burke
    DCL Wood

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

      9 Players is great, even 8 witu Burke off. I have 7 and still not sure of FH as query on post below. Please advice

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

    Kindly help select an option:
    1) Without Freehhit I have 7 playing in gw18 and no hits for BB team gw 19
    2) If Free hit now additional players I can add will be Kdb+Kane+Ars def + Mcity def but take -4 on BB in gw 19

    Or should I just make decision of next cup.opponent although too early to be of any help...

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Forget your Cup opponent.
      Are they 7 good players?

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

        They are:
        Martinez
        Dias
        Son Bruno Grealish
        DCL Watkins*
        Watkins will be transfer in for non playing Vassilev

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Pretty decent.
          Kane, KDB and FH defence the issue.

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

            I know! No defence so will.be probably be out of the cup.but it gives strong BB of 13dgw+son+dcl....What you reckon?

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

              Else I do hit on bb for 13gwkers. I personally leaning on fh after seeing fa cup results

            2. TorresMagic™
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              • 14 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Need 8 other names.

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

                Heres my full team
                Martinez/4mn*
                Robbo Dallas Coufal Dias Justin
                Salah Bruno Grealish Son Soucek
                Bamford DCL Vassilev*
                Some 3.3mn in bank to upgrade vassilev to watkins and 4mngk

                1. TorresMagic™
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                  • 14 Years
                  3 years, 2 months ago

                  If you are 100% BB19, that makes it tricky.

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

                    With above team if I dont bb gw 19, I will have to make tough choices of benching one of grealish/soucek/son and one from dallas justin...I am not sure when we will get bigger dgw..You think we can?

                    1. TorresMagic™
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                      • 14 Years
                      3 years, 2 months ago

                      GW26 could be but you are pretty loaded.

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

                        gw 26 will have teams who get ahead in fa cup right? The ones who reach qf?

                      2. TorresMagic™
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                        • 14 Years
                        3 years, 2 months ago

                        yes

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

                      Or maybe I can bench dcl as not good form or upgrade him to Martial and only worry will be to bench justin or dallas...I think delaying bb can work

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

      Would you be able to get another player who plays both BGW and DGW for -4? E.g Stones Maguire Rashford Martial?

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

        Martial for Dcl.yes but that ruins my replacement for non playing gk and 3rd striker

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      1 for me and don't even look at your cup oppoenent.

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

      Thabks everyone for your inputs. Its a toughie, hioefully mancity game will give more clue...Mancity had just 2 day rest between fa cup vs birmingham and brighton match. Could help guide possible rest

  26. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero hattrick Vs Brighton incoming.

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

      He gets way too much injured. plus this is not the Mcity of old..No doubt they can hit any team with 5-6 but not done consistently...makes you wonder is even Manutd more reliable.now with lesser attackers to share points with

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I need to go into deep analysis for the Chelsea game.

        Agree on United tho. My plan is triple united after the blank game week.

        1. Eleven Hag
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Which three

          1. Fudgy
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Martial Rashy Bruno

        2. Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I hope they will be attacking vs liverpool gw19.. I swear i slept in their games vs chelsea and city this season.

          1. Fudgy
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            They will hit you scousers on the break big time but it will be tony not berweijn Infront of goal

            1. Hy liverpool
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Yep his form is very scary we should take care of that beast who scored 2 goals all season.
              Who the f*** are you?

              1. Fudgy
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 2 months ago

                Who am I?

                Multiple top 10ks in my repertoire. You don't even link your team.

                1. Hy liverpool
                  • 10 Years
                  3 years, 2 months ago

                  That's why i don't post in here but here is my team you can check it and enjoy your multiple top 10k

                  https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/82932/history

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

                    Saving FH or playing?

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

                    Only one more top 10k than me.

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

                      And top 500?

                    2. TorresMagic™
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                      • 14 Years
                      3 years, 2 months ago

                      3 more top 4K ones though

                      1. Fudgy
                        • 4 Years
                        3 years, 2 months ago

                        That's correct although nothing I said isn't true.

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

                        Top 4K is a better gauge.

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

                        In the current climate that might be true. You are only as good as your last rank tho and unfortunately for him he didn't manage a top 10k last season.

                2. I Must Break You
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 5 Years
                  3 years, 2 months ago

                  Bringing a knife to a gun fight I see, Fudgy. Hilarious

  27. Aubaaaaa
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    For BGW18 and DGW19, who do you think will score more?
    A. Bruno (bur, liv, ful) -4
    B. Kane (avl, shu)

    1. estheblessed
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Bruno easy

    2. leeboy104
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Bruno

  28. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    82 pts. 3 to play Salah, KDB & McCarthy. Can I get to 100

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'll be bold and so you won't even make 90

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Difficult imo

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

      Got a sub for McCarthy?

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

      Nobody but you cares

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

      If only you had someone else over Salah...

    6. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty average

  29. tom_p77
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else thinking about taking a punt on Ings for DGW19? Got through 90 mins in the last game, takes pens and is a lot cheaper than my other option (Vardy) and their game difficulty isn’t too dissimilar.

    Can use the savings to bump up my midfield.

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

      Yep, looking at that possibility. Allows Sterling + Kevin double up...

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

        Can also upgrade Dominic to Ings. I guess having Kane and Son wouldn't be that bad...

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

      I owned him already this season and it was catastrophic.

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

      Not a bad punt ; neither Leicester or certainly Leeds have watertight defenses...

    4. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Sincerely doubt he plays both games

      1. tom_p77
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hmm true. It was his hammy that played up.

  30. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Would you fh this team?

    Martinez
    Taylor
    Salah son saka
    Dcl

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

      Yes

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

        If you have only 1FT.

        But your team might still look weak in DGW? How many do you have?

        1. SpaceCadet
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          1ft. Don’t think I can escape fh this gw

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

          Here’s the full team. Think I have plenty dgw players

          Martinez
          Robbo zouma Dallas
          Salah bruno son saka
          Vardy dcl bamford

          Forster soucek coufal Taylor

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

            Go for FH

            1. SpaceCadet
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Cheers

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

      Yes, you will get about 10 points

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Haha thanks