Scout Notes

Maddison makes a late case for Double Gameweek 19 as clean sheets elude Leicester

Newcastle United 1-2 Leicester City

  • Goals: Andy Carroll (£5.2m) | James Maddison (£7.1m), Youri Tielemans (£6.4m)
  • Assists: Jamie Vardy (£10.2m), Marc Albrighton (£5.3m)
  • Bonus: Carroll x3, Maddison x2, Tielemans x1

A late Andy Carroll (£5.2m) goal for Newcastle couldn’t deny Leicester a well-deserved win, but it did spoil the Sundays of Fantasy managers the world over.

The striker’s 81st-minute consolation denied FPL’s most-owned defender, James Justin (£5.0m and 25.4%), clean sheet points and potential maximum bonus.

In fact, Justin’s owners effectively lost eight points in 30 harrowing seconds as their man was also booked just before Carroll scored.

Leicester Fiesta

Not that it was all bad news for those with Foxes in their squads, with the 27.8%-owned Jamie Vardy (£10.2m) producing a third assist in as many starts when he set up James Maddison‘s (£7.1m) opener.

That makes it eight assists for the striker this season – his best-ever return was 12 in the 2014/15 campaign – which has helped to paper over some recent cracks as he’s scored just the one goal in five Gameweeks now.

Maddison, meanwhile, made it a second straight attacking return, and five from his last six starts.

His season has been compromised by injury and inconsistency, with an ongoing knee issue having to be managed game by game, as Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers confirmed:

James, I think you probably saw in the Manchester United game, he wasn’t quite 100 per cent but he was pushing himself through. Again, because of the timeline of the games, he couldn’t be involved (in Gameweek 16). He still had the soreness after the game.

Unless he features in the FA Cup, the England international will have a decent rest as Leicester don’t have a Gameweek 18 fixture, which should boost his chances of featuring heavily in the team’s Double Gameweek 19.

But as Youri Tielemans‘ (£6.4m) winning strike demonstrated, the goals have been shared out among the side’s midfielders this season. 

That’s made it hard for Fantasy managers to rely on a specific player for consistent returns, although Maddison is starting to build up a strong case – and momentum.

Back Line Blues

Carroll’s strike meant a third straight match without a clean sheet for a team just one point off top spot, but decidedly mid-table when it comes to goals conceded (21).

The Foxes’ total of two clean sheets in the last nine Gameweeks has also been trumped by 12 other clubs.

Justin’s relatively cheap price has kept his sizeable fan base onside thus far, but two of his three attacking returns came in the first two matches of the season and the last one was back in Gameweek 12.

Leicester’s immediate fixtures – Southampton, Chelsea and Leeds (all at home) and Everton away – aren’t exactly the stuff of nailed-on clean sheets, although the eight-game run that follows offers better defensive prospects.

And the return from injury of Caglar Soyuncu (£5.3m), who played 11 minutes at St James’ Park, could also add to the side’s stability at the back.

Chips Anyone?

Stability and Newcastle rarely hit it off, even if a Gameweek 16 nil-niller with Liverpool showed a certain defensive resilience and confirmed the continued excellence of keeper Karl Darlow (£5.0m).

The Magpies do have a Gameweek 18 fixture, however, and it’s against Sheffield United.

That could attract interest from those managers employing their Free Hit chip, with Darlow or a defender a decent option for the trip to the league’s least potent attack.

The more adventurous might also consider Callum Wilson (£6.5m) as an option – the Blades, after all, are yet to keep a clean sheet this season.

Admittedly, the forward has scored just the once in his last five starts and had neither a shot, nor created a single chance, against Leicester.

But Steve Bruce has approached matches against the Premier League also-rans differently of late and we are likely to see a more attacking set-up at Bramall Lane, with a move away from a conservative back five a strong possibility based on the Newcastle head coach’s previous tactical tweaks in the more ‘winnable’ games.


Newcastle United XI (5-3-2): Darlow; Yedlin (Carroll 79), Fernandez, Schar, Clark, Ritchie; S Longstaff, M Longstaff, Almiron (Murphy 64); Joelinton (Shelvey 65), Wilson.

Leicester City XI (4-3-2-1): Schmeichel; Justin, Fofana, Evans, Castagne; Ndidi, Tielemans, Albrighton; Maddison (Soyuncu 79), Barnes; Vardy.


Lessons learned from FPL Gameweek 17

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

    What’s the go with Laporte is he injured? John Stones likely to keep his spot

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Hamstring issue apparently. Ake also not fit. Stones also playing well and good partnership with Dias. Is likely a certain starter for both games in the DGW.

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

      Dias and Stones are the favorites for Pep now

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

      Laporte hasn’t really been in the first team much recently. Stones and Dias are doing really well so Pep doesn’t see a need to change it. I think it’s different from last season, Pep is playing the players who play well rather than rotating every week.

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

      Stones has been excellent, was solid yesterday again

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

      Laporte seemingly has some hammy issues but mainly I think Stones is keeping him out. His place to lose for now but maybe only 1 concentration loss howler away from losing it.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I guess issue is picking a Man City who could play all 3 games in GW18/19 and I just got know given games so close

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Sorry Should have said ‘I just don’t know ‘!

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

          If you mean a defender, then Dias probably will.

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Yes sorry I did and thanks would love Dias is just getting funds to get him

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

              I'd say Cancelo > Dias > Stones but didn't have funds for Dias a while back when I made my move and been happy with Stones.

              1. Stranger Mings
                • 3 Years
                3 years, 2 months ago

                Cheers agree with that , it’s just if I want KDB I have to go stones but if I get sterling I can afford cancelo too

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

      Stones is best value player in game right now

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

        😆 what?

      2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Not Bamford?

  2. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If stones is nailed amazing value

  3. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Really torn whether to BB this or not in gw 19?

    Martinez Konsa Taylor Anguissa.

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

      nah.

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

      Taylor to Coufal and I’d definitely BB

      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Have Coufal already.
        Could take a hit and get a 5ish defender for Taylor.

        Alternatively could roll with this bench
        Martinez Konsa Soucek Mitchell

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

      Nah

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

    Last Man Standing Update (1385 teams)

    Current safety score = 46 with autosubs
    Top score = 98
    LMS average = 60.38 (-0.49) = 59.89
    Players played = 9.85/12.0
    Captains played = 84.55%

    1 game to go

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

  5. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Non FH Team but a - 4;

    Leno,
    Mitchell, Stones
    KDB, Son, Grealish, Bruno
    DCL, Kane

    I haven't pulled the trigger but might have to use FH?

    Thoughts?

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

      Only FH if you feel it will get you 20+ minimum pts

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        think the FH would but could use for another DGW down the track

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

      I would save FH.
      You have the 4 big hitters and a city Def.
      Also Grealish and DCL are good enough picks.

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        thanks i'm thinking that too.

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

      Good enough to hold IMO.

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

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

      I think its fine.

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        thanks

    5. CBonci
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Hold

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        cheers

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

      Yup looks fine - save fh for 29.

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        29 is a DGW too?

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

    James Maddison - probably the most unlikeable player in the PL.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Did he run away with your dog?

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

        he looks like this is something he'd do, but fortunately not.

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Hahaha! I personally think Zaha is more unlikeable.

    2. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      there is a reason for that

    3. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Zaha say's hi

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        As does Kyle Walker

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

          Agreed on both!

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

          good shout on both.

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

      I enjoyed having him last season - kept scoring worldies and was not highly owned.

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

      Vardy is sad to hear this...

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

        Actually even Grealish is ahead of him.

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

        Vardy is a lovable rouge.

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

      Seriously? Fairly sure Mane would say it's Salah and hard to disagree. Selfish primadona is great for FPL but .........

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Salah the *most* unlikeable? Mane is greedier and passes less just has a hissy fit when he doesn't get passed whereas Mo keeps quiet every time Mane is greedy

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

            Disagree a lot - Mane is more of a team player by far.

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

        Maupay ecstatic

    7. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I can’t stop watching roy Keane videos on YouTube

      1. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        xanax, 2 per day

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

        Careful you don't catch the Roy Keane virus as it's likely to kick you out of windows.

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

      Any defenders, priced at 4.7 or below, worth a hit for Gameweek 18?

      Would give me an extra player for 18, was thinking of Burnley or Villa defender as they have a double in 19. Unfortunately, I'm priced out of United and already have full City quota.

      1. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        fernandez, he is due a goal with header

      2. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Holding. No double but two great fixtures

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

        Cheers both

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

        Holding?

      5. L'Aeroplanino
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Holding/Mari
        Lowton
        Targett

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

        Not for a hit no.

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

        Thanks all, few names worth pondering

      8. HashAttack
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        You could hold out for a Bailly injury before the game (2 cup matches) and get Tuanzebe (4.2)

    9. Bielsa Murderball
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Who is this Zambian witch doctor who keeps popping up in the comments?

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

      McCarthy, Forster
      Robertson, Cancelo*, Coufal, Targett*, Lewis*
      Salah, KDB*, Bruno*, Son*, Soucek
      Adams, Brewster*, Bamford

      2ft 0.1 itb

      I have 7 players for GW 18. Lewis a doubt.

      A FH
      B Lewis > Yedlin/Mari and just go in with 7 players

      Probably captaining Bruno/KDB

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Same boat and probably going with my 7 playing and save my FH

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

        When the 7 includes Brewster and you are considering a defender against him, it's an issue. Looks like 4 given the other 3 probably fail.

    11. OLLY G
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Stones or Cancelo?

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

        Cancelo if you can afford

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

        Cancelo

    12. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone going with this

      WC 25
      BB 26
      FH 29
      TC 19/37

      1. Skogen89
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah for sure

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

        Yes. Maybe no TC in 19 though

        1. Skogen89
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Salah tc tempting, gets a lot of rest between his games

          1. CBonci
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah I agree. I want to see how KDB does in 18 and probably would be a pick between the two of them. The TC would be the only chip I play in 19.

      3. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Probably.

      4. Who are all Lukakus
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This. BB always the best when played right after WC. We all saw how WC16 BB19 tactic is screwed.
        Plus bgw18 dgw19 is easy to navigate, thanks for City / United / Villa assets.

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

        yes my plan

      6. YuvalFPL
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        thanks for organising my thoughts. that's all I needed to see today.

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

        Probably depending who ends up in dgw26

    13. Skogen89
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Have this team for gw 18, no fh and no hitts

      Martinez
      Maguire, cancelo, coufal, c. Taylor(inj!?)
      Grealish, son, kdb, bruno
      Kane, welbeck

      Bench: Dallas, bamford, burke

      Good to go?

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

        Looks great, much better than the dregs I'm rolling with 🙂

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

        Those 9 should be fine, don't think Tylor will be fit.

        1. Skogen89
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Ok thanks!

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

      A) Son (avl)
      B) Rashford (bur)

      1. popey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Son, just. His movement will cause us problems

    15. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I have so many questions to ass but at the same time I feel nothing is relevant anymore, all our plans go to the bin even after the deadline as it happened with Burnley vs Fulham

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

        mood

    16. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      On FH do you prefer
      A) grealish and davis*
      B) Smith-Rowe* and dcl
      *bench

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

        Rather Grealish over DCL atm

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

          Cheers

    17. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      On wc

      Would you get 1 or 2 out of stones, Cancelo and Dias and if so which 2?

      I’m thinking stones and Dias was to always have 1 nailed city defender

      1. BenDavies
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        stones dias

      2. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cancelo & Stones.

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

        Dias and Cancelo combo looks good.

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

        Sry Cancelo Stones

      5. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks appreciate the answers

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

        Cancelo > Dias > Stones but Stones is fine if budget needed. I have Cancelo & Stones. Get 2

    18. jia you
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Salah + Bamford to KdB + Lacazette (-4) gives me XI for GW18, thoughts?

      Martinez
      Cancelo Walker Holding
      KdB Bruno Son Grealish
      DCL Lacazette Brewster
      (Forster Robertson Dallas Soucek)

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

        Trust Walker to start?
        Strong team for -4

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          no wouldn't be confident he will at all mate...but be happy with 10 (well 9.5 with Brewster lol) regardless

    19. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How is this for freehit

      Darlow
      Awb dias tierney
      Neto bruno saka kdb sterling
      Wilson kane

      Subs steer coleman mitchell davis

      Gtg?

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Stones or dias for freehit??

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          See cup line up, hopefully neither play then I would go stones

          1. Letsgo!
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            So my team gtg?

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

            Im thinking same except maybe maguire over awb, cancelo over dias, maybe el ghazi over neto.

            1. Letsgo!
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Maguire over awb? Nope for me. I still prefer dias or stones

      2. poulteren
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        hi mate, first off, i am going witb maguire. Read an article showing that he is due a goal. Lots of shots. I am going with him for 0.1 more.

        Secondly, as much asi would like sterling too...he's such a big rotation risk. He's played 5 90's in a row. It would be awful for him not to start, right?

        i would also try and get more of a playing bench. Downgrade coleman and get clark and yedlin (sheffield united).

    20. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Blades got so done over my Pool on that Brewster deal. He was so hyped, even Pool fans played their part making out they were sad to see him go.
      Blades probably thought what a coup this is, now they realise they getting relegated
      What a flop

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure it can all be blamed on the lad

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Oh no, their relegation isn’t his fault, but I’m sure they thought he would be the answer to their goal scoring question.
          Same as Ramsdale being the answer to losing Henderson

          I guess they didn’t have many options to go with, but probably should have invested more and got some more attackers, gone all out for Wilson or something.
          Spurs even got Joe Hart on a free as bench fodder, surely Hart would have gone to Blades to play weekly?
          Blades fans would surely take Hart over Ramsdale

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            If not Wilson, at least Josh King in addition to Brewster

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

        Not exactly his fault is it ? Can't expect such young player to carry whole team, team which performance dropped massively in comparison to last season.

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

        If the lad had some service and the manager stuck with an attacking duo.
        But Wilder is a bit lost now and keeps chopping and changing.
        Brewster is a decent finisher.

      4. jia you
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        feel sorry for him, he got a new gun but no bullets!

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

        They could have got Toni for £8m as well.

      6. Poetry in motion
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I think Brewster is a decent player, but I expected him to fail in the Blades team and I wanted him to go to other club. There was also interest from Burnley, which would also be a terrible team for him given their playing style.

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

        Brewster himself is decent player

        I think the problem lies in manager

      8. ElChapo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        If you ever wonder how Bournemouth got relegated, they spent 40 million on Dom Solanke, Brad Smith and Jordan Ibe from Liverpool.

        Unbelievable how these youngsters who have never played a senior game get sold for millions by Liverpool, whoever's doing their transfers deserves a knighthood.

      9. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Blades being bad have nothing to do with brewster...
        And he is a striker that needs good players and system around him. But yep, he is talenter but he is not That good. 20m plus a good deal with buy back clause adding to it if he is the real deal.

    21. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Mitchell, Holding, Stones
      Kdb, Son, Bruno, Grealish
      Kane, Dcl

      Good enough to save hf?

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

        Yup save it

      2. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        yep

    22. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Will u capt kdb or ster on fh?

      Or jus remove ster and get son?

    23. Netters2018
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Good enough to take through to GW19? would prefer to keep my FH for later on in the season.

      Martinez
      Holding, Mitchell, Stones
      KDB, Sterling, Bruno, Grealish, Son
      DCL, Brewster.

      Should be 9 def starters, hopefully mitchell keeps his place to make it 10.

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

        Easy FH save.

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

        Well set up for BGW, keep.

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

        Looks strong enough for BGW18, but think you need Salah for DGW19

        1. Netters2018
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          yep agree, plan is to bring salah in for Son and downgrade DCL for che adams all being well... thanks

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

            good plan - personally I would donwgrade Sterling instead, as he is less nailed and Son better value.

            1. Netters2018
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              i might do that in gw21ish and get son back for sterling depending how city look with these nice run of fixtures. in 18,19 and 20.

    24. TheCurseOfRaheem
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Any thoughts on this? Don't have a strong TV so this is basically the best I can get. The main worry is Yedlin but I'm .1 away from Clark..

      Leno
      Dias, Holding, Yedlin
      KDB (C), Sterling, Fernandes, Son, Saka
      Wilson, Kane

      Steer Douglas, Mitchell, Davis

      1. popey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        dias to Stones and upgrade Yedlin?

    25. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Any feedback on this FH team?
      Darlow
      Cancelo stones tierney
      Kdb Bruno son grealish saka
      Kane wilson

    26. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Best Taylor replacement for dgw19?

      A) Targett
      B) Holding (no dgw)
      C) Lowton/Pieters

      Already have triple Leeds so can’t get Alioski

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

        Taylor could be back for 19, I read its a small hamstring pull and not a tear.

    27. seanmcging
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      McCarthy to Martinez?

      This takes out one DGW keeper for another, but also gives me a playing keeper in GW18.

      1. popey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Martinez fixtures great after 19 so seems ok, not for a hit though as Emi unlikely to get it back v Spurs

      2. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hard to see where else you could go without spending more

      3. L'Aeroplanino
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        If money no issue then probably

      4. seanmcging
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, I have just enough to do it. Will be hard to lose McCarthy as he's been great for me this season & also looks a bit sideways given both have a double, but the GW18 fixture, Villa's defensive form & fixtures may swing it.

    28. popey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      assuming I do salah > kdb for 18, which do you prefer for BB 19;

      A) Son, TAA
      B) Salah, dallas (-8)

      pretty set on A due to the hit but having fear of no Salah for DGW. Having capped him last 2 gw's, may depend on eyetest tonight

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

        A

      2. milanista10
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        A

        1. popey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          thanks - reassuring to see A's back - would really appreciate a blank from Salah in win to nil to ease this one 🙂

    29. Luton_Fan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I've got no keeper this gw argghh. Martinez was my only playing keeper.

      1. Luton_Fan
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Mccarthy rather

    30. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Is Burke -> Smith Rowe worth a -4?

      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Probably

      2. L'Aeroplanino
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        yep