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The best Arsenal players to consider for a Blank Gameweek 18 Free Hit squad

There is a host of Arsenal options to consider for Blank Gameweek 18 over the coming days.

Considering the Gunners’ offer impressive form, an appealing fixture but only one match in Double Gameweek 19, they are prime candidates for Fantasy Premier League managers playing their Free Hit chip.

We have run the numbers on Mikel Arteta’s men ahead of their meeting with Crystal Palace to find the best options, looking at individual form as well as how the Eagles have fared defensively of late.

As this article uses extensive data from the Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area, only those with a valid subscription can access it in full.

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

    Who to start on free hit??

    A....Clark at Sheffield

    B....Saiss v Everton

    Thanks

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

      B

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Saiss

    3. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      Saiss

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

        Ta

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

    -4 GW18 team, if my one my City defenders doesn't play and Villa game gets cancelled I'll be down to 7 but probably enough:

    Martinez
    Cancelo Walker Holding
    KdB(C) Bruno Son Grealish
    Lacazette DCL Brewster
    (Forster Robertson Soucek Dallas)
    0.8

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

    Spurs vs aston villa going on?

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

      Wish I knew

    2. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A decision is expected on Monday.

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

      Surely has to be postponed to protect the integrity of the competition.

    4. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Never has one game caused so many questions. More answers are coming today.

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

    I was locked in on free hit, but just toying with the idea of going with this.

    Robertson & Salah - > Cancelo & KDB (-4). This would field:

    Cancelo Lowton
    KDB Bruno Son
    Kane Watkins

    Next week: Son & Kane -> Salah & Vardy (-4).

    Could I get away without free hitting or is it too light? (Obviously depends on *that* game going ahead)

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I would simply take more hits 😉 No risk, no gain.

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

        Anyone else I'd be selling has a double in 19 🙂

        Just free hit?

    2. Hits Magnet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'm in a similar position, I have 8/9 players with 3 UTD, 3 City and 2 spurs players. If I want more players I need to take out DGW players to bring in Arsenal players which doesn't seem like a great idea .... especially considering I'll be bringing in players I haven't fancied all season .... so I'll go with my solid 8/9 and see how I get on (happy to see my 3 City players come off at half time today)

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

    Anyone trying auba for fh?

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

      No Laca saka tierney/holding at most

    2. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No, even Laca is 50/50 for me

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

      23% is my guess

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Well it depends on *that game* though

    4. Hits Magnet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No, he played 120mins in cup game on Sat and they only scored when Laca came off the bench after 106mins .... don't see Auba starting may games for a while

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

        Martinelli injured, so he’s pretty much nailed on at LW

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

        Absurd. If healthy Auba plays.

    5. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think I prefer Saka regardless of price. Aubameyang just doesn't look threatening at all.

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

    Risk of 'circuit break'? Was Crellin referring to these rumours or Spurs match?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Me racing.

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

      12% perhaps? Or what are the rumours, I didn't find anything tbh. Something on twitter?!?

      1. Volley127
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        For all the good he does, he also quotes/speculates some extremely unlikely/clickbaity stuff. Wait and see I guess

  7. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Laca captain?
    Still not tempted by KDB's deep role Vs easier sides at home

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kane?

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Only if Villa has to play with the academy once again

    2. Hits Magnet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I don't see Pep returning to that system after how City played in last few games with KDB and Sterling playing furthest forward. I think he'll stick to Foden/KDB/Sterling for next few games ...

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I'm afraid that Jesus is gonna start so KDB will have to play deeeper

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

          KdB playing deeper is the 10, not a false 9.

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

      Bruno?

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Burnley (A) tough fixture. Can see them scoring 2 goals though but don't want to cap Bruno

    4. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kdb. Think he’ll play as a CF again and if he does it’ll be lovely. Son would also tempt me

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

        KdB hauls moving between 8 and 10, not in false 9, granted he can score anywhere.

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

    So mahrez play well for fa cup, will that allow pep to start him vs brighton?

    1. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      If Sterling isn't fit then it's highly likely, otherwise I think he is gonna be benched

  9. FantasyHero
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Haller joined Ajax?? Completely missed this!
    Guess Antonio is now safe to start every game

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      If he’s fit then he’s probably the best striker option for the dgw considering his price

    2. Hits Magnet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'm presuming the money was just too good to turn down .... don't imagine they believe Antonio is fit enough to play 90mins every week..... they must have a plan B .... might get an idea tomorrow night in FA cup game

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

        They have a great Center Forward already....

        Tomas Soucek

        He’s a beast in the penalty box and is filthy lethal in the box

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

      Cheers.
      Ya thinking of antonio for dgw. Would be a great bet if he would start both games. Let's see.
      Thanks.

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

      WHM will buy a striker but looking at who they are linked with Antonio will still be 1st choice when fit.

    5. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      There’s no way they don’t sign another striker

  10. stephen paul holtham
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Fantasy 5 could anybody tell me the link,cant find a link anywhere,thxs

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

      https://fantasy5.com/f5

  11. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Very tempted by this...

    Darlow
    Cancelo Tierney Stones
    Son Rash Bruno KDB
    Wilson Laca Cavani
    (4.0, Smithrowe, Kilman, Mitchell)

    Not too sure on double Newcastle and Cavani atm. Spurs postponement would make things a lot easier tbh. Any thoughts welcome and a little discussion 🙂 cheers

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

      Nothing wrong with Darlow and Wilson (I have them both in most drafts), I would prefer someone more nailed than Cavani, maybe take him down and Smith-Rowe up in a 3-5-2?

  12. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    How is this FH team looking?

    DDG
    Cancelo Tierney Fernandez
    KDB Sterling Fernandes Rashford Saka
    Laca Wilson
    ____
    Forster; Brewster Clark Fodder

    0.7 itb to upgrade. Feel like two playing subs is sufficient

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Very nice.

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Feel like it is a balanced team. What to do with the 0.7 itb tho? Upgrade 2nd keeper or the 3rd sub?

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Template except saiss in for Fernandez.

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Really? Saiss over Fernández? Hmmm

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I've a feeling Sheffield will score.

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

      No Spurs ? game postponed ?

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I would think so. If not then Sterling -> Kane (3-4-3) and Rash -> Son and Saiss/Fernández -> City defender

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

          Cheers

    4. JJeyy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      So is Sterling fit now?

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure. Waiting for more news

    5. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I read on here sterling might be injured?

      1. FantasyHero
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nvm

  13. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    On FH:

    Tierney and Rashford

    or

    Holding and Aubameyang

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

      Tierney and Rashford

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

      T&R

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

      A

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

    Any thoughts on these Fh teams?

    a)Ramsdale
    Shaw/Stones/Holding
    Son/Fernandes/Rashford/Gundogan/Kdb
    Laca/Kane

    b)Darlow
    Maguire/Stones/Tierney
    Son/Fernandes/Gundogan/Kdb
    Laca/Kane/Richarlison

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Make a spursless backup plan

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

        I have this one atm.
        Darlow
        Shaw/Stones/Tierney
        Auba/Fernandes/Rashford/Gundogan/Kdb
        Laca/Richarlison

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

    Anyone watch Man City v Birmingham? How did Jesus look? Played 75 min. Maybe he's an option now? Esp with Kun isolating.

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No goals against a championship side, why would he do anything in a PL side?

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

        Just because he blanks (even against a championship side) doesn't mean he's not an option, lol

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Hasn’t scored a goal since gw8, don’t get your hopes up lol

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

          He's not exactly been great in prem games either. He doesn't look like he's gonna score but he plays for City so should get enough chances that he might. There are more than 3 City players I'd have above him basically.

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

    Which is better ?
    A- Gundogan + Laca play 3-4-3
    B- Rashord + Saka play 3-5-2

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

      Tough choice, B I guess

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

  17. Ragabolly
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    No price changes

    1. Dr Mulholland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks

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

      Cheers!

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

      Cheers

    4. ted mcnure
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers fella

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

      Cheers Ragabolly.

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

      Thats a bonus 🙂

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

      Great to see you on FPLwire. The idea that you do FPL live as a side project while working as a quantum physicist and all for free is ridiculous. Thanks doesn’t seem enough but thanks anyway.

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

        Thank you so much for taking the time to write such nice words 🙂 I might be busy with my career/physics etc but deep inside, I am just an FPL addict!

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

          You the best keep it up stay safe!

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

        The real egyptian king ❤️

    8. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      excellent

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

    Is Martinez and Son -> De Gea and Rashford worth a -8 in total and then in GW 20 Rashford and Robertson -> Salah and Chillwell? To save my FH and my team would be so much better.

  19. Lilac Breasted Roller
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    So is it still worth it to FH, or are more games at risk of being cancelled with nothing of note playing?

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

      Games are still at risk of being cancelled, and all will be at risk in the short term with how high the infection rate is right now.

      If you're going to activate the FH Chip, wait to do so on Tuesday afternoon if you can.

      All good to plan whatever you like up to that point, but there's no point activating it as budget is hardly going to be a big issue. The government could announce tomorrow that there'll be a circuit break, or another team could get an outbreak.

      Honestly just hold on and gain as much info as you can. Anyone who's activated the chip early is a bigger fool right now than ever.

      1. Lilac Breasted Roller
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Agree, thanks Hazz

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

        Well tonight I learned I'm a fool. I think I'll take myself to bed now 🙂

  20. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    More rumours for stricter lockdown rules including 4 week break to ejeet sport due to Medical staff/ at John’s ambulance etc etc to be used for vaccine rollout and still 100 odd people attending games, media, security, press, ground staff etc etc ☹️

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

      Lots of rumours. Let's just wait to hear how the news filters out in the next day or so.

      Give yourself as much as an advantage as possible by being as flexible as possible (i.e. Don't go activating chips until late-on unless it's absolutely urgent - which it isn't.)

  21. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Really hope the spurs game is on. Loads of value tied up in kane and will transfer him out for 19 but I don't see any good striker options for 18 other than single gameweek 19 players who i don't want to waste a transfer on. Or should I punt on martial ?

    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      It's either Villa Spurs game on or free hit for me, won't bother with options I don't want to own after GW18.

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

    There’s only about 6 players left playing in GW18, FH looking sketchy now

  23. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    So, are you saving BB for later this season?

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I am but that's because I'm planning to FH19. All subject to Villa Spurs going ahead.

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Still dont know is it worth to take -8 hit to get KdB and get rid of Balbuena for BB

        1. Simon69
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I'd have no issue with a hit during the DGW if you're going to BB... KDB also a possible captaincy option.

  24. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Any weight in Mourinho saying he expects game to go ahead or is this the usual Jose bit where he sets himself up to go off on one if its postponed?

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He’s just being a smartass is all

  25. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Gents Captian Kane or Kdb ? Thanks

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

      KDB for me. The MCI kids are clicking with KDB unleashed

      Kane and Co could win 10-0 vs the AV child soldiers but I think they would stop the massacre at 3-0 so not to spark outrage and show respect for AVs situation. I rather stay away from this situation with a captain.

      **** Stupid personal opinions ****

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

        Not stupid at all thx for thoughts

  26. speardrops
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    SPEARMINT’S MINTY FREE HIT GUIDE: GAMEWEEK 18 - My first FPL "article" in a while!

    What’s up guys, my first article in a long while. I’ll be going through my top blank gameweek picks based on my studies of the stats and the eye test.

    Keepers:

    Karl “Pilkington” Darlow (5m)

    A shoe in vs the goal shy and generally poor SHU team. My only apprehension is the lack of save points against such a shoddy SHU attack.

    Jay Leno (4.9m)

    Less likely of a cleanie in my humble opinion vs a decent CPL attack. Better for saves, in a better defence though.

    Rammy Ramsdale (4.7m)

    Rammy gains the advantage of being able to own the insurance of big Mikey Verrips (4m) as your backup. Again, against a side who are fairly impotent up top.

    The D:

    Cancelo Culture (5.6m)

    Pricey, extravagant, and hopefully not at the mercy of Pep’s Wheel after his 45 min rest this weekend. By far one of the best attacking options at the back and a part of the D most likely to get a shut out this GWK.

    Johnny Stones (5.0m)
    Cheap as chips and fresh off a goal against United midweek, inferior to CC but not a bad option whatsoever against a pretty dire Brighton attack who need to find another striker in the January window. Dias too pricey for my likely but the better option if you have a 800k in your back pocket.

    Kieran “The Taste” Tierney (5.4m)

    Alongside CC, the best of the defenders this week for potential attacking output. A decent fixture against CPL in London. Has a great deal of threat and arguably ousts a second MCI DEF with this.

    Shawshank Redemption (4.8m)
    On corners for United with surprisingly good attacking underliers in the month gone by. Not a bad option.

    Harry Maguire (5.4m) – Already memed too much to allow for a nickname.

    Top of the threat charts for a reason but can’t seem to hit the target. Better than sure IMO for the added points and bonus that come with a DEF goal if you have spare cash. Not as good as Tierney or an extra MCI DEF.

    DeAndre “Pace” Yedlin (4.3m)

    The best budget pick at the back this week. Playing as a wingback against the worst side in the league though don’t expect the world; it’s a NEW defender I’m suggesting here – give me a break fellas. Watch out for Lewis injury news. If Lewis is back then go for Clark (4.5m) or Schar (4.9m) if you’re feeling spicey.

    The Batman’s Holding The Bowler’s… (4.5m)

    Rob Holding BTW. A safer if less exciting alternative to DeAndre. Likely won’t be on for any returns at the opposite end of the pitch.

    That Mitchell and Money in the Bank Look (3.9m)

    This man is for your shamefully low budget bench you penny pinching FPL scumbags out there. Have another better pick in reserve in front of him as it’s unlikely he’s getting anything this weekend but some points for just turning up but more importantly gives you the extra funds for a big man at the back.

    Middle of the park:

    Kevin (11.6m)
    You didn’t read this far for me to give you a tip about the best midfielder in the world being a good pick did you? I will say no more. He is very good at football, he is playing against Brighton.

    Bruno (11.3m)

    Looks like he needs a 3 week spa break but will be chomping at the bit and fresher after the defeat to City in the League Cup and then rest in the FA Cup. Avoid at your peril.

    Marcus “The Saviour” Rashford (9.6)

    A great man but is he great this week in your teams? The answer: most likely. Burnley look poor, he looks sharp and again has had a little rest.

    Tiki Saka (5.3m)

    Potentially a little bit of a trap with the surprise ARS resurgence but cheap enough to avoid any embarrassment over the pick. Decent stats and value too if ARS keep it up. Pref a premium defender and switch in formation but he’s here as an enabler.

    Ilkay “The Snapper” Gundogan (5.4m)

    A shrewd pick. Topping Sterling’s and KDB’s recent big chances and in a purple patch. Will he play? Where will he play? Only Pep knows. Not a bad enabler and better than Saka if you’re opting for KDB and only one other MCI asset besides the German box-to-box man. Fine but don't be surprised at a large 2 staring you in the face when you excitedly click your points tab.

    Aubameblank (11.3m)

    He’s on the list but at the bottom. Should you pick him? Probably not given the value and form of about 700 other players in the league but he’s here. Do you like a shot in the dark, a gamble, a longshot over a sure fire? He’s your man.

    James “The Fringe” Rodriguez (7.7m)

    Very interesting pick at the 7-8m range. As a watcher of many Prem games I can tell you Wolves have looked and played awfully. Will be ready to play and always passes the eye test.

    Up Top:

    Cilson (6.5m)
    Outrageously Cilson is top of the list. Penalties, value and fixture swing it. My tip would be to play him as a two or even solo and go for the heavenly five man premiums in your Mids.

    DC to the L (7.8m)

    A true poacher and goalscorer this season. DCL has James back against a pitiful Wolves team. The match could go either way so I will not be tipping a double up but his service should be good.

    Tony M (8.7m)

    As a one weeker, maybe the best pick up top… arguably. That’s if he can shrug off that trademark Tony M mood and get back in the icey cold veins vibe, scoring streak.

    Lacasweat (8.3m)

    He’s in the zone but pricey and security of starts coupled with ARS’s dodgy early season form worry me. Definitely wouldn’t captain but an okay choice for his price range.

    Benchman Brewster (4.5m)

    Here’s your prime bench fodder for this week if you’re playing one or two up top (my recommendation for an optimal formation this week). Again like Mitch I would have someone else proceeding him though – a Holding/Gundo type ranged player. Go for (4.3m) Davis if you need the funds though.

    GENERAL TIPS:

    You’ll notice a distinct lack of Spurs lads here. That’s because it seems very likely their match will be called off tomorrow (or today if you’re reading this then). If it’s not then Harry "Yeah, Obviously" Kane and Superman Son will be the top of my tips this week. Captaincy wise I’d go the following, fixtures allowing:

    TOT attacker
    MCI attacker (i.e. KDB as Raheem the Dream is rumoured to be out)
    MUN attacker

    Cheers for reading if you made it this far. Come check me out on Twitch for my pre deadline stream the day (Mon 11th) before ( https://www.twitch.tv/spearmintspaff ), I'm on Twitter too ( https://twitter.com/SpearmintSpaff ). It's not your usual FPL content, trust. KO for our stream is:

    9PM UK GMT / 2PM CAD MDT / 4PM USA EDT / 1 PM USA PST

    I stream "FPL Live" every week the day before the deadline at a later time than other content creators for folks in stranger time zones such as myself in Canada. Thanks guys and good luck.

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

      Nice, what about Saiss?

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

        Everton's attack is juicy with James and DCL. Wolves look terrible. Toss of a coin due to both clubs being similarly levelled on paper though. Fine if you fancy it.

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

          Yea his attacking threat interests me, not his cs potential

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

            With general odds and statistics there's a lot higher chance that a cheaper defender should keep a cleanie against a subpar side than for Saiss to score. I'd put him at no. 4 for attacking potential at the back this week anyway tbh with your Trophe.

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

              Ok ty gl

    2. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Why can't you just post a link to this somewhere else

      What's with the nicknames n all?

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

      Great post.

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

      Thanks. What are these Sterling rumours?

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

        Him and Shaw have been flagged up with 75% - were deemed fine yesterday. Damn.

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

      Good effort - the KDB summary in particular made me smile 🙂

    6. Soto Ayam
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks for this. Great fun to read

    7. speardrops
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks for the green mods and all your work.

      * UPDATES (as of 11/01/2021 0518 MDT) *

      Karl “Pilkington” Darlow (5m)

      *A few of you pointed out Dubravka could reclaim his place, I don't see it personally with Karly Pilkoids Darlow being one of NEW's best performers this season, a fan favourite and in months gone by he had the best keeping stats in the league. Go for Jay Leno below if you're a worrier.

      *Shawshank Redemption (4.8m)

      Avoid now due to new injury update. Pick H-Mags over AWB, more thread, AWB more defensive. Telles tasty too.

      *The Roman (5.1m)

      Added to replace the Shawshank Redemption in the list but by no means a priority. The Roman should be a decent option but as I've mentioned in other areas, Wolves look sub par and Everton's attack will be revitalised. Coin flip but good attacking threat.

      *Price corrections: Kevin (11.7m) & Cancelo Culture (5.8m)

  27. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Absolutely zero percent chance Mahrez starts now after 90 in the cup.

    Why do I still own him??? HOW???

    1. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Haha same mate, brought him in for all of his 1 pointers

  28. NejiHyuuga01
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I generally wait till the deadline to make transfers. I said to myself let's do this today morning what could possibly go wrong so I could avoid price drops/rises. Brought Shaw without FH as Telles played in the cup. Boom injured. Never early transferring again

  29. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Seems a lot of players using free hit...anyone else going with just 6 players and saving it?

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

      I was but that 6-7 become 4-5 without the Spurs Villa game.
      Who knows what will happen.

    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'm thinking of rolling with just 5, all from City and Utd.

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Tempted, although I transfered out Son and while I was happy with it before when looking at his fixtures, knowing Spurs will have a few DGWs (especially if the Villa game is off) I'm kind of regretting it especially because of the value I have built up in him and knowing I won't be able to get him back really. If I FH it means I'll have him back, but my initial thought was to just try wing it with my 6/7 (that'd be after a Spurs cancellation) and save the FH for a week where I imagine there'd be more points available and more choice, and seeing there are a few here that seem like they might just do that too means maybe I'm best too doing that

  30. BurnMyBread
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What’s the status of the Leeds vs Southampton game? Seems like everyone forgot about it as another fixture aside from Villa/Spurs at the risk of being moved.

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

      Depending on this fixture, I would like to bring in another city player for a hit this GW

    2. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      It is in another GW. Have no luxury to look so far nowadays.