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Value midfielder Pereira improving in new central role for West Brom

West Ham 2-1 West Brom

  • Goals: Jarrod Bowen (£6.3m), Michail Antonio (£6.3m) | Matheus Pereira (£5.6m)
  • Assists: Vladimir Coufal (£4.7m), Andriy Yarmolenko (£5.5m) | Kamil Grosicki (£5.3m)
  • Bonus points: Antonio x3, M Pereira x2, Coufal x1

THE BAGGIES BAG

Matheus Pereira (£5.6m) is quietly building Fantasy Premier League appeal again as he scored in West Bromwich Albion’s 2-1 defeat to West Ham on Tuesday evening.

It was the midfielder’s third strike in two matches and a fourth attacking return since Sam Allardyce arrived at the Hawthorns in Gameweek 14 – more than any colleague.

Crucially, it has made for excellent value for money too. Costing just £5.6m, Pereira’s score during the new manager’s reign working out at 5.5 points per million spent.

Pereira’s new central role has played a pivotal part in that upturn in fortunes, which has helped West Brom score four goals in their last two.

The Brazilian was deployed on the flanks for much of Slaven Bilic’s time in charge of West Brom this season but Allardyce has allowed him to play number 10 in each of the last three matches – which has yielded three goals for the midfielder.

Despite the 24-point score recorded in Double Gameweek 19, Pereira may have to be someone Fantasy managers keep only on their radar for now.

West Brom face Manchester City (home), Spurs (away) and Manchester United (home) between now and Gameweek 24.

Still, Gameweek 21 and 22 meetings with Fulham (home) and Sheffield United (away) offer some short-term appeal.

CELEBRATION

Michail Antonio (£6.3m) looks set to offer similar consistent form Fantasy managers witnessed during Project Restart.

On Tuesday night, he started back-to-back Premier League matches for the first time since Gameweek 6 and, despite still only working his way back to full fitness, already has two goals in two.

As we mentioned in our match report for the win over Burnley, Antonio’s knack of getting on the end of balls in and around the six-yard box is the true key to his appeal.

And it was exactly the story against West Brom, as he hooked a flying leg on the end of an Andriy Yarmolenko (£5.5m) knock-down in the second half.

Perhaps mildly ominous for owners and non-owners alike, is the fact that David Moyes insisted post-match that Antonio is still not back to his best.

The fact that the West Ham manager replaced him with Mark Noble (£4.6m) in the 84th minute suggests there is still game-time management required following his long lay-off.

That said, Sebastien Haller‘s (£6.1m) sale to Ajax is a continuing reminder that, at the very least, he is ready to start games consistently, if not finish them.

Meanwhile, anyone not in possession of Antonio might be somewhat concerned to see him score 18 points in Double Gameweek 19 only for his manager to imply there are remaining gears for him to cycle up through.

“He was excellent, his goal was great, but he is still not at full tilt. We are asking a lot from him and he is turning into a ruthless striker.” – David Moyes

VLAD THE IMPALER

West Ham’s run of defensive form was brought to an end by West Brom on Tuesday night.

Pereira’s second-half strike was the first Premier League goal the Hammers had conceded with Craig Dawson (£4.5m) in the side.

With Crystal Palace (away), Fulham (away) and Sheffield United (home) three of the next five opponents, there is certainly very little to worry owners of West Ham’s defensive assets from Double Gameweek 19.

The former Watford man looks closer and closer to squeezing his way into Fantasy consideration not least just because of his price but because he finally started offering threat against West Brom.

Dawson managed to find space on the back post to nod an Aaron Cresswell (£5.4m) corner towards Sam Johnstone‘s (£4.5m) goal in the first half, nodding just wide when he should have scored.

While Cresswell managed just two points on Tuesday night, his owners can still look forward to a period of strong potential for the left-back.

Of his six assists this season, five of them have come away from home and West Ham face road trips, to Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Fulham, in three of the next four Gameweeks.

Meanwhile, Vladimir Coufal (£4.7m) continues to be the more useful of West Ham’s full-backs at the London Stadium.

His assist for Jarrod Bowen‘s (£6.3m) opening goal was his third at home this season, the most of any West Ham defender in 2020/21.

The right-back even went close to his first Premier League goal in the first half, popping up in the box and watching his shot deflected wide for a corner.

West Ham United XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Cresswell, Ogbonna, Dawson, Coufal; Rice, Soucek; Benrahma (Yarmolenko 62′), Lanzini (Fornals 62′), Bowen; Antonio (Noble 84′).

West Bromwich Albion XI (4-4-1-1): Johnstone; Gibbs, Bartley, Ajayi, O’Shea; Grosicki (Furlong 70′), Sawyers, Livermore (Robson-Kanu 80′), Gallagher; M Pereira; C Robinson.

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759 Comments Post a Comment
  1. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If Haaland came to the PL, which team do you think he would be a best fit for, i.e where would he score most goals?

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

      City or United

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

      city

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

      City

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

      Leeds

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This, 100 goals a season

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

      Liverpool, City or Leeds (imagine him getting Bamford's chances)

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

      Scunthorpe

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

      I'm withholding judgement on how good he is after the werner and havertz disasters (so far, and not sure how much time you get to adjust when you cost 40 and 70 million).

    8. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      City

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

    Rodri back tonight against Villa. Mahrez or Foden for last spot Silva on standby for KDB but meds working on KDB's ankle. Hopefully he starts

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

      Source for KDB injury?

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

        He came off after a tackle. People are speculating he’s injured from that.

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

          he came off about 30mins after the tackle? and at the exact point city had just scored their 3rd?

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

            No there was
            Another tackle people keep going on about on here. I was sound asleep though.

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

              i watched the game, and had a mild panic attack every time he got fouled, the only one i remember was first half on the edge of palace's box.

  3. marcos11
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Best Rashford replacement for gw21 onwards? Already have KDB Bruno and Son

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

      Pool?

      Salah/Mane?
      Jota likely to be back soon?

      1. marcos11
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Salah was my plan all along but I’m now questioning Liverpools form but I don’t know if theres a better option bar really reshuffling my team

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

      Maddison/Grealish

      1. marcos11
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Was thinking Grealish and use the cash elsewhere if they have doubles

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

    Can't see Haaland going to Utd after what Keane did to his dad

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

    Weird. GW rank went down quite a bit but went up in OR rank.

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

      Normal to have such anomalies since GW rank is not dependent on past score.
      Its just that teams in your vicinity (rankwise) scored less than you did and avg player scored more than you did.

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

        Ah ok. Just not noticed that before and been playing a while now.

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

      Same. Purely means that there’s a lot of dross above you.

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

        Well there are enough of them.

  6. kime67
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    whats the plan for gw 29? is it possible to get 11 out?

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

      For those with FH probably

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

      FH since my wc is gone

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

      Yes, easily.

      1. Party time
          3 years, 2 months ago

          This

      2. kime67
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        how many games will there be?

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

          6

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

            You don't know that 😀 !

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

        Not gonna be easy without a lot of hits if you also want a strong DGW26 squad.
        Also keep in mind, that those you bring in for BGW29 (if not on FH) will stay in your squad 😀 Not looking like many attractive teams/players in GW29 at the moment.

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

        Plan is to wait and see what games will be played then.

      5. Baron Penguin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I've used FH and BB, planning to WC in 25, TC in 26 with 10/11 DGWers and put BGW 29 players on bench.

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

        People couldnt effectively plan for GW19 using a WC, FH and BB.

        A plan for GW29 in the middle of GW19 is lol

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

          So much this

        2. Baron Penguin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Never hurts to plan ahead! plus it's fun, and I like fun.

      7. linkafu
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        How many games min?.

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

      Team is looking alright but I think my funds are a bit too spread out.

      Martinez
      Chilwell Dias Stones
      Salah Bruno Rashford Raphinha
      Vardy Watkins Bamford

      Johnstone Soucek Coufal Dallas

      I would quite like KDB and planning to do Vardy to Kane in GW23. Any other thoughts?

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        If Leeds don't have a double soon, Raphinha and Dallas can probably go

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

          Yeah Raphinha is on the chopping block. If Salah doesn't score vs Burnley I think I'll be very tempted to switch him to KDB

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

      A Watkins goal tonight would be glorious

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

        Yeah I picked him over Antonio, would love a goal even though i've got 2 city defs

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

          I own Stones but happy with his points for the week! (Would take another goal!)

          Watkins would be a big rank gainer

      2. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Unintentional assist more likely

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

          I’ll take it if Grealish is on the end of it

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

      Re Rupert - No speculation Mate, he has had 2 sessions in City's treatment Centre. Should make it I think . Gutted if he doesn't

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

        You do know you can reply to comments by pressing 'reply' on the comment you want to respond to?

        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          🙂

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

          Like this!

        3. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          He has signed up for membership - surely he has used internet forums before ...?!

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

          Won't get all that attention he's craving if he does that

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

        And this

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

      Anybody have villa down to win this evening? It doesn’t look likely with 9 covid cases and no game since new year.

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

        9 cases long time ago
        Walker, Ederson back in contention despite covid

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

          Yup, a nod to lack of training and intensity, rather than a current absentee list.

          City should plough through them.

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

            Agree with the training and intensity but I think this game will be very close

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

        city look to be hitting their stride, but you never know.

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

        I think they can snaffle a draw at best.

      4. Baron Penguin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        As a Dias, Stones, KDB, Martinez and Watkins owner, I'd take a 3-1 City win, goals for Dias and Stones, assists for KDB, 3 save points for Martinez and a Watkins goal.

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

        No

      6. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        You never know, but it does look like the strongest MCI version this season so far...

      7. jammie26
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I've had a bet on villa, price is too big imo.

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

      Aston Villa players confirmed to have trained this week are as follows…

      Goalkeepers: Martinez, Heaton, Steer

      Defenders: Cash, Guilbert, Elmohamady, Mings, Konsa, Engels, Targett, Taylor

      Midfielders: McGinn, Luiz, Nakamba, Barkley, Hourihane, J Ramsey, A Ramsey, Chukwuemeka

      Forwards: Grealish, Traore, Watkins, El Ghazi, Davis

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

        Thank you.

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

        All we need basically

      3. Trane84
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Pretty much full strength then? I can't notice any first choice XI missing in any case.

      4. JELLYFISH
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hourihane is having a medical at Swansea so he won't be involved (doubt that anybody has him in their team amyway)

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

        Yes but physically how ok are they? As a group? No competitive football for 19 days. Is that a good thing whilst some suffered with symptoms of COVID?

        We’ll see what happens, a real test for villa, away at form leaders and probable title winners.

        Real test

        1. jammie26
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Only a couple had symptoms, the rest should be nicely rested and raring to go.

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

            Fairs

        2. El Presidente
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          yeah, its gonna be tough for them

      6. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Almost went mad when I saw no Grealish in the MFers...

        Then I looked a bit further down 🙂

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

      Villa looking full strength, this will be close

      1. The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Fit enough though?

    10. SomeoneKnows
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Any transfer suggestions? Considering either Salah > Son pending their result or perhaps Bednarek > Coufal

      Martinez (Forster)
      Cancelo, Stones, Dallas (Bednark, Douglas)
      KDB, Salah, Bruno, Grealish (Soucek)
      Kane, Antonio, Bamford

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

        roll FT 100%.

        2FT is a thing of beauty.

    11. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Bruno Yellow tonight would be lovely

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

        Not more than a KDB blank

      2. Fulgencio Obelmejias
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        For removing his shirt after scoring a hatrick.

    12. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone thinking of getting Matheus Pereira for FUL & SHU after their City game?

      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        It has crossed my mind....

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

        I am now 😉

    13. Henning
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      0 m in the bank and 1 ft

      Save?

      de Gea Martinez
      Stones Taa Coufal Justin Dallas
      Son Salah Fernandes Barnes Soucek
      Vardy Bamford Antonio

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

        Lovely side

        I'd be tempted to move TAA on

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

          Thanx.
          Maby get a city def in for him.

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

        Yep, looks good

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

        Salah to KDB not tempting you?

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

          Yes it does.

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

      TAA out for Zouma in?

      Already have Robbo

      1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Zouma hasn't started last 2 games

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

        why?

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

        Zouma? I'd wait to see if he is going to start first

      4. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I would not be looking at Chelsea defenders right now until they up their game.

      5. jammie26
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hell no.

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

      GTG for gw20? Right subs?
      Martinez
      Robbo Cancelo Dallas
      Salah KDB Bruno Raphina Soucek
      Antonio Bamford
      (Johnstone Wood Coufal Taylor)

      1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Looks like you really fancy Leeds and West Ham winning so go with it

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

          I guess so. Only other option is Wood!

          1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            If Taylor is fit I think he would be a good shout

    16. Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Areola, Cavaleiro, AWB, Bruno, Stones, Dias & KDB today. Can't wait!

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

      Gundogan a good option for the next four or stick with Soucek? Its only for the next four as I plan to WC in 23.

      1. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Seems like 'trap' material to me. But I would have said that weeks ago, and yet he keeps starting bagging goals. So what do I know!

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

          Exactly. I thought the same. But he seems to be relentless at the moment. Plus KDB's position up the field with Rodri/ Fernandinho holding the midfield is giving him more freedom.

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

        if that is your only issue, i would absolutely make that move.

        a nailed gundogan is probably more like a 7 - 7.5m mid.

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

          obviously nailed doesn't last for ever at city, but they are short on options right now.

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

          The only issue in my team right now. Plus its a 4 week punt.

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

        Gund

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

        Go for it, times out with City's fixtures turning too

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

      I see manc winning aston 5-0. No chance at all aston

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

      Martinez / Guaita
      Shaw / Stones / Coufal / Justin / Mitchell
      Grealish / Son / KDB / Fernandes / Smith Rowe
      Kane / Antonio / Watkins

      WC squad. Thoughts?

      1. marcos11
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Looks solid

      2. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Very nice but for now I would double city defence

        1. marcos11
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Agree with this, maybe downgrade one of the keepers and go Justin > Dias/Cancelo

      3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Personally I would have Salah over Kane. But that's me!

        Very nice side.

      4. John Nerdelbaum
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        What happens when Salah tears it up tomorrow?
        Looks great but as others have said I would double up with City def. Downgrade Guaita

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

          I would rather have 2 playing goalkeepers with all the covid stuff. Villa and Palace have solid fixtures over the next 10 GWs. And of course Villa have DGWs coming.

          I took Salah and Bamford out to accomodate Kane and Son. Prefer those, Salah/Liverpool look absolutely awful at the minute and tough fixtures. Kane/Son fixture proof.

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

        Think I would do Guita, Grealish & Justin -> Areola, Maddison & Dias/Cancelo

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

          Think all three would be upgrades. Areola have more games in hand (in most weeks you'd play Martínez and bench Guaita anyway). Areola could have a sneaky DGW in 23 or something. Not likely with Guaita and Palace.
          Maddison is looking more dangerous and involved than Grealish. Justin is a class player and has been so good in FPL this year (would have loved to own him), but no way he will match Cancelo/Dias over the next many GW's

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

      1 FT 0.1 ITB - Save FT?

      Martinez
      Coufal | Stones | Dallas
      Salah | KDB | Bruno | Grealish | Soucek
      Kane | Ings

      Forster | Holding | Mitchell | Davis

    21. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Take Stones & Justin out of my team and I'm having a poor week so far actually - but do have 10 left to go, so hope springs eternal

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

        My team is Stones and fail

        Bench boost wasted

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

        I normally have a poor week when I decide to remove the two highest scorers in my team

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

      really can't decide what to do...

      Johnstone
      Dias Stones Coufal Dallas
      Salah KDB Fernandes
      Kane Bamford Antonio

      Steer Soucek Mitchell Alzate
      1FT 1.4m

      Team is in decent shape overall, but Johnstone has been a horrible move. Do I...

      A) roll FT, then Johnstone has a couple of decent fixtures
      B) Johnstone to Martinez (just get it done)
      C) Alzate to Saka

      1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Def roll a free

    23. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Liverpool defence owners..
      Time to sell?
      Thinking I might go Robertson to a Utd defender next GW

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I think so. Im planning to sell Robbo for Shaw this week.
        Frees up a lot of funds for me.

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

          Bruno Fernandes (£11.3m), Luke Shaw (£4.8m) and Harry Maguire (£5.4m) are all on four yellows. They must avoid another caution against Fulham to evade a ban.

          1. Karan14
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers for this!

            The ban doesnt count for the FA Cup game?

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

              No that is only red cards I think.
              5 yellows in PL results in one game ban in PL

      2. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Don’t own any Pool DFers, but I don’t think they are worth the cash when so many 4.5-6.0 mil DFers are bringing home the points this season. So yeah, I definitely would sell.

        I’m bringing in Shaw this week (can’t afford Maguire or Awb)

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

        On my mind

        Caught between TAA to

        A Stones (double with Dias)
        B Maguire/AWB
        C Justin

        United is the favourite right now,

    24. Ronnies
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Bench 1;

      A) Justin - away to Everton
      B) Coufal - away to Palace
      C) Soucek

      Cheers.

      1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        A

      2. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        B) but it’s not an easy choice. They are all similar in points potential

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

      Ohhhwduddle
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      Bukayo
      Saka
      Ohhhwduddle
      Saka
      Ohhhwduddle
      Saka
      Bukayo
      Bukayo
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      https://soundcloud.com/arseblog/bukayo-saka-arsecast-extra-intro

    26. Tomsk
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Is Salah still a season keeper?
      We don't have massive value tied up in him(.3m).
      He doesn't look that dangerous recently but I'm still scared to get rid of him.

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

        No - just bring him back if he hits form - not like we have immense value tied up in him like we did in 17/18

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

        I think tonight's the big test for him in our teams. I transferred him out for Rashford before the cry game when I heard he would be benched, that turned out to be a disaster. Got him straight back in , wasting 2 transfers and he's done nothing since, unbelievable really

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

        Thanks both.
        If he wasnt on penalties he would've been gone. If he blanks tomorrow I'm doing Salah to Son (I need to be braver!).

    27. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Grealish getting a yellow tonight? Can see a very frustrating night which always makes him p1ssy.