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Injury latest on De Bruyne as Gundogan emerges as Man City’s best FPL attacker

Man City 2-0 Aston Villa

  • Goals: Bernardo Silva (£7.4m), Ilkay Gündogan (£5.5m)
  • Assists: Rodrigo (£5.4m), Gabriel Jesus (£9.1m)
  • Bonus points: Rodrigo x3, Gündogan x2, João Cancelo x1 (£5.8m), Ruben Dias x1 (£5.8m), B Silva x1

KEVIN!

Pep Guardiola and owners of Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) alike will be sweating on his fitness after the player was forced off in Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa.

There were already concerns about the Belgian’s condition going into Wednesday night considering he was given a rest during the final 20 minutes of the 4-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace.

De Bruyne was able to start for the 13th straight Premier League game but he lasted just 58 minutes in the second match of Double Gameweek 19.

And Guardiola only heaped further concern on De Bruyne’s owners by confirming post-match that the injury could be muscular.

“Kevin De Bruyne put his hand on his leg, so I have the feeling it will be something muscular. These things happen with this amount of games.” – Pep Guardiola

It is, of course, too soon for either Guardiola or Fantasy managers to know the full extent of De Bruyne’s injury and the player is likely to have a scan on Thursday to assess the damage.

It is worth saying that there is slightly longer than usual for De Bruyne to recover considering that Manchester City’s next Premier League match does not take place until next Tuesday.

There is also an FA Cup match against Cheltenham Town on Saturday which will allow Guardiola a chance to rest De Bruyne.

Crucially, it means we will have at least two pre-match press conferences for the manager to update us on the Belgian although not many in the Fantasy community will enjoy being at Guardiola’s mercy in a media briefing…

HAPPINESS IS A WARM GÜN

Ilkay Gündogan (£5.5m) extended his impressive run of form for Manchester City on Wednesday evening.

His fifth goal of the season, and second of Double Gameweek 19, helped the German international to a third double-digit haul since Gameweek 13, more than any colleague across the same period.

In total, Gündogan has racked up 54 points in his last seven matches (7.7 per game) and, with West Bromwich Albion (away) and Sheffield United (home) up next, interest in his signature is sure to increase.

His new advanced role has been well-documented of late but what helped him get on the scoresheet against Aston Villa was his place in the penalty pecking order.

With a flagging De Bruyne removed from proceedings after 58 minutes, it fell to Gündogan to dispatch a 90th-minute spot-kick after Gabriel Jesus (£9.1m) had forced a handball out of Matty Cash (£5.0m).

And if the Belgian is set to miss a few games, then Gündogan’s stock can only increase further, especially if he has a stronger claim to penalties than Jesus and Riyad Mahrez (£8.1m), who he shared the pitch with during stoppage time against Aston Villa.

Raheem Sterling (£11.4m) had gone off by the time Gündogan put Manchester City 2-0 up but his troubles from the spot this season have been well-documented.

SILVA LINING

For the second time in three Premier League matches, Bernardo Silva (£7.4m) was selected to occupy the false-nine role for Manchester City.

With Jesus consigned to the bench for the second time during that run, Guardiola’s preference for a more fluid front-three comprised of midfielders is becoming clear.

Judging by his pre-match comments, it sounds as if that outset may continue until either Jesus or Sergio Aguero (£10.3m) can start finding the net again – when given an opportunity, that is.

“Strikers have to score goals. The way we want to play does not depend on strikers, centre-backs, full-backs. We have a special way to play, sometimes we need strikers, sometimes we don’t.” – Pep Guardiola

Silva is already reaping the rewards of his false-nine role as he scored his first Premier League goal of the season against Aston Villa.

But he went close on other occasions including a well-saved header at the back post in the third minute.

“Bernardo Silva, I said many times, is one of the most intelligent players I have ever seen. He can do everything in every position and he has the quality to score goals too. It’s really good for him and us. A fantastic goal.” – Pep Guardiola

CANCELO CULTURE

The João Cancelo (£5.8m) rollercoaster still had plenty of dips and loop-the-loops in the second match of Double Gameweek 19.

Fresh from a one-point cameo against Crystal Palace, the full-back returned to the side on Wednesday evening, playing in the left-back role initially and securing a clean sheet and one bonus.

That made for an eight-point score for the Double Gameweek while John Stones (£5.1m) and Ruben Dias (£5.8m) enjoyed 27 and 17-point hauls.

But Cancelo certainly had chances to get close to his central-defensive counterparts as he struck the crossbar in the first half, which would have resulted in a De Bruyne assist had he found the back of the net.

And in the second half, the Portuguese international drove through the middle of the pitch and fired an arrow of a shot at the bottom corner before Emiliano Martínez (£5.1m) turned away a certain goal.

It is worth saying that Cancelo was more involved in the game during the first half when stationed on the left-hand side of Manchester City’s defence.

However, he was forced to staff the right-back berth after the 28th minute when Kyle Walker (£6.1m) was forced off with a knock and replaced by Oleksandr Zinchenko (£5.5m) – a switch that somewhat limited his involvement.

That said, Cancelo’s chances of starting games and avoiding further benchings could be boosted if Walker faces more time on the sidelines.

“I haven’t spoken to the doctor. If Kyle Walker asks to be out, it is because something happened. Hopefully just a kick.” – Pep Guardiola

Manchester City XI (4-3-3): Ederson; Cancelo, Dias, Stones, Walker (Zinchenko 28′); Gündogan, Rodri, De Bruyne (Jesus 59′); Foden, B Silva, Sterling (Mahrez 72′).

Aston Villa XI (4-2-3-1): Martínez; Targett (N Taylor 75′), Mings, Konsa, Cash; McGinn, D Luiz; Grealish, Barkley (Ramsey 68′), B Traoré (El Ghazi 68′); Watkins.

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

    i dont think i ll ever beat that magical dgw with tc sanchez and his 75 points.

    2 assist between bruno and kdb over 2 gws is just very disappointed and cant rely on stones and dias doing miracles every gw especially when fixtures turn.

    bit clueless atm

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

      I had Alexis TC for his 81 points, dont remember which season

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

        think it was the same week yes, must have been 81 not 75 🙂

        1. aleksaa2
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Nope, he had both 81 and 75 as a TC, one was in 2016 and the other in 2017 if I remember corectly

        2. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          One included a brace vs I think West Brom and the other year a last minute panenka pen vs Burnley maybe??

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

            i am confused now.... I "think" he scored v southampton when he hauled as a TC for my team.

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

            i had him for assist and goal vs Stoke and brace vs Sunderland

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

          DGW 37 of 2016/17
          Kane 31, Sanchez 27 and Jesus 19, a Top 10k average of 146, now that was a proper DGW.
          https://fpldiscovery.wordpress.com/2017/05/18/1617-gw-37-final-results/

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

            i was on 182 as i can remember, top score was about 220

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I can't remember ever having a great TC, I think I didn't play FPL in that Sanchez season
      Hoping we get a good Spurs DGW to use it

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Oh yes

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

        that week was mental, I should have done a screen dump 🙂 all the players scored mega, king was a midfielder then and got double digit haul as well.

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yes that’s right, I think my midfield that season was full of strikers!

          Sanchez | Hazard | Firmino | King

    3. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Found this

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      We’re already missing the Premier League and in particularly the FPL season. We hope that the season will resume as soon as possible, but until then, we’re not going to stop talking about FPL, whether it be looking back on past glories or planning for future success.

      In this article we focus on the former. Specifically, the top five FPL moments to have taken place over the past five years. This writer has only been playing FPL seriously for the last five seasons and as such, that is the benchmark of this article. For those of you who have been playing for much longer, please let us know on Twitter @thestatszone of your most memorable FPL moments, whether it be a particular haul from past Premier League stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale, or perhaps a lesser-known player proving a once in a season differential for your team. Warning, this article may contain an element of bias based on this writer’s own FPL experiences.

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      Let’s paint a picture. Around 40 minutes into Man City’s Saturday 3pm home game against Newcastle and Sergio Aguero hadn’t found the net yet. By the 66th minute, Aguero was leaving the field to a standing ovation, both at the Etihad Stadium and in every household of every FPL player who placed their captain’s armband upon the him that gameweek. Incredibly, the Argentinian had gone on to scored five goals against the Magpies in the space of 22 minutes on the pitch and had accrued 25 FPL points. For the many who had captained him, the rewards were far greater, with that points tally doubling and even tripling for those brave enough to have played their triple captain chip. An iconic moment in the history of FPL and a reminder why even today, anyone who doesn’t own Sergio Aguero draws a deep intake of breath every time he steps foot on the pitch in the Premier League.

      Alexis Sanchez May 13th-16th 2015 – Three goals & one assist vs Stoke & Newcastle

      We’re going back to Double Gameweek 37 in 2017. Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez faced a double gameweek that included a trip to Stoke and a midweek home fixture against Sunderland. A goal and an assist vs Stoke set the tone, with Sanchez picking up 12 FPL points. A brace against Sunderland brought further joy, leading to Sanchez picking up 15 FPL points after Mesut Ozil collected maximum bonus points over the Chilean. This gave Sanchez a final score of 27 FPL points and for the many managers who triple captained the Gunners midfielder, a score of 81 FPL points. An FPL haul for the ages.

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

        nice digging 🙂

  2. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Soucek > Gundo 1FT? Currently my 5th midfielder

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

      yep

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers!

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

      Looks good to me

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

    A sick, cruel joke that I have to rely on Chris Wood to save my gameweek tomorrow.

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You have Salah tbf, could be a few around your rank who don’t have him

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

        My rank will still decrease if he hauls.

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          True, I’m bricking it without him tomorrow!

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

            You are very brave, I admire that. I can't go without Salah, KDB and Bruno because they are too highly owned. I feel like I'm being held hostage.

  4. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If KdB is out:

    Play one of:
    Soucek
    Dallas
    Mitchell

    Or transfer to ........? Other mids are
    Bruno
    Son
    Grealish
    Soucek

    0.3ITB

    Thanks

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

      depends how long he s out for for. he has sheffield following gw. your bench can cover for one week easy.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers, that’s my gut

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

      I have the same bench except Dallas for KWP. I've already used my transfer so I'd play Soucek. But if I had my transfer and he was confirmed out then I'd definitely transfer him out for Bruno. Can't believe you don't own him still.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, I have Bruno just no Salah

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

          Oh sorry I misread your comment, I thought the listed mids were potential transfers. I wouldn't get Salah in obviously, but if KDB is confirmed out I'd even consider a Gundogan pick. He looked fantastic tonight and is very attacking. Bargain. I want him actually.

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers, he feels like a trap to me...

    3. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I am playing Soucek, really want 2 FT ,Will be easier to sell KDB and get Kane maybe

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah lovely feeling rolling into 2FTs

  5. ja194
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    for me it will be KDB to Gundogan, its not like his goals are lucky he could have scored many more, nice to free up some cash for like a Watkins to Kane move

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

      How do you feel about BSilva? He seems to be coming into form and used to be a Pep favourite?

      1. ja194
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        its the rotation risk +Gundogan has way more shots

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

          And if KDB is out, Gundo should be on pens

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

          Sounds good. Thanks. Just looking at what I could do with the rest of the team if I replaced KDB with Gundo and it looks great.

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

    Captaincy this gameweek looked very boring but maybe it isn't.

    What if KdB is out injured and Bruno plays the full 90 in the cup? I think it's reasonable to think Bruno might be rested vs SHU so suddenly we're left scrambling for another captain - Salah and Son/Kane play each other so the search goes on...

    Antonio maybe vs cpl? Grealish vs bur? Even Bamford away at Newcastle actually starts to be a sort of enticing captain option.

    1. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Bruno rested in a league game when UTD are challenging for the title??

      1. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Surely needs a rest at some point no?

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

      no way they dont play bruno in the league imo

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

      Antonio and Bam are definitely intriguing options....

      1. TOLV TUMS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Even if Bruno doesn't play the full 90, Pogba's ascendancy (seeming) will very probably pull some of the sparkle off Bruno's potential attacking returns. Imo, anyway.

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I don't think so

        2. Gemma817
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Likely

    4. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Bruno first name on the teamsheet

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

      I’m looking into Vardy away to Everton myself as a potential big differential captain- seeing as he loves his away goals and will prob be leaving my team for Kane the following week

    6. Gemma817
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No way Bruno is getting rested when United is challenging for the title after ages

    7. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kings of the GW recently:

      GW13 Holgate
      GW14 McTominay
      GW15 Hause
      GW16 Mee
      GW17 Tierney
      GW18 Keane
      GW19 Stones

      6 out of 7 are defenders. Tempted by Cancelo next week!

      1. aleksaa2
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Could be gold.

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

        Love your thinking. I’m looking at punts and I just think Brighton Fulham will both be all out for a win. My reckless punt is a slightly restored Maupay - not sure I’d be brave enough to captain. Cancelo great alternative

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

      Sterling for me.

  7. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Neto > Gundo

    Yay or Nay
    This will enable me to bring in Salah/Mane for KDB

    1. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Defo

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

      yes

  8. Gittles
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    anyone tell me what the difference between chilwell and bruno "assist" this week? were both not crosses parried by keeper then scored yet bruno gets it but chilwell doesnt?

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

      isnt the assist for the pogba goal ? I might be wrong 🙂

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

      Their Twitter page posted about it, apparently Areolas touch wasn’t significant enough or something along them lines.

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

        I think it's generous, but even if it isn't an assist, the two situations are still completely different. Bruno is attempting to pick out Cavani with a cross and the keeper touches it on the way. Chilwell wasn't attempting to pick out Mount and the cross wouldn't have gone anywhere near him unless the keeper intervened. I don't see the point in claiming there's some kind of double standard/inconsistency when they aren't the same situation.

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

    KDBTC - Well it's better than the Sane and Mane TC chip disasters... still disappointing though considering he started second game!

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

      There’s still a juicy Burnley at home fixture tomorrow...don’t be calling it a disaster too soon my friend

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

      same! pretty funny (in a sad way) that Stones outperforms KDB TC this week. Guess I'm just glad I had them both. So it goes..

    3. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kane Sane and Mane. All 3 have been disasters. I went for Salah TC this GW.

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

      Agreed, particularly the 59 minute substitution and a couple of near misses from his assists (as per usual)

    5. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Annoying when 1 or 2 extra minutes played would be 6 points!

  10. ja194
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    grealish out here injuring 2 players and still managing to not be suspended for Newcastle, my man

    1. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Absolutely smashed Walker to the ground

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I think it was the way he fell no malice involved...

  11. El Lobito 10
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    KdB and Neto > Gundo and Rash for -4?

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

      Just KDB to Gundo or Rash, but I’d wait closer to the deadline due to updates on the extent of the injury and no danger of being priced out

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. Rash did well v SHU in the reverse and been rested so he could bust them again

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

    Martinez, Forster
    Stones, Chilwell, Coufal, KWP, Kilman
    Salah, Bruno, KDB, Grealish, Soucek
    Antonio, Bamford, Wilson

    KDB status may change things, but for now considering:
    1) Soucek > Gundo
    2) Kilman > Mitchell
    3) KWP > Shaw
    4) Save

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

    Probably been asked several times but is the general consensus that KDB will miss the West Brom game?

    1. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      50-50

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

      We have two updates from Pep before the next deadline- I would wait and reassess then

    3. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No need to guess when pep has 2 press conferences where he could answer

  14. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I'm going to have wet dreams about Salah tonight

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

      Me too brother. Me too

      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Lol

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He’s going to smash it, massively underrated for this Burnley game.. Liverpool will batter them no doubt, pretty confident..

    3. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same. The best thing is after the 8 pointers from KDB and Bruno he really doesnt have to do much to justify his captaincy

  15. One Man
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else expect Salah to explode again over the next 4/5 ? He just doesn’t stay this quiet for long.

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

      You’d think so, but Liverpool appear in a bit of a goal rut for the time being...let’s hope this all changes tomorrow- it’s the perfect opportunity for things to turn around for Mo

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yep. The Zambian witch doctor spell wears off by next GW.

  16. AdamJ91
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    17 points from my BB, not too sure what to think about that.

    But 113 points overall with Salah & Martinez left to play have to be happy with that.

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

      Much better than mine, I’d be content

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

        Still, Im on 122 with 5 to play so its all rosy

        1. AdamJ91
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Nice score!

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

      13 with one to play (Pieters, so could be in the minus points). Lookman saved it from being the worst BB in history- I’d say on the whole 16 is about the minimum you would expect as a ‘decent’ BB, so you’re OK

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

      100 for me with Salah and Robbo to go. Wildcarded, though. Last minute change from Allison and Jésus to Sam J. & Vardy cost me...gutted.

    4. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      103 Salah TC Robertson and Wilson left..

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

      The players I benched did terribly: 8pts! (Johnstone + 3x Leeds)

      But overall similar to you 119 (-12) with Salah (c), Robbo and Martinez left

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

    Rank halved to 80k this week - hoping Salah(c) and Watkins can go mad now.

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      65 behind in mini league with Salah TC Robertson and Wilson to go.. It’s written in the stars!

    2. Gross Blank Point
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yeh, I've got a 43.48% rank change percentage so far this week, feels good

  18. One Man
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Vardy or Salah for the next 5/6 ?

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Mo

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

      I’d still say Salah despite mixed fixtures comparatively

  19. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    140 (-16) with Salah captain and Martinez to go!
    Defence cleaned up!

    Over the moon rank gone from 1m to 400k!

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Awesome

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

        cheers Warby

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

      Wow -16. More ballsy than my -12 even!

      Well played mate!!!

      I’m on 119 (-12) with Salah (c), Robbo and Martinez to play.

      Managed to get from 120k > 59k this week so far

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nice work!

      I got 137, -20!

      Watkins v Newcastle to go.

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

      Great job- well done!

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

      It feels good so far. I was struggling to get sub 2m for weeks and now I've flown right through over a million managers to be inside the top 1m finally.

  20. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on Vardy?
    Would be great to use the money elsewhere.. Keep or Transfer?

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

      Keep another week for me

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

      Would be incredibly knee-jerk to get rid of him given his fixtures. I watched both of those games and he could have easily returned with a bit more luck. I would ignore the standard "player X blanked when I captained him so here's umpteen reasons why he's rubbish" analysis you tend to get in these situations and keep him.

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

      I'm keeping, He had some close chances with an old man hip injury. Hopefully some points coming soon.

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

    Wasn’t expecting a nervy cup tie this week but it’s still come down to the last matches to be decided. Looks like I’ve managed to edge it!

    Me: 119 (-12) = 107. Salah (C), Robbo and Martinez to play. c. 59k OR

    Him: 116 (-8) = 108. Salah and El Ghazi to play. c. 600k OR

    Anyone else had any close calls in the cup?

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I have a little bit more breathing space. But me and my opponent have completely different players. So, anything can happen.
      Me: 93 (1 Hit) = 89 + TAA + Salah
      Him: 75 (No Hits) = 76 + Robbo + Grealish + Watkins

      Unless Salah gets something tomorrow, I feel I'll be out.

      You should win yours comfortably unless anyone gets a red/scores OG/misses pen

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

      I edged through last week with only 35(-4) against a basically dead team.

      This week I'm 40 points ahead and cruising through.

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

    84 K casuals bought KdB for next GW

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Saw someone on Reddit that did Sterling to KDB yesterday. Madness!

      1. aleksaa2
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        It will probably end in Sterling to Sterling for -4 lol

        1. dansully3
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Or even Kdb to Sterling.........

  23. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Son > Pogba

    Yay or Nay

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

      100% nay.

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

      Or did you mean "greater than"?

  24. Steirish
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Kdb & brewster to kane & gundagon -4 exact cash?

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

      100% yes regardless of KDB's injury status

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on who you are benching as if you have Brewster you probably have a decent 5th mid
      Could do just the Gundog move and Kane the week after

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

    Coming gw20, sell sterling and dcl to kane and gundo?

    Gtg?

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

    Dont think sterling gonna start vs westbrom right?

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

      Why not?

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

        Start 2 games already?

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

          So? Rest in FA Cup and play in the PL.

  27. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Are Leicester due another double in 21?

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

      No, the next 4 deadlines are Tuesday/Saturday/Tuesday/Saturday, so the earliest there can be any more doubles is GW23.

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

    Martinez
    Saiss cresswell stones
    Sterling bruno salah foden barnes
    Antonio bam

    Subs: steer dallas kwp dcl

    1ft, 0.4 itb. Any suggestions?

  29. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Not playing any chips or having 11 double week players made the gap 149pta with my rival. Still hope? they played there triple cap. I have played my free hit last week.

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

    Literally no idea who to bring in if KDB is injured. Don’t want Sterling, don’t want Mane, Son can wait...

    May just end up with Gündogan as a place holder or something like that

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

      How about Rashford- scored twice in reverse fixture

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

      Grealish?

    3. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'd probably take a punt on some City player for sure. Gundo looks like the one in form. But I'm tempted by Sterling. Just hoping he doesn't take any pens.