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The best teams to target for a hectic FPL schedule

Double Gameweek fever will often take hold of even the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers. Once it hits you it’s hard to think about anything else, and we often forget to plan for the future.

The Gameweek 20 deadline begins on January 26 and we’ll have the Gameweek 23 deadline on February 6. That’s four Gameweek deadlines in just 12 days.

In this article I want to look at which players and teams we should be targeting over the coming weeks, given that we’re not going to have a huge amount of time to react to between deadlines.

Leicester City

The Fixtures: Everton (a) | Leeds United (h) | Fulham (a) | Wolves (a)

With all the talk of the Premier League title race being between Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City, we have Leicester casually lying in 3rd place, ahead of Liverpool. Not that it matters much I suppose, Leicester couldn’t possibly win the league could they?

In terms of the upcoming fixtures there’s a lot to like for targeting Leicester attackers.

Wolves, Leeds and Fulham are all in the bottom six for expected goals conceded (xGC) over the last four matches, although it is worth noting that Fulham have played Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea in that time.

In terms of players to target, Jamie Vardy (£10.1m) is always an obvious pick, with 10 shots in the box over the last four Gameweeks, you’d expect him to cause these defences problems.

He’s also a great option to swap to Harry Kane (£11.1m) in Gameweek 23 when Spurs play West Brom as well.

Vardy does have this hip impingement which has caused him problems so we should expect his minutes to be managed where possible, and we should be careful between the Leeds and Fulham game where there is about 48 hours between kick-offs.

Harvey Barnes (£6.8m) and James Maddison (£7.1m) are the other considerations in attack.

Barnes isn’t far behind Vardy in terms of shots in the box with eight in his last four, however Maddison comes in at just three, and it’s always his lower goal threat that puts me off.

He’s creative as we know, but if I’m going to take up a valuable midfield spot with someone right now, I want them to be someone who’s regularly threatening the goal.

My only issue with backing their defence right now is trying to find value.

James Justin (£5.0m) is the standout but if you don’t already own him it feels like a big investment when you can get the likes of John Stones (£5.1m).

Now that Ricardo Pereira (£5.9m) has made an appearance in the league, it’s difficult to know exactly how they’ll set up going forward.

It feels like Justin has done enough to keep his place, but whether that’s at right-back, left-back or even a right centre-back in a back three, it’s difficult to know.

Until we see another game I wouldn’t read too much into Pereira playing right-wing as a substitute, I think that might have been to provide a bit more defensive stability to see the game out with Christian Pulisic (£8.2m) and Timo Werner (£9.2m) both playing down Chelsea’s left side.

Manchester City

Stones produces season-high haul as City keep another clean sheet

The Fixtures: West Brom (a) | Sheffield United (h) | Burnley (a) | Liverpool (a)

If you don’t already own a double or triple up with Manchester City players then you’re probably sick of hearing about them. However the fixtures shouldn’t be ignored, and it’s not too late to jump on.

In West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield United and Burnley they face the three lowest scoring teams in the league so far this season.

This is on top of an already impressive defensive record which has seen them keep seven clean sheets in their last nine league games.

With an xGC of just 13.41 so far this season, the number of clean sheets is no fluke for City.

If you want absolute safety in starts (or at least as close as you can get with Pep Guardiola in charge) then Rúben Dias (£5.8m) is the one to target.

John Stones has formed a formidable partnership with the Portuguese centre-back, and looks to be nearly as nailed on.

It would be difficult for Guardiola to break this partnership even if the other centre-backs at the club were fully fit.

There’s always a chance of rotation but for £5.1m Stones is looking like a bargain.

It’s worth noting that he’s only had three shots in the box since Gameweek 10, so don’t expect double-digit hauls too often.

João Cancelo (£5.8m) feels a bit like the forgotten man right now, but in that same time period he’s had eight shots, four of them in the box and created 10 chances as well.

When you watch Manchester City in attack he’s often found in midfield and it feels like a big haul isn’t too far away, but you have to expect him to miss more minutes than the other two defenders mentioned.

In attack, I’m finding it hard to back anyone apart from Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) at the moment.

He not only has the most shots out of all the City attackers over the last four Gameweeks, but he’s also created the most chances too. He’s about as nailed on as it gets and the next three fixtures look appealing.

Elsewhere, you’re trying to bank on minutes and it’s difficult.

Even when playing, the likes of Gabriel Jesus (£9.1m) haven’t impressed.

I thought we might see a resurgence from Raheem Sterling (£11.4m) as well but he hasn’t quite been at it recently. Just four shots in the box over the last four Gameweeks, and two chances created. It’s not a lot of potential with such a high price to pay, at a time where we’re already struggling to fit premium players into our squads.

The only other attacker I think I’d look at right now is Ilkay Gündogan (£5.5m). At his price he doesn’t pose much of a risk, although he does take up a potentially valuable Man City slot. He’s had the same number of shots in the box as De Bruyne for less than half the price, and has created a few chances as well. We should forget thinking about him as a deep lying player, he’s getting into the box as much as anyone else right now. It’s just whether you want to take the risk over him being guaranteed minutes, but right now he seems to be.

Aston Villa

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The Fixtures: Burnley (a) | Southampton (a) | West Ham (h) | Arsenal (h)

It’s quite easy to forget about Aston Villa right now considering they haven’t played in the league since New Year’s Day where they lost to Manchester United 2-1.

They’re a bit of an unknown right now, not in terms of how good they’ve been, but how good they’ll continue to be.

This whole season is setting new precedents and giving us new challenges. Seeing how a team copes with forced lockdown and training ground closures has still only happened a handful of times.

Luckily we’ll get to see their fitness against Manchester City and then how good of a performance they can put in against Newcastle before we have to start buying their players again ahead of a fairly good fixture run in Gameweek 20.

It’s also worth noting that like Manchester City, they have fixtures they still need to rearrange, so at some point they’ll have more Double Gameweeks, although we can’t say exactly when yet.

In terms of value I think they still offer lots. At the back their defensive numbers are some of the best in the league. Their average expected xGC per match is 1.14. To put that into perspective, Manchester City have 0.79 and Chelsea have 0.94.

Matt Targett (£4.6m) is the cheapest way into the defence, however he’s only created two chances in his last four matches, compared to Matt Cash (£5.0m) who’s created six. If you want to back the clean sheets though and save some money you could do worse than Targett.

In attack Jack Grealish (£7.7m) is still the standout. Even after missing Gameweek 18 he’s still the fourth highest scoring midfield by both total points and points per match this season.

No player has created more chances so far this season (55), nor has higher expected assists (xA) at 5.02. This includes De Bruyne who has played just one minute less than Grealish. Even for shots in the box, he stacks up with 31 so far. That’s 11th out of all FPL players.

Anwar El Ghazi (£5.8m) is another player that was popular before the enforced break for Villa, but I do worry about what might happen once Ross Barkley (£5.9m) is back.

Barkley was a mainstay in the team until injury and if he comes back into the side it could be El Ghazi who misses out.

We will likely get some kind of indication of this in the Manchester City or Newcastle games. If El Ghazi did miss out, Villa will be looking for another penalty taker and unless Watkins has found some confidence from somewhere they could fall to Barkley, although this is only speculation on my part.

Up front I still think Ollie Watkins (£6.1m) provides lots of value. With some doubts over Dominic CalvertLewin’s (£7.6m) fitness we are perhaps starting to run a little low on cheap forwards, with Patrick Bamford (£6.7m) and Michail Antonio (£6.3m) being some of the other popular ones.

Watkins has provided plenty of frustration to owners after missing some decent chances, but his movement is key, being able to get into great positions so consistently and having Grealish behind creating those chances. In fact, Watkins’ expected goals (xG) per 90 is 0.51 so far this season, that’s the same as Kane and higher than Danny Ings (£8.3m) and Timo Werner (£9.2m) who are 0.41 and 0.40 respectively.

Who Else?

Mitchell benefits from Palace's first clean sheet since Gameweek 1

Crystal Palace face West Ham (h), Wolves (h), Newcastle (a) and Leeds (a) over the next four weeks. With Tyrick Mitchell (£3.9m) looking to have won the left-back spot back, he provides great value for our squads and potential good cover when needed to be called upon.

While a lot of FPL managers are likely loathe to invest in the Chelsea attack, we shouldn’t ignore their defence. As mentioned above they have some of the best defensive numbers in the league.

They’re not going through a great period right now but they do have some fixtures which should see defensive returns. They play Wolves (h), Burnley (h), Spurs (a) and Sheffield United (a) over the next four. Apart from Spurs, the other sides are all in the bottom seven for xG this season.

If Reece James (£5.1m) can prove his fitness he still looks to be a bargain, although right now Ben Chilwell (£6.1m) possibly provides a more reliable option, especially with the risk that Kurt Zouma (£5.8m) may have now lost his regular centre-back spot.

With fixtures to rearrange we shouldn’t completely forget about Fulham. They face Brighton (a), West Brom (a), Leicester (h) and West Ham (h) in the next four.

We have seen some signs of defensive improvement from Scott Parker’s team, although given the difficulty of fixtures over the last four, we will have to wait and see exactly how that plays out in the next few weeks.

Alphonse Areola (£4.5m) offers a cheap back-up goalkeeper opportunity and Ademola Lookman (£5.0m) offers a very cheap midfield option as a 4th midfielder or more likely a bench option.

He does have some competition from Bukayo Saka (£5.3m), Tomas Soucek (£5.3m) and Raphinha (£5.5m), but with Double Gameweeks at some point in his future he may be the one to opt for, especially with West Brom to play soon.

1,029 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Targett fit to start against NEW?

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

      found his Twitter page,he's fine 😀 thanks all...

  2. Mr. Mystic
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    2 frees: KDB+Wilson -> Gundo+Vardy?

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

    Robertson soucek to Mitchell and Grealish
    Have Diaz stones Justin to play as defenders

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

      No.

    2. RedAlpha10
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No

  4. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Holding my horses on City attacking assets viz., Gundogan, Sterling, etc. Would like to see the impact of no KDB on City's attack (which I think will be significant) before making any move. 30 mins vs leggy Villa not enough to make a decision.

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

      True. But I think it also depends on what you have and what you want from your team. And the kind of chances you want to take. For example KDB to Gudogan this week enables me to get Kane for Davis next week. Works out perfectly as he plays Brighton.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        At that price, you can't go much wrong with Gundo, but each transfer are invaluable this season, so would like to plan more carefully.

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

          And I agree again!

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      My thinking aswell. They are averaging 1 goal per game with Kdb.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Wouldn't surprise me if the WBA game ends in 0-0.

      2. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Don't think that is right, over what period and in what competitions? I just checked quickly and it's 1.8 in league games with Kev this season and would be a bit higher if cups added.

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

      Get off. I bite.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        😆

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

      Good point. On the other hand Gundogan has pens now and the amount of other assets in that price range is limited or comes with caveats.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        True but it would take up a valuable third City slot (in most of our cases), just in case Sterling/Foden/Silva or even Mahrez starts turning the heat up.

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

      They did win the league without KDB that season, with Bernardo filling in. Obv not the same but the improving form of Gundo, Foden & Bernardo should see them through

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

    Here it is then. KDB to Gundo this GW, Davis to Kane next.

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

      Perfection.

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

        Perfectly timed I would say, with Kane playing Brighton!

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

          Yeah that’s brilliant. Go ahead sir.

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

      Yup. Adams -> Kane for me.

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

        A big hitter getting injured can really open up so many good options. Not that I wish for injuries to players.

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

      Wilson to Kane for me

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

        Great move too. All the best!

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

          Cheers

  6. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on that plan?

    Robo KDB to Stones Gundo now,
    followed by Adams Soucek to Kane 8.5mid the week after

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

      -4 or -8?

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

        -4 each time, would (c) Kane vs Brighton

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

          Probably not quite worth it.

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

            True but I’m bored so probably will go with the flow

  7. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If KDB out for 3-4 weeks whos everyone briing in?

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

      Thats the big decision. Perhaps Sonny Boy.

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

      If Rashford plays in the cup I’ll see how he fairs and then maybe him. Other options are save ft or Gundo

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

        Planning to double up with Bruno?

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

          Yes sir. I like their fixtures.

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

            They are brilliant. And I have a feeling that Rashford will explode. Not literally. I hope.

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

      Probably Son next week. Maybe Grealish, will think more nearer deadline next week might depend on if we get more double/blank news.

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

      Gundo

    5. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Logan or Madders for a diff

      1. Kun Tozser
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Pogba not Logan!

  8. mickyc89
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    My Team for gameweek 20
    De Gea
    Stones Justin Cresswell Cancelo
    Salah Bruno Saka Soucek
    Antoio Wilson
    subs
    Areola Saka Bamford KDB

    what's peoples thoughts

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

      Saka needs to chill

    2. mickyc89
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      week 19 this team as got me 120 pts with 2 players to come

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

        Hopefully you have better luck next week!

  9. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I keep Villa's form will turn but they keep performing.

    I just think you need to hold them and they haul but aren't consistent enough. Probably my cognitive bias too.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      * thinking

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

      All Ayew on Watkins for me.

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

    Please salah blank tonight

    I can’t handle all the Egyptian king posts

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

      Hope grabs a couple even as a non captainer.

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

      Egyptian Pharaoh!

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

      Will shut up all the doubters

  11. Mr. Mystic
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Repost: 2 frees: KDB+Wilson to Gundo+Vardy?

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

      I'm thinking about same for a hit
      Probably best to keep Wilson for Leeds game

  12. Threat Level Midnight
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    No I am not insinuating he is rested. But is there any validity to the rumors of Mo beinf rested? Please dont yell at or ban me

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

      Pepeye?

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

      I doubt he is rested. They need him to claw back up to top of the table.

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

        Yeah he’s had a four day break.

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

      Why would he be rested sir?

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Because they play United in 3 days.

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

          Okay, so are TAA, Mane, Fabinho, Robertson going to be rested too? Seriously, where did that rumour come from? And have you seen the squads Liverpool put out in the FA Cup?

          1. Threat Level Midnight
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Dude, take a xanax. I simply said ive seen it multiple places. He will probably play. I asked a question

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

              I'm not panicked sir but it's a bit pointless trying to spread rumours without a source, as well as not applying logic to the fact Liverpool haven't won in 4 PL games. But let's see.

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

                That last point you’ve made, tbf can point towards rotation and trying something different...

                But I think they’ll be pretty much standard XI tonight with no real surprises

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

    On one hand Jeremy Beadle has a big willy, but on the other hand...

  14. Quan MisTaka
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Ok ok ok ok

    Rank in order of KDB replacements. Money no option

    A) Gundo
    B) Rashford
    C) Maddison
    D) Son
    E) Sterling
    F) Mane
    G) Grealish

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

      B then C

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

      A or B

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

      I have just one of those seven. Waiting for answers with equal anticipation.

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

      B A D

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

        Nice

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

        You sure are living up to your name!

    5. Quan MisTaka
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      3 votes for rashford even though hes not done much. Personally i was stuck betweeen A. C and D. May have to rethink

    6. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      D

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

      ADG are the standouts.

    8. elwardio
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A G D with next fixtures in mind

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

    If u have Son who is better to have for upcoming GWS
    A- Kane
    B- Vardy

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

      Kane

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Does having Son in your FPL team decrease the potential output of the two players?

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

        Yes

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

          Ok.

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

      Vardy owner. And I will say Kane. But I plan to have both in 21.

    4. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Irrespective of owning Son the answer is Kane

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

      Vardy is worry with his hip and getting on a little.. so Kane

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

      Cheers Guys thx

  16. Tosa86
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    My actual team:

    Martinez - forster
    dallas - cancelo - WalkerPeters - cresswell - struijk
    kdb - fernando - son - soucek - smith rowe
    vardy - kane - bamford

    FT: 1
    ItB: 0.1

    1) waiting kdb?
    2) kdb -> sterling
    3) cancelo, kdb --> stones, salah (-4)

    any suggestion?

    1. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      4. Bamford>Antonio

      1. Tosa86
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        bamford antonio e stop?

      2. Groot the Leveller
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Bamford has Newcastle next?

        1. Threat Level Midnight
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          He's been crap for like 6 weeks. I guess hold for one more week but thats your call

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

    Joel Matip and Kostas Tsimikas have been named in tonight's matchday squad

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

      Serious? Thanks.

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

      No Robbo then?

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

        Ah matchday not XI

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

          I think Robbo starts tonight, and Tsimikas in cup game

    3. The Gambler.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Matip starts

  18. DagheMunegu
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Help needed please guys. 1 ft 0.1 itb

    Martinez Robbo Dias Coufal
    Salah Bruno Kdb* Raphina
    Werner* Bamford Watkins

    Button Zouma* Fodder fodder

  19. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    So Glad people are falling for Gundo trap

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

      this

    2. Groot the Leveller
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Don't think he's a trap at his price. If you have a city spot he's better than soucek?

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

        Better than Soucek because Antonio is back but he could easily blank in next 5 may be.

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

      Many already got him in a week or two ago. Doubt they feel that trapped.

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

        Ofcourse I am talking about upcoming GWs.

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

          I think he’s good for the next 3.

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

            Yes he is on penalties and may score again but my style is perhaps different. I avoid players who have more chance of blank(DMs) no matter what their price is. I may play a cheap defender with good fixtures ahead of such players.

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

              You’re making fair and good points. But he’s been shifted up recently and is playing in that no 8 role and it’s showing.

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

                Ok then - Pick one for me(Price no Issue)
                1. Grealish
                2. Gundo
                3. Maddison

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

                  2 or 3 as Grealish is on 4 yc

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

                    cheers

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

              He plays in the same position KDB used to when D.Silva was still at City.

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

        Got him before BGW - even if he blanks the next 3 I’d look back over 6 games and still be happy out. Also he’s likely to get 3points base for most games. Don’t really expect much more than that for a 4th/5th mid!

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

      Agree

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

      Only for the next three. Also enables me to get Kane, Vardy, Bamford up top for that duration.

    6. GoonerGirl
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Is this a bit of Reverse Psychology?

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

        No just my thinking - ofcourse could be wrong though.

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

          Yeah, I'm not completely sure whether to bring him for KDB yet, mainly because the last time I had him he didn't do anything for me, however, the next few fixtures are great for City and he's been on great form recently.

  20. Groot the Leveller
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Rupert the (thorobread) horse is a bit of a legend at the moment

    so much help and assistance being provided.

    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Lots of carrots being dangled and it has been said he loves a good carrot

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

        Ooh I do.

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

      🙂

    3. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The horse has been set free this week, finally riding high.

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

        Just got to get over my ketamine issue.

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I'm glad you're doing good now mate.

    4. Ibralicious
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Love to see it!

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

      He is now the FPL Secretariat.

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

    Why Gundogan over Foden?

    1. DGW Sane TC Fail....
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      more nailed

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

      One is nailed and actually a good player

      The other is ioverhyped english player wright phillips 2.0

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

        Disagree on second part.
        He passes the eyetest very well for me. Unlucky not to have scored more points.

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

          this

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

        He’s very young and Pep is nuts about him.

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

      Performance in the last few
      Penalties
      Nailedness
      Price

    4. Groot the Leveller
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cost, pens, mahrez?

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

      He is on penalties but more nailed. But Foden could easily outscore him in the next three

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

    Johnstone, 4m
    Justin, TAA, Stones, Dallas, Mitchel
    KDB, Salah, Bruno, Soucek, Burke
    Antonio, Vardy, Bamford

    KDB --> Gundo Mundo or Rashford? Or someone else?

    1 FT 0 ITB

  23. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Why is Salah on the bench?

    Is Klopp thinking about the cup game on sunday?

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Source?

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

      Good he is resting his legs on the bench before he gets on the pitch 78 minutes from now!

    3. The Gambler.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No bobby
      No salah

      Hendo injured

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Is this genuine?

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

      That would be a great shame.

  24. GoonerGirl
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    KDB out for?

    A) Gund
    B) Barnes

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

      Heavily side towards Maddison over Barnes...

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

      Maddison maybe.

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

      A

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

        Oh really? I thought Barnes and Maddison were pretty much on par with each other and Barnes has the extra advantage of being the cheaper option out of the two.

        More thinking to do on this then lol.

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

          I think it’s worth paying more to get Maddy

  25. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    On a scale of 1-10, the likelihood of Lampard getting the sack this season?

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

      10

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

      Although I hope he does not.

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

      5ish.

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

      I think they might give him the season.. Not sure they’ll boot him out so quickly.

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

        Abramovich not calling the shots anymore?

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

          Doesn’t feel like it.

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

    Soucek to Gundogan, no brainer?

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

      Depends on team but it’s a nice move.

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Feel Soucek might get something vs Palace. Even Stones managed to score twice!!

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

    local paper reporting that pereira might be playing as an oop winger,according to rodgers

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

      I really like Ricardo, hope he gets a few minutes now.. And slow get back in the starting 11

  28. The Gambler.
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Ali
    Trent
    Matip
    Fab
    Robbo
    Gini
    Thiago
    Shaqiri
    Mane
    Origi
    Tak

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

      Oh no!

  29. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else have Mane and Salah double up like me?

    Seriously want Mane to do some serious damage but just feel another blank is coming....

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

    Kdb likely to be out next match?

    1. Ci Siamo
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      likely out the next 2-3 matches

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

      Looks likely.