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Planning future FPL chip usage around upcoming Cup postponements

Now we have reached the half-way stage of the season, the number of ‘dead teams’ is growing and it is left to the committed Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers to fight it out for overall rank as well as those all-important mini-league positions.

This season, things are slightly different, in that we have multiple teams already with games in hand as a result of postponements. This gives active FPL managers added complications when it comes to planning.

We have a better (although still not yet fully formed) indication of which teams are likely to encounter further Blank Gameweeks due to FA Cup progression.

We also have Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, who will miss Gameweek 33 as a result of the League Cup final, and Fulham and Southampton, who were due to play them that week.

Keeping abreast of the Blank and Double Gameweek developments will be vital for success during the remainder of the season. Many FPL managers will have already deployed at least some of the chips available (second Wildcard, Bench Boost, Free Hit, Triple Captain). If you haven’t, then that could give you a huge advantage over the opposition if used to their full potential.

I have three of my four chips left in play for this last part of the season – the Bench Boost, Triple Captain and the second Wildcard. In normal seasons the chips feel important, but this year they feel like tiny FPL rockets which can either skyrocket your season, or blow up before takeoff, leaving you reeling.

Bench Boost

When Double Gameweek 19 was announced, my original thought was to play the Bench Boost chip. However, as we entered the run of fixtures preceding the Double, we saw multiple matches postponed and players forced to isolate.

This uncertainty of players and fixtures put me off playing the chip. When a Gameweek lasts for a week it is impossible to account for the week that follows the Gameweek deadline and thus I held onto it.

Now comes the big decision as to when to deploy the chip.

So far this season I have benched 167 FPL points, where the player wasn’t substituted in to the team. This includes seven Gameweeks where my bench has scored more than 11 points (11, 14, 15, 16, 18, 18 again and 19 points). Given that I am 190 points behind the current leader at an overall rank of 44,000, those points are definitely missed opportunities.

Three of my benches so far this season

The success of my benches this season has made me consider playing my Bench Boost chip in a single Gameweek rather than a Double. My team structure this season has been to ensure I’m never struggling to get a full team out if games are postponed after the deadline or players are out on short notice.

The ramifications are there are always benching headaches and most of the time there are multiple FPL points sat on my bench. There are a number of Gameweeks coming up over the rest of the season where my whole squad looks to have the potential to return and a single Gameweek could provide me with an even better set of fixtures than for a squad I could build for a Double Gameweek .

Triple Captain

For the last couple of weeks leading up to the Double Gameweek I was planning to trust Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) with my Triple Captain chip. Most seasons my Triple Captain ends up being someone from the red side of Liverpool. They have been consistent in both their form and starts and always seem to provide a safe bet for the armband. Last season Roberto Firmino (£9.3m) had the privilege of wearing my Triple Captain armband and that was a success.

Why FPL managers should focus on the short-term this season

However, Salah blanked against West Brom in Gameweek 15, blanked against Newcastle in Gameweek 16 and again at Southampton in Gameweek 17. And he is now on a run of five Premier League matches without an attacking return. That suggests holding the Triple Captain was probably a wise idea for my team.

Unlike the Bench Boost, which could do well for me in a Single Gameweek, I will be looking for a Double Gameweek to play the Triple Captain chip. However, it’s not just about the Gameweek or even the fixtures, the form of the player going in to the week is vital as we are seeing right now with Salah.

While I wouldn’t be opposed to giving Salah the Triple Captain armband in a later Double Gameweek should Liverpool get one, his form would have to improve.

Kane and Son both return in new formation as Spurs breeze past Sheffield United 3

I think, unsurprisingly I know, I’ll look to Triple Captain Harry Kane (£11.1m) this season. Spurs already have a game in hand against Aston Villa which should have been played in Gameweek 17, and they will have to play their Gameweek 33 fixture against Fulham at another time, due to appearing in the League Cup final. Therefore, there will almost certainly be at least one Gameweek between now and the end of the season where Kane and Spurs will play twice.

Given Kane’s form so far this season in terms of goals, assists and bonus points I struggle to see myself triple captaining anyone other than him.

Second Wildcard

This chip has the potential to be the most important left in my arsenal. Playing the second Wildcard at the right moment is key not only for the immediate boost to points it can provide but also in terms of long-term strategy and planning.

The second half of this season will likely throw up some unpredictable moments due to the pandemic. It will also throw up changes to the fixture schedule as a result of the FA Cup which we as FPL managers will have to keep track of, especially as draws for the fourth and fifth rounds are happening at the same time.

My current squad feels solid for the next few Gameweeks at least without the need for any immediate surgery so the second Wildcard will remain safely in my back pocket until it is needed.

There is the possibility that we have a Blank Gameweek later on this season containing very few players we would want to own them long term. Having already used my Free Hit chip, I will likely look to dead-end my team in the build-up to that Gameweek, ensuring that I have a decent side for the week, and then hit the Wildcard to rebuild for the back end of the season.

At this stage my team value is up at £104.6m allowing me to access more of the highly valued players as well as keeping a solid bench. I had for a brief moment thought of Wildcarding around Blank Gameweek 18, however many of the players in my current team would have had to be sold and the value in them would have been lost too. While this may not seem important, it is if you want to buy the player back again as they cost more to own than what you sold them for.

Subsequently, it seems sensible to do this towards the end of the season where hopefully the situation with the pandemic is clearer and there will be less chance of postponements. This means I’ll be able to invest less in my bench due to team value being less important by that stage.

Legomane graphic showing fixtures through FPL Gameweek 25 including European commitments and Domestic Cups

I’ll be eagerly awaiting the FA Cup results in Gameweeks 19 and 20 and their impact on FPL Gameweeks to pick the perfect moment to play the Wildcard chip.

Final thoughts

We are coming to the most important part of the FPL season. This is the time where casual players often fail to prepare for the Blank and Double Gameweeks, or have already used their chips.

We also have half a season’s worth of knowledge and understanding on teams and players, meaning we can make more informed decisions. Early moves now for players who have the form and fixtures to last until the end of the season, or even better form, fixtures and something to play for can give FPL managers an edge on opponents.

Hold on to those transfers, don’t knee-jerk in players, and hold it out as close to the deadline as your nerves can stand to have the best knowledge of any changes to the Gameweek or the players clubs have available to them.

Most importantly, plan for those chips, but be flexible. The game is changing week-on-week and so too should our FPL strategies. I’ve stopped planning for the long term. I look at it and make decisions that suit both the short and long-term, because it’s less frustrating if matches are moved or players are unavailable.

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1,310 Comments Post a Comment
  1. One Man
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    How nailed is Traore of Villa ?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Seems nailed after El Ghazi being benched for barkley

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

      Risky I think

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

      Will rotate with el ghazi..

    4. Chilli Heatwave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He is far from it, Trezeguet back in the squad this week, he is much better tracking back and is likely to take a lot of minutes

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

        And that’s before discussing el ghazi

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

        Thank. Good insight.

      3. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Actually this is a good point. Definitely leaves Cash exposed when he doesn't track back

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

          Agreed, could be traore against defensive teams and trez against top teams who are going to dominate possession

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

      Risky. El Ghazi may start a few. Trezeguet will be fit again.

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

    United top of the fixture ticker for next 5.. KDB to Rashford?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't bring in Rashford. He has been poor and not playing on the left where he is most effective

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Better as striker

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Record for most offside at 4 times in one half doesn't suggest he is better up front

          1. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Only one outside cavani who can actually finish up there..

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

          He’s worse as striker, not intelligent enough to play that role. That said, neither is martial.

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

      Wait and watch

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

    Who is the better defender for next 6 or so games regardless of price

    A - Maguire (better fixtures for CS)
    B - Justin (more chance of attacking returns and bps

    I need to free up some cash so wanna downgrade one of these!

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Maguire

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

      B

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

    'Will City play with a double pivot of Rodrigo and Fenandinho in the absence of KDB or just Rodri?

    Who do you think will play alongside Gundo?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I expect Bilva to play there.

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

      Bilva RCM

    3. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Ederson
      Walker Stones Dias Cancelo
      Bernardo Rodri Gundogan
      Torres Aguero Sterling

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Aguero is out with COVID

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

    Thinking Kilman and KDB to Dias and Son for a hit.
    Would give me
    Martinez
    Stones Dias Coufal
    Son Salah Bruno Grealish
    Kane Bamford Watkins

    Dallas Taylor Stephens.

    Good moves?

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cancelo over Dias

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This

    2. Ian Davis
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Good moves. Cancelo more of a goal/assist threat but Dias the safer pick due to zero rotation.

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

    So, time to jump on the KDB -> Gundo train?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Up to you

  7. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is it safe to do KDB > Gundo now or best to wait?

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

      Wait for cup line up

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wait

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

      Wait

  8. Fpl stress
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Kdb to Gundo, it's time

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

      Username will check out when gundo starts in cup

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

    What to do here..5.3m itb

    DDG
    Stones, Mitchell, Dallas, Coufal
    Salah, KDB, Gund, Bruno
    Bamford, Martial
    Bench - Soucek, Holding, Brewster

    A) KDB to Son and play Coufal in 442
    B) -4 KDB, Soucek to Son and Martial play 352 and bench coufal..

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      B) i meant maddison not martial....

  10. djman102
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    For anyone who cares about Chorley vs Wolves effect on DGW26/BGW29, the answer is...not much.

    If a miracle occurs, that won't change anything about GW29 yet as Wolves face Man City. Given City's pool is all lower-league opposition not named "Wigan" or "Middlesborough", that game will in all likelihood blank regardless of today's result.

    If Wolves win, they face the winner of Southampton/Arsenal in round 5.

  11. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Are players prices frozen when red flagged?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No

  12. Sarri-ball
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Kdb to
    A) fernanded (own rashford)
    B) foden (money for kane next week own son)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Bruno - standout premium cap option for 20

      1. Sarri-ball
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        No chance of a rest v sheff u

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Based on what OGS said last time on Bruno being rested then no I don't think so

          OGS says Bruno Fernandes doesn't need rest: "Not tired, no chance. Is one of the players who covers ground in every game. Very good at recovering+ recharging his batteries. If he had scored with free-kick on Sun he would have been lauded as best player in PL. Has been immense"

          https://twitter.com/sistoney67/status/1351522381018374147?s=20

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

      A easy

  13. The Hunt
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Now that the spell's been lifted, surely Salah must be an armband option this coming GW? I'm no witch doctor but I'd guess that he's simply been wandering around in a general malaise with little or no energy since before Christmas but now that the curse has ended he'll be feeling like the strongest, fastest, fittest man alive which will be pretty bad news for Hugo Lloris.

  14. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    KDB to Gundogan is being heavily promoted on here, but it feels like it's got all the hallmarks of a massive trap.

    Buyers beware!

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

      Caveat emptor indeed

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      100%

      He would not be in those positions without Kev on the pitch.

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

      Even if he does nothing it frees up money.

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

    What to do here..5.3m itb

    DDG
    Stones, Mitchell, Dallas, Coufal
    Salah, KDB, Gund, Bruno
    Bamford, Martial
    Bench - Soucek, Holding, Brewster

    A) KDB to Son and play Coufal in 442
    B) -4 KDB, Soucek to Son and Maddison play 352 and bench coufal..

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

      A
      Play Soucek over Coufal maybe..

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

        I would have to play both if i do A anyway....just not sure i like soucek atm with antonio back.. hes been playing so deep...

  16. Mayor of Flair
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Castagne a good option?

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

      I picked him up on my WC in 16. Hasn’t returned anything yet besides CS. But as the weeks have gone on he does seem to be getting more involved in the attack.

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

      Planning on bringing him in for Dallas next GW...

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

    Who scores more over the next few gameweeks?

    A) Kane & Gündo -4
    B) Son & Barnes

    1. Mayor of Flair
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      Very close..

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

    4. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I’d say A

  18. acidicleo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    KDB Salah Bruno Soucek (Bissouma)
    Kane Bamford (Wood)

    Best KDB replacement?
    Son can wait a week I guess and come in for Soucek..

    Considering Maddison, Barnes, Grealish or Gundo...
    Any suggestions?

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

      Gundo this week unless we here Jack has multiple doubles coming soon

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

        Cheers..

  19. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    On WC, don't ask why! Torn between some decisions!

    1. Gundo or Foden
    2. DCL or Antonio
    3. Maddison or Barnes
    4. Grealish or Watkins
    5. Chilwell or someone else?
    6. Mo Salah or No Salah?

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

      Gundo, Antonio, Maddison, Grealish, City defender, Mo Salah.

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for replying mate! Already have 2 City defenders in my draft. Which 3rd defender to go for?

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

        All of these, but might consider DCL over Antonio.

        1. Pep Roulette
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers mate! Why DCL over Antonio?

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

            They’ve got some nice fixtures and look to be coming healthy as a squad again. Antonio clearly a good pick as well and it does free up cash for you to use elsewhere.

            1. Pep Roulette
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Thank for your input mate! Cheers!

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

      Gundo
      Antonio
      Maddy
      Grealish
      Someone else
      Mo

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers fam!

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

      Foden
      DCL
      Barnes
      Grealish
      Shaw
      Mo

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate!

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Gundo
      Antonio
      Barnes
      Grealish
      Someone elss
      Mo (curse is over)

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers Tony!

    5. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Oh we know why, we saw your gwk 19 team 😉

      Foden Antonio Maddison Grealish

      Not feeling chilly atm
      I’m keeping Mo

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hahaha cheers mate!

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

      Gundo
      Antonio
      Maddison
      Grealish
      Monitor how Chelsea looks
      Mo Salah

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers fam!

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

      1. Gundo
      2. Antonio
      3. Neither - but Maddison if you must
      4. Neither - but Watkins if you must
      5. Chilwell, but consider Man U defender
      6. Mo Salah

      50/50 that I'll WC as well. Good luck.

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate!

  20. Chilli Heatwave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    5mil in the bank, where would you spread it?
    DeGea Martinez

    Cancelo Stones WanBissaka Ogbonna Zouma

    Bruno Son Maddison Saka ESM

    Wilson Kane Bamford

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Keep some itb for Wilson to Ings

      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Why Ings?

      2. Chilli Heatwave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah think I do want to upgrade Wilson, not sure who, will keep an eye on I go

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

          Ings

  21. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Great hit by Vint

  22. Ian Davis
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling as a punt or safer pick of Stones for 3rd City player?

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

      Punt...2 city def safer ..

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

      DEF

    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling usually steps it up without Kev

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

    Cavani owners, anyone considering captaining?

    1. GREEN JUMPERS
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Vice this week. Sticking with Bruno.

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Amazingly I’m considering buying him; they look much better with him making the runs that rashy and Tony won’t

      But owning is enough

  24. Pedersen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Can't decide between KdB to
    A Gundo
    B Maddison
    C Grealish
    D Son
    E Barnes

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

      A of those, purely on next 3 games

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

      Same dilemma..
      All good options..I may wait on Son for 1 week..

    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      D no brainer

      Fixture proof

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

      D

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

    Would you get Gundo first as a KDB replacement or someone like Son or Rash?

    Will be replacing Soucek the week after so its just about who is the best to get first.

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

      Ah I’m also doing Vardy to Kane this week

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      It’s a trap!

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

      Gundo this week Son next

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

      In the same boat
      I’m pretty set on wc gw25 so these moves will be until then
      I’m leaning towards Gundy due to lack of forwards

      So Kdb and Rodrigo to Gundy and Kane

      If I went Son instead I’d be 0.1 short or Ings and nothing much around that price

      Who are your strikers?

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

        Will have Kane Bam and Adams, Adams goes next wee
        K - may get Antonio

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

          Yeh fair. I’ve got bam and Antonio now so same front 3
          Hard to know re city. Gundy has the form
          Sterling and Foden could be the real winners

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

    Hello there, I was wondering why Tielemans is so rarely brought up as an fpl option?

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

      Not even best option at Leicester at that price

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Rival has him which is odd, and he’ll have him coming off the bench for DCL, damn 15 pointer! He’s sporadic, but an under the radar option for sure

    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Super inconsistent in fpl, much better irl

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

        he is quite underrated irl

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

      No point to even consider him when Barnes/Maddison are there

      His stats are really bad

  27. GREEN JUMPERS
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which combo for next 4-5 GWs?

    A) Gundo & Kane
    B) Sterling & Antonio

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

      A

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B but close

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

      2nd is more expensive ryt?

      1. GREEN JUMPERS
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        About 0.5 more, but no problem (for a change) with KDB money.

  28. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Future Man City? Fernandinho, Walker, Aguero, Mahrez and KDB won't be around forever....

    Ederson
    Cancelo Stones Dias Mendy
    Bernardo Rodri Foden
    Torres Jesus Sterling

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

      Can't see Mendy or Jesus ever being 1st choice.

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You think Mendy Rodri and Jesus outlast Kev?

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I think you have identified the three areas where they need to spend big next summer. LB they should have got Chilwell. But Ndidi and Haaland should be who they go for. Even if it costs £225m

    3. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Ederson
      Cancelo Dias Stones New LB
      Rodri
      KDB Foden
      Messi Jesus Sterling

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

    can someone explain trent free kick yesterday? why isnt hee shooting directly, theres no better place than that.

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He’s taking a gap year

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

      Wasn't an ideal position. Too close to the goal to get the ball up and down. Taking a touch scatters the wall and creates space.

    3. GREEN JUMPERS
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Changes angle of the wall, but did wonder the same. Not the greatest execution.

  30. THL33
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Seeing as James has fallen out of favour thinking about getting Apziliqueta in instead of a second city defender so I can avoid pep roulette, thoughts?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Genius.

    2. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Sounds like another transfer waiting to happen. I would avoid. If you don't want double City, go for a Man Utd defender instead

    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Out of favor? What makes you think that?

    4. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Eh ... no. James will be first choice now injury cleared up.

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Injury cleared up? What makes you think that?