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

    Wycombe vs Spurs .. going ahead in FA Cup?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Why wouldn't it?

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

        covid affected Wycombe didn't play from 2 weeks .. any update on it?

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

            cheers.. looks good to go..

  2. Amans94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone going triple City defence?

    Currently have Dias & Stones which I'm very happy with, and potentially feel like an extra 3 x 6's from Cancelo (plus any potential attacking returns) would be more likely than the same output from a Sterling/Gundo/Foden.

    Thoughts?

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

      That’s what I’m doing.
      Also planning (C)ancelo this GW

      1. Amans94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Big call! I'm gonna go Fernandes (C) for the safety but Cancelo always looks capable of a massive haul.

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I just did Chilwell to Dias. Now have Stones and Cancelo. While they are in this form it seems silly not to. Can always go sideways to any 5.8 premium if needed.

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

      I'm tempted but would need to take a -4.

      Alternatively I could bring grealish / barnes in this week for KDB and move Egan to stones next week

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

        But maybe just KDB to gundo is the more obvious move

        1. Amans94
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          KDB to Gundo was also my 1st thought, would give the funds to bring in Kane next week. Getting Cancelo would also require a -4 which might not be ideal, he can easily pay that back though.

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

      I seriously consider this. Playing 343 can have a very strong (nearly as many as you like) mid & fwd, with considering KDB & Vardy out.

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

      In any other season yes but currently I wouldn’t - if a Man City match gets postponed for covid and you’re rocking 3 defenders it would seriously balls up your GW

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

    Mccarthy

    Dias Robbo Cresswell Stones

    Son Bruno Saka Salah Foden

    Bramford

    Sub: Steer, Mitchell , Brewster, Vardy

    Save FT? Or get rid of Robbo to free up funds for the GW after?

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

      Save

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

    Pick 2 to play for next GW

    Coufal
    James
    Dallas

    1. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      CJ.

  5. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Early ideas on this lot?

    Martinez (Meslier)
    Cancelo Stones Coufal Konsa (Taylor)
    Salah KDB Bruno Soucek (Anguissa) Bamford Adams (Vardy)

    1 FT 1.1 ITB
    Planned transfers:
    Kdb > Son
    Vardy > Kane
    Adams > Antonio

    Which transfers would you do for this week?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kane this week

    2. Taegugk Warrior
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      why would you ditch vardy. plan to get him

      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hes injured

      2. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Brendan Rodgers:

        "Jamie Vardy will be out for a few weeks. We’ve been managing him over these number of months and he’s been fantastic but we have a window now that allows him to have an operation on his hernia. Then he’ll be back."

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

    For some reason I'm tempted to pick Richarlison... 😀

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Lol I was too. Fixtures look insane and he always scores against Leicester. However, with KdB out, I've got bigger fish to fry.

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

      Good fixtures next 3.
      I'm looking at DCL then jumping on to Ings for GW 23 if they go out of FA cup

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

      He is a really bad pick considering there is someone better and cheaper in the same team

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Iwobi

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

      More tempted to get DCL

  7. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone going Rashford? Rested as well

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

      I am

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

    Will you:
    A. Play Wilson vs Leeds
    B. Sell for Kane (-4)

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

      B

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

      A by far

    3. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A. Probably his last game for me 🙂

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

    5. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A.
      This is the week you can play him with any confidence

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

      Thanks all.
      I am leaning towards A yes.

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

    Man city fans, who is most likely to play the kdb role in the city team for the next few weeks. Of course with pep we don't know for sure but educated guesses??

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Bernardo the only one they have tbh

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

      Bernardo

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

      Yes this was my thought also. We think he's good value so at 7.4? I'm between him, gundo and grealish!!

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

        See if Grealish can haul tomorrow. If he continues his current form he’s a transfer out not in.

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

      It's Foden.

  10. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Bernardo or Gundo...? for KDB Replacement

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

      Gundo or Foden

    2. Spoox777
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I was thinking Sterling but went with Gundogan

  11. Spoox777
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    So with KdB injured, i could have brought Sterling in. I decided to WC to freshen up my team a bit, but now i'm stuck with who to bench?
    Who would you bench please?

    Martinez / Steer
    Chilwell / Justin / Stones / Shaw / KWP
    Salah / Son / Fernandes / Saka / Gundogan
    Kane / DCL / Bamford

    Thank you

    1. Spoox777
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Currently : Saka / Justin / KWP

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

        I'd have the same

        Why not ESR over Saka? You won't play him at all when everyone else is fit. Allows to get Dias/Cancelo too

        1. Spoox777
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Good idea. Thanks 🙂

  12. Party time
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Do Liverpool haven’t scored in the PL this year?

      1. Party time
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Unglaublich

        • jomikijiq
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          yes

          1. Party time
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Lol. Just found out... it’s funny 😆

        • Slitherene
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          2 quick questions!

          1. KdB -> Gundogan, Barnes, Sterling

          2. Vardy -> Bamford, Ings, Werner

          1. King Kohli
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Gundogan
            Ings

          2. Party time
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Gundogan & Ings

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

              Barnes and Bamford

          3. King Kohli
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Which of these moves will repay the hit?

            A. Vardy > Kane (Have Son)
            B. Adams > Antonio (Have Soucek)
            C. Taylor > Dias (Have Cancelo & Stones, tempted to triple up)

            1. Party time
                3 years, 2 months ago

                ABC

              • Party time
                  3 years, 2 months ago

                  If forced to pick one urgently B

                  1. Party time
                      3 years, 2 months ago

                      A* since Vardy is injured but i think B will repay the hit next gw

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

                    A > C > B

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

                  Martinez
                  Dias • Dallas • Targett • Mitchell
                  Sterling • Ilkay • Son • Grealish • Bruno (c)
                  Bamford

                  Do you think Vardy => Kane -4 worth here?

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

                    no

                • UnitednationsXI
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  3 years, 2 months ago

                  Morning dzzz, which combo would you prefer for the next 5-6 gw's. 28.5m

                  Martinez
                  Cancelo Stones Coufal Dallas Mitchell
                  Salah Bruno XXX XXX --- Burke
                  Antonio Bamford XXX

                  A: Grealish + Rashford + Kane
                  B: Grealish + Son + Kane
                  C: Sterling + Rashford + Watkins/Wilson + 1m (for defence)
                  D: Sterling + Son + Watkins/Wilson + 1m (for defence)

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

                    B longer term

                    but I'm thinking about maybe going Sterling for GWs 20-22 and then Son GW23

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

                      hmmm interesting, I am also leaning towards Sterling in which case i can go C and shift out Rashford > Son in gw23

                      I suppose B is the template move

                • lfcserg
                  • 11 Years
                  3 years, 2 months ago

                  How does this team look for GWK 20

                  Mendy
                  Robertson - Cancelo - Stones - Coufal
                  Mane - Bruno - Grealish - Gundogan (C)
                  DCL - Antonio

                  1. Party time
                      3 years, 2 months ago

                      Beautiful

                    • Sid1891
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 2 months ago

                      Different but l like it

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

                    smh FPL rigging prices again

                    1. Party time
                        3 years, 2 months ago

                        Don’t know why I believe Ragabolly is involved

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

                      Martinez
                      Stones cresswell dallas
                      Salah bruno foden sterling(c) barnes
                      Antonio bam

                      Subs steer dcl saiss kwp

                      Gtg right? Will u start anyone from my bench though?

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

                        DCL over Barnes

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

                          Dcl over barnes? Why??

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

                            they are not even close when you compare their stats

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

                      My team is a mess, what would you do here?

                      Martinez
                      Robbo Coufal Dallas
                      KDB Grealish Son Bruno Salah
                      Antonio Bamford

                      4m - Holding Mitchell Brewster

                      1FT 0.0 ITB

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

                        WC

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

                        KDB to a City mid of your choice

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

                        Relax your teams good. nly Urgent one is KDB to City Mid ad try and sneak in a City Def.

                      4. Sid1891
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 2 months ago

                        Sell Kdb only this gw

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

                      Having 2nd thoughts about moving from KDB to another City mid.

                      They were anyways struggling to score goals and stats show that without KDB they suffer more (except 18/19 season).

                      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                        • 7 Years
                        3 years, 2 months ago

                        Where would you go?

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

                          Son

                          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                            • 7 Years
                            3 years, 2 months ago

                            I think we are in similar boats then. I’m looking at son or Gundog

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

                              I'm starting to think Gundo might be a trap.

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

                      Predictions for Man Utd v Sheffield Utd?

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

                        3-0

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

                        1-1

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

                        4-0

                      4. RAFA THE GAFFA
                        • 7 Years
                        3 years, 2 months ago

                        2/3-0

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

                        Cavani (C)... hmm.

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

                          Risky if he starts the cup match though

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

                            If he starts that I won't for sure, but if he doesn't then I'll be seriously tempted.

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

                              Yeah - I can’t decide whether or not it’s a good or a bad idea to sway away from Bruno (c) given he will be about 150% EO

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

                                Don't care about EO. It's one of the best strikers in the world versus one of the worst teams in the league with a 38 year old Jagielka starting. I'm certain he'll score if he starts, and can definitely get more with Bruno/Pogba supplying the bullets. Targeting the star striker in these predictable thrashings can be very fruitful.

                    6. RAFA THE GAFFA
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 2 months ago

                      Best move?

                      A. KDB >> Son
                      B. KDB >> Gundog (money for Kane or Son next week).

                      McCarthy
                      Robbo, Dias, Coufal
                      Salah, Bruno, KDB*, Raphina
                      Antonio, Bamford, DCL
                      (Johnstone, Lowton, Soucek, Dallas)

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

                      Sterling being massively overlooked as a KDB replacement? Standout captaincy choice in GW21.

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

                        Long may it stay that way. Considering him especially with Sheff Utd's weakness down their right flank however we've hardly been free-scoring with KDB in the side, let alone without him.

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

                          SHU?

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

                            ?

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

                        His stats are much worse than in the previous seasons, but agreed. Think he's a good punt for the next three and will C him GW21 if I do get him.

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

                        Think (C)ancelo looks much better than Sterling

                      4. Sid1891
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 2 months ago

                        I think Sterling is worth 7-8mil and would be good support player in fpl
                        Overpriced

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

                      Kdb and souceck > gundo and son -4?

                      Or just kdb to 1 or the other and vardy > Kane or Antonio next week

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

                        Soucek to one of them is not worth -4

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

                      Game is still a few hours away, but I'm across the pond and won't be up for it. So for anyone interested in how Southamption/Arsenal affects DGW26 and BGW29, nothing certain yet, BUT...

                      ...if you want maximum carnage in 29 (i.e., more blanks), an Arsenal win is probably best (they face West Ham in GW 29 who are in the same FA Cup pool as Man U & Liverpool)

                      ...if you want minimum carnage in 29 (fewer blanks), you probably want whoever wins this game to lose to Wolves next round (this guarantees at least one of WHM/ARS or CPL/MUN play in 29 and one of TOT/SOU or WBA/EVE play in 29)

                      FWIW

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

                        Planning to fh 29 so hoping for max carnage

                    10. LIARS POKER
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 2 months ago

                      Roll my ft or take a hit to bring Gundogan in for Raphina/Soucek?

                      1ft 0itb

                      Meslier (Johnstone)
                      Cancelo Dias Justin (Coufal Taylor)
                      Salah Son Bruno Raphina (Soucek)
                      Kane Antonio Bamford

                    11. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 2 months ago

                      Is it worth holding on to Rodrigo as 8th attacker for a possible DGW23?

                      Even if he has a DGW vs Southampton and Palace in 23, would I play him over 1 of Antonio,Bamford,Salah, Son, Fernandes, Maddison, Grealish?

                      Maybe only Grealish vs Arsenal but even then benching Grealish would be crazy

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

                        I would get Lookman/Cavaleiro/Smith Rowe or some other and go 3 city defenders

                    12. Tshelby
                      • 9 Years
                      3 years, 2 months ago

                      KdB and Soucek to Rashford and Maddison (-4) seems like something
                      Or just get Sterling instead of KdB?

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

                        Don't have Son in my team or Kane

                      2. Sid1891
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 2 months ago

                        Assuming you have Bruno l would get Son instead Rashford

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

                      Kane or Son?

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

                        Kane