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My best replacements for injured De Bruyne ahead of FPL Gameweek 20

Fantasy Premier League managers are now frantically searching for a viable replacement for Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) ahead of Gameweek 20.

I recently signed the Manchester City midfielder for Double Gameweek 19 and, considering he is our for four to six weeks according to Pep Guardiola’s last estimate, he is going straight back out again.

But who to replace him with? That is the key question, which I will look to answer in my latest article about how my team is faring in 2020/21.

BEST DE BRUYNE REPLACEMENTS

I excluded Bruno Fernandes (£11.3m) and Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) from my shortlist of five possible candidates since I already have them in my team but I think both of them are clearly the best choices if you are a non-owner. Despite modest performances in the Double Gameweek, we all know what they are capable of and both of them are set-and-forget picks for me right now.

RAHEEM STERLING (£11.4m): Manchester City plays against West Brom and Sheffield United in the next two Gameweeks so it is tempting to make a direct switch from De Bruyne to one of his teammates. Having started seven of the last eight Premier League matches, Sterling is probably the most nailed and explosive option among City’s midfielders, in my opinion. Looking at his numbers, if we split his season in half, it becomes clear his expected goals and assists per 90 minutes increased a lot in the past few months.

Sterling’s expected Goal Involvement xGI) per 90 minutes (Gameweeks 1 to 9 on the left and Gameweeks 10 to 19 on the right)

Regardless of this improvement, I think he is clearly overpriced this season, especially if we compare him with the likes of Fernandes, Son or even Grealish. Coupled with the ever-present possibility of a random benching in an easy fixture, I doubt Sterling is the best available option to replace De Bruyne.

SON HEUNG-MIN (£9.7m): After selling Son last week, I was fairly settled on Salah, De Bruyne and Fernandes as my heavy-hitters of choice going forward. But unfortunately, injuries cannot be predicted and so, Son is back on my plans once again.

At first glance Spurs’ fixtures seem really tough which may scare potential investors in the South Korean superstar. They do play against Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City in three of the next five Gameweeks, which is far from ideal. On the bright side, however, three of the next four matches are at home and it seems to be the perfect moment to play against Liverpool and Chelsea, given their recent poor form.

All in all, I think Son is definitely one of the best (if not the absolute best) options to replace De Bruyne. His attacking numbers are great, his finishing is second to none in the Premier League and his pricing seems fair considering what he offers.

JACK GREALISH (£7.7m): With just one attacking return in the last four Gameweeks, Grealish has been underwhelming as an FPL asset lately, which will possibly deter further investment from non-owners like me. It’s important to note, however, that he played against Chelsea, United and City and yet, he still managed to create the second most chances among all midfielders, only behind Mason Mount (£6.8m).

I think Grealish is still a great option going forward. He is at the heart of an impressive Aston Villa team and he is nailed to play 90 minutes in every single match, which is a very important factor these days. Even without spot-kick duties, I think he offers an impressive mixture of safety, attacking threat and price.

PHIL FODEN (£6.3m): With five shots inside the box and six chances created against Aston Villa, Foden immediately positioned himself as an appealing option for those on the market for a midfielder.

However, even after De Bruyne’s injury, Guardiola has a lot of attacking options at his disposal and I think it’s highly unlikely Foden will suddenly become a nailed starter, regardless of how many goals he scores or how many chances he creates.

I’m sure he will be worth £6.3m, even with the odd benching but, with so much money available right now, I don’t feel like sweating City’s lineup every Gameweek when there are several more reliable and safe options to pick from.

ILKAY GUNDOGAN (£5.5m):Having scored five goals in the last seven matches while playing at least 70 minutes in every single one of them, Gundogan looks like an absolute bargain, especially now that there is an extra-spot available in City’s midfield.

If we add spot-kick duties and two amazing fixtures to the equation, Gundogan becomes really hard to ignore. The only downside I can think of is the possibility of a rest very soon, given how much he has been playing lately and his history of long-term injuries.

CONCLUSION

At the moment, I managed to discard Sterling and Foden and it seems like my decision will most likely be between Son and Gundogan (although Grealish is still in the mix).

If you are looking to upgrade someone for a hit or even for free next week, I think the decision is fairly easy. Gundogan offers insane value right now with great attacking numbers, decent expected minutes and penalty-duties for just £5.5m.

For the rest of us, who are looking to buy the best possible option regardless of price , I think it’s really close between Son and Gundogan. It’s actually quite possible I get Son for De Bruyne this week and Gundogan for Soucek next week but, with three days still to go until the deadline, I am waiting a bit more before making my final decision. 

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

    Would you make any adjustments to the lineup/bench/cappers?

    Martinez
    (C)ancelo Stones Tierney
    Saka Gundo Bruno(v) Son
    Antonio Bamford Martial

    McCarthy | ESR, TAA, Mitch

    0FTs. 7.8 ITB.

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

      I’m with you on (C)ancelo

      Maybe switch TAA with ESR in bench order (despite horrible form- I suspect he is out for you after this CW?). Other than that g2g

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

        Cheers. I feel like ESR is about the same as Saka. I was wondering whether to put 3rd on the bench haha. I doubt I'll get rid next week. I'll have other priorities, most likely, and it won't feel worth a hit to sell him, especially as I won't need the extra cash 😀 Thanks again

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

      7.8 ITB. Look at you!
      G2G
      I’m Bruno(c), Cancelo (v)

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

        Ooo la la, my bum bag is overflowing

    3. Im New Here
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Martial > Kane?

      1. Im New Here
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Oh just saw 0FT. Maybe next week if you don't want the hit (plus Martial has better fixture this GW)

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

    Play Holding

    or

    KdB > Gundogan -4

    Option 2 gives me cash for Kane in for bamford/Antonio next week

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

      I'd take a hit

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

      If you are set on getting Kane in next week anyway, you may as well take the hit now. If you're not sure, or have other potential routes to fund Kane that might be better, then maybe playing Holding is the better option.

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

      Play Holding

    4. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Do the move, as you'll need to get him out next week anyway

    5. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Not dead set, but Bamford seems to have burned out a bit and I've 7 mil itb. Kane is the only striker worth it really.

      Robertson Stones Cancelo Holding
      Salah Son Grealish Fernandes
      Antonio Bamford

      KdB Davis subs.

      KdB would > Gundog would bench holding, and might be worth the punt. Southampton probably score vs Arsenal at home, but hard call. I'd rather spend the cash on upgrading Antonio/Bamford to Kane so the hit is this week or next if that's the case

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

      I’d take the hit only because it sets you up for Kane next week and I don’t trust Arsenal

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

      Hit

  3. Black Knights
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    This site seems to have switched to a desktop version on my iPhone, as opposed to the mobile version I’ve had until now.

    Have I toggled something that I need to fix? If so, anyone know how?

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

      Yes. Check the bottom left-hand corner for a button

      1. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thank you.

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

      Bottom left corner

      1. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. Had never noticed that before.

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

    If you could only bring in one who would it be and why?

    A Kane
    B Son

    1. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Lol same question same time

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

      a pens

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

      Son

      Above and below posts.

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

      Son for the Liverpool game- Liverpool’s high attack press and possession play will suit Son’s break on the counter to a tee if he’s afforded the opportunity

      Kane only has pens in his favour in these kind of fixtures

      I expect the game to be very tight however and potentially even no returns for either

    5. Aztec Kamara
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kane, pens, looks like the best player on the pitch most games, lack of other F options but plenty of mids I’m happy with instead of Son

  5. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If you could only have 1 regardless of price.
    Son or Kane?

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kane for now. Both for the Brighton game

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

      Kane. But Son owners are like cultists, can’t be swayed

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

        Yep those extra 3 points make it a real clear cut decision

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

      Son for the Liverpool game- Liverpool’s high attack press and possession play will suit Son’s break on the counter to a tee if he’s afforded the opportunity

      Kane only has pens in his favour in these kind of fixtures

      I expect the game to be very tight however and potentially even no returns for either

    4. Aztec Kamara
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kane, see above

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

      Kane.

  6. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is Robbo --> Cancelo/Stones worth a hit?

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

      nope

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

      Cancelo yes perhaps- that’s almost a banked cs with potential attacking returns

      Having said that I’ve kept Robbo myself for this gw since I’ve had other fires to put out

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

      I wouldnt for a hit

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

      Maybe not for a hit

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

      Not for a hit

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

    Thoughts on KDB to Gundo this week and Bamford to Kane next week? Leaves me with this

    Martinez
    Cancelo • Stones • Coufal
    Salah • Bruno • Son • Grealish • Gundogan
    Kane • Antonio
    (Steer / Dallas / Mitchell / Brewster)

    Will also leave 1.7 ITB

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

      Looks good

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

      Yeah, moves look good.
      Doing it tonight before price changes? (I think I might risk it)

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

      Same boat and almost same team

      Kinda tempted to get Gundog for the fun of it. However I've Holding picking up Cs' on my bench the last 2 weeks

  8. Saka Punch
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Dallas (new)
    B) Coufal (cry)
    C) Soucek (cry)

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

      C

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

      C for sure

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

      C

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

      C

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

      C

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

      C

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

    Current MF; Grealish, Bruno, Saka, KDB, Soucek...... Please rank, KDB to:

    1) Salah
    2) Gundo
    3) Son
    4) Sterling

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

      2)
      3)
      4)
      1)

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

      3, 2, 1, 4
      (I refuse to ever trust Sterling again)

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

      1 3 4 2

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

    Play Coufal or Soucek?

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

      Coufal

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

      Soucek

    3. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Coufal I think

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

      Coufal

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

      Cheers

    6. bodsc
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Coufal

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

    Is Gundogan:

    A - Too good to be true
    B - A big old trap

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

      Cheap trap

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

        Rashford too punty? I like Grealish but 4YC putting me off.

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

      Both

      However, there's not much else going fixture/form wise and it's a cheap punt

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

      At the moment he looks like a good option, the main risk would be that he drops deeper in defensive duty without KDB

      His previous data playing KDB-less (when he was out of form) was very very poor attacking-wise. However he seems to have a bit of a purple patch atm so perhaps that’s not too valid.

      I suppose we shall find out soon

    4. Kno
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Think he might be a bit of a trap but at 5.5 I dont mind giving it a go

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

      At his price worth going for him

    6. Aurora Borealis?
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A. Are you a fixtures or form man?

      If you are a form man, Man City currently have the best form in the league.

      If you are a fixtures man, Man City have the best upcoming fixtures in the league.

      Gundogan currently has the best form of any player in the league.

      Gundogan is the cheapest of all the realistic KDB replacement.

      Where is the trap?

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

        I think most likely I need to overcome the mental block that cheap = not good, and also the worry when you think you haven’t spent enough money!

        1. Aurora Borealis?
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Exactly, if he was £10m you would have already done the transfer as would just about everyone else

    7. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      At 5.5 it’s not a big trap.

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

    Is Soucek to Grealish worth a hit?

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

      Possibly

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

      Sure

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

      Cheers

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

      no

  13. Bonus magnet
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    -12 points or wildcard

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

      More context needed, but generally I would say no

  14. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Treading flipping fantasy water ranked 1.2m up from 1.5m around where I have been for most of the season. Scored 96 equal to the top 10k according to livefpl.
    But it is only about 25 above the average.

    This definitely seemed like a moving week for most who had the likes of Stones, Antonio or a bench boost with west ham and arsenal players.

    I used my TC on KDB if I did not I would have been even worse off. Even though he only scored 8.

    Finally I have realised it is crucial to keep an eye on what the fantasy football hardcore 'influencers' and the obsessed are doing. If many are suddenly doing BB and you are - you have to ask if it is the correct decision.

    Next season I am going to go the 'full jonty' and play it safe - keep my hat on and don't try anything too fancy...

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

      I feel there won’t ever be a season again like this one- pandemic has thrown all previous fpl experience out of the window especially for those who like to plan ahead like me

      1. Aztec Kamara
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Has it though? I would say planning ahead has been even more important and there haven’t been that many cancellations. I’m sure a few have been hit by them, but most have in some way, and for how many points?
        I would say that the biggest issue has been the lack of predictability from the top teams regressing and most teams outside the relegation battle still being dangerous.
        I’m playing devil’s advocate here and maybe some have been very unlucky, but it’s still been the same for everyone.

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah I agree (much as I hate to say it) people who have not tried to be too clever have done well. There is a reason why templates form besides groupthink and the like. It is because initially they are viewed as the players to get.

          I definitely have made a lot of major mistakes this season that cost me big points. Ok you might say I was unlucky with covid19 fixtures, transferring Bamford for Aguero -4 when Bamford got a hatrick another week. Got Johnstone in for Martinez when villa had no fixture and the week after benching Martinez with 11 points on the bench. Watkins could have scored a lot more etc. Pinning my hopes on Sterling for about 15 gameweeks and get get rid of him only to get Salah as a safety shot - thought he would not do well. But still got him in becaue I knew some would TC him.

          After a while a run a bad decisions is not just luck, it is also poor planning and choices.

          Example:

          Got Johnstone in for Martinez when villa had no fixture (Johnstone scored 0) and then the week after benching Martinez with 11 points on the bench.

          All the mistakes add up.

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

      The way the fixtures all changed in the lead up to the blank-double was a joke. It just made it a pure lottery in the end. Peoples plans were ripped up and you just did what you had to.
      96 with TC gone may seem awful, but there’s a lot worse in my ML, and indeed my cup opponent 🙂

  15. Thomas Jerome Newton
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which one to leave out for this upcoming:
    A) Cresswell (cry)
    B) James (WOL)
    C) Adams (ARS)

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

      C

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

      C from that lot- has no form

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

      C

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

      (

    5. Trippier Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      C

    6. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers for that!
      People normally say play the forward, but I was thinking leave him out too.
      Hoping to transfer him to DCL next free transfer.

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

    But of a bench dilemma- do you think this is best set up

    Martinez
    Cancelo Dias Robertson
    Salah Mané Bruno(c) Gundogan Raphinha
    Antonio Bamford

    McCarthy Watkins Coufal Dallas

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

      I’d play Watkins ahead of Raphina and just hope that your 11 performs better than your bench

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

        Thanks- if only Leeds did not have Newcastle would have been easier!

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

      The bench looks like it can haul heavyyyy

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

        I know- set up for BB with Leeds players on bench which failed! Although reasonably happy with 114 points this week

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

          I BB with the same 3 Leeds players, with Johnstone on the Bench... I understand the pain lol. I got 112(-8) so I can’t really complain though

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

      Yes

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

      3 LIV is quite an investment for a team currently not clicking - not considering TOT or AVL a bit more? Get Watkins in for Raphina or Bamford maybe?

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

        Thanks- just the fact Leeds play Newcastle makes me think Raphinha and Bamford as chances are Villa not going to get much v Burnley defence- plan is to get Son week 21 for Mané

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

    ............Martínez
    .....Cancelo - Stones - Justin
    Salah - KDB* - (B)runo - Jack - Soucek
    .........Kane - Bamford
    Bench: Holding - Mitchell - Brewster
    1FT & 0.5ITB

    Thinking to bring in Gundo for Kev and then bring in Son for Soucek the following. Seems the sensible moves right? And sets me up well with teams owed DGW’s like City, Villa, Spurs.
    But I’m tempted by taking a big punt too, like Rashford, Sterling or even Barnes/Maddy.
    To punt or to be sensible/boring?

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

      I think those moves are sensible

      Perhaps your punt should be on your captain instead of a rash, Sterling or Barnes- none of those look too attractive to me based on form and missing players

      I’m going (C)ancelo myself for an edge this gw

      You could for instance cap Grealish?

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

        My vice is Cancelo. I’m just not sure I could forgive myself if Bruno scores like 15 points and Cancelo gets his usual 6-8points

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

          You’re only losing out 7-9 points if that happens...If I had Grealish, I’d also consider him as a contender...or maybe even Bamford as the super punt

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

      Probably stay with those - but if you're going for a punt, a pacey Rashford against a sluggish SHU backline could be quite beneficial...

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

    Hypothetically, if I got 107 (-8), would I still be able to say I got 100+ points this week?

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

      Depends what it's based on. Cup match? No. For GW rank? Yes.

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

        Yeah just GA rank in general. And that’s good to hear 😉

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

      You got 99. That is below 100. But you can always lie.

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

      No although some do

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

    A little bit of a disappointing finishing on 93 points this GW, but it'd actually have been worse had I not taken a [-12]...

    KDB & Vardy injuries kind of ruin the plan of saving this GW though now. Will have to rake a hit 🙁

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

      Unlucky fella

  20. Charlie&TheLads
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    KDB to Madders
    Vardy to Kane for -4

    Thinking the second one could wait a week...

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

      Wait for the second- Kane would need to score at least 1 to justify the hit and you can’t guarantee that

      1. Charlie&TheLads
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Agree 100%
        Already have Gundagon

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

    Anyone thinking triple City defence now KDB out? I have Dias and Stones, thinking Cancelo and I have Dallas/Coufal to cover benching?

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

      Gundo looks too good value with his form and pens and cheaper price than Dias

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

    a) Bowen (cry) or b) Gundo (wba) just this week? Will bring in Gundo next week either way.

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

      Defo Gundo

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

      Gundogan

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

      Thanks both.

  23. Trippier Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Think I've caught my best score ever, so I'll have a brag - 129 all out, all chips intact, with a rank rise from 1.94M to 1.08M. Feels very satisfying considering the run of poor luck and bad decisions I've had over this time, woohoo!

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

      Nice work

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

      All chips intact? Nice!

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

      And no hits too!

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

      Cracking score with no chips used!
      I thought I did well with 109 no chips, but that’s a hefty chunk over mine

    5. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nice score without chip used!

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

    KDB + Zouma > Gundogan + Cancelo (-4)

    Good move?

    Might as well do it now?

    1FT 0.2ITB
    Martinez McCarthy
    Stones Coufal Zouma* Justin Holding
    Salah KDB* Bruno Son Soucek
    Antonio Watkins Bamford

    Thanks!

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

      I’d just do KDb to Gundo- you have a strong enough bench to field a nice 11 without the hit

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

        Thanks

  25. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    A. Keep Lewis (potential to play, has started the last 2)

    B. Keep Branthwaite, 3.9 defender, saves funds (0.3)

    Cancelo incoming.

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

      A

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

      A

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

      A

  26. HD7
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    A) GW20: KDB to Gundo
    GW21: Holding to Dias/Cancelo

    B) GW20: KDB to Sterling
    GW21: Holding to Justin/WanB/Maguire

    Mccarthy
    Stones Holding Coufal
    Salah Bruno KDB* Maddy
    Antonio Bamford Kane

    Fraser Mitchell, Taylor, Bissouma

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

      A

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

      A

  27. Charlie&TheLads
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone waiting until Leicester in the FA cup until making a move on Madders?
    Thinking there might be a price rise at 1am

  28. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    This week:
    KDB -> Gundo

    Next week:
    Brewster -> Kane (c) (means I start benching Soucek instead of him playing every week)

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

      Looks great

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

      Yes

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

    Kane likely to price rise tonight? I know the usually accurate price sites suggest he will but they've been a bit all over the place lately (presumably because of the amount of free hit and wildcard chips being played this DGW)?

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

      Kane unlikely...Gundo very likely

      1. Guru Mediation
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        🙁

  30. Garam MOSALAH
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which will you pick

    A) Son + Antonio
    B) Kane + Gundogan

    1. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B