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The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice to FPL Gameweek 23

Welcome to the Fantasy Football Scout Guide to Gameweek 23 ahead of today’s 11:00 GMT deadline.

The big news is the announcement of more Double Gameweeks in 24 and 25. Legomané updated his ticker, which includes non-Premier League matches.

Manchester City, Everton, Burnley, Fulham, Southampton and Leeds are the six teams to benefit from an extra fixture. 

There will also be a double in Gameweek 26, but which teams play twice depends on the FA Cup results in midweek. The winners will have their Gameweek 29 matches shifted to 26.

The other outstanding fixtures yet to be rescheduled are: 

  • Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
  • Aston Villa vs Everton
  • Manchester City vs Southampton
  • Fulham vs Tottenham

Six and the City

The Man City backline continues to dish out regular six-point returns thanks to their incredible run of clean sheets. Provided, that is, your selected defenders make the starting XI.

John Stones (£5.2m) returned to the starting XI against Burnley but with Aymeric Laporte (£6.0m) fit and available there’s now the risk of a benching, as happened against Sheffield United.

Some on site, such as Camzy, are considering switching to one City defender and two attackers. And, whisper it softly, on the Scoutcast Karam even suggested selling Ilkay Gündogan (£5.9m) for those who want to stick with two at the back.

The reason is Raheem Sterling (£11.6m):

I started to like someone else, he’s not performing at £11.6m just yet, but if I want to move away from defence and I want to stay in attack, then I think I would take a risk on Sterling … his expected goals is 2.31, the most of any City asset over the last four Gameweeks … for me – as someone who is struggling now with the rank – the fixtures are there for scoring goals, I think Sterling is worth a shout. Now I know Gündogan is crazy value, which I agree, but if you need that element of taking a risk – and we know that Sterling is capable of braces, and he looked good against Burnley.

– Karam

Seb added:

The only thing on Gündogan is … he’s created nine chances in the last three but only had three shots – two of those were goals. In the last match he had an xG of 0.03 … I’d just keep an eye on if things are shifting or how City are playing against a deep defence, whether Gündogan is the goalscorer. For me that would just be the difference whether I captain him or not – not whether I have him or not.

– Seb

David noted the impact of Gabriel Jesus (£9.2m) over the last two matches, his presence in the City team does stop Gündogan from shooting as often.

But the former Borussia Dortmund midfielder remained a creative force, fashioning two big chances for Sterling and creating five goal scoring opportunities in total – the most of any player at Turf Moor.

Another factor in the German’s favour is that his ‘expected minutes’, something Career Hall of Fame No 1, Fábio Borges, places great importance on, is high:

Gündogan has less competition to worry about and seems to be in the form of his life so I’m hoping he will play both matches [over the Double Gameweek]. The fact that he could be on penalties and is ridiculously priced at £5.9 million makes him a much better pick than Sterling in my opinion … if I didn’t already have Dias and Gündogan in my squad, they would definitely be my main transfer targets from Guardiola’s team.

– Fábio

Fábio talked through his transfer targets for the upcoming small Double Gameweeks in his latest FFScout contribution. Nick Pope (£5.5m) or a Burnley defender were high on his list of priorities given their favourable fixtures.

While fellow Pro Pundit Lateriser touted Luke Shaw (£4.9m) in his recent article:

With Shaw, you are not just dependent on clean sheet points. He’s become incredibly vital to the Red Devils and is a ball progressor and an attacking outlet on that left-hand side. In the last six Gameweeks, Shaw has created 19 chances, which is top amongst all defenders. Shaw is also top for big chances created (five) in the same period and is on some set pieces and corners.

– Lateriser

And the highest ranked of our elite contributors, Andy, who climbed another 200 places to 479th overall after Gameweek 22, reviewed his season so far, reflecting on what has worked well for him

This year I’ve made a conscious decision to always have who I believe is the best captain each week, even if that means transferring out a big hitter. This sounds simple, but often FPL managers will forgo the best captain because they don’t want to sell a big hitter … I’ve sold Salah, Son, and Kane twice already this season and I’ve found not having value wrapped up in them makes my decisions much easier knowing I can just buy them back as there’s no money “lost”.

– Andy

Captaincy Debate

The armband for Andy this week is firmly on Son Heung-min (£9.7m) ahead of an encounter against West Brom’s obliging defence. 

However, Captain Sensible writer, Jan, does not necessarily agree:

Despite receiving plenty of attention in the captaincy debate for Gameweek 22, I do not think Son is necessarily as strong a candidate as some might think.

– Jan

Jan notes the slump in form for Tottenham Hotspur along with the poor underlying statistics for Son in particular – his total of 15 touches in the box over his last four matches is bettered by 33 Premier League players.

So while West Brom have conceded two goals in each of their last seven matches, could a defensive approach from Sam Allardyce frustrate an off-colour Spurs?

Bruno Fernandes (£11.5m) and Marcus Rashford (£9.6m) are alternatives from a buoyant Manchester United side, and West Ham’s Michail Antonio (£6.7m) could prosper against Fulham. 

Fernandes is my top captaincy pick for Gameweek 23. Given that his underlying statistics are continuously impressive and his Manchester United colleagues are back in their groove, he could easily repeat the haul he achieved the last time Manchester United faced Everton.

– Jan

However for David – who enjoyed a successful 17-Gameweek captain run back in 2018/19 – Antonio is his favoured armband selection from this week’s Scout Picks.

The in-form West Ham striker has hit attacking returns in four of his five last games. With the highest expected goals rating of any forward in the last six Gameweeks, we are backing Antonio to continue his impressive form against a Fulham side whose recent defensive improvements have stuttered.

– Scout Picks

Team News

In the Team News, Jamie Vardy (£10.0m) is set to return following his hernia operation, while Ricardo Pereira (£5.9m) could be a useful asset in the absence of Timothy Castagne (£5.7m) over the coming weeks.

And Wilfried Zaha (£7.2m) has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.

While from Pep Guardiola’s Friday press conference, we received confirmation that Sergio Aguero (£10.3m), Kevin De Bruyne (£11.8m) and Nathan Aké (£5.4m) are still on the sidelines with their respective issues.

Community Competitions and Head-to-Head Fixtures

RedLightning rounded-up the latest Community mini-leagues and competitions

Pro Pundit Andy’s youtube.com/letstalkfpl mini-league is currently the Best League in FPL based on the average score of the top five teams, taking over from our Community Members League, which slips to third.

For those participating in the Head-to-Head Leagues, the main page can be linked to here. The fixtures for Gameweek 23 can be found below:

Use the drop-down menus to show your league and division. To find out which league and division you are in, follow the instructions on the main Head-to-Head page.

Once the Gameweek starts, if you click on your opponent’s name you will be linked to their team on the FPL website.

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  1. Muchentuchel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    The biggest problem with expensive FPL assets is that you'll never dare to leave them out for one match. It blocks your clear thinking as a football expert. I think you could play much better and more impartially with a cheaper team.

    1. toerag
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      yeah, i should have got rid of salah ages ago. hes still there ffs

      and kane!!

    2. Bounce
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I benched Son last gameweek and it was the correct decision.

      1. Muchentuchel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Son is cursed for one more game.

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

          Didn't actually state a timeframe for Son

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

            He said it was a joke and no more!

    3. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah true, I still played Salah but despite poor form and the oppo, he could score.

    4. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      They're expensive for a reason though. I'm never interested in benching players with a strong history of averaging 5+ points per game, regardless of price.

    5. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah at some extent

    6. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes but they are big hitters for a reason.

      They can score in any fixture, so you dare bench them even in tough match ups.

  2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Antonio (c) COYI !

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes Jay! Same here mate.

      COYI.

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I’ve got a good feeling about this! Fingers crossed....

        Best of luck mate!

        1. camarozz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Me too!!
          Can't be much worse than the last 6gws even with Soucek vc!

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Best of luck Cam!

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

      Same here, but what is COYI? Come on you.... ??

      1. Party time
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Irons

        • Zladan
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          IIIIIIIIROONNNSS

        • J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Irons.

          Part of west hams origins brings it back to the Thames Ironworks.

      2. Marcin the Pole
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Me too! Best of luck!

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

      Big Sam, this is your moment.

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yea please 1-0

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        To be sacked? 😆

    4. mezza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Brought Son in last minute and captained him. Lack of faith in any of my captain options got to me.

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

        Same mate. It was the right call hopefully

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Lack of faith in Spurs without Kane and the worry that West Brom will put 10 men behind the ball, which Spurs will struggle to break down, lead me to take it off Son and onto Bamford instead.

    5. Luton_Fan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Man city 1-1 west brom
      Liverpool 1-1 west brom

      Just saying

      1. MrZ
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hope one of the scorer is son

      2. toerag
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        city game got manager sacked lol, did well tho

      3. Party time
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Spurs 1 - 5 Wba

          1. toerag
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            😆

          2. Chelsea Rangers Loyal
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Would love that - who cares about FPL!

            1. Das Boot
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              How can you be loyal to Rangers but support Chelsea? or vice versa?

              1. Chelsea Rangers Loyal
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Was taken to see Rangers at White Hart Lane in 1967. Blown away by their support and have loved the 'Gers ever since. Chelsea's my team though - since 1965. Yes, I am old!

                1. Das Boot
                  • 9 Years
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  lol, their title this year. Gerrard has done a fantastic job turning them around. I don't think anyone thought that was possible

                  1. Chelsea Rangers Loyal
                    • 10 Years
                    3 years, 1 month ago

                    To stop Celtic's 10 in a row would be very sweet. Yes, Gerrard has been great and hopefully he will stay on for a few years more.

                    1. Das Boot
                      • 9 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      it's done and dusted already. Celtic aint winning anything this year

                2. 3 A
                  • 8 Years
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  Wow. 4 years younger than my dad.

                  1. 3 A
                    • 8 Years
                    3 years, 1 month ago

                    Nope. Not possible u support them since 1 month old. U r older. Respect sir !

                  2. Chelsea Rangers Loyal
                    • 10 Years
                    3 years, 1 month ago

                    I was 13 when I got taken to that game.

          3. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Wazzzaaa

      4. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I’ve played Johnstone last 3 GWs and its been horrific. Finally going to revert back to Martinez this week.

        Watch the WBA BFS masterclass.

        1. Chelsea Rangers Loyal
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          It's amazing how many times stuff like that happens. The trick is not to upset the guy running our simulation. I would love to know how to get on his good side!

        2. Limbo
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Martinez is (was) the best value keeper FPL has ever seen — for a team who don't even keep that many clean sheets. Over and over again he gets bonus and save points. Amazing

          1. Limbo
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Absolutely set and forget.

        3. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          You know it

        1. toerag
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          😆

        2. Champions League Varane
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          😆

          We know who didn’t captain Son anyway lol

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

            I'm still concerned not even having him, obviously.

        3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I’ve captained Son but honestly hope West Brom tank them

          As a Utd fan I didn’t think I could detest Mourinho’s football any more - then I watched his cowardice in setting up the team without Kane

          Utter, utter puke football - horrible disgusting turgid backwards sideways vomit

          I’m sure Spurs fans must want him gone watching that shite, even with Kane all they do is counter attack

          1. Benjustjamin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Hey mate, did you only watch the first half? Lol

          2. Benjustjamin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            You must really hate yourself to want to fail, get a grip

            1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Here’s José now! 🙂

          3. El Presidente
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            It was good enough to roller coaster you with 6 ....

            1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              League table shows exactly what that result was 😉

        4. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Son(C) here. Couldn’t resist

      5. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Antonio(c) - Don't remember the last time I put the captaincy on someone who's price is less than 9m. It was Alli cap last season.

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          You can remember then 😆

          1. OverTinker
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            its just a guess 😀

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

          I can't remember who I captained this week. It's Antonio.

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              3 years, 1 month ago

              I can't remember what you just posted

            • OverTinker
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              😀

          2. Neevesy
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            This is brilliant.

            I can't remember what I had for breakfast. It was bacon.

        3. Das Boot
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Are there any other crazies in here that have gone with Salah? One thing fo sho, he will be a differential. Not intentional though, missed deadline.

          1. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            He is Salah but MCI are so on form

            1. Das Boot
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Its a double edged sword as 2 city defenders. Ideally the best outcome is Salah hat-trick

        4. KGFC
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          So who did you captain finally?

          Bamford here

          1. FantasyClub
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Bam Bam for me too

            1. KGFC
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Wohoo.. best of luck to us!

          2. FantasyClub
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Five day turn around and the fact it’s the last game lol I get nervous captaining an early game hahah

          3. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            So sorry.

            I capped Bamford too.

          4. Il Capitano
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Switched from Bruno to Son at the last minute

            1. Shatner's Bassoon
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Likewise

          5. Kellz86
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Bruno

          6. Neevesy
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Switched from Bam Bam to Antonio literally last minute. It's 50/50

        5. Shark Team
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Antonio benched rumour is just a rumour

          1. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Can't do anything so no bother

          2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Around 62 hours ago he was just finishing 90 minutes vs. Villa

            This is his 3rd start in 6 days!

            1. 3 A
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              he is the only striker in the team and he get paid for what he should do.

              Hope he haul but not more than Bruno. Amin...

              1. Magic Zico
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Lingard can take that 😉

                1. Earwicker
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  My VC

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

                That’s not the point at all.

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

            Probably but he really needs to be taken care of. They need him.

          4. Limbo
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            At this point in this weird seasons, everyone's benches are packed. So even with a bench, it's all good.

          5. Firminooooo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I know, but enough for me to change to Bruno.

        6. mwa1t
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I think my disappointing rank this year is largely down to poor captain picks. Barely had a decent haul

          1. Firminooooo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Same. Changed from Antonio to Bruno last minut.

          2. 3 A
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Me too. Haha. Dont be afraid too fail. Keep trying lol

          3. Marcin the Pole
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            This. Think my captain picks have yielded two double digit hauls so far, which is pathetic.

        7. Firminooooo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          This GW I have a bad feeling, expect a red arrow. But everytime I have a good feeling about my team it ends up a disaster. Maybe I have a big green arrow to look forward to?

        8. CheesyZoot
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Did Grealish to > Son last minute and kept the armband on Bruno....

          Might have been a rookie mistake

          1. Aggronaut
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Mark had a change of heart and did Salah > Son (c)

        9. mwa1t
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          When does the site update?

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

            Takes nearly an hour.

          2. 3 A
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Keep calm young man...

          3. Traction Engine Foot
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            When it feels like it

          4. La Roja
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Get a grav in the meantime 😛

        10. Party time
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Mat Ryan in goal. El ghazi & Grealish haul could happen

            1. Magic Zico
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Ahh disaster

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

              Yep

            3. SHOWSTOPPERRR
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Better dan disastersonn

          • g40steve
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            So indecisive this week didn’t make any changes, could back fire spectacularly!

            Martinez,
            Maguire, Dias, Coufal,
            (B)runo, Son, Salah, Barnes
            Bamford, Watkins, Antonio

            Johnson, Foden, Stones, Mitchell

            5.9

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

              Might not fire but hard to backfire...

            2. claretparrot
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Always best to hold when you can't decide. Good luck!

            3. Magic Zico
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Looks really good what transfers were in mind?

              1. g40steve
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Johnstone to Pope
                Foden to Lingard or Minamino
                Mitchell to Chelsea or Burnley

                1. Magic Zico
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 5 Years
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  Well, save this week is good decision

                  1. g40steve
                    • 6 Years
                    3 years, 1 month ago

                    Cheers

          • Kryptonite666
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Did last minute change to Son captain from Antonio and I cant remember if I saved my team. FFS

            1. Tango74
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Ha ha good luck

              You never know who is the best. Choice

            2. FantasyClub
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Exactly my worry lmao

          • Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Lolly Trashkins gonna tear it up vs Ryan

          • Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Lineups to be posted very shortly

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

              Top man. Who’s your captain KK?

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

                Bruno

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

              Arsenal play Matt Ryan...

          • TheDragon
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Antonio mega haul today?

            1. JustPark
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              *Jessie van LingZ

          • Sim Simma
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            ⚽ Team News 📰
            ASTON VILLA : Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett, Nakamba, Barkley, McGinn, Traore, Watkins, Grealish.
            Subs: Heaton, Engels, Elmohamady, Ramsey, Luiz, Sanson, El Ghazi, Trezeguet, Davis.

            ARSENAL : Ryan, Bellerin, Gabriel, Holding, Cedric, Partey, Xhaka, Pepe, Smith Rowe, Saka, Lacazette.
            Subs: Runarsson, Chambers, Mari, Elneny, Ceballos, Odegaard, Willian, Aubameyang, Martinelli.

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

              Cheers Sim.

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

              Bar Ryan, that's a decent Arsenal team.

              1. SweepaKeepa
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                And bench!

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

              Aubemayang back

              1. how now brown cow
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Like last rime

              2. IRBOX ⚽
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Good for Villa

          • Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            ASTON VILLA TEAM NEWS

            Team to play Arsenal: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett, Nakamba, Barkley, McGinn, Traore, Watkins, Grealish.

            Subs: Heaton, Engels, Elmohamady, Ramsey, Luiz, Sanson, El Ghazi, Trezeguet, Davis.

            ARSENAL TEAM NEWS

            Team to play Aston Villa: Ryan, Bellerin, Gabriel, Holding, Cedric, Partey, Xhaka, Pepe, Smith Rowe, Saka, Lacazette.

            Subs: Runarsson, Chambers, Mari, Elneny, Ceballos, Odegaard, Willian, Aubameyang, Martinelli.

            1. RamaJama
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Ødegaard benched, Arsenal doesn’t deserve him

              1. aleksaa2
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                He isn't fit

                1. RamaJama
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  Sorry, didn’t see any injury news

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

                He's been at the club for, like, 10 days.

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

              Smith Rowe and Saka in my XI. Martinez on my bench. The script is written.

          • La Roja
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Auba benched

          • bazbestos
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            So I captained Foden, it’s that gut feeling you get sometimes, I just think he’s going to have a top performance. Anyway, if this pays off I’m going to change my Twitter to something like FPL Carwash or FPL Bumstroke and start giving out expert advice to everyone.

            If it doesn’t work out, I’ll just claim that it’s only a game, but wondering why in God’s name I didn’t just captain Fernandes like normal people.

            1. claretparrot
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Lots of time for this

            2. mezza
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              That’s one of the craziest captaincy calls I’ve seen this season but best of luck.

            3. Cilly Bonnolly
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              That’s bold.

            4. Hybrid.power
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Godamn.

            5. Hazz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Those are the kind of calls that FPL us made for (if you get it right).

              Wrong? Ah well, just add it to the list of numerous captain fails we've all had anyway.

            6. JustPark
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Antonio, Bamford, Grealish heck even Pope is decent captaincy option.
              What did you have for breakfast?

            7. Checko
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              This comment has aged well

            8. @persecuted_by_mods
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Legend

            9. JustPark
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              From 100k-ish to 70k-ish last two game weeks and now sitting on OR of 30k-ish after last week, watch me back on 100k-ish by captaining Son this week. *sigh*

            10. DAZZ
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              The more i read the more in worried about Antonio captain

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

                Just stop reading. Too late now.

              2. Shark Team
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Me too but let's pretend we don't care for the next 6 hours

              3. Chelsea Rangers Loyal
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                I captained him so that should ease your mind!

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

                I know. But he’s a big lad and needs to cared for. Last thing they want is him getting injured when he’s in this form.

              5. Tomsk
                • 3 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Who would start up front? Benrahma?

            11. DA Minnion (Former great)
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              I suppose Ryan will have a stormer today.

            12. Kellz86
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Auba has been absent due to compassionate release, yet has been on the bench now twice. Surely if he’s okay for the bench he’s okay to start?

              1. aleksaa2
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Yes, but why should he, offensively we played probably the best games this season when he was absent

                1. FantasyClub
                  • 3 Years
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  I’ve been saying Laca plays better when Auba is absent

                  1. aleksaa2
                    • 7 Years
                    3 years, 1 month ago

                    Yes, there is some truth in that statement, but I also think that we need a different type of striker

              2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                He doesn’t deserve to start. He’s been useless.

                Just another Ozil, got his big contract and now can’t be assed.....

              3. Deulofail
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Yes. But Pepe is preferred for this match.

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

                  Yeah he’s actually been playing quite well

              4. Hazz
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Pepe had been playing decently.

              5. JustPark
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Mind elsewhere. Could focus for tiny fragment of time on the pitch.
                At least that my logic is.

              6. Party time
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  3-4-1-2 is the best formation for Arsenal.

                  Auba & Lacazette upfront

                  Ødegaard

                  Bellerin Xhaka Partey Saka

                  Gabriel Holding Tierney

                  Leno

                  1. Deulofail
                    • 8 Years
                    3 years, 1 month ago

                    Bellerin on the left?
                    Tierney on the right?
                    What is happening?

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

                      Bellerin on the right.

                      Soares left back.

                      Tierney doesn't play.

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

                        Oh, apologies.

                        Hypothetical?

                        1. Deulofail
                          • 8 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          I'm replying to Party Time

                          1. Party time
                              3 years, 1 month ago

                              Man you can re arrange them but that is the shape that suits Arsenal imo

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

                      4-2-3-1

                      1. Party time
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          I would rather have both Laca & Auba upfront. Fun attack!

                  2. xlvxr0
                    • 3 Years
                    3 years, 1 month ago

                    Need help for another fantasy :

                    A)Reece James
                    B)Ricardo Pereira

                    1. aleksaa2
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      We are not here to help you for that kind of fantasy...

                      1. Thomas Jerome Newton
                        • 7 Years
                        3 years, 1 month ago

                        Ha ha!

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

                      This week's Chelsea match may give an indication if Tuchel prefers RWB to depend on the opposition.

                      If James doesn't start today, avoid. If he does. Could be a decent pickup.

                    3. Deulofail
                      • 8 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      C) Kim Tae‑ri

                      1. All For One
                        • 5 Years
                        3 years, 1 month ago

                        Lol Space sweepers any good?

                        The Handmaiden was great

                        1. Deulofail
                          • 8 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          I didn't realise it was out yet. I've only seen her in The Handmaiden 🙂