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Which players are the Scout Network picking for Double Gameweeks 24 and 25?

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are currently assessing who are the best Manchester City, Everton, Burnley and Fulham assets to own ahead of Double Gameweek 24, as well as Southampton and Leeds players ahead of their double in Gameweek 25.

We asked the Scout Network for their views on who we should invest in ahead of the Double Gameweeks.

FPL Family

The news of Double Gameweeks in 24 and 25 came at a good time for me as I was about to make a goalkeeper transfer. However, with Southampton playing twice in Gameweek 25, I’ve decided to hold Alex McCarthy (£4.6m) and upgrade my second goalkeeper to Nick Pope (£5.5m). This way I have a goalkeeper playing twice in each of the next two Gameweeks.

While most FPL managers will rightly flock to Manchester City assets as a result of their matches against Spurs and Everton, for me there are other teams who have slightly better fixtures and players who are far less of a rotation risk.

Going into Gameweek 24, Man City have an FA Cup fixture away at Swansea. Following their double, they then go straight into a match away at Arsenal in Gameweek 25, and then a round of 16 fixture away at Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Champions League. This accounts for five fixtures in just 14 days. It is highly likely Pep roulette will be in full swing and as a result, I’m likely to invest more heavily in other options.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m) has returned in each of his last two Premier League games and with the creative elements in the Everton team now back to full fitness, I suspect he will have numerous opportunities to do well in Gameweek 24. In fact, he is highly likely to be my captain as a result of a nice opening game against Fulham and a lack of rotation risk.

Burnley defenders also look like great options. Ben Mee (£5.0m), Matthew Lowton (£4.4m) and James Tarkowski (£5.3m), as well as Pope, all offer the potential of two clean sheets. Pope also ranks second for saves inside the box so the chances of a bonus point or two in a low-scoring, clean sheet game are good.

Mee also offers some potential in terms of attacking returns, having registered a goal in Gameweek 20.

FPL Family – Sam

El Statto

We are now entering a fun part of the season when different strategies come into play depending on what chips you have left.

I will be going into Gameweek 24 with six Double Gameweek players, which I feel comfortable with as I need to keep half an eye on future weeks and doubles.

Manchester City are the form team and I’ll have three of their players in my team for Gameweek 24, although I half expect rotation will hit so getting two games will feel like a bonus!

I brought Nick Pope in last week ahead of his double. I think he’ll be a popular choice and hopefully he can get one clean sheet and a few save points across his two games.

For Gameweek 25, I’m not too worried about loading up. I expect Leeds’ attackers, Patrick Bamford (£6.7m), Raphinha (£5.3m) and Jack Harrison (£5.4m) to return best for them. Stuart Dallas (£4.8m) playing in midfield might be worth a punt too.

Southampton are on a shocking run currently, largely due to injuries, so I really wouldn’t be looking at them much. Danny Ings (£8.4m) and Che Adams (£5.8m) are out of form and their defence has been badly affected by injuries.

If you wanted a punt I would go for James Ward Prowse (£6.0m). He has four free-kick goals already and is on corners and set pieces so also has the chance of an assist.

In terms of chip usage, I’ve yet to decide when I will Wildcard but at the moment I’m torn between using the Bench Boost in Gameweek 26 or my Triple Captain. I will do some planning on the planner once Gameweek 26 doubles are confirmed to see which suits me best.

El Statto

FPL Experiment

Finally, we get to the point of the season where we’ve assembled a squad that we’re happy with – and then along comes Gameweeks 24 and 25!

Nick Pope is a player we’d love to bring in. Burnley’s defence has been notoriously brilliant for FPL managers in past seasons and the Double Gameweek 24 fixtures against Crystal Palace and Fulham look like great opportunities for clean sheets.

However, Emiliano Martinez (£5.2m) has been churning out consistent returns for The FPL Experiment with regularity since October and we’re reluctant to say goodbye. 

With Charlie Taylor (£4.4m) on the verge of returning, Erik Pieters (£4.3m) seems a risky pick. So we’ve considered Matt Lowton who looks like a nice cheap route into that Burnley defence instead of Pope.

The other consideration for us is Lucas Digne (£6.1m), who has the second-highest assists for a defender, despite missing a third of the season.

We have Joao Cancelo (£6.0m), Luke Shaw (£4.9m) and Aaron Cresswell (£5.7m) as our three starting defenders though and given that they all have good fixtures in Gameweek 24, it’s hard to see us making any moves at the back unless any injuries crop up. 

Given the fixtures, we’re attracted to a Manchester City midfield double up for Gameweek 24. Everton’s defence looks leaky and despite City’s poor recent record against Spurs, Pep’s side are unbeaten in 21 games in all competitions since they lost 2-0 to Tottenham in November.

We already have Ilkay Gündogan (£5.9m), so it’s deciding who takes the second City midfield spot. Given recent performances, there are two front runners for us. Phil Foden (£6.1m) showed against Liverpool he’s a match-winner and worthy of consideration, while Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) has four goals in his last five Premier League starts, making him harder to ignore. 

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s return to form brings him into our thinking.

We already have three Leeds players, which we’re delighted about ahead of Double Gameweek 25. The problem will be deciding which of those assets to bench this week. Benching Patrick Bamford could be heartbreaking! Decisions, decisions. 

FPL Experiment

FPL Froggies

We at FPL Froggies are increasingly pessimistic about Double Gameweeks and in every passing season we tend to progressively lower the importance we give to double fixtures.

For example, integrate Player A for a Double Gameweek, that will give you an extra three points compared to your previous player. But you will end up keeping that player for eight Gameweeks because there’s always a more urgent move to do and your previous player will crush the game in that time. Been there before, too many times.

However, there is a huge argument to play punts anyway this time. Most of us still have our Wildcard, and a lot of us will play it on or around Gameweek 25, to prepare a fully loaded Double Gameweek 26 side.

If we make changes these will likely be the players we target.

Goalkeepers

Ederson (£6.1m) and Nick Pope should provide the most points (especially if Pep puts Ederson on penalties), however our strategy means we rarely invest in an expensive goalkeeper. Therefore we would probably go for Fulham’s Alphonse Areola (£4.5m), who kept a clean sheet against West Ham in Gameweek 23.

Defenders

Most FPL managers will go big at the back with Man City assets, however Frenchman Lucas Digne should provide the best return on investment, and could turn into a long-term pick as a result of his attacking potential.

Midfielders

Raheem Sterling is the best pick in midfield for his captaincy potential, even with the rotation risk. For a budget choice, in case you already own Ilkay Gundogan, Ademola Lookman (£5.0m) is your man. While Lookman hasn’t produced an attacking return since Gameweek 19, he was unlucky not to in Gameweek 23 where he created plenty of opportunities.

Forwards

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has proved this season he can maintain his productivity against the top six sides, so he should be in most teams now. If you don’t already own him, then a Double Gameweek against Fulham and Man City looks like a good time to invest in the Everton striker, especially with all of the Toffees’ creative players now back in the starting eleven.

FPL Froggies

What’s happening in the Scout Network?

Scout Network: Thinking ahead to the blank and double Gameweek in 18 and 19

Last week, FPL Family‘s Sam was joined by Adam, Nick and Greg from the FPL Experiment. This week, Sam is joined by Alex and Charles from FPL Chip Chat to discuss Double Gameweek 24.

El Statto

El Statto’s final competition of the season, “The El Statto Cup“, began in Gameweek 22 and runs right through to the end of the campaign. El Statto has an amazing number of members from the FPL community taking part this season.

It has also been another busy and successful week for Jumpers for Goalposts with an article looking at differential picks for the upcoming Gameweeks, as well as the launch of a new series of weekly articles with a snapshot focus on a particular FPL asset. The first article looked at Manchester United’s Luke Shaw.

El Statto also released his Gameweek 23 article for the Back to the FPL Future series. The series looks back at past matches to highlight players who have a tendency to score well against their opponents.

FPL Family

Lee and Sam had a busy week last week. Sam appeared on the Official FPL Podcast, while Lee was in the studio for Thursday night’s Official FPL Show. The FPL Family also released an FPL Family x video with Nathan Jobling, who was their Manager of the Month for January.

Sam also recorded some content with the Premier League looking at women in FPL, which will be available on both the Premier League channels as well as on the FPLFamily YouTube channel in due course.

FPL Experiment

Adam, Nick and Greg from the FPL Experiment appeared on this week’s Scout the Gameweek podcast from the Scout Network with Sam from FPL Family.

They also recorded their own weekly podcast ahead of the Gameweek 23 deadline.

Sam FPLFamily <p>Fantasy Football Scout's General Manager. Half of the FPLFamily. Pundit on the FPL Pod, Fantasy Show and Sky Sports News&nbsp;</p> Follow them on Twitter

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

    I’m struggling for ideas here, nothing conclusive.
    Martinez Dias Stones AWB Cresswell
    Salah Gundo Fernandes Grealish
    Antonio Watkins

    Meslier Bamford Dallas ESR

    I feel two different things. One is that I need DCL but I can’t really lose any of my information strikers. The other it’s more important to have 2 city mids than 2 defenders but it’s a waste of an extra transfer.
    2 Ft’s 5.2m.
    Thoughts on what to do?

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

      My advice would be to stick with the City players you have and get DCL in for Antonio (make sure he doesn’t get injured in FA cup first)

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

        Also, Bamford should be starting for me ahead of Watkins

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

          Yeah this is a tough one for me.

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

        Ok. I’ll make the moves last minute.

    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Have you got more data on your information strikers? What have they been telling you?!

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

        Haha. What an auto correct. In form.

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Let's assume you won't WC gw25
      No burnley players look reasonable in your case
      Antonio to DCL as bamford has double next and watkins has multiple of doubles after.

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

        Yes Antonio would be the only one I’d consider if I were to get DCL, but he does have a nice fixture.

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

      I think we have a similar rank

      I am looking to attack it and do stones and Salah > sterling (c) and Tarkowski

      I can’t see an obvious move with your team as it is!

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

        Honestly, the move would be exactly the same as yours if I were to use two transfers to shuffle City players.

    5. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Watkins > DCL, play Bampot and drop Grealish to the bench.

      Brighton are solid at the back currently....

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        This will end in pain.. Don't listen to numbers and XGs like that, teams like brighton won't play defensively against weaker teams as they do against liverpool/spurs.
        Burnley got SOT and even scored against them while liverpool /spurs didn't.
        I can see villa score/win there.

    6. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm coming to the view that much though I like Antonio, it's time for him to go. Villa and Leeds both have played 2 games fewer then the rest so their DGWs will come.

      The fact that we don't need the funds for premium strikers this season (other than Kane pre-injury) means that losing team value, even if you then buy players back, is not such a big deal and it could be time to get greedy on the next DGWs.

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

        Agreed on the team value. Still a slight shame as so many of my players have risen a lot as I got them all in ahead of the curve.

        1. Paul Psychic Octopus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Can get obsessed with team value (I know I have). But another way of looking at it, is that it's there to be used for effect - and DGWs are that kind of opportunity.

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

            I’ve had a low team value all season and then it’s jumped by 2m in 2 weeks. Nuts. But yeah. That’s what it’s there for.

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

        That's the beauty of Soucek - you can go Antonio-less & plug Soucek in & just leave him there to harvest a share of West Ham's attacking returns from midfield

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

          Bloody good point.

    7. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I see 3 options

      Cresswell -> Burnley def
      ESR -> Raphinha (for DGW25)
      Antonio -> DCL

      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, I was thinking Raphinha too. Grealish is flattering to deceive at the moment but Villa have games in hand.

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

        Think I’ll hold Cresswell as he’s been a little angel in my team as has Dallas. I actually have 3 Leeds players already so can’t get Raph unless I waste another transfer.

    8. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm looking to bring Hames in, possibly Digne, but was a bit concerned that he got dragged off halfway through the second half.

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

        I love Digne but it’s still a little too soon for me.

    9. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cresswell -> Mee/Lowton/Tarko.

      How does one get information defenders? I need some like your strikers.

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

        Some autocorrects I get are amazing. I typed that I had a cough the other day and it auto corrected to Coufal

        1. Paul Psychic Octopus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          so you tested negative with your Coufal?

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

            Yes sir.

  2. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I keep dropping in rank and red arrows are raining down on me so need some advice on my team here. 1 FT and 1.7 itb

    Mccarthy
    Stones Cancelo Cresswell
    Gundogan Bruno Salah Grealish
    Bamford Antonio DCL (C)

    Johnstone Coufal Son Ayling

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

      I'd just do Coufal to Dallas.

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        next week 100% but not this week

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mccarthy double is really awful vs two attacking teams so i would do mccarthy to pope.

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        yeah that is probably worth doing, anything else

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

      Johnstone -> Pope
      or
      Cress/Coufal -> Burnley def
      or
      Bank FT

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        wanna keep cressy but coufal>burnley defender could be on the cards. Would mean grealish/bamford bench though

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

      johnstone and cancelo to ederson and lowton,
      im not sure cancelo plays both
      lowton good fodder gw26 onwards
      ederson is a huge positive against fraudulence
      with the extra dgwkers its probably only a 2 point hit...

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        thanks but no thanks on those moves

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

          cheers good luck

          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            same to you and thanks for the input

    5. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Probably double Burnley defence, including Pope

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        are they that solid though ?

        1. drughi
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          and really worth a hit to double up ?

          1. Paul Psychic Octopus
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            No, not for a hit

        2. Paul Psychic Octopus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          They were when Ben Mee came back, but agree, not exactly been watertight of late. But three good fixtures and a DGW.

          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            cheers I might just go johnstone>pope and leave the rest

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

      Johnstone to Areola?

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        think they concede in both so meh

  3. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    2 FT, 4.8 ITB. Looking to use one FT, roll the other.

    A. Bissouma -> Lookman & bench Son
    B. Mee/Tark for Bednarek
    C. Any other ideas?

    Pope*
    Dias* Stones* Coufal
    Gundogan* Bruno Salah Son
    Bamford Antonio DCL*

    Martinez Dallas Bissouma Bednarek

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

      B

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B for me too

    3. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Your team is fine for this week, I don’t think you need any changes to come directly into your 11 as it will just create a benching headache. If I were you I’d be using 1 transfer to get ready for 25 then save the other. I’d suggest Bissouma to Raphinha.

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, that is probably the best move.

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

    I can't help but want to bring in Sterling this week.

    I have 2 FTs and it's super tempting to switch off Stones + Salah > Sterling + Dallas. I think Sterling is the best captain this week and I'm very tempted to switch.

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

      Feels like the fun aggressive move

    2. Jersey Boy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Agree Sterling is the best captain pick.

      As long as you don’t have many transfer plans for the next couple I say go for it, especially given it’s for free.

      Could push you into the top 100k

    3. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      This is a bit of wishful thinking (as I’m captaining Sterling), however, the logical thing for Pep to do would be to rest him vs Swansea, play him against Tottenham and Everton and then rest him again vs Arsenal before the first leg of the CL

    4. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I prefer Gundo and two City defenders personally.

      Salah is still second highest scorer in the game and you'll want him back for Sheff U and Fulham in a few weeks, if not before. We could easily see a repeat of the Palace away score in either of those games.

    5. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Last time you said this he got a goal and an assist vs burnley (i captained him that week while tons gone for bruno vs shieffeld)
      So i would go with my gut.
      Who is your city 2nd defender thou?

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

        Yeah my Sterling spidey sense is pretty good!

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

          Good luck. He's certainly passing the eye test and it's the Man City attacking verve coming back into play too.

          Would you be on both Gundogan and Sterling plus a Man City defender?

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

            Yep that's the plan. I think getting the City attackers right is the biggest upside play you can make.

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

              I agree and I'm tempted to even swith Stones out to facilitate it.

              Had Gundogan and Cancelo for a while.

              Been on Pope too and DCL.

              Not sure I'm attracted to a double up in Everton attack with Man City up in the second game. You'd be punting on Rodriguez or Richarlison.

              I think there's a better case for a Burnley defender because of the quick turn around time for Fulham and travel on Sunday night... and just 2 full days rest before heading back up to the North West and Turf Moor.

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

      Yeah, Sterling is the best C this week and with Stones it looks okay.

      I thought about this move, but more reluctant with Cancelo & Dias being my 2 City defs.

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

      Very tempted by Salah > Sterling FT too...

      Did Stones > Rudi last week to free up the City slot for either Gundo or Sterling FT this week

      But leaning towards Salah > Gundo (c) instead of Sterling as it allows upgrading Chris Wood

      FT Wood > Ings (C) DGW25, FT Ings > Kane (TC) DGW26 maybe...

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

        Gundo is mandatory I think.

    8. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Could easily be dropped for one of the games

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Same as any player in the city lineup

    9. cruzex
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      be careful. Sterling not nailed.

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

        I think he is for the next two. Rested in the cup today and then plays Spurs, Everton.

    10. drughi
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      its not sensible but sensible hasnt worked lately for me so thinking stones and son > Mee and sterling(C) for a hit

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

        Yep this basically.

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

      Yeah I’d lose the same two players.

    12. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Considering the same with Shaw instead of Dallas (already have him).

  5. Prottay28
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I have one FT.

    Bissouma to Gundogan (have sterling)

    or Non Playing GK to Pope? (other GK Sanchez from BHA)?

    Best idea please.

  6. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Just Grealish to Gundo? Or Johnstone to Pope aswell? Do enjoy having 2FT

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

      If you’re wildcarding soon, maybe both?

  7. Jersey Boy
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Played my BB in 23. Aside from what was a successful week, I’m just relieved that it’s over with and no longer forms part of my planning.

    Anyone looking at their ridiculous GW24 bench thinking about maybe playing BB - do it before rotation kicks in!! Not to mention these strong benches may not be an option for much longer

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

      I wished i played My BB last week 34p om bench.

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

    Mee in for Coufal for free?

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

      They have a very good fixture, only if you had nothing else on

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      How good are you? Are you in form? Who you playing?

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

        Haha maby a bad idea as i havent played fotboll for over 30 years : )

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Fresh legs, might be better than you think 😉

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

            In that case would you out Me(e) in for Coufal?

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

              I’d never out anyone, well apart from Jafooli.

              1. Paul Psychic Octopus
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Jafooli out.

                1. Jafooli
                  • 12 Years
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  This

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

    Posted at the bottom of the last article sorry . How’s it going everyone?

    I know planning transfers in advanced can be risky but how about this as a provisional plan (which could be affected by FA Cup results)...

    I have 2FTs and 5 DGW24 players at the moment.

    This week, considering doing Soucek to Raphinha and benching him ahead of DGW25, or is better to go for J-Rod as a one-week punt?

    Then next week, do DCL to Bamford, giving me more than enough to do Antonio to Kane for DGW26.

    Or maybe FA Cup results mean I’ll want to wildcard in 25?! If so, might as well use my 2FTs this week? So much to consider!

    2FT 4.5ITB
    Martinez McCarthy
    Cancelo* Stones* Mee* Coufal Justin
    Gundo* Salah Bruno Son Soucek
    DCL* Antonio Watkins

    *DGW24

    Thanks!

  10. Bathman315
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this team? 1ft & 1.3m ITB

    Mendy

    Rudiger, Cancelo, Shaw

    Salah, Bruno, Sterling (c), Barnes, Soucek

    Watkins, Antonio

    Subs: TAA, Struijk, Breswter

    A) Barnes to Foden?
    B) Soucek to Foden?
    C) Roll FT

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

      Souceck to Gundo ?

      1. Bathman315
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah good call, tough upcoming run of fixtures but Soucek has a place in my heart, need to take the emotion out of it

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

      Would do A or B but consider Gundo too

      1. Bathman315
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah good point, he's on the radar and more of a nailed start

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

    which LEEDS assets should I add for GW 25
    1. Raphina
    2. Dallas
    (Have Bamford)

    1. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Id go both if youre on WC. If not then Raphina

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dallas. Clean sheet points and playing as an attacking mid.

      I think he's becoming almost "essential", particularly with the double coming up.

  12. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If Southampton win their game in hand, Arsenal go twelfth.

    Wenger in.....

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

      Twelfth is a funny looking word.

  13. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    So the template way is to WC before DGW25 and BB in DGW 26?

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

      If we wildcard in 25, should we know by then who plays in BGW29?

      As someone who’s used my FH and BB, I could use WC 25 and try to assemble a squad with plenty of DGW26 and enough cover for BGW29 too.

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Perhaps, although I prefer BB GW 24 or 25 and TC Kane in 26.

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nothing is template I may even WC in gw26

  14. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any changes here lads? Thinking of saving FT.

    Marti
    Stones Cancelo Lowton
    Salah Bruno Gundo Grealish
    DCL Antonio Bamford

    Forster Son Coufal Chilwell

  15. Ian Davis
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) 4-4-2 with Digne

    B) 3-5-2 with James Rodriguez

    1. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Digne will play both games, Rodriguez probably won’t

  16. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Don't have Gundo - Any sense in (c) Pope or Mee?

    Pope

    Cancelo, Stones, Maguire, Mee

    Foden,

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pope

      Cancelo, Stones, Maguire, Mee

      Foden, Fernandes, Salah

      Antonio, Bamford, Watkins

      Subs: Martinez, Soucek, Maddison, Mitchell

  17. fpl_tp95
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is DCL essential? With a forward line of Antonio, Watkins and Bamford I'm not keen to get rid of any of them...

    Thinking of a punt on James Rodriguez, but will he get enough minutes?

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not this week, but sell Antonio for DCL next week.

      James not nailed on for 2 games due to injury proneness imo

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

        Why that way around?

      2. Salan
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Why not this week? It's DGW for DCL!

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

      I would say only Bruno is essential. Soucek is hard not to own given his value.

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

      Not at all imo.

      I don't see him getting anything from the City game and Fulham have tightened up a lot recently.

  18. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Need to start only one of these this GW, who would you pick?

    A - Robertson
    B - Son

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

      Son.

    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Clean sheets seem a thing of the past for Liverpool.

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

      B

  19. Prottay28
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Coufal or Dallas?

    Bamford or Grealish?

    Whom to bench

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

      Play Coufal over Dallas. Really hard to pick between Bamford & Grealish

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

    Don't get all the Soucek shippers. If Dean hadn't clusterf...ed would it be happening?

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

      The problem is his price. People just don’t think ha can continue. If he was 10m he’s be a must and captain choice.

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

        Looking a gift horse in the mouth Rupert!

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

        He'll surely be minimum 7.5 next season anyways

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Many were knee-jerk transfers the moment he got the red.

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

      Imagine he had actually scored that gilt-edged chance at the back post (he's scored much more difficult chances this season)

    4. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I've held back in transferring because I thought surely that red would be rescinded. But Hames still an attractive option for this week?

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

      It's either him or Gundo unfortunately

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

      had him since gw1
      outside of SHU this week, it's easy to see some of the other midfielders outscoring him the next month such as Gund, Raphinha, Harrison

  21. BRFC
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is a 150 point gap to the mini league leader too much to make up at this stage of the season?

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

      It’s nothing.

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      TC Kane for his double-hattrick in GW26 and you're good to go.

    3. drughi
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      depends on chips left quality of ml rival and such but no it isnt, for example I was 40 points ahead of andy 5-6 weeks ago he is now 70 points ahead of me

    4. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not necessarily

  22. karsworde
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you take a hit to bring in Digne or a Burnley defender this week?

    0.0 FT 1.5 ITB

    Areola McCarthy
    Justin Dallas Stones Coufal Targett
    Salah Bruno Sterling Foden Raphinha
    DCL Bamford Wilson

    If yes, for who?

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

      No - play Stones Coufal and Targett

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

        Cheers bud!

  23. Meinhoff
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Seriously considering TCing Raheem Sterling if he is rested tomorrow. I guess I enjoy pain.

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

      No thanks. My Leroy Sane TC is still etched in my memory.

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

      Born to troll

  24. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What to do?

    Martinez
    Cancelo, Stones, Cresswell
    Gundo, Salah, Grealish, Bruno (c)
    Antonio, Watkins, Bamford

    Meslier Dallas, Son, Holding

    1. Nothing, G2G
    2. Antonio > DCL. I feel there is minimal upside with this one as both just as likely to score in the easy fixture. I prefer Antonio long term too.
    3. Holding > Burnley def. I think Burnley def are good for 8-12 points, however it would mean benching Bamford or Grealish.

    Still have WC to play.

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

      If Antonio is injured, maybe, otherwise that team is G2G

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

        Thanks

        I don't think he is - just a knock

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

      3

      Many will advise 2

      Was Antonio off with fatigue? I read he could be rested midweek but i doubt it as they'll need him in the cup.

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

        * Tonight. Wasn't sure which day. Man Utd v West Ham should be interesting.

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

    what misery is going to be caused by justin up against salah this week ,i expect many have both and will probably bench justin ,#goingtobetears

  26. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is it wise to play 5-4-1? I want to win my cup tie.

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

      Play the players that are likely to score points. Simples.

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

      Dunno

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

    Pope McCarthy

    Dias TAA Dallas Coufal Mitchell

    Salah Grealish Gundo Soucek Bruno

    DCL Bam Antonio

    Worth doing a -4

    TAA to Cancelo or Digne?

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

      I would be tempted by Cancelo

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

        Makes sense right? Getting TAA a few weeks back was a terrible move.

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

    Start one:

    A: Soucek (Sheff Home)

    B: Maguire (West Brom Away)

    C: Son (Man City Away)

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

      A

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

      B
      A
      C

      Probably...

  29. Johnny too hotty
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    As a non kane / son owner im thinking no need to get them in this gameweek.. maybe for the double?
    Whats the preferred chip plan for those who have used the FH?

  30. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If you owned Trent would you take him out this week for a Burnley defender? I just have flashbacks of Boxing Day 2019!!

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

      Don't think so.

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I did the swap to Lowton in order to fund Ings to Kane after GW25.

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Also Burnley do have WBA next week so it’s not a terrible idea..

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

      VVD was there on Boxing Day

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

      totally different circumstances!
      fixtures wise, i'd move to AWB and keep the ~2m change (depending on your wc plans)

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I own Shaw, will move Smith-Rowe to Raphinha next week.. No WC