Scout Notes

Bamford, Raphinha and Dallas star in Leeds’ audition for Double Gameweek 25

LEEDS UNITED 2-0 CRYSTAL PALACE

  • Goals: Jack Harrison (£5.4m) | Patrick Bamford (£6.7m)
  • Assists: Stuart Dallas (£4.8m) | Raphinha (£5.3m)
  • Bonus: Dallas x3 | Illan Meslier (£4.7m) x3 | Harrison x1 | Liam Cooper (£4.3m) x1

Leeds put on a convincing performance to comfortably see off Crystal Palace 2-0 on Monday evening.

Patrick Bamford (£6.7m) and Raphinha (£5.3m) once again delivered attacking returns and are set to receive added attention ahead of two fixtures for Leeds in Gameweek 25.

But the same cannot be said for Crystal Palace, who looked completely out of ideas without their talisman Wilfried Zaha (£7.1m)

TOP PAT

Bamford’s display epitomised why he delights and frustrates FPL managers in equal measure.

Still priced at a modest £6.7m, Bamford was good value for his goal and had the most attempts on goal and shots in the box throughout the game.

But as shown by his attempts, he really should have added to his tally, skying a one-on-one after knocking the ball past Gary Cahill (£4.5m), and miscontrolling a through ball expertly put through by Raphinha.

Still owned by more than half of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, Bamford looks good value for his price and could start delivering more double-digit hauls if he can find a more clinical edge.

A keen FPL player himself, Bamford revealed he was kicking himself after missing his first chance.

I captained myself. After I missed that one in the first half I was kicking myself so I am glad I scored.

Patrick Bamford

Pundits and FPL players alike who predicted Bamford’s early-season form would come to a halt have been left with egg on their face.

The Elland Road striker and his teammates have shown incredible consistency this campaign, with Bamford having the most attempts, shots in the box, and big chances of all forwards this season.

With Bamford proving he can sustain this level of form, his high ownership could still rise with the Double Gameweek on the horizon.

Players with Bamford may even be looking to double or triple up on assets from Leeds’ impressive attack.

AN ALTERNATIVE?

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Despite not coming away with any of the bonus points, Raphinha was arguable the best player on the pitch last night.

The Brazilian offered a huge goal threat, bettered only by Bamford, and deserved a lot more than the one assist he came away with.

As well as Bamford’s chance, a wicked set-piece delivery from Raphinha should have been put away by Pascal Struijk (£3.9m), who was guilty of missing two clear chances.

The £17m signing is now stamping his influence on the team, with two goals and three assists in his last four games, and eight returns in nine.

Not even Bamford can boast more FPL points over the same period, and no player in the game has created more goals in the last six Gameweeks.

While Bamford has attracted a 50.1% ownership, Raphinha has stayed largely under the radar.

Despite his impressive run of form, his price has even dropped twice over the last five Gameweeks.

At £5.3m and with 2.3% ownership, he offers a fantastic route into covering Bamford’s points for those who have missed the boat

Also, owners of Bamford may even want to consider doubling up on two of the game’s most in-form players.

OOP BANKER

Stuart Dallas (£4.8m) recorded maximum bonus points for the second time this season to add to his assist in creating Leeds’ first goal for Jack Harrison (£5.4m)

Marcelo Bielsa’s tactical tweak in moving Dallas further up the pitch has made him even more of a threat going forward than he was at full-back.

As well as setting up the goal for Harrison, Dallas showed he wasn’t afraid of taking on a shot, hitting two from outside the box.

Even with Leeds’ woes at the back, Dallas’ points haul puts him fourth overall out of all defenders in the league, and above highly owned options such as Ben Chilwell (£5.9m) and Andy Robertson (£7.3m).

Leeds’ defensive displays this season, where they have accumulated the second-highest expected goals conceded rating (xGC), will be enough to put some managers off investing in their defence.

But Dallas has the attacking potential to offset this, coupled with a good run of fixtures.

Bielsa’s post-match comments – see below – also perhaps hinted at a renewed focus on defence going forward.

MARCHING ON TOGETHER

What was expected to be a close game turned out to be anything but, with Leeds running out comfortable winners.

Their excellent attacking play has been on display all season but their solid defensive work against Palace caught the eye.

Monday night’s game saw them restrict the visitors to only three attempts on target.

Palace also finished the game with an expected goals rating (xG) of 0.36, which compared to Leeds’ of 1.92, shows how dominant they were in victory.

Speaking after the game, manager Marcelo Bielsa said it had been a target to keep a clean sheet.

We could have scored a few more goals. We defended well, we conceded very few chances, the performance of the team was even and constant.

(A clean sheet) was an objective for today. It was very important we didn’t concede a goal today.

Marcelo Bielsa

The only bad news coming out of the game was midfielder Kalvin Phillips (£4.9m), a vital part of their attacking and defensive play, limping off near the end of the game.

However, it will be hoped the injury is not too serious, with Phillips on his feet congratulating team-mates at full-time.

Even the most diehard Leeds fan will struggle to claim their side has turned a corner after facing one of the league’s worst attacks, without their most influential player.

But it could be worth keeping an eye on Leeds’ defensive displays in their next few games.

KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU, ZAHA

Crystal Palace fans fearing their side would miss the influence of Zaha were proved right, as their side lacked any cutting edge to their play.

Taking Zaha’s place was loan signing Jean-Phillipe Mateta (£5.9m), partnering Jordan Ayew (£5.6m) up front.

But without Zaha’s ability to carry the ball up the pitch, Mateta was largely forced back into his own half to go looking for the ball.

Hodgson’s experiment of playing Patrick van Aanholt (£5.4m) further up the pitch also didn’t work, with the manager abandoning it at half-time.

Speaking after the game, a dejected Hodgson admitted his side were well beaten.

“We started both halves badly in terms of the goals we conceded. Both were pretty poor technical errors. You can’t afford to go 1-0 down after three or four minutes and then 2-0 down after 50 minutes and come away with a result unless you play outstanding football but we didn’t play outstanding football unfortunately.

“The bottom line for me is we didn’t pass the ball anywhere near well enough and we have to accept that we lost to the better team. We were not able to pressurise them like they pressurised us. We are a passing team and when we don’t pass the ball well we fall below our standards. We were deservedly beaten but we made life difficult for ourselves.”

Roy Hodgson

With Zaha suffering from a hamstring injury that is likely to keep him out for the next few games, interest in Palace assets will be low.

Without Zaha, Palace have failed to score a single goal and have conceded nine in the four games he has missed, so their immediate future looks bleak, even with a favourable run of games coming up.

Leeds XI (4-1-4-1): Meslier; Ayling, Cooper, Struijk, Alioski; Phillips (Shackleton 88); Harrison, Klich, Dallas, Raphinha; Bamford

Crystal Palace XI (4-4-2): Guaita; Clyne, Dann, Cahill, Mitchell; van Aanholt (Townsend 46), Riedewald, Milivojevic, Eze; Ayew (Benteke 76), Mateta (Batshuayi 65)

422 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Michelle Davin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Squeeze me!

    1. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Naughty Michelle

  2. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Also noteworthy Ayling was back at fullback, where he actually has some attacking potential.

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      but not really an option with Dallas playing OOP.

  3. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Raph is a popular differential but Harrison has 3 goals in 4, could be a good third option.

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

      Yeah it's strange the article talks up Raphinha but Harrison is only mentioned as a footnote. Both good consistent options.

    2. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think Raphinha just edges Harrison because he's on set pieces

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

    A. Brewster, Coufal -> DCL, Lowton

    B. Brewster -> DCL (3-4-3)

    C. Swap Antonio for DCL and play Coufal (4-4-2). Allows a straight swap DCL -> Kane for GW26.

    Current Front 3: Antonio, Bam, Brewster

    1. Silicon Vialli
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C

  5. Zlatan F.C
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this gameplan. i have 2FT

    GW 24 - Robbo tand Coufal to Lowton and Shaw (will have 5 DGW players)
    GW 25 - Soucek to Raphina
    GW 26 - Antonio to Kane

    Martinez
    Dias Cancelo Coufal
    Soucek Grealish Salah Bruno Gundo
    Antonio DCL

    Forster Bamford Dallas Robbo.

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

      Good. And similar to me.

      Don't you worry that you'll need son ? Looks like spurs will have 2 plum games in dgw26

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Seems decent.
      You saving your WC?

  6. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Foden has served me well but do you think I should do Foden to Gundo for free?

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gundogan is certainly the safer pick.

      Whenever you think Foden has played himself in to the team, he's back out of it.

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

      Yes

  7. ClothedinSun
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Am falling down the ranks like a lead weight with this lot, mainly through poor captain picks and hits - any thoughts on what to do for the DGW are appreciated:

    Pope,
    Cancelo, Dias, Cresswell,
    Maddison, Bruno (VC), Soucek, Foden (C),
    Kane, DCL, Ings

    Areola, Grealish, Dunk, Rudiger.

    (* Kane came in for WIlson and Foden has come in for Pereira this GW)

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

      I'd far rather Pope over Foden for the armband.

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

        This was the original plan but somehow I convinced myself that it felt like more of a gamble to captain a gk over an outfield player!?

    2. Vlekz
        3 years, 1 month ago

        You used your transfers and nothing is worth a hit anymore.
        I guess play rudiger over soucek and rest looks fine

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

          Nice, Cheers!

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

        What’s obvious here is the lack of Justin, Leeds players, not replacing Kane, no having Son, Antonio, Watkins, having Ings in your team.
        Don’t know what to do really.

        1. flynner25
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Where is Gundogan also?????

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

      Gundoghan, Cancelo, Dias, DCL, Mee.

      Anyone getting any other doublers?

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

        I have Pope, Pieters, Richarlison, Sterling, Gundy and Stones.

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

        Pope

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

          Stones

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

            Digne

      3. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe Pope and considering Stones->Sterling with 2FTs

      4. The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Pope, Cancelo, Gundo, Sterling, Digne, DCL. No hit.

      5. Bury94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Pope, Mee, Cancelo, Stones, Gundogan & DCL I'll end up with

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

        6 double defenders, 5 sgw attackers. prob will bank my transfer

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

          Lowton. Probably won't wildcard till gw30 so will go with cheapest burnley option

      7. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I'm currently on Pope, Lowton, Cancelo, Stones, Digne, Gundo and DCL

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

      Am I gtg?

      Martinez
      Cancelo AWB Dias Cresswell
      Salah Bruno Gundogan Soucek
      Antonio DCL

      Meslier Raphinha Watkins Dallas

      5.6m itb

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

      And that beautiful man Meslier. Got myself 34 from 3 of them. Lovely.

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

        Amazing

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

        Well played

    6. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A GW26 BB looks impossible atleast for me with an average Team Value if I want Salah, Bruno, Kane & Son in my team.

      Will have to sacrifice one of them for BB but then it makes it tougher getting one of them or KDB back later.

      1. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Double Spurs are far from essential. Spurs have scored fewer goals than the likes of Leicester, Chelsea, and Leeds, and only as many as Villa (who have played a game less).

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          But none of the attackers from those have the goal involvement that Kane & Son have for Spurs thus they are outscoring players from those teams by 40+ points.

          1. FPL Theorist
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            They did great in the first 6 GWs. Since then, their scores have been matched by much cheaper players. For example, from GW7 to now, Son has 86 points, while Soucek has 90 points.

      2. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Same. Think I'll bench boost this week

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

        Even with high team value I can't afford Salah, Bruno, Kane and Son.

        I have to either seriously restructure or lose one.

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

          its easily affordable to be honest

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

      Best move here? WCing next week.

      A) Mitchell -> Digne [bench Bellerin]
      B) Mitchell -> Mee [bench Bellerin]
      C) Bellerin & Martinelli -> Lowton & Rodriguez (-4), [bench Watkins]

      POPE
      CANCELO, Coufal, Bellerin
      STERLING(c), GUNDOGAN, Salah, Bruno
      DCL, Bamford, Watkins

      Forster, Targett, Mitchell, Martinelli
      Bank 2.3m, 1FT, all chips

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

      Pat & Stu have been such a pleasure to own this season. Phenomemal PPM since I got them and so reliable.

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

        Yeah I’ve had them both for a while and it’s been brilliant.

    9. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      RMT tool really hates Gundogan, still seems to think he is far from nailed (expecting him to play barely 50% of available minutes over the next few) despite starting all of the last 11 league matches and only subbed off 3 times (once before 60).

      Would be nice if it gave a reasonable prediction for his score relative to other captain picks.

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

        Who cares about the RMT tool. I think it's one of the worst features personally. Form and performance fluctuate so much in a season that a terrible pick one season or at one time could look amazing at another time.

        Who would've thought Gundogan is gonna be probably the top captaincy pick this week?

      2. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I would really, really like if we could customise predictions for certain players. I love how the tool works but hate most of the outputs.

        It'd be more useful as a 'I predict this player will score X, what is the right decision'.

    10. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Good day good people!
      Is this correct order for the upcoming GW?

      Pope
      Dias, Stones, Lowton, Coufal
      Salah, Bruno, Grealish, Gundo(c),
      DCL, Antonio

      Martinez, Son, Bamford, Dallas

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

        * Bamford instead of Grealish

    11. borispkpk
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Play 2 ?
      A. Pieters
      B. Coufal
      C. Soucek
      D. Bamford
      E. Son

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

        A (if Taylor is out) and D

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

          can choose two haha so is A + D, how about if Taylor is not out?

    12. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Score predictions for the two Man City games in DGW24?

      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        2-0 in both

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

        City-Spurs: 2-0
        Everton-City: 1-2

      3. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        2-1 beat Spurs
        2 nil beat Everton

      4. Count Your Blessings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        1-1 vs Spurs
        1-3 (win) vs Everton

        1. FPL Theorist
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I'm thinking 1-1 as well, City always seem to struggle against Spurs even if they dominate on xG.

          Think they will keep a CS against Everton though. 0-3 for me.

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

      Anyone planning Son to Rashford -4 for this week?

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

        Would be tempted, probably doing it for free

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

          My free will be to do Mitchell to Lowton I think so will have to be for a hit. I think I'll do it

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

        Not worth it for a hit

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

          Why not? Looks strong over the next 2 don't you think?

      3. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        do are you WC in 25?

        1. No Professionals
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          great English, are you wildcarding in 25?

    14. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I have BB, WC and FH left.
      What would be the best strategy here?

      A. BB 24, WC 26, FH 29
      B. WC 25, BB 26, FH 29

      Currently have 3 players for dgw 24(4 if Taylor starts) and 3 players for dgw 25.

      Meslier*
      Cancelo* - Stones* - Taylor*
      Gündogan* - Son - Fernandes - Salah
      Bamford* - Antonio - Adams*
      (Martinez - Soucek - Coufal - Konsa)

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

        B

        1. King Kohli
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Not tempted to BB this week and go with a light bench on the WC?

          Forgot to mention have 2 FT still to use for this week

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

            think that all the moving of games lately have shown the importance of a strong squad. Prefer having one or two good players on the bench for each gw

    15. Champione
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Worth a bench boost? Anything worth a hit?

      Martinez
      Dias Digne Mee Shaw
      Sterling (C) Gundogan Lookman Bruno Rashford
      DCL

      McCarthy Ings Watkins Targett

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

        Ings over Shaw for upside.

        I dont hate the BB either

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

          yeah agree, Ings has to be in the eleven

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

      For anyone who doesn't get the 'Knowing me, Knowing you' reference:

      https://youtu.be/Fadw_-4_Y3A

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

      FanTeam is just as interesting for FPL for this time period. What would you do here with 2FTs?

      Martinez Sanchez
      Cancelo Dias Rudiger Robertson White
      Salah Fernandes Son Gundogan Grealish
      Rashford Antonio 4.0

      I have a little bit ITB.

      What's a bigger priority? DCL or Pope?

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

      Who are peoples bus captains?

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

        Sterling, doing Salah > Sterling this week. Has to take the risk on that upside imo

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

          nice, i'd have flash backs of Sane TC a few years back in the doubles

    19. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Would it be fair to say the captain option comes down to Pope v Gundo this week?

      I think my rival brings in DCL for free but won't armband him.

      Pope V Gundo captain

      Who wins?

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

        Gundogan

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

        Either DCL or Gundo for me, wouldn't captain Pope. His ceiling isn't as high as theirs, the way I see it.

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

        I think Sterling is the best captain this week.

        1. Stupendous
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I've been wanting him and posted an option below

    20. sirmorbach
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Any help would be much appreciated:

      Pope
      Dias, Stones, Digne, Cresswell
      Salah, Bruno, Grealish, Gündogan
      DCL, Antonio

      Martinez, Watkins, Dallas / Soucek

      Can I afford to hold my ft? Maybe Watkins to Bamford? Stones to Cancelo? (I'm willing to keep Soucek, I guess)

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

        Hold FT then get Bamford in and maybe Raph/Ings next week

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

          Cheers, Becks

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

        Hold imo

        Looks set for 24
        Look at watkins to bam for dgw 25 and have 2fts for when ou know what the story is with 26

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

          Very helpful, sir, appreciate it

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

      Bench 1

      A Grealish
      B Watkins
      C Raphinha
      D Bamford

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

        Choose between leeds assets

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

        Raphinha, imo.

    22. dshv
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      On (-4). Gw24 G2G ??

      Martinez
      Mee diaz coufal
      Salah son grealish gundo bruno
      Dcl(c) antonio

      Johnstone bambam mitchell dallas

      Gw25 plan

      Johnstone to meslier ?
      Grealish/gundo to raphinha ?

    23. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Benching boosting:

      Is it worth -4 for Kilman > Lowton?

      Kilman seems likely to start for SOUa

    24. sirmorbach
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Who to bench?
      A. Cresswell (SHU)
      B. Watkins (bha)
      C. Grealish (bha)

      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Impossible to call but Watkins

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

        I have to bench 2 of Cresswell, Soucek, Antonio, Grealish and Watkins. Thinking of spreading risk by one from each team, but which two I've no idea. Maybe Cresswell and Soucek. Usually I'd recommend benching the defender but Brighton have improved defensively so toss up Grealish and Watkins.

    25. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Would you lose Stones to get...

      Cancelo Gundo Sterling?

      Basically Stones out, Sterling in

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

        I was thinking similar but not sure tbh

        Gonna see how my team looks for dgw 26 after cup games then decide if that move would be a waste of an ft or not

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

        I've been playing with this all day and can't come up with something good. It ruins my BB26 no matter how I wriggle it. The other option is to just BB in 24 anyway with a slightly weaker set and then adapt going forward.