Spot the Differential

Advanced role boosts Pereira’s differential potential

Double Gameweek 26 is almost upon us which gives us an opportunity to have a look at some more differential options.

This time, we’ve selected low-owned picks at Leicester City, West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa, who we think have the potential to make an impact.

As always, to qualify, the player must have an ownership of 5% or less at the time of writing.

Ricardo Pereira

  • FPL ownership: 0.9%
  • Price: £5.9m
  • GW26-30 fixtures: ARS + bur | bha | SHU | – | MCI

We’ve been big on Ricardo Pereira (£5.9m) for a while now, having included him in this column ahead of Gameweek 23.

Now, having impressed last weekend in a more advanced role, we think he’s worth talking about again.

Against Aston Villa, Pereira and his team-mate Timothy Castagne (£5.7m) were both fit enough to start for the first time this season. That saw the Belgian slot into the back four with the Portuguese international pushing ahead on the right-wing in a 4-2-3-1.

It was the first time Pereira has started as a winger under Brendan Rodgers, and he looked comfortable throughout.

Pereira finished the match with 33 final-third touches, more than any other player on the pitch. He also racked up three shots, twice testing Emiliano Martínez (£5.3m), and often moved infield leaving Castagne to supply the width down that side.

The new setup certainly makes sense, as Rodgers can keep Castagne at right-back where he feels he is more effective, while also taking advantage of Pereira’s attacking instincts. 

However, at this stage we should point out that doubts around James Maddison’s (£7.3m) availability may see the 27-year-old revert to a more traditional full-back role this weekend, or even as a wing-back in a back three. That’s something to monitor, but regardless of where he ends up, we think Pereira has the potential to make a real impact in the coming weeks, and with an ownership of just 0.9% could be an effective differential.

Matheus Pereira

  • FPL ownership: 1.6%
  • Price: £5.4m
  • GW26-30 fixtures: BHA + EVE | NEW | cry | – | che

West Bromwich Albion have improved significantly in their last two outings. 

Just a week after they should have beaten Manchester United, they dominated Burney last time out despite playing with 10-men for over an hour. 

Finally, it looks like they are able to compete at this level, and with an appealing immediate schedule which sees them take on Brighton and Hove Albion, Everton, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace in the next three Gameweeks, several differential options have emerged.

That includes playmaker Matheus Pereira (£5.4m).

The 24-year-old has now started back-to-back games after being dropped in Gameweek 23, and though he hasn’t returned, he has been posting some eye-catching numbers. Since being restored to the side, Pereira leads the way amongst team-mates for shots, chances created, crosses and final-third touches. He’s also been taking corners and free-kicks, and crucially, should be on penalties too having twice converted against Wolverhampton Wanderers last month.

The Brazilian can operate in multiple positions up front, but has recently found himself out wide in Sam Allardyce’s 4-3-3 formation. The system is designed to get the best out of new signing Mbaye Diagne (£6.0m), and by having a proper target man now leading the line, set-pieces and crosses from open-play will be more important than ever.

Pereira, who is owned by just 1.6% of FPL managers, adds creativity to Allardyce’s team and has perhaps been a little unfortunate not to return in recent matches. However, with some promising fixtures to come he now has the potential to kick on, and could be a solid differential in the budget midfielder category.

Bertrand Traoré

  • FPL ownership: 0.8%
  • Price: £5.9m
  • GW26-30 fixtures: lee + shu | WOL | new | TOT | FUL

Jack Grealish’s (£7.6m) absence at Aston Villa will be a huge miss, but the performance of Bertrand Traoré (£5.9m) in the second half against Leicester City at least offers hope that he might be the one to step up.

The Burkina Faso international scored straight after the break, and has now been directly involved in eight goals (five goals, three assists) in the Premier League since making his first league start back in November. Interestingly, only Grealish has been involved in more for the club during this period with 10.

If we zone in on Traoré’s performances since the turn of the year, it reveals his growing influence. 

Since Gameweek 17, he ranks second amongst team-mates for shots in the box, big chances, take-ons and crossing. In fact, his expected goal involvement (xGI) total of 2.98 is actually more than Grealish, and only behind forward Ollie Watkins (£6.5m).

Aston Villa now have a Double Gameweek 26 against Leeds United and Sheffield United, who are both among the bottom six sides for goals conceded this season, with 43 and 41 respectively. They then take on Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park, before another possible double and importantly a match against Tottenham Hotspur in Blank Gameweek 29.

Traoré has the ability to create something out of nothing, and given the fixtures, might be the player to get Villa back on track.

1,564 Comments Post a Comment
  1. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    My choice comes down to- which would you do?

    A Play Sterling and Raphinha so no hit and triple captain Salah/Bruno (10 doublers)
    B Sterling and Bamford to Kane and Barnes -8 and triple captain Kane ( 11 doublers)

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

      A

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

      A

    3. How I met your Mata
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      a

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A - Bruno. If B was a -4 I probably would've leaned towards that option

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

        Yes that’s issue- if Kane starts-8 and if Bruno get say 3 goals and bonus over 2 games then to make it worthwhile Kane as striker probably needs to get 4/5 returns which I just don’t see v Burnley and Fulham.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Exactly. I think Kane will get a goal in each game plus max bonus. With Bruno, I'm not sure he will get anything against Chelsea so then you are heavily relying on a haul against Palace which is very likely.

    5. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm on B, but waivering

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

    Any Everton fan know if Holgate is nailed with Mina out?

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

    FH holders, question for you.

    Would you rather have a depleted team (6/7 players) for GW29 so that you can play it in 33 for the better juicy fixtures?

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

      Depleted team I think

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      8 players minimum for 29 covering the high ownership players like Martinez, Kane, Dallas, Bamford etc

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

        Yeah I should be cushty then. Thanks

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

      Going with the FH in 29 as I think 33 is relatively easy to navigate

  4. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    My team have been set for a week.
    Who needs help?

    1. How I met your Mata
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      me 🙁

      Gundagon in for a hit for rafinha??

      4 gw to raf's 2 gws

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

        Over 2 weeks prob worth it.
        yes from me.

        1. How I met your Mata
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers

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

      Me, don't have a clue what to do? 1FT 0.5 ITB

      Martinez
      Cancelo Digne Tarkowski
      Sterling Bruno Son Gundogan Raphinha
      Bamford DCL

      Pope Ings Mitchell Coufal

      Ings and Sterling to Kane and Barnes (-4) is the template move I guess

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

        Yeah that looks good.
        Kane(c)?

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

          Guess so, so boring following the crowd but any time I diverge i just fall further behind. Cheers Christina, best of luck this GW

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

            hey, follow your gut. Everyone's position/circumstances are different. You might want to beat a h2h opponent or chase down a ML rival. Important to have fun. Nothing worse than having an idea and not following it and the players scores big. (ask me)

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

              Cheers, want to have another City mid this GW but would be a hit for Raphinha so comes down to:

              A) Raphinha (AVL)
              B) Foden (WHU, WOL) -4
              C) Mahrez (WHU, WOL) -4

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

                *scratch the Mahrez option - has to be Foden for price

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

                  foden

      2. How I met your Mata
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        are you far off from Ings and Raph to Kane and ESR??

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

      Not been around much; what are most ppl doing this week? BB, TC or no chip?

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

        Bit of BB and bit of TC

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

          Cheers fellas; not set up for BB, so it's TC ot nowt for me. Presume Kane is (C) Obvious?

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

        BB if your team set up for it, if not TC

    4. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Can't decide whether to get Dias or Stones?

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

        tough one, just pick one and accept what comes your way.

        1. Pep Roulette
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers

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

      Grealish to KDB for a hit and bench Bamford /Raphinia?

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

        whats your team?

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

          Martinez
          Stones Mee Shaw
          Raphinia Son Bruno Gundogan
          Bamford Kane Dcl

          Dallas Coufal Grealish Forster

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

            Risky but a hell of an upside!

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

              Risk reward I guess. Cheers.

    6. Westfield Irons ⭐️
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Take a -4 now and play Areola in DGW26 (over McCarthy) or wait until closer to BGW29 and use that -4 on an attacking transfer? Meaning I have McCarthy/Forster until a GW31 wildcard. (I don't really expect a Fulham clean sheet v Leeds in BGW29 - or want one, I'll have triple Leeds)

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

        if you dont get Nipples now ho will be your keeper in 29?

        1. Westfield Irons ⭐️
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          maybe no keeper in 29, happy to hold McCarthy for 30 BUR and 31 wba

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

            Take the hit

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

      A) Mee>Stones for a -4
      B) Play Mee
      C) Play Dallas

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

        play mee

    8. Big Ronnie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Best defender up to £5.6m? Already have Dias, Stones, Shaw and Dallas. Thinking Reguilon.

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

        Spurs def not for me.
        Differential? Pva?

        1. Big Ronnie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks, not sure about PVA

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

      What’s your opinion on Bamford to Watkins -4? Will it pay off over the next few weeks?

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

        nah. I own both, but if i had to play my WC this week I would prob not get Ollie with this Grealish injury

    10. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Martinez
      Cancelo Stones Taylor
      Salah Son Bruno Gundogan
      DCL Bamford* Ings*

      Ramsdale Soucek* Holding* Dallas*

      A) Ings, Soucek, Holding to Diagne, Barnes, Dier -8 and BB

      B) Ings, Soucek, Holding to Aina, Barnes, Watkins -8 and BB

      C) Ings to Richarlison/Watkins and TC Bruno probably

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

        -8's not worth a BB for me

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks

    11. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Which option would you go for? Cheers

      A. Pope and Soucek to Forster and Barnes (-4)
      B. Holding to Targett/Aina
      C. Soucek to Lookman

      TC26 WC31 FH33

      1FT 1.1itb
      Martinez
      Cancelo Stones Digne
      Salah Bruno Gundo Raphinha*
      Kane DCL Bamford*
      (Pope Soucek Cresswell Holding)

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

        stick with your team

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

      Pope to Martinez or Lloris worth hit?

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

        no

    13. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      In a mess having punted Vardy Son Watkins over Kane Barnes DCL on WC24. Now on BB

      Have this -4 with Vardy

      Martinez Areola
      Stones Cancelo Shaw KONSA LOWTON
      Mo Bruno Gundo Son Raph
      VARDY Bamford Watkins

      Or this -12 upgrading defence and getting DCL

      Martinez Areola Cancelo Shaw REG PEREIRA/DIGNE
      Mo Bruno Gundo Son Raph
      DCL Bamford Watkins

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

        Whoops missed a Stones there

        Martinezs Areola
        Stones Cancelo Shaw Reg Digne/Pereira

        Grealish and Maddison both out a double whammy for my front line

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

        Looks fine to me
        -12 is crazy

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

          Ty

          Reassured.

    14. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Big headache.

      Current team:
      Martinez
      Dias Cancelo Shaw
      Salah Bruno Gundo Son Raph
      DCL(TC) Watkins

      Areola Bamford Dallas Coufal

      0FT 3.7ITB
      No WC or BB. FH & TC still intact.

      A) GTG
      OR
      B) -8 Hit Bam + Raph to Kane + Bissouma (perma bench fodder) and TC Kane

      I should hold my nerve right? I’ll probably FH 29 and hope for another DGW 28 and transfer in someone like Digne

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

        yeah hold your nerve.
        I'm not so confident on your TC though...

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

      So with all the European ties over would like to bb with this team for -4.

      Martinez * areola*
      Digne* dais* cancelo* lowton* dallas
      Son* bruno* gundo* Barnes* raph
      Kane* dcl* bam

      A) Big decision here is to whether transfer out son or salah to get Kane in and I have no fh so need to build towards 29. What's your opinion guys son or Salah to keep?

    16. michaelington
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Playing BB next week and I have 1FT.

      Martinez Areola
      Rudiger Stones Dias Dallas Konsa
      Salah Gundo Bruno Raphinha Son
      Watkins Ings Bamford

      2.8 ITB. 1FT

      Planning on Ings to Kane (C) ? Or would you get DCL instead as I have Spurs cover already?

    17. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Currentlyteam with Gundo + Sterling + Stones is :

      Martinez
      Stones AWB Lowton
      Gündo Sterling Bruno Salah Raphina
      DCL Bamford

      bench: Areola Dallas Coufal Deco-Reid

      No Wc , Looking at three basic routes (with variations, might also upgrade defender)

      A) Deco-Reid +Sterling -> Kane (T?C) + Barnes
      B) Deco-Reid +Sterling -> Son + Watkins
      C) Deco-Reid + Coufal -> Watkins + Digne/Pereira , forget about Spurs

      Adivce much appreciated! Have FH in hand if needed for

    18. HNI
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Do you reckon ignoring Kane and having 12 dgw + 3 Leeds is good for Bench boost?
      If I have to get Kane for Ings I will have to do Salah to Jrod/Barnes(-4) and have to take another hit for Coufal to Shaw/Digne

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

    Thoughts on Vardy? The fixtures are great but I'm wondering if his minutes will be managed, and Maddison being out may affect him..

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

      Can't see him starting both in DGW

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looked tired after playing full 90. He started last night due to Iheanacho being suspended and

  6. tbos83
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who scores more

    A) Dallas and McCarthy
    B) Reguilon and Martinez (-4)

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

      B

    2. tbos83
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Or C) Digne and Areola (-4)

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

    Order this 3 players:

    A) Bamford (AVL)
    B) Raphinha (AVL)
    C) Rudiger (MUN, liv)

    Currently on A, B (first bench), C (second bench)

    1. lets talk about 6
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      b
      a
      c

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

    Are Everton starting to look better again or false dawn?

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Better again. Their key players are back.

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

      They were very good at Anfield although it was obvious a big game plus Liverpool were poor.

      Allan back should improve them though.

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

      Cheers both...

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

    Repost sorry

    So with all the European ties over would like to bb with this team for -4.

    Martinez * areola*
    Digne* dais* cancelo* lowton* dallas
    Son* bruno* gundo* Barnes* raph
    Kane* dcl* bam

    A) Big decision here is to whether transfer out son or salah to get Kane in and I have no fh so need to build towards 29. What's your opinion guys son or Salah to keep?

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

      neither

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

        so keep son

  10. Sultans of Ping FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any changes to this? Already done a -4 Antonio & Pope to Kane and Forster
    Martinez
    Stones, Cancelo, Targett
    Salah, Bruno, Gundo, Barnes
    Bamford, Kane (C), DCL,

    Bench: Forster, Coufal, Dallas, Raphinha

    1. 2's Kompany 3's M…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Playing any chips this week?
      Otherwise already has 7 players for WK29 and is looking good.
      What are your transfer plans for 27, 28 & 29?
      Cheers.

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

    Antonio or Bamford to Vardy?

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

      Antonio

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

        why?

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

          Mainly down to Antonio overall fitness
          I prefer Bam GW29 fixture also over Antonio and if you look over the next 8 fixtures.. i think WH form will drop.

          MCI (A)
          LEE (H)
          MUN (A)
          ARS (H)
          WOL (A)
          LEI (H)
          NEW (A)
          CHE (H)

          Leeds you know what you will get. Who cares who they play there is a good chance they will score.

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

      Not Bamford

      Getting worried as a Vardy owner with Maddison out.

  12. 2's Kompany 3's M…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you
    A Chilwell > Digne for -4 this DGW?

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

      Yes

  13. FatmanAndRobin
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What are peeps doing with Maddison?
    Maddison to Barnes (-4), yay or nay?

    1. 2's Kompany 3's M…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If definitely out then yes

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

        I've brought in barnes this week

  14. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I wish Tarkowski hauls this DGW

  15. L S P
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which starting DEF would you rather have?

    A) Double MCI/Digne
    B) MCI/Digne/Pereira

    Cheers

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

      B due to Pep rotation

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

      a but a playing bench

    3. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Still A

    4. 2's Kompany 3's M…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Planning on A myself

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

      B) - can always have Ederson in goal or could be using that 3rd MCI slot for Aguero / KDB

      There just seems to be a lot of good defender options, especially if you only play 3 at the back

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

    Do we reckon KDB is back on pens?

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

      Yeah

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

      I would’ve thought so

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

        That last Rodri penalty wasn't too convincing

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

      Probably yeah

    4. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      For sure

  17. TheCurseOfRaheem
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Worth a -4 to bring in another doubler this week? Have 0.0 itb so options are a bit limited but I'm not too optimistic on Dallas.

    Martinez
    Dias, Cancelo, Shaw, Rudiger
    Bruno, Salah, Son, Lookman
    Kane, Maja

    Areola Bamford, Raph, Dallas

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

      Doh! Should add I am bench boosting.

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

        No, keep your Leeds players. Did you take a - 4 for Areola? I am considering a hit for a DGW keeper

    2. Brimble82
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      What’s your beef with Dallas?
      He looked great in defence and midfield against Saints.
      He’s in my starting XI this week.

      1. Brimble82
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        NB; yes, I’d bench boost that and not take a hit.

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

      I tried long and hard to convince myself that Dallas to Dier for a hit was a good move (those Spurs fixtures!), but in the end I couldn't.
      If Dier was nailed, maybe ...

      1. Brimble82
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Even if he was nailed... Spurs look Dier at the back.
        It’s a shame we’ve reached ‘Season 3 Jose’ already.

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

    I currently own Rashford and plan to bring in Son for GW29. Would you rather?
    A) Save FT, hold Rashford for this week and transfer in Son GW27
    B) Use FT on Son for GW26

    1. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. 2's Kompany 3's M…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

  19. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is anyone going without any chip this week?

    1. Brimble82
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I am.
      Never quite got the bench I wanted.
      Have a strong 11. But spunked my TC on KDB in 18.

    2. 2's Kompany 3's M…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Undecided but don't have DGW bench only Leeds.

  20. Darragh82
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hi folks,

    What’s the news on grealish??

    Who for triple captain Kane or Salah??

    1. THL33
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He won't play in the Leeds game. But also not a "long term injury".

  21. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you rather tc a player or have 7 bench boost appearances from relatively low value players?

    1. How I met your Mata
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      7 BB

      1. Brimble82
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        This

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

    I'm thinking of dropping Pieters for a -4 hit, which means I have 5.5 to spend on a defender. I own Lindelof (I know), I have three City players already.

    Should I get Shaw or Reguilon? Shaw would mean doubling up on united defense. Reguilon gives me extra spurs cover and also helps out in GW29.

  23. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    So I seem to have a plan:

    Pope forster
    Robertson cancelo stones Dallas douglas
    Salah bruno grealish gundo bissouma
    Watkins bamford ings

    1ft, 4.5 million itb

    I was going to get kane for 3xC but I am not happy with form.

    I cant bboost with that lot and I dont have free hit.

    My plan is too get ready for gw29 by upgrading my bench. Douglas becomes aina this week. Forster becomes Brighton gk next week.

    I then get raphina son and kane for gw29 with 1 hit.

    This gives me 9 gw29 players and that's plenty.

    I then bboost in 30 because I want to wildcard 31 and I dont want 4 players on the bench eating up my money. Happy with 2decent players on bench for covid and rotation.

    I finally triple captain on a smaller dgw late when hopefully kane or kdb are in better form.

    I will have 9 dgw players this week and no chips played

    Anyone else thinking this way?

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

      Makes sense. Although Kane could hurt you ..

      Who will you captain this week?

      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        You are gonna laugh

        Salah

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

    Predicted score? 🙂 haha, long list...

    A) Kane
    B) Son
    C) Cavani
    D) Barnes
    E) Watkins
    F) Soucek
    G) Traore
    H) Lookman
    I) Pereira

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

      10
      4
      0
      11
      4
      4
      6
      4
      8

  25. mdm
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Mitchell (FUL, MUN) to Targett (lee, shu) worth a -4? Yes or No?

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

      Is Mitchell nailed?

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

        No. Therefore the question

  26. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pick a GK to play

    A. Aerola
    B. Martinez (double with Konsa)

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

    got 4.3 to spend on a Def that plays in 29.

    Thinking Veltman or Burn from Brighton...

    Who is more nailed?

    thanks

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If you want nailed go White

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ignore my silly comment. Veltman of those

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

          cheers - just cant find the extra 0.1 for White

  28. mdm
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which would be better option for BB:

    A. Pope (tot, LEI), Mitchell (FUL,MUN), Raph(AVL), Dallas(AVL)

    B. McCarthy (BUR), Shaw (BRI), Raph (SHU), Dallas (SHU)

  29. footballcandy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    SALAH TC = Pens. Team out of form. Chelsea-game...
    FERNANDES TC = Pens. 2 x away matches. Chelsea-game...
    KANE TC = Pens. Team out of form. 1-2 probably tight defensive games
    DCL TC = No pens. 2 x good fixtures. Not proven matchfit/form.
    GUNDO TC = No pens. Pep-roulette. 2 x home fixtures...
    Skip TC = When then?

    6 x opportunities. Roll a dice?

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

      Kane. He hasn't blanked against a bottom 8 team yet this season. Easy decision for me

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

        Rumours Kane not playing 180 on previous page...

    2. pwill40
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go Kane if I had him

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

      My Thoughts:

      SALAH TC = Pens. Team out of form. Chelsea-game... 'Playing an out of sorts, dead and buried Shef UTD team'
      FERNANDES TC = Pens. 2 x away matches. Chelsea-game...'He finds a way all the time and palace are awful'
      KANE TC = Pens. Team out of form. 1-2 probably tight defensive games 'Kane typically doesn't blank against bottom 8 teams'
      DCL TC = No pens. 2 x good fixtures. Not proven matchfit/form. 'best two fixtures, scored a hattrick earlier on in the season'
      GUNDO TC = No pens. Pep-roulette. 2 x home fixtures...'Its Man City, then can score loads vs anyone, but i'd probably avoid this one personally'

  30. pwill40
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Triple C decision time... (don't have the players for a bench boost)

    a. Fernandes
    b. Sterling
    c. Sterling -> Debruyne (-4)