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The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice for Double Gameweek 26

Strap yourselves in for the biggest Double Gameweek 26 of the season, with 17 matches and 14 teams playing twice. The next six days promise to be another rollercoaster ride of unrelenting (Fantasy) Premier League action.

With potentially season-defining decisions to be made ahead of today’s 11:00 GMT deadline, the feeling among the Fantasy Community is that we are spoilt for choice.

The roll call of potential armband candidates ranges from the reassuringly expensive to enticing differentials. And for those with a selection of chips at their disposal the choice is made even trickier.

A Double Gameweek is the perfect time to deploy one of our four power-ups with the points ceiling raised for Bench Boost, Triple Captain, Free Hit and Wildcard thanks to the extra fixtures.

Indecision is final.

– Alan Hansen

Famous words from the king of pundits and decorated centre-half Alan Hansen. Although, strangely, the former Liverpool captain wasn’t referring to his Fantasy football team. Given the furore surrounding Aston Villa and their players this week you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise.

But we’re not about to hesitate at the crucial moment when it comes to FPL decision-making. And you can’t fault the effort, attitude and commitment of our very own pundits and experts. 

Divisive Kane

The captain poll favourite heading into the bumper round of fixtures is Harry Kane (£11.1m). A vote that left David and Joe somewhat perplexed. Never ones to dilly-dally when presented with an opportunity, the pair aren’t convinced of Kane’s credentials, despite the support among Community members.

The fixtures on paper do look nice but both Burnley and Fulham are very capable these days of chucking everyone behind the ball knowing full well that Spurs are having problems breaking people down … Both of these teams will take a point against Spurs, so they’re not going to overstretch themselves to go and win the game.

Over the last four matches, Burnley have the third-best expected goals conceded in the league, 3.18, the only two teams better than that are Chelsea and Man City. Fulham are in the top five, 3.23 goals they should have conceded, and they’ve only actually conceded the one goal. Their defence is doing much better as well and they’ve both got fantastic goalkeepers too … These are teams that can frustrate Spurs.

– David, Captaincy Video

Alan Hansen once said that for Tottenham to be a successful side they will need to get away from the philosophy of ‘pretty football’. Well, with Jose Mourinho in charge they’ve arguably done just that. Except without the success.

But what does Alan Hansen know about Fantasy football? We need a real expert, a man with three top 10,000 finishes and a best-ever rank of 817. Step forward Az

According to the FPL Black Box co-host, Harry Kane is the best captaincy pick. The handsome and dashing Az backs up his opinion with some impressive stats: citing Twitter user FPL_Swede he pointed out that in 10 games against the bottom eight teams, Kane has delivered an attacking return in every one, averaging 9.2 points a match. 

And the trio of wise Pro Pundits appearing on the latest episode of the FPL Wire, Zophar, Lateriser and Tom Freeman, all have the armband placed on the top-points-scoring forward in FPL this season. 

More heavyweight backing for the Spurs striker came from FFScout founder Mark Sutherns. Perhaps not that much of a surprise given that “Mark loves Kane”, to quote AZ, but Mark was worried he was being blinded by his own bias.

The best person to help us understand the flaws in our thinking is Pro Pundit and behavioural economics graduate, Simon March.

Expected Yakult

Stats are probiotics for gut feelings, reasoned the former FPL winner is his latest offering. 

Instinct may help you see opportunities that other managers don’t, or avoid the traps that others will fall into, but it may also create such traps if followed without sufficient interrogation. This is why it is important to sense-check decisions with some form of objective data or a second-opinion.

– Simon March

Jan Sienkiewicz noted in his Captain Sensible article that the form stats don’t favour Kane and co:

Both [Kane’s] and Spurs’ attacking statistics have been somewhat underwhelming in recent weeks. Only Crystal Palace have recorded fewer shots inside the box than Jose Mourinho’s team in their last six matches.

– Jan Sienkiewicz

So was Mark able to find a healthy dollop of Bifidobacterium Statisticalus to support his gut instinct?

The expected data is a problem, but with expected data, you’ve got to bear this in mind – that Kane and Son are just complete outliers … Son and Kane are the top two players in the Premier League [for xG Delta], they have exceeded their expected data by the biggest margins for goal involvement … they don’t need a lot of good quality chances to score goals.

– Mark Sutherns.

So convinced is Mark that he’s using his Triple Captain chip on Harry Kane.

But, as ever, other options are available. 

Mohamed Salah (£12.6m), a player who’s perhaps been slightly overlooked by the masses, is Jan’s top pick. The leading goalscorer in the Premier League with 15 goals, Salah boasts impressive underlying stats: second only to team-mate Sadio Mané (£11.8m) for shots in the penalty box over the last six matches.

In the first of their two fixtures Liverpool take on a Sheffield United side down to the bare bones in defence. Their three first-choice centre-backs that helped them reach dizzying heights last season, John Egan (£4.7m), Jack O’Connell (£4.7m) and Chris Basham (£4.6m), are all ruled out for Chris Wilder.

But it’s their second fixture against Chelsea that, along with Liverpool’s poor form, is putting many off the Egyptian. However, Jan did unearth some encouraging news for Salah captainers:

Klopp holds an impressive head-to-head record against Thomas Tuchel. Out of the 14 meetings between the Germans, Klopp came out victorious on nine occasions. Additionally, those matches have produced as many as 43 goals, which makes it over three goals per game on average.

– Jan Sienkiewicz

Meanwhile, city rivals Everton are top of the fixture ticker when looking at Gameweek 26 in isolation: the Toffees host Southampton before a midweek trip to West Brom. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.7m) therefore comes into contention.

And once again the stats make impressive reading. The forward has been particularly threatening on the road in recent times, accumulating 4.32 xG in his last six away matches – more than any other forward in the Premier League.

But the list of armband contenders goes on. Let’s not forget the Manchester teams with the in-form Bruno Fernandes (£11.6m), İlkay Gündoğan (£6.2m), Raheem Sterling (£11.6m), and the returning Kevin De Bruyne (£11.8m).

If only we could fit them all in.

It’s Mo Sacrifice

Karam, Tom, and Zophar are all using their Wildcards and face several tricky selection dilemmas. 

On the Scoutcast Karam was given a hard time by Joe and David over his omission of Mohamed Salah.

Joe argued that it was easier to run from Salah than it was to run to him, explaining that because of Salah’s lofty price tag, downgrading to the likes of Son or De Bruyne is easy, whereas upgrading would be harder without sufficient funds in the reserve.

However, Tom Freeman is also sacrificing the most expensive FPL asset in order to benefit from a more balanced squad. A particular concern for Tom given that he plans to Bench Boost in Gameweek 27. 

One intriguing pick in his side is Jesse Lingard (£5.9m). West Ham take on Leeds United next Gameweek and Tom feels the direct running of the on-loan Manchester United midfielder could trouble Marcelo Biesla’s side. 

Ricardo Pereira (£5.9m) is another differential to catch the eye, featuring in both Tom’s and Karam’s Wildcard XV’s. 

Karam is going all-in on Leicester City – tripling up with Harvey Barnes (£6.9m) and Jamie Vardy (£10.2m) coming in alongside Pereira. He’s even trusting the evergreen Englishman with the armband.

Manchester City-fan Karam has decided to abandon his conservative approach and take a few calculated risks in the hope of surging up the ranks. Encouragingly, the Foxes are on a par with Man City when it comes to shots on target (21) over the last four Gameweeks. 

Another forward to consider is Mbaye Diagne (£6.0m). The Senegalese has been on the end of five big chances in his four and a half games since joining West Brom, and is included in the Scout Picks, Tom’s Wildcard team, and was talked up by Lateriser.

Interestingly, all three Wildcarders still have their Free Hit chip available but none have committed to using it in Blank Gameweek 29.

When planning ahead in his usual meticulous fashion, Zophar identified Gameweek 33 as a better round for the Free Hit. The League Cup Final takes place between Spurs and Man City, meaning they will blank along with their scheduled opponents Southampton and Fulham.

The six-time top 5,000 manager sees greater potential for a big score compared to the four-match Gameweek 29.

Finally, Neale frisked the upcoming fixtures. The Team News compiler included a look at Gameweek 30 and beyond for those considering “dead-ending” their squads in Gameweek 29 and Wildcarding straight after.

Community Competitions and Head-to-Head Fixtures

This is the last chance for Premium Members to enter the FFS Members Cup with qualifying for the first round taking place in Gameweek 26. Click here for details on how to enter.

The draw for the first round of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup has thrown up a real ‘David vs Goliath’ clash with the highest-ranked team, The Fighting Cock (273rd overall), taking on the lowest-ranked manager in the competition, Ahmed Eid, who is not far off the five-million mark.

A total of £300 in prizes is available across the two tournaments.

Elsewhere, RedLightning rounded-up the rest of the Community mini-leagues and competitions. And the Head-to-Head fixtures for Gameweek 26 can be found below. 

The scores and tables update each night on the Head-to-Head Leagues main page, so you can keep track of the action as the Gameweek unfolds. 

May your arrows be green!

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

    Palace away is prime cadidate for a Bruno resting 3 days before the Manchester Derby. 4 starts in 10 days if he plays all 3. Can see him coming off the bench

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

      This is why I’ve taken him out. His minutes will be managed in that game. Either he’ll be benched and only used if needed. Or he will start and be taken off as soon as they have a comfortable lead.

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Dude never gets rested, ever. His one "rest" came and was actually an injury and even in that game he came on at half time

    3. Pre-deadline A or B questions!
      G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Time for a pre-deadline A or B thread!

      What are your last minute questions on captaincy/transfers/bench/anything else?

      Please post as an A or B question, and please answer a few other people after you post yours.

      Good luck everyone!

      1. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Best 4.2 defender with BGW29 in mind?

        A Lascelles
        B Burn (any impact from Lamptey return?)

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          B

        2. Mighty Wings
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          B

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

          Burn

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

          B slightly better because of overall defence.

          Lamptey plays on the other side.

          Alzate and the new kid back from loan is the threat to Burn

          1. Buck The Trent
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks

        5. asdf_1
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          B

        6. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          B)

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

          B

        8. Cowboy John
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          B

        9. Geoff
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          B

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

        A. Richarlison
        B. Watkins

        (Own Traore, Digne and DCL)

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

          A

        2. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A

        3. Mighty Wings
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A

        4. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          B)

        5. Geoff
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A, unless you want B for GW29

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

        A. Kane TC
        B. Kane C

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A

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

            Username checks out

        2. Don Rogers FC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A.

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

          A

        4. DT42
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A, this is the week to do it

      4. asdf_1
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Mccarthy to pickford for a -4?
        A) yes
        B) no

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          B

      5. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Start?

        A Watkins
        B Lookman

        1. asdf_1
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A

          1. Ange Ball
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Do go maverick do Barnes TC?

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

          A

        3. @persecuted_by_mods
            3 years, 1 month ago

            B

          • THFC4LIFE
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            A

        4. @persecuted_by_mods
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Take a -8 to get rid of Elmo for holgate? as it looks like Matty cash is back or just rely on him to play/Dallas off the bench

            1. Buck The Trent
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Can you put it in A or B form haha

            2. @persecuted_by_mods
                3 years, 1 month ago

                A- keep Elmo and get Dallas off the bench if he doesn't play

                B- get rid of Elmo for holgate

                1. @persecuted_by_mods
                    3 years, 1 month ago

                    Would be up to minus 8 if A

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

                  Cash isn't back yet is he?

                  1. @persecuted_by_mods
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      "Smith adds that Matty Cash is back on the training pitches and running"

                3. THFC4LIFE
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  Captain

                  A. Bruno
                  B. Salah

                  1. @persecuted_by_mods
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      B

                    • asdf_1
                      • 5 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      A

                    • Buck The Trent
                      • 12 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      B

                    • Hiddenpaw
                      • 5 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      A

                    • Warby84
                      • 8 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      B

                    • Cojones of Destiny
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      b

                    • G-Whizz
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • Has Moderation Rights
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      A

                  2. JONALDINHO
                    • 6 Years
                    3 years, 1 month ago

                    Raphinha to Barnes(-4)?

                    1. Mo Mané No Problems
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      I just did it. Worth the hit it considering Lei plum fixtures till GW28 and then use FT to get Raph back for 29.

                  3. DT42
                    • 12 Years
                    3 years, 1 month ago

                    Have Grealish and Maddison, would you sell
                    A Grealish
                    B Mads
                    For
                    X Hames
                    Y Barnes

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

                      BY

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

                      BY.

                      I wouldn't be opposed to selling Grealish too, but not for James.

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

                    Problem of the week for me. Triple captain
                    A) Kane
                    B) DCL
                    Play it Safe or punt?

                    1. THFC4LIFE
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      A

                    2. Buck The Trent
                      • 12 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      Kane

                    3. DT42
                      • 12 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      B

                    4. G-Whizz
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • Has Moderation Rights
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      B

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

                    Start Pope or Johnstone?
                    Start Bamford or Raphinha?

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

                      Pope
                      Raphinha

                    2. Geoff
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • Has Moderation Rights
                      • 11 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      Pope Raph

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

                    A. Start Lowton
                    B. Lowton to Spurs defender for -4
                    If B, Which spurs defender is likely to start both games and play GW29

                    1. @persecuted_by_mods
                        3 years, 1 month ago

                        A

                      • Cojones of Destiny
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 1 month ago

                        a

                    2. Jealous Viper
                      • 5 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      Who scores more
                      A. Ederson and Targett
                      B. Martinez and Dias

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

                        I think A

                      2. Mesh
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        3 years, 1 month ago

                        B

                      3. Cojones of Destiny
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 1 month ago

                        a

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

                        A maybe

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

                      Maddison to
                      A. Rodriguez
                      B. Barnes
                      C. Lookman

                      1. Cojones of Destiny
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 1 month ago

                        b

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

                        B

                    4. Cojones of Destiny
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      play:
                      a. konsa
                      b. raph

                      1. JoeJitzu +42
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        3 years, 1 month ago

                        I’m a sucker for DGW players

                    5. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      Bench one of
                      A. Bamford
                      B. Lowton
                      C. Dier

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

                        The single gameweek player

                        1. JoeJitzu +42
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 10 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Yeah this

                    6. The Red Devil
                      • 9 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      Captain-
                      Kane
                      Bruno
                      Got DCL gundogan & Salah too, but these two seem the best options

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

                        Kane

                      2. Legomané
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 1 month ago

                        Kane or Bruno for me

                        1. The Red Devil
                          • 9 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Indeed, but which one of the two?

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

                      On a BB and for minus 4:

                      A McCarthy to Pickford

                      B Dallas to Digne

                      C Dallas to Regulion

                      D McCarthy to Johnstone

                      1. JoeJitzu +42
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        3 years, 1 month ago

                        Not massively in love with any of them have you Free Hit to get Dallas back

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

                          I don’t have free hit left but even if I sell Dallas I can have 10 players in gw 29 without hits

                          1. JoeJitzu +42
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 10 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Hmm think keeping McCarthy for DGW 27 is viable so perhaps Dallas to Digne?

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

                              Thanks that’s the move I’m the most tempted by

                      2. Legomané
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 1 month ago

                        D or B (or nothing)

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

                          Cheers

                    8. JoeJitzu +42
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 10 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      Thanks for your time

                      A. Bamford to Kane (-4)
                      B. Sterling & Raphinha to Salah & Barnes (-8)

                      Martinez
                      Shaw Cancelo Lowton
                      Fernandes Son Gundogan (B.Sterling Raphinha)
                      DCL Watkins (A.Bamford)

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

                        Just A

                      2. Vlekz
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Keep sterling. Next week you will again want city(another double).

                        • Legomané
                          • Has Moderation Rights
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          A

                        • lankdog
                          • 7 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          A

                        • JoeJitzu +42
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 10 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Thank you all

                      3. Vlekz
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Captain
                          A)kane
                          B)salah

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

                            I don’t know see below, been on Kane all week...

                            1. Vlekz
                                3 years, 1 month ago

                                Same. But salah is so tempting. 4 in the last 5 I think

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

                              Kane

                            3. JoeJitzu +42
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • 10 Years
                              3 years, 1 month ago

                              Ah I’m doing one or the other but need to transfer one of them in yet 🙂 (see above)

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

                            A. Kane C
                            B. Salah C

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

                              Kane

                            2. Legomané
                              • Has Moderation Rights
                              • 6 Years
                              3 years, 1 month ago

                              Both good, prefer Kane this wk

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

                            Start
                            A martinez or B Johnstone
                            A Traore or dallas

                            1. Legomané
                              • Has Moderation Rights
                              • 6 Years
                              3 years, 1 month ago

                              Martinez Traore

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

                              Martinez and Traore

                            3. JoeJitzu +42
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • 10 Years
                              3 years, 1 month ago

                              AA

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

                            No Everton coverage, and as a Southampton fan and considering how bad we are I quite want to get someone in to provide at least some solace in case we get walloped again. The move I'd do would probably be:
                            Bamford >>> DCL for a hit
                            Do I
                            A: Keep the faith, McCarthy blinder incoming
                            B: Do it
                            (I do also have a FH still so wouldn't necessarily have to keep Leeds players for GW29)

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

                              Bamford to DCL is a good move

                            2. JoeJitzu +42
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • 10 Years
                              3 years, 1 month ago

                              Think getting DCL is worth a go

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

                              Thanks both, think I'm gonna take the hit

                          5. JoeJitzu +42
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 10 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            A.
                            Fernandes Son Gundogan Sterling
                            DCL Watkins Kane (C)

                            B. (-4)
                            Fernandes Son Gundogan Salah (C) Barnes
                            DCL Watkins

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

                              Still the Kane (c) option!

                              1. JoeJitzu +42
                                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                • 10 Years
                                3 years, 1 month ago

                                Cheers, trying to see it in front of me to aid decision. So fearful of Salah and Barnes haul.

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

                              A

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

                            Barnes (plus good defence) or Son (plus ok defence)?

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

                              Depends on the players really

                            2. Geoff
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • Has Moderation Rights
                              • 11 Years
                              3 years, 1 month ago

                              Yeah it depends. Son is better, but depends

                          7. 42 Rules
                            • 12 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Play

                            A. Raphina (Leeds) AVL
                            B. Robinson (Fulham) cpl TOT

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

                              B

                            2. Legomané
                              • Has Moderation Rights
                              • 6 Years
                              3 years, 1 month ago

                              A

                          8. dillydally1982
                            • 14 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Grealish to...
                            a) H Barnes (likely play more minutes)
                            b) J Rodriguez (possible DGWK28)

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

                              A easy

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

                              A

                            3. Legomané
                              • Has Moderation Rights
                              • 6 Years
                              3 years, 1 month ago

                              A

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

                            Remove Robertson for a -4 for

                            A) Digne
                            B) Pereira

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

                              Everyone says A but I really like B. Bought him in myself

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

                                I've talked myself into B, it's just more exciting. Just interested to see what others think. Thanks for the response.

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

                              Got Pere on wc and just deciding should I get Cancelo as my 3rd City or Digne

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

                                Cancelo has a double double , will probably play 3 games. Move him to Digne in 28 if it gets announced. Cancelo is the best defensive asset in the game.

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

                            Captain
                            A) Ricardo
                            B) DCL

                            OR at 1m

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

                              Is A Pereira or Richarlison?

                              Tough one if you are set on Everton captain. Fixtures are great but they're so unpredictable. You know DCL will always be around the 6 yard box. If they create chances for him, he will put them away.

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

                              B

                            3. Legomané
                              • Has Moderation Rights
                              • 6 Years
                              3 years, 1 month ago

                              Prefer unusually unpopular Salah if chasing. DCL from those two

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

                            A) Pope
                            B) Martinez (-4)

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

                              A

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

                              A

                            3. Legomané
                              • Has Moderation Rights
                              • 6 Years
                              3 years, 1 month ago

                              A

                          12. NestorC
                            • 7 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Digne or Cancelo on WC?

                            1. Legomané
                              • Has Moderation Rights
                              • 6 Years
                              3 years, 1 month ago

                              Both excellent - Very hard to conceive going without Cancelo on WC!

                              1. Legomané
                                • Has Moderation Rights
                                • 6 Years
                                3 years, 1 month ago

                                Good chance he misses at least one of 26 matches though..

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

                                  Yeah, that's why I was thinking going with Digne this week and next week going back to Cancelo, but It's bad planning transfers ahead week after WC haha

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

                            Rest of defence is Stones, Shaw, Rudiger, Pereira - on a bench boost who do I get for my 5th?
                            A) Dias
                            B) Digne

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

                              B

                          14. Pep bites Kun
                            • 7 Years
                            3 years, 24 days ago

                            Wow this is archaic! Most people will miss this and just come to the forum bypassing 'Hot Topics' and therefore negating the value posted on here during a light day.

                            If you introduce a little AI, you could direct people to this when they post their question, thereby alleviating AB questions during high turnover and furthermore, enhancing member satisfaction.

                            It's not that difficult to introduce with a bit of filtering.

                            1. G-Whizz
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • Has Moderation Rights
                              • 6 Years
                              3 years, 24 days ago

                              Thanks, I'll get people who know about that stuff to have a butchers 🙂

                              1. Pep bites Kun
                                • 7 Years
                                3 years, 23 days ago

                                🙂 Just an idea. Cheers G

                                1. G-Whizz
                                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                  • Has Moderation Rights
                                  • 6 Years
                                  3 years, 23 days ago

                                  Personally I prefer the personal touch but I'm always on the lookout for ideas from all angles 🙂

                                  1. Pep bites Kun
                                    • 7 Years
                                    3 years, 23 days ago

                                    Good outlook. I can appreciate there would be divided opinion on features 🙂

                                    Bol with the gw!

                                    1. G-Whizz
                                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                                      • Has Moderation Rights
                                      • 6 Years
                                      3 years, 23 days ago

                                      You too! Good luck!!!

                        • thom830g
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Is reguilon back and playing?

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

                            Yes. Will he play two in a row though?

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

                            Yes

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

                            Should get the first game 100%. Second game who knows

                        • smix
                          • 8 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Final call. TC - Kane or DCL ?

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

                            Kane

                          2. Debauchy
                            • 11 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Kane

                          3. Home Late From Age
                            • 8 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Kane

                          4. Dee Lixon
                            • 7 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Harry

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

                            Just go with your gut

                        • Home Late From Age
                          • 8 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Guys, I really need your help here.

                          Already on -8. Should I do James -> Digne for another -4?

                          Y or N

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

                            No

                            1. Home Late From Age
                              • 8 Years
                              3 years, 1 month ago

                              Cheers!

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

                          TC Kane

                          Change my mind

                        • Superflymonk
                          • 9 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          If there was ever a time I needed an early team news leak, it'd be this week. My whole FH depends on it.

                          1. jai1212
                            • 10 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            aah, I see you have Aguero

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

                              Lol, to risky, even by my crazy standards. Just need to know ifthe backline and who the front there are.

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

                                Who You got or looking for bed for?

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

                                  Gundo, KDB, Dias. But I really really want Cancelo. He hasn't been rested in the past like 5 games, so does it mean he's due or more nailed on? Also tempted by mahrez.

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

                                    I have cancelo and Dias and I have got used to rotation and don’t moan as they play at least once. If you want nailed never pick a city asset !

                          2. Maarrrr17
                            • 8 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Bro im freehitting too, felt like the only one!

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

                              Tonight we feast!

                        • JenkoJunko
                          • 5 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Is Richarlison over DCL madness?

                          Im chasing in my ML and 1st has DCL

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

                            No

                          2. Home Late From Age
                            • 8 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Not madness, good if chasing

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

                            richarlison on pk ..but not clinical
                            if you WCing, i would still suggest DCL
                            DCL hang around the penalty box more often

                          4. Don Rogers FC
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 10 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            DCL as shield. Make your points up elsewhere.

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

                            posted similar
                            part of me doesn't want to go back to DCL for the 3rd time
                            however Rich has scored 13 goals the past 2 campaigns and can see a purple patch now that the team is mostly healthy

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

                            Thanks all! Mixed bag. Think im going to stick with Richy... he who dares and all that! And i'm too far behind to not take risks. Good luck all : - )

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

                          TC

                          A) Bruno
                          B) Kane
                          C) DCL
                          D) Gundo

                          Or BB with:
                          Meslier, Cresswell, Raphina, Bamford

                        • hogree
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          KDB or Kane for cap?

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

                            Kane

                        • niaz1982
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 5 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          G2G or one of the options below?~

                          Pope
                          Dias Mee Shaw
                          Bruno Son Sterling Barnes Gundo
                          DCL Watkins

                          A. Keep
                          B. Sterling, Watkins > Kane, Foden
                          C. Sterling, Watkins > Kane, Traore

                          I would TC Kane if I brought him in but if I don't I am torn between DCL/Bruno/Sterling/Son

                        • Aubamewho
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Last decision! Goodluck everyone

                          Pope
                          Stones | Cancello | Mee
                          Raph | Bruno | Son | Sterling
                          Watkins | Kane (T©) | Bam

                          Steer | Soucek | Coufal | KWP
                          0 itb, 0FT

                          A) Pope > Pickford (-4)
                          B) KWP > Elmohamadi (-4), bench Bam
                          C) Save

                          1. Home Late From Age
                            • 8 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            C Play Bamford

                        • fr3d
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Will this page fly by fast

                          a) yes
                          b) no

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

                            B

                          2. Debauchy
                            • 11 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Post next page

                        • ball c
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 3 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Start Dallas or Lowton?
                          Already have 10 playing double gameweek.

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

                            Lowton, If you have no other Burnley defence would be my advice. I'm torn by this but have pope in already

                        • zotter
                          • 14 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Start

                          A. Rudiger
                          B. Raphinha
                          C. Dallas

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

                            B. He's on fire, form wise, arm.

                        • Mattador
                          • 8 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          best forward this gw for 6.9 Mil? Is it Watkins?

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

                            Yeah

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

                          Any news on rumours?

                          1. Rolls-Royce
                            • 10 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Kane not starting today.

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

                              So dry that is, please provide some sauce 🙂

                        • Simmich
                          • 3 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          A) Grealish to Son (DCL TC)
                          B) Bam to Kane (TC)

                          Another transfer would be -8 for gw

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

                            A

                        • ARP
                          • 5 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Help! Better to TC or BB - all SGW players on bench?

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

                            TC.

                          2. Fulchester's New Centr…
                            • 6 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            TC

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

                              Thanks

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

                          Mee to Targett worth -4?

                          Yes or no?

                          Thanks

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

                            Yes

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

                              Thanks

                        • adstomko
                          • 7 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Unpopular opinion: Kane TC is risky against two very defensive sides

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

                            I think the same but may still do it

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

                            Look at his last home game against Burnley, Pope picked the ball out the net 5 times

                        • MoSalad
                          • 10 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Bottom'd

                          Johnstone
                          AWB, Cancelo, Targett
                          Penandes, Salah, KDB, Gundo, Perriera
                          Watkins, DCL

                          Areola, BamBam, Dallas, Cressy

                          GTG?

                          Final decisons on who to TC? Need help with this.

                        • Jdpz
                          • 4 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Pope to Lloris worth a hit?

                          a) Lloris
                          b) Martinez

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

                            With 29 in mind too, either would be good

                        • Kodap
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Kane currently my TC, is he the best option from these?

                          1. Salah
                          2. Bruno
                          3. DCL
                          4. Kane

                          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                            • 6 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Yes, even without looking

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

                              Lol, it's that certain?

                              1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                                • 6 Years
                                3 years, 1 month ago

                                You're right, didn't spot the peak Ronaldo option

                          2. #Swish41
                            • 13 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Haha I just posted exactly the same. Think I’ve narrowed to Bruno or Kane. Bruno form, extra goal and cs points might sway it...

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

                              That chelsea game tho

                          3. King Drogba11
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 3 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            I’d go DCL personally.

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

                          Do we think this -12 is worth it for a bench boost, feels mad but for a bench boost maybe not?
                          OUT: Kilman, Sterling, (Ashley) Barnes, Brewster
                          IN: Digne /Pereira, Gündogan, Calvert-Lewin, Diagne

                          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                            • 6 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Weirdly, perhaps not

                          2. Dee Lixon
                            • 7 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Looks too risky

                        • #Swish41
                          • 13 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Team set, TC committed, but who:

                          1. Kane
                          2. Bruno
                          3. Salah

                          Been on Kane (fixtures) all week, but Bruno (form) is calling me....

                          1. FPL ElasticO
                            • 9 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Kane

                            1. #Swish41
                              • 13 Years
                              3 years, 1 month ago

                              Cheers lad

                          2. Fulchester's New Centr…
                            • 6 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Kaaane - watch Blackbox if unconvinced

                        • FPL ElasticO
                          • 9 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          G2g for this DGW? BB active.

                          Martinez
                          Cancelo / Shaw / Dallas
                          Salah / Bruno / Gundo / Raphinha
                          Kane(c) / DCL / Watkins

                          Bench:: Pope / Barnes / Targett / Aina

                          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                            • 6 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            A thing of beauty

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

                            Superb, GTG

                        • Ange Ball
                          • 9 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          pick my cap
                          A) Barnes
                          B) Son
                          C) Kane
                          D) Salah
                          E) Gun
                          F) Calvert

                          1. KEN YA DIG IT
                            • 6 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            C

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

                            C

                          3. FPL ElasticO
                            • 9 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            C > F > D

                        • AD105
                          • 7 Years
                          3 years, 1 month ago

                          Play Raphinha or Bamford this week?

                          1. KEN YA DIG IT
                            • 6 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            RAPH

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

                          Well time to be brave. Gundo (c) with an hour to go!

                          1. KEN YA DIG IT
                            • 6 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            GL camzy

                          2. Debauchy
                            • 11 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Easy with an hr to go 🙂

                          3. Rolls-Royce
                            • 10 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Not sure why people are stubborn and want to stick with their poor decision. Is it because of the HT? 😛

                          4. King Drogba11
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 3 Years
                            3 years, 1 month ago

                            Like it.