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Two-time FPL champion of India: The players to target for the season run-in

The Fantasy manager with three top 200 overall ranks to his name, Lateriser, picks out the players that we should be considering for the final eight Gameweeks of 2020/21.


The final stretch is here and with this article, I’m going to recommend a few players that you should be looking at – and I’ll be throwing in some statistics along the way.

Looking at the Season Ticker until the end of the campaign, Liverpool seem like the obvious team to target, especially after their result in the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid.

I wouldn’t let the fact that they conceded three goals in Spain dissuade me from investing in their defence. There is a huge difference between Real Madrid and the kind of opposition they are about to face in the last eight Gameweeks of the season. In addition, it looks likely that Liverpool are not going to be involved in the Champions League going forward, so there is a considerably lesser risk of rotation in the final quarter of the campaign.

The Reds’ underlying numbers have improved considerably, as well.

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  1. Jonesfromthere
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Short and to the point, much preferred.

  2. StayoutheSpiceZone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Sterling (c) will be over at about 11:31am on Saturday I suppose! Surely he has to be played and start?

    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Think he definitely starts but I have no faith in him, definitely wouldn’t trust with the armband.

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      If ever there was a week to do it it would be this week with no other real standouts but you’d have to still be braveeee

    3. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      I'm doing it. The upside is huge and I need to make up major ground

  3. The Final Boss
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Guys almost set on wc this week, but is it good to go with the current team using 1 ft or even -4?

    Areola
    Digne Dias cancelo
    Bruno gundo lingz raph son
    Kane dcl

    Martinez bam dunk dallas

    A) raph to jota free
    B) dunk to taa free
    C) raph and dunk to taa and jota -4

    Suggestions needed guys. TIA.

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Not that keen on Jota myself but seeing you have no Salah I’d bring him in. Maybe just do A this week then B next? Or even one of the city defenders out next week for TAA

      1. The Final Boss
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        Hmm..Thanks mate.

  4. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Threw in a flurry of stats in this one. Hope you enjoy.

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Not a member so obviously can’t read it all, but from what I can see these precise and to the point articles would be the ones that I would pay to read...

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      What are your thoughts on Bruno and son on a wc LR ?

    3. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Nice article LR and helps a bit with my WC selection. Cheers! By the way, do you think sterling (c) as a 1 week punt on WC is a good option? Will switch to son the following week

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        Yes.

    4. Gazwaz80
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      To quote one of my favourite quotes Lateriser, “statistics are like a drunk man to a lamppost, ok to lean on but offer little illumination “ 🙂 always enjoy your articles though mate....

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        cheers

  5. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Okay all, thoughts on this WC? Tried to throw in some differentials.
    Sanchez Forster
    TAA Dias Rudiger Dawson Phillips
    Bruno Salah Son Raphinha Lingard
    Kane C.Wilson Vydra
    Of course it’ll come down to C.Wilson fitness, can downgrade Son later and upgrade others. Could also downgrade Wilson now...

    1. The Final Boss
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Wilson nooooo

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        Worth a shout imo, had one of the best points per game before his injury with 10 goals and 5 assist I believe and now the stakes are even higher

  6. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Need to downgrade stones to get some funds

    Philippa
    Or
    Holding

    Thanks

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Do you think you'll want that 3rd liverpool spot for anyone else? If no, Phillips. If yes, holding

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        Good point and thanks.

      2. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        This is the best advice imo

  7. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Good article mate.

    Your FPL shows are epic.

    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Cheers

  8. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Best option?

    A. Ayling >> Robbo (free)

    B. Ayling, Gundo >> TAA, Neto (4pt hit)

    C. Ayling/Veltman, Watkins/Antonio >> TAA, Iheanacho (4pt hit)

    D. Stones, Ayling >> TAA, Saiss (4pt hit)

    FH still available.

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      C

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Yep C with Ayling and Antonio making way.

  9. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Who is most disposable on wc?
    A) bruno
    B) son

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      To be honest neither. .

      Bruno if you must

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        Hmm. I can do a wc team with TAA, Bruno, salah, son and Kane. The rest is terrible and more importantly, it doesn't feel very fun! If I go without one of those I can pick some players I actually want!
        Thanks though

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      B, he’s still not in form

    3. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Probably B, but imo he has better fixtures so tough

    4. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Personally, I'd wouldn't bother with TAA and keep both if possible.

  10. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Morning all, it’s that time of the weak again when the depression of a bad game week has been banished and we begins to really look forward to the next

    It’s the hope that kills, as they say

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Especially on a wc! GL

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        Can't be worse than my first WC (29 points and 6.2m rank)

        Hoping sterling (c) can beat that attempt by himself.

        Yep, it's the hope that kills alright

  11. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Help me set a WC 31/BB 32 team?

    A) Dias Shaw Coady Phillips* Amartey*
    Bruno Son Lingard Salah* Saka*
    Kane Iheanacho Richarlison*

    OR

    B) Dias Shaw Coady TAA* Azpilicueta*
    Bruno Son Lingard Jota* Pereira*
    Kane Iheanacho Lacazette*

    1. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Think I would go A but with Rudiger instead of Coady.

      Richarlison strikes me as an odd pick though. Would be more tempted with Ings if you're looking for a differential.

  12. cescpistols111
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    KDB to Sterling worth a -4 move? 0FT, 0.0 ITB.

    Leno Forster
    Shaw Kabak Coady Rudiger N.Williams
    KDB Bruno Jota Lingard Burke
    Kane Vardy DCL

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      I wouldn't for a hit

  13. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    A) Start Gundo (Raph 1st sub)
    B) Gundo>Jota(-4)

  14. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Haven’t seen much talk about captaincy

    Who would you c and vc if you owned jota vardy and gundo

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Vardy (C) Jota (VC)

      West Ham look much worse off with Noble in and Rice/Ogbonna out

    2. JabariParkersEyelid
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Would C Gundo this week if I kept, it's 0 or 90. Then would have to VC Vardy of your options as wouldn't want my backup to also be a rotation risk.

  15. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Ditch Bale or keep for DGW?

    1. manu4life99
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Sell 100%

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Ditch

    3. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      He needs to be gone!

    4. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      I also have him, gonna keep this week as it would be -4 to get rid, will get son for free next week.

  16. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Morning all, can afford the following team atm but would really prefer Mendy and Coady over Leno/Coufal. Suggestions

    Leno -- Forster
    Taa Rudi Shaw -- Holding Coufal
    Salah Son Bruno Lingard Jota
    Kane Nacho -- Davis

    A: Stick as is
    B: Leno/Coufal >> Mendy/Veltman (not great fixtures apart from 33)
    C: Shaw/Coufal >> James/Coady

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      A

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      B

  17. Fpl_elstatto
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Great to see so many of the options Latriser suggests featuring in our own Wildcard squad article too.
    https://jumpersforgoalposts.info/fpl-weekly-wildcard-gw31/

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Interesting thoughts on Son....thanks!

  18. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Set up right?

    Pope
    Stones cresswell azpi
    Gundo (J)ota salah lingz Bruno
    Kane iheanacho

    Martinez dcl veltman Dallas

  19. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Short and sweet article!

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Am I the only one who enjoys lengthy articles? More reading the better

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        Depends whether the extra writing is just fluff

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      yep agree

  20. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Wildcard firming up nicely, sterling to son for the double to chase the chunk rise this week

    Johnstone Forster
    James rudiger Trent holding fofana
    Salah sterling jota Lingard Neto
    Vardy Kane Davis

    You seeing any things I should re-consider?

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Looks decent. Obv GKs not the strongest but it frees up value. Not sure about the James pick tho. You confident with no Bruno? It allows far more freedom but obv its a risk!

      1. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        I can use that sterling/son spot for Bruno in 33 when United play Leeds if I need to go to Bruno.

        Keepers is hard but Johnstone fits the bill and someone who can get save points and bonus whereas Mendy is clean or nothing

  21. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    play:
    a. Martinez
    b. Johnstone

  22. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Better option for this team? Planning to wc gw34 and BB gw35 if it’s a dgw.

    A. Raph Antonio > Salah Vydra -4
    B. Raph digne > salah phillips -4

    Martinez
    Azpi Digne stones
    Bruno son gundo lingard
    Kane bamford Antonio

    Forster raphina coufal Dallas

    1ft, 6m itb, OR 8k

    1. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Raph to jota and no hit?

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        Want salah mate. Best cap option this gw

    2. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      B of those moves but also like DBeck’s suggestion

  23. Tower Bridge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Would you WC this team or wait another week?

    Martinez Pope
    Shaw Dias Azpi Dallas Reguilon
    Salah Bruno JLin Gundog Raphinha
    Kane Bamford Antonio

    I have 1FT and 0.3M ITB

    Thanks

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      You could def hold there. Most bases covered

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      What is your strategy/thinking behind waiting another week?

  24. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Which combo looks best on WC? Too many viable options!

    A) TAA, Son, Fofana, Iheanacho, Vydra
    B) Phillips, Sterling (then switch to Son in 32), Dias, Iheanacho, Vydra
    C) TAA, Maddison, Dias, Iheanacho, Wood
    D) TAA, Jorginho, Dias, Vardy, Davis (No Son)

    Mendy, Forster
    XXXX, Rudiger, Shaw, XXXX, Coady*
    Salah, Jota, Lingard, Bruno*, XXXX
    Kane, XXXX, XXXX

    *E) TAA, Sterling (change to Bruno in 32), Son, Iheanacho, Davis, Dias, Holding - no Coady or Bruno from skeleton squad above

    Cheers!

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      I’d switch son to Bruno

      Squeeze in madd, Dias & nacho

      Probably forget coady with the inj setback- throw in Phillips if you can’t afford taa

      Consider dcl or Watkins for the dgw

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        So none of my options? Lol

        Thanks for the input!

        1. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 16 days ago

          Lol, couldn’t visualise the spots filled with the a, b, c... too much for my brain this early!

    2. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      With b if you move Dias down and coady to holding, are you close to Phillips to TAA?

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 16 days ago

        I could stretch to this but don’t know what the 5th def could be:

        Mendy, Forster
        TAA, Rudiger, Shaw, Holding, 4.3def
        Salah, Jota, Bruno, Lingard, Sterling (to Son in 32)
        Kane, Iheanacho, Davis

        What do you reckon?

  25. Sotamendi84
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Which keeper on wc?
    A) mendy
    B) Leno
    C)Schmeichel

    1. Littlebitwizardoföz
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Mendy

  26. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Bale had better play this coming week after haemorrhaging so much TV for me

  27. fpork
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Trying something new on WC. Is Mahrez a bad idea?

    Leno (Forster)
    Rüdiger, Phillips, Veltman (Reguilón) (Shaw)
    Fernandes, Salah, Mount, Jota, Mahrez
    Iheanacho, Kane (Vydra)

    1. fpork
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Mount is actually Son, Mount was just a placeholder...

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      If Mount and Mahrez get rotated in the same week you'll be down to 3 mids...

  28. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Thoughts on these WC dilemmas?

    - Mendy and Lei def or Kasper and Chelsea def
    - Jota, Mount or some other Chelsea/City mid

    X/Forster
    TAA/X/Shaw/Coufal/4.5
    Salah/Bruno/Son/X/Lingard
    Kane/Nacho/Davis

    1. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Also, would you consider some Arsenal or City def?

  29. Littlebitwizardoföz
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Aubameyang + Watkins to Salah + Vydra for -4? No other Liverpool players and I want to get Salah in ASAP. It will free up some £££ also.

    Thanks

    1. Ohh1454
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      Aubameng playing Sheffield so could be profitable but wether he plays is the question so possibky worth it yes

  30. Ohh1454
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 16 days ago

    Thoughts on Vardy(C) ?

    1. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 16 days ago

      I like it, West Ham stats since rice are have been out have been bad