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Lingard limps off as Cresswell absence affects West Ham’s attack and defence

Newcastle 3-2 West Ham

  • Goals: Joelinton (£5.7m), Joe Willock (£4.7m) | Issa Diop (£4.3m), Jesse Lingard (£6.6m)
  • Own goals: Diop
  • Assists: Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.1m), Matt Ritchie x2 (£4.9m) | Jarrod Bowen (£6.0m), Vladimir Coufal (£4.6m)
  • Red cards: Craig Dawson (£4.5m)
  • Bonus points: Joelinton x3, Ritchie x2, Miguel Almirón x1 (£5.6m)

DON’T CRAMP MY STYLE

Fantasy Premier League managers need to keep an eye on David Moyes’ next team news update after Jesse Lingard (£6.6m) limped off during West Ham’s Double Gameweek 32 defeat to Newcastle.

Following his recent form, the mid-priced midfielder has quickly become a key asset, now in 29.7% of teams and owned by 83.2% of the current top 10,000 FPL managers.

His goal-scoring run extended to a ninth in West Ham colours on Saturday, his best-ever goal-tally in a Premier League season, which is why so many managers held their breath when Lingard went down for late treatment at Newcastle.

During his post-match press conference, Moyes revealed he had no spoken to the medical staff yet but suspected Lingard had only suffered from cramp, which appears to be why the player does not have a flag on FPL.

“I think it was just cramp but I have not had a chance to speak to the physio but I don’t think it was too bad.” – David Moyes

CRESSWELL SOON

Despite adding a 13th attacking return in 10 matches, this was admittedly one of Lingard’s quieter performances in a West Ham shirt.

There was concern that the absence of Michail Antonio (£6.5m) would hinder his productivity against Leicester, a claim the England international put to bed emphatically with his Gameweek 31 brace.

However, the Hammers were without further key personnel against Newcastle, the absence of Aaron Cresswell (£5.8m) and Arthur Masuaku (£4.3m) leaving them somewhat short of creativity on the left-hand side.

The two defenders had operated as the left-sided centre-back and left wing-back in each of the previous two matches, while Angelo Ogbonna (£4.7m) and Ben Johnson (£3.9m) fulfilled those roles at St. James’ Park.

With neither of them able to match their stricken team-mates level of creativity, West Ham struggled to sustain long periods of pressure inside Newcastle’s half which consequently forced Lingard to drop deep from his makeshift centre-forward role to make things happen, largely in vain.

“Overall we are really pleased with him, he was quieter today I know he got us the goal but in general, he was quieter.” – David Moyes

Meanwhile, Lingard was forced to take over some of Cresswell’s set-piece duties in Double Gameweek 32, pulling him further away from the danger area.

His delivery was not as strong as Cresswell’s either, so the Hammers were unable to ask as many questions in dead-ball situations as they would have liked.

This season, Cresswell has produced 0.7 successful corners per match while Lingard is yet to register his first.

Those invested in the West Ham attack may also want to keep an eye on the defender’s fitness as well as Lingard’s between now and Blank Gameweek 33.

“We’re without a few injured players and we’re trying to put on a show. Both (Cresswell and Masuaku) picked up injuries but nevertheless I think we put in a pretty good sterling performance but disappointed with the third goal. Hopefully, get them both back quite quickly but no time frame on it.” – David Moyes

Still, provided he is still fit to face Chelsea next Saturday, Lingard may still have a say in the penalty pecking order at West Ham.

He dispatched the Hammers’ second-half spot-kick although it did come with two caveats. In striking the post before his effort went in, Lingard came close to a third successive penalty miss while Mark Noble (£4.5m) had come off the field five minutes before it was struck.

Meanwhile, Jarrod Bowen (£6.0m) has now produced attacking returns in each of his last four Premier League matches and has spent significant portions of the last three as an out-of-position centre-forward.

SCORES ON THE DAWS

West Ham continue to feel the absence of Declan Rice (£4.7m) keenly, their defence struggling to keep things tight without him in the team.

Between Gameweeks 1 and 29, the Hammers conceded 1.2 goals per game. Since Rice’s knee injury, they have given up 2.3 per match.

As the sample size continues to increase, now up to three matches, faith in West Ham defence is understandably dipping.

The lack of Cresswell was also a key factor in Double Gameweek 32, of course, and they were not helped by some woeful defensive errors by Issa Diop (£4.3m) and Lukasz Fabianski (£5.0m) as well as Craig Dawson’s (£4.5m) first-half red card.

The former Watford man will now miss the Blank Gameweek 33 meeting with Chelsea. Considering how obliging West Ham have been without Rice, and Cresswell a potential absentee as well as Dawson at the London Stadium, owners of Mason Mount (£7.2m) and his midfield colleagues are surely licking their lips.

“(Asked about conceding 10 goals in the last four games) You’re right. It’s not good. Today was different. It was about individual mistakes more than anything else.” – David Moyes

Still, Vladimir Coufal (£4.6m) persists in belying West Ham’s defensive struggles after he recorded his seventh assist of the season in Double Gameweek 32.

In forcing the handball for the Hammers’ penalty, he has now assisted in each of the last three matches, conceding at least twice on all those occasions but scoring four FPL points all the same.

Finally, Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.1m) put on another impressive performance for Newcastle on Saturday, adding his third goal involvement since his Gameweek 30 return.

With plenty of space to exploit between West Ham’s back-three and Rice-less midfield, he helped the Magpies enjoy being on the front foot for large spells at St. James’ Park.

Newcastle face Liverpool (away), Arsenal (home), Leicester (away) and Manchester City (home) between now and Gameweek 36 so investment in the budget midfielder is hardly pressing.

But, provided he can overcome a swollen ankle, Saint-Maximin could represent an exciting punt for Gameweek 37 and 38 matches against Sheffield United (home) and Fulham (away) respectively.

“Allan Saint-Maximin has a bad swollen ankle. We hope he’s okay.” – Steve Bruce

The same goes for Callum Wilson (£6.5m) who is yet to start since his Gameweek 31 return from a hamstring issue. 

“Look, the temptation is always to throw them in. We think Allan’s a week ahead of Callum in terms of what he’s put in on the training pitch and played. There’s a bit of caution with Callum because he has been out a long time. He’s trained well all week so another week’s training ahead of him and hopefully, he’ll be ready to start.” – Steve Bruce

Newcastle United XI (3-4-3): Dubravka; Dummett, Clark, Fernández; Ritchie, Shelvey, S Longstaff (Willock 81′), Murphy; Almirón, Joelinton (Carroll 90+8′), Saint-Maximin (Wilson 64′).

West Ham United XI (3-4-1-2): Fabianski; Ogbonna, Diop, Dawson; Johnson (Fredericks 90+5′), Soucek, Noble (Benrahma 75′), Coufal; Fornals; Lingard (Lanzini 87′), Bowen.

Double Gameweek 32 so far…

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191 Comments Post a Comment
  1. fusen
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Wolves defender on the template wildcard looks to be doing the business

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      This is the last week for their clean sheets I reckon.

      They still look woeful and let both Fulham & Sheffield United get chances they should have scored.

      1. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        They’ve already more than paid for themselves though with these 2 clean sheets

        1. moment
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          13 points from Coady in 2 weeks since the WC, very happy.

      2. Hits from the Bong
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Boly is back now, they should be good for a few more imo

  2. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Last Man Standing Update (123 teams)

    Current safety score = 34
    Top score = 55
    LMS average = 38.92 (-0.94) = 37.98
    Players played = 1.33/12.36

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Noooo. Looks like I’m finally headed out. On 33 after 4/15.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        1 point out atm, need the defence to do well.

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Never like relying on the defence!

          Trouble is my template rating is 90% (!) so if I’m already behind then it’s not looking good

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            EOs for your team are 7 attackers at 83 (Jota) 85 (Salah) and the rest 90 or higher. TAA 67 and the other 3 are near 50. Only Kane isn't helping you.

            1. Don Kloppeone
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              Thanks TM. Will hope for the best. Honestly I look out for LMS now more than my MLs 😆

  3. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    BGW 33 team, with 1 FT!

    Sanchez (Areola)
    Alonso Shaw Coady
    Bruno Salah Lingard Pereira Saka
    Iheanacho Vardy
    | Phillips (Kane) (Dias)

    Early thoughts?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      You'll probably need to use the FT.

    2. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Lingard injury would make things easier

      1. BurlingtonDriftersFC
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        yeah, too early to say - if everyone is fit/looks likely to play based on the rest to the week, Saka or Alonso to someone?

  4. Surfeit of Lampteys
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Ooh nice nine pointer from my Willian Jose point. Things finally coming up Milhouse for me. Top million, here I come!

  5. L S P
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Pretty sure this -8 is going to pay off:

    Bruno/Gundo/DCL->Lingard/Traore/Kane(TC)

    Currently +41pts

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Just need Bruno to go off, and you could have chucked the TC on him & replaced DCL with whatever forward scores decently.

      I wouldn't be so sure just yet.

      1. L S P
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        By that logic, I guess I should have just done Gundo->Siggy (TC)

        Just say something nice

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          I'm sorry, but I'm not here to lie.

          Netting Lingard, Traore & Kane returns is nice but you are calling it based on the 3 you've transferred out not even playing a minutes worth of football.

          Does the +41 include the score of you would have subbed in for DCL, or the TC/normal C points of who you would have captained? Yo lu can't really tell yet since it hasn't happened.

          It's just not really how the math works in these scenarios.

          The return is still good, so well done on that, but far too early to call.

          1. L S P
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Like I said “pretty sure”

            Oh what’s the point (see comment below)

            1. Hazz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              I'm not sure what you were expecting as a comment reply. Congratulations?

              1. L S P
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 11 months ago

                Sorry - I should have just speculated on potential injuries to Kane and Lingard or added 85 asterisks detailing every scenario that could ruin a 41 point gain on three transfers rather than say “pretty sure this worked out for me.”

                Forgot where I was for a second. As you were.

                1. GoonerSteve
                  • 14 Years
                  2 years, 11 months ago

                  Lol good answer

                2. Hazz
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 11 months ago

                  Why are you getting so worked up?

                  Plus, don't have a go at me speculating on injuries when you are literally speculating on players that haven't played yet. That's ridiculously hypocritical.

                  Not being mean, just saying it's too early to call.

                  1. hueycho
                    • 5 Years
                    2 years, 11 months ago

                    Fight fight fight!!

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Depends on who would have captained etc.

      1. L S P
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        This site is the worst

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Obviously the transfers worked out but using +41 isn't close to the true gain.

      2. just a man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        That's a bit mean. Looks like good transfers to me, nice job LSP.

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          How is it mean? It's the plain truth lol.

          1. just a man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            lol

        2. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          I don’t think anyone’s being mean ... just eggs and when they hatch etc ...

          1. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Speaking of that, the worst case scenario is if Kane & Lingard are both now injured >1 week, and the likes of Bruno do well against Leeds again.

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              This.

              He's also missed all their recent hauls.

              Nevermind.

            2. L S P
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              Doesn’t this game grant you transfers every week?

              Dang. Things aren’t even half full vs half empty today, the glass is just shattered.

        3. L S P
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Thanks JAM

        4. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          How many Kane and Lingard points has he missed until now in the net calculation too?

          1. L S P
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            OMG HYSTERICAL

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              It's gone 11 pm here in the home of football and we're all in mourning.

              1. L S P
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 11 months ago

                Like I said: this site is the worst.

                1. AC/DC AFC
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 11 months ago

                  Depending on your perspective.

                  1. L S P
                    • 8 Years
                    2 years, 11 months ago

                    Duh.

                    /logging off

                2. Hazz
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 11 months ago

                  Nobody is actually being mean to you. They are just not jacking you off like you expected.

                  1. L S P
                    • 8 Years
                    2 years, 11 months ago

                    I didn’t accuse anyone of being mean to me.

                    Good luck on the rest of your season.

                    1. Hazz
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 6 Years
                      2 years, 11 months ago

                      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/23690547

                      Well you told me to say something nice? And the opposite of that is...?

                      1. L S P
                        • 8 Years
                        2 years, 11 months ago

                        GOOD LUCK ON THE REST OF YOUR SEASON

                      2. L S P
                        • 8 Years
                        2 years, 11 months ago

                        (It wasn’t hard to say the first time or the second and no semantic gymnastics required. Try it sometime.)

                      3. im1974
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 3 Years
                        2 years, 11 months ago

                        Bedtime children

    3. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Have to factor in the player you would've captained as well as the player coming in for DCL.

      But still think those are good moves and have worked well so far.

    4. Bennerman
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Logged in, read this all as a dispassionate observer – LSP is the man in the right here. IMO, of course.

    5. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Any transfers invoking Kane and Lingard in the last 2 months would have been better

    6. KUN+10
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Pretty sure this -16 is going to pay off:

      Digne(1), DCL (0), Cancelo (?), KDB (?), Maja (?) to Coady (7), TAA (?), Laca (?), Nacho (?), Lingard (7)

    7. Flair
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      +41 is definitely not the true gain you've made on these transfers - though I wonder how anyone can't already have Kane in the first place.

  6. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Son to Havertz FT?

    1. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Tempting isn't it - that's one defence that looks worth targeting

      1. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah. No Cresswell or Dawson. You'd expect Chelsea to be all over them on that big pitch. Pulisic could also have a field day

  7. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    So do so many people have Wolves defenders?

    Can’t work out any other way I’m on a red arrow with a 90% template team!

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I think a lot, myself included, stuck one in on their WC.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Kane TC and Coady - https://www.livefpl.net/top10k

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Forgot about the TCs! That’ll do it!

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah I've Coady.

    4. The Son-dance Kid
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yeh wolves defender. In my league, where most people at the top of the league have a template-ish team.
      Everyone is either on 45 (TC Kane, Son, Lingard) or 52/53 (Coady or Saiss).
      That's all there is to it, largely speaking.

  8. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Any more Mendy news?

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      What’s this? I’m out the loop!

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      No. The person who posted it can be sourced here. Follow them if you want: https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasypl/comments/mswxca

      Otherwise I'd stop worrying about it and chill. Deadline has passed already. You can't change it.

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        This site is founded on things that we can't do anything about. Worrying is part of it.

      2. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Cuchullain posted this. An Irish folklore hero. Must be true then.

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Updated on a post below mate.

  9. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Lingard is alright isn’t he?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      He's possibly not.

    2. just a man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Looked like pulled ham to me, but apparently Moyes afterwards said just cramp, so don't pull the trigger on any change yet.

  10. ralfb
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Wildcard is only chip left I have - which gw would be best to use it?

    1. just a man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I would wait and see what happens with the upcoming fixture changes. Might be at least one interesting double towards the end of the season.

      1. ralfb
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Ta

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      This in my view.

      Or final into B team players and relegation dog fight?

      1. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Wrong year to bank on a relegation dog fight extending into GW38 imo.

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Which is the 3rd team for the trap door?

        2. just a man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Good call. If Fulham don't beat Arsenal, might be no battle to speak of.

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            True but those above it won't be heading to the beach too early.

            Imagine the queues!

  11. GoonerSteve
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Any advice on transfers? Considering a -4.

    Martinez (Fabri)
    Coufal, Dallas, Targett, Veltman, (Stones)
    Fernandes, Salah (c), Jota. Lingard, (Son)
    Ihenacho, Brewster, (Kane)

    1ft, 1.7itb.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      On a blank why not?

    2. BurlingtonDriftersFC
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      you seem to be in tough spot - based on GW 33, the ones to get rid of are Coufal, Dallas and Brewster - but Coufal and Dallas have good fixtures the next week and beyond (Stones too, if he seems likely to play), and Brewster is worth so little that you can't really upgrade him.

      Are you thinking getting rid of someone specifially to fund a 2nd move

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Don't see the need for a hit there

      Just Son to Maddison or a Chelsea mid to attack that West Ham defence leaves you quite ok assuming Lingard is ok.

      Plenty will be worse off

  12. PogChamp
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone play Wonder Strike on Paddy Power? Had Joelinton(c) came 3rd and won £100

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      You're a true winner.

  13. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Were the any update on Kane today?

    1. just a man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Not really, think we're best waiting for the presser before Soton. Probs Tue.

      1. Boomerang V
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Ok thanks

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Not sure if this account is reliable, but:

      @spurslion

      The ankle injury @HKane sustained in yesterday’s match is not as serious as originally anticipated.

      He will not play midweek against Southampton, however, there are some in the club who believe he could be back for the @Carabao_Cup final next week!

    3. im1974
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      What does it matter? Not beating Everton means it’s all on EFL final for Mourinho. No way he plays midweek. “Ankle” injury perfect excuse to not play Kane

  14. OLD Rafiki
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    is Kane fit?

    1. onceuponatyne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      It feels likely that he doesn't have a serious injury... but I think the feeling is that whatever happens he's unlikely to start the next match.

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I would

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Doubt he plays against Southampton.

  15. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    RE: Kepa's performance and the Mendy/Kepa situation this gameweek, here are Tuchel's words from a Post-Match presser from today:

    https://youtu.be/FI6BXHlgX1Y

    At 00:43: Tuchel - "it is very likely [Kepa] has another match against Brighton, maybe"

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers . Yeah no Mendy against Brighton by the looks of it.

    2. Ginola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Mendy injured?

    3. FPL_Motty
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Ridiculous. Kepa didn't even have anything to do, it was good by his standards, in that he didn't c*ck up. Gonna be pissed if tuchel benchs mendy and rudiger which now looks likely. No backup gk what a fail

      1. Ginola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I can only blame myself for shipping Martinez for Mendy on wc. Frustrating though that suddenly Kepa is 1st choice again.

      2. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Kepa in the shop window.

    4. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Tuchel has stats tables too, unfortunately 🙂 Mendy has xG prevented -3.90, so going with him on wildcard was always a little bit risky in hindsight. You get the keeper from good defensive side for around 5.0 to get almost certain clean sheets, but yet he's nowhere near shot stopper like dEmigod.

  16. AM9
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Stones and Son to Trent and Jota -4? Exact cash.

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Looks good

  17. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Kane smashing it for patient TCers
    Lingard scoring again
    Wolves clean sheet

    Looks like it’s going to be one of those bloody weeks again

    I always capitulate at the end of the season!

    1. just a man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Funny old season, but stick with it, you never know how it's going to roll next week.

    2. im1974
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Is this irony? Education system is shot........

  18. Manani
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    2FT, thinking Kane > someone else? But fixture is looking good after the blank (assuming Kane will be back week after)

    Mendy
    TAA Holding Rudiger Coady
    Salah Jota Pereria Lingard
    Nacho Laca

    Forster Kane Son Reguilion

    1. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I'm reluctant to get rid of Kane - unless injury news suggests I should. I'd probably look to ship Son and Reguilion first in your position

  19. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Any thoughts on what to do here with 2FT. Likely wont pull the trigger until after this weeks games are through. But one potential move is...

    Son Davis > Laca Pereira

    Mendy Forster
    TAA Shaw Coady Holding Masuaku
    Salah Bruno Jota Lingard Son
    Kane Nacho Davis

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Your keeper could be a problem.

  20. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Uggghh !! That Saiss miss.....
    15 pointer could have been.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Bugger

  21. Parsnips
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Clear move here is DCL > Laca?

    Martinez
    Holding Coufal Rudiger Saiss Philips
    Bruno lingard Jota
    DCl Iheanacho

    Fabri Son KDB Kane

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Not if KDB Lingard out for any length of time

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Parsnips are great in pasties. Laca move good.

  22. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    So looks like Kepa is likely to start against Brighton. How can we have 2 rotating Frauds in the same league? This is not fair anymore.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI6BXHlgX1Y

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Both bald. That explains everything.

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      PL had to reach equilibrium. Tuchel is actually good at it compared to Pep

    3. RichardNixon
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Could also throw Arteta in there.

      I've been saying for a couple of years that there should be two free transfers per week in FPL. Teams are increasingly becoming more reliant on a wider squad these days. Having the extra free transfer each week would provide folks more flexibility.

      1. RichardNixon
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I mean when looking at the premium players the likes of KdB, Sterling, Mahrez, Aubamayang, Lacazette any Chelsea attacker except Mount, etc are too risky. As a result folks will gravitate toward a much smaller pool of players to put in their team and captain eg Kane, Fernandes, Salah.

        Having that extra transfer would allow for people to take more risks on players who maybe aren't as nailed as some others and if it doesn't work out it is much easier to remove them

      2. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        No you can't, he's overly hairsuite.

  23. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Stones and Gundo expected to start against Villa now?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      why now?

    2. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, given both didn't start yesterday, think it's highly likely.

    3. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I would imagine Gundogan defo will

    4. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 11 months ago

        If kdb is out for a while could see gundo wrapped in cotton wool

    5. FPL Bond @ Twitter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Anybody with Coady on the bench. 2nd week in a row for me.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        if ya can't play him against SHU, when can you

        1. FPL Bond @ Twitter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          I know. But it was difficult to bench Cancelo, Holding or Azpi..

          1. Setpiecemad
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Wolves were 2nd on clean sheet odds so you knew the risks of benching a Wolves player

      2. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        He’s been a play the last 2 for sure, must have a great bench if not playing vs SHU
        I regret getting Mendy over Patricio on wildcard 31, will look to ship him soon as I’m not confident on returns

      3. LegendMoon
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Why have you benched him for these fixtures? If you haven’t played him by now not worth the extra£ may as well downgrade

    6. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Risers: Lacazette (8.4) Dallas (5.2)

      Fallers: None

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers Ragabolly!

      2. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers RB

      3. LegendMoon
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks as ever

      4. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        This one long poker game! Cheers Bud

    7. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      If Lingard is fit for GW33, doing Lookman -> Saka gives me 11 players, but two of them are Taylor and Burn, both being benched a bit lately. Do I stick with them or do a -4 to replace them(mind I don't like taking hits for defenders unless absolutely necessary)?

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        *I only need to start one of Taylor/Burn btw, as I have two more playing defenders for 33

      2. LegendMoon
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Not sure it’s worth a hit for a defender unless the ongoing fixtures are good, maybe move one of them out for philips or holding though as they have a good fixture run

    8. dmhomag
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Spurs assets worth holding through blank or are they lready headint to the

      1. dmhomag
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        beach?

      2. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Will keep kane but son will be doing one.

      3. LegendMoon
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Only Kane for me and that’s if we get good news re his ankle otherwise he’s gone too, if you have Moura , reguillon etc get rid straight away imo

    9. LegendMoon
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      While it’s so dead round here could anyone explain the Ffs H2H league entry?
      Is it the top 500 or something which qualify for next year?
      Sorry for the boring post

        1. LegendMoon
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Thanks

    10. vova
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Dias to TAA yay or nay?

    11. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      So Kane just rolled his ankle, no crutches or support boot ... is that about right ?