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FPL focus on Sanchez as Brighton face Watford

Norwich City v Liverpool was our tea-time game last Saturday; a slightly less appetising evening fare for Gameweek 2 sees Brighton and Hove Albion entertain Watford at the Amex.

The game does feature Fantasy Premier League’s (FPL) second most-owned starting goalkeeper, in the form of Robert Sanchez (£4.5m).

Almost one in four FPL managers have selected the Spain international.

But the fact that the only other player in either starting XI with a double-digit ownership is bench fodder option Yves Bissouma (£4.5m) does provide some context as to the importance of tonight’s result on the FPL landscape.

Albion boss Graham Potter makes two changes from his side’s opening-day win over Burnley, with Alexis Mac Allister (£5.5m) and Adam Lallana (£5.5m) in for Enock Mwepu (£6.0m) and Steven Alzate (£5.0m).

£4.0m FPL defender Shane Duffy again starts at centre-half.

Xisco Munoz makes just the one change from the team that beat Aston Villa 3-2 in Gameweek 1, with Imran Louza (£5.5m) starting in place of the injured Juraj Kucka (£5.5m).

Emmanuel Dennis (£5.1m), flagged in FPL after appearing to limp off last weekend, starts again up top.

Joshua King (£5.5m) has recovered from a groin problem and makes the bench.

GAMEWEEK 2 LINE-UPS

Brighton XI: Sanchez, Webster, Dunk, Bissouma, Maupay, Mac Allister, Trossard, Gross, Lallana, March, Duffy

Subs: Steele, Connolly, Mwepu, Moder, Alzate, Zeqiri, Caicedo, Roberts, Richards

Watford XI: Bachmann, Etebo, Ekong, Louza, Cleverley, Masina, Sema, Cathcart, Sarr, Dennis, Kabasele

Subs: Foster, Ngakia, Rose, King, Deeney, Fletcher, Hernandez, Sierralta, Baah

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  1. Yolo Toure
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    43 with 5 to play about average?

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Yep

    2. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      better then average, average is like 37 or something

      1. Yolo Toure
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        well average for the non casual player

        1. Simon69
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Ah yes, the elite level professional manager average you mean.

          1. Yolo Toure
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            thats the one

        2. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          well 37 is higher than the current top 10k, and 43 is legendary managers territory. You must be legendary

      2. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Average is 37 with 6 to play so 43 with 5 to play is about right.

        1. Yolo Toure
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          yeah but I fear Bruno will punish the Salah(c)'s badly tomorrow

    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      To give you an idea of the lay of the fpl land:

      According to Fantasy Football Fix -
      The overall average is 33
      The top 1k average is 36

    4. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez and Iheanacho to Grealish and DCL sound reasonable?

      1. Ron_Swanson
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Oops

      2. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I’d wait to see if Nacho starts on Monday. If he does you’d want him for the Norwich game.

    5. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      It depends who you captained.

  2. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    I'm on 70 with 5 to go, 3 from United. My 2x4m defenders did me proud today despite the captain fail.

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Cool.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Oh, with 170, I'm in the Top 700.
      That's like Southampton topping the table last season!

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry, current total 175.

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Nice one!

    4. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      You bench boosted 😉

    5. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Good on ya!

    6. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      You should link your team so we can have a gawk!

  3. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Alonso likely to start tomorrow?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      50/50

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I would say so, he was one of the best players last week

    3. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Likely yes

  4. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    into the top 20k for the first time in my existence on this planet

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Nice rank mate! Long may it last!

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks pep!

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Aim for top1k in 6 weeks.

  5. Beautiful Game
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Is there any chance Tsimikas rises in price tonight?

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Might get a bump from Match of the Day but probably not enough for a rise.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      no

    3. Derbz87
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Robertson is already fit enough to make the bench. This Tsimi bandwagon is going to be very short lived.

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah I always assumed Tsimikas would get two games and that would be it. Can't see Klopp wanting to play him v Chelsea.

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Me neither. 2 cs, 15 pts early season, from a 4.0, is good value. Happy to move him along or play 3rd string on the bench.

      2. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Very

  6. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Hello Brothers!!

    Sanchez
    Ayling TAA Shaw Amartey Obam
    Salah(C) Bruno Greenwood Jota Bissoma
    Antonio Ings Toney

    0 itb
    2 FT but not sure what to do here

    1. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      keep Toney or move him out?

    2. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Toney to Raphinha

      1. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Raph might miss a game because of International Duty. But he is a very good choice otherwise. I seriously don't know what should I do with my 2 FTs and I am even willing to take a hit if it improves my squad.

  7. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    First transfers of the season incoming...

    Adios Mahrez and Toney. Welcome Raphinha and DCL

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Sound moves

    2. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Remember Raph prob won't play GW4

    3. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Popular transfers. They will likely be mainstays in your team for a fair while. Possibly could have waited on Raph news re gw4

    4. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Better be able to bench Raph

      1. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Will have switched out Tsim for White by then who has Norwich at home, or some other 4.5 if a better prospect emerges after the intl break.

        So no probs.

  8. FPL Pillars
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Daniel Bachmann four goals conceded and only saved one shot. Rubbish!

  9. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    17,000 have already transferred in Duffy this GW.

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Many Tsimi out it seems.

      1. BigCoupes
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        is Duffy a better replacement than Amartey?

  10. Openboxman
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Why is Mane close to dropping...

    Sanchez - (mendy)
    Trent - coufal - Shaw - (rudiger - Webster)
    Grealish - jota - Mane - raph (smith Rowe)
    Toney - ings - Antonio

    Thinking this - 4
    Mane > Son
    Toney > DCL
    Mendy > Steele

    Leaves 2.4m itb

    1. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Nothing to do with today. Was already a done deal

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      The first two moves will be very popular

      1. Openboxman
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I can do them without the -4 and mendy transfer (only just realised) But might just mean I'll be saving a -4 to get the mendy value later on

  11. Firmino
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Can't really get Son without at hit. What about Buendia -> Lucas Moura for 2 weeks before getting Raphinha in?

  12. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Who you got left to play?

    On 42, dropped 120k

    Barnes
    Shaw
    Greenwood
    Bruno C
    Antonio

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      All except Barnes

    2. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Dropped but you have Bruno (c) so that's temporary.

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Hopefully

    3. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Same points, players and captain!

    4. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      52 with Shaw, Greenwood, Fernandes, Antonio to go

      So comapring is it’s 10 points vs Barnes & Fernandes.

      Pretty even

    5. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      49 with Bruno(c), Son, and Shaw left. Could have been worse.

    6. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Same pts, players remaining and captain too.

  13. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone else feeling Groß? 6 chances created, top amongst midfielders. On all set pieces, on pens now that Maupay is out. Favourable fixtures and nailed for 90.

    1. Yolo Toure
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      just doesn't inspire confidence

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Nailed for 90 not sure about that. He picks up knocks easily too

    3. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Nah he’s gross

    4. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      He’s a solid pick. May get moved further up the pitch. Was looking at him pre season

    5. Derbz87
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I think he's half a million too expensive in a Brighton side that don't score goals. They've had a very favourable opening set of fixtures don't forget. 40 goals last season, 39 the season before. If Maupay's injury is bad without Wellbeck as well I don't even see his short term prospects being that good. Terrible long-term option compared to others in that price/similar.

    6. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      rather dunk duffy lamptey bissouma sanchez

  14. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Keep Toney for one more GW or dump?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Keep, should have scored. Good fixtures.

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I'm going to find a way to get rid

    3. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      If you don't have other problems, then dump.

    4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Keep until after GW5 - can brace in any/all of his next 3

      If he hasn’t done the business by end of GW5 then the fixtures are fair game to jump ship

  15. Across
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    GW 1: 50 points
    GW 2: 70 points, not a single blank, 4 players to go
    You HAVE to love FPL.

  16. Yolo Toure
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    could digne see his price drop?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Digne Everton D A 17.7 £5.5m 0 138762 -20.2

    2. PogChamp
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I was talked out of Digne, thank god. Will still probably haul at one point but better options for the money.

  17. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    LMS safety score currently 32

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I could be making an exit if Fernandes does anything of note I think.

      1. Khark
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Same, need Barnes to step up.

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          I watched the Leicester v Wolves game live and had to stop myself transferring Barnes out - had him and Vardy. If Barnes played him Vardy had another another couple of goals.

  18. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    How is Salah + Toney, my only blankers to Son + DCL for the next 3 or 4 games?

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A lot will be doing those moves judging by the comments.

      1. FER FUSCH AKE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Are you considering the same combo yourself?

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Nope not exactly I don't have the Toney problem
          I went a different route gw1 gambled on getting Vardy instead of Fernandes. But I do have Greenwood and 1m itb.

          After seeing how poor Watford are away from home, I think the Son IN Salah OUT transfer is screaming to be done.
          I will then have two free transfers for gw4 where I could get Salah back in and get DCL instead of Vardy

          Leicester have Man City gw4 so it would make sense.
          DCL looks like he will score a lot of goals this season.
          I had him in my original draft. But changed him because I thought he would not start gw1

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Salah vs Palace if available could be nasty.

    3. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      problem is its a move thats very hard to undo as you are moving away from the 2 premium structure. its very similar to the BruNo structure actually, which hasnt worked out very well so far!

      1. FER FUSCH AKE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Nothing 2 free transfers can't solve. I'm also awaiting news confirming whether Salah will need to quarantine coming from Egypt after the IB.

      2. Pino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        People without Bruno have Son, Ings, Greenwood, Jota, Bissouma and other high scoring expensive players. Im not so sure you can say it didnt work going without Bruno.

  19. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Coufal, Son and Antonio actually need to save my season tomorrow.

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      If you can make Coufal play tomorrow, it will be a miracle. 😀

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Ah no not Monday games 🙁

  20. Lallana's Bananas
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    How long do we think Duffy will keep his place?

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I would say as long as Burn is out. As Veltman could be moved to right back when he returns

  21. 824545201
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    2 FT's. Need to clear out Gundo and Toney.

    A) Gundo, Toney -> 5.5 mid + DCL
    B) Gundo -> Raphinha

  22. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Do we think Pukki will drop this week? Might have to move him on if so

  23. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    44 with Barnes, Shaw, Antonio and Bruno (C) to go.
    Barnes getting some points would be great!

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      41 with Bruno, Shaw, Greenwood, Antonio and Benrahma.
      No cap left.
      Good but not great after last week it feels (even though 4 of 6 players returned today)

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        50 with with the same 5 to go, still feels disappointing after Salah fail

  24. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    I cant really believe that im on the cusp of GW3 and I dont even see a good transfer to make. Normally I would have wildcarded by now...!

    Sanchez 4
    TAA Shaw Tsmi (White/Ayling)
    Salah Bruno Grealish Torres Ben
    Ings Antonio 4.5

    At the moment Im thinking Torres ---> Raph as the fixture run is great, GW4 is against Liverpool anyway. Thats a good long term move and take 2 into the international break, where Ings/Tsmi will need replacing anyway.

    Can anyone persuade me a better plan than that.

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Raph may be unavailable for gw4.

  25. Our Tiny Windows
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    lol. I’m first on Sky Fantasy even after salah captain. Lucky.

    1. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      *humblebrag

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Are you doing Salah > Son tomorrow?

      1. Our Tiny Windows
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Plan was salah to Kane so probably yes

    3. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Sweet.

  26. WVA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Every player that scored today is well up there in the BAPS except my differential Raphina despite him being the best player on the pitch and getting MOTM....

    1. PogChamp
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Mane(c) too 🙁

    2. 824545201
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Raphinha never was a bonus magnet anyways.

    3. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah and for the second week running Jota is efficient and scores the game winning goal and BAPs are nowhere to be seen.
      It’s a disgrace

  27. Walter White (WW)
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Apparently Mbeumo is all fart & no poo footballer

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      You can keep for another week, then perhaps go to Odegaard.

      1. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Yes. Will have to keep him for now since Maupay is injured.

        I just hope he hasn’t lost his place to Wissa

        Thanks buddy

      2. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Øde looks like the perfect replacement at that price. Only just considered it. Thanks bud

  28. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Salah and Fenandes are the most essential players in the game. They will be number 1 and 2 top scoring players again irrespective of who finisinshes on the highedt points

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      They also the force behind our moods when going to bed tonight.
      Some will fall asleep angry & defeated and others full of hope dreaming about massive haul...

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Probably will be the highest scoring but will they be best value?

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Apologies for the spelling. I have had too many beers. Ha ha.

    4. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Whilst it maybe true, they'll also blank unexpectedly once in awhile

  29. Ron_Swanson
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez and Iheanacho to Grealish and DCL sound reasonable?

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Slashing your rotation prone players by 50%.

  30. Andy1
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Who's the best 5.5m midfielder?

    A. Dallas
    B. Gray
    C. Oegaard
    D. Mbuembo

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Based on what I’ve seen it’s Gray.
      Also like their fixtures.

      1. Andy1
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I also have DCL

        1. RogDog_jimmy
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          That’s cool. He’s doing great. Get both!

    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Odegard is the best footballer but Dallas plays for the best team.

      1. Andy1
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I get he won't be as prolific this season, but looks like getting some goals and assists still

      2. RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Really? Everton and Leeds should be close. And Arsenal come the end too I bet.

        All three equal to me.

        1. el polako
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Leeds are better team than Arsenal.

          1. RogDog_jimmy
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            We’ll see.
            I think there won’t be much between all three come the end.

            Leeds are more attacking I think. But Odergaard plays further forward than Dallas. And Gray the furthest forward of the three.

    3. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      D