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Forget bragging rights and a small green arrow – you could be £10,000 richer at the end of Gameweek 3. And it won’t cost you a penny (or a free transfer)…

We’re talking about the free-to-play weekly Fantasy5 tournament, where there are various other prizes on offer beyond the whopping jackpot.

You can even set up a mini-league and compete with colleagues, friends and family.

It’s as simple as this: pick five players from the nominated Gameweek 3 matches below and, if they all exceed their ‘points targets’ (a par score set by Fantasy5 for each asset), you’ll be in the money.

We’ve selected our own picks for Gameweek 3 below, with FPL Family’s Sam following suit. As we’ll discuss, there are some generous points targets for some of the big Fantasy names this week.

But first, the essentials for newcomers.

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Fantasy5 is easy to play as it follows the exact same scoring system as FPL, just without the bonus points.

It’s also the fastest media outlet for live Fantasy points, displaying all player points from the five games in question, as well as the live score and time.

For the more detailed lowdown, head here.

The competition is limited to one entry per person per round and selections must be submitted before kick-off of the first eligible match.

If two or more entrants correctly select five players who all score more than their points target, then the prize pot is split among all winners.

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GAMEWEEK 3 FIXTURES

The five matches in this round of fixtures are:

  • Brighton and Hove Albion v Everton
  • West Ham United v Crystal Palace
  • Liverpool v Chelsea
  • Tottenham Hotspur v Watford
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United

The deadline is at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, August 28.

SCOUT’S GAMEWEEK 3 PICKS

We alluded to some players with generous points targets at the top of this piece and Michail Antonio is among them: the West Ham United striker, who tops the division for ‘big chances’ in 2021/22 so far, needs just two attacking returns to beat his target score of 6.5. Given that he’s already got six goals and assists combined to his name, it’s surely within his reach.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Romelu Lukaku will likely face tougher defensive tests than the one that Crystal Palace will pose West Ham but chances galore are falling the way of the pair this season. Calvert-Lewin has had more goal attempts than any other forward bar Antonio, while Lukaku had eight of them in Sunday’s clash with Arsenal alone. Liverpool’s risky high line, which just about held against Burnley, looks ready-made for one of the best counter-attacking forwards in the world to exploit.

It’s two clean sheets from two for Spurs, who face a Watford side that looked limp on their first Premier League away day in two years last weekend. All of the Lilywhites’ defenders need an attacking return to best their points targets and who better to have a good stab at this than Sergio Reguilon, who will surely see more of the opposition area than he did in the previous two Gameweeks when Spurs came under heavy pressure.

Most defenders in the Fantasy5 game, indeed, need to do better than just keep a clean sheet. Luke Shaw is one of the best placed for that. He had the best minutes-per-key pass rate of any defender last season and he’s been back at it again in 2021/22, carving out four opportunities in the first two Gameweeks.

SAM’S GAMEWEEK 3 PICKS

Pick the best Gameweek 3 players for a free chance to win £10k with Fantasy5

This season’s Everton team is built upon supplying crosses to Dominic Calvert-Lewin and therefore he has real potential this week, especially as Brighton are susceptible from set pieces.

Dele Alli has never blanked at home to Watford in the Premier League, returning 27 FPL points in four games. Following on from his goal in Gameweek 2, he could be a great pick this week with both his goal threat and set-piece potential.

The Liverpool v Chelsea game is difficult to call, however if Liverpool do lose their clean sheet, Romelu Lukaku is likely to be part of that. He dominated the game on his return to Chelsea in Gameweek 2 against Arsenal and whilst Liverpool will be more solid defensively. he will make it very hard for that Reds backline.

Michail Antonio is playing a Palace side who have made a slow start to the season. In contrast, Antonio has come out of the traps and was the top points-scoring attacker in Gameweek 2 – a feat he could easily replicate this week.

Paul Pogba’s assist potential is excellent at the moment as he is playing in the right position to optimise his potential returns. Manchester United’s performance against Southampton in Gameweek 2 was disappointing and this is something that they will be looking to rectify on Sunday; Pogba will likely be part of the points it they do.


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  1. Stormbringer22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Play up and all that

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ok

  2. tbos83
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Gundo to:
    a) JWP
    b) Benrahma
    c) Sarr
    d) Dele

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      C

    2. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

      B

    4. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

    5. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

    6. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      KEEP!!

    7. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

  3. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    LMS entry open - code is 6dcode

    Scores needed minimum 71 & 55 after hits.

    Close to 2800 qualified for GW3.

    1. Harry the Hack
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      what round do you cut off entries TM?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        GW22

  4. The Mentaculus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Got 1 FT to burn before I WC next week... Who would you pick as a one week punt on a mid up to 10.3m? (To replace mahrez; other mids Salah, Son, Benrahma, Gilmour. Also, I considered Salah - Bruno & reset on WC, but don't think its worth 0.1m)

    1. KingZamalek
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Son

  5. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Play Amartey or Livramento?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Livramento. Attacking threat. Amartey is a bit crap and tbh might get dropped right away for Vestergaard whose injury was rated minor.

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Vestegaard ruled out this weekend.

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Amarty has better chance of a cs imo. Vestergaard has already been ruled out.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Ah missed that news on Vestergaard. It's closer then.

      2. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Okay ta both.

    3. LT10
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I have both and will definitely be starting Amartey. Better chance of CS.

    4. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Livramento He is very attacking...

  6. Sad Ken
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Chances of Tsimakas coming on to rest Robertson's legs, to at least give me some kind of points from him?

    1. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Possibly come on later in match or if they need to change tactics, but think Robertson Carlos will play as long as he can, depends on what doctors say, so make decision Saturday morning to be sure.

  7. FantasyHero
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Damn looks like Ronaldo to City is close. Craziness.

    How will this go down with United fans?

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Haven't used my mob pitchfork in a while. Good excuse to bring that ol dusty thing out again

    2. Sad Ken
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Being angry about a player moving to another team within a city you're not even from is pretty hilarious.

      1. Bennerman
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Why are you obsessed with the idea you can only support a team if you're from that city?

        You're a dinosaur

        1. Sad Ken
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Are you upset?

          1. ilikewud
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            He seems fine - you seem upset though

            1. Sad Ken
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Quite the opposite. This news has made my day to be pretty honest.

          2. Bennerman
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            It seemed like you were, when you were lecturing that guy earlier. Even had the temerity to question why his parents, who had immigrated here, didn't support a club from that location.

            There are myriad reasons any individual may choose to support any club, and all can be legitimate, and personal to that individual.

            It's not the place of anyone else to say 'you should or shouldn't support this club for this or that reason'.

            Truly narrow-minded to think that way, and arrogant to think that you can go round dictating to people the methodology by which they should choose which team to support.

            That's my opinion on your opinion, at least.

            1. Hangman Page
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              I'll be honest, I've always been one to wheel out "support your local team", but you are right that its nonsense. The world is globalised and football is no longer about local identity its about buying into the brand and culture of a particular club now, for a lot of younger people. There's precisely nothing wrong with that and people from one city (or another country) supporting a side from elsehwere harms absolutely no one. We should be about trying to make football more fun and inclusive, not less.

            2. Zimo
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Damn Sad Ken got owned

            3. Riverside Red
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              I think people want to be associated with winners for pub/social media chat....its appalling really. I lived in Norwich in the mid eighties and they were a fantastic team...but many of the locals followed Liverpool rather Norwich. I still don't get it to this day.

    3. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Considering how angry they got with Tevez when he only moved there because United decided to not sign him permanently, not very well at all I imagine.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, I am going to love it too

    4. Speedu
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Shock

  8. And nothing else Mata'…
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Mahrez to:

    A) Grealish
    B) Gundo
    C) Raphina
    D) save transfer

    1. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      D. Or C if you must.

    2. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      C

    3. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Gundo? I’ve just sold him

    4. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Not B lol

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

    Can't wait for a Chelsea penalty with both Jorginho and Lukaku on the pitch. The outcome will probably decide my team structure going forward.

    1. Hangman Page
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      What's Lukaku's record like from the spot? I can only ever recall him taking one, for United, which he missed.

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Scored his last 19 in a row

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

        Excellent. After being an instant success at Inter, I think he really wants to make a point right from the start in the PL. A league that never gave him the respect he earned at Inter. I wonder if Jorginho has the guts to take the ball away from Lukaku when a penalty foul is made on him because he will step up to take it.

    2. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Jorginho at £6.0M is bargain if he keeps penalties, but can't see it continuing, Lukaku is an imposing character!! LOL

      1. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        its a trap. don't do it. I made that mistake last season when he was 5m.

  10. jia you
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    It'll do, pens down!

    Raya
    Trent James Cancelo
    Mane Greenwood Raphina Ben
    Lukaku DCL Antonio
    (Gunn Semedo Livramento Biss)

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Mane to Ronny

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        It would sicken me if he moves to City as a MUN and FPL fan 🙁
        But as a football fan in general it would be interesting tbf!

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Players move on. its been a long time since he was a United player.
          At least he didnt move straight from United to City like Tevez.

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            True but Tevez never really had an affinity with MUN and Sir Alex like Ronaldo did

  11. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    my def. matip amrty shaw (tsi white), which ?

    a) tsi to 5.4 def., although i dont like the available options, bench matip
    b) play matip, roll ft, after IB get a city/chelsea def.

  12. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Best long term midfield pick under 10? Currently on Raphina, but like the look of Saka & Pepe from next week.

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      no need for any of those words that followed your comma!

    2. Kroosin'
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      When you say under 10m, I think of midfielders in 8-10m category. But among the options you mentioned Saka could be a great differential option at that price.

  13. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Would Ronaldo a striker in FPL?

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Most likely

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Guessing it'll be one of
        Salah,Bruno or Son
        and one of
        Ronaldo,Kane or Lukaku.

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Makes it very interesting, I currently have the 3 mids

    2. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Well he ain't a goalkeeper

  14. mikeycee93
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    if you could wildcard right now... who are the essentials?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Salah and Bruno

    2. All about the galacticos
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      from now Kane & Bruno, of the big hitters, then the run of mill essentials Antonio, DCL, Benrahma. Those are the only essentials.
      The it's a free for all

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Benrahma essential, lmfao

  15. BeWater
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Top 4 really does feel impregnable this year. Hard to see how any team can finish ahead of City, United, Chelsea and Liverpool.

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Such a gulf in class

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

      Huge chasm

      1. BeWater
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I support Spurs unfortunately. I'm looking at the type of business we are doing in the transfer market and thinking we have no chance.

    3. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      UTD can't beat Southampton.

    4. Hangman Page
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Imagine if they abolished transfer fees, introduced a salary cap and forced clubs to treat players as normal employees who were free to leave just like people in the normal labour market.

      The club game would be so much more competitive.

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

        Bl00dy communist. Or is it American? NFL confuses me.

  16. Ronaldo's FPL Price
    The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    How much do we think Ronaldo will be in FPL if he goes to City? 11.5? 12.5? 13?

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

      12.0? Prob same as Kane.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        be a steal at 12.0 up top and on pens for City I feel...should be at least 12.5 imo...hope it doesn't happen!

    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      he'd have to be at least Kane's starting price probably 13 I reckon

    3. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I think 12 or 12.5.

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      12.5m FWD.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        sounds about right actually

      2. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        If he is classified as a fwd, I think it will be very interesting. It will be one premium mid (Salah, KDB, Bruno, maybe Son) plus one premium forward (Kane, Lukaku or Ronaldo).

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

        The most interesting issue is not his exact price, it's that we could only have two of Salah, Bruno, Kane, Lukaku and Ronaldo at a time. It would rip the template up come GW4, and loads of people would be attempting the hokey-cokey, getting and captaining one of them each week, with frequently hilarious results.

        1. sirmorbach
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Isn't it possible to have three, you reckon?

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

            I've not knocked up a draft with the latest, but trying to fit Kaku in with Bruno and Salah strained the squad further than I was happy with.

            1. sirmorbach
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Hmmm. I see. I thouht so. I think it's Salah and CR7 for me.

          2. moment
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Three's possible, but not without some sacrifices. 4 will be possible later in the season if you've played the team value game well enough...

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

              Well the best of them will have shot up in value too.
              i think people who try to shoe-horn one too many in will be relying unduly on those 4m defender punts, which will dry up soon enough.

    5. Speedu
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Has there ever been 13.0 m player in fpl?

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah many times. Been 14m I think as well

        1. Skonto Rigga
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          RVP was £14.0m, I think?

          1. Speedu
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Arsenal or ManU years?

            1. Skonto Rigga
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              United I think

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                yep

        2. Speedu
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Who?

          1. Yankee Toffee
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Van Persie

          2. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            I googled and it says Van Persie, Henry, and Ronaldo have been 14m

      2. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        RVP was even more - £14m I think. I think Suarez was £13m too. It is not often though, you're right.

    6. Hangman Page
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Also, will he be listed as a forward or a midfielder?

      I'm glad I haven't chosen to play a GW3 WC this season! Need to save it for after the international break and transfer window closing.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        would have to be a FWD as he's been an out and out forward for years now...most GW3 wildcards will have Kane/Lukaku in place so structure should be for accomdating Ronaldo or other potential signings

        1. Hangman Page
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah both fair points.

          This won't be the only deal to be sealed in the next week or so, though.

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            yup I might well have jumped the gun a bit now admittedly...ah well least it's out of the way!

      2. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I am saving it too. My team at the moment is good, although I have just taken a -4 hit for 3FTs and will definitely be fine until GW4 or 5

      3. circusmonkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        There are already enough players that are blatantly forwards listed as midfielders just to allow people to have 'better' teams. Surely they can't do that with Ronaldo.

    7. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      13m
      If he does what he can at 11-12m then no one will consider the other premiums before him.

      Its like Mane's price. No ones getting him when Salah only costs 0.5m more.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        ...coughs

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          lol, your the exception with your no Bruno no Salah rule.
          This could actually work in your favour. Just concentrating on CR7,Lukaku and Son.

          1. jia you
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            🙂

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

            Oh and you're another one like Artemis below - subconsciously overlooking Kane already!

            1. The 12th Man
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Deliberately left off the list to see if you noticed.
              Nicely spotted.

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

          You'd actually be the big winner - BS would fade into obscurity.

    8. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      12.5

    9. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      12.5 or 13. 13 imo

    10. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      12.5

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

      13 for sure, the greatest goal scorer of all time lol

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Second greatest 😉

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Behind Ali.

      2. 272MK
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Definitely the highest price in history. KDB Grealish Sterling behind him, I expect a weekly brace from him.

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

        Surely same price as kdb?

      4. el polako
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        12.5 fwd

      5. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        lol Ronaldo to city? No chance, wheres that rumour from

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Literally every single major sports news channel

          1. Chemical76
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            8.0m

      6. noquarternt
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        12 or 12.5 forward I think

      7. NottiOreo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        12.5 FWD, though I probably won't tear my team to get him

      8. Biancazzurri
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I don't think it'll go above 11.5.

        (But what a pice of sh*t!)

      9. Pat
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        https://www.premierleague.com/players/2522/Cristiano-Ronaldo/overview
        Premier League has added him to the Manchester United Roster as #7 (same number as Cavani). Expect the player price soon?

    12. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Why on earth are Madrid offering these astronomical sums for Mbappe when they can get him on a free in a years time?!

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        because they're run by quite literally the dumbest billionaire around. Perez will then cry about how Madrid is going broke because of UEFA

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Because psg have a gentleman's agreement with Mbappe that he wouldn't leave them for free

          1. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Because gentleman's agreements work out so well 😆

        • Kroosin'
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Because free transfers are never free. I assume it would cost up to 50m to sign players like Mbappe or Haland on free. Agent fees, player bonus, family bonus, and other things added up. PSG also can end up winning CL this year which would put much more pressure on Mbappe to sign an extension. I don't think Madrid wan't to take a risk like that. It's also a long term project. Bale, Marcelo, Isco, Modric all leave next summer. Thats a lot of wages of their bill, which means they can focus on buying the right pieces around Mbappe and be competitive for atleast next half a decade.

        • Isco Disco
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          What if PSG win the UCL this season and he decides to stay coz he wants to play with Neymar and Messi?
          What if Liverpool/Man City come for him and offer him more wages than Real come January?
          Lots of things are uncertain and Papa Perez can't afford to lose one of the future stars who is going to lead the team for the next decade. Hence the huge sums of money

        • The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I love it! I hate the club, the fans, the players and the history. Horrible club. Given that Barcelona is on the verge of bankruptcy, I can only hope that Real Madrid go the same way. It couldn't happen to a nicer club.

        • C-Dawgg
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Was listening to Andy Brassell on the Football Ramble podcast and he said its basically all about posturing.

          Real Madrid want to show Mbappe how much they want him, and to show the Madrid fans they are still this serious powerhouse. They know no matter what they offer PSG won't accept, so they may as well offer a gazillion pounds.

          PSG want to show Mbappe how much they value him and are hoping that a season playing with Neymar and Messi will convince him to sign a new contract. Also they are trying to show their fans they are a serious champions league team who don't sell to competition.

      3. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        So Kaku or CR7 up front?

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

          Love how Kane isn't even in the question.

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

            He's boring at boring spurs

        2. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Both and Salah. Already done a template for it and it is quite good. The only downside is my defence will be two 4.0s, two 4.5s and a 5.0 i.e. no Shaw or TAA

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

            No point having 3 when you'll only captain Salah or Ronaldo, super strong team with 2

            Sanchez
            TAA James Shaw
            Salah Greenwood Raphina Benrahma
            Ronaldo DCL Antonio
            4.0 4.5 4.5 4.0

      4. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        United fans.
        I get how you feel. Its like Nick Barmby or Peter Beardsley moving across Stanley Park.

      5. SirT83
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Can't decide of two options:
        This is the team at the moment
        Sanchez (Foster)
        Shaw Tsimikas TAA Ayling White
        Salah Bruno Raphinha Benrahma
        Ings Antonio (Perica)

        I can either A:
        Swap out Tsimikas and get in Reguillon for free and have 1.5 itb
        Or B:
        Swap out Smith Rowe and Perica for Gilmour (Nor) and DCL for a hit.

        The first one will lock me in for a 352 or 442 at least untill gameweek 7.

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Depends if you are prepared to get rid of Ings for DCL next GW.

          1. SirT83
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            I was thinking Jimenez in that position after next GW.

      6. Fanteam video: Gameweek 3
        Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Recorded the newest FanTeam video with last years winner, Josh, for anyone that's interested!

        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerwmVoGM-cZpHHOS_tGKZg

        New dedicated channel, so likes and subs appreciated!

        1. tets mcgee (Bachmann an Rob…
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Not working for me bud.. Might be something my end of course..

      7. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Would it be worth getting Ronaldo with the tough fixtures Man City have after Arsenal?

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Imagine if his home debut is week 5 against Southampton. Gulp.

          1. Walter White (WW)
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Triple captain chip active imo

        2. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I'd say Chelsea's the only tough fixture for them. They destroyed Liverpool last year and the year before

          1. 2001: A Space Origi
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Last year we didn't have VVD!!!

            1. 2001: A Space Origi
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Oops, team biased kicked in with reading all!!! LOL

        3. jia you
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          depends on price really, anything less than 12.5 would make him too hard to resist for many I reckon mate

        4. Walter White (WW)
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          No tough fixtures imo

        5. Kroosin'
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Worth it. If he plays up top, he still can nick a goal even for tough fixtures. I also believe Pep will not bench him like the others.

          It could be like a fully fit Aguero on penalties.

      8. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Think I've got a team, for the Community Cup, I've come in at 70m 🙂

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Congrats!

          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers mate, are you involved?

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Nah, cost too much after a decent start.

      9. grennans2
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Which is best on a WC?

        A) TAA, Raphinha & Dennis
        B) 4.5 DEF, Son & 4.5 FWD
        C) 4.5 DEF, Raphinha & DCL

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          A

        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Depends if you need to play all 3.

          1. grennans2
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Would be benching Dennis in A), the 4.5 DEF & 4.5 FWD in B) and the 4.5 DEF in C)

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Why both with Dennis in A), A or C probably although GW7 will need a switch up.

        3. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Will all three be starting all/most GW's ?

          1. grennans2
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Sorry! Would be benching Dennis in A), the 4.5 DEF & 4.5 FWD in B) and the 4.5 DEF in C)

            1. bitm2007
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              A if you have got Ing to switch out for DCL next GW, otherwise C.

      10. jackruet
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Would you triple up on westham(coufal, bentonio) or double up on spurs(son, reguilon)

      11. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Sanchez
        James Coufal Dier Livramento Duffy
        Bruno Jota Raphinha Benrahma
        Lukaku Antonio Ronaldo

        Yes

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Trent has to go, doesn't he?

          1. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Could do Pogba over Bruno and keep Trent

            1. The 12th Man
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Like that more if the captain option is staying on Rom or CR7.

              1. Zimo
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                Or maybe DCL over Lukaku. Hmm

                1. Zimo
                  • 5 Years
                  2 years, 7 months ago

                  Well can't do anything until he signs

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

            No, Trent for Jota

        2. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Mine is the same except with Salah instead of Bruno

      12. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Manchester City needs Ronaldo more than Ronaldo needs City (Ofcourse not for PL or UCL as they can win without him)

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          They can win UCL?

          1. OverTinker
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            'can'

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              England can win the World Cup or the Euros?
              Sure, will they?

          2. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 7 months ago

              A team that reached the final can't win it?

          3. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Lol UCL?

          4. lilmessipran
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            First part of the sentence contradicts the latter

            1. OverTinker
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              How? read it again and understand.

              1. Camzy
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                If City can win without Ronaldo, then why do they need him more than he needs them? Makes no sense.

                1. OverTinker
                  • 5 Years
                  2 years, 7 months ago

                  If they want to establish themselves as a 'Big Club' then they need big names like Ronaldo.

          5. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 7 months ago

              So what are you saying they need him for exactly? Popularity and shirt sales and stuff? The non football side of things?

              1. OverTinker
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                ofcourse

                1. @persecuted_by_mods
                    2 years, 7 months ago

                    Ah, at least I got what you were saying!

                    1. OverTinker
                      • 5 Years
                      2 years, 7 months ago

                      haha well thanks!

                  • Camzy
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    2 years, 7 months ago

                    I agree that it's good for that, but I do see some value and attraction to Ronaldo for going to City.

                    He gets to return to a country and city he became a world class player in. He gets to work with top talent to assist him in his endeavor to become the most legendary goalscorer of all time. He gets to work with Pep Guardiola who is a legendary coach in his own right.

                    Those are not bad perks and City can provide a competitive wage.

                    1. OverTinker
                      • 5 Years
                      2 years, 7 months ago

                      Agreed but I just feel City needs it more. No player can come close to Ronaldo and Messi when it comes popularity and now City have a chance as Ronaldo doesn't want to play for Juventus.

                    2. 2001: A Space Origi
                      • 5 Years
                      2 years, 7 months ago

                      Well said!!

                      If you are a football, no matter what your allegiance, then Ronaldo at city will be great entertainment, especially when they get beaten at home by Brentford lol.

            • JY84
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              My defence currently is Dier Amartey Shaw TAA n Cresswell... Planning to play 4 of them this week.. Who should i leave on the bench?
              (A) Amartey
              (B) Dier

              1. isthoralive
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                Leave Amartey on your bench

            • JONALDINHO
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              2FT.

              Sanchez
              Trent • Shaw • Tsimi
              Salah • Bruno • Mahrez • Barnes • Benrahma
              Ings • Antonio
              (Steele / Livramento / Hoever / Obafemi)

              Thinking Mahrez to Raph. Roll other FT and use 2.5 in following weeks to upgrade Tsimi, Barnes, etc

            • Amartey Partey
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Are people really selling Salah/Bruno for Lukaku? Did everyone forget what happened in GW1.

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                • 14 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                Selling one for Ronaldo.

                1. Amartey Partey
                  • 4 Years
                  2 years, 7 months ago

                  Pep Roulette?

                  1. OverTinker
                    • 5 Years
                    2 years, 7 months ago

                    I guess Ronaldo won't be happy sitting on the bench.

                    1. Amartey Partey
                      • 4 Years
                      2 years, 7 months ago

                      If so yeah, would be impossible not to do that.

                  2. Isco Disco
                    • 6 Years
                    2 years, 7 months ago

                    Cr7 won't be affected by Pep Roulette. Ig he joins, he starts every game unless he's injured

                    1. Isco Disco
                      • 6 Years
                      2 years, 7 months ago

                      IF*