Big Numbers

FPL Gameweek 3 preview: The players and teams with eye-catching stats

Our Big Numbers piece looks at some stand-out player and team statistics ahead of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline for Gameweek 3.

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2.30 expected goals prevented (xGP) by Alisson Becker (£6.0m) in the last two Gameweeks. This means that the Brazilian has let in 2.30 fewer goals than data collectors Opta anticipate he should have, based on the quality of shots faced. Of the four goalkeepers who kept two clean sheets so far this season, he has ‘prevented’ more goals going in.

10 chances created by Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) in the first two Gameweeks is the most that any Premier League player in any position has supplied during this period. Newcastle United’s set-piece-taking defender Matt Ritchie (£5.0m), intriguingly, is second on nine. Alexander-Arnold has also created two big chances, meanwhile, a tally that only Vladimir Coufal (£5.0m) can match among FPL defenders.

7 goal attempts by Brighton centre-back Shane Duffy (£4.1m) in his last two matches; Lewis Dunk (£5.0m) has had zero. All of Duffy’s efforts have been headers from inside the opposition area and have come from set plays, so it’s perhaps no surprise that Pascal Gross (£6.0m) can’t be bettered for successful corner-kicks in the division so far.

49 final-third touches registered by Nelson Semedo (£4.9m) against Spurs, a total that no other defender – or indeed midfielder – could top in Gameweek 2.

9 penalty box touches registered by Reece James (£5.6m) in Sunday’s 2-0 derby victory over Arsenal is the most that any FPL defender managed in Gameweek 2. His total of four shots against the Gunners was also unsurpassed among his FPL positional rivals.

28 penalty box touches, ten goal attempts, eight shots in the box and three big chances created recorded by Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) against Norwich and Burnley combined in the opening two Gameweeks, all totals that are unbeaten amongst FPL midfielders.

23 penalty box touches and 10 goal attempts recorded by Adama Traoré (£6.0m) in his last two league matches for Wolves, totals that none of his teammates can better. Traoré has had seven shots in the area in that timeframe, with only Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) and Sadio Mane (£11.9m) registering more among Fantasy midfielders. Adama tops the expected goal involvement (xGI) table among all midfielders (1.79); he didn’t have a single ‘big chance’ in 2020/21 but has had two already in his new role under Bruno Lage.

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  1. Get up ya bum
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Here's my wildcard giddy up. If only I could use triple captain this week

    Mendy
    TAA Duffy Tanganga
    Salah Greenwood benrhama Traore
    Kane (C) Antonio Bamford

    Gunn James Livramento Gilmour

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Spurs vs Watford? Doesn't scream goal bonanza.

    2. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      What's your plan once Cavani and Rashford are back? Could be very soon that as well.

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        As in plan for Greenwood? I'll just sell if/when his starts are looking dicey

    3. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Really like this team! Expensive GK doesn’t even seem to leave you that short elsewhere, but maybe not worth it.

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you sir. A bit torn on the gk. I like Sa and Sanchez too. Think he'll be worth it though

        1. Jackie Moon
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Also interested seeing Bamford over Raphinha as your Leeds option. I’m keen on Bamford, but just feel Raphinha for that much less cost can’t be ignored.

          Just wondering what made you go with Bamford?

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

    Alright DZ.

    Big questions for you.

    Who do you think is the best 1 week punt. Any position, any price. This week only.

    Not necessarily a captain choice.

    1. noahzark22
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Vardy

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

        I like that fixture - have any of the Leicester mids looked at all interesting? Only saw the WH game which was tough to evaluate.

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

          I think this game will be tighter than people expect.

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

          Been watching the foxes and they look out of sorts so far...not their usual selves. I'm a fan of them in general. Barnes and Maddison don't have their usual sharpness.

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Son

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

        Classic. Salah > Son sure feels interesting

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

      Bowen, Alli, ASM, Maddison

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

        I was thinking Willock - ASM seems to do everything but get the fpl points sometimes.
        Like the Alli - any sense of what Kane will do to his role?

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

          Maybe it'll be 4231 or 352 for Nuno with Kane back, and Alli will play in the hole against a weaker team.

          Willock is a great shout

          1. Sleno
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            moura played tonight so he might be the one to drop out

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

              Oh good to know thanks.

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

      I quite like Bamford.
      Leeds need a result and they have a fairly good record against Burnley.

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

        I’d likely go Raph over Bamford since it’s easier for me (Ings and Antonio aren’t going anywhere).
        Both feel more like long term plays to accumulate points rather than single week punts to me.

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

      Kane

    6. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Kane or Vardy

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

      I'd like Raphinha this week

    8. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Bamford/Ings

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

      Kane

    10. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      So the thinking is I might use my FT on a one week punt and commit to WC gw4.

      It’ll likely be a midfielder - moving out either Salah or Jota. Feels overkill with both v Chelsea. Could be TAA though…

      Son
      Alli
      Willock
      Raphinha

      All interest me. If I had a way to do Kane in one move I would do that likely.

      Cheers all!

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Full team?

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

          Super template - I got everything right basically, did Veltman to Duffy earlier in the week for the price changes, unnecessarily in the end.
          OR 8,735

          Sanchez
          TAA Shaw Ayling
          Bruno, Salah, Greenwood, Benrahma, Jota
          Ings, Antonio

          4.0, Livramento, Duffy, Perica

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

      Adam Armstrong, expect Newcastle to leak some goals as usual and the Saints just look better as a team with Adams & Armstrong duo

    12. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Think it’s a Vardy party mate

    13. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Kane

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

    Moves here?

    Mendy - (Foster)
    TAA - Shaw - Cancelo - (Ayling - White*)
    Salah - Jota - Barnes - Torres - Greenwood
    Antonio(c) - Ings - (Scarlet)

    2FT & 0.5itb

    Thinking Cancelo -> Dier?? Is that ridiculous?
    Keeping Torres for 1 more
    Keeping Barnes for Norwich
    Punting on White for fixture turn next week
    Any other moves?? Cheers!

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looks ok.

    2. Sleno
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Issue with White is even with good fixtures where is the upside?

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

        Arsenal had a terrible season last year, Holding didn't play every game and got 11 CSs.

        Arsenal should be better this year, White will play when fit and is 4.4m. Should be great value

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

          Wish i had your confidence. I am very worried about their season prospects. i watch every minute and they seem to be clueless.

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

            They are definitely in a mess but it was even worse last year and they came back strong. I expect them to turn it around quicker this year

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

        cheap

  4. steven8991
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    G2G? Play Ayling or Amartey?

    Sanchez (Steele)
    TAA Shaw Ayling (Amartey Tsimikas)
    Salah Bruno Greenwood Benrahma
    Ings Antonio(C) Toney

    1FT, 1.3itb

    1. Sleno
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Brendon might help you and not play amartey

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

        Amartey will start.

        I'd go Ayling, though.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Gtg, Ayling

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

      i got the same dilemma and have gone for Amartey. There is higher chance of CS with Leicester at Norwich than Leeds at Burnley. Burnley has been good past 2 games and were unlucky not to score against pool.

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

        I am trying to convince myself Leeds can walk into Turf Moor and keep Burnley from scoring, as i am starting Ayling. You're not helping lol.

  5. jon.terry.tfh
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    CR7 to the premier league will only bring more selection dilemmas. How on earth do you fit Salah Bruno CR7 into the same lineup? I assume CR7 will be at least as expensive as Salah.

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

      3 of them is fine if you don’t do TAA.
      Lots of premiums seems fun to me.

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

      LIkely more so. I think City are insane if they do that move.

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

        yep, 13.0

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

      Ronnie not what he used to be. Also petulant and could upset the team. Sticking with Luka.

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

        Not what he used to be... he was only the top scorer with 29 goals in Serie A last season, 5 ahead of Lukaku.
        I disagree with this comment entirely.

    4. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You don't bring CR7 in, simple.

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

        I’m of this opinion too.

        Kane, Lukaku - play every game. Prime of careers.
        CR7 - old, will be managed, Pep roulette

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Pep365!

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

          physically Ronaldo is as fit as anyone, I think "age" is a very weak argument.

        3. jon.terry.tfh
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Agree regarding his age but CR7 is still CR7. Not sure if I have a couch big enough to hide at when city is playing newcastle at home with CR7 leading the line.

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

            Cant see Ronaldo being at the bench if he is fit... Either starting or not in the squad.

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

              he will start.
              he can demand that consistent selection.

              1. The Suspended One
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                Like he did in Italy?

        4. Weeb Kakashi
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          GW7 WC will likely have Lukaku and Ron upfront.

    5. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      9m is my guess.

      hes 36 and arguably worsened juve.

      he'll also go into the pep roulette washing machine

      i cant see myself getting him, or any city outside of kdb and dias

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

      Save your money. Just get Kane and Lukaku instead

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

      What do people expect CR7 price to be if he joins City? 12 or 12.5 same as Kane?

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

    How nailed is Matip?
    Cheers guys.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Thumbtacked

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

      4th most nailed Pool defender. But that's still pretty good. He would have to have a pretty big dip in form for Klopp to throw Gomez in there (outside of rest or rotation of course).

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

        Thanks Gunner

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

    Best move here chaps?

    A) Tsim -> Livramento
    B) Salah/Toney -> Son/DCL (leaves 0.8)
    C) Salah/Toney -> Benrahma/Kane (leaves 0.4)

    Sanchez
    Trent, Shaw, Tsim
    Salah, Bruno, Greenwood, Barnes
    Antonio, Ings, Toney

    Steele, Veltman, White, Brownhill
    Bank 0.0m, 2FTs

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

      A, you've just missed Livramento's rise.

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

        I’m quite tempted with B and then use the funds for Barnes -> Jota next week. Whatcha think?

        Shifting 4.0m players feels like a bit of a waste of a FT.

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

          This seems fun to me.

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

          I don't like trading Salah,
          I also would also hold Toney.

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

            Or even Bruno -> Salah for GW5? Don’t think I’d captain Salah for either of the next 2 GWs and I think I read Salah could even miss GW4?

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

              This is unlikely atm, but we still need more info.

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

      A. You cannot live without Salah

  8. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    2FTs
    1) Tsim > Amartey and save
    2) Digne > Dawson and save
    3) Both
    4) Other?

    Sanchez, Foster
    TAA, Shaw, Digne, Tsim, Manquillo
    Salah, Bruno, Raph, Greenwood, Bissouma
    Ings, Toney, Antonio

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

      Livramento over Amartey

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

        This

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

    How is my WC team looking?

    Sanchez
    TAA-Shaw-Livra
    Son-Salah-Greenwood-Benrahma
    Kane-Antonio-Armstrong

    Foster-Bissouma-Johnson-Hoever

    A. I know my subs basically DEAD but I gotta make fund for Kane..is it worth it ?
    B. Would you guys do Son > Alli and upgrade Greenwood > Bruno ?
    C. Drop Kane and upragade my whole squad ?

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

      best time to wc seeing as the international situation is unfolding ?

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

      Think Son down to a 7.5-9.0 range. then use that money to upgrade your defense. Keep some money itb if you can too.
      Greenwood might need to become someone else.

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

      C. but drop Son and upgrade Armstrong, Johnson and Hoever

      Raphinha, DCL, White and Veltman/Dier come to mind.

      Kane can become Luka later to fund further upgrades

  10. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Who to captain guys? TY

    A) Son
    B) Bruno
    C) Antonio

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

      A

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

      a for me

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

      I am doing C, but would do A if I had him.

    4. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks guys. Appreciate it

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

    Best Spurs defender?

    Is selling Cancelo a bad idea?

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Tanganga

      Probably

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

      Dier

      Depends who for

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

        Thinking Cancelo to:
        - dier
        - digne

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

          Seems a lot priority transfer to me. I wouldn't sell Cancelo if I had him right now, especially with Mendy out. City's fixtures are decent.

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

            Low priority*

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

              Yeh it is. I just have 2FT and feel like i need to use them haha. Never been in this situation GW2. Actually don't really need to make a move..

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

                I guess depends if you want to bank some funds for later for a bigger move. If that's the case, I would go Dier. No other moves needed? What's your team?

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

                  Mendy - (Foster)
                  TAA - Shaw - Cancelo - (Ayling - White*)
                  Salah - Jota - Barnes - Torres - Greenwood
                  Antonio(c) - Ings - (Scarlet)

                  2FT & 0.5itb

                  Cancelo -> Dier would give me 2m in the bank for a decent upgrade later.

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

                    I like the Mendy shout in goal. It would be Barnes out for me, just not convinced he will start and Leicester have been struggling.

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

                      Cheers, Mendy has paid off so far.

                      Yeh I'm giving Barnes Norwich as another eye test.
                      Torres is another 50/50.

                      But with 2m in the bank I can upgrade one of them to a 9.0

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

      Cancelo is due for a haul, with Mendy out I’d hold for sure.

  12. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    If Ings hauls against Brentford does he rise to 8.2?
    i.e, the transfers out to avoid his fixture swing come after a potential price rise, similarly to what we saw with Tsimikas.

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

      If he hauls he will rise again. Casuals don't even look at fixtures.

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

        yes, good point. and those that are looking at fixtures and trading will have the knowledge to wait and see for a rise.
        cheers.

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

          Let's both hope he hauls then so we can offload for a profit next week! Good luck!

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

        I'm sure there'll be atleast one casual out there who'll accidentally bring in Mings instead of Ings as well.

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

      Ings to DCL gonna be the most common move

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

        I like Jimenez.

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

          Would be great to see Jimenez start banging again

  13. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    If Ronaldo does come over to England I may never recover financially FPL-wise.

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

      i dont see him being super premium 9-10m is my guess

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

        No chance he is that low. 12m minimum.

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

          i know its ronaldo but hes nearer 37 than 36. thats a lot of money. he'll presumably play target man with managed minutes

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

            with googling how many goals do you think he scored in serie a last season?

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

              without*

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

              hmm not sure, not as many as lukaku and he wont be rotated so ronaldo should be cheaper.

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

                Ronaldo - 29
                Lukaku - 24

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

                  i didnt know that i thought lukaku was top scorer. does make it interesting.

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

                    and the narrative stupidly centres around his age. the same one you are putting forward.
                    this guy is somewhat super-human conditionally, so to make these predictable conclusions are just inaccurate.

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

                Rotation doesn't determine price.

              3. Get up ya bum
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                Ronaldo 36g 4a
                Lukaku 30g 10a
                Minutes about same

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

            Jesus is 8.5 to compare.

          3. Gabbiadini
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Age is irrelevant.
            He is physically one of the fittest footballers on the planet.

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

              well its not irrelevant. one reason he's been so successful is through his career is hes adapted how hes played the game as his mobility and age changed

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

                yes, the argument is.
                aerobically he is still at peak performance.

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

                  thats overreach imo. hes not peak ronaldo but for city, who will create more than enough around him, he doesnt need to be.

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

                    statistically he is.

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

                      youre forgetting how good he was. at real he scored over 1 goal a game through 400+ games

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

                        I am referring to peak performance in terms of his fitness.
                        No, I just see the "gap" a lot closer, than you do. Statistics back me up. Your initial point was his price should be between 9-10m.

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

          12.5/13

  14. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Team good to go? Cap bruno or Antonio?

    Sanchez
    Taa Shaw ayling
    Salah bruno benrahma Alli
    Dcl Ings Antonio

    Foster tsi gilmour white

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

      G2g. Same starting teams except Raphinha over Alli

      I am on Antonio

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers

    2. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Gtg and definitely Antonio!

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

      GTG, I'd cap Bruno if I owned him I think mate, GL!

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

      Bruno

    5. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks all

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

      Gtg.
      Both good options. Slightly favour Antonio.

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

    Already did Targett to Dier yesterday morning. But then saw him play 90 minutes yesterday evening and am a tiny bit uncomfortable. Do I use my 2nd FT to do Tsimi -> Livramento or am I GTG?

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

      Save

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

        Thanks

  16. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Iwobi injured??

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

      From an FPL perspective,why would anyone care?

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I care as if he is injured then townsend will start

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

    What are Mahrez chances of starting? Or should I swap him out for Raphina?

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I think Jesus earned a recall

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Is your avatar new? I never noticed it before but it is very similar to mine 😀

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Had it for a while. I'm not seeing the similarity 😀

      2. dark91
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Oh never mind it is Muhammed Ali. I thought it was an anime hhhhhh

    2. dark91
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I think he starts this one ( I own him too)

  18. dark91
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Want to start Amartey but not sure if he starts ahead of any of these?

    TAA Coufal Dier
    Salah Bruno Benrahma Mahrez
    Antonio Toney Ings

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

      Leicester more likely a CS than Toney scoring or assisting imo

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        It is Toney's last chance so I am giving him that

        1. POGON 1948
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Same feelings here

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Don't let the tail wag the dog, that's a fine XI.

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers. Had Tsimi and Amartey's cs points on the bench GW1 and then Bissouma and Coufal last week so trying to avoid benching points this week 😀

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

      Best regard injured

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

        *vestegard injured

  19. fc_skrald
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Think I will take the chance and play both of my Brentford and Brighton players this gw. Anyone know if Amartey has attacking threat?

    Sánchez
    Shaw, Alonso, Duffy
    Son, Salah, Fernandes, Mbeumo
    Ings, Antonio, Toney

    Steele, Amartey, Gilmour, Tsimikas

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

      Amartey does not have attacking threat

      1. fc_skrald
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks, he will sit on my bench then!

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

    Taking Torres out on my wildcard hurts a little as I feel hard done by not getting a goal or two from him over the past couple of GWs!
    Raphina seems a far more sensible long term pick though so happy enough.
    Not for everyone but here she is in all her glory, after much chopping and changing yesterday...the final draft:

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

    1. Puntillimon
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Really nice. Only small comment would be that Salah a bit more nailed than mane imo as jota may rotate with either firmino or him.

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

        Ah I'm without Salah for the season as part of a rule in a league I created so...

        1. Puntillimon
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Ah I see. Great then 🙂

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

          thanks though mate and GL for GW3

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

      5 starting team changes and an all new cheap bench...so 9 changes in total 🙂
      Fairly flexible too and can accommodate the likes of Ronaldo easily enough with two transfers if needs be.

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

      Gtg

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

        Cheers!

    4. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Mane not worth it. Saw salah reason
      Go kane and then swap to ronaldo

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

        I'd consider it but the trouble is Antonio and DCL are looking great and I want both!
        Mane + Antonio (if form drops/injured etc) to Kane/Ronaldo is easy to do in a few GWs time

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

          btw I've exact money to do Mane + DCL to Pogba + Kane so a little tempted tbh

          1. Emiliano Sala
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Far better

    5. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hmmm...concerns all round.

      Weak gk.
      Cancelo and James have constant threat of rot.
      No Salah or Bruno.
      Weak bench.

      Rating: 4.10. 🙁

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

        each to their own mate, as I said not for everyone

    6. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Farewell adieu my sweet Spanish ladies. .Farewell adieu my ladies of Spain.......

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

        🙂

    7. No Salah
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Would prefer son to mane and shaw to semedo and keep the change for rainy days

  21. MarkoSD
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Rp
    stick with gundo because kdb is injured,
    and with esr cause he have norwich next gw,
    or instead
    get benhrama and barnes now
    and get over with it?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Stick

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

      Stick

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

      I'd hold them

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

      Lots of people dumping Barnes smells like a 1 week punt opportunity. Benrahma looks good up until he's on International duty after Xmas. I'd keep ESR

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

    I watched both Liverpool games and I felt they were very lucky not to concede against poor opposition...so what the hell my armband is going onto the big Belgian bruiser Lukaku this weekend!
    Looking forward to it as a game in general and the fact that I've four assets in it spices it up from an FPL point of view!

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Has to be Antonio, shirley? 😕

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

        He's a good option but there are loads of viable options this GW...should be interesting

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

      Good week for a differential C. It will be spread aross Antonio, Son, Kane, Bruno, Salah and Luka

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

      Honestly you might as well with how open captaincy is this week and I was a bit tempted too. Will probably play safe and go for Son though although Wilson has been tempting me all week

  23. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    People say gw 7 is best time to WC
    Ronaldo vs liverpool ? Not best time to bring in

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Its not like I'm WCing to get him...

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

      The best time to WC is when your team needs an overhaul the most

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

      GW7 is when MU and Liverpool fixtures head South and suddenly everyone will want 3 x Chelsea

      Can't do that with 2FTs so will be a lot of WCs

      Also, transfer window will be closed and teams and form players should be clear by then

  24. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    A knock to Buendia or leave for personal reasons should be handy this week...

  25. FPL-(VAR)dy
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Start ferran torres or Harvey barnes?

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

      You can't bench either of those this GW!

      1. FPL-(VAR)dy
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        If you had to, who would you bench

        1. TKC07
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          For you Barnes and for Pep Forres.

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

          probably Barnes but I'd hate to considering Norwich

          1. FPL-(VAR)dy
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            this

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

    Damn 100.9 TV! High after two GWs especially considering that I lost 0.4 in TV selling Ings & Tsimikas and in price drops for Mane & Pepe.

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

      That after the WC?
      Mines at 101.3 but only 0.2 of that is selling value at this stage.

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

        I only decided to WC yesterday and only one I benefited from was Livramento...the market is very volatile this season it seems!

  27. jai1212
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Okay, another price rise missed, another silly mistake but nevermind. Now I'm out of options and really really need help.

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Webster
    Salah Bruno Mount Benrahma
    Wilson Antonio Ings

    Subs: White Tsimikas Gilmour

    I have 2FT and 0 itb

    A. Tsimikas to Livramento (won't make any value but playing bench)
    B. Tsimikas to Williams (Will make value but risk)
    C. Salah to Son (Risky to go without Mo?)
    D. Mount to Dele/Raphinha?

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

      You will make value with A., but your 0.1 will be tied up in the Livramento’s price, rather than in your bank.

  28. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Morning

    Who would you sell first out of (and why?)

    ESR
    Mahrez

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Mahrez, too expensive for someone who gets rotated

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

      Mahrez - save yourself the PEPtic ulcer

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

      Mahrez, pricier, as simple as that.

  29. Fabreghastly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    I was all set on a hit for Kane (C) but am having 2nd thoughts...

    A. Mane + Ings -- Greenwood + Kane (C) (-4)
    B. Mane -- Alli/Greenwood/??? (Ings -- Luka/Kane after deadline)
    C. Save for 2FTs over IB

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

      If you do not own Bruno - he could be the safest 3-4 week option
      Else B Greenwood or Grealish given next 3 fixtures

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

        I left Bruno out to downgrade Mane for Luka in GW4

        Kane has forced a rethink, suddenly a viable option with better short term fixtures

  30. FPL-(VAR)dy
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Considering Chelsea's defence would you ship Salah for a week to Son?

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

      It's all about the transfer cost. Most won't take the hits because you can't predict the right players every week, but sometimes it works out

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

      its exactly the same move i am looking at and using the funds next week the bring in Lukaku