Phil Gill, aka @FPLSorcerer, is an incredibly successful Fantasy Premier League (FPL) veteran who can boast of two top 1k finishes, six top 5k finishes and eight top 10k finishes.
Phil sits 85th in the Career Hall of Fame and has had a great start to the season, sitting at 13,185 overall with £1.0m in the bank and two free transfers going into Gameweek 3.
Here he discusses his team plans for the weekend and beyond.
A
I did B, but one factor was price swing 0f 0.2. Given you've missed that now and Barnes likely to start with Perez and Vestergaard out, I'd hold.
Feeling like saving a FT is a good idea right now
Same
Really hoping that Bruno and Salah boss it this weekend just to confuse us all a bit more
Haha, yeah. I really hope Bruno does (Man U fan)
Will Ronaldo's price be locked over the international break?
Should be locked for about 7-8 days after he's registered but it depends. Seems like some are longer like Lukaku
OK so it's days rather than GWs? So he could rise before GW4?
Yeah definitely, with the amount of people likely to wildcard though it might not happen but it's hard to know
He's been priced at 11.5 on FanTeam
That was quick
How do their prices typically compare to FPL?
Very similar on the whole, but they did theirs after FPL so copied a lot.
Hmmm. Makes me optimistic that he might only be 12 on FPL then.
Right, think this is me for this GW, look GTG gents?
Sanchez
TAA - Ayling - Shaw - Amartey
Benrahma - Salah - Bruno (v) - Mahrez
Antonio (c) - Ings
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Foster: Livramento: ESR: Perica
1.0itb, 0FT’s
Cheers guys
I like it, good spread.
Yep, looks good
Cheers guys! Appreciate it.
Similar to mine but looks like Mahrez unlikely to start (re Draft Hound)so swapping him fo Raphina. Will need to do this anyway to bring in Luka/Ronnie next week.
Do you think Mahrez will start?
Do we know if Lukaku's 7 day price lock is lifted and if he will rise in price tonight ?
Been due to rise every night since Sunday and still hasn't happened, doubt tonight will be any different
It tends to happen after the first price changes after deadline
Think Utd still missing that key CDM that can free up Pogba like Kante does for France. Don’t think Fred or Matic is capable enough to play that role so this Utd team isn’t up to its full potential just yet, but think the front 3 are set with full of depth:
(Rashford/Martial) (Cavani/Ronaldo) (Sancho/Greenwood)
I thought we were playing Ron at CDM? 😉
You're right, I want Rice already.
Pogba becomes a better FPL asset with Ronaldo on the team:
A) yes
B) no
B
B
I told my mate a week ago that Bruno was the ony player in my team I will not remove...... yeah. Ronaldo. Pogba who?
Long story short..B
Captain Bruno or Antonio?
same dliemma here - it's on bruno now, but I think I am going to change to antonio
Ronaldo
Bruno for me. Seems fitting in his last game before Ronaldo. Also seems less cute than Antonio.
I’m putting x2 4.0 defenders on my bench to allow me to free up funds.
Good idea?
Yes. Even 3 x 4.0 with one rotating doesn't hurt. Plenty to choose
Who is the Best 4.5 mln def.
I’m thinking DIER Is
Ayling? If I had to pick one now, that's what I'd do
I brought in tanganga earlier this week to aviod a price drop and I am already regretting it.
but Dier seems solid enough, and he's set to rise in price tonight. It seems unclear about who's gonna play consistently in spurs def though.
It's a bit funny to me, how the reaction to these transfers has been "the template is ruined". It's not. It's just evolving away from Bruno, Son, Ings, Greenwood, Pogba, Jota, Barnes, Toney, Buendía, Digne, Martinez and Tsimikas. There'll probably be a new template by GW4 (Bruno to Ronaldo), another by GW7 (Ronaldo + Shaw to Lukaku + Chelsea D), another by GW11 (West Ham exit, Jim likely in), and then GW12/15 to jump back from Chelsea to Man U double/triple. Salah + TAA stay for a while because they have no real clear run of bad fixtures. Maybe Grealish emerges as the long-term City asset too, or Cancelo becomes nailed with Mendy jailed, and 4-3-3 is suddenly everybody's formation
Just my speculative prediction of the ever-changing template, but let's see how it goes 🙂
Yep. The template will evolve, as it does every season. No surprise there!
"Cancelo becomes nailed with mendy jailed" Yes Shakespeare!
It's nice, but he didn't consider Zinc so needs a rethink
Hence the "maybe"
Change is a constant, and all fixed ideas and beliefs are subject to it.
This must be what Pep says to himself every time he faces the team sheet
He must have some fun dipping into the hat to pick starters, just like Tuchel
Hopefully there are more then 3 worthwhile premiums (more than just Salah, Lukaku, Ronaldo). Sadly we will probably have no worthwhile City premium unless they make a surprise signing by the deadline.
I guess the aggressive play could be to double up on Chelsea attack when they have better fixtures (with no Ronaldo) and double up on United premium attackers when they have better fixtures (at the expense of Lukaku). The fixture swings are dramatic enough that this COULD work, but could also backfire.
Is owning Antonio but not captaining him enough this week?
Don’t fancy Salah or Bruno and only just brought Antonio in so going with the most popular option seems a bit bland.
Gut says Ings and Villa will get their attack going sooner rather than later imo
If you want to go for something different, this is probably the week to do it.
So C whom ?
No idea, but my point is that I’d never bet against Salah/Ronaldo etc when they’re the overwhelming favourite.
But Antonio doesn’t strike me as being in the same vein.
Could be wrong of course.
I am in the same dilemma. Only just bought him in also.
I fancy Wilson from team as vice but i think Torres is an option also.
I too have Ings
If your team is scoring well then undertake going Antonio.
I actually sold Wilson for Antonio.
Form says yes captain him but also feels more fun to go for a differential sometimes
I'm undecided between Son and Antonio. Son has always been my GW3 plan, but Antonio's and West Ham's form keeps niggling me. If you don't have Son , I'd captain Antonio.
Totally makes sense
Bruno, Son, Antonio can't see beyond them this week.
I used to avoid bland but bland usually captain's poll and more often than not the poll topper does good.
From previous years I've learnt that going against the grain with captain rarely works out. Pick the obvious captain, and use differential picks as the way to gain distance
I hear you.
I know rank this early doesn’t count for much but if I’m 1.7m 137 total points how can I make up much ground having the most popular captain?
In saying that Ings is already the most owned forward
My differentials are probably Barnes and Harrison who are due a score!
team:
Sanchez
Amartey, Shaw, Coufal
Son (c), Salah, Bruno, Greenwood
Toney, Ings, Antonio (v)
subs.: Foster; Tsimikas, White, Gibbs-White
do you think Greenwood --> Benrahma is a good move? and then save to have 2 FTs for after international break?
I have 2 FTs, I don't have Antonio and I have Mahrez. The ideal would be to use two FTs, but that would make it impossible to have Ronaldo in GW4
What is the best option?
A- Ings to Antonio
B- Mahrez for a max midfield. 9.0
C- Use two FTs
D-Other
Post your team but definitely not A to get Antonio.
Sanchez
TAA Shaw Coufal
Salah Bruno Mahrez Raphinha Benrahmma
Toney Ings
The 11 looks good. Maybe use 1 FT to swap fodder to more nailed on fodder?
Havertz & Toney > Benrahma & DCL
No hits. Sound good?
Yes
DCL's toe injury tho...
His what!?
Don't sweat it. He'll probably play.
good moves
Personal preference. I prefer Rich over DCL.
Not a bad shout at all
Yes. Bamford headed for favorable fix too.
Antonio captain is a trap. He hauled last week because of the Leicester sending off. I’m going Bruno captain. United will be on a high after the Ronaldo signing.
Greenwood may be good too then. For those of us who dont own Bruno
Could do. He’s on form right now.
Same thinking here and on Bruno C
Wolves looked solid against Spurs.
United will attack them more, and Bruno has something to prove after last weekend.
Re United think they concede without McTominay.
Antonio still played well in the first half without scoring.
Leaning towards Ings myself, everyone writing Villa off after only 2 games
If they need a big signing to get them motivated to play well they are in trouble.
Martial won’t start. That was what stuffed them up last weekend.
Greenwood is an interesting captaincy punt.
He's class. A pity he won't be nailed on.
I wouldn't call it a trap. When Antonio is fit and firing he has a pretty phenomenal track record the last couple of seasons.
That being said, totally reasonable to go Bruno as well.
Why did he haul the week before?
Bruno-Pogba-Greenwood clicked
Antonio hauled in GW1 because Newcastle defence disintegrated.
Okay, I look forward to your report on why he hauled in GW3
Are you captaining Antonio?
I am. Because I don't believe it is a trap. His stats this and last season back that up. He might no haul, but that doesn't make it a trap.
Fair enough. I think there is a good chance he scores a goal and I hope he does because I have him. Maybe trap was a bit harsh.
Fair enough and good luck!
You too!
Oh yeah. Agreed 🙂
After 20 minutes Leeds defence was abysmal.
That is true. United were also clinical.
I capped Bruno in GW2. Was he a trap because Leeds defence capitulated in GW1? Is Bruno a trap for GW3 because S'oton (most goals conceded in 2021 before GW2) could keep him out, and Wolves are a better defence?
There will always be pros and cons for every asset, and then even more cons for captains. It's a lottery
Yeah, a lottery it is for sure.
Captain Kane
yay or nay
I like it
KaNo
The best option this week imo
Yes.
Yeah why the fudge not, treat yourself
yes
Team good to go?
Sanchez
Taa Shaw ayling
Salah bruno benrahma Alli
Dcl Ings Antonio
Foster tsi gilmour white
Fandabbydosy
So jealous of this team lol
Serious?
I get that they can't add Ronaldo to the game yet but they could at least give a provisional price and position so we can plan
Plan for him to be expensive.
1) what position on the pitch will Ronaldo play?
2) whose spot does he take?
3) does he play every game?
Are these questions worth knowing the answer to before we break out teams to fit him in?
1) in an advanced position.
2) Greenwood's
3) yes
1. CF
2. Whoever else would play there
3. Pretty much
CF
Been on Antonio all week but with Ronaldo incoming and Fernandes possibly making way it’s leaning me onto Bruno for one last hoorah!! Those in the same boat, who to captain:
1. Fernandes (wol)
2. Antonio (CRY)
Thanks
1
'Making way' 🙂
🙂
Are you doing the same?
He'll get a lot of Bruno's setpiece action though including penalties. If Pogba could find consistency, where does he look, and if Sancho and Ronaldo find form Bruno's goal tally will probably drop. Assists should go up though.
Totally agree… so with this in mind… best captain for this week before Ronnie returns…?!
Bruno or Michail??
Kane.
Why would Bruno make way?
I’d need to raise funds and feel Bruno and Ronaldo could be too many eggs in one basket, especially if Bruno hands him spot kick duties… also currently have Greenwood and Shaw too so maxed out on United spots
You considering having both?
Ah, the penny hit me on the head! You meant out of your team, not Solksjaer's 🙂
Yes sorry, I read my post again and perhaps could’ve been a bit clearer 🙂
Apologies for the confusion
You're grand. Livened the place up!
I assume he means in his FPL team, outrageous statement otherwise.
Haha just to clarify, FPL team*
Ronaldo only going to help Bruno so don’t agree with you there. Yes may lose penalties but assist and goal potential can only improve
Nah I do agree but fitting them both in might be difficult if cover required with the other premiums
What a crazy day for English football! Happy for United fans, genuinely. This is also just very exciting for those of us that just love the game, for the game. It makes matchdays more exciting. And.... it's nice to see City come up short twice in a week
What do we make of this absolute kneejerk wildcard?
Will be priced out of it after tonight, not that that's a good reason. 343 / 442 depeding on fixtures with the option available to move to Ronaldo. Bit light in midfield tbf.
Steele / Sanchez
(Duffy / Livramento) / TAA / Shaw / Pereira (to James GW7)
(Brownhill) / Salah / Benrahma / Raphinha / Traore
Kane / Lukaku / Dennis
Never priced out of it. There’s always another option.
If you’re not convinced I’d hold off at least another week
Cheers! And what do you make of the picks?
I like it other than Traore and Dennis.
Other option is dennis to 4.5 and Traore to Maddison / Barnes / other 6.9 or less midfielder. Think that'd be more balanced? Tied to playing 442 then.
Traore too punty. Could be a fantasy dud, don’t think wolves have enough goals for there to be upside.
Prefer Coufal to Pereira myself
You could go different with Antonio up top and super cheap mids by downgrading Traore
Nah pereira looks good, he's due a haul
Jerk that knee back. Dont waste your wildcard bow, the fixtures haven't even turned yet
Deceit on Channel 4 and All 4. Worth a look.
who is everyone captaining ?
I m on Bruno, tempted by Antonio but will stick with the portugese I think.
Son
nice choice
Exact same thoughts here.
Antonio. Son VC.
Son
Should Amartey start, mates?
think he will
Yup. Wester is injured
Bench one:
A) TAA(CHE)
B) Jota (CHE)
C) Amartey (NOR)
D) Shaw (WOL)
C
C
How much you guys reckon Ronaldo will cost?
12.5
Around Lukaku price. Maybe 12.
really? I was thinking he'd be like 13 lol
13. Hoping for 12
Too much
12.5
13
Assuming 13. Any less is a bonus
12
How’s this look DZ?
Saving a FT and 0.5m ITB
Martinez
TAA Shaw Coufal
Salah Son(c) Gundo Greenwood
Antonio Ings Toney
Livramento Gilmour Tsimi
Taken a punt keeping Gundo over getting Benrahma. Giving Toney another week.
GTG and get Ronaldo next week with 2FTs and not WC?
I have 2FT
Sanchez
Tierney- Shaw- TAA - Tsimikas
Gundogan- Bruno- Barnes - Salah
Antonio - Ings
Virginia, Toney, Brownhill, Amartey
Suggestions are welcome 🙂
Brownhill to Benrahma and Toney to 4.5 and bench Tsimikas with 3-5-2 formation - if you don’t want to do that you should start Amartey v Norwich ahead of Tsimikas v Chelsea
2 years, 7 months agoA - save an FT with Barnes
B - use FT Barnes to Benrahma
Sanchez
TAA Ayling Shaw
Barnes Salah Bruno Greenwood
Armstrong Ings Antonio
Steele Tsimikas Brownhill White