Scout Notes

Is ‘out of position’ Ferran Torres worth the rotation risk in FPL?

We begin our Scout Notes of the weekend’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) matches with analysis of Manchester City’s thrashing of Arsenal.

For a briefer summary of Saturday’s action, check out our Scoreboard summary here.

MANCHESTER CITY 5-0 ARSENAL

  • Goals: Ilkay Gundogan (£7.3m), Ferran Torres (£7.0m) x2, Gabriel Jesus (£8.5m), Rodri (£5.5m)
  • Assists: Jesus, Bernardo Silva (£7.0m), Jack Grealish (£8.0m), Torres, Riyad Mahrez (£9.0m)
  • Bonus: Jesus x3, Torres x2, Gundogan x1

‘OOP’ TORRES – RISK v REWARD

£7.0m for an out-of-position midfielder playing up front for the joint-top-scoring Premier League side seems like a no-brainer on paper but Ferran Torres (£7.0m) was owned by fewer than 3% of FPL managers ahead of Gameweek 3, such is the week-to-week wariness around Pep Guardiola and his fondness for rotation.

Two poacher’s goals, an assist and an 18-point haul on Saturday will see his ownership inevitably rise (over 100,000 managers have since snapped him up) but he’s still in differential territory ahead of Gameweek 4.

So is he worth the risk? First, the pros.

City’s inability to sign a striker in the transfer window has left them short up top and if they fail to add to their ranks in the next few days, Torres will continue to see plenty of game-time through the middle.

He’s even someone Guardiola has previously mentioned as being one of the options for the centre-forward role this season and there were further comments from the City boss yesterday on the subject:

“Last season Ferran played exceptionally well as we saw in terms of his numbers – goals and assists. In this position he makes a movement like the best strikers in behind, moving incredibly well. His movement is similar to Jamie Vardy.

“He is very young. Manchester City did a great job buying him for a great price. He is a good finisher and had a goal was disallowed last week, when the finish was perfect.

“I’m very pleased with his movements, work ethic, and he has learned many things as we saw today – we are pleased on many, many levels.” – Pep Guardiola on Ferran Torres

The joy that Gabriel Jesus (£8.5m) is experiencing as a right-winger – he claimed his third assist in two Gameweeks when setting up Ilkay Gundogan’s (£7.3m) headed opener – also seemingly diminishes the competition up front in the short term.

But the start of the UEFA Champions League after the September international break looms large, something that will inevitably see the rotation step up a gear after three successive league starts for Torres.

We still have Kevin De Bruyne (£12.0m) and Phil Foden (£7.9m) to come back into the fold, too, the former in particular having moonlighted as a ‘false nine’ in 2020/21.

Foden is a good example of what we might expect from Torres in FPL. Last season, the England international started only 17 fixtures and made 11 substitute appearances. Despite a cluster of ‘one-pointers’ off the bench, he still averaged 4.8 points per match – better than the likes of regular starters Raphinha (£6.5m) and Mason Mount (£7.5m).

So owning Torres will bring its rewards but will require a) the nerve to ride out the one-pointers when they inevitably occur and perhaps crucially b) at least one strong, starting substitute to come in whenever Guardiola does his worst. Given the premium options we’re all trying to cram into our sides, that might prove tricky.

CITY MISCELLANY

A second successive attacking return as a substitute for Riyad Mahrez (£9.0m) perfectly encapsulates the rollercoaster nature of owning City assets: benchings can happen out of the blue but attacking returns can still easily arrive in a short cameo.

Mahrez created three big chances during his brief time on the pitch, while Raheem Sterling (£11.0m) racked up 10 penalty box touches and two big chances in half an hour.

The points were spread out again, with seven of the eight City midfielders/forwards who featured against the beleagured Gunners delivering an attacking return – Sterling being the exception.

And at the back, City’s only real scare came when a nonchalant Ederson (£6.0m) almost gifted Arsenal an early goal.

The best defence of 2020/21 have conceded only one big chance so far this season, picking up where they left off last year.

TOP OF THE SEASON TICKER, BOTTOM OF THE TABLE

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Arsenal are top of our Season Ticker over the next eight Gameweeks, with a favourable run of matches starting in Gameweek 4.

They are also rock-bottom of the Premier League table, goalless and having shipped nine goals in their opening three matches of 2021/22.

There’s been precious little to encourage FPL investment so far but there are mitigating circumstances: the Gunners have arguably just faced two of the best sides in the division, have had their start to the campaign blighted by a coronavirus outbreak, have yet to see arguably their best two centre-halves – Ben White (£4.4m) and Gabriel (£4.5m) – playing in tandem and have been missing Thomas Partey (£5.0m) in the last few weeks.

“We have some players here and hopefully we can get some players back as well. We missed a lot of players in recent weeks, hopefully some of them will be back in decent shape after the international break. It is time to reflect, to look in the mirror, each of us, and try to change the dynamic straight away because we need to pick up results.” – Mikel Arteta

The opening-day Brentford defeat was miserable but it’s worth remembering that they recorded more shots than any other side in Gameweek 1, with the absence of their three first-choice strikers a contributing factor in their failure to put away any of those chances.

Mikel Arteta’s troops were also among the form sides of 2021 before the start of this season; it’s unwise to disregard them completely over the next eight Gameweeks (the battering of West Brom reserves in midweek did illustrate their potential against the lesser lights) but few of us will be considering the double/triple-ups that such a fixture run would usually invite.


Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker (Zinchenko 46), Cancelo, Dias, Laporte, Rodrigo, Gundogan, Bernardo (Sterling 58), Grealish, Torres, Jesus (Mahrez 62).

Arsenal XI: Leno, Cédric Soares, Chambers, Holding, Kolasinac, Tierney, Ødegaard, Smith Rowe, Xhaka, Saka (Elneny 46), Aubameyang (Lacazette 59).

697 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else relying on a Son (C) haul to save their week?

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

      Bamford (c).

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

      Bruno(C)

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

      Me. In FanTeam. Desperately.

    4. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Wouldn’t save my week but would turn a good GW into a great GW!

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

      Moi

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

        Yep

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

      yep

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

      I was flicking captaincy between Son & Vardy, also had a last minute urge to risk it with Ferran Torres.
      In the end my captain is Spurs man, need him to score some points to save me from feeling bad about another wrong captaincy pick.

    8. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yup

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

      Yes. Sonny hat-trick plz

    10. Dannyb
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Kane

    11. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      When you are relying on a player to save your GW it probably won't happen.

    12. marcus2704
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I have Son and Kane (C) so on the one hand am hoping they can save my GW, on the other as a Watford fan, I hope they blank.

    13. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I hope the Son is clouded over by a swarm of hornets.

  2. Kryptonite666
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    What moves would you do with this team ?

    Sanchez
    Shaw Coufal Amartey (Duffy) (Livramento)
    Salah Bruno Greenwood Jota Benrahma
    Antonio Lukaku (Perica)

    1. jayzico
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hold personally. Use 2 FT (or 3) to get CR7 after int break

    2. just a man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No fires, good side. Hold for now and see how things look after the break.

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

      After the break you could do Bruno > Bissouma and Perica > CR7

      I'll be doing this.

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

      None... If I did a WC I'd be moving towards that sort of shape.

  3. LiamK17
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    When will Lukaku go up in price? Does anyone know like how long for a new signing before they can be affected?

    1. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      The rule is the price is locked for 7 days. Lukaku’s first game was last week, so now his price would be unlocked. He is about 40k transfers in since last week. My sense is he will rise in price before the next deadline, dont know when - fpl stats is broken right now imo.

  4. We Go Again
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else planning to stick to 2 premiums even after WC? Feel like there is such good value in the 7-8m range and you can only captain 1 player anyway.

    1. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Difficult to fit in 3 + TAA. Compromises the team significantly.

      I have gone with no TAA (see above), but that is a dangerous strategy.

      1. We Go Again
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yes I would like to keep TAA, he looks really lively and Liverpool defence will get more CS with their CB's back.

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

      2 is ideal

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

      I Will be going with salah, Ronaldo, son, TAA

      1. We Go Again
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Interesting. What does the rest of your team look like?

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

      2 for me, at least until game week 7 when I’ll decide whether to wildcard to accommodate 3. DCL will match Lukaku over the next four games IMO, so looking to gain an edge over those that jumped on Lukaku early.

      1. We Go Again
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        This is my plan too. Bringing in DCL for Ings this week and will wait and see on Lukaku and Ronaldo.

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

        If I do go for 3 in GW7 it’ll be in a 4-4-2 to better balance the funds.

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

      Almost definitely. Salah and one of Ronaldo and Lukaku for me.

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

    I may hold the WC to week 7 and I know its not the sexy pick but surely Kane is still the best forward option over Rom + Ron ? Kane + Antonio + the super mids like Salah, Bruno, KDB etc

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

      Unfortunately Ronny is gonna be so high owned that not owning him when he goes big is going to destroy rank.

      1. jayzico
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        So true

  6. Jigz of The Endless
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    I'm hoping that Ronaldo is classified as a Midfielder- even if his price is an extra 0.5- 1.0.
    Thinking he'll come in between 11.5 to 13.0 (lower end as a STK and higher as a MID).

    Rubbish GW 3 for me
    12 point hit....
    Removed>> Buendia, Pukki, Jorginh, Maguire and Roerslev
    Benched>> Salah
    Bought>> Amartey Livramento Benrahma Harrison Antonio (C)

    Raya
    Amartey
    Livramento
    Azpilicueta
    Benrahma
    Fernandes
    Sancho
    Harrison
    Toney
    Antonio (C)
    Calvert-Lewin

    My Bench:
    Sánchez
    Salah
    Duffy
    Manquillo

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

      FPL implying he'll be a forward here

      https://www.premierleague.com/news/2234121

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

      wow. Salah benched?

      Hey, look on the brightside - you got rid of some deadwood. Just look beyond GW3 - believe it was fate bro.

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

      Benched Salah.... Enough said

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

      I don't get the benching of Salah? He is fixtureproof.

    5. Jigz of The Endless
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Salah..

      I just expected a 0-0 or small win by Chelsea....and hoped Leeds/ Harrison gets a double and Sancho gets a full game with mucho points compared to Fernandez. Just chasing differentials- yes, Salah move back fired.

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Don't mind them they do not think logically. I also benched Salah for Buendia nearly worked perfectly. Similar logic to you thought Chelsea would win narrowly. It is a myth that Salah is fixture proof . I think that just comes from over excited kids playing FPL. People have not looked at Salah's record v Chelsea. Plus must have short memories three seasons ago I did really well when I could see Salah dipped in form and I sold him.

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

    yeah I've never played that way though, and can make the same argument in reverse I guess

  8. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Harvey Barnes to Gray?? No brainer??

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

      Might get Torres instead.

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

      Between him, Sarr, and Traore for me. Kinda hoping the latter two blank today to make my decision easier

    3. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Did it last night. Next three for Everton are too enticing.

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

    Easiest season ever? Every popular pick and captain doing well every week

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Apart from Harvey Barnes haha

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

        True lol

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

      Trouble is, when everyone else does well, you have to do something extra to get ahead.

      After this GW is finished, I'll likely end upon around 240 points and probably won't even break into top 400k.

      An 80 point weekly average would have been at least top 50k in previous seasons.

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

        That's because the spoon feeding gets worse every season

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

      Nah. In 18/19 I was 33k after GW1 and in 16/17 (my first season) I ended up 10k at the end.

    4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      More people playing than ever so much 'easy info' available now judging by Tsimikas\Livramento I estimated 20% of players worldwide are feeding off 'easily accessible info'. It is those 20% we on this site are competing with.

  10. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Need a son hatrick to save my mental health for this week

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

      Bruno

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

      This. Everyone in my League went for Antonio (c). But i am on son. Massive drop

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

      A Son hattrick would ruin mine, ha.

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

      Torres did my mental health a lot of damage yesterday but six to play today at least so I've a small bit of hope for a recovery!

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

    when will we know about ROnaldo's price?

    1. Critical Observer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      When he is added to the game, at the very latest.

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Once it’s officially done, medical etc

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

      When/if he signs.

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

      Medical tomorrow so possibly Tuesday

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

        tnanks

    5. Jigz of The Endless
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      The last thing.....getting a visa if the Home Office is working on Tuesday and can get it done the same day.

      Contracts, signatures and everything else is simple unless a Govt. Dept is involved.........then it needs to get to the FA HQ before the deadline.

      Is this even possible????

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

        tnanks

  12. Just a fountain
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    On WC, who do we think is the best 4.5 GK? Had Sanchez, but the lack of saves is an issue LT. Which team is relatively defensive, and letting shots from outside the box? Brentford?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I don’t think you can really have it both ways, you want your keeper to take lots of shots but still be good defensively?

      I think the likes or Martinez and Pope were exceptions rather than the rule with luck involved

      I think Bachman or rea?

      1. Just a fountain
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yes always trying to find the next Pope/Martinez 🙂
        I havent watched Brentford and Watford enough though.

        1. Just a fountain
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          What matters is to find a GK more likly to do 10pts when they do CS. So I think saves>team defensive ability if i had to choose.

    2. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Brentford’s defence are impressive. Think the switch from Sanchez to Raya will be popular.

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

    Things I selfishly need today:

    Bamford & Raphinha to be quiet and score as little points as possible.

    Kane & Son to go absolutely mental and haul massively like GW2 last season.

    Bruno to punish the sellers.

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

      All I need is Son haul or no show.

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

      Raph won't do anything

      Too many people have Bruno captain!

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

      Harrison & Raphina to go mental with a Meslier CS

      Kane to go big but Son to stay quiet

      Greenwood to score for the third GW on the bounce

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

        Greenwood garanteed to score again

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

        This please!!!

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

    RMWCT

    Sanchez / Steele

    Alonso / Shaw / Coady / White / Livramento

    Salah / Raphinha / Torres / Gray / 4.5

    Ronaldo / Lukaku / Antonio

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

      seems good

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

      Squeeze TAA in over Alonso

    3. We Go Again
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looks about as good as it can get with 3 premiums. Very nice.

    4. jayzico
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Lovely. I'm more or less the same but TAA over Alonso 3x 4m guys Dier and 0.4m ITB

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

    From what i have seen in livefpl elite managers, they rarely kneejerk. They make a plan and stick to it. Unless there is some injury issue, they keep the players even if they are underperforming. Rarely take hits. Play basic and safe.

    1. Critical Observer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      This works, as long as you have the right players to hold.

  16. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Raphinha salah bruno benrahma greenwood
    Antonio ings

    Really want to have torres gray ronaldo ..

    1. (-8)
    2. Wildcard
    3. Or just torres ronaldo (-4)
    4. Keep until 2ft

  17. JBG
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Not sure if this has been mentioned today but, Lingard might actually be on his way to WH. Finally. According to Twitter, he is meeting Moyes today.

    https://mobile.twitter.com/OddsOnFPL/status/1431910069730521094

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

      RIP Benrahma

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

        But he's playing on the LW and playing well

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

          He is interchanging with Fornals, last year in the team with Lingard in Benny wasn't as effective - might be mental thing.

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

            I'm hoping he replaces Bowen

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

        Moyes would be crazy to leave him. Its either fornals or bowen

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

          I think it might be more of mental issue, Benrahma playing well becasue he feels like a key man in attacking set up with Lingard back in starting XI he will no longer be one.

    2. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Good for him as united dont want to have room for him

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

      I think this was always on the cards. United set an over-ambitious asking price for Lingard, hoping West Ham will pay.

      They hold out as long as possible, knowing West Ham are interested.

      End of the window, they do still want him off the wages so eventually cave and drop their asking price a little.

      Ronaldo obviously pushes it along a bit given his cost to the club & the fact it's another player who is now ahead of Lingard.

    4. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Surprised they didn't sign another forward as backup for Antonio. Second team can play in the Europa League.

      Fabianski
      Coufal Dawson Zouma Cresswell
      Rice Soucek
      Bowen Fornals Benrahma
      Antonio

      Areola
      Fredericks Diop Ogbonna Masuaku
      Noble Coventry
      Yarmolenko Lanzini Lingard
      ?????

      Sell: Reid, Xande Silva

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Nketiah or someone on loan? tbh they can probably play Yarm up front in those group games and still win

  18. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Tsimimas (dropping soon) to:
    A) coady
    B) sanchez - is he nailed?

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

      Isn't there a Ronaldo plan? How can people do Tsim out now?

  19. Ron_Swanson
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Mahrez is 8.9m now

  20. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Do people not get tired of posting:
    - X won't score points because I have them
    - X will haul because I don't have them

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

      Lukaku didn't score because I captained him.
      Torres hauled because I got rid of him.
      It's Science!

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

        "So unlucky!"

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

          🙂

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

      It doesn’t bother me, but of course it’s meaningless. It’s not the Truman Show where the whole world is built around one individual.

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I get tired of you being grumpy

  21. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Wanting to get a feel for the highest ranked no chip played yet, players. I am 30k with no chip played. Sure plenty can beat that on here. Any other players doing well who have not played a chip? What is your rank?

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

      21k only a few points between high ranks and low ones currently though. One good/bad week and things can change.

      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Well done!

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

      11k currently with no chips but have no Son or Raphinia so expecting a big drop today. Even losing 5-10 points on the pack today could drop me back to 30k. All so tight right now.

      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Great Job. Hope you dont fall far. I don't have those players either

    3. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      45k with one transfer.

      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Good rank

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

      16K with Shaw, Raph and Fernandes today. It's been a cracking start to the season for me.

      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Well done Cam!

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

      3.5K here no chip.

      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Amazing. You must be close to the top non chip rank

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

      2m here w/c spunked ,started without benrahma,antonio went with barnes,jimi ,fatal

      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Had a bad start last year. Blew my wildcard early. Finished just outside top 10k. Dont give up

  22. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Is Raphinha likely not to play gw4 because of the International?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      we dont know yet I think

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

        Thanks.

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

      Argentinian players have already ignored the PL. If Brazil do then expect 4 and 5 missing

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

        Will be on the look out! Thanks

  23. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Whats the chances for a Watford 1-0 and Man United 2-1.

    That would really solidify my rank.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I remember a few seasons ago, Watford beat Spurs, but Watford were at home that time. Spurs have a surprisingly good record at home against promoted teams. Lost just one of their last 27 games against such teams.

  24. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    barnes to

    a pogba
    b jota
    c gray

    thanks

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

      Don’t like any of those options tbh.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        really why ??? jota and pogba are on fire and gray emerges as a nice option with decent fixtures coming up. who would you suggest? thanks

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

    Score check
    45 with 4 to go

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

      44 5 to to, captain played

      1. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Same

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

      51 with 3 to go

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

      54, 3 to go.

    4. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      41 3 to go including captain

    5. Original Sin
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      52, pogba greenwood Dier to play

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

      34 with 5 left incl Son C. Sone key to up or down!

    7. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      45 with Son(c), Greenwood & Shaw

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

      23 with 4 to go

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        good luck with Kane captain Kane !

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

          Cheers

    9. marcos11
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      58 2 to go

    10. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      65, 1 to go.

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

      64 Bruno and Shaw

      Bingoooooooo

    12. 11SPECIALONE11
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      40 with 4 to play including Son (C)

  26. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Such a bandwagony move but Bruno and Ings to Torres and Jesus and bank the 4.5 looks appetising

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      please dont sell bruno before newcastle

      1. Wolfman180
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Haha definitely not making transfers now, just tinkering and looking at options. I say Bandwagony cos I assumed people would want him now he looks better on the wing.

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

      KDB and Foden returning will bring the pain.

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      not sure selling Bruno and getting Jesus is bandwagony, does anyone actually want Jesus?

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

      Nobody can talk about tfr's just yet. More variables than usual international break

  27. BenDavies
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Any other Bruno cappers feel like they've missed the captain gravy train yesterday? Antonio was the safer option but went with Bruno for his reliability.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      one goal would do but a bit "worried" yes 🙂

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

      Me for sure. Went Son. Stuck to my plan. Too stubborn to change.

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

      Non-cap Bruno owner here.

      One Goal for Bruno might be good enough to match 11 points.

      1. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Same, it's fine though. In the grand scheme of things as long as United win that's the main thing for me

    4. 11SPECIALONE11
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I also went AntNO and decided to go SON. Got mega envy yesterday but would like to see both SON and Bruno haul

    5. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Another yellow for him today when things aren't going well.

  28. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    looks like alonso has nailed his spot cant wait for my wc 🙂

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

      I cannot see Chilwell staying on bench though

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      the Chilwell rotation will start once they come back, the situation has just gone against him with them playing Arsenal and Liverpool

  29. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Kane (C). Please Please Please

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

      no problem for me kane gets a hatrick 🙂
      but please son blanks

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

      It really feels like it’s needed doesn’t it after every other bugger seems to have scored this week!

  30. Steirish
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Is it worth swapping grealish to torres?

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

      i think yes

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

      If Torres will have similar minutes then it might be

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

      Yup. Grealish seems to be the enabler of the assister most plays