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What are the best premium player ownership strategies in FPL?

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This season is starting to feel like a throwback to the good ol’ days of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) where there was a practical overabundance of viable premium options and every one felt like they were essential. Those were the days where titans such as Ronaldo, Henry, Rooney, Lampard, Gerrard and Drogba all walked the same patch of earth, each vying for a place in our team on their way to achieving FPL immortality.

Whether we’ll see the likes of those again time will tell but, with Spurs’ Harry Kane (£12.3m) and Son Heung-min (£10.1m), Man City’s Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m), Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m), Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) and Sadio Mane (£11.9m) and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes (£12.1m) and, soon, Cristiano Ronaldo all being options and all priced in double-figures, FPL managers will, once again, have some big decisions to make.

Premium-priced players, which for the purposes of this article will refer to players listed at £10.0m and above, are premium for a reason and, while they don’t necessarily guarantee the highest points or, in fact, points at all (I’m looking at you Bruno), they do tend to be the players who net big hauls with the greatest regularity, hence their popularity when it comes to captaincy.

Given that how we manage our premium player choices looks likely to be key to how our teams perform this season, this article will look at a few strategies FPL managers can consider when it comes to selecting the heavy-hitters.

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Probably the most common tactic when it comes to premium players in FPL is to begin the season with two heavy-hitters and then, maybe, try and fit a third in there when your team value has increased or viable budget options emerge.

This strategy helps to avoid a potential overreliance on your heavy-hitters to perform week-in/week-out as the budget can still be spread throughout the squad. Typically, when we get into the realms of three or more premiums, the sacrifices in the squad become more evident and the importance of those heavy-hitters delivering increases.

That is not to say that the presence of premium players automatically weakens the rest of the squad. Every season is different and where you have an abundance of high-quality enabling players at relatively low cost, the inclusion of multiple heavy-hitters might not be too much of a negative at all. That is an assessment each of us will have to make, but rarely will a strategy involving heavy investment in the big-money assets avoid the need to make trade-offs entirely.

For me, given that you can only captain one player each week, more than two premiums (assuming they rotate reasonably well) feels somewhat inefficient and I tend to lean towards spreading the money throughout the squad in the hope that I can generate points from multiple sources. I’m a bit like Pep Guardiola is with midfielders when it comes to mid-priced FPL players; I’d fill my squad with them entirely if I could. I definitely don’t like being too dependent on a handful of premium assets to perform. However, this perspective is easier to say than to do, particularly when there are multiple heavy-hitters who you do not own, punishing you with huge scores each Gameweek.

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  1. R.C.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Lookman on loan to Leicester

    https://twitter.com/footballdaily/status/1432619672243953665

    1. Thanos
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Leicester has really done some shrewd business!

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Would be nice of Brendan to play some of them

    2. Chilli Heatwave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Reckon this will make Gray a rotation risk?

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Gray is at Everton

      2. Limbo
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        You mean Barnes?

  2. Sanchit
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is it even possible to create a decent team with 3 premiums ? Has anybody tried it? I can't seem to make one. (Also, TAA is a non negotiable for me. So TAA+ 3 attacking premiums seem inpossible to fit in)

    1. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on which premiums, if you have the most expensive ones then no, its not possible

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

      Not worth it imo, gives you too many (c) options and surely there are always options like Greenwood now that will perform on the same level or even overperform premiums

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Too much compromise when trying to fit 3 premiums + TAA. There are good value players that can probably similarly to premiums. Just need to target fixtures and form

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        score similarly*

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

      Can't really do it with TAA if you want any balance, have to regard TAA as a premium really. I have a draft currently with Salah, Lukaku and 12.5 for Ronaldo along with some other decent options (Jota, Chilwell, Antonio, Raph). Feels pretty balanced although I did really want to fit in Sarr.

    5. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This is the best I could do

      Meslier

      TAA - Shaw - Marçal - Tanganga

      Salah - Raph - Gray

      Ronaldo - Lukaku - Antonio

      Gunarsson - Liv - McCarthy - Gilmour

      1. DF
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Tanganga at risk after new spurs signing from barca. That royal bloke....can't remember his name

        1. TheBiffas
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          True. Could be dier or Sanchez

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

        This doesn't look terrible.

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

    Morning chaps, I really want to get Ronny in, also think I want a bit of an overhaul of my midfield/defenders.. Is now a decent time to play the WC?

    Sanchez
    Trent - Shaw - Ayling
    Salah - Bruno - Grealish - Benrahma - Raph
    Ings - Antonio

    Bench: Steele - Tsim - Amartey - Obafemi

    0.9m in the bank.

    1. Thanos
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Better to be on the front foot and jump while others are on the fence. That's the only way I see you can get ahead in this "game". So, imo this is the best time to WC!

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      If you're not happy with your team then WC is a good option

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

      Team looks fine to me, aside from then bench. Surely there will be times where your team is in worse shape?

    4. Dr. Rog
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Right down your ideal wildcard team.
      Work out how many transfer that is from your current team, and how many of those transfers are actually necessary.

      Eyeballing your team I reckon Ings is a transfer, and you have a complete not playing bench as it stands, so you should have at least 1 playing option there. Other than that your team looks very good to me.

    5. The Big Fella
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This is too good to WC. If you want Ronny, sell Bruno and Ings and then bring Ronny and a mid-price midfielder in. Your bench doesn't play so maybe look at moving one of them out for a playing player on your bench. Gilmour for Norwich or Origi, if he moves today, might be good cheap options who will play. You could do all that for a -4 if you have 2 FTs

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Could even go Bruno to Gray, Ings to CR7 and have cash left to play with...

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

      Grealish and Ings to Ronaldo and Gray.

      If you need more funds just downgrade Shaw to Coady.

  4. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    To those thinking of getting Ronaldo this week: At what price would you just give up on him and go for Lukaku instead? I do quite like Lukaku vs a depleted Villa side and back Chelsea to do well against Spurs and City too

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Probably +13m

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I have opted for Lukaku already. Going for Ronny now books another transfer in which is essentially a -4, and Lukaku will likely be 11.7-11.8 by the time GW7 comes around, so going for long term over short term. That and I think Rom > Ron for GW4 anyway, only GW6 is a real issue for him.

    3. onceuponatyne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I already have Lukaku, but I am strongly considering Bruno - Ronaldo. Bruno will still do ace, but he's going to be off penalties and most freekicks IMO - Ronaldo will need those to get enough goals to prove himself a statistical prem success... It doesn't make Bruno worthless by any means, but I think he'll be over priced and I'd rarely cap him.

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

      12m or less: straight in the team.

      12.5m: I need to take a -4 and downgrade Shaw to a 5m

      13m: I need to take a -4 and downgrade Shaw to a 4.5m

      13.5m: I buy Lukaku instead and replan.

      1. ThisTimeNxtYrRodney
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        If I decide to do it, then it's a simple -4 for me. Ings and bruno to ronaldo and son, as I had saved 2.3 million for this purpose. Holding WC until gw7 fixture changes and hoping to maintain rank until then.

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

          I’m keeping Bruno for the double up at least for 3 weeks. I just see United scoring so many goals.

          Sanchez
          TAA Shaw Livramento
          Salah Bruno Benrahma Gray
          Ronaldo Antonio Toney

  5. GW4 Fixture and clean sheet odds
    G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    GW4 fixture odds can be found here:
    http://prntscr.com/1qr9l88
    (Provided by Betbrain)

    GW3 clean sheet results:
    MCI: 51% ✅
    TOT: 48% ✅
    WHU: 43% ❌
    MNU: 39% ✅
    LEI: 36% ❌
    BHA: 35% ❌
    AVL: 34% ❌
    LIV: 30% ❌
    EVE: 29% ✅
    LEE: 29% ❌
    CHE: 27% ❌
    NEW: 27% ❌
    SOU: 26% ❌
    BUR: 23% ❌
    BRE: 22% ❌
    WOL: 20% ❌
    NOR: 18% ❌
    CRY: 17% ❌
    WAT: 15% ❌
    ARS: 10% ❌

    GW4 clean sheet odds:
    CHE: 54%
    MNU: 51%
    ARS: 42%
    TOT: 42%
    MCI: 41%
    EVE: 38%
    WOL: 36%
    BHA: 35%
    BRE: 34%
    LIV: 32%
    WAT: 28%
    WHU: 28%
    SOU: 23%
    CRY: 21%
    BUR: 19%
    LEI: 15%
    NOR: 15%
    LEE: 14%
    AVL: 12%
    NEW: 9%
    (Provided by Betbrain)

    Clean sheet totals:
    Tottenham: 3
    Brentford: 2
    Chelsea: 2
    Liverpool: 2
    Manchester City: 2
    Aston Villa: 1
    Brighton: 1
    Crystal Palace: 1
    Everton: 1
    Leicester City: 1
    Manchester Utd: 1

    Had another decent week with 77 points and Son(C) helping me out. Enjoy the IB, and if I don't get to update these nearer deadline, then I'll see you again soon...

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Arsenal keeping a clean sheet? No chance.

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

        Agree, they are execrable in every way.

      2. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I would say anything above 43% stands a decent chance...

      3. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Arsenal 1 Norwich 0

    2. A-L
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      These predictions are getting more and more accurate or what?
      Thanks G and good job on the green arrow!

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I think this was the first week this season that all of the top 3 haven't come in...

  6. Amartey Partey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    The main reason I don’t think Ronaldo will start against Newcastle is because of the way Solskjaer handles his players. He tries his best to keep everyone happy and that will mean he won’t want to upset Cavani, Sancho, or Greenwood. The other reason is he will know there is no rush and the impact it will have with the fans when he comes on in the second half.

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

      What a load of rubbish.

      1. Amartey Partey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. Just an opinion.

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

          So was mine. No offence.

    2. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      When CR7 arrives at Old Trafford, Ole is no longer running the show though

    1. Thanos
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Noicee!!

      Now just want FPL to gift him to us at 12 or even 12.5 :-p

    2. R.C.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cristiano Ronaldo: “Manchester United is a club that has always had a special place in my heart. I cannot wait to play at Old Trafford in front of a full stadium and see all the fans again. I'm looking forward to it and I hope we have a very successful season ahead”.

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

        "Except for when I was considering playing for their main rival just last week and had actually entered into contract negotiations with them"

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

      And so it begins

    4. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He'll be on FPL today?

      1. A-L
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hopefully within the hour(s)

    5. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I always look out for your updates on here!

  7. R.C.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    New contract for Jordan Henderson

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

      Hendo in!

  8. Buck The Trent
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Considering using WC this week. Barring covid related postponement, there shouldn’t be any DGW/BGW until the new year, right ?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Ben Crellin has highlighted Dec 21 as a potential space for DGW fixtures. Potential blank GWs in Dec 14 and 18

      1. Buck The Trent
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks .. found Crellin’s comments at the same you replied

    2. Buck The Trent
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Never mind .. Crellin says Chelsea might blank in GW17-18 due to Club World Cup

    3. Dr. Rog
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      might just hold my WC until then

  9. ClassiX
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Emerson Royal (right back) 30m deal done with Spurs. Who's at risk - Dier? Tanganga?

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

      Tanganga

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

      Assume Tanganga

    3. Joey Tribbiani
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Is Dier a right back?

    4. Dr. Rog
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The Right Back obviously!
      Doherty is done, as well.

    5. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      What a snub for Doherty.

  10. Modest Bob
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Those thst want to actually win this game will go without Ronaldo. You have to go against the grain guys trust me I am a former top 10k player.

    3 up top if you want to win from an experts point of view...

    DCL
    Vardy
    Calverton Lewin

    A) Yes

    B) No

    1. Bob B
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Is this a statement, a question or a joke?

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

        It's a nuisance second account.

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

      C) What?

    3. noquarternt
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How do you do the laughing emoji here

    4. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'd go with E69.

    5. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Gonna post your team link?

      1. Modest Bob
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Team linked bro just click on my name. You will see my top 20k finish 2018/19 to prove I am an elite level player. Ignore the injury plagued season of 2017/18.

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

      I like the maverick double DCL.

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

      Who is Calverton Lewin?

    8. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Who is Calverton Lewis oh master?

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

    David Ornstein says Traore not expected to leave Wolves unless they receive a real big offer (around £50m) and Renato Sanchez deal is stalling and 50/50 chance of it happening currently

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Liverpool must have been enquiring last night

      1. ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I thinks Spurs were after him, no?

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

      50m ? No way

  12. Amartey Partey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Reports now that Firmino injury not serious?

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      helps with transfer negotiations if one of your key players isnt injured i suppose!

      1. DannyDrinkVodka
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Very good point……..we likely won’t know the extent of the Firmino injury for a while.

      2. The Big Fella
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Who are they supposed to be bringing in?

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

          Håland would do.

  13. Lingard’s Shin Guards
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Need to know ronaldo's price and firmino's injury situation so I can crack on with this wildcard

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

      Hopefully they're quick about it, they've had plenty of time to consider it.

  14. A-L
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    So many more price changes than I remember before - fortunately a lot of drops for players to hop onto later at least

  15. Ruudy Van
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Best option for the next 3 before WC up to 8.8.

    A) Jesus - lei SOU che
    B) Jiminez - wat BRE sou
    C) DCL - BUR vil NOR
    D) other (have antonio)
    E) take a -4 selling Bruno, get ronaldo and buy a circa 8.8 mid.

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

      Dcl if fit, outstanding fixtures including Norwich at home

    2. Nate01
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      DCL fixtures look good and scoring goals

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      C or E

    4. Ruudy Van
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all.

      I’ll monitor DCL and look to get him in.

  16. Nate01
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hey guys quick one

    1. Salah & Jota
    2. Son & Jota

    No Kane

    1. A-L
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      1 still - now is the time for a double up

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

      1

    3. Nate01
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers

    4. Ruudy Van
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      1

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

    I’m just quite happy I made it to this point without blowing a -4 or 2

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

      Can't say the same. Took a hit last week and would have been 8pts better off if I did nothing.

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

        Argh! Stay the course my friend - you can’t complete the quest in 1 game week

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

          It's Castle Anthrax all over again, no self-control!

      2. Ruudy Van
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I did -4 of AWB Mahrez Toney OUT
        Coufal Greenwood Antonio IN

        Net gain….1 big fat juicy point

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

          And a much better, valuable, team.

          1. Ruudy Van
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks. Historically been quite a stubborn player and make moves too late.

            Making a conscious effort this year to not be afraid of hits.

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

      Same, I'm WCing now but taking hits has always been a big problem for me, last season I made a conscious effort to cut down on them and I still ended up in total taking around -84. I know there are plenty of occasions where it can feel justified but I took far too many when they weren't

  18. mcginnntonic
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Best sub 8.5m mid?

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

      Gray

    2. Ruudy Van
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I’ve looked at this myself and I almost feel Grealish or Torres ‘differentials’ are worth it.

      Both play in a team which score a lot of goals and difficult to see either being dropped atm

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Until UCL starts and they might not play PL

  19. have you seen cyan
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    William has terminated his own contract with Arsenal, forfeiting over £20mil

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

      The least he could do.

  20. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Just going to get my thoughts written out;

    Two striker options for GW4 are Lukaku and Ronaldo who both have tasty fixtures. At what price point does Ronaldo not look like a better option than Lukaku?

    For players picking Lukaku, are you then not going with any Man United coverage vs Newcastle?

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I’ve got Greenwood and am considering getting Lukaku(c) with enough cash ITB for a GW5 Ronaldo transfer.

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

      You’d think they have Bruno, but then who will they be sacrificing to get to lukaku, could be son in my case

      I don’t think Chelsea will hammer villa, the ceiling in the United game is surely higher

  21. Pavsboot
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Even though my team is looking pretty solid I'm feeling very tempted by the WC.

    Salah Torres Greenwood Jota
    Lukaku/Ron DCL Antonio

    Defence suffers a little and got to play around with it more but can still fit in TAA and I'll have more cash to splash back there once I start downgrading some of my midfielders. Bit of a risky mid but seems fun and a bit differential for at least 2-3 weeks.

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

      This is pretty much what I'm on currently. Just waiting on Ron's price.

  22. Ode
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry if this has already been discussed here, but what do you think about the arrival of Vlasic to WHU, how does it affect Benrahma’s position or game time?

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

      Commentary earlier suggested Fornals may be in trouble, not Benrahma.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think West Ham are bolstering numbers to cope with the Europa league. But yeah, he’s a CAM so a direct rotation threat with Fornals.

  23. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Does Dan James threaten Jack Harrison's place?

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

      Nah, I imagine he'll play Raph as a 10 with James on the right and Harrison on the left.

      Although, wouldn't expect James to start straight away anyway as Bielsa is a stickler for Fitness, don't hold me to that though he may go straight in. We've been missing a decent 10 for a while, so sticking Raph there does make sense.

      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks dude. Good insight there.

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

          Bielsa has been after Dan James for the best part of 3 years so it wouldn't surprise me at all if he slots straight in, we've not really signed a replacement for Pablo in that creative midfielder role and again I could see Raph playing there as he definitely has the attributes, Helder Costa has also just been put up for Loan which would suggest Harrison's position is even more secure.

  24. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is tsimikas done now?
    Taking up a valuable pool spot

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He’s done

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

      Done. Holding up many Jota transfers I suspect.

    3. Limbo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Done. Was always second fiddle to Robertson.

    4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all

  25. fish&chips
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Podence a viable option going forward? Could be great value at 5.5m if he starts

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

      The best reply to a post last season was 'Podence to anyone'.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He’s great. Just not sure where he fits in with Traore and Trincao there.

      1. fish&chips
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah this is the concern

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

      I think Wolves defence looks a better bet than their mids/forwards.

      I'll be bringing one in on WC.

  26. Kodap
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Those who have WC activated? Are you going Bruno-less with the idea of bringing in Ronny?

    I'm really liking the look of this midfield/forward duo, but not sure how I can afford to still have a decent defence/goalkeeper roation.

    Salah - Gray - Jota - Benrahma - Torres
    Antonio - CR7

    1. Pacer.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Going Brunoless and not bring in Ronaldo. If Ronaldo clocks in at 12.5 plus then in a two premium team for me the clear preference is Lukaku at 1m cheaper and Salah who gets cleans and extra goal point

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      In your post above you said you expect Raph to be playing #10 for leeds and then he doesnt appear in your WC midfield 🙂 He's a far better option than Benrahma

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

        Yeah I love Raph, I was just tinkering with a few options! Obviously not settled at all, was just trying to free up a little additional budget.

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

    Sanchez 4.0
    TAA Shaw Tsimi White Omo
    Salah Bruno Sarr Benrhama Barnes
    Ings Antonio Toney

    1 FT. Should I do Ings > DCL before Ings’ fall? Not sure about using WC or waiting a week or 2

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

      Sure!

    2. fish&chips
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      When did you get Ings? If you had him since the start you can absorb the first fall. Doubt he drops twice before the deadline

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

        Ah thanks, a bit confused because right now I have exact sum for the move. Didn’t want to fall .1 short later

        Thanks for clearing it up!!

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      If you started off with Ings in GW1, you won't have made 0.1 profit. You can take the price drop to 8.0m.

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

        Thank you for clearing it up. 5 years playing and still struggling with understanding price rises and falls

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

    Morning

    Any idea on Greenwood's 'nailedness' in the longer term?

    The fact that he stayed on the pitch with both Cavani and Martial subbed on bodes well I guess.

    Also, isn't Rashford more of a threat to Sancho's place than Greenwood's?

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

      I think Greenwood will start most games in his form. He is ManU best player and priority nr1 is to win games.

  29. King Drogba11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Was planning to hold my WC until GW7/8 but really tempted to play it now.

    Would allow me to get Lukaku, Ronaldo and Jota in who could haul so easily this week. Plus fix a few other less major issues.

    Thoughts ?

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

      Wouldn't blame you.

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

      Fixture wise, GW7 does look a more obvious time to use WC, I'd agree.

      The problem is that key players (such as those mentioned) could each rise by 0.5+ by then which limits your options.

    3. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      What sacrifices would you have to make to get those two? No Salah or Bruno?